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C&O, Charlottesville, VA

C&O

4.8
4.8
838 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Dinner is served in our mezzanine, bistro and upstairs dining rooms, Tuesday through Saturday.
Reservations are for dinner only, please. Bar seats operate on a first come, first serve basis, and cannot be reserved.
We cannot accommodate parties larger than 10. Due to the layout of our restaurant, we are unable to accommodate pets on our patio.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (434) 971-7044
  • Website
    http://www.candorestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Dean Maupin
  • Catering
    C&O Catering has been of of Virginia's premier catering companies for over 35 years, offering full service catering for all of your special events and functions. Contact Dean Maupin or Cristelle Koerper at 434.971.7044
  • Private party facilities
    The C&O offers two private dining rooms well suited to accommodate a wide range of hospitality possibilities, our upstairs which seats up to 20 and our gallery which seats up to 15. Please contact Dean Maupin at 434.971.7044 with inquires.
  • Location
    515 E Water St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5347
  • Area
    Charlottesville
  • Parking details
    We suggest parking in either the Water St. or Market St. garages, both within two blocks of the C&O, we validate for both.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • Valentine’s Day Weekend 2025

    US$125.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 - 15 Feb 2025
    Celebrate with us with a special 3-course prix fixe menu. Price is exclusive of beverage, tax, and gratuity.

Menu

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What 838 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    American

  • Charlottesville

    Best Overall

  • Charlottesville

    Best Food

  • Charlottesville

    Best Ambience

  • Charlottesville

    Best Value

  • Charlottesville

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Charlottesville

    Great for fine wines

  • Charlottesville

    Romantic

  • Charlottesville

    Good for special occasions

  • Charlottesville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
C&O in Charlottesville offers a "truly wonderful" dining experience, with "outstanding" culinary creations from a creative chef. The atmosphere is "cozy and intimate," perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "excellent" service and the beautifully prepared dishes. Despite some noise during peak times, C&O remains a top choice for memorable meals.

838 Reviews

  1. Bill

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steak chinois was classic and excellent as was the sticky toffee pudding. Highly recommend!

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  2. Pat

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    C&O was just the restaurant we were looking for. Superior food, service and atmosphere. It is a pleasant change to be in a restaurant where we could hear each other speak—nice, background music without interference.

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  3. Jen

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Out of towners from CA — had a great time. Service and food were impeccable. Drinks, too! Look forward to going back some day.

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  4. Mark

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner, service was timely and attentive, not intrusive. Every staff member we met was friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. We’ve gone to this restaurant many times over the last 20+ years, and never been disappointed.

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  5. Nathan

    Coastal Georgia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The C&O is always a favorite. Duck was lovely, rockfish, scallops, crab cake, etc…don’t think one could go wrong. Service was attentive without being invasive. Love the cozy old school ambience.

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  6. jenna

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was an absolute surprise and delight. Because the outside does not portray the inside it had that speak easy feeling. We had the hand rolled fettuccine, beet salad, salmon, and sticky toffee. Perfectly portioned so that you can enjoy all 3 courses. We Will rave about this place to everyone for years to come.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb food, and excellent service! We were seated in the small hallway when you walk into the restaurant and I would’ve preferred to sit upstairs where there’s a lot more room.

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  8. Keara

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Très bonne! My partner and I had an incredible dinner, and we will return the next time we visit Charlottesville. I ordered Steak Chinois medium, which was the best steak I’ve ever had. It’s a must-visit!

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  9. Gary

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent meal, with perfect portion size. The service was top-notch! An enjoyable evening, we will most definitely return!

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  10. Laura

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our anniversary at C & O several months ago when we were in town and had such a wonderful experience, we were excited to return. We were not disappointed. We were seated in the bistro, which is a rustic but cozy and festive area near the bar. I was seated near an open window and the waiter immediately indicated that the window did not need to be open and that they could close it at any time if I became uncomfortable (though the breeze was lovely). Our waiter was attentive without hovering or rushing us and was very knowledgable about all of the menu items. All of the food we ordered was excellent - the lamb and the scallops were the best lamb and scallops we have ever had; both were flavorful and cooked to perfection. The beet salad and carpaccio were also excellent. Despite some other reviews, the prices are reasonable, especially considering the quality of the food and service. C & O is one of the best, if not the best restaurant in Charlottesville and we have dined at most of them. We are excited to return.

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FAQs

C&O is rated 4.8 stars by 838 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for C&O

515 E Water St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5347

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Charlottesville
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We suggest parking in either the Water St. or Market St. garages, both within two blocks of the C&O, we validate for both.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dean Maupin
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.candorestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (434) 971-7044
  • Catering
    C&O Catering has been of of Virginia's premier catering companies for over 35 years, offering full service catering for all of your special events and functions. Contact Dean Maupin or Cristelle Koerper at 434.971.7044
  • Private party facilities
    The C&O offers two private dining rooms well suited to accommodate a wide range of hospitality possibilities, our upstairs which seats up to 20 and our gallery which seats up to 15. Please contact Dean Maupin at 434.971.7044 with inquires.
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