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Duners - Duners Restaurant, Charlottesville, VA

Duners Restaurant

4.7
4.7
2266 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Established in 1983, Duner’s is a casual fine dining restaurant located five miles west of Charlottesville. The menu changes daily, crafted from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients under Relais & Châteaux Chef and Owner, Christian Kelly. Our extensive wine list, curated by General Manager & Sommelier Matthew Blaszak, ensures the perfect pairing for every dish.

•Bar Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

•Parties are limited to 6 guests on Friday & Saturday.

•We allow 1.5 hours for parties of two and 2 hours for groups of four or larger. For extended dining, please book a reservation for 7pm or later/

•The Porch is heated in winter, cooled in summer, and open-air during temperate months. Enjoyable for both small parties and groups of 6-12. Also suitable for private events of 25-40 people when available.

•Parties larger than 12 must reserve with the General Manager by contacting 434-293-8352 or dunersrestaurant@gmail.com

•Closed Mondays

www.DunersRestaurant.com

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (434) 293-8352
  • Website
    http://www.dunersrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Christian Kelly
  • Location
    4372 Ivy Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • Area
    Charlottesville
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,266 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    American

  • Charlottesville

    Healthy

  • Charlottesville

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Charlottesville

    Great for fine wines

  • Charlottesville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Duners Restaurant offers a consistently delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "outstanding service." Patrons praise its "creative menu," "warm atmosphere," and "top-quality dishes," making it a "favorite for decades." Though the noise level is high, the vibrant ambiance and attentive staff keep diners returning for more.

2,266 Reviews

  1. Merrill

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous chef. Outstanding food. Excellent service. Really enjoyed a special dinner.

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  2. Bob VIP

    Washington DC8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Duner's is always good. The dining room is pleasant; the food is excellent; the service is always good. The only problem, for a person like me who wears hearing aides, is that the dining room is very noisy. Not sure what can be done about that. Nevertheless, Duner's remains a favorite of mine.

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  3. David

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious. I wish my parsnip puree had been hot but that's me nitpicking. My daughter really enjoyed her pasta dish as well. Service was prompt and polite. I will return!

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  4. Veronica VIP

    Wilmington99 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! Food was delicious. The best! Totally recommend.

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  5. Kieran

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Duners is my go to place for special occasions! Always exceptional menu and excellent service!

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    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve had appetizers, crab cakes, steak and salmon at Duner’s. Food is always delicious. It’s quite pricey but to be expected at this type restaurant. We go there for special occasions. Be sure to get a reservation because it is a busy place typically.

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    Denver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice restaurant, not very large, but cute. The food was outstanding, but the portions were on the smaller side. The alcohol prices to me, were quite high; averaging, approximately $20 per drink for a good quality bourbon. Our waitress was phenomenal!Ambience was very nice, but the noise level was pretty loud. All in all, I highly recommend and I will be returning.

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  8. Randolph VIP

    Washington DC93 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, the food was very good. I particularly want to comment on the oysters. I've noticed that sometimes they are overcooked--firm in the middle. Other times they are perfect, like last night. "Perfect" to me means that they are golden brown on the outside and juicy on the inside. From having cooked them myself, I know this can be a challenge to do. I learned last night that the chef at Duner's who always makes them perfectly is Cathy. So, I'd say...hope that Cathy is there if you're choosing the oysters.

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  9. Sarah VIP

    Richmond26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Duner’s never disappoints! Delicious meal with fabulous service.

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  10. Susan

    New York City31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun restaurant. Great friendly and casual vibe. Loved the fried oysters and the homemade tartar sauce with the crab cakes.

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FAQs

Duners Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (434) 293-8352.

Duners Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 2266 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Duners Restaurant

4372 Ivy Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Charlottesville
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Christian Kelly
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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