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C&O, Charlottesville, VA

C&O

4.9
4.9
852 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 12 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 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

    Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 15, 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 852 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Romantic

  • Virginia

    American

  • Charlottesville

    Best Overall

  • Charlottesville

    Best Food

  • Charlottesville

    Best Service

  • Charlottesville

    Best Ambience

  • Charlottesville

    Best Value

  • Charlottesville

    Hot spot

  • 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 offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent service" and "outstanding food." Highlights include flavorful dishes like duck confit and steak chinois, all served in a charming, rustic setting. The restaurant is perfect for special occasions, offering a "pleasant ambiance" and a varied menu that keeps guests returning for more.

852 Reviews

  1. Jane

    Richmond

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing!!! Absolutely delicious! The salmon with the hash brown like crust was the best salmon I’ve ever eaten. Overall a great experience! Nice ambiance. I’d only say the cocktails a bit of a disappointment. Next time I’ll order wine. But deliciousness of the food far outweighs anything negative. Loved it.

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  2. Laura

    VIP

    Washington DC

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints!! Food is exceptional, creative and full of good flavors. Service is always professional, courteous and attentive!! Highly recommend!

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  3. Ann Marie

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our reservations were late at 8:30 pm, so we had drinks and appetizers elsewhere, so I can’t speak to the drinks or apps. However, the entrees and dessert were very good! Will def go back sometime soon to get the whole experience.

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  4. Mark

    VIP

    Richmond

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit to C&O in several years. It used to be one of our favorite C'ville restaurants and, after yesterday's dinner, that ranking hasn't changed. A spectacular meal. A great selection of expertly-prepared starters ("Did someone say 'sweetbreads'?") and mains. Creative cocktails and a well-constructed (and fairly priced) wine list. And an outstanding waiter who has worked at C&O for over 2 decades - a professional that makes a dinner at C&O the type of fine dining, yet relaxed, experienced that it is.

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  5. Lenora

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant in an historic building, great ambiance. Food choices exceptional, waitstaff attentive. Excellent dining experience.

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  6. Tim

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were in upstairs room, on Water Street, so near the railroad tracks. So you knew when the train was passing, but it did not stop conversation (even with a hearing aid among us). There were lots of folks in the room and we did not have any issues with being heard. Food and service was great - as always.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We very much enjoyed our dinner to celebrate my husband’s bday! Our server was amazing & food was delicious. We were seated in the downstairs pub area and although a fairly busy bar in same area, the noise level wasn’t bad at all which was great for my elderly in-laws with hearing issues. We will definitely be going back soon!

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  8. Judy

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are never disappointed at C&O! Great food and service! My husband reminded me that we first dined at C&O in July 2001. Twenty three years later it is a favorite place for us to dine out!

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  9. Sean

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The classiest place to eat in Charlottesville. Worth every penny.

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  10. Elise

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been coming here for years. It is am amazing restaurant where you can enjoy a meal without being rushed. It is quiet and perfect for a special occasion.

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FAQs

C&O is rated 4.9 stars by 852 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for C&O

515 E Water St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5347

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Charlottesville
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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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