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The Local, Charlottesville, VA

The Local

4.5
4.5
2552 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Restaurant Week: January 27-February 2 (pre-fixe menu only - $35pp)
UVA Graduation Weekend: May 17-19: Please see experience listed below

Come visit and experience The Local!

We believe everyone should experience meals that feature delicately prepared fresh local ingredients in a great atmosphere. In our corner of the world, everyone's a Local. EAT, DRINK, & BE LOCAL.

Note that when selecting outside, you will be in a covered area.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (434) 984-9749
  • Website
    http://www.thelocal-cville.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Hart
  • Catering
    The Local is a full-service catering company that specializes in weddings, social gatherings & corporate events. Grand or intimate, focused on tradition or leaning toward trendy, your vision along with our capable guidance will reflect your personal style. Our staff is committed to details, offering unique options, bringing creativity and passion to the planning process.
  • Private party facilities
    The Local has a variety of venues that have been enjoyed over the years, which can be rented out individually or all together accommodating parties over 150 seated, 200 for cocktail events. Each space offers it’s own fully-functioning bar, handcrafted tables, and a beautiful atmosphere to hold your special event. Our larger spaces are located in the upstairs portion of our restaurant, and our Wine Room is located on the main floor.
  • Location
    824 Hinton Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902
  • Neighbourhood
    Charlottesville
  • Parking details
    Most patrons are able to find street parking in the neighborhood within a 2 block radius of the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • UVA Graduation Weekend

    US$65.00 per person

    May 16, 2025 - May 18, 2025
    The Local has been hosting graduates and their families for years, with a focus on style and comfort. Located in the heart of Belmont, and our expert team will make your celebration a night to remember. The cost is $65 per person before tax & gratuity. Our regular menu is not offered during graduation weekend. We require a credit card on file to hold your reservation. We will not charge anything to your card now, it's simply our way of holding your reservation. Cancellations after March 1st will result in a $20 per person fee to the credit card provided. For a link to last years menu, please click here: https://thelocal-cville.com/s/Graduation-Weekend-2024-Local.pdf Email gradweekend@thelocal-cville.com if you have questions
    UVA Graduation Weekend photo

Menu

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What 2,552 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Charlottesville

    Good for groups

  • Charlottesville

    Healthy

  • Charlottesville

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Charlottesville

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Charlottesville

    Lively

  • Charlottesville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Local is a beloved Charlottesville gem offering "excellent food and service" in a cozy, vibrant setting. With a focus on locally sourced ingredients, the menu is both diverse and creative. "the crab soup is a standout," and the ambiance is perfect for any occasion. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

2,552 Reviews

  1. Achintya

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I'd really recommend the Shrimp starter. It is beyond delicious. The wines and cocktails are excellent too

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  2. Monica

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    My experience was not good. We had an issue, pointed it out to the waiter and asked to speak to the mgr. They said the manager was not working, took the contact information, said my husband would be contacted. 4 days later that has not happened so I’m writing the following review. Made a reservation on OpenTable, wrote down it was my husband‘s birthday celebration. It would have been nice for the Restaurant to acknowledge that at some point during our visit, that did not happen. We were seated at what has to be the worst table. Upstairs, way in the back, by swinging doors with a big gap to the outside. The waiter moved us after we pointed out the cold draft. We expected to have a great meal. That did not happen. Had the bison bao. Bao should be steamed & soft. Ours was hard, it was either toasted or stayed under a heat lamp too long. The flavor of the filling was very good. I had the salmon, it was nicely cooked. But the potatoes, Brussels and sauce were undercooked, cold & bland. My husband had the pork chop. He said the flavor was good, but the only thing really warm was the pork chop, the rest lukewarm at best. The shoestring potatoes were cold & limp, the waiter checked w/the kitchen, said it’s the way it should be. THE MOST DISAPPOINTING part of the meal: Husband found a 6 inch piece white cotton string in his mouth, obviously coming from his plate. Pretty disgusting. That was the end of the meal! He showed the waiter, asked to speak to the mgr, was told they were not at the restaurant anymore that evening. The waiter removed the entree from the bill, but that does not make up for having a foreign object in his food. It also ruined his birthday celebration - and this was a big one for him. We didn’t dump all of this on the waiter, he was doing the best he could to make up for the kitchen team. It would’ve been nice for the restaurant to have reached out as they said they would. It’s not about the money, it’s about the experience. A big letdown. Ymmv.

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  3. Jay

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Gluten free options were limited, which steered me towards a tough, tasteless strip steak and fries, the latter I could not eat because of cross contamination. The green beans were excellent. Wine list is excessively long and the wines are overpriced.

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  4. ronni

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Local is a Charlottesville favorite for those seeking great food in an energetic environment. The food is well-prepared and consistently great tasting. Even with a reservation, there may be a 10 - 15 min wait, but it is well worth it!

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  5. Hassan

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and great food!! Was impressed with the layout in general but the ambiance was especially for Valentines Day!!

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  6. Andrew

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner and service. Very slow during the Super Bowl.

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  7. Ryan

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and ambience for reasonable prices. So glad we found this restaurant. Will definitely return.

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  8. Brianna

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time! Love the architecture of the place and the service you receive!

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  9. Betty

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent! Our server Claudia made good recommendations, was attentive and made our dining experience.

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  10. Annette

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Local is a must visit! The food was amazing, and the staff was friendly and attentive. Loved it!

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FAQs

The Local offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (434) 984-9749.

The Local is rated 4.5 stars by 2552 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 34 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Local

824 Hinton Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Charlottesville
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Most patrons are able to find street parking in the neighborhood within a 2 block radius of the restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Hart
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.thelocal-cville.com/
  • Phone number
    (434) 984-9749
  • Catering
    The Local is a full-service catering company that specializes in weddings, social gatherings & corporate events. Grand or intimate, focused on tradition or leaning toward trendy, your vision along with our capable guidance will reflect your personal style. Our staff is committed to details, offering unique options, bringing creativity and passion to the planning process.
  • Private party facilities
    The Local has a variety of venues that have been enjoyed over the years, which can be rented out individually or all together accommodating parties over 150 seated, 200 for cocktail events. Each space offers it’s own fully-functioning bar, handcrafted tables, and a beautiful atmosphere to hold your special event. Our larger spaces are located in the upstairs portion of our restaurant, and our Wine Room is located on the main floor.

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