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The Local, Charlottesville, VA
The Local, Charlottesville, VA
The Local, Charlottesville, VA
The Local, Charlottesville, VA
The Local, Charlottesville, VA

The Local

4.5
4.5
2562 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 p.m.
Booked 56 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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.

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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
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

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

What 2,562 people are saying

The Local reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charlottesville

    Innovative

  • Charlottesville

    Good for groups

  • Charlottesville

    Healthy

  • Charlottesville

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Charlottesville

    Lively

  • Charlottesville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Local in Charlottesville offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food," friendly service, and a charming ambiance. "The specials are fantastic," and diners rave about "generous portions" and the "great value" provided. Despite occasional service hiccups, The Local remains a top choice for its "wonderful atmosphere" and "deliciously fresh dishes."
2,562 Reviews
  1. Nicholas

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wait staff was very prompt and friendly! Food was good and came out quickly

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  2. Curtis VIP

    Richmond8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We always enjoy dining at The Local...this probably the hundredth time we have done so over the past 4 years. What is great about the Local: service, personal attention of all staff, food choices, beverage options and most important personal attention from the team working at the Local.

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  3. Ann

    Richmond4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took the family, including teens, and there were 7 of us on a Saturday night. We had reservations, were seated right away. Service was excellent (and our waiter was the bartender, too) in the busy restaurant. Food was delicious and we each had a different entree. I thought the meals were fairly priced. I would definitely go back.

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  4. Stumo65 VIP

    Washington DC38 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Seated in 1st floor tent. Ok but not great w gas lamp smell and drafts due to holes to outside. Gnocchi and Salmon were awesome, service was great!

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  5. Nikki

    Baltimore1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great idea with an interesting menu, poor execution. Food was cold. Burgers were well done. Ambience was great - cool vibe. Service was slow. Would not return.

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  6. Russell

    Greensboro1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Ignored by wait staff for 20 minutes after being seated; walked out. Requested contact from management; still waiting after 3 days.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    This was our first time eating here, and we were not impressed. We were seated and realized after 30min we were never assigned a waiter to our table. I made a reservation for inside since that part of the restaurant is nicer, and we were seated in the tent outside surrounded by groups of people who had way too much to drink. The food was decent, but my steak was undercooked and my husbands order was also incorrect. our waiter comped part of our order for the initial inconvenience but will not be coming back.

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  8. Miri

    Philadelphia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were outstanding!! We had a wonderful meal

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  9. Nora VIP

    Richmond32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We took our out of town house guests to The Local since we have always had great meals there. Our guests enjoyed the food and the service too. We will definitely be back to our “local” eatery, only a walking distance of eight blocks away, again, for out of town guests and to enjoy ourselves. Thank you to The Local.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Atmosphere (upstairs) was great. Staff was attentive and friendly and food was delicious. We will go back again!

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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 2562 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation


Booked 56 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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