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C&O, Charlottesville, VA

C&O

4.9
4.9
861 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

    $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 861 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
  • 4.9Food
  • 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 Ambiance

  • Charlottesville

    Best Value

  • 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 in Charlottesville, ideal for special occasions. Guests rave about the "amazing" food, with highlights including salmon, duck confit, and steak chinois. The historic ambiance and attentive service enhance the experience. While parking can be challenging, the "excellent" menu and "professional" staff consistently impress. Highly recommended for memorable meals.

861 Reviews

  1. Bruce

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The steak was very, very good. Cooked perfectly - medium rare. The accompanying potatoes were delicious but the portion was very small. For the price of the steak and potatoes, there should have been twice as mashed potatoes.

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  2. Kerry

    VIP

    Washington DC

    66 reviews

    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    C&O is a fabulous dining experience where the quality and flavors meld together to create truly memorable meals. We enjoyed the scallop and steak chinois entree along with the petit greens and Bibb salads. The Bibb salad dressing had a nice mustard bite, making it both delicious and spicy at the same time. Remember to leave room for the toffee dessert. You will be really happy that you did.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We all agreed when leaving it was one of the best meals we have had! Everything was fantastic Service, food, atmosphere… A truly enjoyable evening

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  4. Aileen

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the drinks all the way to dessert, everything tasted so delicious. The lamb and duck dishes were top tier. Fantastic and attentive service so much so our water glasses never went empty the whole time. I highly recommend this place and make sure to get a reservation in ASAP!

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  5. Anne

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superior food! Wonderful service! Loved our personable waiter! Very pricey and worth every penny for a special night out splurge.

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  6. Walter

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quiet place for a romantic dinner. Awesome atmosphere and food.

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  7. Diantha

    VIP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent venue for a New Year’s celebration or a dinner anytime with friends!

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  8. Valerie

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience!! Meal was one of the best I have had in a while. Will definitely be adding C&I to my regular list of Charlottesville restaurants for special celebrations!

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  9. Kenneth

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Major complaint is parking, as in lack of. If you have ANY mobility issues, take a pass on this one unless you have someone dropping you off. Closest garage is about three or four blocks away. Also beware there is a flight of steps that may pose a problem for some. Food was excellent. Service was mediocre, our server was very pleasant, but pretty much disappeared.

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  10. Jane

    Richmond

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    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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FAQs

C&O is rated 4.9 stars by 861 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 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for C&O

515 E Water St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5347

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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