About
The C&O restaurant on the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville serves exquisite French country cuisine that is both delicious and romantic. The brick walls and barn wood finishes give the restaurant a rustic, but still elegant, atmosphere. The wine list is hand-curated and encompasses vintages from around the world, making it perfect for pairing with each dish.Reviews
C & O is a charming and cozy restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere, offering delicious French-inspired cuisine. Reviewers praise the wood stove scent upon entry, exceptional service, and standout dishes like the mushroom side that left one reviewer in awe. The ambiance is described as intimate and romantic, with some mentioning specific seating preferences for a more enjoyable experience. While there were minor complaints about certain dishes being too salty or not meeting expectations, overall, guests had memorable dining experiences at C & O.
Food was consistently delicious, service was very good, and the physical space is very pleasant. As you walk in there is a wood stove with good smelling wood. The natural heat stays with you and the smell of natural wood permeates all throughout. The only complaint would be some very uncomfortable chairs. Scallops were barely warm, cool inside. The bread that is given out is plain with plain butter. Just mixing some herbs into the butter would improve that experience.
Atmosphere and service were professional and excellent. Cozy and charming throughout with nice levels of music and crowd chatter. The server recommended a different cocktail based on what I was going to eat which was very helpful.
The best part was the mushroom side. It was the best bite of food I’ve ever eaten, borderline magical and out of body experience eating it. Rich and texturally interesting with crispiness, smoothness, char, sweetness, and umami. Unreal and will be going back just for that dish.
A five-star dining experience from start to finish! We had the best seat in the house (in my opinion) at the window on the third floor overlooking its iconic marquee. Cool, old building serving French-inspired fare with an impressive wine list and attentive service. The New York strip is a must! It melts in your mouth with its caramelized shallots and peppercorn-black truffle demi-glace.
I don’t know why this place doesn’t have more stars it’s amazing! Atmosphere is quiet and dimly lit but so quaint! Hubby and I celebrated my 35th a little early. Food impeccable we got the scallops to start so rich and buttery! I got the marinated flank steak and hubby got duck confite!
From the street C&O is very unassuming, but as soon as you walk in the front door you know your in for a treat. The atmosphere and vibe of C&O is unprecedented and the food will have your tastebuds dancing from first to last bite. In town for work and this was our first visit and we are already looking forward to coming back soon.