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The Ivy Inn Restaurant, Charlottesville, VA

The Ivy Inn Restaurant

4.9
4.9
3906 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American
2244 Old Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Seasonal Local American Cuisine. We use many local products from local farmers. We are located about a mile west of the University of Virginia campus. Historic old home turned into a restaurant. Three small intimate dining rooms upstairs, one on the ground floor and a large weather protected patio. In the winter the Patio is heated. Family owned since 1995. Special diet needs met upon request.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (434) 977-1222
  • Website
    http://www.ivyinnrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Angelo Vangelopoulos
  • Private party facilities
    WE HAVE THREE SMALLER DINING ROOMS UPSTAIRS THAT CAN BE RENTED OUT FOR PRIVATE DINNERS. AND OUR PATIO CAN BE RENTED OUT FOR PRIVATE EVENTS.
  • Location
    2244 Old Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • Neighbourhood
    Charlottesville
  • Cross Street
    Ivy Road
  • Parking details
    Large lot with 50 spaces. Also neighboring lot is available as well.
  • Public transit
    No public transit
  • Entertainment
    No live entertainment
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,906 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Best Overall

  • Virginia

    Best Food

  • Virginia

    Contemporary American

  • Charlottesville

    Best Overall

  • Charlottesville

    Best Food

  • Charlottesville

    Best Service

  • Charlottesville

    Best Ambience

  • Charlottesville

    Best Value

  • Charlottesville

    Innovative

  • Charlottesville

    Good for groups

  • Charlottesville

    Great for fine wines

  • Charlottesville

    Romantic

  • Charlottesville

    Good for special occasions

  • Charlottesville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy Inn Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience with "phenomenal meals" and "impeccable service." Visitors praise its "historic atmosphere" and "attentive staff." Known for its diverse menu and "outstanding" food quality, it is a favorite for special occasions in Charlottesville. "A must-visit" for those seeking "memorable evenings."

3,906 Reviews

  1. Helene

    Richmond3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience having a late lunch on Easter with the prix fixe menu. Well balanced selection from beginning to end. The service was perfect. My only small negative comment was that the quality of the vegetables with the entree was a disappointment from the rest of the meal.

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  2. Maddy

    Greensboro5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easter brunch was delicious! Food here is always, always excellent. We celebrate lots of special occasions at Ivy Inn and are never disappointed!

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  3. Ian

    Richmond6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a special place! Has been on my list for years and was so pleased with the whole experience. Great food in a beautiful, private setting. Highly recommend for a special night

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  4. Pamela VIP

    Hawaii13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best choice for a memorable anniversary dinner. Thank you for making our evening special in so many ways.

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  5. John

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our expectations for a special 25th wedding anniversary dinner were high. They were grandly exceeded on all counts. Well Done.

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  6. George

    Austin9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff is VERY attentive, and we've never had a bad experience. The food is always superb, and the menu rotates just enough to keep it fresh. There are a few standards like the gnocchi bolognaise and the sticky toffee pudding. Lovely experience that should not be reserved only for special occassions!

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  7. John

    Washington DC7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Might be nice if you're inside the original building. Not pleasant in the outside seating area, a former garage with brick floors and no heat turned on upon arrival, although it was sold and rainy outside. Finally turned heat on after being asked, never did get warm while there.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food served in a lovely inn with more than adequate space between tables so we could hear each other talk. Charming places like the Ivy Inn are in short supply in Northern Virginia so were we happy to experience this gracious dining experience. We enjoyed the trout, shrimp and grits, and sticky toffee pudding cake. Looking forward to a return.

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  9. Paul

    Baltimore2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Tuna appetizer, gnocchi Bolognese and lamb chops were all excellent. The feta & fig dip not so much. We didn’t even finish it. The biggest disappointment for us was the drinks. Pours were extremely light. My espresso martini should not be categorized as a martini and my husband’s Tito’s martini was maybe half a shot. See pictures. We said something but were told that’s the way it is. 2 drinks were not worth $30. Have drinks elsewhere before or after arrival.

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  10. WendyB

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing time at the Ivy Inn. I highly recommend it. The service was impeccable and food outstanding. Thank you for a memorable evening.

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FAQs

The Ivy Inn Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (434) 977-1222.

The Ivy Inn Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 3906 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 34 times today
Google Map for The Ivy Inn Restaurant

2244 Old Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Ivy Road
  • Neighbourhood
    Charlottesville
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Large lot with 50 spaces. Also neighboring lot is available as well.
  • Public transit
    No public transit
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Angelo Vangelopoulos
  • Entertainment
    No live entertainment
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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