A disclaimer - my meat-loving friends had a better time than yours truly. And the servers were great! I had the carrot and chives soup and vegetarian ravioli with wild mushrooms, uninspiring dishes from the supposedly best restaurant in town. They felt heavy and bland....More

The menu offered locally sourced foods as well as others that were prepared with flair and beautifully presented. The portions were relatively large and reflected the area's culinary tastes. Service was very good and the quiet ambiance was very nice.

We have complained that C'ville is not a food town. We are not chain food eaters and don't mind paying for really good food with strong service. Ivy Inn delivers both. A changing menu, local farm ingredients, really good wine list all roll together for...More

This is the second year we have come to the Ivy Inn to celebrate my wife's birthday. They always make it special, by creating custom menus with her name and desserts wishing her happy birthday.

Excellent menu, wine selections. Always a fine meal. Save it for special occasions because it's pricey but worth it. Service is attentive but not obsequious. Ambiance is nice, like eating in an older home's well-appointed dining room.

We had dinner on a Friday night, not late, about 7:30 and the dining room was busy but not crowded. So nice to be able to hear your own conversation so well. Very "living room" like. The ice cube in my Negroni cocktail was more...More

Do not let the exterior fool you. It looks like a dump, but the food is sublime. Surely the best Charlottesville has to offer. Charlottesville is certainly not know for good restaurants. I've had excellent lamb there and thankfully a lemon desert. The best was...More

This is a great restaurant located in a historic house. Sure the outside may not look the best but it is very charming and the food is fabulous. Once inside we were seated downstairs at a table and our waiter was delivering water pronto. He...More

Food was excellent and menu had unusual offerings. Atmosphere was relaxed and elegant. Prices are high, but the overall experience is worth a visit.

Don't let the outside fool you. The inside of the Ivy Inn is quaint. I went to the Ivy Inn for a birthday dinner. They accomondated 40 people with excellent service, food, and friendly atmosphere. The bar has beautiful old wood. The Ivy Inn is...More