The Farmhouse at Veritas

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   Patrick

   VIP

   Key West

   25 reviews

   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined on 21 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautiful ambiance... amazing meal... excellent service with staff going above and beyond to make us feel welcome and at home in their wonderful old farmhouse. At 62 I've eaten tenderloin all over the U.S., and the cut of beef my wife and I had here is at the top of our list. Thank you Veritas for an incredible evening!
   

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   Steve

   VIP

   Washington DC

   46 reviews

   4.0

   46 reviews

   Dined on 20 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   With the latest expansion you lose the personal touch - when the only people dining were guest at the farmhouse. They may have become a regional restaurant but much has been lost.
   

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   Jane

   VIP

   New York City

   85 reviews

   4.0

   85 reviews

   Dined on 17 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was a 4 course wine paired dinner, with a variety of flavors and exquisite pairing with the wines. The service was impeccable, as was the atmosphere. (except for one loud person who could be heard throughout the meal). The setting was a closed in porch that was made cozy warm on a cold evening. Turkey confit with pecan-prune was phenomenal! Especially with the Cabernet Franc. The second course, groundnut sweet potato soup also extremely pleasing to the palate with the pickled peppers in it. The beef tenderloin, which I guess was to be served rare, was just about raw inside, so I had to send it back. It was fine after that and I found the apple coder bordelaise to be a bit salty. The chef came to greet us and I gave him my critique of the meal. Overall, a wonderful foodie experience. Good wine, good food, good atmosphere and relaxation. A definite point of return.
   

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   Julian

   Western NC

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 21 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A wonderful dinner and evening. Attentive but not intrusive wait staff. We (6 of us) enjoyed the wine paired dinner. The food was superb, compliments to the Chef.
   

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   Paula

   VIP

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 21 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Don't think twice, a unique dinner experience like you've never had before. Exceptional service, exquisite food, and remarkable location.
   

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   Marissa

   VIP

   Raleigh

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 15 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was always my top rated Charlottesville area destination meal; however I was very disappointed by my most recent experience. I have had the 4 course wine paired dinner 4 times now and this past weekend was beyond disappointing. The ambiance, wine, and service remain unchanged and unparalleled; however the newer chef is not nearly to the level of the last. The menu was on the more basic side this time, not to the level of the last 3-4 years. The steaks were served overcooked and borderline inedible. It was also incredibly salty. This dinner used to be at a much higher quality level. I would give it another try but I do miss the old chef from 2-3 years ago.
   

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   Sarah

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 14 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Thr staff is warm snd welcoming. The rooms with lit fires are cozy. Socializing before dinner in the drawing room was lovely way to meet sone fellow diners. Dinner was terrific although heavier than the last 2 times we dined there with 2 meat courses and no fish course. It was all delicious . No real complaints i just missed a lighter start. The arugula salad with fresh figs and goat cheese was a delight as was the main of filet mignon cooked just right- MR. Spice cake dessert over date puree with spiced cream also delish. Enjoyed the wine accompanying each course. We will return
   

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   Nelsie

   VIP

   Washington DC

   15 reviews

   4.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on 13 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   This was my second experience here and it was not as good as the first. It is such an intimate setting and the chef only went to one table, not all 5. Also, we were asked if our steak was prepared correct (there was not an option to choose how it was cooked) and upon asking what the chef wanted they said medium rare. Two of the 5 steaks at our table were well done. When we said that, the wait staff said "Ok thank you." That was it. The chef did not correct or come out and apologize or anything. It was just not at the level for the price as it was a few months ago when I came.
   

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   carol

   Key West

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 12 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   A very special experience. Wine tasting and wine pairing dinner made for a delightful stay. A visit to Monticello which is close by, was an unexpected pleasure.
   

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    Kimberley

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Incredible place for a celebration or just to spoil yourself. The food and service are amazing.
    

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