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The Ivy Inn Restaurant, Charlottesville, VA

The Ivy Inn Restaurant

4.9
4.9
3886 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 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.

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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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options

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What 3,886 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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

    Healthy

  • 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 "fabulous food and service" in a "quiet, relaxing atmosphere." Diners praise the "delicious and inventive menu," with standout dishes like lamb chops and key lime pie. "Spectacular service" and "amazing ambiance" make it perfect for celebrations. It consistently provides a "wonderful dining experience" with attentive staff and an extensive wine list.

3,886 Reviews

  1. PatrickH

    Seattle3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was amazing! The food was on point delicious - rack of lamb & beef tenderloin. The coconut cake was light, flavorful and perfect to share. Ricky C. our waiter was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, provided a few great recommendations. Would definitely visit again.

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  2. Dennis

    Richmond3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered a Rack of Lamb and salmon for our meal - both were outstanding. The next time we visit Charlottesville The Ivy Inn will see us again.

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  3. Jeff VIP

    Raleigh19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time visiting. It was very delicious. Lots of creative cocktails and nice wine menu. We had the tuna crudo, gnocchi bolognese, rack of lamp and horseradish potatoes. All amazing! Theresa was an excellent server.

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  4. Trish

    Charleston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s over an hour’s drive but more than worth the time. It was a delightful evening—service and food exceptional in a beautiful, historic setting. Thank you for showing my husband a special birthday evening!

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  5. Brett

    Richmond5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, excellent service, every time we go!!

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    Charlotte2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was wonderful. Service great. A wee bit chilly on the porch but overall fantastic

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  7. Cathy VIP

    Richmond12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect evening. Excellent food and service! Favorite go to restaurant in C'ville!

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  8. Jim

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service per usual! Probably my favorite restaurant in Cville!

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  9. Judith VIP

    London28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ivy Inn is a very pleasant restaurant with outstanding service and atmosphere. The food is generally good, but there is an over emphasis on pork. And it would be nice to have more vegetarian options. Otherwise, the food is well prepared and very nicely served. It is an expensive restaurant, but generally worth it.

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  10. Judy VIP

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and delicious food - will be back!

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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 3886 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Ivy Inn Restaurant

2244 Old Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Ivy Road
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options
  • Website
    http://www.ivyinnrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (434) 977-1222
  • 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.

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