Orzo Kitchen & Wine Bar

You'll find oysters on the half shell, moules frittes, and fresh fish at Public Fish & Oyster, a dinner-only restaurant on Charlottesville's West Main Street. Reservations are recommended, but bar seating is first-come, first-serve. Fans of lobster will want to stop by for happy hour and indulge in the lobster roll, which is only available until 6 p.m.

Nice lunch spots in Charlottesville include Orzo Kitchen and Wine Bar for locally sourced food and great wines ( http://www.orzokitchen.com/ ), Fry's Spring Station for great fire roasted pizza ( http://www.frysspringstation.com/ ), and Tavola for excellent italian food ( http://www.tavolavino.com/ ).

Orzo Kitchen & Wine Bar serves area-sourced Mediterranean fare that is, frankly, absolutely excellent. At their cozy little restaurant inside the Main Street Market (more details on this special local food hub, below) they serve excellent riffs on a fusion of culinary traditions from Italy, Greece, Spain, and the South of France. Accordingly, as you might guess, they have great orzo, risotto, and the area’s best branzino, as well as satisfying international exotics like coca de trampó, a Mallorcan flatbread baked with local heirloom tomatoes, roasted peppers and onions, olive oil, and sea salt.

Orzo Kitchen & Wine Bar specializes in perfectly rendered Mediterranean food at a cozy inside the Main Street Market. Their dishes play on a fusion of culinary traditions from Italy, Greece, Spain, and the South of France. In addition to serving delicious orzo, they also offer the area’s best branzino, great risotto, and satisfying international offerings like coca de trampó, a Mallorcan flatbread baked with roasted peppers and onions, local heirloom tomatoes, olive oil, and sea salt.

Inspired by the extensive travels of Ken, Charles and their families to the Mediterranean, Orzo Kitchen & Wine Bar endeavors to pay tribute to the charming people and beautiful cultures for whom food, wine and entertaining is a way of life. Surrounded by Laura Wooten’s Mediterranean landscape paintings, Orzo is a window into soulful cooking and gracious hospitality. With an impressive wine list and incredible food, Orzo Kitchen & Wine Bar is great place to bring a date.

Orzo Kitchen & Wine Bar offers Mediterranean-inspired dining that perfectly pairs the warmth of a neighborhood bistro with the sophistication of fine dining. The menu at Orzo celebrates the rich flavors of Italy, Greece, Spain, and the South of France, crafted from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Each month, a Passport Menu highlights dishes from a specific Mediterranean region, such as Provence and Sicily.

As you drive down Main St., make sure to keep your eyes peeled for this easy to miss restaurant. Orzo is popular for its Mediterranean-style cuisine and a menu that has options for even the pickiest of eaters. We recommend enjoying some oven-roasted Virginia oysters with chorizo butter and herbed bread crumbs or the Atlantic shrimp scampi with spinach, tomatoes, white wine, garlic and chili flakes.

The city is home to many world-class chefs and award-winning restaurants, including Orzo Kitchen & Wine Bar, The Ivy Inn, and Prime 109. Over forty wineries, breweries, cideries, and orchards offer tours and fresh brews for sampling. It is common for restaurants to source their offerings from local farms and producers, giving diners some of the freshest food in the southeast.

416 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903 Website | Facebook | Twitter | Photo: Orzo Website. Nestled inside the Main Street Market at 416 West Main Street in Charlottesville, Orzo Kitchen & Wine Bar offers a menu and wine list that fuses the culinary and viticultural traditions of Italy, Greece, Spain, and the South of France.

, a street market on West Main Street, Orzo feels like the kind of restaurant you would find tucked away on a side street somewhere in Greece. This is fitting, given Orzo celebrates the Mediterranean through its food, wine and setting. Try the Seared Greek Halloumi Cheese served with grilled bread to feel fully transported.

Just two blocks from the downtown mall, Orzo Kitchen and Wine Bar serves up classic Mediterranean dishes with a modern flair. The chef-led restaurant creates tasty dishes with Italian, Greek, and Spanish flavors. Tables at Orzo are flanked by a wall of bright murals and an open kitchen, a wonderful backdrop to the food.

Orzo Kitchen and Wine Bar: Located in the historic Main Street Market, this restaurant serves handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and fresh seafood, all complemented by an extensive wine list. Orzo’s inviting atmosphere and delicious Mediterranean flavors make it perfect for a romantic dinner or a special celebration.

Orzo Kitchen & Wine Bar, located in historic downtown Charlottesville, channels the Mediterranean’s warm and gracious vibe. They have a menu that changes with the seasons, offering fresh, high-quality ingredients. It’s a casual but upscale restaurant that feels like it could be anywhere in Europe.

A cozy spot for amazing Italian food, Orzo has a great menu with pastas and seafood – plus excellent wine. I love their hummus to start. Their pastas are made in house, and you’ll definitely want to order one with a velvety glass of red wine.

- Rating: 4.0/5 (339 reviews)- Price level: $$- Address: 416 West Main St. Main St. Market Charlottesville, Virginia - Categories: Wine Bars, Mediterranean, Italian- Read more on Yelp