Looking for a memorable dining experience in Charlottesville, VA? Smyrna is a top-rated restaurant serving guests who value exceptional flavor, welcoming hospitality, and a polished atmosphere. With a 4.90-star reputation, this Charlottesville restaurant stands out for its quality ingredients, thoughtfully prepared dishes, and commitment to creating a dining experience that feels both elevated and approachable.
Whether you're planning a relaxed meal, a special night out, or a place to enjoy with friends and family, Smyrna offers the kind of restaurant experience that keeps locals and visitors coming back.
For those searching for a highly rated restaurant in Charlottesville, VA, Smyrna delivers the taste, service, and atmosphere that make every visit worth remembering.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Cocchi Rosa, Cocchi Di Torino, Peach Vinegar, Blanc De Blanc, Orange Oil, Grapefruit Oil
Cirrus Vodka, Honey Simple, Cucumber, Basil, Lime
Beefeater, Pasubio, Blackberry, Blueberry, Thyme, Lemon, Egg White
JW Black Label, Banhez, Amaro Montenegro, Lemon, Rosemary, Demerara
Woodford Rye, Martell VS, Fennel Simple, Orange and Peychaud's Bitters, Raki Spritz
Small Batch Bourbon, Burnt Lemon Sour, Egg White, Pomegranate Molasses
Ardbeg 10 Year, St. Germain, Coriander Simple, Orange Bitters
Michter's Rye, Benedictine, Cocchi Di Torino, Peychaud's Orange and Chocolate Bitters
Citrus Vodka, Mastic Simple, Fernet Branca, Vanilla, Turkish Cold Brew
Ramazotti Rosato, Bombay Sapphire, Lemon, Orange Bitters, Uludag Sparkling Mineral Water
Pom, Lime, Mastic simple, Fever Tree Ginger Beer
Dill infused House cola, Uludağ Soda
Cherry Juice, Pineapple, Lime Cardamom Cordial, Uludağ Soda
Peach nectar, Burnt lemon sour
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Deep Roots Mill grains, "Salça".
Manakintowne herbs, citrus segments, white anchovies, parmesan crisps, lemon vinaigrette.
Izmir tulum cheese, sourdough crisp, strawberry, bitter greens, pomegranate vinaigrette.
pepitas, labneh, truffle vinaigrette
garlic confit, red bell pepper.
beet, apricot.
hamachi crudo (raw), anise compressed melon, fennel, meyer lemon.
bok choy, potato, şalgam.
citrus marinade.
market vegetables, herb-yogurt sauce.
charred eggplant, yogurt-goat cheese dip, hummus.
salgam bloody mary, ramp mignonette.
tarator sauce.
romesco.
pickled fennel, pistachio, lavash, yogurt.
market vegetables, mushrooms, freekeh stuffed cabbage, vegetable broth.
mushrooms filled pasta, dehydrated tomato, garlic yogurt, pepper butter sauce.
orzo, mussels, shrimp, saffron broth, mustard greens.
beef-lamb house grind, sumac onion, fries, Urfa pepper aioli.
Roseda Farm bone-in ribeye, charred gem lettuce, fingerling potato, jus.
romesco
Hear from our valued guests
great single dining experience. vibes were excellent because everyone was having fun, staff too. excellent pairings and had my first amaro flight.
My husband is a UVA alum from the 80s, so we were in town visiting from Cincinnati. We saw that Smyrna was a close walk from our hotel and went for dinner. The reviews are on point... Smyrna is fabulous. The service is friendly and impeccable; and the food is amazingly creative but not pretentious... just unbelievabley delicious (and beautifully presented). I'm not sure I've ever seen a prettier beet salad which was also scrumptious. (The cocktails are the same as the food ... so creative and layered with great flavors.) I'm not one to take photos of food, but I couldn't resist. Don't miss the baklava cheesecake... it's not what you think when you hear cheesecake. All I can say is that is was worth feeling too full to try it! Thank you, Smyrna, for a wonderful, memorable meal!
Great restaurant, probably one of the best in Charlottesville. Staff was helpful and attentive, atmosphere was great, and first and foremost the food was excellent. I’d recommend the lamb meatballs and the manti.
Fantastic dinner, service was great. Cocktails were delish, they also had a great amaro selection. Ordered the lamb special, gazpacho, chicken, pasta, bread service. No notes - everything was wonderful
Absolutely delicious food…craveable flavor! The manta dumplings are insanely good! My wife had the burger and said it was by far the best she ver had - such a great flavor & so juicy! The drinks were great as well!
Wow! What an incredible hidden restaurant. Turkish food was delightful. Some of the best craft cocktails we have had. Also do not skip the pistachio baklava cheesecake, it will blow your mind!
This place is one of the best restaurants Ive ever eaten at. Bartender was phenomenal. I wish I had more hands so I could give them 4 thumbs up. Great work 👍
My family and I had a wonderful experience here for dinner. It was out first time and we wanted to try everything...and we did :) The staff was kind, patient, and very knowledgeable. He helped us make selections and coursed everything out for us in perfect time. The mezze trio, beet salad and hamachi crudo were delish! Possibly the best beet salad I've EVER had. And I can't say enough about the manti pasta...you must visit if you're in town.
My husband and I came into town for the weekend for a concert. We ended up coming here 3 times in 1 weekend, that’s how amazing the food and service was! The food is so fresh and flavorful and the service was impeccable! Everyone was so attentive and kind. 10/10 highly recommend. We did get there right when they opened and sat at the bar. Definitely recommend making a reservation if you want a table.
Best meals I've ever had. This is definitely a bucket list place! It was so good the first visit, that I had to go back the next day to try more. Save room for dessert! Get a reservation well ahead of time. Do it right online. Drinks - Unknown Pleasures, Smyrna Sour, Santiago, Pepperontini, Espresso martini, a Then Kola with Myers Dark. Unknown Pleasures was a refreshing light airy citrus drink which paired exceptionally nice with my starters. Smyrna Sour, It's exceptionally rare to find places who still hold to the traditional crafts, especially regarding egg white froth. This did not disappoint. It hit all the strictly traditional notes with the creamy mouth feel I expect, but the sweet pomegranate syrup made me want to lick the bottom of the glass. The Santiago reminded me of the Hemingway daiquiri, which is favorite, and I really appreciated the of Flor de Cana Ron (rum) as I just recently got back from visiting Nicaragua! When I was trying to ease off the alcohol I tried the house made Kola. My wife wouldn't have liked it because it was very sweet. I personally loved the sugar and exotic spice flavors so much that when I came back I had them add some dark rum to it. Wow! That was such a great drink! Starters - Sour Cherry Gazpacho (both days,) Beet Ribbons (both days,) Raki Balik The Sour Cherry Gazpacho was tangy and refreshing. The fresno peppers and goat cheese really helped balance it out with a surprise glimmer of heat or fat depending on the bite! The Beet Ribbons were a great way to start. There was a luxurious pile of beet ribbons with blackberries to pair for sweet sour enhancements, Hazel nut, cacao...and did I taste a hint of horseradish...helped keep every bite interesting in both flavor and texture. I really loved the cheese on this and could have eaten a pile of that on its own! The bitter greens were a nice touch and kept it all from being too heavy and beety. Munchies - Calamari, Lamb Meatballs - These were both amazing enough on thei
Common questions about Smyrna
Smyrna is located at 707 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903, United States, Charlottesville, VA 22903, United States.
You can reach Smyrna by calling +1 434-956-4250.
Smyrna has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on 472 customer reviews.
Smyrna features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Smyrna features the following service options: Delivery, Dine-in, On-site services, Takeaway.
Smyrna features the following highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list.
Smyrna features the following popular for: Dinner, Solo dining.
Smyrna features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Healthy options, Organic dishes, Small plates, Spirits, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Smyrna features the following dining options: Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Smyrna features the following amenities: Bar on site, Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Smyrna features the following atmosphere: Cozy, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
Smyrna features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space.
Smyrna features the following planning: Reservations required, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Smyrna features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Smyrna features the following children: Good for kids, Has changing table(s), High chairs.
Smyrna features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid parking lot.
Business Features
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