1. Fleurie
108 3rd St NE, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Fleurie is the spot to find elegant French fine dining in Charlottesville.
2. Petit Pois
201 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Petit Pois is a modern French Bistro located at the center of Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall.
3. The Alley Light
108 2nd St SW, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Tucked away in the side streets of Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall, The Alley Light offers classic French shared plates, craft cocktails and small grower wines in a casually elegant atmosphere.
4. Café Frank
317 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Café Frank is a Franco-Italian restaurant and cocktail bar located on Charlottesville, Virginia’s historic downtown pedestrian mall.
5. Marigold by Jean-Georges
701 Club Dr, Keswick, VA 22947
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Marigold by Jean-Georges showcases Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s French roots and love of local ingredients.
6. Tilman’s
406 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Tilman’s has an excellent selection of French style options, including wines and cheeses.
7. Bizou
119 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Classic Virginian dishes. French culinary techniques. Multicultural interpretations.
8. Orzo Kitchen & Wine Bar
416 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Orzo Kitchen & Wine Bar focuses a modern lens on classic recipes of Italy, Spain, Greece and the South of France.
9. Tastings of Charlottesville
502 E Market St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Tastings is a wine lover’s nirvana, and a great place to find French fare in Charlottesville.
10. MarieBette Café and Bakery | Petite MarieBette
700 Rose Hill Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22903 | 105 E Water St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Mariebette features breads, pastries and espresso, but you will also find a full breakfast, lunch and brunch menu.
11. Albemarle Baking Co.
418 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Albemarle Baking Co. has gourmet croissants, fruit brioche and macarons to satisfy any French sweet tooth.