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1799 at The Clifton, Charlottesville, VA

1799 at The Clifton

4.5
4.5
745 Reviews
$50 and over
Farm-to-table

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
We are serving a wonderful ala carte menu with many delicious & unique options. We have an award winning wine list, and cocktail menu available as well - ask about our 'smoked' cocktails.

Set in a charming and historic house on a ridge overlooking The Rivanna River in Charlottesville, Virginia, 1799 at The Clifton is committed to cooking beautiful, locally sourced food in a warm yet chic atmosphere. Michelin Starred Chef Matthew Bousquet and his team are dedicated to giving you the best of new Piedmont cooking in a special way. Come and explore the offerings of our Chef’s seasonal menus, featuring the bounty of our own organic vegetable and herb garden. We look forward to making your visit truly memorable! Please make any requests on seating preferences, using the reservation notes. We will do our absolute best to accommodate all request based on availability.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Contemporary French / American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00–14:30 Dinner Daily 17:30–20:00
  • Phone number
    (434) 971-1800
  • Website
    http://www.the-clifton.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Bousquet
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you’re hosting a small private dinner, a large event for up to 350 guests, The Clifton’s sprawling 100-acre estate offers an array of atmospheric settings for a function.
  • Location
    1296 Clifton Inn Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22911
  • Area
    Charlottesville
  • Cross Street
    North Milton Rd.
  • Parking details
    Complimentary parking for diners.
  • Public transit
    N/A
  • Entertainment
    Entertainment only available for special occasions and events.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Small Plates

  • Split Pea SoupUSD 14.00

    Bacon, Fermented Mirepoix, Parsley

    • Pear & Arugula SaladUSD 16.00

      Bosc Pear, Arugula, Blue Cheese, Candied Pecans, Saba

      • Virginia Peanut MousseUSD 14.00

        Meyer Lemon Jam, Local Apple, Breakfast Radish, Smoked Paprika, Olive Oil, Toast

        • Orange Butter Poached CarrotsUSD 18.00

          Carrot Marmalade, Katsu, Almond, Chili Oil

          • Shrimp & GritsUSD 23.00

            Sofrito, Bacon, Scallion, Smoked Paprika Anglaise

            • Smoked Salmon FlatbreadUSD 19.00

              Fried Capers, Mascarpone Cream Fraiche, Pickled Red Onions

              • Croque Madam USD 16.00

                Fried Egg, Applewood Smoked Ham, Gruyere, Parmesan, Pickled Vegetables

                • Bone Marrow & EscargotUSD 22.00

                  Pernod Butter, Lemon, Country Toast

                  • Chili Marinated TunaUSD 24.00

                    Yogurt, Matcha-Kaffir Lime Leaf Pesto, Baby Kale, Radish, Jalapeno, Apple, Lemon, Roasted Pistachio

                    Entrees

                    • Turnip Schnitzel & Warm Tuscan KaleUSD 27.00

                      Walnuts, Cranberries, Spätzle, Lemon Caper Beurre Blanc

                      • Carrot & Pea PappardelleUSD 23.00

                        Parmesan, Carrot Marmalade, Carrot Top Gremolata, Katsu, Ginger, Garlic

                        • Pancetta Wrapped TroutUSD 32.00

                          Fried Chicory, Smoked Paprika Buttermilk Emulsion, Peanut Gremolata, Port Wine Sauce

                          • Crispy Skinned Wild King SalmonUSD 37.00

                            Ham Hock, Sea Island Red Peas, Carolina Gold Rice Porridge, Red Wine Butter

                            • Poached & Roasted ChickenUSD 30.00

                              Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Maitake Mushroom, Pickled Shallot, White Port, Mustard Butter

                              • Beef BurgerUSD 19.00

                                Herbs, Lemon, Black Garlic Aioli, House Made Mustard Seed Bun, Caramelized Onions, Mornay Sauce, Bacon, House-made Pickles & Chips

                                • Steak Au PoivreUSD 39.00

                                  New York Steak, Potato Gratin, Tempura Onion Rings, Madeira-Peppercorn Sauce

                                  • Kunz Short RibUSD 38.00

                                    Celery Root Puree, Ginger, Mango, Wilted Spinach, Horseradish-Dijon Cream

                                    Sides

                                    • Papas BravasUSD 12.00

                                      Spicy Paprika

                                      • Roasted AsparagusUSD 12.00

                                        Feta, Niçoise Olive, Yogurt, Parsley

                                        • Fried Brussel SproutsUSD 12.00

                                          Red Wine Syrup

                                          • GritsUSD 12.00

                                            Parsley, Butter, Sea Salt

                                            • Mashed PotatoesUSD 12.00

                                              Yukon Gold

                                              • Curried TurnipsUSD 12.00

                                                Vadouvan, Black Sesame Seeds

                                                Dessert

                                                • Red Wine Poached PearsUSD 12.00

                                                  Puff Pastry, Chocolate Cremieux, Almond Ice Cream

                                                  • Buckwheat, Carrot & Walnut Sticky Toffee Pudding USD 12.00

                                                    Cream Cheese Ice Cream, Toffee Sauce

                                                    • Chocolate Lava CakeUSD 12.00

                                                      Meyer Lemon Puree, Bay Leaf Ice Cream, Raspberry-Pistachio-Orange Crumble

                                                      • Vanilla Bean Creme BruleeUSD 12.00

                                                        Meyer Lemon, Blueberries, And Almond

                                                        • Cheese PlateUSD 16.00

                                                          Spiced Nuts, House Preserves, House Made Crackers

                                                          Cocktails

                                                          • The 1799USD 18.00

                                                            Cucumber Vodka, Elderflower Liqueur, Lime Juice, Pineapple Juice

                                                            • Pomegranate MartiniUSD 18.00

                                                              Cirrus Vodka, Pama, Cointreau, Lemon juice

                                                              • The CopperUSD 18.00

                                                                The Botanist Gin, Aperol, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth, Lime Juice

                                                                • A Trace Old FashionedUSD 22.00

                                                                  “Impossible To Find” Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Sugar, Angostura Bitters, Orange Peel

                                                                  • Maple Walnut ManhattanUSD 20.00

                                                                    Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Antica Vermouth, Maple Syrup, Black Walnut Bitters

                                                                    • Charlottesville SourUSD 18.00

                                                                      Ragged Branch Charlottesville Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Topped With Virginia Red Wine

                                                                      Last updated: 2 April 2024

                                                                      What 745 people are saying

                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                      4.5
                                                                      4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                                      • 4.3Food
                                                                      • 4.5Service
                                                                      • 4.7Ambience
                                                                      • 4.2Value

                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                      Loved For

                                                                      • Charlottesville

                                                                        Great for fine wines

                                                                      • Charlottesville

                                                                        Great for outdoor dining

                                                                      • Charlottesville

                                                                        Romantic

                                                                      • Charlottesville

                                                                        Lively

                                                                      Review summary

                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                      1799 at The Clifton offers a charming dining experience with "delicious food" and "superb service." Set in a beautiful historic property, it's perfect for special occasions. While some dishes are "outstanding," portion sizes can be small. The ambiance suits both casual gatherings and celebratory events, ensuring a memorable visit.

                                                                      745 Reviews

                                                                      1. Marina

                                                                        New York City

                                                                        18 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        18 reviews

                                                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        A little post Christmas dinner with family at one of my favorite Keswick restaurants. Classic Virginia ambiance, cozy, 3 fireplaces, stunning interior. The Service and Food are incredible....Bone marrow & escargot, Apple, arugula & pear salad and Steak au poivre are our favorites. Looking forward to my next "dinner club" visit.

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                                                                      2. andrew

                                                                        Richmond

                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        My husband made a dinner reservation for my birthday and they had special menus printed wishing me a happy birthday!! We started at The Copper Bar and the cocktails were amazing. The atmosphere is so cozy, relaxing and very chic. The staff were amazing!

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                                                                      3. Dena

                                                                        Richmond

                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        A wonderful 1st dining experience! The food/ service was exceptional.

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                                                                      4. Ellen

                                                                        Richmond

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        3.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined on 15 December 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                        3. Service 3
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Nothing we are really stood out. We were there for a special bday celebration and I requested a surprise dessert. They forgot and when I reminded them, we got a confetti cake, obviously from a box mix, that wasn’t even done inside. I was hoping for a more special experience for this occasion.

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                                                                      5. Daniel

                                                                        Philadelphia

                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 12 December 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Simply great location and very delicious fresh food

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                                                                      6. Matthew

                                                                        Washington DC

                                                                        6 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        6 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 9 December 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        The only glitch that I had at this restaurant was that they didn’t have my open table reservation. Fortunately, we were able to get a table regardless.

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                                                                      7. Christopher

                                                                        VIP

                                                                        Richmond

                                                                        87 reviews

                                                                        3.0

                                                                        87 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 6 December 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                        3. Service 3
                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                        Food was very average. Marrow and snails okay, pasta not good, beef bourguifnon okay. Whole dinner was disappointing, but space is nice.

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                                                                      8. John

                                                                        Washington DC

                                                                        38 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        38 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 3 December 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Always a pleasure. Quiet, intimate dining at its finest. The Kunz short rib is incredible. Impeccable service. One of our favorite places

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                                                                      9. Abby

                                                                        Washington DC

                                                                        11 reviews

                                                                        2.0

                                                                        11 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 29 November 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 2
                                                                        2. Food 2
                                                                        3. Service 1
                                                                        4. Ambience 1
                                                                        1. We were not seated in 1799 dining room. We were on a porch (?) because a small group was booked in the dining room. I made the reservation and invited guests for a special birthday celebration (mine). 2. The menu for lunch was extremely limited and basic. We were only 4 people and our food took nearly 45 minutes. I had to ask for some kind of app or bread. Had to ask to have $20 glasses of basic wine refilled. 3. Once the food arrived there was no thought to presentation whatsoever. The food itself was ok - but for $230 for lunch it was a huge disappointment. 4. The server had zero personality. I had yo ask the food runner to stop sweeping the floor, 4 feet away from out table, while we were eating in the then, otherwise empty "porch". 5. I had a clear view of another employee's desk and computer in the adjacent room, who was doing her online shopping the entire time. 6. As a restaurant that claims to be a place for special occasions, I had to ask for a "birthday dessert" and was told that the kitchen might not have anything. I was also charged $12 for a small dish of Blueberries over a brownie. 7. I was embarrassed infrony of my friends to have chosen this restaurant. It was a HUGE disappointment, and we felt like we were putting the staff out just for being there. 8. As a lifelong hospitality professional in fine hotels and restaurants, I was stunned at the lack of attention shown us (the guests), the boring food and presentation, the total lack of ambiance, etc. It is such a shame, because the place has so much potential. The fact that today was "the day after Thanksgiving" is no excuse.

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                                                                      10. rachel

                                                                        Richmond

                                                                        7 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        7 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 27 November 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        We chose 1799 to celebrate our 10 year anniversary and it was the perfect choice. The food was fantastic, service was great, and the restaurant was so cute. Highly recommend!

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                                                                      FAQs

                                                                      1799 at The Clifton offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (434) 971-1800.

                                                                      1799 at The Clifton is rated 4.5 stars by 745 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                      Make a booking

                                                                      2 people
                                                                      7:00 pm
                                                                      Booked 9 times today

                                                                      Order delivery or takeout

                                                                      Google Map for 1799 at The Clifton

                                                                      1296 Clifton Inn Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22911

                                                                      Dining areas

                                                                      Additional information

                                                                      • Cross Street
                                                                        North Milton Rd.
                                                                      • Area
                                                                        Charlottesville
                                                                      • Hours of Operation
                                                                        Brunch Sun 11:00–14:30 Dinner Daily 17:30–20:00
                                                                      • Price
                                                                        $50 and over
                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                        Farm-to-table, Contemporary French / American, Contemporary American
                                                                      • Dining style
                                                                        Fine Dining
                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                        Smart Casual
                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                        Complimentary parking for diners.
                                                                      • Public transit
                                                                        N/A
                                                                      • Payment Options
                                                                        AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                      • Executive Chef
                                                                        Matthew Bousquet
                                                                      • Entertainment
                                                                        Entertainment only available for special occasions and events.
                                                                      • Additional
                                                                        Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                      • Website
                                                                        http://www.the-clifton.com/
                                                                      • Phone number
                                                                        (434) 971-1800
                                                                      • Private party facilities
                                                                        Whether you’re hosting a small private dinner, a large event for up to 350 guests, The Clifton’s sprawling 100-acre estate offers an array of atmospheric settings for a function.

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