1799 Restaurant

Discover One of the Most Romantic ​Restaurants in Virginia

With its sun-drenched veranda and enclosed patio with stunning views of the Virginia countryside through floor-to-ceiling windows, 1799 is one of the most romantic restaurants in Charlottesville, VA.

The restaurant’s seasonal menus highlight dishes showcasing local ingredients—with many sourced from our own Chef’s garden—to create unforgettable cuisine. The menu at 1799 is perfectly complemented by inventive cocktails and an extensive wine selection featuring Virginia’s most celebrated wines along with vintages from around the world.

1799 is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, contact us for reservations. Guests of the hotel enjoy complimentary continental breakfast each morning of their stay.

Hours

Breakfast Daily:
7:00am - 10:30am 

Sunday Brunch:
​11:30am - 2:00pm

​Lunch Hours:
​Monday - Friday
11:30am - 2:00pm

​Dinner Hours:
​Monday - Sunday
5:30pm - 8:00pm 
​*Dinner reservations are required including in-house guests.*

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Holiday Hours: 

Thanksgiving Day - 11.28.24 

Time : 11:30am-5:00pm 

Price: 3-course menu at $95 per person

Christmas Eve - 12.24.24 

Time : 5:00pm -8:00pm

Price: 3-course menu at $109 per person

Christmas Day - 12.25.24

Time : 11:30am-4:00pm

Price: 3-course menu at $109 per person

New Years Eve - 12.31.24

Time : 5:00pm-8:00pm

Price: 5-course menu at $129 per person

We use Haand Pottery in our restaurant. Haand is uniquely crafted in Burlington, NC. Click to order with a 15% discount.

Green comfy chairs, dining tables with glassware, bookshelves & chandelier in The Library at The Clifton
Green comfy chairs, dining tables with glassware, bookshelves & chandelier in The Library at The Clifton

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Portrait of Executive Chef Matthew posing in the kitchen at The Clifton
Portrait of Executive Chef Matthew posing in the kitchen at The Clifton

Meet Our Executive Chef

​Matthew Bousquet

The Clifton’s culinary team is led by Michelin-starred executive chef Matthew Bousquet. Bousquet incorporates his classical French training while working with local Virginia products to craft our seasonal menu.

The Clifton has a large cultivated garden at the culinary team’s disposal, as well as wild herbs, fruits and vegetables on our 100-acre property. The property is a foraging haven for chefs. Bousquet and his staff take full advantage of what nature has yielded when planning the menu for 1799 Restaurant.