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Palladio, Barboursville, VA

Palladio

4.6 (723)
$31 to $50
Italian
17655 Winery Rd, Barboursville, VA 22923-8321

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Palladio

4.6
$31 to $50
Italian
Gordonsville

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
The elegant balance we value in wine, the quality of celebration inherent in its welcome, inspire palate harmonies that are Virginian in resources and Northern Italian in perspective, in country dining of vivacity and refinement. Here the estate of wine is inhabited at its most seamless and complete, sustained behind the scenes by the rarest collaboration of colleagues gifted in cuisine, viticulture, horticulture and service. Luxury on-site accommodations available at our 1804 Inn and Cottages. For additional information, please visit our website www.bbvwine.com.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Winery
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Michael Clough
  • Private party facilities
    This 800-acre plantation, framed by Southwest Mountains and the Blue Ridge, envelops any private party in layers of singular spectacle, history and enchantment, just north of Charlottesville.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator : (540) 832-7848
  • Area
    Gordonsville
  • Parking Details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Chef's Table, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Palladio.

4.6

4.6
(723)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Charlottesville

    Best Ambience

  • Charlottesville

    Great for fine wines

  • Charlottesville

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Palladio offers a picturesque setting at Barboursville Vineyards with "excellent service," "amazing food," and a "lovely atmosphere." Diners appreciate the "wonderful wine pairings" and seasonal menu changes. While some found certain dishes underwhelming, the overall experience is "highly recommended" for special occasions, complemented by attentive service and scenic vineyard views.
723 Reviews
  1. Nita

    Washington, D.C. Area20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alessandro was the perfect host and, as usual, the food and wine were superb! Can’t wait to return despite our 2 hour drive!

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  2. Paul

    Chicago / Illinois18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    wonderful Italian food served in a besutiful room with attentive service. pricey but worth it

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  3. Brian

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere and food is excellent . Always stop here for lunch or dinner when I am in the Shenandoah Valley

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  4. Sharon Gold

    Coastal Georgia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a tight timeframe and they were wonderful about accommodating us!

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  5. Thomas

    Virginia3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 22 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The surrounding countryside and the restaurant itself are extremely attractive. There is a warm and welcoming atmosphere similar to European restaurants and the wait staff is very attentive and professional. Sadly the food is quite mundane without distinctive flavors that one would expect at this price level. This was our third visit with friends and unfortunately things have not improved.

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  6. Susan

    Los Angeles1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 21 October 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Our party of 4 were looking forward to lunch, we arrived a few minutes early and could not be seated early because of the “ timing of food delivery“. We also didn’t have time to enjoy the winery’s wine tasting due to lack of time. For the lack of hospitality on the restaurant’s part to not seat us and let us enjoy a glass of wine before our reservation time (15 min) was unconscionable and rude. We were all very disappointed and will not return nor will we recommend.

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  7. natalie Gold

    Montreal / Quebec17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved our experience! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. There’s something special about enjoying a meal surrounded by the beauty of a winery. The atmosphere was inviting, the service was wonderful, and every detail made our visit feel special. Highly recommend! We will be returning!

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  8. DAVID Gold

    Southwest Florida11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visit VA once a year and have been going to Palladio since they opened. In the beginning I always said it was the closest to eating in Italy as anywhere we’ve been in America. As they have morphed into a more farm to table restaurant with Italian roots they have consistently managed to maintain the same quality and experience as in the beginning. I would recommend Palladio to anyone.

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  9. Roger Gold

    Washington, D.C. Area42 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 9 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable early fall lunch with two long-time friends visiting the area on a beautiful afternoon looking out over the vineyards. Service was very attentive and friendly. Shared the wonderful apple and pear salad which everyone loved. Also shared the lobster cakes, which were good but seemed a bit overwhelmed with the breading. The hit of the entrees was the vegetarian strudel, which both of our friends loved. My wife and I had the ravioli and the pappardelle, which were good but not as robust as we hoped for. I wished I had ordered the mushroom risotto, which the table next to us recommended. I thought the lamb pasta would pair better with the flight of Octagon but the lamb taste was very mild. The wine was wonderful with the '17 being our favorite. Our desserts were excellent -- affogato and the pumpkin parfait. Overall, a really enjoyable and leisurely lunch!

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  10. Kerry Gold

    San Diego12 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 8 October 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We were so excited to have lunch at Palladio after tasting at the winery a year ago. However, we waited a very long time for our food without our waiter giving us any updates. The wait staff favored local diners in their interactions. We felt treated very coldly. We won’t be back.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Winery
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Michael Clough
  • Private party facilities
    This 800-acre plantation, framed by Southwest Mountains and the Blue Ridge, envelops any private party in layers of singular spectacle, history and enchantment, just north of Charlottesville.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator : (540) 832-7848
  • Area
    Gordonsville
  • Parking Details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Chef's Table, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Business casual is the guide at Palladio, think neat and polished without being formal; many guests note dressing up a touch for anniversaries and special occasions.

Palladio offers an intimate, elegant dining room with an old‑world, country‑Italian feel, cozy seating (many guests mention the fireplace), quietly paced service, and a refined, relaxed atmosphere.

Palladio often fills up on Friday evenings, while at other times the dining room can be notably quiet and relaxed with soft music.

Yes, Palladio welcomes private parties, and the restaurant’s offering explicitly allows private events on the Barboursville Winery estate.

For a calmer visit, try a late weekday lunch, Palladio serves lunch Wed–Sun from 12:00–2:00 pm and guests say a late weekday lunch can be a good, less-crowded choice; for a special-occasion meal, dinner (served Friday and Saturday evenings) is widely praised but often books up.

Palladio centers on an intimate main dining room, guests note window seats and being seated by the fireplace, and the restaurant also accepts private parties.

Friday evening is a standout, guests praise a “fabulous meal” at Palladio on a busy Friday night, when the dinner service and wine pairings are frequently enjoyed.

Yes, Palladio is a popular choice for anniversaries and romantic evenings, with many guests describing intimate, memorable meals paired with the estate’s wines.

Portions at Palladio are sized for multi-course dining, dishes are served European-style, described as “just right” so you can enjoy several courses without getting stuffed.

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Palladio

4.6
$31 to $50
Italian
Gordonsville

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
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