We ate at Palladio last month, travelling up from Charlottesville (30 min., a bit hard to find in the dark) based on the restaurant's accolades, including its being a James Beard award finalist, and review of the mouth-watering menu. It is a four course, $75.00 dinner and worth every penny. Our party of 3 had varied dishes and all were... more

My husband and I have been dining at Palladio Restaurant since they have opened, approximately 9 years, and we have never have had a bad meal or bad service either. The chef, Melissa and her capable crew, have been pleasing our palates for many years with exquisite seasonal dishes that brought us back so many good memories of Italy and... more

We enjoyed a fantastic lunch at Palladio Restaurant. Located at Barboursville Vineyard in central Virginia near Montpelier, Palladio offers gourmet dishes from Northern Italy, each paired with a wine from their superb vineyard. Maitre D' Alessandro Medici welcomed us warmly and assisted in the service, which was impeccable. Each dish was extraordinary and we loved each course. The food was... more

I took my wife, who is from Sicily, to Charlottesville for a romantic weekend getaway. I can honestly say that it was a perfect weekend with the very notable exception of the incredible rudeness of the Maitre d' Alessandro demonstrated toward us. Let me say that I love this winery and have been there on several occasions for the wine... more

Based on the price alone, you expect a superb meal, however, it was marginal at best. The food was mediocre, two of the meals at my table were served room temperature, and one of the dishes was so overcooked that we had to send it back. The service was also mediocre. It is a nice location, but for the money,... more

Picture driving down a peaceful road with vines on both sides. Views of the Blue Ridge mountains and peaceful ruins of Governor Barbour's house are also present. Welcome to Barboursville, home of "Palladio" It is hard to imagine that in the small, sleepy village there are several art galleries, one theater-Four County Players, Chopin Concert Series, world renowned Barboursville Vineyards... more

I love this restaurant. For one thing, it is the only decent Northern Italian restaurant within an hour of my home (in central Virginia). For another, the food is just great with wonderful combinations of flavors and ingredients. We go to the restaurant for lunch and I love the small portions as I can then manage several courses. Everything they... more

Three of us had lunch there last Thursday (10/2/08). We had their wine pairings with our orders. Our first course was quite good, fois gras and pear with prosciutto, and it went very well with the sparkling wine they served. The second course took over 45 minutes to arrive. I had taken the waiter's recommendation and ordered the pumpkin ravioli.... more

Palladio is often hailed as one of the best restaurnats in Virginia. We wanted to see if it was worth the hype. In short, yes it is! Palladio offers a nice intimate atmoshphere in the heart of a gorgeous vineyard, Barboursville. If you do not have a reservation, there is a good chance you will not be seated. Our meal... more