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Duners - Duners Restaurant, Charlottesville, VA

Duners Restaurant

4.7
4.7
2268 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 32 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Established in 1983, Duner’s is a casual fine dining restaurant located five miles west of Charlottesville. The menu changes daily, crafted from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients under Relais & Châteaux Chef and Owner, Christian Kelly. Our extensive wine list, curated by General Manager & Sommelier Matthew Blaszak, ensures the perfect pairing for every dish.

•Bar Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

•Parties are limited to 6 guests on Friday & Saturday.

•We allow 1.5 hours for parties of two and 2 hours for groups of four or larger. For extended dining, please book a reservation for 7pm or later/

•The Porch is heated in winter, cooled in summer, and open-air during temperate months. Enjoyable for both small parties and groups of 6-12. Also suitable for private events of 25-40 people when available.

•Parties larger than 12 must reserve with the General Manager by contacting 434-293-8352 or dunersrestaurant@gmail.com

•Closed Mondays

www.DunersRestaurant.com

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Additional information

  • Location
    4372 Ivy Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • Phone number
    (434) 293-8352
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Christian Kelly

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What 2,268 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    American

  • Charlottesville

    Healthy

  • Charlottesville

    Neighborhood gem

  • Charlottesville

    Great for fine wines

  • Charlottesville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Duners Restaurant offers a consistently delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "outstanding service." Patrons praise its "creative menu," "warm atmosphere," and "top-quality dishes," making it a "favorite for decades." Though the noise level is high, the vibrant ambiance and attentive staff keep diners returning for more.

2,268 Reviews

  1. DavidS VIP

    Richmond14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food & service. One of the best experiences we have had in quite some time!

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  2. Randolph VIP

    Washington DC94 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Duner's was great, as usual. I had sweetbreads (without the sweet sauce) and oysters. Both were delicious. Service from Kayla was great. And we had a great talk with Teddy (a server who has been there since the opening).

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  3. Bob VIP

    Washington DC8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Duner's is always good. The dining room is pleasant; the food is excellent; the service is always good. The only problem, for a person like me who wears hearing aides, is that the dining room is very noisy. Not sure what can be done about that. Nevertheless, Duner's remains a favorite of mine.

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  4. Merrill

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous chef. Outstanding food. Excellent service. Really enjoyed a special dinner.

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  5. David

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious. I wish my parsnip puree had been hot but that's me nitpicking. My daughter really enjoyed her pasta dish as well. Service was prompt and polite. I will return!

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  6. Veronica VIP

    Wilmington99 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! Food was delicious. The best! Totally recommend.

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  7. Kieran

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Duners is my go to place for special occasions! Always exceptional menu and excellent service!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve had appetizers, crab cakes, steak and salmon at Duner’s. Food is always delicious. It’s quite pricey but to be expected at this type restaurant. We go there for special occasions. Be sure to get a reservation because it is a busy place typically.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Denver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice restaurant, not very large, but cute. The food was outstanding, but the portions were on the smaller side. The alcohol prices to me, were quite high; averaging, approximately $20 per drink for a good quality bourbon. Our waitress was phenomenal!Ambience was very nice, but the noise level was pretty loud. All in all, I highly recommend and I will be returning.

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  10. Randolph VIP

    Washington DC94 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, the food was very good. I particularly want to comment on the oysters. I've noticed that sometimes they are overcooked--firm in the middle. Other times they are perfect, like last night. "Perfect" to me means that they are golden brown on the outside and juicy on the inside. From having cooked them myself, I know this can be a challenge to do. I learned last night that the chef at Duner's who always makes them perfectly is Cathy. So, I'd say...hope that Cathy is there if you're choosing the oysters.

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FAQs

Duners Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (434) 293-8352.

Duners Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 2268 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 32 times today
Google Map for Duners Restaurant

4372 Ivy Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (434) 293-8352
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Christian Kelly

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