If you haven't been, it can be tricky to find, but worth the effort.
Nice atmosphere. Servers were very attentive.
The bartenders are the real deal. Don't just order a glass of wine or a beer,.get out of your comfort zone and try a mixed drink.
The Alley Light has never disappointed me over years I’ve been going. Staff is top tier and every experience is uniquely excellent. It’s my favorite spot in Charlottesville and the place we always bring out of town guests. Flat out the best drinks in town.
Great dining experience. Atmosphere is so smooth and chill. Great ambiance. Perfect spot for a romantic dinner. Impressive wine list and handmade cocktails. Knowledgeable server and bartender helped pair drinks with dinner and apps.
Excellent experience with our waiter Andrew. Had our 20th anniversary dinner here. We were greeted with 2 sparkling wines when we arrived. We ordered 3 starters which were so good that we didnt grab any photos. The bone marrow with escargot was the star and the lamb carpaccio was runner up. The green beans were ok but would pick something else next time. Overall the starters were a good portion and well prepared.
The wine selection is outstanding. There are 8 or so of each Red or White available by the glass and a ton of bottles ranging from $60 to $1200.
Cocktails were all great. Most had a bit more sweetness than I cared for but were still tasty. My favorite was the dealers choice which I dont remember the name for but gave preference to bourbon and dry.
Our entrees were the Scallops and Beef Tenderloin. Both were tender beyond belief and went well with the sides they came with.
We will be happy to return here and try more of the menu.
The cocktails are carefully crafted by amazing bartenders and everything I tried was interesting and delicious. The steak 🥩 was melt in your mouth and sent from heaven. The vegetable sides were spot on. Definitely coming back.
It's a speakeasy style restaurant with a wonderful bar but an even better tapas menu. Remember the name - it's the only way you will find the place - there is no signage. Sometimes you pay $100 per person and say "We spent $100 per person? Really?" This is a place where you will say "That's the best meal I've had in [fill in the blank]. It cost $100 per person? That makes sense." The flavors were great; sometimes delicate and sometimes bold. There are interesting craft cocktails. The overall experience is quite worthwhile.
Nice little place tucked away in an alley. Not easy to spot, there was a light right above the entrance. Hence... Alley Light. The restaurant is cozy and has a classic speakeasy feel to it. The cocktails were amazing. They were perfectly balanced and had great depth of flavors. We split a seafood platter as our plan was to get drinks and split something. It was very well done. Lots of variety in the seafood was tasty. I would like to come here and order more food next time around for sure.
My favorite place in the area. The drinks, food, and atmosphere is perfect. Some of the best french food I’ve had outside of Paris! It's somewhere I come back to every year, and every dish is worth the price. Also, the service here is top notch.
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