Petit Pois Restaurant is a classic French bistro on Charlottesville’s Downtown mall, offering traditional French dishes from Mussels to Trout Amandine and Coq Au Vin to Beignets. Join us on our patio to enjoy the weather or in our quaint dining room to escape the rain.
Locally sourced French dishes paired with wine in cute bistro quarters with a shaded patio. Based on 259 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
201 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Phone: (434) 979-7647
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Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–4 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–4 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–4 PM, 5 PM–12:30 AM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–4 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–4 PM, 5–8 PM |
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Reservations: resy.com
Reviews
John Scott
This place is a gem, and I am so glad we found it! The food was absolutely fantastic (the chicken liver mousse was sublime), and the prices were very reasonable, especially for such a high-quality meal. The atmosphere was cozy and relaxing. The service was spot on perfect. This will be a must place for us to eat next time we are in town.
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Ruth Zyry
We enjoyed a delicious lunch in a European bistro atmosphere! The service was great- attentive but not intrusive. We look forward to making this restaurant a regular place!
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Anthony Rodriguez
This was a wonderful experience, from the moment we walked in they took care of us. It was my wife birthday and she was in the mood for something different, this place meet and exceeded our expectation. Delicious burgers!!!!!!!!! And I would recommend their French onion soup.
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Nia Bright
The food was great! I got the crab cake that comes with spinach and cream corn 10/10 and appetizer shrimp risotto! Everything was very flavorful expect Burrata in my opinion. Also, I wasn’t expecting the indoor to be so small so I’d recommend outside seating. The service was great as well! Thank you!
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carol labadie
Excellent food! Our table ordered the salmon, crab cake, and hangar steak. Each plate was delicious. A bottle of French reisling complimented the meal. Service was outstanding. Will definitely return!
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Blsjd Dis
It’s a cute and super duper small restaurant. We asked about the size if the soup…the waiter says it depends on how hungry you are…hmmm not an answer. We ordered the soup, tarragon shrimp lobster bisque….after a long wait…it came in a huge bowl 1/2 filled. Once we tasted the soup….it was very watered down, luke warm and zero tarragon. The salad was room temperature and the dressing was all oil – no vinegar. I asked for some vinegar, it took 10 minutes to receive. My main meal was ok – steak frits. The small salad on the plate was nice, cold with proper dressing flavor, the French fries were warm but greasy, the flank steak, while it was cooked properly, was room temperature. All in all I give it a C-. I’m willing to go back and give it one more try, however I’d choose other items…I wanted to like this place…if the food is sub par it’s hard to go back for the money.
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Christopher Waymire
Food was excellent as well as the service at lunch. Enjoyed the lobster and shrimp bisque for a starter and a Croque Monsieur w/ frites for the main course. The Mrs enjoyed a beet salad to start with the cod for her main. To to it all off our server treated us to a nice sparkling glass of wine. We couldn’t resist and also had the chocolate mousse. Excellent meal all around!!!
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William J Orsi Jr
Beet Salad with Oranges, Pistachios and Arugula
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N C
All the food was excellent. Grilled shrimp risotto, chilled green pea soup (maybe my favourite), trout and green beans, aged local grass fed strip steak w fries. Large portions – very good value for the quality food. Service was a touch disorganised but everyone was very friendly.
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Brent Freerksen
We had a wonderful meal. The food arrived well timed for a leisurely meal. The service was exquisite, personable and she made good suggestions.
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