Food: Restaurants & Dining

Basic Necessities is a European-inspired café, wine, and cheese shop in the Rockfish Valley serving soups, salads, seasonal dinners with live music, and a popular Sunday brunch. Sunday brunch often features a harpist, and the shelves brim with imported cheeses, breads, and affordable bottles.

Black Bear Creamery scoops homemade ice cream, shakes, and sundaes for locals and visitors in Nellysford.

Blue Ridge Pig is a roadside smokehouse known for Strawberry Goodwin's on-site smoked meats, from classic pulled pork with slaw to Turkey Croissants with its signature, fan favorite dill sauce.

This esteemed Chinese restaurant in Lovingston offers an unparalleled culinary experience, specializing in high-end, authentic dishes that reflect traditional Chinese cuisine. With a focus on premium ingredients and meticulous preparation methods, guests can expect an array of expertly crafted meals, from delicate dim sum to robust Peking duck. The establishment prides itself on providing not only exceptional food quality but also a refined dining atmosphere, tailored for both personal and business gatherings.

Chirio's Pizza is Nelson County's longest-running pizzeria, serving New York-style pies, subs, salads, and ice cream with eat-in, takeout, and delivery options from Valley Green Shopping Center.

Coquito Kitchen blends Argentine and Southern comfort fare out of the Rockfish Valley Community Center, offering lunch Thursday through Saturday with rotating empanadas, sandwiches, and sides.

Devils Backbone Basecamp pairs a wood-fired kitchen with 16 taps of house beer, coffee bar mornings, and meadow seating for concerts and events.

Don Lupe Mexican Restaurant serves authentic Mexican cuisine with high-quality ingredients and attentive service on Rockfish Valley Highway. At Don Lupe Restaurant, we take pride in offering the authentic taste of Mexican cuisine in each of our dishes.

Over a decade ago El Mariachi arrived to Amherst County, VA with the goal of providing the Mexican cuisine. With locations on Route 29 El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant is a great place to bring family & friends to enjoy the night out. With a rich menu of fajitas, margaritas, draft beers, and spirits, we welcome you to enjoy the flavor of Mexico in the heart of Virginia!

Fire & Frost Wood Fired Bakehouse at Wintergreen slings blistered Neapolitan-style pizzas, antipasti, and cocktails from a cozy alpine dining room, giving skiers and leaf peepers a taste of Italy on the mountain. Fire & Frost Wood Fired Bakehouse brings wood-fired pizzas and Italian-inspired fare to Wintergreen Resort in a warm alpine setting.

We take pride in the fact that our Beef and Lamb is not only Verified All Natural, but our animals live a quality life in the foothills of the blue ridge mountains. Nestled in Nelson County.

Iron & Ale is a chef-driven bistro in Stoney Creek offering rotating menus, patio dining, and curated wine and beer lists for date nights and gatherings. Iron & Ale is a Stoney Creek destination for date nights, pairing chef-driven seasonal menus and veranda dining with curated wines and rotating craft taps so every visit feels like a special occasion.

Montebello Country Store & Cafe is a fifth-generation general store near Crabtree Falls with groceries, camping supplies, and a cafe serving chili and country fare.

As a family-founded establishment, we have a passion for creating delectable treats that bring joy to our local community. At Nelson Scoops, we offer much more than just your average ice cream parlor experience.

Paulie's Pig Out smokes pork and chicken for over-stuffed sandwiches, plus homestyle sides and desserts, making it an easy Nelson 151 detour when you crave barbecue platters and mac 'n' cheese.

Smokin' Barrel Restaurant operates inside Blue Mountain Barrel House with pub fare, BBQ plates, burgers, soups, and desserts for taproom guests.

The Copper Mine Bistro anchors Wintergreen's Blackrock Village with traditional breakfast, Mediterranean-inspired dinners, and weekend lunches during ski season.

The Edge is Wintergreen's casual slope-side restaurant with mountain views, hearty comfort food, and a lively bar with seasonal live music.

The Farmhouse at Veritas B&B c. 1836 offers six luxurious bedrooms in the heart of Virginia Wine Country, and a farm-fresh breakfast. Located on Veritas Vineyard and Winery, the Farmhouse is truly a hidden treasure. Featuring world-class four-course dining and luxurious accommodations, there is no better place to rest and recharge.

Trinacria Restaurant & Pizzeria opens August 10, 2025, serving family-owned Italian fare on Rockfish Valley Highway. Trinacria Restaurant & Pizzeria brings family-owned Italian classics to Rockfish Valley Highway beginning August 10, 2025—think quiche, pizza, and homestyle plates in a cozy cafe.

Vito's Pizza & Italian Grill is a longtime Lovingston staple for pizza, subs, pasta and Italian-American comfort food. Vito's is rooted in owner and chef Salvatore Mannino's Sicilian training and decades of family hospitality.