Top Restaurants In Danville, Virginia
With its small town charm and big city assets, Danville is a jewel in the heart of southern Virginia. Sitting on the banks of the Dan River, the town offers plenty of attractions, from outdoor festivals to a newly renovated amphitheater. Amid its interesting shops and architecture, you’ll find fine restaurants, cafés and diners that range from traditional Italian to sophisticated farm-to-fork experiences. Here are our top ten picks of the bunch.
1. Golden Leaf Bistro
Bistro, American
2. Joe & Mimma's
Restaurant, Italian
Come to this family-owned eatery that has been around for 40 years for a cozy setting and some of the best Italian cooking in town. You’ll find the menu packed full of all of your Mediterranean favorites, including pizza, pasta and calzone combinations as well as delicious seafood and an array of veal dishes. Anyone after a lighter lunch or something for the kids may prefer the panini offerings that include pesto chicken and prosciutto and Fontina, all served with healthy greens from the abundant salad bar.
3. O'Kelly's Deli & Pastries
Deli, Sandwich Shop, Pastelaria, American, Pastries
4. Moon River
Bistro, Restaurant, Thai
5. Frank’s Italian
Restaurant, Italian, Pub Grub
6. Mary’s Diner
Diner, Restaurant, South American
7. Me’s Burgers and Brews
Restaurant, North American
Run by a mother-and-daughter outfit, this gourmet burger joint provides a relaxed neighborhood ambience. Top quality ingredients dominate the menu. 100 percent Angus Reserve beef, locally sourced lamb and free-ranged chicken are used in the menu’s hearty dishes. Book lovers will enjoy the burgers that are each named after a famous literary character such as The Agatha Christie with mystery mushrooms, Swiss, basil mayo and fresh spinach.
8. The Brown Bean
Cafe, North American
Blink and you’ll miss this intimate little restaurant, but it’s an unsung hero of Danville’s lunch scene. You’ll find this lunch spot attached to the Gingerbread House so that hungry shoppers can rest and refuel on the fresh, daily changing specials before continuing to shop. Options include cheesy quiches and fresh salads, chunky vegetable soups and a selection of yummy sandwiches served on soft, doughy bread. The laid-back setting and their delicious coffees and pastry selection make it a good tea stop too.
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