Tilman's

Really nice little spot on the downtown mall. They do a happy hour from 3-6pm where there are several wines by the glass for about $6. I tried some of the cheeses, and they were great.

They have numerous meats, cheeses, and food for sale there, along with a selection of wine from various parts of the world.

The bar has about 8-10 seats, and there are also a few small tables. If you want to do a sandwich there for lunch you can sit at the window and watch people walk by.

Only downside is on occasion you'll get a short pour (this didn't happen to me, but a friend had that happen).

Staff at Tilmans are knowledgeable and friendly. The food is excellent with fancy sandwiches but equipped with classics too like macaroni and cheese - but upscale. I got a delicious sandwich of the day with ham, a fancy salami, provolone, L&T, and a spicy aioli. PLUS the spring Asparagus soup was so good I ordered a bowl to go for dinner later! P.S. they also have a bar. Wine, beer, cocktails. And its a place to stock your picnic basket with provisions and cheeses and bread.

I’ve walked by this restaurant hundreds of times and thankfully finally stopped in last Friday for lunch. I had the avocado toast with garlic spread which was delicious. They have an excellent selection of wine but as it was lunch I didn’t get to try any this time. They also have an wonderful assortment of cheeses. Extremely vegetarian and great service!!

Everything we've tried here over the years has been super delicious. The brie, fig, and speck crostini is one of my favorite snacks/small plates of all time anywhere. There's kind of a rotating cast of sandwiches, salads, and soups and it's always tasty with super fresh tasting ingredients and great flavor combinations.

Very happy with this sister restaurant to Tonic. This is the original, I am told, and you can see “creative” is a theme. I had pimento cheese and a simple salad. Also had a Montenegro Amaro…. Another key sign for me that a restaurant is MY kind.

Enjoy a class of wine or fancy cocktail with one of their delicious small plates while you sit outside in the downtown mall. The sandwiches are delicious.

Food and wine were amazing! Staff made the recommendations on what to try and we were not disappointed!!

Delicious and great ubication! If you are looking for wine, this is the place!

Quaint, Cozy, friendly atmosphere, helpful staff. Charcuterie board was appropriately priced, and wine was delectable. Good place for a quick date or to grab a quick bite on the evening stroll of downtown.

Delicious sandwiches with great deli, cheese, and preserves. Also really great mocktails!

Great place, great people who run this restaurant, I highly recommend it! They have a great food selection and great coffee, too! (I don't drink alcohol so I can't comment on the wine selection -- but I've heard from others that it is excellent, too!)

A beautiful space with kind service! We stopped in for their traditional cake and a macaron. They only serve french press coffee but it was yummy. Love that you can serve yourself with the carafe of water!

Wow! What a find! We loved this quaint cafe. The food was absolutely delicious!

Great place to eat in Downtown Charlottesville. I really appreciated the macaroni cheese with five cheeses and the tomato soup. Perfect for a freezing cold day. Very thoughtful, helpful and kind workers.

I had the sandwich of the day and a side salad. Salad was simple and delicious (huge portion). The prosciutto sandwich felt like one I would buy in a European capital. Nice portion size, quite tasty. Service was pleasant and efficient. Great interior decor, suitable for quick take out or a nice sit down meal. I look forward to trying out the wine bar!

Came here with the girlfriend for a quick glass of wine before dinner at a nearby burger joint. We got a few samples, staff was super friendly, and they had a decent wine selection. The snacks seem quite cheap as well. Would definitely recommend!

Great food and a nice atmosphere. My salad was delicious!

My fiance and I love getting sandwiches to go from Tilman’s to bring to Shenandoah on our hikes. Sometimes we like to eat at Tilman’s and sit outside on the patio in the downtown mall. Overall the workers are super friendly and the food is really good and fresh! We always find ourselves coming back!

Amazing late lunch with a superb atmosphere. The staff is warm and knowlegable and the menu is extensive considering the size of the establishment. They are flexible with some menu options; in this instance, my companion is vegan and the staff made suggestions for what could be tailored to suit his diet - tough for a cheese shop but they did it. I wish we didn’t live so far away or we would be back more often for great drinks and fine company.

Comprehensive menu with so many wonderful dishes to choose from that you need a good literal 15 minutes to decide. Wish I could've ordered the entire menu. Their decor is cute, with a wine wall and staff recommendations.