A blending of New American and traditional Italian
Open
Monday-Friday: Lunch and Dinner
Saturday: Dinner
Reserve 434.984.1100
609 East Market Street Charlottesville VA 22902
(Parking stamp validated from Market Street Parking Garage)
Sample Dinner Menu
Antipasto
Mussels Marinara
Oyster Stew
Grilled Sardines, Pine Nuts, Raisins, Fennel, Lemon
Warm Octopus Salad, Grilled Chili and Citrus
Grilled Calamari
Salad
Spinach Balsamic, Goat cheese, Figs, Roasted Shallot
Mixed Greens, Apples, Walnuts and Blue Cheese, Raspberry Vinaigrette
Arugula, Lemon, Pepper, Shaved Parmesan
First 14-15
Mare e Monte; Shrimp, Shitake, Plum Tomato, Garlic, Basil
Pasta Siracusa; Eggplant, Capers, Tomato, Roasted Peppers
Linguini Carbonara
Farfalle Mussels Saffron Alfredo
Lobster and Crab Ravioli, Cognac Tomato Cream
Second 21-28
Bacon Onion Salmon, Pinot Noir Reduction
Grilled Whole Branzino
Zuppa di Pesce
Frenched Pork Loin with Marsala and Fig, Israeli Mushroom Cous Cous
Tenderloin of Beef Sauce Aromatic
Scallops and Shrimp-Citrus Risotto
New York Strip, Gorgonzola, Caramelized Onions
Dolce
Orange-Chocolate Torte
Lemon Cheesecake
Chocolate Espresso or Lavender Blackberry Gelato
Tiramisu
Yelp 5 Stars
“The best Italian restaurant in C’ville! The grilled calamari was the best I’ve had since I was in Amalfi Italy, & it was hard to find there! The redplum tomato sauce was to die for. Both my wife & a guest has a number of food allergies. Both the waitress & chef were very accommodating and offered to prepare several items not on the menu. The Montepulciano d’Abruzzo was good, as always, as I’ve ordered it in many other fine Italian restaurants, & the wine was reasonably priced. The music was soft & Italian enough to enhance, not interfere. The spacing between tables was good, & there are a few quiet corners. After our great dinner experience we went back a few days later for lunch & were not disappointed.”
TripAdvisor 5 Stars
“Charlottesville has another outstanding Italian restaurant in Caffe Bocce. The food is authentically Italian, the service is exemplary, and the ambiance is elegant and restrained. This place is outstanding in every way. Run, don’t walk, to Caffe Bocce for splendid Italian food!”
Yelp 5 Stars
“We had a wonderful experience at Caffe Bocce last night. The staff (and owner) were extremely accommodating and the food was excellent! Great atmosphere – white tablecloths, consistent with a nice Italian place but it is very reasonably priced. The owner recommended an excellent wine, an Italian red blend. Our meals were nicely presented and the sauces were exquisite. Caffe Bocce is a great addition to downtown Charlottesville and I highly recommend it!”
Yelp 5 Stars
“So pleased with both the service and the food. Make you and your friends, and/or family, happy and bring them to this place.”
TripAdvisor 5 Stars
“The food is AWESOME! Can’t say enough. The owner/chef is friendly and checks in on you. The staff is helpful and cordial. The atmosphere is cozy and romantic enough for a date, but also casual enough for a friendly dinner. I had the salmon on mashed potatoes with brussel sprouts and green beans and it was to die for. I also tried the sardine appetizer (which the owner brought for us to try) and although it tasted good, I couldn’t really see myself ordering it again. It is a whole fish and that kind of freaks me out. However, it says a lot that I actually ate it considering it really isn’t my thing. The prices are about average for this quality of food/atmospehere in the Charlottesville area.”
Yelp 5 Stars
“Solid. New place in downtown Charlottesville. A great blend of hand crafted Classic Italian and New American. This place feels fine dining but with a relaxed vibe and very reasonable prices. I’ve eaten here twice and there is no doubt I’ll become a regular.”
TripAdvisor 5 Stars
“A lot of the food in downtown Charlottesville is overpriced or overpraised. Cafe Bocce is a welcome addition because the food is excellent and the prices reasonable. Everything my guest and I tried, and every dish we saw going to other tables, was top shelf. This is one fine addition to C’ville’s restaurant scene.”
The Hook: Rivertown redux: Scottsville’s Bocce reappears in C’ville
“…fans of the old Caffe Bocce can once again appreciate the care his kitchen likes to lavish on fish dishes, as well as his French-inspired sauces.”