Zocalo

General information

 Zocalo Restaurant is located in the center of Charlottesville on the
historic downtown pedestrian mall. It has been one of Charlottesville’s
most popular dining and nightlife spots for the past fourteen years and is
a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. During the warm
weather months, Zocalo’s large patio is a regional hotspot where guests
enjoy sipping a signature cocktail such as a traditional Mojito, as they
catch up with friends or relax and watch the endless parade of people
strolling the Mall.  During the colder months, guests cozy up next to our
fireplace and enjoy savory entrees, rotating specials and sip on our
seasonal mulled spiced cider.

Zocalo has been praised by customers and food critics alike for its
consistently excellent food as well as friendly, professional and engaging
service. Whether you’re in the mood for an intimate dinner or a lively,
energetic bar scene, Zocalo will hit the spot.

Zocalo’s original co-owners and chefs Ivan Rekosh and Andrew Silver have
been friends since their first day of culinary school at the Culinary
Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, and have collectively cooked in San
Francisco, Maui, Atlanta, and Chambery, France, before moving to
Charlottesville together in 2002 to fulfill their vision of opening Zocalo
Restaurant.  In September 2017, Andrew and Ivan parted ways professionally,
though remain good friends.  With this change, Ivan is excited to take the
restaurant forward into its next chapter and continue to be an integral
part of Charlottesville’s food scene.