Picture driving down a peaceful road with vines on both sides. Views of the Blue Ridge mountains and peaceful ruins of Governor Barbour's house are also present. Welcome to Barboursville, home of "Palladio" It is hard to imagine that in the small, sleepy village there are several art galleries, one theater-Four County Players, Chopin Concert Series, world renowned Barboursville Vineyards... more

I love this restaurant. For one thing, it is the only decent Northern Italian restaurant within an hour of my home (in central Virginia). For another, the food is just great with wonderful combinations of flavors and ingredients. We go to the restaurant for lunch and I love the small portions as I can then manage several courses. Everything they... more

Three of us had lunch there last Thursday (10/2/08). We had their wine pairings with our orders. Our first course was quite good, fois gras and pear with prosciutto, and it went very well with the sparkling wine they served. The second course took over 45 minutes to arrive. I had taken the waiter's recommendation and ordered the pumpkin ravioli.... more

Palladio is often hailed as one of the best restaurnats in Virginia. We wanted to see if it was worth the hype. In short, yes it is! Palladio offers a nice intimate atmoshphere in the heart of a gorgeous vineyard, Barboursville. If you do not have a reservation, there is a good chance you will not be seated. Our meal... more

Awesome wine dinners!! more

Palladio sits on the grounds of the Barboursville winery. It is named after the Italian architect who influenced Thomas Jefferson. I entered the restaurant and asked to be seated for lunch. The gentleman behind the desk looked me up and down, pointed to a menu, and instructed me to look it over while he prepared a table. Why was I... more

A terrible dining experience at the Palladio restaurant. Where to start? First, we called more than two months in advance to make our reservations. We were assured that we would have a seat with a great view, by a window. We specifically asked for that , as we had company in from abroad and wanted them to see some of... more

Beautiful views are easily enjoyed from the dining rooms. I've gone several times for lunch and dinner. The same menu (that is updated and changed every couple of weeks) is available for lunch and dinner, but a lower price for lunch. A prix fixe menu will include an antipasti, primo (pasta), secondi, a gelato, dessert, and petit cookies/bons. Meals are... more

This is by far one of the very best restaurants we've dined in, and we've been in quite a few around the world and all over the U.S. The food is imaginative and delicious and the portion sizes are just right. I ordered the salmon and it was the best I've ever eaten. There is a good selection of excellent... more