The best Chinese in Charlottesville
Taste of China leads our ranking for Chinese in Charlottesville. Readers voted it first in Best of C-VILLE in 2026. The Red Lantern and Peter Chang Charlottesville come next.
- 1Taste of ChinaReaders' choice, 2026
- 2The Red LanternReaders' runner-up, 2025, 2026
- 3Peter Chang CharlottesvilleReaders' choice, 2025
18 Chinese restaurants are open in and around Charlottesville. The top 5 are ranked first; the rest follow.
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The top 5
How we rank
Photo: asianexpressva.com 5Asian Express
Chinese restaurant · Charlottesville- Finalist in Best of C-VILLE 2026 for Chinese, voted by readers [1]
- Where
- 909 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Phone
- (434) 979-1888
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More Chinese in Charlottesville
6 more · A to Z
Photo: bambudumplinghouse.com Bambu Dumpling and Noodle House
Chinese restaurant · Charlottesville“We pick ingredients carefully and use only the freshest and natural ones to prepare every dish, and have been trying to cook them in a healthier way to provide the most nutritious food.”
- Where
- 245 Merchant Walk Ave Ste 200, Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Phone
- (434) 202-2963
All hours
Mon Closed Tue 11 AM to 9 PM Wed 11 AM to 9 PM Thu 11 AM to 9 PM Fri 11 AM to 9:30 PM Sat 11 AM to 9:30 PM Sun 11 AM to 9 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
Got Dumplings
Chinese restaurant · Charlottesville“Got Dumplings serves authentic and traditional Chinese food in Charlottesville, Virginia.”
- Where
- 1395 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Has
- Takeout · Catering
- Phone
- (434) 244-3040
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Hong Kong
Chinese restaurant · Charlottesville“family owned in harvard square since 1954”
- Where
- 32 Mill Creek Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22902-8718
- Today
- Closed for the day
- On the menu
- Barbecued Spareribs $15.50 · Egg Rolls (2) $8.95 · Almond Cookies (4) $6.50
- Has
- Full bar
- Phone
- (434) 245-8818
All hours
Mon Closed Tue 12 PM to 8 PM Wed 12 PM to 8 PM Thu 12 PM to 10 PM Fri 12 PM to 11 PM Sat 12 PM to 11 PM Sun 12 PM to 8 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
Yuan Ho
Chinese restaurant · Charlottesville“We use fresh ingredients every day to ensure outstanding quality, offering fresh, consistent and contemporary Chinese cuisine.”
- Where
- 117 Maury Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903-3009
- Today
- Open now until 10:30 PM
- Has
- Takeout · Delivery
- Phone
- (434) 977-7878
All hours
Mon 11 AM to 10:30 PM Tue 11 AM to 10:30 PM Wed 11 AM to 10:30 PM Thu 11 AM to 10:30 PM Fri 11 AM to 10:30 PM Sat 11 AM to 10:30 PM Sun 12 PM to 10:30 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
- East Garden120 Riverbend Dr, CharlottesvilleClosed for the day
- Szechuan Restaurant2006 Holiday Dr #2817, Charlottesville
Worth the drive
Within about half an hour of Charlottesville.
Photo: greatwallorange.com Great Wall Restaurant
Chinese restaurant · Orange“We have been serving delicious Chinese food in our community for over 20 years and counting.”
- Where
- 555 N Madison Rd, Orange, VA 22960
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Has
- Takeout
- Phone
- (540) 672-6508
All hours
Mon Closed Tue 11 AM to 8:30 PM Wed 11 AM to 8:30 PM Thu 11 AM to 8:30 PM Fri 11 AM to 9:30 PM Sat 11 AM to 9:30 PM Sun 12 PM to 8:30 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
Photo: hunanbestchineserestaurant.com Hunan Best
Chinese restaurant · Louisa- Where
- 501 East Main St, Louisa, VA 23093-4181
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Has
- Takeout
- Phone
- (540) 967-0808
All hours
Mon 11 AM to 9 PM Tue 11 AM to 9 PM Wed 11 AM to 9 PM Thu 11 AM to 9 PM Fri 11 AM to 10 PM Sat 11 AM to 10 PM Sun 11 AM to 9 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
No longer open
- Panda Garden, 380 Emmet St N has closed.
- Shang Hai Restaurant, 312 Pantops Ctr has closed.
How we rank
Nobody at Guide2 scores the food. The ranking adds up what Charlottesville’s own judges have said in public: readers’ polls count most, then critics’ standing lists, then local press and food writers. Every point is numbered and listed under Sources below. The full method.
When our editor has eaten at these herself, her picks and notes appear at the top of this page.
What changed
- Shang Hai Restaurant closed
- Panda Garden closed
Questions
- What is the best Chinese in Charlottesville?
- Taste of China. Won Best of C-VILLE 2026 for Chinese, voted by readers; Finalist in Best of C-VILLE 2025 for Chinese, voted by readers. The Red Lantern and Peter Chang Charlottesville come next.
- How many Chinese restaurants are in Charlottesville?
- 18 are open in and around Charlottesville as of October 2026, including Asian Express, Bambu Dumpling and Noodle House, Beijing Station, East Garden, Got Dumplings and 13 more. Within a half-hour drive there are 14 more, in Scottsville, Fishersville, Lovingston, Gordonsville, Waynesboro, Ruckersville, Palmyra, Orange and Louisa.
- Where can I order Chinese online in Charlottesville?
- 7 have online ordering on their own websites: Asian Express, Bambu Dumpling and Noodle House, East Garden, Got Dumplings, Hong Kong, Szechuan Restaurant and Yuan Ho.
- Is Panda Garden in Charlottesville still open?
- No. Panda Garden has closed. For Chinese nearby, see the list above.
- Is Shang Hai Restaurant in Charlottesville still open?
- No. Shang Hai Restaurant has closed. For Chinese nearby, see the list above.
Sources
- 1Best of C-VILLE, Best of C-VILLE 2026: Best Chinese food, 2026. Checked Oct 6, 2026. Archived copy.
- 2Best of C-VILLE, Best of C-VILLE 2025: Best Chinese food, 2025. Checked Oct 6, 2026. Archived copy.
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