The best Thai in Charlottesville
Monsoon Siam leads our ranking for Thai in Charlottesville. Readers voted it first in Best of C-VILLE in 2025 and 2026. Pineapples Thai Kitchen and Pad Thai come next.
1Monsoon SiamReaders' choice, 2025, 2026
2Pineapples Thai KitchenReaders' runner-up, 2025, 2026- 3Pad ThaiNamed by The Charlottesville 29
17 Thai restaurants are open in and around Charlottesville. The top 6 are ranked first; the rest follow.
The top 6
How we rank
Photo: monsoonsiamcville.com 1Monsoon Siam
Thai restaurant · Charlottesville- Won Best of C-VILLE 2025 and 2026 for Thai, voted by readers [1]
- On charlottesville.guide's Thai list [2]
“Our restaurant serves quality food and drinks with reasonable prices, inspired by original Thai cuisine.”
- Where
- 113 W Market St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Has
- Takeout · Delivery · Catering · Patio
- Phone
- (434) 971-1515
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Photo: pineapplescville.com 2Pineapples Thai Kitchen
Thai restaurant · Charlottesville- Runner-up in Best of C-VILLE 2025 and 2026 for Thai, voted by readers [1]
“"So, our family is getting bigger"”
- Where
- 722 Preston Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Today
- Open now until 10 PM
- Phone
- (434) 202-1682
All hours
Mon Closed Tue 10:30 PM to 11:59 PM Wed 12 AM to 10 PM, 10:30 PM to 11:59 PM Thu 12 AM to 10 PM, 10:30 PM to 11:59 PM Fri 12 AM to 10 PM, 10:30 PM to 11:59 PM Sat 12 AM to 10 PM, 10:30 PM to 11:59 PM Sun 12 AM to 10 PM, 12 AM to 12 AM Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
3Pad Thai
Thai restaurant · Charlottesville- On The Charlottesville 29, a critic's list of the town's best restaurants: “Mom-and-pop serving up real homestyle Thai cooking” [3]
- Where
- 156 Carlton Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Phone
- (434) 293-4032
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Photo: chimmtaste.com 4Chimm - Thai & Southeast Asian Restaurant
Thai restaurant · Charlottesville- Finalist in Best of C-VILLE 2025 and 2026 for Thai, voted by readers [1]
“More than Thai food… we are a movement”
- Where
- 365 Merchant Walk Sq, Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Has
- Catering · Takeout · Reservations
- Phone
- (434) 218-3310
All hours
Mon 11:30 AM to 8 PM Tue 11:30 AM to 8 PM Wed Closed Thu 11:30 AM to 8 PM Fri 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM Sat 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM Sun 11:30 AM to 8 PM Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
Photo: thaicuisinecville.com 5Thai Cuisine & Noodle House
Thai restaurant · Charlottesville- Finalist in Best of C-VILLE 2025 and 2026 for Thai, voted by readers [1]
“Delight in the rich flavors of authentic Thai and Vietnamese cuisine, lovingly prepared and served in a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.”
- Where
- 2005 Commonwealth Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901
- Phone
- (434) 260-3318
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Photo: maplepinecville.com 6Maple Pine Breakfast & Thai Kitchen
Thai restaurant · Charlottesville- Finalist in Best of C-VILLE 2026 for Thai, voted by readers [1]
- On charlottesville.guide's Thai list [4]
“"So, our family is getting bigger"”
- Where
- 630 Riverside Shops Way, Charlottesville, VA 22911
- Today
- Open now until 9 PM
- Phone
- (434) 266-9733
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 PM Sat 11 AM to 9 PM Sun 11 AM to 9 PM Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
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Photo: changthaicville.com Chang Thai Cville
Thai restaurant · Charlottesville“Our menu reflects centuries of family cooking, offering traditional and innovative dishes, skillfully cooked to perfection.”
- Where
- 1232 Emmet St N, Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Today
- Open now until 9 PM
- On the menu
- Pad Thai $15.99 · Red Curry $15.99 · Spring Roll $7.99 · Thai Fried Rice $15.99
- Has
- Takeout · Delivery · Catering · Private dining · Vegan options · Gluten-free options
- Phone
- (434) 984-9998
All hours
Mon 11 AM to 3 PM, 5 PM to 9 PM Tue 11 AM to 3 PM, 5 PM to 9 PM Wed 11 AM to 3 PM, 5 PM to 9 PM Thu 11 AM to 3 PM, 5 PM to 9 PM Fri 11 AM to 3 PM, 5 PM to 9 PM Sat 12 PM to 3 PM, 5 PM to 9 PM Sun 12 PM to 3 PM, 5 PM to 9 PM Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
Photo: lemongrasscharlottesville.hrpos.heartland.us Lemongrass
Thai restaurant · Charlottesville- Where
- 104 14th St NW #6, Charlottesville, VA 22903
- On the menu
- Pad See Ew $12.99 · Panang Curry $14 · Cheese Buns $12 · Side Rice $2.99
- Phone
- (434) 244-8424
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Photo: charlottesville.silkthairestaurant.com Silk Thai Restaurant
Thai restaurant · Charlottesville“Northern Thai tradition on Fontaine Avenue”
- Where
- 2210 Fontaine Ave Ext, Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Today
- Open now until 9 PM
- Has
- Takeout · Catering
- Phone
- (434) 977-8424
All hours
Mon 11 AM to 3 PM, 4 PM to 9 PM Tue 11 AM to 3 PM, 4 PM to 9 PM Wed 11 AM to 3 PM, 4 PM to 9 PM Thu 11 AM to 3 PM, 4 PM to 9 PM Fri 11 AM to 10 PM Sat 11 AM to 10 PM Sun 11 AM to 9 PM Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
Photo: tangerinescville.com Tangerines Kitchen
Thai restaurant · Charlottesville“Our mission is to bring the flavors of Thai cuisine and traditional family breakfast to your table.”
- Where
- 32 Mill Creek Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Phone
- (434) 951-1315
All hours
Mon 10 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM Tue 10 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM Wed 10 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM Thu 10 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM Fri 10 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM Sat 9 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM Sun 9 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
Photo: silkthairestaurant.com Thai '99
Thai restaurant · Charlottesville“Dine with us on Fontaine Avenue or order online — generous portions, local farm vegetables, and the same care in every dish.”
- Where
- 2210 Fontaine Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Today
- Open now until 9 PM
- Has
- Catering · Takeout · Delivery
- Phone
- (434) 245-5263
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 4 · Report a change
Photo: thai99cville.com Thai '99 II Restaurant & Bar
Thai restaurant · Charlottesville“Thai '99 II Restaurant serves the Charlottesville area with delicious thai cuisine.”
- Where
- 915 Gardens Blvd, Charlottesville, VA 22901
- Has
- Takeout · Delivery · Full bar
- Phone
- (434) 964-1212
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- Bangkok' 99 Thai Cuisine540 Radford Ln, Charlottesville
- Chimm St.946 Grady Ave, CharlottesvilleOpen now until 9 PM
- Fresh Thai Kitchen106 5th St SE, Charlottesville
- Lime Leaf1958 Rio Hill Center, Charlottesville
- Monsoon Siam Togogo416 W Main St, Charlottesville
Worth the drive
Within about half an hour of Charlottesville.
Photo: coconutcrozet.com Coconut Thai Kitchen
Thai restaurant · Crozet“We focus on authentic, homemade, healthy Thai food.”
- Where
- 1015 Heathercroft Ln, Crozet, VA 22932
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Phone
- (434) 205-4292
All hours
Mon 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM Tue 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM Wed 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM Thu 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM Fri 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM to 9 PM Sat 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM to 9 PM Sun 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
No longer open
- Bangkok Zone Thai Fusion Food, 416 W Main St has closed.
- Tara Thai, 1107 Emmet St N Ste F 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
- Tara Thai closed
- Bangkok Zone Thai Fusion Food closed
Questions
- What is the best Thai in Charlottesville?
- Monsoon Siam. Won Best of C-VILLE 2025 and 2026 for Thai, voted by readers; On charlottesville.guide's Thai list. Pineapples Thai Kitchen and Pad Thai come next.
- How many Thai restaurants are in Charlottesville?
- 17 are open in and around Charlottesville as of October 2026, including Bangkok' 99 Thai Cuisine, Chang Thai Cville, Chimm - Thai & Southeast Asian Restaurant, Chimm St., Fresh Thai Kitchen and 12 more. Within a half-hour drive there are 1 more, in Crozet.
- Which Thai restaurants in Charlottesville take reservations?
- 1 take online bookings: Chimm St.. The rest are walk-in or by phone.
- Where can I order Thai online in Charlottesville?
- 8 have online ordering on their own websites: Chang Thai Cville, Chimm - Thai & Southeast Asian Restaurant, Chimm St., Maple Pine Breakfast & Thai Kitchen, Monsoon Siam, Pineapples Thai Kitchen, Tangerines Kitchen and Thai Cuisine & Noodle House.
- Is Bangkok Zone Thai Fusion Food in Charlottesville still open?
- No. Bangkok Zone Thai Fusion Food has closed. For Thai nearby, see the list above.
- Is Tara Thai in Charlottesville still open?
- No. Tara Thai has closed. For Thai nearby, see the list above.
Sources
- 1Best of C-VILLE, Best of C-VILLE 2026: Best Thai food, 2026. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 2charlottesville.guide, UrbanGo Listing. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 3The Charlottesville 29, The Charlottesville 29 list, 2026. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 4charlottesville.guide, Maple Pine Thai Kitchen. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
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