Près Des Prés - French Fine Dining — Restaurant in Gordonsville

Went there for my Anniversary at suggestion of a friend. Was very hopeful. First Gentleman spilled my cocktail I had paid for at bar. The pre fix idea I love . The gnocchi had zero flavor none. The next course was fried chick pea sticks. Decent but dill overpowered the sauce . My husbands steak was good . My dish Spanish mackerel was horrible cold horrible sauce accompanied the unflavored bulgher . He said he would adjust bill but discounted drinks we had paid for at bar . Complete lack of taste as far as food. He said it was only complaint he had ever had . Hard to believe… It was by far the most flavorless Ori g food I have ever tried to consume. It by far is not French. Also there were children waiting on tables .. We did not ask for whole meal to be comped ! We only wanted mine to be comped. As rude as you were to my husband he just left . You obviously cannot take criticism. You were abrasive . Child labor is not acceptable in a supposed classy French restaurant. You don’t need to worry about us returning. I’m a very sophisticated French diner and yours is not. You could take a lesson from la Croix in...

Dining at Pres Des Pres is like being welcomed into a French family’s home. This charming, family-owned gem offers an unforgettable farm-to-table experience. The husband and wife duo are not only talented but also warm and entertaining—adding a personal touch to every meal with their humor and hospitality. Their daughters were working just as hard as the adults, and added another level of charm to the experience.

The food is outstanding—everything is fresh, beautifully presented, and erupting with flavor. You can tell that every ingredient is carefully sourced and thoughtfully prepared. The wine pairings were excellent, perfectly complementing each dish and adding another layer to the dining experience.

If you’re looking for a high-quality, intimate meal with a personal touch, this is the place to go. It’s more than just a meal; it’s an experience that stays with you long after the last bite.

The menu is seasonal and changes monthly(ish). As soon as we left, our group of six immediately booked another reservation for the...

THIS IS A DESTINATION! Enjoy the lovely vinyards surrounding Charlottesville, then make plans for a world class meal in quaint village of Gordonsville.

Happy beginnings, happy middleness, happy endings…in many words - thoughtful, attentive, creative, jovial, satisfying, delicious….😋 yummy! Indulge in a culinary, three course, seasonal journey. The selection of wine 🍷 pairing or choose your own adventure is approachable and delish!

OUR MENU: Scallop* | celery, carrot, coconut, ginger Heirloom Tomato | berbere, whipped ricotta, mint ** Cappelletti | mushroom, ricotta, lemon, sweet peas, dill Pommes Anna | yukon potato, leeks, summer truffles, hollandaise Bronzino * | espelette, plantain, sticky rice, lime Venison Strip * | green peppercorn, sunchoke, black garlic Chocolate pots de creme | cookie crumble, caramel cream Ginger Basque Cheesecake | brulleed, blackberries.

Book early as seating is xtra limited. Great experience - drop the mic!

*Note - the historic bar is also a lovely place to eat and...