Restaurants in Orange County, Virginia

Located in north-central Virginia, Orange County is a rural area with rolling landscapes and beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Known for its vineyards, historic sites and fine restaurants, Orange County is an easy drive from Washington, D.C., and Richmond, Va. Hike, swim and camp in spots like Lake Anna State Park, fish and boat on Lake Orange, and go canoeing, rafting or tubing down Rapidan River.

Marshall Farms Corner Deli

Take a break from hiking and swimming at Lake Anna for a short drive to this country store, deli and wine shop. Marshall Farms serves breakfast and lunch; start the morning with a breakfast burrito and a hot cup of Green Mountain coffee. All deli sandwiches are made to order with Boar's Head Deli Meats and its own fresh cheese. Shop Marshall's store and get all you need for a picnic at the lake, including meats, cheeses and Virginia's finest products. Marshall's has a wide variety of wines made right in Orange County, and it hosts a monthly wine-tasting event. Marshall's prides itself on its healthy, organic products.

Corner of Rt. 522 and Rt. 20
Unionville, VA 22567
(540) 854-6800
marshallscheese.com

Restaurant Pomme

If you're looking for upscale dining, try the French cuisine at Pomme for lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch. The lunch menu offers items such as soups, pasta, salads, seafood and veal. For dinner, enjoy filet of sole, filet mignon, sautéed shrimp or loin of lamb. Sunday brunch offers dishes like poached eggs Florentine, omelettes and smoked salmon. There are hot and cold appetizers, desserts and coffee drinks including latte, cappuccino and espresso. Wear a jacket and call ahead for reservations.

115 S. Main St.
Gordonsville, VA 22942
(540) 832-0130
restaurantpomme.com

Mario's Pizzeria

For more casual dining, try Mario's Pizzeria for traditional Sicilian pizza and Italian cuisine. Mario's has a lunch and dinner buffet with pizza and pasta, or patrons can order off the menu for dishes such as Sicilian shrimp or scallops, veal parmigiana and chicken primavera. Appetizers include mozzarella sticks, hot wings, breadsticks and fried mushrooms. Try authentic calzones and Stromboli. There is a kid's menu and vegetarians can stick to salads, pastas and vegetable pizza. Dessert breadsticks and pizza are served along with special off-menu desserts. Prices are reasonable, with most dishes ranging from $9 to $15. There are specialty pizzas such as one with A-1 sauce as well as traditional pizzas ranging in price from $8.49-10.99 for small, $9.49-11.99 for a medium and $10.59-17.99 for a large (as of November 2009). Mario's has free Wi-Fi and delivery.

153 E. Main St.
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 672-3344
marios-in-orange.com

Article Written By Lesley Henton

Lesley Henton has a journalism degree and over 20 years of writing experience. She belongs to the Golden Key and Kappa Tau Alpha National Honor Societies. She's been published in regional magazines like "Brazos Family" and "In the Zone." Henton co-edited and wrote in the books "Discovering Greater Phoenix" and "Los Angeles: Place of Possibilities."

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