Info

Hours of Operation

Dinner is served Monday through Saturday 5pm – 10pm
~Bar Open Late~

Location
117 5th St SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902

We are just off the Downtown Mall on the corner of Water Street and 5th street.

Tel: (434) 244-0217
Email: info@tempocville.com

What kind of food does Tempo serve?
French-American, locally sourced, organic and internationally inspired. Our food has a fun and creative element.
What time do you serve dinner, how many days a week?
We serve dinner Monday through Saturaday from 5:00pm to 10pm. Our bar is open until 12midnight Monday through Thursday and until 2am on Friday and Saturday.
Are there vegetarian /gluten free dishes?
Yes. We usually have 1 entrée and 3 or 4 appetizers and 5 or 6 vegetarian sides each day/night.  The chef can accommodate gluten free dishes when requested.
Dress code?
We suggest ‘dress casual’ for dinner service. 
At what time does the kitchen close?
10pm
What is your corkage fee?
We have a wonderful wine list and a full bar and we suggest that customers do not bring their own wine, however our corkage fee is $40 per bottle.

Do you have gift certificates?

Yes, in any denomination. Email us at info@tempocville.com
How many seats does the restaurant have?
About 100 including the Champage Room. 
What is the animal above the bar?
That is a Cape Buffalo. His name is Bart. 
Who designed the interior?
Brice Cunningham and Barbara Sieg. 
What is the chef’s name?
Brice Cunningham
Where can customers park?
Parking can usually be found on street around the Downtown Mall. There is also a parking garage on the corner of 4th and Water Street.
Where did he cook before?
Fleurie, Petit Pois (Charlottesville), 59 Poincare (Paris), London Club at The Aladdin (Las Vegas), Le Patin D’Or (Luxembourg), Le Guilleaume De Loris (France), Watergate Hotel (Wash. DC), The Willard InterContinental (Wash. DC).
What about large parties?
Tempo can seat complete tables of 6 or less on a walk-in basis. If you are interested in hosting a private event, please contact our Events Manager to discuss options. You can email events@tempocville.com  for more information. 
What is the wait time for walk-ins?
This varies greatly.  You can call ahead and speak to our host to see what the wait is like, or you can make reservations ahead of time. 
What credit cards do you accept?
All major credit cards (American Express, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover).