Reviews for Mas in Charlottesville, VA
Would leave less than one star if possible. I have never gotten up and left a meal before even eating - but did so here after... being treated extremely rudely by the staff. Strongly encourage those thinking of dining here to reconsider. Charlottesville hasa great deal of wonderful restaurants with amazing staff. Mas is not one of them. I suspect there must have been a recent changein management or ownership - one that hopefully does not last long. Read more
Incredible experience - what a unique spot. The Paella was just right but the artichoke dip was to die for. Come here with... friends and share - you wont regret it. Read more
Beautifully renovated building with indoor and outdoor seating. The staff was pleasant and professional and helpful in ordering.... Expertly made entrees that ranged from surf to turf to garden. Not to mention the bacon wrapped dates that we had as anappetizer. This is a must stop location if you're visiting Charlottesville, and a wonderful treat for us who live here. Bonappetit. Read more
There?s a reason they are always so busy! It?s so different now that they take reservations. We didn?t have one so were stuck at... the bar this time. It?s a bit too hectic to be enjoyable for conversation. But no complaints about the food, though! The patatasbravas are always a favorite with us. Rioja is great. I didn?t like the sangria as much. Bread and olive oil ~ nothing comparesto that Spanish olive oil. I didn?t enjoy the flavor of the albondigas (meatballs); in fact, from the menu description, I didn?texpect them to be meatballs. The halloumi cheese was different but delicious! The sauce was unexpectedly slightly sweet. Theshrimp was delicious, and the sauce made it perfect. All in all, another incredible meal at Mas! Read more
I LOVE Mas. When I was in college, it was a "treat yo self" type of place. Since graduating, it's definitely become one of my... must-go-to restaurants while in Charlottesville. I have shared Mas with so many of my loved ones and they all love it too. Withcovid, they started taking reservations which I love. I have waited over an hour for a table before because it's worth it butI'm so glad I don't HAVE to anymore. The reservations do tend to book up quickly so be sure to plan ahead. The food that Ialways order include the carne asada (racion portion), papas bravas (tapas portion), artichoke dip, and the bacon wrapped dates.This past visit, my family also tried the paella and cheesecake which were both yummy. If you're not super adventurous, I wouldrecommend getting a tapas portion of a few things and then ordering more of whatever you like. The price is the same for twotapas portions as one racion portion. Aside from the amazing food, the service is always so friendly. It's a busy restaurantbut the service is quick and you get your food mostly in batches, around the same time. There is an attached parking lot butit's not super big. There is plenty of street parking nearby which is nice and Mas is right by the "I Love Charlotesville A Lot"sign which I would also recommend visiting. I would recommend trying out Mas. It's one of the gems of cville Read more
I love Mas! I?ve only been a few times but it has always been amazing. My husband and I went last night for our anniversary and... we had the best time. The staff were all super friendly and taking all COVID precautions. The food and cocktails were delicious.We will be back! Worth the 45 minute drive, for sure. Please excuse my poor photo?it does not do the food justice. Read more
Every tapas dish was absolutely delicious and perfectly plated. The grilled octopus had a nice char, and the sauce and charred... lemon was a great combo with the octopus. Texture was just the right amount of chew. Would highly recommend the gambas parillas.So garlicky and salty delicious. The hanger steak was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Look forward to coming back here again andtrying more dishes. Read more
Mas is one of the best places to eat in Virginia. Period. Consistently impressive with its flavor, service and atmosphere. ... Highly recommended. Read more