Expresso Italian Reataurant & Pancake House
Less than $25 (average dinner bill for 2 excluding alcohol)
Italian, Greek, and American up on Pantops. Breakfast all day.
The HooK
Great food and neighborly hospitality are the hallmarks of the Expresso Italian Restaurant & Pancake House. Building on decades of experience, we have created a special place where casual dining for the whole family meets both quality and outstanding value.
We have been serving Charlottesville since 1971 and we know great food … now we'd like to get to know you.Expresso Italian Reataurant & Pancake House




2 reviews
We were not planning on stopping by Expresso Italian Restaurant and Pancake House; we had not heard good things since the name had changed but we were in the area and decided to try it. It was a very bad experience, the older man that snapped us (should have walked out than) when we walked in was beyond rude to us and his staff. Than we got to the table and the paper place mats were sticking to the table. The server was very nice but a little nervous due to the fact that the older man kept yelling at everyone. Than the food came and it was just ok. Than we were leaving and again the older man was rude when we paid the bill. The rest of the day the 3 of us were not feeling well, but I went home and was checking my online banking and Expresso had over charged my card by several dollars! I called to request they fix the charge and I was quickly told that "banks will often add a charge to your card because the assume you will add a tip", this was the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard (I pay tips in cash). I quickly called my bank and explained what had happened. So I suggest that if you actually go to the restaurant that you double check to make sure you are charged correctly, they answered the question so quickly, like it had happened before which made me wonder if this is a regular thing.
Was up on Pantops and stopped in. We got a bit of both..breakfast and dinner. Great food and friendly staff. I loved the Veal Parmigiana and my buddy said the Eggs Benedict were awesome. Nice to find food that is good and hot when it gets to the table. Definitely on my list of 'must visit again'!!!!!!!!!!
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