Bar Tomas

Came in here and enjoyed some of the best food I’ve eaten in a long time. Seriously. Everything was so fresh and delicious. I’ve been to Spain and honestly I felt like this food was definitely comparable with the tapas I’ve had in Spain. Not only that, but the hostess and Tomas himself were both lovely people. Service was quick. Ordered a few dishes but the shrimp and the crudo really stood out. Great portion sizes.

Surprisingly this made my top 5 food experiences across 3 continents!😃 With a wife that taught French cooking for a decade and a son that is a high end chef i feel my standards are high. But first we need to address what to expect when you walk in because this is not a normal dinning experience and it caught me off guard. I can't speak about brunch but dinner is authentic European fare served in a crowded aged looking diner that you might find in a really small town in the boondocks of Georgia. 😆 A strange mash up for sure! The whole deal is run by just 2 people and you can't really fit more workers in that space. So be patient - at times it gets a bit hectic but the food comes out just as fast or faster than most places. There is just a 1 page paper menu that changes monthly. Once you get past this shock, it actually becomes a fun experience. But let's talk about the food - because it's really all about the food! They serve "small" Spanish influenced dishes meant to be shared all made in house to order. I was told small but everything we ordered had quite generous portions. That day dinner dishes ranged from $8-$30. We ordered 4 different ones to share and took home a good bit. Everything we tried was cooked to perfection and put to shame meals i have had in the nicest locations. When they get tired they start to turn away customers - we were the last ones they let in that night. So come early.

Gem of a spot! Everything we tried was delicious — Spanish tapas. Nice beer and wine menu (no liquor) and good variety on the plats.

What a fun and unexpected place! You would never know by looking at the outside that there is world class delicious food being served inside. This is a 2 person show and the service and food is amazing. They also have an impressive wine list for a small casual restaurant. What a hidden gem!

I selfishly don't want to review this place because I want it to stay our little secret. Quality Pie is the best restaurant in Charlottesville. So fresh, flavorful and good variety of dishes with a rotating seasonal menu. The duo who runs this place are also so kind and helpful. Don't even get me started on the bread... it is like a warm hug when you need it most. You can tell the chef truly loves what their doing because the care with each dish is unmatched. Don't sleep on this place. It's the best!

Delicious food in a chill atmosphere — ordered the sangria, papas bravas, pan tomaquet, and gambas — each item was excellent.

Quality Pie is a must! Just the bread alone is worth a visit. Started brunch with a mimosa. My version of a mimosa is champagne with a splash of OJ. I’m the type that should make my own and enjoy at home. Don’t recommend the mimosa. Ordered the Tortilla Espanola which is basically a potato , egg, and onion pie. Next was the BLT served with potato salad and pickle. Best BLT I’ve ever had. Finished with a caprese salad. Fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. Absolutely delicious. Service: Ordered at the counter and sat at the long table in the middle. There is seating outside and at the bar area. Atmosphere: similar to an old diner.

Absolutely wonderful tapas-style fare. Plus, of course, delicious pies. They seem to be going a brisk takeout business, but we sat outside. It was a bit blustery and misty, so we sat under the front instead of at the cute picnic tables around the side. Octopus was an outstanding entry, especially after some over-complicated meals I’ve experienced recently elsewhere. Food is 5 stars, no hesitation, but I think the server was not in the mood to put up with our questions that day. I never thought to find myself in one of those “What’s the soup du jour?” “It’s the soup of the day” exchanges, but it happened twice while we were there, and it was a strange miscommunication that left me wondering if I’d been rude. I have some food restrictions, so I have to ask questions about certain things—also sometimes I’m just trying to figure out if I’ll like something. Another person who served us some pie was friendly and happy to answer questions, so who knows. I might have even encountered a chef who was chipping in instead of a server. Would I go back? In a heartbeat! I might just also read up on the menu beforehand.

Have eaten at Bar Tomas twice now and LOVED it both times. The food is outstanding! It is a casual place with wonderful service. They shift the menu based on what is in-season. Can't wait to see what they are serving next month!

I love the idea - unpretentious, small staff, focus on the food and what's in season. This place sucked all of the charm out and emphasized the brusqueness. The menu items read well but were executed poorly and the service felt intentionally mean. Easily the worst value dining experience I have had in recent years.

The food and service are great. Not family friendly, tho. We accidentally left my 3-year olds travel potty there on a Tuesday. We called them daily and got no answer. (They have no regular hours). After making contact about our travel potty we were told they noticed it outside but, after arriving, apparently, someone had taken it. The host didn't apologize, just communicated her shock that someone would steal a potty. (Those travel potties cost more than their expensive, but delicious offerings.) Story short: We're never going back.