The Bavarian Chef, (540) 948-6505. Fabulous German and American cuisine. Plentiful servings. Dinners from $15-$24.   Rt. 29, Near Madison.  

Elmwood at Sparks, (540) 672-0060. Gourmet American and European cuisine in an intimate atmosphere. Entrees $15-25. Main Street, Orange, VA. Deli style lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner Friday -Saturday.

El Vaquero, (540) 672-3800. Authentic Mexican food prepared perfectly. Extensive menu. Lunch and Dinner daily. Entrees: $8-$14. Rt. 15, Orange, VA

Foti's Restaurant, (540) 829-8400. Fine Food and Tradition Unleashed! Fantastic! Superior service and extensive menu. Owner came from Inn at Little Washington. Lunch and Dinner Tuesday to Saturday. Entrees: $18-$35. E. Davis Street, Culpeper19 miles North of Orange, VA on Davis St, Culpeper. VA.

Happy Garden, (540) 672-1044. Great Oriental cuisine. Entrees from $10. On Main Street in Orange, VA.

Hazel River Inn, (540) 825-7148. Excellent restaurant located in Historic Building. Extensive menu of American Foods with a historic flair. Entrees: $18-#30. 19 miles North of Orange, VA on Davis St, Culpeper. VA.

The Inn at Meander Plantation, (800) 385-4936. Exquisite gourmet four course dinner at historic inn. $65 + Wine, Tax and Tip.  Dinner served Thursday-Saturday. 7 miles North of Orange, VA on Rt. 15. www.meander.net

It's About Thyme, (540) 825-4264. Popular restaurant for European Country Cuisine, with the emphasis on fresh ingredients and herbs. Ala carte. Entrees: $15-$22. 19 miles North of Orange, VA on Davis St, Culpeper. VA.

Keswick Hall, (434) 979-3440 19 miles south of Orange, VA on Rt. 231. Gourmet meals from award wining la carte menu. $50-70.

The Lafayette Inn, (434) 985-6345. www.thelafayette.com Culinary Delight. Extensive American and Continental menu. Lunch and Dinner daily. Entries: $17-$30. Main Street, Standardsville. 14 Miles West, of Rt 20-Rt 33 Intersection on Rt 33.

Lucio's, (540) 829-9788. Northern Italian cuisine in a comfortable atmosphere. Entrees $12-24. Dinner and Lunch - Monday to Saturday (Closed Tuesday's). 19 miles North of Orange, VA on Rt. 15 in Culpeper, VA.

The Madison Inn, (540) 948-5095. Unique and cozy restaurant located in Madison, VA. Extensive menu that changes quarterly with many local favorites. Entrees: $17-$30. Main Street, Madison. 20 Miles West of Orange, VA.

Mario's Italian Restaurant, (540) 672-3344. Operated by Italian family with an extensive menu. Well patronized by the locals. Entrees from $8.00. On Main Street in Orange, VA. 

Palladio at Barboursville winery, (540) 832-7848. Excellent Northern Italian gourmet cuisine. Four course $65, with wine accompanying each course $90+. Lunch $28/$52. Just off intersection of Rt 20 and Rt 33.

Pomme, (540) 832-0130. A true French Restaurant with a talented chef. Entrees $19 to $30. Lunch and Dinner - Tuesday to Saturday. 9 miles South of Orange, VA in Gordonsville, VA.  115 S. Main Street, Gordonsville.

Prospect Hill Inn, (800) 277-0844. Historic inn serving excellent 5 course gourmet dinners at $50. 24 miles South of Orange, VA.

Silk Mill Grill, (540) 672-4010. Sports Bar and restaurant serving dinner sandwiches, chicken, seafood and beef in former silk mill complex. Dinners $9-19.  Rt 15, Orange, VA.

Tolliver House, (540) 832-0000. Excellent American menu in a Victorian setting. Lunch and Dinner Wednesday to Sunday. Entrees: $12-$25. Main Street, Gordonsville. 9 miles South of Orange, VA.