Here fondue becomes a memorable four-course dining experience, where you can really dip into something different. Enjoy a choice of four flavorful fondue cooking styles and a variety of tasty entrees, including tender beef, boneless breast of chicken, duck, lobster, shrimp, scallops, salmon and much more. All are available in many different combinations with a variety of special dipping sauces. Cheese fondues can be ordered separately and are included with the purchase of any combination dinner. Along with every entrée, you’ll get breads, savory vegetables, and even a choice of three different fresh salads. As if that’s not enough to whet your appetite, you’ll also love the Melting Pot’s wide selection of creamy, mouth-watering chocolate fondue desserts. In addition to the Melting Pot’s ever expanding fondue menu, there’s also a growing list of fine wines. So come, relax and dip into an exciting new experience at the Melting Pot.
"We like to celebrate our anniversary at The Melting Pot every few years. We moved to Harrisonburg from Indiana last year and decided to try The Melting Pot in Charlottesville and were very pleased. We love the experience of the fondue and think it is very romantic and nice for special occasions."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Took the whole family-teenagers to Grandparents for Graduation weekend. Should have left Grandparents at home, but that wasn't the resturants fault! The Graduation Special menu was fantastic!The presentation of the food for cooking was so nice you almost didn't want to cook it. The variety of cheese and dessert fondues was really nice. Definitely want to come again."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, notable wine list
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"The Melting Pot does fondue extremely well, and provides service to match. Our waitress was friendly, polite, knowledgeable, and efficient. She made the ordering process easy by explaining and recommending. Extra dipping items for the cheese, court bullion, and hot oil fondue pots appeared almost magically, empty dishes were promptly whisked away by an attentive and polite bus staff.
They provide a proper martini as well as a decent wine list to compliment."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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"Looking for a special-occasion dinner? The Melting Pot has it all, a good wine list, great food, super service.
We selected the cheese fondue and fusion dinner, and started with the California salad which had mixed greens, pecans, blue cheese, and a delightful dressing. The lettuce was appropriately just a few degrees below room temperature, letting us know that it had just been prepared. The cheese fondue was wonderful, and not so much it spoiled our main course.
The fusion dinner and white chocolate dessert (with bananas foster, strawberries, marshmallows and more for dipping) were mouth-watering, filling, and excellent quality.
A hint - there is plenty of food, so don't necessarily place one meal order per person."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"My wife had a birthday and her son was visiting from London so this was a special occasion. We had not eaten at a fondue restaurant before but it was a fun experience. The food quality was excellent and we availed ourselves of the special offer for a half price bottle of champagne to celebrate the occasion. Our server was fun and explained the system and options well. She was not quite so attentive later in the evening and we had the distinct impression we were being hurried and she wanted to leave early. Needless to say this did not really bother us as we had a lot of catching up to do. I would recommend this restaurant for a special occasion or for a group of people."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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"My husband and i dine here for our special occasions or if we feel like a nice meal. Such a fun concept, service is always great, and food is always delicious. I highly recommend it to all."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"We came for Mother's Day and had a reservation. We were 20 minutes early but were accomodated within 5 minutes. The food is always fabulous, but more than that: because the food is served in courses and not hurried, the conversation with my wife was wonderful and we enjoyed our time there tremendously. The server was engaging and experienced. The manager came over at the end to check on us. The service was very attentive. A great time!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 11 for The Melting Pot - Charlottesville
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(Outstanding)5/5
Fantastic
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/12/2013
Food
(Outstanding)5/5
Service
(Outstanding)5/5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)5/5
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"Every time I go to The Melting Pot I am reminded of why I love it. The food is fantastic, the service is outstanding, and if I could afford to go there every day I would. My only complaint is that it is pricy. I only go when there is a special going on. The mothers day special was phenominal. I highly recommend this resteraunt."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"I wish I could describe the sensation my taste buds feel when biting into a piece of bread covered in cheese fondue or chocolate fondue with sea salt on a cheesecake. This place is the best."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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"I had a wonderful experience at The Melting Pot. My waitress was very attentive and sweet, while the food tasted divine. It was the perfect place to take my girlfriend for our 7th month anniversity. I recommed this place to anyone whos up for a new experience in fine dining."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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"My wife and I come here for dates all the time. We live in Lynchburg, so it's a bit of a drive, but it's always well worth it. The food is excellent, and the reduced prices mean that we can visit more often. The Melting Pot is definitely the place to go for a big night out!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"During this vist, I was well impressed with my server and the food offered. My server, Meagan is the benchmark by which all other servers should be judged. She explained each course thoroughly, offered advise on her "favorites", provided suggestions for the sauces and checked on our table often. Her serving team would stop by with refills on our beverages before we even had a chance to ask...what service!"
Dined on 04/03/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic
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"This was our first visit and could not have been more pleased. The food and service was wonderful. Our waiter, Jessie, was wonderful. We will return and recommend the Charlottesville Melting Pot to all our friends"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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"Extraordinary as usual. This was the first visit since the menu changed earlier this year. We absolutely loved it all. I liked the ability to choose completely different entrees. The single serving was far too much for my wife, but was perfect for me. I finished hers and we both left completely stuffed."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2010
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"We were welcomed at the door and seated immediately. The menu and cooking process was clearly explained since this was our first time with fondue. The server was helpful and attentive but not intrusive. Food was fresh and served promptly. Too expensive for a weekly visit but definitely a special occasion kind to place."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"The food was great. Service was great except the server was a little bit stumped on some questions that we had but what he didnt know, he found out and came back too us. Overall it was really good but just a little to expensive to go very often. Perfect for a special occasion."
Dined on 02/25/2013
2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion
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"This was my first visit, and it was a special occasion to celebrate my son's birthday. The staff could not have been more attentive, informative, and personable. The restaurant was nearly empty on this raw, rainy night, but the cheer inside the place more than made up for the gloom without. The process and rythym of fondue practically requires cooperation and conversation, which we never lack anyway. Our main server, Dakota, excelled in explaining the varied menu options without sounding pompous about them. The manager on duty greeted us warmly on arrival and checked back a few times throughout to assure that all was well. One caution, though: the food is delicious and plentiful. You may regret it if you do not arrive VERY hungry."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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"The food was excellent although the cheese and chocolate portions were significantly smaller this time. The waitress did not fully explain to us the Valentines Day option. We ended up overhearing about it from the table next to us. In hindsight we may have gone with it had we been given the full explanation."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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"Overall very good. Got the Valentine's day special which ended up being pretty good deal. I have no complaints, everything went smoothly and pleasantly. Though we did have to ask for the framed picture that was included in the package; our waitress had forgotten it."
Dined on 02/18/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"I took my fiancé to dinner at the melting pot to celebrate Valentines Day. The dinner did not disappoint: the food was excellent; the service was friendly and outgoing; and the experience was exciting. Overall, the dinner was nearly perfect."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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"I am never disappointed. I have been to the Charlottesville Melting Pot, three times, and every time I have been. I always enjoy it. The service is above excellent, and the food is wonderful."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Took my husband for his birthday and it was a pleasurable first for both of us. We had our infant son with us and we were welcomed graciously. We loved the food and would definitely come back again!!!"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"We were a group of four women on a weeknight. We did the four course menu. The food was great- not amazing but very delicious. The service was excellent. Manager and owner both came to check in a couple of times. The server was really sweet. Wish that she might have not been quite as intrusive on our conversation, but she was just trying to be pleasant. It was fun as a group because you can try different things. I would definitely go again."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups
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