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artcafe26

5107-2 Center Street, NewTown, Williamsburg, VA 23188
757-565-7788
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Ranked #6 of 250 restaurants in Williamsburg
Price range: RM0 - RM196
Cuisines: European
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: Courthouse Street
Transit: Trolley transport from NewTown to and from Merchant Square at 15 minute interval.
Description: artcafe26, the place that’s different. Inventive, fresh, tasty, mostly organic produce. Molecular cuisine incorporated in dinner menu and daily dessert menus. Seasonal menu throughout the year.
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Skillman, NJ
Senior Contributor
31 reviews 31 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We had a wonderful dinner in this restaurant, an unexpected find in Williamsburg. The decor was sophisticated, the owner was gracious and enthusiastic, and the food was delicious. We chose the "Crazy" tasting menu, six courses in all. My favorite courses were the foie gras on brioche and the six-piece dessert. When the owner saw that my husband knows wine,... More

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Summit, New Jersey
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013 via mobile

If you are on the mood for a truly artistic experience this the place. If you are hungry after a day of sight seeing with the kids, it is not. There is only a choice of 3 entrees that switch every several weeks so if you saw one in the photos submitted here (like I did, alas it will not... More

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See 3 more reviews by Katica46855 for Williamsburg
Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

What an extraordinary restaurant! Art Cafe 26 has everything going for it -- incredible, creative cuisine with beautiful presentation, ambiance, and an attentive, gracious staff and owner who is passionate about what she does. Very cosmopolitan -- reminds me of a few of my favorite places in Salzburg and in Berlin. I particularly love the croissants, fresh salads, scones, omelettes,... More

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Alexandria, VA and Mt. Desert, ME
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

Stopped in for lunch earlier this week, after hearing rave comments from some friends in who live in Williamsburg. I can truthfully say that this was the best Austrian cuisine I've had since I spent a summer studying German in Salzburg and Vienna years ago. The Wiener Schnitzel was perfectly prepared, and the roast potatoes accompanying the protein flavorful and... More

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See 2 more reviews by IBP_MDI_ME for Williamsburg
Williamsburg, Virginia
Top Contributor
117 reviews 117 reviews
76 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
89 helpful votes 89 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

We found out about the “Art Café 26” when a local travel agent was sponsoring a cruise seminar that was catered by the restaurant. We did not attend the seminar as we weren’t planning on taking a cruse this year and we didn’t want the travel agency to waste their hard earned money on us. We did decide to give... More

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Nashvillle
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275 reviews 275 reviews
206 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 68 cities Reviews in 68 cities
157 helpful votes 157 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013

Another restaurant owner suggested we stop in at the quaint Euopean Art Cafe location in the Newtown area of Wiliamsburg. On Saturday night we did and we able to snag an early table to try a quick soup course as we had reservations elsewhere that evening. The presentation is very important to Europeans and our soup course did not disappoint.... More

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See 5 more reviews by deniselagrange5 for Williamsburg
Williamsburg, Virginia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

Excellent food, energetic but harmonious atmosphere and impeccable service. Art Cafe 26 has become our local 'go to' spot for dining offering personable but professional service and creativity in atmosphere and food presentation. The Chef seems to be both culinary genius and artist---a blend of Einstein and Picasso; everything he creates is both a work of art and a perfect... More

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Clifton, Va
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

The owner is a hands on person and is there almost all the time. Paintings from featured artists are on the wall. They are for sale. The food is great but the menu could be larger. Service is good. Parking could be a problem. However its a wonderful place to eat.

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Williamsburg, Virginia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2013

Cool space, good food, interesting all around. The ambiance is comfortable, and the art is ever-changing.

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See 13 more reviews by Vicaria for Williamsburg
North Carolina
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18 reviews 18 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2013

In the middle of a modern New Town shopping area I would not expect such an excellent restaurant, call me crazy. This chef and owner are both striving passionately to produce clean, lovely Austrian tinged food....and boy is it good. All four of us got a cup of the wild mushroom soup which I would have by the quart if... More

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