Queen City Bistro Reserve
A table filled with Queen City Bistro dishes ready to share

Italian-Southern dining on Beverley Street

Southern comfort,
Italian soul.

A family-owned downtown Staunton restaurant for dinner, drinks and occasions worth gathering for.

Dinner in Staunton, Virginia

A little Italy.
A lot of Virginia.

Come for something delicious. Stay because you feel at home.

Queen City Bistro brings Italian inspiration and Southern comfort together at 23 East Beverley Street—close to downtown theatres, shops and galleries.

Meet our family →

What guides us

Xenia.
A house of welcome./ guest-friendship /

Arrive as a guest. Leave as our friend.

Our guiding philosophy comes from the ancient Greek idea of xenia: the care and generosity that turn strangers into friends. At Queen City Bistro, that means a sincere welcome, attention to the little things and a place at the table where you feel you belong—whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth.

Rigatoni Bolognese at Queen City Bistro

Dinner menu

Made to savor.

Crab cakes, trout, brisket, pasta and shareable starters—Southern comfort and Italian favorites from the first bite to the last forkful.

See the full dinner menu
The bar at Queen City Bistro in Staunton

Cocktails, wine & beer

Stay for another round.

House cocktails, spirit-free drinks, local beer and a bottle list that travels from Virginia to Italy and beyond.

Explore drinksBottle list →

Hours & happenings

Make a night of it.

Monday
Closed
Tuesday–Thursday
4:30–9:00 pm
Friday & Saturday
4:30 pm–1:00 am
Sunday
3:30–8:00 pm
Live music and weekly happenings →

Monthly Chef’s Table

Five courses cooked at a communal table by Chef Tom Hughes, hosted with his wife, Dianna Anglin. Limited seating, $65 per person plus tax and gratuity, with optional wine pairings.

Explore the Chef’s Table & October menu →

Visit downtown Staunton

Find your table.

23 East Beverley Street
Staunton, Virginia 24401

(540) 490-4497
QueenCityBistroVA@gmail.com

Reserve a table ↗Directions & parking →
Private event room prepared for a celebration at Queen City Bistro

Private dining in Staunton

Room for your story.

Host a business dinner, holiday party, birthday, family gathering or cocktail reception in our historic downtown spaces.

Explore private events
A wedding reception table at Queen City Bistro

Rehearsal dinners & small weddings

Your people. Your evening.

Gather your closest people for a rehearsal dinner, welcome party, intimate reception or small wedding celebration with dinner and drinks under one roof.

Plan a rehearsal dinner
The Allen family sharing a meal at Queen City Bistro

Our family

A family dream.
An open door.

John Allen and Arianna Allen-Hawkes dreamed of a restaurant where food, family and hospitality could grow together. With sister-in-law and co-founder Anna Lien, they brought that dream to life in historic downtown Staunton, opening Queen City Bistro in March 2024.

Read our family’s story →
Chef Tom Hughes preparing a dish at Queen City Bistro

Our people

The heart
of the house.

From Chef Tom Hughes in the kitchen to the people welcoming you at the door, mixing your drink and caring for your table, our team makes the bistro feel like home. Get to know the personalities and stories behind your evening with us.

Meet our staff →
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