Restaurants near Biltmore Square

Both my wife and I said yum, yum, yum. This was the best meal we had in a long time.She had pan seared salmon with succotash and I had the trout with scallops and Risotto. Truly a wonderful experience

Excellent first experience at Luminosa. David was attentive and knew the menu inside and out. Only hiccup--and we didn't really care that much--was that the first course came out well before our first round of drinks arrived. But those bone marrow tots were piping hot and delicious, and we'd rather have tots hot and ready than lingering on the line... Lemon pizza second course was quite good--plenty for 4 to share. Entrees were really well prepared: the half chicken was as good as advertised by David, the coppa steaks were **outstanding**, and the skirt was perfectly cooked. We also had gnocchi, fusilli, polenta, kohlrabi and spinach--all plentiful to share and well executed. Everything was hot when it hit the table, which is vital for a great meal. The staff was on point, and there was good support on service. Desserts have to be next level to really stand out during a great meal, but the honeycomb concoction with the semi-freddo was inventive and delicious. This particular meal was one of just a handful I can recall here in Asheville where the $130/person/all-in was *really* worth it. But it was, and we'll be back.

I wish I could give more than 5 stars on “service”, because our server, Lindsey, was *phenomenal*!! At first I was kind of internally laughing at how often she called us “friends” in her initial greeting… but by the time we left, we truly felt like friends! Lindsey is genuine & efficient. Two of the leading qualities you want in your team members!

The ambience was so much fun, especially sitting in one of the booths that are like a stable. The staff was very helpful and attentive, and the food was delicious. 

Excellent food. Small restaurant so not too loud. Great fresh oysters on the half shell.