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1. Luminosa
4.8
Exceptional(338)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Asheville
Booked 30 times today
Where modern-Appalachian meets Italian-inspiration, Luminosa is bringing a hyperlocal lens to Italian cuisine, utilizing regional purveyors and local team member expertise to shape and curate the ever-evolving, seasonally driven offerings. Nestled within The Flat Iron Hotel, a historic boutique hotel in Asheville, North Carolina, Luminosa's carefully designed space radiates a welcoming tavern ambiance. Our culinary heart is a wood-burning oven, infusing a "touch of fire" into handmade pizzas, house-made pastas, and locally sourced vegetables. In homage to Asheville's renowned brewery scene, Luminosa's beverage program features local brews, including an exclusive collaboration, alongside a diverse selection of cocktails and wines.
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2. The Blackbird
4.5
Awesome(4203)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Asheville
Booked 23 times today
**PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR THANKSGIVING MENU FOUND AT WWW.THEBLACKBIRDRESTAURANT.COM WILL BE THE ONLY MENU OFFERED ON THANKSGIVING DAY**The Blackbird Restaurant is a Chef Owned Restaurant serving local, fresh ingredients. The Blackbird’s goal is to delight guests with cooking grounded in the traditions and ingredients of the Carolinas creating an unique and vibrant menu – New American with Southern Flares.The menu features the seasonal best from local farmers, fresh catches from the coast of the Carolinas, incredible local micro-brews, specialty cocktails, and great wines from the around the world. Our menu changes seasonally to reflect the bounty of the area and the chef’s creativity. The Blackbird’s award-winning food, desserts and prompt service will impress you every time.We are located in the heart of downtown Asheville, on Biltmore Ave. You can find us at the corner of The Aloft Hotel.Parking Garage is located at the back on Lexington Ave. The first hour is free.
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3. Asheville Proper
4.6
Exceptional(1729)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Asheville
Booked 18 times today
Anything worth experiencing is worth experiencing to its fullest. Anything less just wouldn’t be proper. Enter Asheville Proper, the dining affair with a flair for classic fare. With a wink and a nod towards traditional service paired with modern comfort, Asheville Proper opens the door to live fire dining.
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4. Tupelo Honey - Downtown Asheville
4.6
Exceptional(5872)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Southern • Asheville
Booked 30 times today
We are in OpenTable's Top 100 Places to Brunch in America!At Tupelo Honey, we create breakfasts, brunches, lunches and suppers that invite you to put on your Sunday’s best and gather around the table for gracious and delicious Southern food. This original, flagship location boasts over 20 years of delighting diners and providing a high energy environment that is synonymous the Asheville community. Reservations highly recommended.
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5. Modesto Trattoria
4.6
Exceptional(2433)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Asheville
Booked 9 times today
Led by chef and owner Hector Diaz, Modesto features a farm to table approach to upscale wood-fired Italian. The menu changes twice daily and includes a variety of fresh seafood, fine meats, and house made pastas. Pizzas are hand-tossed and cooked in a wood fired oven made in Italy. To compliment your meal, our bar offers over 30 exclusively Italian wines as well as a dynamic list of classic and cutting edge cocktails. Desserts are made from scratch, including our famous tiramisu, and we proudly serve SRO Coffee.
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6. The Market Place Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4065)
Price: Expensive
• American • Asheville
Booked 22 times today
Welcome to The Market Place, Asheville's culinary gem nestled in the heart of downtown! Led by Chef William Dissen, our restaurant celebrates the vibrant flavors of the region with a menu featuring locally sourced ingredients from within a 100-mile radius of Asheville. We're proud to have been named a semi-finalist for the prestigious James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant. Join us for dinner beginning at 5 pm where you can enjoy our delicious dishes alongside a local beer or a handmade cocktail.Due to the unpredictable weather in the mountains, patio tables cannot be reserved.
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7. Bargello
4.5
Awesome(495)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Asheville
Booked 7 times today
Bargello®, located in the Hotel Arras, is named after the 17th century Florentine needlepoint style. The intricacy of this stitch embodies the restaurant weaving together their love for community, cuisine, and hospitality to create the ultimate casual fine dining experience.Bargello's culinary team draws their inspiration from the flavors you experience when traveling along the Mediterranean coastline. Seasonal and locally sourced dishes include fresh hand-rolled pastas, house-made breads, and innovative cuisine from Executive Chef Tyler Slade. Bargello’s menu changes often to reflect the local produce available in Western North Carolina.Complementary valet parking is available exclusively for Bargello during dinner service from Wednesday to Sunday, between 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM. A reservation is required, and the valet service is limited to a maximum of three hours. This offer is not valid on holidays, special events, or private events.
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8. Gauchinho Brazilian Steakhouse
4.7
Exceptional(51)
Price: Expensive
• Brazilian Steakhouse • Asheville
Booked 12 times today
We welcome you to come experience the essence of Brazil! Gauchinho is an authentic, classy, Brazilian Churrascaria style steakhouse. We offer an all you can eat buffet, featuring a full salad bar, Brazilian hot dishes, and a rodizio of 15 different types of high quality, flavor bursting, mouth-watering meats; sliced directly at your table by our highly skilled Gauchos. Along with a full bar, including the world famous Caipirinha; we also offer a beautiful wine wall to browse, with a fine selection of wines from Argentina, Chile, and California. Come experience the Brazilian way of steakhouses at Gauchinho! We promise, you won't leave hungry.
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9. Laila
4.8
Exceptional(144)
Price: Expensive
• Indian • Asheville
Booked 5 times today
Step into the vibrant world of an modern Indian cuisine restaurant, where the aromas of spices and sizzling delicacies instantly transport you to India. The ambiance is lively and colorful, reflecting the spirit of modern Indian culture. The menu showcases an array of mouthwatering dishes, from tandoori kebabs to rich curries to buttery naan and aromatic biryanis. Each dish is meticulously prepared, blending a symphony of spices that leave your taste buds tingling with delight. The warmth and hospitality of the staff make you feel at home. Whether you're a fan of fiery flavors or milder options, Laila is an unforgettable gastronomic journey through the flavors of India.
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10. District 42
4.1
Excellent(17)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Asheville
We are accepting walk-ins only at this moment.District 42®, located in Hotel Arras, blends together small shareable plates, warm hospitality, and unique cocktails. Our all-day lounge and bar in downtown Asheville, the vibrant center of historic Pack Square, is open seven days a week offering a mix of tables and soft seating. You’re invited to sit back and relax in our lounge or outdoor patio while you delight in great food and libations made with house-made juices, regionally sourced bitters, and just a dash of downtown Asheville’s celebrated history.

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  • Judith
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •73 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had a lovely time! Grove Park is just beautiful and Blue Ridge was delightful and delicious! We chose this restaurant for dinner because of the Chef de Cuisine - Fred Pryzberowski - whose food we loved when he was in DC. The food was delicious and fresh. The service was attentive and kind. Yes, it is buffet style - but that made the food even more impressive because of how attentive the staff was to keeping everything filled, available, cold or hot, and very fresh! We loved the crab legs, the many salads, the prime rib, the roasted prom (sauce was yummy!) and oo la la the desserts! Bottom line: 5 stars! We will be back!
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    Blue Ridge -Omni Grove Park Inn & SpaPrice: Expensive• Southern• Asheville
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    4.7
  • Gerald
    South Carolina •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    First time visit. Top tier restaurant and best we’ve experienced in Asheville. Quality, taste and presentation of food is exceptional, as well as the service. The ambiance was relaxed and decor appealing, although noise level was slightly elevated when the room was completely filled. Still great experience and we will return.
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    LuminosaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Asheville
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    4.8
  • EveVIP
    Atlanta •115 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Haven’t been to Blackbird for a while, but went last night after a movie. The food is so consistently good! My husband had the pork chop, which was really phenomenal. I was a bit disappointed that duck wasn’t on the menu, but ordered chicken instead. It was very good. Our salads (beet/zucchini and arugula/pear) were great. Service was great also!
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    The BlackbirdPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Asheville
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    4.5
  • David
    Greater Boston •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Best fried green tomatoes, ever, and tasty fried chicken too!
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    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevillePrice: Moderate• Contemporary Southern• Asheville
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    4.6
  • Mary Lee
    Orlando / Central Florida East •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    We had family visiting from New Mexico and so it was an important meal for us. We weren't disappointed! The food was delicious! Two had the strip steak and two had the hamburger pie. Both were very good. The service was great and the view and surroundings were everything we could hope for. It was a bit pricey but worth it to have a wonderful family occasion..l
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    Edison - Omni Grove Park Inn & SpaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Southern• Asheville
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    4.6

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