Wonderful experience! Our waiter Joseph was phenomenal, he was spot on with recommendations and…read moreservice. Truly, the best service we've ever had at this location. The food is so good and so affordable. Wish they would expand the wine menu but it's ok. We had the penne-alla-vodka so tasty and fresh!

My first night in town I was lucky enough to find Vinnie's. It seemed like it was an Asheville…read morestaple and nearby. I ordered the breaded flounder and tiramisu. The serving of flounder was so generous I had the second half the next night. The mashed potatoes and broccoli with capers was very good. What I will definitely get again is the tiramisu. It was delicious. I can't express that enough. It was enough for two servings but I gladly finished it off in one.

My roommates and I used to love this charming Italian restaurant back in 2021. I knew I wanted to…read morereturn for my bachelorette, I had been dreaming of this pasta I had gotten years ago. I love that we were able to reserve a table for 10 people on a Saturday night. This place is surprisingly gluten free friendly too! My gluten free friend kept squealing with joy when she found out the focaccia was gluten free. Most of us ordered pasta dishes, but the star of the show was the arancini. It came with a vodka sauce that had some balsamic drizzled on top and we all practically licked the plate. This was the best dish. Our table ordered a variety of dishes from the burrata spaghetti to the tortellini alla panna to a fish dish and a bolognese. These dishes were ok. There was a nutmeg flavor in my tortellini alla panna that wasn't really for me. Our server was beyond kind and I really liked the staff here. I'm glad I stopped in again to try the pasta!

We came here for a friend's birthday party and I was underwhelmed…read more I really enjoyed my mocktail, and the apps were great as well. The entrees could use some work. My husband got the spaghetti with meatballs and he said it lacked seasoning. He said the meatballs were slightly overcooked and the crispy part was the seasoned part of the meal. I got the duck breast with broccolini and risotto. The duck was fantastic. There was nothing special about the broccolini and the risotto was super watery. No complaints about the service, but nothing outstanding about it either.

This place is on an intermediate side street on the hill (the map marker I looked at made this hard…read moreto tell) and is a small location inside with more exterior seating, which will work for many but not all days in Asheville. It's a small pizza and side dish menu, but it looked to be of enough quality to be worth spending an evening in Asheville on. I took a recommendation on a cabbage salad with black garlic and walnuts. It was quite mouthwatering and was a novel flavor combination for me. Now I need to go and buy some black garlic. For a pizza I went with an arrabiata, which was basically a cheese pizza with calabrian chili and a little extra cheese. It was quite indulgent, and also garlicky, with a nice charred crust that flopped in the hand and was a bit damp towards the center (generally a marker of quality). I enjoyed it enough that I didn't wish I was somewhere else, which in Asheville is saying something, and I liked the innovation on the menu. And surprisingly, I can't recall having been to any other high-end Neapolitan-ish pizzas in Asheville, so maybe this is the one that will stick.

Great pizza and drinks. Small but good. Unique pizzas. Some are olive oil based and some…read moretraditional.

10/10 service, food and ambiance! I'm one to steer clear from going to Italian restaurants due to…read moreover consumption of mediocre Italian food. Soprana has changed my perspective. Can't wait to come back here next time we are in town! TARTUFO pizza will forever be dreamt about until my next return.

The food, service, and ambiance was impressive. Especially…read moreIan, and Boone. My apologies for forgetting the name of the amazing bartender, for the DELICIOUS LEMONDROPS! He wore dark brimmed glasses with brunette hair!! Also Head Chef John!!! The wings & meatballs were amazing!!!

I can't say enough good things about Posana! The ambiance, service and food are all exactly what…read moreyou'd hope for during a celebratory dining experience. My fiancé took me here for my birthday, and I felt celebrated every step of the way. Our server Laura brought us a complimentary small bite before the meal and after dessert. She also made dessert super special and was kind and attentive the whole meal! The food was all phenomenal, I couldn't believe it was all gluten free. It felt very fresh due to the farm to table nature of the restaraunt. We started with the cheddar biscuits, which were a hit. My short rib with polenta and roast veggies was delectable and a very generous portion! Finally, we ordered 1 dessert but they brought us a trio. I was wowed by the cheesecake and olive oil cake! Would definitely return for date night or any other special occasion!

From the very beginning, this restaurant set the standard for what true hospitality and…read moreprofessionalism should look like. I was in communication with Lindsay for over four months while exploring options for hosting my wedding dinner in their private dining space. Out of more than 10 venues and vendors we considered, she was the only one who consistently showed up with prompt, thoughtful, and genuinely kind communication. Every question I had--no matter how detailed or repetitive--was answered with patience and care. She made herself available through all my moments of uncertainty, which, as any out-of-state bride can attest, is invaluable. When we finally visited in person, Lindsay went above and beyond by accommodating us outside of regular scheduling. Her attentiveness and warmth never wavered. Planning a wedding from afar can feel overwhelming, but having someone like her in your corner brings a level of reassurance that cannot be overstated. Dinner itself was nothing short of exceptional. We were served by Tennille, who elevated the entire experience. She was engaging, knowledgeable, and incredibly personable. Every dish was presented with intention, and she took the time to walk us through ingredients , local farm sourced education and preparation in a way that made the meal feel curated and special. You can tell she genuinely cares about the guest experience--it shows in every interaction. After dinner, we visited their second location to explore their private dining options. There, we met Pierre, who matched the same level of service and hospitality. He went out of his way to not only show us the space, but also recommend local after-dinner spots that could enhance the overall experience for our bridal party. That level of thoughtfulness and big-picture thinking is rare. Bottom line: this team understands that they're not just serving food--they're creating experiences. If you're looking for a venue that delivers on service, communication, and unforgettable dining, this is it.

Me and my wife found ourselves exploring Asheville for our honeymoon and found Luminosa. We…read moreinstantly reserved a table and when we showed up the service was wonderful. Our server Dan gave us the rundown on every dish and treated us to a few special gifts for our honeymoon which were absolutely delightful. If the food was a 5/5 the service was a 10. We got the beef carpaccio which neither of us had ever had before but we both loved, the bucatini for my wife who's lactose intolerant and she adored it. I got the Cannelloni, it was stuffed with braised beef and topped with a bone marrow and braising liquid reduction and it was heavenly. Couldn't recommend this wonderful restaurant more! Make sure to stop by when you're in Asheville!

Luminosa definitely paired the Happy with my Birthday! We were looking for a special place to…read morecelebrate on our trip to Asheville. We were happily greeted on our arrival with a smile and a glass of Prosecco to start the evening off right. There were flowers and a bday card on the table and Robert our server made the evening so special. His warmth, engaging manner and attention to detail made the experience so enjoyable. The food was delicious and Robert made sure that we tasted even more than we expected. I look forward to recommending Luminosa to our friends. Thanks for a memorable birthday!

We have been to Vinnie's a few times since moving here. The food is delicious and we have really…read moreenjoyed Charles, one of the bartenders. The restaurant has an old school NY Italian restaurant vibe. My husband says it's his happy place. So far, our favorites are the chicken piccata and lasagna. The chicken is moist and it's some of the best lasagna I've had. I highly recommend checking Vinnie's out.

Portion sizes were quite small for the price. Food and service were okay. I just don't think the…read morevalue was there to go again.

One of my favorite restaurants in Asheville. The menu…read morealways has a variety of options. It's hard to decide. The portions are perfect. Homemade pasta!! Seasonal Cocktails. Professional waitstaff. Italian food with a twist. Delicious!

Asheville restaurants are open for business! Please support our local businesses - the food is…read moreamazing and the staff are excited to be back at work! We love Cucina 24 and especially sitting at the chef's table where you can watch pizzas going in and out and the restaurant of the kitchen staff hard at work. The menu and wine is Italian the latter is segmented by wine region. Check this place out!

We have, finally, found our GO-TO place in Asheville. This…read morestarted on Valentines Day when our dinner plans were disrupted and at noon I had no where to go. I called and explained my dilemma to Joel. He suggested that we come sit at the few seats they had at the bar. We Did! That's where we met Genna (sp) she was busy but also engaging. When the food arrived IT WAS FANTASTIC! A+ Yesterday we went to the new location where Genna immediately remembered us and was SO delightful. We talked to her and Joel while another A+ meal arrived. I can't recommend this restaurant high enough. Food A+, Facilities A+, Atmosphere A+, Service A+++ This is our new Go-To restaurant and it should be yours as well. Gemelli wine was excellent. We sat at the bar (my request) Tim

I know this place has a strong following, but after trying it twice, it just hasn't impressed me…read more Some dishes were better than others, but overall the food leaned heavily on salt. The bean dip was so salty and garlicky that it was inedible for me. The ragu had decent flavor, but again was overly salty, and the pasta itself was very dense. The short rib dish was probably the best item we tried, though it too was quite salty. We also tried the meatballs, which were dry and not something I would order again. Another disappointment was the added credit card fee. I understand that some people may not mind this, but with the number of extra fees diners are already facing, it's frustrating and discouraging. The pricing also felt high for what was offered--pasta dishes start at $22 without protein, and adding protein begins at $9. For that price point, I expect more value and balance. Overall, I left feeling underwhelmed and found the experience overpriced for the quality.

Curate completely lived up to the hype -- and then some. We had just watched Chef Katie Button…read morecompete on America's Culinary Cup, so walking in felt like a full-circle foodie moment. The food was absolutely amazing, every single bite. The menu doubles as your placemat, which you can mark up as you go -- a fun, interactive touch that sets the tone for the whole experience. It's tapas-style, so the dishes come out to share, and I'll be honest -- the first few plates arrived quickly enough that I wondered if they were rushing us. But then the rhythm settled in perfectly. The pacing matched exactly how we were eating and conversing. We never had too much crowding the table at once, and we never felt forgotten between courses. That's harder to pull off than it sounds. The service struck exactly the right balance -- attentive without hovering. Curate is a must if you're in Asheville.

Really wanted to like this place, but for us it's a pass -- especially for the price point. The…read morehost was nice; we came in without a reservation and were added to the waitlist. The wait was only about 25 minutes, which wasn't too bad. However, we were not aware we were going to be seated at the bar and were not given the option to wait for a table instead. For this type of establishment, you'd also expect warmer and friendlier service. Again, we sat at the bar, which may not have been the best choice, but the service there was inconsistent and at times lacking. You don't pay any less sitting at the bar, so it was definitely disappointing. That said, the food itself was great. We ordered the lamb skewers and the patatas bravas, and both were absolutely delicious. My husband also ordered a coffee and the flan, and the flan was very good as well. The prices are definitely high, but the food quality was solid enough that I could understand the cost. However, part of what makes a higher price point worthwhile is receiving excellent service as part of the overall experience, and unfortunately that just wasn't the case here.