One of our "go-to" restaurants in Hendo. Never had a bad meal here. Pizzas are delicious. Mushroom pasta is Devine. And the bronzed salmon is also very good. Service is always on point. read more

Staff is very friendly, salad we had was amazing and pizza was pretty good as well. Vodka pasta was not my favorite sadly. We had carrot cake for dessert and it was the best we've ever had. We will be back to try some more of their items. read more

Great spot! This was our 3rd trip to the area and we come here everytime and have never been disappointed. This time we were smart enough to make a reservation and was able to sit on the patio - which was fantastic. My bride ordered the Roasted Butternut pizza again ($18), and it was cooked perfectly again and she loved it. I went with the Bronzed Salmon ($28) and it was much better than I expected. While the prices have went up a fair amount since the first visit here three years ago, it's still worth it. Service from Emily and the team was friendly and prompt! read more

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West First is a cute place in downtown Hendersonville. The food is very good and the servers treat you well. Lauren did a great job tonight, was attentive, but not overbearing. We enjoyed a salad and a nice bottle of rosé split between us. I had the mushroom pasta and my husband had the meat lovers pizza, then we shared the crème brûlée. Look forward to going back and try other dishes soon! Lots of things on the menu sounded so good! read more

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I prefer the supper menu to the lunch menu but both are good. It's just that the supper menu has more flavorful options. Speaking of flavorful, I had the blackened chicken pasta and I it was delicious. To quote a chef, it took me straight to Flavortown. My friend had the pizza special for the night and he gave either an 8 or a 9. He's a tough one to give that high of a rating so you know it had to be good. (I think it was sausage, mushrooms, peppers and onion?) I did try a piece of the crust because that's the base for any pizza and it had better be good, and it was delicious! read more

I stopped in here for dinner before going to a play. It's a nice looking room. I ordered the daily special pizza, as well as a side salad. The salad was a nicely-sized bowl of lettuce with cherry tomatoes and cucumbers. No notes here. However the pizza was, overall, a disappointment. It was topped with sliced beer sausage, potatoes, garlic, red onions and giardiniera. One "eats with their eyes first", and the first impression of this pizza was extreme austerity. There were six slices of sausage, which for an eight slice pizza meant two slices with no meat. There was maybe a tablespoon of giardiniera on the very center of the pizza, and what I would estimate was less than an eighth of an onion of sliced half-moons (7 or eight small pieces of onion haphazardly scattered). The outer 2/3 of the pizza was completely bare, save for cheese. The feeling was very much that they didn't prep enough ingredients for this special (I was there at 5:45pm) and needed to make them stretch. No matter what the reason, it was just a sad looking pie. Which is really too bad, in that the flavors were excellent. It just felt like someone made it who really didn't care. Looking around at other diners entrees, I didn't get that same sense of parsimony. Maybe I just ordered wrong. Service (seated at the bar) was very good. I would try this place again, but with some reservations. read more

Love this restaurant. It's airways consistently good... really good. Pizza is cooked perfectly and flavorful. Salads were good and soups were tasty. read more

West First Wood-Fired - Bbq chicken pizza. Really good - Pizza Near Me - Hendersonville, North Carolina

You can't beat a wood-fired restaurant where the first thing you see is the oven. Boisterous place with a range of local beer and food. We ordered salads with salmon and both were very good. Chocolate cake for dessert is verrrry chocolate. read more

Great service quick efficient (with Quentin) pizzas were delicious loved the thin crust. Lovely interior. Next time we prefer to sit in the main dining room on the first floor, nicer ambiance. The outdoor patio is very nice too. read more

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Nope! This review is specifically for the gluten free pizza and service. Ordered a specific gf pizza got a different gf pizza and took it because the vibes from the waiter (man) was not warm and fuzzy. The pizza crust (gf) is vile. Hard to eat. I was hungry and tried my best. I wanted to love this place. Let's face it. GF pizza is terrible. The other pizza everyone else was getting looked amazing and the host was very nice. My review reflects the stand off man and pizza only. I wanted to love this place. read more

West First Wood-Fired - What was left from the gf crust of the pizza I ate. - Pizza Near Me - Hendersonville, North Carolina

The food is usually good. Service is okay. If you expect to order what you see on the menu here, you'll be disappointed. There are 2 great dishes that we loved that are still on the menu on Yelp but are not available. read more

West First used to be my go to restaurant. I stopped going months ago because I had one of the worst Margarita pizzas I have ever had. I decided to give it another try suspecting it was just an "off night". If you are looking for authentic Neapolitan-like Margarita pizza this is not the place to go. Way too much sauce that overwhelms any of the finer flavors in the crust, basil and mozzarella cheese. Service was fine as was the environment. In the past, the Margarita pizza was pretty good. Don't know why they changed the recipe to smother it in sauce. read more

Awesome little Pizza Joint downtown off of Main Street Service is fantastic and friendly. You're offer a drink as soon as you come in. The food is incredible with incredible flavors you just can't find anywhere else. This place is a must if you are going through the area for whatever reason. read more

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The almost hour wait was absolutely worth it. The pizza was delicious. The crust was awesome. We also had the seasonal salad. Wow, apples and beets were perfect. What a great choice. The waiter was attentive. read more

Great pizza! And the gluten free crust was amazing. We will visit again. They have other GF options too.

My wife and I visited for a light lunch of house salads and a small pizza. Our waitperson was prompt and attentive, and the food was just what we wanted - fresh salads and a hot pizza with wonderful flavor. read more

Best pizza in Hendersonville Always excellent service and great food. A regular spot for us.

Amazing spot for sandwiches and pizza! First of all, eccentric interiors in a stylish way. Friendly service. Wood fired pizzas were amazing. What's even better - the max club chicken breast sandwich!! It's a must try. Tender chicken breast with rich flavor along avocado and other ingredients- definitely a mouthful of freshness and yummy things Five out of five! read more

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My wife and I have had pizza here before and it has always been pretty good. Nothing amazing but the place has good quality ingredients. Tonight we ordered a simple pep and mushroom pizza with a small salad. Not only was the price $40 (there is a 10% take out fee now?) but when we got home and opened the box the pizza just looked sad. Overly salty, we couldn't pick up the pizza because it was so floppy, I guess the bottom wasn't cooked all the way. One slice was on top of another?? How in the world did their quality drop so much. Not worth going back! read more

West First Wood-Fired - Pizza Near Me - Hendersonville, North Carolina

Amazing! I was fighting between the spaghetti and meatballs and the pizza. Our waiter stated the spaghetti was back by popular demand so decision was made! I am so glad I got the pasta even though the pizzas looked equally amazing. Huge portion, homemade pasta and meatballs. Super saucy which I was a little worried about but it was perfect! Definitely can't go wrong with anything at West First Wood-Fired. Suggest making a reservation, even on a Tuesday, if looking to dine earlier in the evening. It was definitely a popular place on Tuesday since other restaurants look to be closed on Tuesday nights in the area. read more

West First Wood-Fired - Spaghetti and Meatballs...back by popular demand I was told! - Pizza Near Me - Hendersonville, North Carolina

Located in Hendersonville -- great spot and convenient location. The place itself is a bit small but charming, with a cozy vibe. They had a nice selection of pizzas, and the chefs working the ovens (possibly wood-fired, though I'm not 100% sure) were clearly talented. The pizza was excellent -- thin crust, just how I like it. I'd easily give the food a solid 9 out of 10. Now, you might wonder why this is a one-star review. If I could give zero, I would. It's not because of the kind gentleman behind the bar or the folks in the kitchen -- they were great. Unfortunately, our experience was completely ruined by our waitress, who also claimed to be the manager. Her attitude was dismissive, rude, and made us feel like we were an inconvenience just for being there. Because of that, we skipped desserts and drinks, finished our pizza, and left. How can you eat great food that tastes so good, yet leave with such a bitter taste in your mouth? It's a shame -- amazing pizza, wonderful kitchen staff, but one person's attitude completely ruined what could have been a perfect dining experience. read more

We were staying in the area at a nearby Airbnb and wanted to grab some dinner. After looking at our options West First looked to be the answer to our cravings. We opted to take out and eat at the house. The ordering process and pick up were very easy. My only issue was parking to grab our food, but did not affect my review. I ordered the West First House Salad and Meat Lovers Pizza. Both the salad and Pizza were very tasty. The amount of food that we received was more than enough for both of us. I really enjoyed the food and would come back to this location again in the future. Please support this business. read more

In from out of town and ai can't say enough good things about this place. The service the food If lived in the area I'd be going here so much I'd file for bankruptcy read more

West First Wood-Fired - Pizza Near Me - Hendersonville, North Carolina

Let me start with the big wood fired pizza oven was so cool and I love it was on display. The service was wonderful and everyone was so nice. I went with friends and we ordered a variety of appetizers and entrees. The appetizers were great, my friend had a beer and said it was good, but the food was overloaded with garlic. It was so strong that an hour after we put the leftovers in the fridge, that's all we could smell when it was opened - even after we threw it away outside. Also, the pizza had chunks of ham on it and they were a lot, and kind of unappetizing. Overall the food was ok, but not worth the price we paid. The atmosphere was fun and interesting, but at times it did get a bit loud because sounds were just bouncing off of all the hard surfaces. read more

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Heard and read a lot about this place so tried it out! Neat eclectic industrial yet old school Italian vibe with a nice patio. We're patio type folks Our waitress was monotone - didn't really answer any question besides saying "yeah it's good" with not much enthusiasm and didn't seem to pay attention to parts of our order lol. We started with artichoke spinach dip it was really good very garlicky and chunks of artichoke yay Our salad was just what it said baby kale strawberries pumpkin seeds goat cheese n lemon mustard vinaigrette sans the walnuts - I stressed I had a tree nut allergy - but she was nearly to our table before she realized she did not have nuts removed lol The mushroom pizza was good thin crust which we like lots of garlic very tomato-y sauce but I prefer a lil more sweet note to my sauce but it was still good - the 11inch is plenty to share Overall a good experience! read more

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Very busy on a Friday night but moved quickly. We got the Hawaiian pizza, meatball pasta and the ghost cheese artichoke dip. Everything was very fresh and hot. Great portion sizes. The pasta was really fresh and you can definitely taste it! The validate parking at nearby lot read more

Great food and nice wine list too! I had a pasta dish and my daughter had a pizza...everything was delicious! Service was excellent and we'll be back for sure! read more

I ordered take out and when I got home I discovered that I was charged a 10% "take out" fee...if I would have been told about this fee when ordering I would have ordered from another pizza restaurant. read more

Best pizza in town! Thin crust, wood fired, interesting toppings. Salads, apps, beer & wine selection are also fantastic! It's always busy, and this week was no exception. It's worth the wait, (especially if any of the bars in the area are open.). They'll text you when your table is ready. read more

West First Wood-Fired - 13" Regular Greek Chicken Pizza Lunch - Pizza Near Me - Hendersonville, North Carolina

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The food and service were absolutely fantastic, and the space was really charming. We had a kale salad with salmon and a goat cheese pizza. Both were incredibly tasty. Our server was really attentive and helpful. read more

What a neat Italian restaurant, the pizza oven was huge and they were spitting out pizzas in about 90 seconds.... Yep that's about the time it took to cook. I ordered the shrimp fettuccine, it came out just as good I had imagined. Tasted perfect, creamy goodness. The shrimp you have to add for about I think 7 dollars... that gets you 5 shrimp..... so get to cutting it up if you like shrimp with your pasta... Overall the atmosphere matches the good food. I will tell you to make a reservation.... If not you might be waiting awhile... We were promptly sat at our designated time. read more

West First Wood-Fired - Pizza Near Me - Hendersonville, North Carolina

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The only obstacle is navigating the incline of the hill it is sitting on. Once parked it can be a little daunting for elderly to get to the front door. But - once inside the food, ambiance, and service are fantastic!! Always try their salad specials - they are seasonal and beautifully put together. The wood fired pizzas are spectacular. I have never left feeling hungry or disappointed. read more

We came here primarily for the homemade pasta, but my favorite thing ended up being the garlic knots. The service is prompt, even upstairs. The decor is very urban-loft style. We enjoyed our meal here a lot and would return when in the area! read more

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Really enjoyed our meal here. I got the sampler spread to start. It was hummus, artichoke dip and like a garlic olive oil dip. All were very good. It could have used more bread to dip with though. Luckily I also ordered a pizza so I was able to dip my crust in the dip. The pizza I ordered was the special pizza. It had mole and pulled beef and red peppers and red onions. It was delicious. I would definitely order again. I tried hubby's fettuccine also and it was great. Pasta was so fresh! Service was really good. This place was super busy. I am really happy we made a reservation. read more

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Stopped in to try their gluten free pizza and it was AMAZING! So many options for pizza, it was hard to choose. I had the Greek chicken and it was so yummy. Will definitely be back the next time we're in Hendersonville. read more

This place was pretty good. There are a couple of things I would not recommend like the bbq chicken pizza. They use lunch meat chicken and I am not a fan. I did love everything else we had though and the service was really good. That seems to be a rare thing these days. The all meat pizza, calzone, bruschetta and garlic knots and Campari pizza were all really delicious. I would definitely go back if I was in the area. read more

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My husband and I hardly ever go out for pizza since we have our own wood burning pizza oven. But we decided to treat ourselves and support a local restaurant. We had not been to West First in a few years. We ordered the classic, pizza Margherita. What we got was bad pizza that looked and tasted like it was made for a previous order and reheated. Crust was so dry and uniformly overdone, sauce looked like tomato paste, no sheen. Temperature was tepid at best. Barely any cheese, no basil that we could taste. Ate it since we were both hungry (lunchtime) and needed to make appointments afterwards. Wish now, we had taken a photo as these other photos pleased customers posted looked nothing like our pizza. While a pizza margarita is simple, it is nevertheless exquisite when done properly; this was not. If we had had the time, would have sent the pizza back to the kitchen. Very disappointed. read more

Everything was great! Our waiter anticipated our requests and the pizza was outstanding.

My favorite pizza place in the area, there is something for everyone on the menu! Great service, I always feel appreciated when I'm here.

Tuve una muy mala experiencia en este lugar. La mesera y el gerente fueron muy groseros y nada profesionales. Además, separaron a mi familia y no nos dejaron sentarnos juntos, lo cual fue muy incómodo. La comida estaba bien, pero el trato fue tan malo que no pienso volver ni recomendar este lugar a nadie. read more