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Brio Italian Grille - Cherokee - Cherokee Casino, Asheville, NC

Brio Italian Grille - Cherokee - Cherokee Casino

4.2
4.2
3977 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 83 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Brio Cherokee is a premier Tuscan-inspired Italian restaurant in Cherokee, NC serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine, luxury wines & cocktails-our specialties include premium quality steaks, chops, seafood, made-to-order pasta and flatbreads. If you're looking for the best holiday party venue or restaurant for Thanksgiving, Brio offers easy reservations and catering services to make your event special. Whether dining in or ordering online, Brio Cherokee is the place to eat in Cherokee, NC for great Italian cuisine. Visit us today-reserve your table or order online!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (828) 497-8233
  • Website
    https://www.brioitalian.com/locations/cherokee/?y_source=1_MTU5OTgwNjQtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Bring your Brio favorites to your next event. Our catering menu offers large pans that you can bring to any occasion. To plan your next event, view our menu: http://www.brioitalian.com/menus.html
  • Private party facilities
    No matter what the occasion, BRIO's private and large dining rooms provide the perfect backdrop for all of your special events. Our packages offer a variety of high quality, made-to-order Italian specialties sure to please! Our staff will provide a memorable experience for you and your guests!
  • Private party contact
    Seaira Rose: (407) 232-8893
  • Location
    777 Casino Drive, Asheville, NC 28719
  • Neighbourhood
    Cherokee
  • Parking details
    Ample Parking Available
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Antipasti & Flatbreads

  • CalamariUS$19.00

    Crispy calamari, pepperoncini, arrabbiata, lemon aioli

    • Spinach & Artichoke DipUS$17.00

      Creamy spinach, roasted garlic, artichoke, crispy Parmesan flatbread

      • Shrimp & EggplantUS$20.00

        Pan-seared shrimp, crispy eggplant, black pepper cream sauce

        • Carpaccio*US$21.00

          Shaved tender beef, field greens, capers, mustard aioli

          • Margherita FlatbreadUS$16.00

            Vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, extra-virgin olive oil

            • Sausage, Pepperoni & Ricotta FlatbreadUS$18.00

              Sausage, pepperoni, house-made whipped ricotta, mozzarella, fresh oregano, house-made tomato sauce

              Soups & Insalata

              Add-on Grilled Chicken 6, Sauteed Shrimp 7

              • Lobster Bisque

                A light cream lobster bisque with a touch of sherry

                • CupUS$10.00
                • BowlUS$13.00

              • Soup of the Day

                Ask your server for today's special

                • CupUS$9.00
                • BowlUS$12.00

              • CaesarUS$10.00

                Romaine, Parmesan, croutons, house-made dressing

                • WedgeUS$10.00

                  Gorgonzola, bacon, tomatoes, creamy Parmesan dressing

                  • ChoppedUS$10.00

                    Chopped greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, onions, feta, red wine vinaigrette

                    Entrée Salads

                    • Grilled Salmon Salad*US$27.00

                      Grilled salmon, field greens, tomatoes, grilled asparagus, feta, crispy shoestring potatoes, balsamic vinaigrette

                      • Grilled Steak Salad*US$26.00

                        Sliced tenderloin, tomatoes, gorgonzola, mushrooms, spicy candied pecans, creamy horseradish, balsamic glaze

                        Land & Sea

                        • Chicken MilaneseUS$29.00

                          Romano-crusted chicken, fresh mozzarella, herb pasta, house marinara

                          • Grilled Salmon Fresca*US$35.00

                            Grilled salmon, asparagus, sweet potatoes, spinach, red peppers, feta, Roma tomatoes, pesto vinaigrette, balsamic glaze

                            • Gorgonzola Crusted Beef Medallions*US$41.00

                              Three filet medallions, fresh green beans, mashed potatoes

                              • Center-Cut Filet Mignon*US$52.00

                                Filet, fresh green beans, roasted fingerling potatoes

                                • New York Strip*US$51.00

                                  Aged strip steak, grilled asparagus, mashed potatoes

                                  • Tuscan Grilled Pork Chops*US$38.00

                                    Bone-in, center-cut chops, mashed potatoes, fresh green beans

                                    • Espresso Rubbed Ribeye*US$54.00

                                      Espresso-dusted 16 oz bone-in ribeye, grilled asparagus, mashed potatoes

                                      Alfredo Fresco

                                      • Fettuccine AlfredoUS$19.00

                                        Fresh fettuccine, Parmesan, house-made alfredo sauce

                                        • Shrimp AlfredoUS$25.00

                                          Our fettuccine alfredo tossed with scampi-style shrimp

                                          • Chicken & Spinach FettuccineUS$22.00

                                            Our fettuccine alfredo tossed with grilled chicken & spinach

                                            Pasta Tradizionale

                                            • Pasta BrioUS$21.00

                                              Rigatoni, grilled chicken, mushrooms, spinach, red peppers, roasted red pepper cream sauce

                                              • Spaghetti BologneseUS$19.99

                                                Signature recipe meat sauce made with ground beef & pork

                                                • Spaghetti PomodoroUS$19.00

                                                  House-made tomato compote, basil, Parmesan

                                                  • Ravioli Di BelloUS$22.00

                                                    Portobello ravioli, crimini mushrooms, roasted grape tomatoes, Grana Padano Zanetti, fresh thyme, brown butter sauce

                                                    • LasagnaUS$22.00

                                                      Oven-baked pasta layered with authentic Bolognese meat sauce, ricotta & mozzarella

                                                      • Pasta Alla VodkaUS$22.00

                                                        Ricotta-filled pasta, spicy tomato cream, crispy pancetta

                                                        Pasta Abbondante

                                                        • Lobster & Shrimp FettuccineUS$38.00

                                                          Maine lobster, shrimp, fresh fettuccine, roasted grape tomatoes & green onions in a light cream sauce

                                                          Desserts

                                                          • TiramisuUS$10.99

                                                            Traditional espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone, anglaise, cocoa

                                                            • Warm Chocolate CakeUS$10.99

                                                              Molten chocolate cake, anglaise, vanilla gelato

                                                              • Caramel Mascarpone CheesecakeUS$10.99

                                                                Mascarpone cream, anglaise, caramel drizzle

                                                                Last updated: January 24, 2025

                                                                What 3,977 people are saying

                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                4.2
                                                                4.2 based on recent ratings
                                                                • 4.2Food
                                                                • 4.2Service
                                                                • 4.3Ambience
                                                                • 4Value

                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                Loved For

                                                                • Asheville / Western North Carolina

                                                                  Most Booked

                                                                • Asheville

                                                                  Great for brunch

                                                                • Asheville

                                                                  Most Booked

                                                                Review summary

                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                Brio Italian Grille at Cherokee Casino offers a "consistently good" dining experience with exceptional service and standout dishes like the chicken parmesan and pork chops. While the "food is always exceptional," some guests note a decline in service speed and portion sizes. Despite occasional service hiccups, many patrons still "love Brio" for its delicious offerings and attentive staff.

                                                                3,977 Reviews

                                                                1. Dianne

                                                                  E. Tennessee

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined today

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Excellent service and the food was phenomenal. There was a table of young women right beside us who were very loud, but there wasn’t much that could have been done about

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                                                                2. Sharon

                                                                  Western NC

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  The waitress was great. All the staff was attentive. The food was amazing.

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                                                                3. Sue

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Las Vegas

                                                                  20 reviews

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  20 reviews

                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Our server, Tiffan, was excellent. The hostess was rather brusque not pleasant or overly helpful. The food was good. The fine touches were not there. Overall it was enjoyable.

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                                                                4. Robert

                                                                  Western NC

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Our server Chris was OUTSTANDING!!! The manager, Joseph was also excellent !

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                                                                5. Jeff

                                                                  Charlotte

                                                                  36 reviews

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  36 reviews

                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Overall, the experience was pretty good, but not as good as we had experienced in past visits. The chopped salad was not as good as in the past. The spaghetti was short of sauce.

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                                                                6. Michelle

                                                                  Greensboro

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Our server was great, the food was good, the drinks were amazing. Overall a really good visit!

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                                                                7. Andrea

                                                                  Atlanta

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  2.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 2
                                                                  2. Food 2
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                  Hadnt been there in a while prob over a year but they were definitely struggling. Our waiter was excellent however food not worth the price. Big decrease in portion size since last visit. My shrimp was undercooked so did not eat my entree they did credit that. Dessert was good

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                                                                8. A J

                                                                  New York City

                                                                  37 reviews

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  37 reviews

                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 3
                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                  Brio is consistent with their food quality and service is always fast and friendly. I recommend their chicken parmesan or Pork chops (thank me later)

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                                                                9. Bill

                                                                  Atlanta

                                                                  9 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  9 reviews

                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  We decided to sit at the bar instead of the table we had reserved. We were seated with Robert, our server and tender. He was fantastic from start to finish! Very, very helpful and friendly. We weren’t starving so we decided on the shrimp and eggplant appetizer and a flatbread pizza. Both were delicious. One of the highlights after dinner, was the best Expresso Martini that we’ve ever had. Kudos to Robert!!

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                                                                10. Richard

                                                                  Western NC

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  3.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined 4 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 1
                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                  Server was inattentive and terrible . Did not get order correct

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                                                                FAQs

                                                                Brio Italian Grille - Cherokee - Cherokee Casino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (828) 497-8233.

                                                                Brio Italian Grille - Cherokee - Cherokee Casino is rated 4.2 stars by 3977 OpenTable diners.

                                                                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                Make a reservation

                                                                2 people
                                                                7:00 p.m.
                                                                Booked 83 times today

                                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                                Google Map for Brio Italian Grille - Cherokee - Cherokee Casino

                                                                777 Casino Drive, Asheville, NC 28719

                                                                Additional information

                                                                • Neighbourhood
                                                                  Cherokee
                                                                • Hours of Operation
                                                                  Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm
                                                                • Price
                                                                  $30 and under
                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                  Italian
                                                                • Dining style
                                                                  Casual Elegant
                                                                • Dress code
                                                                  Smart Casual
                                                                • Parking details
                                                                  Ample Parking Available
                                                                • Payment Options
                                                                  AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                • Additional
                                                                  Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                • Website
                                                                  https://www.brioitalian.com/locations/cherokee/?y_source=1_MTU5OTgwNjQtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
                                                                • Phone number
                                                                  (828) 497-8233
                                                                • Catering
                                                                  Bring your Brio favorites to your next event. Our catering menu offers large pans that you can bring to any occasion. To plan your next event, view our menu: http://www.brioitalian.com/menus.html
                                                                • Private party facilities
                                                                  No matter what the occasion, BRIO's private and large dining rooms provide the perfect backdrop for all of your special events. Our packages offer a variety of high quality, made-to-order Italian specialties sure to please! Our staff will provide a memorable experience for you and your guests!
                                                                • Private party contact
                                                                  Seaira Rose: (407) 232-8893
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