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Luminosa, Asheville, NC

Luminosa

4.8
4.8
353 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
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Booked 25 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Romantic
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (828) 271-9808
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Graham House
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining available up to 24 people. Please inquire for availability for private eventsat Luminosa.com.
  • Neighbourhood
    Asheville
  • Cross Street
    The Complimentary valet parking is available on Friday and Saturday.
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 353 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Innovative

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Romantic

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Most Booked

  • Asheville

    Best Overall

  • Asheville

    Best Food

  • Asheville

    Best Service

  • Asheville

    Best Ambience

  • Asheville

    Innovative

  • Asheville

    Hot spot

  • Asheville

    Great for fine wines

  • Asheville

    Romantic

  • Asheville

    Lively

  • Asheville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Luminosa offers a "phenomenal dining experience" with exquisite food and impeccable service. Guests praise its "warm ambience" and creative menu, featuring dishes like lemon pizza and gnocchi. The restaurant's commitment to locally sourced ingredients and a "wonderful atmosphere" make it a standout in Asheville's dining scene.
353 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    Memphis

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and beautiful restaurant, and the best service I’ve experienced in Asheville. The only negative was the noise level which made conversation with table mates or the waiter difficult.

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  2. Dean

    Western NC

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Return trip after an outstanding first meal for a special occasion. The service was again great, The appetizers have become some of our favorites, the pizza, sausage and fish entries were great with wonderful flavors. Drinks were excellent and fit the meal well. Service is top shelf. They did a great job with the interior with an authentic period feel. We want to return to experience the speak easy. Happy to see they have enhanced the outdoor seating. This quickly become one of our go-to restaurants
    LuminosaResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Dean, Thank you for dining with us for the second time and putting us on your "go-to" restaurant list. We appreciate your nice comments on the food and our "top shelf" service team. We look forward to your next visit. Thank you for the support. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  3. Carol

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and attention filled service - a pretty place as well. We were seated in the far room with the picture window and in that space - as all tables were filled on a Wednesday evening ( great for Asheville’s recovery!!) - it was so very noisy. So if you have a hearing issue or are searching for a quiet dinner or planning a business dinner conversation, ask to be seated elsewhere. Otherwise 10+. We’ll be back!!
    LuminosaResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Carol, Thank you for dining with us. We appreciate your nice comments and your 10+ rating. We are happy to learn you had a wonderful visit (on a energetic night). Carol, we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Thank you for the support. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  4. Courtney

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dined at Luminosa for my birthday last night and everything was perfection! Our table was in the point of the Flat Iron building, looking out into downtown which was neat. The way they have designed the seating areas there's really no bad seats though! Our party of four shared lots of beautiful, wood fired dishes--the pork chop, tater tots, broccolini, and lion's mane were all standouts. Professional service, lovely ambiance. Can't wait to go back.
    LuminosaResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Courtney, Thank you for dining with us to celebrate your birthday. We are happy to learn "everything was perfection" and your party enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance. We look forward to your return visit. Thank you for the support. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  5. Cait

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every bite was worth every penny! No doubt the best restaurant in Asheville!
    LuminosaResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Cait, Thank you for dining with us. We appreciate your nice comments and are happy to learn you had a fantastic visit. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Thank you for the support. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  6. nelly

    VIP

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good drinks and food. I’d suggest to split from each section of menu, the pasta course was fabulous but filling. The pork “cops cut” with a habanero jelly was probably the best pork I’ve ever had, so glad our waitress recommended it.
    LuminosaResponded on February 4, 2025
    Hello Nelly, Thank you for dining with us. We appreciate the 5-star review and knowing you had a wonderful visit. We happy to learn you enjoyed the drinks and food, especially pork entree. Thank you for the support and we hope to welcome you back soon. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  7. Vivian

    VIP

    Miami

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Luminosa is amazing! This was our 2nd time dining here. They have a fantastic speak easy with great vibes! Our server, David ( I believe), was wonderful! He was our server the 1st time as well. Excellent service, care to detail and knows his food. Highly recommend Luminosa!
    LuminosaResponded on February 4, 2025
    Hello Vivian, Thank you for dining with us for the second time. We appreciate the 5-star review and knowing you had a wonderful second visit. We always enjoy when our service team is recognized for providing excellent, knowledgeable, attentive, and warm hospitable service. We will pass along your nice comments to David. Thank you for the support and we look forward to welcoming you back for your third visit soon. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  8. Neil

    New York City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food & service! Dishes were creative & delicious!
    LuminosaResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Neil, Thank you for dining with us. We appreciate your nice comments and knowing you had a wonderful visit. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Thank you for the support. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  9. Joey

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there and was recommended to try it out. Beautiful spot, service and food!
    LuminosaResponded on February 2, 2025
    Hello Joey, Thank you for dining with us for the first time . We appreciate your 5-star review and knowing you had a wonderful visit. Thank you for the support and we hope to welcome you back soon for your second visit. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  10. Bonnie

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very enjoyable dinner at Luminosa with such a wonderful server and the food is so carefully prepared and special. Their attention to food sourcing and creativity is an art they've mastered. The ambiance is a step above most of the places in town - it feels like you are out for a special meal.
    LuminosaResponded on February 2, 2025
    Hello Bonnie, Thank you for dining with us. We appreciate your 5-star review and your nice comments on the ambiance, service and the food. Thank you for the support and your recommendation to future guests. We hope to welcome you back soon. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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FAQs

Luminosa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (828) 271-9808.

Luminosa is rated 4.8 stars by 353 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.
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Luminosa

20 Battery Park Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    The Complimentary valet parking is available on Friday and Saturday.
  • Neighbourhood
    Asheville
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Graham House
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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