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

Brio Italian Grille - Cherokee - Cherokee Casino

4.2
4.2
4019 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 77 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–21:30
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Menu

Brio Italian Grille - Cherokee - Cherokee Casino's menu was last updated 2025-01-24.

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: 24 January 2025

                                                                What 4,019 people are saying

                                                                Brio Italian Grille - Cherokee - Cherokee Casino reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                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

                                                                  Most Booked

                                                                Review summary

                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                Brio Italian Grille at Cherokee Casino consistently impresses with "great food" and a "very good staff." Diners rave about the "excellent service," and meals like the "grilled steak salad" and "espresso rubbed ribeye." Regular patrons praise the restaurant as their "favorite in Cherokee," often celebrating special occasions there.

                                                                4,019 Reviews

                                                                1. SCMountaineer

                                                                  Western NC3 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Food was really good; service was very good; price was reasonable.

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                                                                2. OpenTable Diner

                                                                  Tahoe1 review

                                                                  2.0

                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                  1. Overall 2
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 1
                                                                  4. Ambience 2
                                                                  Our appetizer came after dinner. Our chair was broken and they would not seat us somewhere else. Plenty of tables available

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                                                                3. Elsie VIP

                                                                  Western NC49 reviews

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  I ordered the Ribeye steak and my husband had the pork chops. Both meals were very good. Our server was friendly and caring. When we come to Cherokee we always have at least one meal at Brio’s.

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                                                                4. OpenTable Diner VIP

                                                                  Western NC2 reviews

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Service with Megan was great. Took a LONG time to get our food. Reservation at 5:30pm and we were still there finishing up at 7:45pm.

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                                                                5. OpenTable Diner

                                                                  Western NC10 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Excellent food,and wonderful dining experience. Server was very attentive and a pleasure. The wife had wedge salad and Margherita Flatbread. I had spaghetti bolognese. All was fantastic. They hit it out of the park!!! We'll be back!

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                                                                6. David

                                                                  Western NC1 review

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  New sever trainee did a great job!! Name starts with le

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                                                                7. OpenTable Diner

                                                                  Western NC1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  The waiter was extremely nice and the food was awesome. I will definitely come again

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                                                                8. Randy VIP

                                                                  Atlanta8 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Much better experience with being seated at reservation time. Previous 3 dinners had a 45 to 60 minute wait after checking in at reservation time. This time we were seated within 5 minutes of res time. Service and food were great.

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                                                                9. sandra VIP

                                                                  Wilmington6 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Food was great. Pizza was awesome and so was the pork chops. So tender!!

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                                                                10. OpenTable Diner

                                                                  New York City1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined 4 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  From the host to the waitress and to the food as well as atmosphere it was a wonderful experience! We shared an entree and a salad and each had a 15oz glass of Pinot noir . They divided up the food and served warm bread upon arrival. Best $70 experience ever!! Of course we left a generous gratuity on top of that:)

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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 4019 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                Make a booking

                                                                2 people
                                                                19:00
                                                                Booked 77 times today

                                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                                Google Map for Brio Italian Grille - Cherokee - Cherokee Casino

                                                                777 Casino Drive, Asheville, NC 28719

                                                                Additional information

                                                                • Area
                                                                  Cherokee
                                                                • Hours of Operation
                                                                  Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–21:30
                                                                • 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, Takeaway, 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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