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Luminosa, Asheville, NC

Luminosa

4.8
4.8
338 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 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 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wine

What 338 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

    Best Overall

  • Asheville

    Best Food

  • Asheville

    Best Ambience

  • Asheville

    Innovative

  • Asheville

    Romantic

  • Asheville

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Luminosa in Asheville shines with "superb" food and "outstanding" service, offering a "creative menu" and a "wonderful environment." Guests rave about the "phenomenal" tater tots and "perfectly cooked" pasta. Its elegant yet approachable atmosphere, friendly staff, and innovative dishes make it a "must" for anyone seeking a memorable dining experience.
338 Reviews
  1. Jim

    VIP

    Charleston

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rob was a very attentive and knowledgeable server. We enjoyed our meals.
    LuminosaResponded today
    Hello Jim, Thank you for dining with us. We appreciate the 5-star review and knowing you had a wonderful visit. We always enjoy learning when our service team members are recognized for providing attentive, knowledgeable and warm hospitable service. We will be sure to pass along your comments to Rob. 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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  2. Lauren

    VIP

    Alabama

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went during restaurant week and it was fantastic. Amazing beef carpaccio, pastas pizza and the chefs cut steak was divine!
    LuminosaResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Lauren, Thank you for dining with us during Asheville Restaurant Week. We appreciate the 5-star review, your nice comments on the food, 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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  3. Gerald

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visit. Top tier restaurant and best we’ve experienced in Asheville. Quality, taste and presentation of food is exceptional, as well as the service. The ambiance was relaxed and decor appealing, although noise level was slightly elevated when the room was completely filled. Still great experience and we will return.
    LuminosaResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Gerald, Thank you for dining with us for the first time. We appreciate the 5-star review and your nice comments on the food, service and ambiance. We are happy to learn you had a wonderful experience and plan to return. Thank you for the support. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  4. Leslie

    VIP

    Western NC

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience and vibrant scene. Probably the best wait service we have had at any restaurant. The menu was quite large and the food was delicious !
    LuminosaResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Leslie, Thank you for dining with us. We appreciate the 5-star review and your nice comments on the "delicious" food, "the best" service team and "great ambience". We are happy to learn you had a wonderful visit. Thank you for the support. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  5. joan

    VIP

    Western NC

    60 reviews

    4.0

    60 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there on a Friday night and this restaurant was really hopping. A lot of staff and no one was standing around. A bit on the pricey side but mostly tasty.$15 for bread service ugh. But that bread was good! An interesting variety of dishes to choose from. We were there for a restaurant week $60 for three courses. We couldn’t pick two from one course and there was no dessert course which we would’ve preferred. Ever a fun and good experience and we will definitely be back. I predict that this will be a hard place to get reservations very soon.
    LuminosaResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Joan, Thank you for dining with us for Restaurant Week. We appreciate your feedback and knowing you had a "fun and good experience. 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. Jackie

    Western NC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our second time here and won’t be our last!
    LuminosaResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Jackie, Thank you for dining with us for the second time. We appreciate the 5-star review and your recommendation to future guests. We are happy to learn you had another wonderful experience and you will be back. Thank you for the support. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  7. Sebastian

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Luminosa is our new go-to for a special night out.
    LuminosaResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Sebastian, Thank you for dining with us again for your "special night out". We appreciate your continued support and your recommendation to future guests. We look forward to your next visit. Thank you. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  8. Patricia

    VIP

    Western NC

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Luminosa never disappoints. Great wine and cocktails, amazing lemon pizza, radicchio salad with aged balsamic, fabulous bucatini carbonara, heavenly gnocchi and divine tiramisu, it was a memorable and delicious birthday dinner.
    LuminosaResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Patricia, Thank you for dining with us again, and this time for your birthday celebration. We appreciate your repeat business and knowing you had a wonderful and memorable experience. Thank you for the support. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  9. Adam

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the very best dining experiences I've had from beginning to end.
    LuminosaResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Adam, Thank you for dining with us. We appreciate the 5-star review and knowing you had a great experience from "beginning to end". We appreciate the support and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Thanks again. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  10. John

    Western NC

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    At arrival, we we met by the front host. He was a bit rude. Seemed annoyed and lacking any decorum. Very unprofessional and unpleasant. However, the young man that sat that sat us, was very nice. The service was amazing and our waitress was fantastic. My entree was unfortunately a very tough and had way to much char. The side of polenta was very tasty. My company had a pasta dish as did the other person in our party. I was able to try theirs and both were very good. The cocktails were great and the desserts were all great. There were a lot of great personal touches from staff. Overall, as much as I love wood fired food, I would have gone pasta. If the front host was much nicer, I would have given the place a higher score but he really was a bad start to what ended up being a good evening. It does get a bit noisy but it’s a busy place and is to be expected to be a little loud.
    LuminosaResponded on 19 January 2025
    Hello John, Thank you for dining with us and sharing your honest feedback. We are sorry to learn you were not welcomed in the warm hospitable manner we expect from our host and other service team members. We appreciate the 4-star rating and nice comments on the food with the exception your entree. We want to host you as are guest on your next visit so you can enjoy an all around 5-star dining experience. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Thanks again. 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 338 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today

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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.
  • Area
    Asheville
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Wine
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