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Modesto Trattoria, Asheville, NC

Modesto Trattoria

4.7
4.7
2463 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Led by chef and owner Hector Diaz, Modesto features a farm to table approach to upscale wood-fired Italian. The menu changes twice daily and includes a variety of fresh seafood, fine meats, and house made pastas. Pizzas are hand-tossed and cooked in a wood fired oven made in Italy. To compliment your meal, our bar offers over 30 exclusively Italian wines as well as a dynamic list of classic and cutting edge cocktails. Desserts are made from scratch, including our famous tiramisu, and we proudly serve SRO Coffee.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (828) 225-4133
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Hector Diaz
  • Neighborhood
    Asheville
  • Cross street
    Battery Park Ave
  • Parking details
    Parking is available on the street, parking garage, or private lots for a fee. M-S after 6PM and all day Sunday, parking is free.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 2,463 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Asheville

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Modesto Trattoria is a beloved gem in Asheville, celebrated for its "creative and always delicious" cuisine, "outstanding service," and "intimate dining" atmosphere. Guests rave about the "freshest ingredients," generous portions, and exceptional Italian dishes like the "mushroom pasta" and "seafood risotto." It's a "must-visit" for locals and visitors alike.

2,463 Reviews
  1. Paul

    Western NC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service too. Our favorite restaurant in Asheville

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  2. Richard

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I found the veal to be a little tough and the rigatoni under it was cold. Pretty nice restaurant and I will try it again and order something else.

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  3. Raymundo VIP

    Atlanta19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and wine. Loved the fact that they make their own pasta, including a very good gluten free rice pasta. Can’t wait to go back.

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  4. MARGARET

    Western NC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My partner and I had a grand time enjoying a special birthday dinner at Modesto. Veronica, our upbeat server, made us feel welcome, was attentive to every detail, and warmly professional in her timely service to our table. The food - so many choices! - satisfied every anticipation, was artfully plated and robustly delicious. Our table for two, in a quiet corner, was perfect for the occasion. Our next visit we hope to sit at the bar. Modesto is an intimate space, cozy in the cold months, that expands with spacious streetside seating when days are warmer. We will be back. Five Stars

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  5. Brad VIP

    Pittsburgh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Anniversary dinner. Great food (fresh bread) and outstanding service.

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  6. PHAtl

    Atlanta2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We were expecting a lot more. The reviews were really good, but our experience around the food was awful. The specials menu was really large, which was a red flag. The fried flounder was inedible we actually sent it back and they offered no compensation either which was a surprise. The risotto was undercooked the fish was Slimy and had no flavor, and there was a random mix of overcooked vegetables and had no flavor. The fish cakes could have been good but they black and burnt, and had the taste of using old oil. The exception was the service which was great. The bar tender was outstanding - he made great cocktails and was so attentive. He gets 5 stars.

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  7. BethB

    Raleigh4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delightful dinner , great service . Large selection with something for everyone

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  8. Dori

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easy to walk to from hotel, food was excellent, service was quick and very friendly. We had a group of 7 and everyone enjoyed their meal. Highly recommend.

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  9. Mary

    Washington DC3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We booked our reservation that morning, drove downtown, and put money on our meter. The restaurant was CLOSED due to a gas pipe break. OK I get it but a text would have been nice

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  10. Michael

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elli, our bartender, was a wonderful waiter and bartender. Great food and service. We come at least 6-10 times a year.

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FAQs

Modesto Trattoria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (828) 225-4133.

Modesto Trattoria is rated 4.7 stars by 2463 OpenTable diners.

Modesto Trattoria does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

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Google Map for Modesto Trattoria

1 Page Ave STE 138B, Asheville, NC 28801

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Battery Park Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Asheville
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is available on the street, parking garage, or private lots for a fee. M-S after 6PM and all day Sunday, parking is free.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Hector Diaz
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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