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Luminosa, Asheville, NC

Luminosa

4.7
4.7
269 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Innovative
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 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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 269 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Innovative

  • Asheville

    Innovative

  • Asheville

    Hot spot

  • Asheville

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Luminosa offers an exceptional dining experience in Asheville's historic Flat Iron Hotel. Renowned for "outstanding service" and "creative, delicious food," this Italian-inspired gem features locally-sourced ingredients. Guests rave about the "amazing cocktails" and "perfectly prepared" pasta. With a charming setting and attentive staff, Luminosa is a must-visit culinary destination.

269 Reviews
  1. Tim

    Atlanta Metro

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful evening at Luminosa! The food, the service by Jamie, and the atmosphere was all fantastic. What a jewel in the Asheville crown. Thank you!

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  2. Deborah

    Miami

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was absolutely outstanding…not only delicious but so creative, beautifully prepared. The restaurant is extremely noisy though and it is difficult to hear your dinner guests in conversation.

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  3. DaynaL

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall was a good experience. Sat at the and met a few couples seated next to me. Bartender and manager was friendly. Food was good but not outstanding. Based on social media reviews I expected to be WOW’d. I had the “little gem” which was their version of a grilled Cesar salad. For the price ($16) I was underwhelmed. The head of lettuce was tiny. The gnocchi dish was raved about on social media, which is normally one of my favorite dishes. Didn’t love the vegetables that it was served with, they were quite bitter, but the gnocchi itself was soft and melted in your mouth. Overall 7/10

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  4. Susan

    Kansas City

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner with excellent service by Kristen. We truly enjoyed the interesting menu and the food was out of this world. Best dining in Asheville! And we enjoyed the exceptional cocktails at the speakeasy before dinner too. Superior staff, drinks, food and wine all around!
    LuminosaResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Susan, Thank you for dining with us. We appreciate the 5-star review and your nice comments on the food, cocktails, and service team. We always enjoy learning when our service team provides excellent and warm hospitable service. We will pass along your nice comments to Kristen. We hope to welcome you back soon. Thanks again. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  5. Susan

    Tampa

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been to brunch twice and Thanksgiving dinner tonight. Service so warm and accommodating. Turducken pasta was superb and a fun play on words. Pork chops fabulous and trout well prepared and enormous. We got side of a vegetable gratin that was so smooth and velvety. I will get more pasta next time! Tiramisu yummy.. mocktails were yummy too.
    LuminosaResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Susan, Thank you for dining with us for Thanksgiving dinner. We appreciate the 5-star review, your nice comments on the food and service. We always enjoy learning when our service team is providing warm hospitable service. We appreciate your ongoing support during these challenging times in Asheville. We look forward to your next visit. Thanks again. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  6. Gina

    Orlando

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was wonderful except the music selection and the level of loudness.
    LuminosaResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Gina, Thank you for dining with us. We appreciate the 5-star review and knowing you had a wonderful visit. We also appreciate the feedback on the music selection and volume within the restaurant. The play list will be changing for the holiday season and we will be mindful of the volume. We appreciate the support during these challenging times in Asheville and hope to welcome you back soon. Thanks again. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  7. Kimberly

    New Orleans

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Luminosa is an absolute gem in Asheville. The food was delicious, decor is great, and the restaurant team were friendly, knowledgeable, and very attentive. Highly recommend.
    LuminosaResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Kimberly, Thank you for dining with us. We appreciate the 5-star review, your nice comments on the food and service team. We always enjoy learning when our service team are providing friendly, attentive, and warm hospitable service. We appreciate the support during these challenging times in Asheville and hope to welcome you back soon. Thanks again. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  8. Izabela

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience ! The focaccia made in the house is fantastic! My trout was cooked on perfection! My husband had pasta and he loved
    LuminosaResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Izabella, Thank you for dining with us. We appreciate the 5-star review, your nice comments on the food, and knowing you had an "amazing experience". We appreciate the support during these challenging times in Asheville and hope to welcome you back soon. Thanks again. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  9. David

    Western NC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I think it's easy to say that Luminosa is without a doubt one of the best restaurants in Asheville (if not the best), both in terms of food and service. Graham House is completely on top of his game - every bite is simply perfect.
    LuminosaResponded 7 days ago
    Hello David, Thank you for dining with us. We appreciate the 5-star review and your nice comments on our food and service. We will pass along your glowing comments to Graham and the team. We look forward to your next visit. Thanks again. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  10. Miguel

    Orlando

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Restaurant. Courteous and knowledgeable customer service. Beautiful decorated. Delicious food food well presented.
    LuminosaResponded on November 27, 2024
    Hello Miguel, Thank you for dining with us. We appreciate the 5-star review and your nice comments on our service team, "delicious" food, and ambience of the restaurant. We are happy to learn you had an excellent experience and hope to welcome 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 4.7 stars by 269 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 42 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.
  • Neighborhood
    Asheville
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 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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