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Modesto Trattoria, Asheville, NC

Modesto Trattoria

4.7
4.7
2455 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
21:00
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood 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 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (828) 225-4133
  • Website
    http://www.modestonc.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Hector Diaz
  • Location
    1 Page Ave STE 138B, Asheville, NC 28801
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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What 2,455 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Asheville

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Modesto Trattoria offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food," "wonderful service," and a cozy atmosphere. Known for its diverse menu, seafood dishes, and generous portions, it's a favorite for special occasions. While some reported reservation hiccups, the "exceptional" crab cakes, "amazing" tiramisu, and attentive staff make it a must-visit in Asheville.

2,455 Reviews

  1. Dori

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Michael

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. Frank

    VIP

    Western NC

    29 reviews

    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was over spiced ! Two grandchildren ordered steak one was very tough

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  4. Marina

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner, super tasty crab cakes, and delicious cocktails!

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  5. bernhard

    Charleston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great food good service noise level medium, parking on weekend not easy

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  6. Melissa

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Don’t expect your usual Italian restaurant experience such as lasagne and Spaghetti. This is coastal Italian and the food is amazing. The service is top notch as well. You won’t find a better dining experience in Asheville

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  7. Klove

    Western NC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and the staff was amazing. Very helpful with recommendations. Huge fan.

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  8. ingrid

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We all thoroughly enjoyed our dinner - everything was delicious . Although not a cheap place to eat not crazy expensive either and many affordable options and excellent wine choices. Flavors combinations were interesting and different exceeding expectations. My friend said her tomato soup was the “best she ever had”!? My husband’s crab entrusted red snapper was extraordinary - and the truffle infused crostini wowed!

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  9. Cheryl

    VIP

    Atlanta

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We visit Asheville every year and have been to Modesto several times. I hate to say that this experience was quite disappointing. Let me begin by saying that the service was wonderful as always. Let me also say that when I step into an Italian restaurant, I do not want to be accosted by the smell of seafood. If you love seafood, then this is the place to go because the menu seemed very seafood heavy. When we go to Italian, we are going for pasta dishes with rich sauces. I got the Bolognese, and while I like my vegetables, the random hodge-page of vegetables in the dish were a bit much. My husband got the Parmesan chicken. It also had random vegetables thrown into it. The sauce on the chicken was rich, but the one on the pasta was watery. Sometimes it’s best to just leave successful dishes (that we have had there before) well enough alone.

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  10. Gina

    VIP

    Charleston

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time dining here and it was excellent! The food was so delicious and fresh!! We will be back on our next visit!!

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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 2455 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.

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2 people
21:00
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
  • Area
    Asheville
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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