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Luminosa, Asheville, NC

Luminosa

4.7
4.7
258 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
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, Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 2:00 pm–7:00 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.
  • Area
    Asheville
  • Cross Street
    The Complimentary valet parking service is temporarily paused.
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 258 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Innovative

  • Asheville

    Innovative

  • Asheville

    Hot spot

  • Asheville

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Luminosa offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food," "excellent service," and a "spectacular atmosphere." Guests rave about the "gnocchi, pizza, and Italian-inspired dishes." The rooftop bar is a must-see for its "exceptional views." While some mention high prices, the restaurant's unique flavors and attentive staff make it a standout in Asheville.

258 Reviews
  1. Susan

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing - everyone from reservations, front of house to the wait staff was fantastic. The food and wine was perfect. The waiter’s (Dimitri) suggestions were perfect. Mortadello pizza, bokchoy, gnocchi and rigatoni were all awesome. If I had to give one piece of constructive criticism, my husband’s risotto was little bland. Still, five stars across the board!

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  2. Bonnie

    Raleigh

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our birthday celebration meal was so perfect! Our food was delicious- Margherita pizza with the thinnest crispy crust, the green weeds salad we shared, and the little Carmelo pasta was a real treat with the added balsamic addition. All of the pasta, made in house, was al dente with perfect amounts of sauce. But the staff at Luminosa was, as always, exemplary in their attentiveness, knowledge of the menu items, and kindness. They make this wonderfully historic space worth coming often, which I have! We even got a tour of the newly opened red ribbon space - thank you Ace, Sara Charles and Amy.
    LuminosaResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Bonnie, Thank you for dining with us and celebrating your birthday . We appreciate your repeat patronage and support during these challenging times in Asheville. We always enjoy learning when our service team is providing attentive, friendly and hospitable service. We will pass along your nice comments to the team. We look forward to your next visit. Thanks again. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  3. Karen

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant - personable service and committed to sourcing local.
    LuminosaResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Karen, Thank you for dining with us. We appreciate the support during these challenging times in Asheville. Thank you for the 5-star review and nice comments on our service team's personable service and our culinary team's commitment to local sourcing. We hope to welcome you back soon. Thanks again. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  4. Rashaun

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff and food were terrific. I highly recommend them. They truly made our visit special.
    LuminosaResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Rashaun, Thank you for dining with us and sharing your nice comments. We appreciate the support during these challenging times in Asheville. We are happy to learn we made your visit "special" and hope to welcome you back soon. Thanks again. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  5. Sally

    Charleston

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy our time with you! Everything was amazing tonight 😊
    LuminosaResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Sally, We appreciate you dining with us again and are happy to learn "everything was amazing" during your visit. Thank you for supporting Luminosa during these challenging times in Asheville. We look forward to your return visit. Thanks again. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  6. Mary

    Las Vegas

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service by Laura (and a great backup team), plus everything we had was excellent. We had two pizzas as appetizers. Margherita pizza was basic but that’s what makes it so good, while the lemon pizza was a favorite of the whole table. We also had the caramelle pasta dish and the agnolotti pasta dish. The serving sizes are just right - we each cleaned our plates! We had tiramisu and vanilla gelato as well as an affogato with vanilla gelato for desserts. All were delicious. We will be back!
    LuminosaResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Mary, We were glad to have you back dining with us once again. We always appreciate when our service team members are recognized for providing wonderful and hospitable service. We will be sure to pass along your nice comments to Laura. We look forward to your next visit. Thanks again. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  7. BrowniePup17

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was outstanding! Food was delicious, fresh and local! We loved our dining experience.
    LuminosaResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us and supporting Luminosa during these challenging times in Asheville. We appreciate the 5-star rating and nice comments on the food and service. We always enjoy learning when our service team is providing outstanding hospitable service. We hope to welcome you back soon. Thanks again. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  8. Stephen

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Best meal ever!! Words can not express my joy. Last time I felt this way was when I had dinner at The Inn at Little Washington. Bravo to all the staff and chefs.
    LuminosaResponded 7 days ago
    Hello Stephen, Thank you for dining with us and sharing your wonderful comments. We are so happy to learn you enjoyed your "best meal ever" at Luminosa. Chef Graham, Chef Sean. the culinary team and service team will be pleased to hear your comments. Thank you for the support during these challenging times in Asheville. We hope to welcome you back soon. Thanks again. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  9. Rick

    E. Tennessee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our overall experience is always outstanding. Luminosa is among our top favorite restaurants in Asheville and our first choice when hosting out of town guests.
    LuminosaResponded on 16 November 2024
    Hello Rick, Welcome back and we appreciate the support during these challenging times in Asheville. We always enjoy learning when our local supporters are hosting their out of town friends and clients at Luminosa. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Thanks again. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  10. Andrew

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Wine was ridiculously expensive. Cheapest bottle was $80. Not a big fan of restaurants that you have to order veggie and starch separately from protein. Pizza was good.
    LuminosaResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Andrew, Thank you for dining with us and sharing your feedback and supporting us during these challenging times in Asheville. We are happy to learn you enjoyed our brick oven pizza. We also appreciate your feedback on our wine list. It is very important to us we are offering a wide range of wine selections at various price levels. We 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 258 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 18 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 service is temporarily paused.
  • Area
    Asheville
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 2:00 pm–7:00 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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