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Luminosa, Asheville, NC

Luminosa

4.8
4.8
283 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
20:00
Booked 28 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Charming
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 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.
  • 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, Takeout, Wine

What 283 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Innovative

  • Asheville

    Best Food

  • Asheville

    Best Ambience

  • Asheville

    Innovative

  • Asheville

    Hot spot

  • Asheville

    Romantic

  • 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.

283 Reviews
  1. Mike

    VIP

    Greensboro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jamie was a fabulous server! He provided lots of suggestions and made the meal fun for both of us. We also loved the speakeasy that we were offered to visit while we waited for our table, a very nice touch! Great food great service, we’d definitely recommend for anyone visiting Asheville
    LuminosaResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Mike, Thank you for dining with us. We appreciate the 5-star review and your nice comments on Jamie for providing you "fabulous" service. We will pass along your compliments to Jamie and share he made your visit fun for both of you. 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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  2. Charlie

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    My table ordered many plates and we shared everything. The bok choy was beyond a doubt the best thing we had all night. I would go back and just eat two orders of that. Do not let that slip off of your menu, Luminosa. It was the most balanced and complete dish, and utterly surprising. The honeycomb semifreddo was the next favorite, and for the same reasons as the bok choy. Following that was the lemon pizza which I will be coming to get again. The caramelle was ok, but it felt incomplete, like it was missing something. The bread service was good, but a bit expensive for what we got (the focaccia was outstanding, as was the compound butter, but garlic knots are for pizzerias, and nobody wants grassinni when it's next to fresh baked bread as good as that focaccia. We all would have preferred a larger serving of focaccia and skip the rest). The polenta and tater tots were well executed. Looking forward to trying more of this menu.
    LuminosaResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Charlie, Thank you for dining and supporting us during these challenging times in Asheville. We appreciate your nice comments on the various menu items you were able to experience and your recommendation to our future guests. We look forward to welcoming you back to experience additional menu items and deliver an all-around 5-star visit. Thanks again. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  3. Melody

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the best restaurant dining experience I've had in months, and I am a foodie. Luminosa is a must! The bread, the rigatoni, the lemon pizza, and don't skip the tiramisu. Our waiter was excellent, attentive and funny, with excellent recommendations. I'm sorry I don't remember his name.
    LuminosaResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Melody, Thank you for dining with us. We appreciate the 5-star review and your nice comments and your recommendation to our future guests. We are happy to learn we provided your "best dining experience" you have had in months and our service team member delivered excellent and enjoyable service. We hope to welcome you back soo. Thanks again. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful place with fabulous food, sercice, and ambiance. We had to wait an hour after our reservation but they offered free prosecco and bread service while we waited. Good vegetarian options too.
    LuminosaResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us. We appreciate your 5-star and knowing you enjoyed your visit. We apologize for having to wait for your table. We have been experiencing our other guests are also enjoying their visit and enjoying the atmosphere a bit longer than usual. Thank you for your understanding and we hope to welcome you back soon. Thanks again. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  5. Tracy

    Greensboro

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was outstanding, best tiramisu I’ve ever had. Ordered pre-dinner drinks and they took until after the first course to arrive. Server was nice, but oblivious to the delays. Ordered after dinner drink and he had to be reminded to bring my husband’s glass of wine. Not sure what was going on but expected more attentive service for such a good restaurant. I hope this was just a one-off experience
    LuminosaResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Tracy, Thank you for dining with us and providing us with feedback on the service. This is very usual for us to not provide attentive service and we apologize for the slow bar service. Tracy, we would like to invite you back for a future visit as our guests and provide you with our 5-star service that our guests are accustomed to receiving. I will email you my contact information. Thank you for the support during these challenging times in Asheville. Enjoy the holidays. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  6. Victor

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was top notch! Our server was very attentive and respectful. Overall a wonderful experience, we would love to come back!
    LuminosaResponded 7 days ago
    Hello Victor, Thank you for dining with us and sharing your nice comments. We appreciate the 5-star review and learning "the food was top notch" and you had a wonderful visit. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Thanks again. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  7. David

    VIP

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite dining experiences. Everything we had that night was excellent
    LuminosaResponded 7 days ago
    Hello David, Thank you for dining with us. We appreciate the 5-star review and knowing this was one of "your favorite dining experiences" and everything was excellent. We also 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. Natalie

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is my second time at Luminosa but we will not return. Food is average, very small serving sizes and ridicualous pricing. Service is excellent. Notebaly, $22 for the tiniest plate of carpaccio that really wasn't raw and had the texture of deli roastbeef sliced thin is over the top. Dissapointed second time.
    LuminosaResponded on 12 December 2024
    Hello Natalie, Thank you for dining with us and sharing your feedback. We are sorry to learn you were not happy with the food portions and pricing. We are pleased you enjoyed the service; however, we strive to deliver a 5-rating experience in all rating categories. Natalie, we would like to invite you back as our guest and have the culinary team provide you with a variety of items off the menu to both experience the wide range of pasta items and other you may be interested sampling. I will send you a message with my contact information. Thank you for supporting us during these challenging times in Asheville. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  9. David

    Western NC

    62 reviews

    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were great, and we enjoyed our evening at Luminosa very much. However, the noise level was sufficiently high that we had difficulty hearing what the server was saying. Indeed, we had to raise our voices to hear each other. I discussed this with the server, and he said the noise level is lower in the rear of the restaurant. Next time, we’ll ask for a table in that section.
    LuminosaResponded on 10 December 2024
    Hello David, Thank you for dining with us. We appreciate the 5-star review, your nice comments, and knowing you enjoyed your visit. David, we are in the process of adding acoustical panels in the lower dining room to assist with the noise level. It can on occasion be louder in this area when we have large groups and guests enjoying themselves. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Thanks again. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  10. Lorie

    VIP

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful meal in a quaint, charming boutique hotel. Service was impeccable… Appalachian Italian cuisine with fresh, local ingredients. Excellent meal!
    LuminosaResponded on 8 December 2024
    Hello Lorie, Thank you for dining with us and sharing your nice feedback. We always enjoy learning when our service team members are providing friendly, knowledgeable, attentive, and warm hospitable service. We will be sure to pass along your compliments to Kristen and share "she made your experience". 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 4.8 stars by 283 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
20:00
Booked 28 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 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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