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Luminosa, Asheville, NC

Luminosa

4.8
4.8
385 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 33 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Romantic
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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Graham House

What 385 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Best Overall

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Innovative

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Great for fine wines

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Romantic

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Most Booked

  • Asheville

    Best Overall

  • Asheville

    Best Food

  • Asheville

    Best Service

  • Asheville

    Best Ambience

  • Asheville

    Innovative

  • Asheville

    Hot spot

  • Asheville

    Great for fine wines

  • Asheville

    Romantic

  • Asheville

    Good for special occasions

  • Asheville

    Lively

  • Asheville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Luminosa offers an exceptional dining experience in Asheville, with "amazing" service and "delicious" Italian cuisine, featuring standout dishes like lemon pizza and gnocchi. The atmosphere is "beautiful" and "cozy," and the staff is attentive and knowledgeable. Despite minor service hiccups, Luminosa's creativity and quality make it a must-visit.
385 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great experience overall! Our server, Felix, was on point, and the food was delicious! And to top it off, the personalized birthday card for my wife made the night! Thank you to the entire team for that! Highly recommend!

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  2. Ashton

    VIP

    Greensboro

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had great food and great service. The bread service, rigatoni, and pizza were all fantastic. We plan to visit again next time we are in town!

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  3. Joanna

    VIP

    Western NC

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our reservation was delayed as the guests who had our table were slow to leave. We had to wait an additional 15 minutes. When we were seated, our server, David, brought us 2 free appetizers which were delicious. However, the kitchen must have been backed up because we had to wait for our main course. When we were finally served, it was delicious! Except for the waiting, everything was exemplary. We explored the rooftop bar, visited the Speakeasy in the basement which was wonderful and then had a delicious meal with excellent service. We look forward to returning soon!

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  4. Bill

    VIP

    Western NC

    64 reviews

    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful date night, featuring great food and service. Go and enjoy.
    LuminosaResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Bill, We are thrilled you had a wonderful experience at Luminosa. Thank you for your kind words about our food and service. We look forward to the opportunity to host you on your next date night! Thank you so much for your support, Sarah Charles Food & Beverage Director, Flat Iron

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  5. Chris

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Such good service. They really engaged with me and made it a good experience.
    LuminosaResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Chris, Thank you so much for dining with us, and thank you for your kind words about our team. I'm so glad it made for a lovely dining experience. We can't wait to host you again soon! Sarah Charles Food & Beverage Director Flat Iron Hotel

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious and the service was excellent. The food was very thoughtful and we found the wines and cocktails perfectly matched.
    LuminosaResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us. We appreciate the 5-star review and your nice comments on the "delicious" food and "excellent" service. Thank you for the support and we hope to welcome you back soon. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  7. Alice

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service. Delicious food. Beautiful surroundings. Brought a very restaurant selective friend who declared that it was the best restaurant in Asheville that she had ever had the pleasure to dine in.
    LuminosaResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Alice, Thank you for dining with us. We appreciate the 5-star review and your nice comments on the "amazing" service, "delicious" food, and our "beautiful" restaurant. We are happy to learn your friend declared us the "best restaurant in Asheville". Thank you for the support and we hope to welcome you back soon. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  8. Patricia

    VIP

    Western NC

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal! Tried the chef’s cut steak for the first time and we loved it. The lemon pizza and tiramisu were fabulous, as always. And Francisco, our server, could not have taken better care of us. Again, bravo Luminosa!
    LuminosaResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Patricia, Thank you for dining with us again. We appreciate your repeat business and you taking the time to share your nice comments on the service and the 'fabulous" lemon pizza and tiramisu. We will pass along your praises to Fran. Thank you for the support and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  9. David

    VIP

    Western NC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stellar as always! With perfect food and impeccable service, Luminosa has quickly become our favorite restaurant in town. See you again soon....
    LuminosaResponded 6 days ago
    Hello David, Thank you for dining with us again. We appreciate your repeat business and your nice comments on our food and service. We look forward to your next visit and the opportunity to be declared your favorite restaurant in Asheville. Thank you for the support. Jeff Elstro-General Manager The Flat Iron Hotel

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  10. ROBERT

    VIP

    Western NC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time eating there. Everything was wonderful. Food was delicious. Ambiance very nice. Excellent waitress. Portions generous. Courses well paced so you could enjoy your meal without feeling rushed. Two suggestions. The only portion that wasn't VEEEERY generous was the main course. The pork entree itself was ample, but there was no real side. There was a nice beet topping, but a side vegetable would have made the plate seem less barren. And the puffed pig skin, while tasty, was not an adequate substitute for a side starch. The other suggestion would be to have a dairy free dessert option. My wife is lactose intolerant and couldn't enjoy a dessert. I had the panna cotta, which was terrific. Easily the best since we went to Italy on our honeymoon 27 years ago. The rigatoni and sausage was insanely delicious.
    LuminosaResponded on 24 February 2025
    Hello Robert, Thank you for dining with us for the first time. We appreciate your nice comments and knowing everything was wonderful. We also appreciate your two suggestions on offering a dairy free dessert and the portion size of the pork entree. Thank you for the support and we look forward to welcoming you back soon for some more Rigatoni. 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 385 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

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Booked 33 times today
Google Map for Luminosa

20 Battery Park Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Graham House
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