Modesto Trattoria

Modesto Trattoria reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Susan

   Washington DC21 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food and service are always amazing! It’s one of our favorite restaurants in Asheville!
   

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   Jeff VIP

   Western NC4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 23, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   My wife and I really enjoyed our dinner at Modesto. It was our first time dining at this downtown Asheville restaurant and we are already planning to return with friends. Dining in privacy, though, is not possible inside the restaurant. The seating arrangements are anything but romantic or exclusive (tables are set very close to each other - to the point that it was nearly impossible to hold a private conversation). There are outdoor tables available which may be seasonally used for a more quiet or private dining experience. It was chilly on the night we visited, so we chose to dine indoors. The specials menu alone is incredible. Combined with the regular menu offers, it's easy to succumb to sensory overload (in a really great way!). We both agreed that the lamb rib chops we ordered (from the special list) were among the best-prepared that we've enjoyed in years. The lump crab ravioli with seared scallops was also amazing. We look forward to returning to try one of the delectable pizza recipes, salads, and many more seafood-based entrees. AND - we were informed by our waitress that Modesto is about to open two new restaurants in Asheville named 1) Chorizo and 2) Salsa. If the same chef(s) who were responsible for our delicious dinner have anything to do with the menu at the upcoming restaurants, it's going to be pleasantly difficult decision deciding which of their restaurants to dine at!
   

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   john

   Western NC3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I have been going to Modesto for many many years. This last visit with friends the menu selections seemed to have changed. My monkfish and scallops were grilled with little relationship to the rest of the dish which was very good. The Caprese salad with the addition of the prosciutto ham was very good. The server suggestion of the Barolo was right on.
   

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   danny

   Western NC2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The shiitake onion soup was the best soup I think I’ve ever tasted. However, the mushroom pasta was not very interesting. A few of the mushrooms and possibly leaks? Or onions that had been grilled tasted as if they had liquid smoke on them. Overly smoky and fake tasting. But the service was great, the martini was wonderful, and you must get the soup.
   

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   David VIP

   London8 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Both the French onion soup, and the fish was very much over salted
   

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   Nina VIP

   New York City27 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was a very nice experience overall. Really good food, very nice server and a fun and lively vibe. Definitely recommend it.
   

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   Terry VIP

   Raleigh32 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The specials included three softshell crab dishes. The Table had 2 and they were great. Another special was the North Carolina Flounder. Another winner dish. Ordering a Special or from the menu, expect an excellent meal.
   

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   Janie VIP

   Charleston19 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 15, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   This restaurant has really gone down hill. The service was not good. The food used to be wonderful but now it is marginal. Not recommended.
   

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   Jo-Ellen VIP

   Western NC66 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very nice evening. Good food, beautiful presentation. Good drinks. All in all, glad to go back again.
   

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    Mark

    Western NC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Everything we ordered was wonderful but the crab cakes were to die for! 10/10! Service is amazing and the employees can't be beat.
    

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