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Modesto Trattoria, Asheville, NC

Modesto Trattoria

4.6 (2497)
$50 and over
Italian
1 Page Ave STE 138B, Asheville, NC 28801

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Hector Diaz
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 2,497 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Asheville

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Modesto Trattoria in Asheville is celebrated for its "fantastic food" and "exceptional service." Guests appreciate the "cozy atmosphere" and "delicious menu options," including standout dishes like "crab cakes" and "linguini with tuna, calamari, and mussels." Outdoor seating is available, offering a "lovely dining experience."
2,497 Reviews
  1. Bill VIP

    Philadelphia41 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Modesto continues with spotty service issues. We were seated during a quiet time, and received no service for a long time. Eli, the bartender, was told by us that we had no server, and stepped in to wait on us. I am hesitant to recommend this place as this is the second time this has happened. It’s a shame as the food is worthy of more.

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  2. Janice

    E. Tennessee3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We split the grilled romaine lettuce salad and also the crab ravioli and scallops. They were both very good.We ate outside and a man was playing the saxophone, very pleasant.

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  3. Michael

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Weather permitting should we dine there again, we'll try out side as inside was uncomfortablely loud. My wife and I could barely talk to each other. The food was outstanding and the service first rate.

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  4. Susan

    Western NC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The most difficult part of the experience was trying to decide on an entree - so many amazing choices! Our fantastic server, Veronica, was very helpful and we were delighted in our selections as well as the wonderful shared bottle of wine. The evening was perfect!

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  5. Willam

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Took about 20 minutes before a server came to the table. Bread came out the same time as entrees. Disappointed overall. Food was really good however.

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  6. Joyce

    Western NC12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    On a chilly 62 degree evening, we were seated at the first table in front of the open doors. I asked if the doors were going to be open all night. They immediately moved us to a table out of the air. The waitress was exceptional and the food was fantastic. I had the linguini with tuna, calamari, mussels. My husband had the chicken parmesan linguini. We also shared the wood fired Romaine salad which would have been too much for one person. An exceptional restaurant.

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  7. Jude

    Miami15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, Hector Diaz delivers a great experience. Excellent food, service and ambience! Best in Asheville.

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  8. Thomas

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been enjoying Modesto for a little over five years now and they just seem to get better and better. The service and the meals are second to none. My wife and I are seniors and have frequented many Italian restaurants over the years, Modesto hands down is the Best!!!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We were very concerned about our experience when we were at Modesto as it is one of our favorite spots. Mike, the bartender was gone… no one seemed concern about giving us water. The waitress had to prepare ours

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  10. Susan

    Washington DC22 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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FAQs

Modesto Trattoria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (828) 225-4133.

Modesto Trattoria is rated 4.6 stars by 2497 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
8:30 PM
Booked 16 times today
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1 Page Ave STE 138B, Asheville, NC 28801

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Battery Park Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Asheville
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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