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Luminosa, Asheville, NC

Luminosa

4.9 (455)
$30 and under
Italian
20 Battery Park Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Innovative
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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    Asheville
  • Cross street
    The Complimentary valet parking is available on Friday and Saturday.
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 455 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Best Overall

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Innovative

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Romantic

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Most Booked

  • Asheville

    Best Overall

  • Asheville

    Best Food

  • Asheville

    Best Service

  • Asheville

    Best Ambiance

  • Asheville

    Best Value

  • Asheville

    Innovative

  • Asheville

    Hot spot

  • Asheville

    Great for fine wines

  • Asheville

    Romantic

  • Asheville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Luminosa in Asheville is a true culinary gem, offering "one of the best meals" with a menu featuring delightful dishes like lemon pizza and bone marrow tater tots. The "extraordinarily friendly and professional" staff ensures an "exceptional" dining experience, making it a must-visit for "wonderful food and service" in a "beautifully remodeled" space.
455 Reviews
  1. James

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the most amazing time and food. From the minute we walked in, it was nothing but perfection. Laura was absolutely the best and took her time to explain the menu and make suggestions. The entire time we were there the wait staff was attentive, and on top of any and all our needs and wants. We will definitely be back.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is wonderful! Kudos to the chef, but my favorite feature is the staff. The servers and hosts are kind, thoughtful and attentive to every detail. It makes a fine dining experience even finer!

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  3. Ruth

    Western NC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely unforgettable dinner. The beautiful ambiance of the restaurant and the free valet parking started the evening off on a special note. Celebrated my daughter’s 21st birthday with interesting cocktails. Our wonderful and knowledgeable server Ace guided us through the freshly made pastas and gluten free options for my husband. Overall the best meal I have had in a long time- Bravo!

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  4. Brian VIP

    Raleigh51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highest recommendation for Luminosa! As locals, we eat out multiple times per week. While AVL has many great options I’m not sure anyone is doing it better right now than the entire team at Luminosa.

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  5. Kalai VIP

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When we think of our favorite restaurant in Asheville, Luminosa undoubtedly comes to mind! Our experience here not only leaves our bellies full, but our hearts, too! We were privileged to meet Rob C while dining here. Rob is the kindest person who quite literally brings the menu to life as he walks us through each course! We love how Luminosa works closely with local farmers, and the food shows… everything is so fresh!!! Our first time here we were celebrating our honeymoon and the entire team signed a beautiful card with the sweetest messages and gifted us flowers that doubled as our table arrangement. We were so delighted and surprised at the thoughtfulness, but that was just the start of one of the more memorable dining experiences shared with my honey ❤️ This time, we requested if we could sit in the bay window once more and were overjoyed to have this opportunity to sit in this part of the restaurant once more, and all the more so to spend the evening with Rob again! Rob’s generosity and the heart for what he does makes a 10/10 meal an 100/10! We especially love the little gem salad (grilled, elevated Caesar salad—yummy!!), bread service (trust me, it delicious!!), lemon pizza (my husband talks about this pizza all the time; it tastes lovely and the story behind it is just as sweet and loving), roasted chicken with a muscadine sauce (this spells delicious all itself), bone in pork chop (my husband says this is the best pork chop he’s ever had; and it was paired with ramps in a sweet glaze!), if you can stomach even another bite we always go for the sorbets that are seasonal (muscadine; black walnut liqueur and cherry). Truly, Luminosa holds a special place in our hearts and the sweetest memories, and will always be on our list when traveling to Asheville! We hope it’s on yours, too! A special and most grateful thank you to Rob C, the wonderful team at Luminosa, and our sincerest compliments to the chefs!

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  6. Sarah

    Western NC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The lemon pizza is easily the best pizza I’ve ever had. The food was delicious and we can’t wait to go back!

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  7. Rise

    Western NC8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience at Luminoso was outstanding! I took a friend for dinner that night and the food we had the pasta with sausage was outstanding. The trout was wonderful and we split both of them. The server recommended a wonderful bottle of wine and we had a great evening.
    LuminosaResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind review Rise! We're thrilled to hear that your dinner with us was outstanding, especially the pasta and trout. It's wonderful to know that our server recommended a great wine and that you had a great evening. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Thank you for your support! Sarah Charles Food and Beverage Director, Flat Iron Hotel

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  8. Casey VIP

    Raleigh9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great dining experience. Everyone at my table agreed. We’ve all eaten here before, but we all independently at some point throughout dinner remarked how it’s one of the best meals we’ve ever had. Every bite was perfect. Our server was on point, knowledgeable, friendly, and thorough. The ambience of the restaurant was exciting, but in no way annoying. Even the booth we sat in being semi circular lent itself well to the experience. I’m not gonna go into details about the food. I’ll just say it was all outstanding and go see for yourself.
    LuminosaResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Casey, We're thrilled to hear that you and your guests had a great dining experience at Luminosa! It's fantastic to know that you all agree that our meals are some of the best you've ever had. We're so delighted that you appreciated our ambience and service. We strive to create a memorable experience for all our guests and your review reaffirms the hard work our team puts in each day. Thank you for your kind words and we look forward to serving you again soon! Thank you for your support! Sarah Charles Food and Beverage Director, Flat Iron Hotel

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  9. Prema

    Western NC1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my first visit to Luminosa. I live in North Asheville, and we are always on the lookout for great downtown spots to enjoy — both for ourselves and to bring out-of-town guests to. After hearing wonderful things from local friends, we were excited to finally try it. While the evening started off well — our waiter was kind and attentive, and the service overall was quite good — there were a few things that unfortunately left us feeling disappointed. We were seated right by the front entrance, which was less comfortable than we had hoped for, especially given the atmosphere Luminosa seems to cultivate. And although the evening felt warm and inviting at first, we were surprised toward the end when the maitre d’ approached our table. Though he was polite, the request for us to leave because they needed the table felt unnecessarily rushed and a bit condescending. We had already paid our bill and were simply finishing up conversation, not lingering excessively. Having grown up in New York City and having experienced many of the world’s most esteemed restaurants, I can say that it’s incredibly rare — and, honestly, disappointing — to be asked to vacate a table in that way. A more gracious, considerate approach would have left a very different impression, especially for local clientele who are eager to support businesses downtown. Speaking of that — while the food and ambiance at Luminosa have so much potential, I do hope the team reflects on how small gestures of hospitality can truly make or break a guest's experience. Asheville locals, especially after everything our community has weathered with Hurricane Helene and the challenges that followed, genuinely want to support local businesses. However, between the steep downtown parking costs and moments like this, it sometimes feels less inviting than it could be. I would love nothing more than to continue supporting Asheville establishments that not only serve wonderful food but also treat their guests with warm
    LuminosaResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Prema, I am extremely sorry about your experience with us this evening. We genuinely want our guests to be able to enjoy their time with us, as it is a true honor to welcome each and every person into our space. Thank you for your candor and feedback about this experience, as I will be working with our host team to have a finessed when speaking with our guests. We would truly appreciate the opportunity to welcome to you for an experience on us, so that we can leave a far better impression. We cherishlocals, like yourself, that we are lucky enough to host, and we truly would love the opportunity if you would give us a second chance. I will be messaging you privately in hopes that we can make those arrangements.

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  10. Karen

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time at Luminosa and we will definitely return in the future. The food, atmosphere and service were outstanding.
    LuminosaResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Karen, we're thrilled to hear that your first visit to Luminosa was a delight! Fantastic to know that you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience for all our guests, and your kind words are a testament to our efforts. We can't wait for the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Thank you for your support! Sarah Charles Food and Beverage Director, 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 4.9 stars by 455 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
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
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.
  • Neighborhood
    Asheville
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Pizzeria
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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