3 italian spots in Downtown, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Downtown's food · All italian in Asheville.
Luminosa ★ 4.8
20 Battery Park Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Luminosa inside the Flat Iron Hotel in Asheville earned both a Michelin Green Star and a Bib Gourmand in the 2025 Michelin Guide American South, one of three.
Tip: Book on OpenTable through the Indigo Road site. The bar takes walk-ins and serves the full menu.
Luminosa ★ 4.8
20 Battery Park Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Luminosa inside the Flat Iron Hotel earned both a Michelin Green Star and a Bib Gourmand in the first 2025 Michelin Guide American South for its Italian.
Tip: Book on OpenTable; the chef's counter at the open kitchen takes walk-ups from 17:00. Closed Mondays.
Strada Italiano ★ 4.3
27 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801
Anthony Cerrato's Strada Italiano on Broadway Street in Asheville runs Piemonte, Tuscan, Campanian, Pugliese and Sicilian recipes alongside Italian-American.
Tip: Book on Resy. The rooftop Social Lounge upstairs takes walk-ins for cocktails and pizza late.