22 Best Italian Restaurants in Asheville

“We have visited once for dinner and once for breakfast and I have a tough time putting down my utensils. Dinner with 4 had tartar and mussels and calamari apps and all were perfect. I had the Gemelli pasta dish (gluten sensitive) and enjoyed the flavors. For breakfast I had the Benedict Hash. My mouth wants to marry that sauce. The steak and eggs were perfectly cooked, the sauce is bold with lemon and paprika and oh so delicious.“

“One of the best hotel stays I've ever experienced.“

“My wife and I have made it a holiday tradition to dine at The Original Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian every time we visit Asheville. If you’re looking for a meal that feels genuinely authentic and welcoming, this is the one spot you absolutely have to visit.\n\nThe Food We started with the house-made fried mozzarella sticks, and I’m not exaggerating when I say they are by far the best I’ve ever had. For the main course, I had the sausage, peppers, and onions, while my wife went with the twice-baked lasagna. Both dishes were delicious, high-quality, and more than enough to satisfy a hearty appetite.\n\nThe Service We did have a small hiccup getting a table when we first arrived, but the manager was excellent. Once the issue was brought to their attention, they stepped in immediately to make sure we were seated and taken care of quickly.\n\nOne Quick Tip The only reason I’m giving this 4 stars instead of 5 is the parking. It’s notoriously difficult to find a spot nearby, and since they do not take reservations, you’ll want to arrive well ahead of time to account for the hunt for a parking space and the likely wait for a table.\n\nIt’s a local favorite for a reason—totally worth the extra effort!“

“We’ve had Italian from the West Coast to the East Coast - this is definitely worth the stop! I had the chicken parm and my wife had the baked ziti. I was a huge fan of the chicken, it was fantastic! The sauce was a bit acidic, while I prefer hints of sweet sauce instead. We’ll be back next time we’re in the area. I’d like to try the Sunday Gravy next time!“

“To say that Bargello far exceeded my expectations tonight is an understatement. I’ve lived in Asheville for 3 years and have yet to have found a place I truly would say had amazing food- until I stumbled upon this gem. Often I am told about places to go and how amazing they are- do not miss out on this place it is all true! Chef Tyler is an artist his food is creative, delicious and full of flavor- Delvin and our waitress Rachel were an absolute delight as well. Will be returning here.“

“Strada Italiano really impressed me. It has an inviting, upscale vibe that’s perfect for a night out. The vegan food was delicious—creative, flavorful, and satisfying. The ravioli especially was so good, easily one of the best dishes I’ve had in a while. Their drink menu is excellent too, with options that pair perfectly with the meal. Highly recommend for a night out with amazing food and a cozy atmosphere!“

“Wonderful Place!“

“My husband and I both ordered the Veal Marsala and it was delicious. Christine our waitress was super friendly and very attentive.“

“Great food great service . Crabcakes are phenomenal !!!“

“Lovely server with colorful hair.great food“

“My girlfriend and I stopped into the Olive Garden in Asheville on Tunnel Road and we had their soup and salad and it was probably the best lunch I’ve ever had. It was really good and our waiters name was Rain. I know, a very unusual name. He said he liked his name, but when when he was a kid, the other kids would tease him saying rain rain go away come back another day but he had a great sense of humor about it, lifting our spirits, making our day a lot more fun and we will certainly be going back to Olive Garden again!“

“Best pizza in town! I could eat there every day!“

“We eat here alot and we love it my boyfriend gets the wings and pizza its better than papa johns or pizza hut“

“Apollo Flame Bistro is by far the best Greek restaurant around. The food is great and the staff is very professional. My favorites are lamb gyro and the meat ravioli.“

“Twisted Laurel was a perfect fit for our day trip to Asheville. The food was delicious. The service is fantastic. Thanks, Josh!“

“Yummy food! So fresh and huge portions. Plenty to share. We will definitely be back“

“AMAZING STAFF! Besides the Pizza being amazing they're even acting more amazing to the locals during a distressful time.“

“This pizza is next level! They are not messin around!!! They are helping the community during the Hurricane Helene aftermath! Their salads and pasta are so fresh and flavorful. I’m from Charleston, SC, it’s a foodie town… pizza is not our strong suit(with some exceptions). We newly arrived in Asheville and our minds were literally blown away by this restaurant!!! All the LOVE!!!“

“Have been eating at j&s for years, drove over today from Rockford, Tenn not disappointed, wish would come to Knoxville“

“They have a dog friendly patio. Our server, Katie, took good care of our dogs, bringing them water. She was very polite and friendly. She was an excellent server. The food was delicious. I had the small Greek chicken salad. My wife had the white pizza. My mother had lasagna and my aunt had chicken Alfredo. They were all excellent and came quickly. We would definitely eat here again next time we are in Asheville.“

“This pizza is next level! They are not messin around!!! They are helping the community during the Hurricane Helene aftermath! Their salads and pasta are so fresh and flavorful. I’m from Charleston, SC, it’s a foodie town… pizza is not our strong suit(with some exceptions). We newly arrived in Asheville and our minds were literally blown away by this restaurant!!! All the LOVE!!!“

“I come here every so often for a carry out order. It's always ready on time, never had any problems with orders and I've always had parking without any issue. I don't think the value is worthwhile on any of the regular prices pizzas - instead I go to many better quality pizza joints vs full priced pizza hut pizza. However, when they have a decent deal like but 1 get 1 free, then i.cam be tempted and think it is worthwhile.

Dietary restrictions: No gluten free option.“