Amazing seasonal fare served at a 'dolce vida' pace. Service was wonderful, and at whatever speed you wanted. Reservations are a must. They have a great wine list too. They also have a "family dining" option for $75 per person which is a great sampling of many items in the menu that night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joanne F.
It is rare to have every item you order in a restaurant to be outstanding, but when it comes to Cucina 24, everything is. Nothing ordinary here. Not the burrata appetizer (just a kiss of lemon), the lamp ragu (with a subtle kick) and not the golden halibut (perfectly crisp on top, moist inside). Bravo to the chef!
Dona Crowley
The service was great. Unfortunately, I would not consider this restaurant fine dining and I would not go again. The atmosphere was loud, we were sat next to the bar which also had a table of loud kids next to it. Very confusing atmosphere. I would recommend the cappelletti, the rest of the dishes we tried was not so good. Our first meal ever in Asheville, was disappointing.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
PAUL CEE
food was excellent. i’m picky about italian and this was satisfying. wasn’t the best i’ve ever had but it hit the spot. we ordered the rigatoni & gnocchi. we both liked the rigatoni better but both were solidwe got the deconstructed apple pie thing for desert and loved it. the chocolate cup desert was good but a bit too rich for one person to finishservice was alrightvery affordable for a more upscale experience. 2 small appetizers (bread + olives) + 2 pasta entres, 2 deserts & 1 glass of red wine for $112
came here for our anniversary and had a fantastic experience. the restaurant is cozy and intimate, easy to get to, and they gave us a champagne toast for the special occasion. everything was so flavorful and delicious, especially the raddichio gratin, green lasagna, and bolognese. would go again and again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pappardelle Bolognese
Kaitlyn C
By far the best place I’ve eaten at in Asheville. Been here twice now and the food is fantastic. Service and atmosphere are great, everything is consistent. The James Beard award missed out on this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Prosciutto, Focaccia
Jon Spatola
Not a big fan. Came here expecting a "authentic" Italian dinner, however, i feel like the meal had an Asheville flare to it that wasn't very good. Every decent italian restaurant that we have been to served bread and some type of oil or herb after you sat down. However, they did not offer a complimentary bread. I had the rigatoni which had bacon in it..the first time I have ever had that. My wife had the trigger fish..which was yummy, but zero sides were served with it. We ordered the ficcaio bread with olive oil for an appetizer..it t was good, but left us wanting more and not appreciating we had to pay for it. Overall, we would not go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Holly Borders
Stopped in while in Asheville for a quick weekend. Had an amazing experience! Food was delicious! Staff was attentive, and the drinks were great! Will be back for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael T.
5 stars for cucina 24. In Asheville its hard to pick the gems amongst the extremely average. Cucina 24 is one of the few gems. service is great, food is high quality and pretty authentic. Sure as a new yorker i want to critique it, but Cucina 24 is 5 stars for WNC and beyond. looking forward to my next visit.
M R.
Overpriced and underwhelming food. I thought it would be authentic Italian food but whoemever is cooking does not have an Italian palate. Tiny portions of oversalted food. Poor service. Super expensive for nothing. Will not be back.
First and foremost, what a great location. Tucked away on wall st, it’s cute and tucked away. Matthew was our server today and he knocked it out of the park! Came in celebrating our anniversary and we were delighted to be welcomed in with a fresh glass of champagne.Did the family style serving at $75/pp, thought it was well worth it. You get every antipasto, a choice of pasta and a meat entry. The herb salad blew me away. Pasta was covered in a delicious blanket of Parmesan cheese and shaved black truffle. It was devine. We were too full for desert but they packaged it up for us and gave it to go. I have to give emphasis to how incredible Matthew was, he was attentive, kind and understands hospitality to its fullest. Will most certainly be visiting on my next trip back to Asheville
Unbelievable experience! Everything about our dinner was amazing! Sat at the kitchen counter and highly recommend it! Also- don’t pass up the bread- best bread I’ve ever had!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mitchel Cabanas
We did the family meal so you wouldn’t have to! The bread with olive oil, the olives, and the ham are the good ones. The salads can be skipped. The amatriciana pasta was really really good. For our main entree the fish was adequate. The dessert was also great. Overall great experience.Also the bartender here is amazing deserves her own television show her creation of drinks and versatility are unmatched.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Tricia B.
Sat at the bar. Ask for the bartenders recommendation for pasta. It was amazing. He recommended the tagliatelle. Fresh homemade pasta, delicious beef & porcini ragu. The wine pairing was perfect.
James S.
Decent decor. Pretty expensive considering I'll need two of these choices. Looks like it will be worth it, though. Bartender knew plenty about the menu.
Amazing seasonal fare served at a 'dolce vida' pace. Service was wonderful, and at whatever speed you wanted. Reservations are a must. They have a great wine list too. They also have a "family dining" option for $75 per person which is a great sampling of many items in the menu that night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It is rare to have every item you order in a restaurant to be outstanding, but when it comes to Cucina 24, everything is. Nothing ordinary here. Not the burrata appetizer (just a kiss of lemon), the lamp ragu (with a subtle kick) and not the golden halibut (perfectly crisp on top, moist inside). Bravo to the chef!
The service was great. Unfortunately, I would not consider this restaurant fine dining and I would not go again. The atmosphere was loud, we were sat next to the bar which also had a table of loud kids next to it. Very confusing atmosphere. I would recommend the cappelletti, the rest of the dishes we tried was not so good. Our first meal ever in Asheville, was disappointing.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
food was excellent. i’m picky about italian and this was satisfying. wasn’t the best i’ve ever had but it hit the spot. we ordered the rigatoni & gnocchi. we both liked the rigatoni better but both were solidwe got the deconstructed apple pie thing for desert and loved it. the chocolate cup desert was good but a bit too rich for one person to finishservice was alrightvery affordable for a more upscale experience. 2 small appetizers (bread + olives) + 2 pasta entres, 2 deserts & 1 glass of red wine for $112
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Focaccia, Chocolate Cake, Wine Pairing
came here for our anniversary and had a fantastic experience. the restaurant is cozy and intimate, easy to get to, and they gave us a champagne toast for the special occasion. everything was so flavorful and delicious, especially the raddichio gratin, green lasagna, and bolognese. would go again and again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pappardelle Bolognese
By far the best place I’ve eaten at in Asheville. Been here twice now and the food is fantastic. Service and atmosphere are great, everything is consistent. The James Beard award missed out on this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Prosciutto, Focaccia
Not a big fan. Came here expecting a "authentic" Italian dinner, however, i feel like the meal had an Asheville flare to it that wasn't very good. Every decent italian restaurant that we have been to served bread and some type of oil or herb after you sat down. However, they did not offer a complimentary bread. I had the rigatoni which had bacon in it..the first time I have ever had that. My wife had the trigger fish..which was yummy, but zero sides were served with it. We ordered the ficcaio bread with olive oil for an appetizer..it t was good, but left us wanting more and not appreciating we had to pay for it. Overall, we would not go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Stopped in while in Asheville for a quick weekend. Had an amazing experience! Food was delicious! Staff was attentive, and the drinks were great! Will be back for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
5 stars for cucina 24. In Asheville its hard to pick the gems amongst the extremely average. Cucina 24 is one of the few gems. service is great, food is high quality and pretty authentic. Sure as a new yorker i want to critique it, but Cucina 24 is 5 stars for WNC and beyond. looking forward to my next visit.
Overpriced and underwhelming food. I thought it would be authentic Italian food but whoemever is cooking does not have an Italian palate. Tiny portions of oversalted food. Poor service. Super expensive for nothing. Will not be back.
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First and foremost, what a great location. Tucked away on wall st, it’s cute and tucked away. Matthew was our server today and he knocked it out of the park! Came in celebrating our anniversary and we were delighted to be welcomed in with a fresh glass of champagne.Did the family style serving at $75/pp, thought it was well worth it. You get every antipasto, a choice of pasta and a meat entry. The herb salad blew me away. Pasta was covered in a delicious blanket of Parmesan cheese and shaved black truffle. It was devine. We were too full for desert but they packaged it up for us and gave it to go. I have to give emphasis to how incredible Matthew was, he was attentive, kind and understands hospitality to its fullest. Will most certainly be visiting on my next trip back to Asheville
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Castelvetrano Olives, Focaccia, Vegetable Crudo
Unbelievable experience! Everything about our dinner was amazing! Sat at the kitchen counter and highly recommend it! Also- don’t pass up the bread- best bread I’ve ever had!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We did the family meal so you wouldn’t have to! The bread with olive oil, the olives, and the ham are the good ones. The salads can be skipped. The amatriciana pasta was really really good. For our main entree the fish was adequate. The dessert was also great. Overall great experience.Also the bartender here is amazing deserves her own television show her creation of drinks and versatility are unmatched.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Sat at the bar. Ask for the bartenders recommendation for pasta. It was amazing. He recommended the tagliatelle. Fresh homemade pasta, delicious beef & porcini ragu. The wine pairing was perfect.
Decent decor. Pretty expensive considering I'll need two of these choices. Looks like it will be worth it, though. Bartender knew plenty about the menu.