One of our favorite things about Asheville is that it is home to several extremely talented chefs. A tour through our selected Italian restaurants will prove it. You can find all of the traditional Italian fare plus some truly amazing signature dishes at each of these establishments.
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828-254-1148
39 Elm Street
Asheville, NC 28801
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Owners Victor and Robin Giancola are committed to bringing their guests fresh, preservative-free, authentically prepared dishes. Their steaks are dry-aged on premise and should not be missed.
828-277-1010
900 Hendersonville Road
Suite 201
Asheville, NC 28803
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Located just a few miles south of downtown, this restaurant serves both lunch and dinner. They offer fine Italian dining in a Tuscan setting. Guests can enroll in Italian cooking and wine pairing classes taught by executive chef and owner, Heath Miles.
828-254-4698
10 Market Street
Asheville, NC 28801
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Vincenzo’s offers their Northern Italian cuisine in two distinct settings. The Ristorante has an upscale, yet relaxing atmosphere, while the bistro has a deliberately more casual air with live Jazz and Blues nightly.
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