Luminosa

Luminosa is a modern Italian restaurant in Asheville. It’s located downtown in the historic Flat Iron Hotel. Their menu features housemade pasta, wood-fired pizzas, steaks, and vegetable-forward small plates.

What truly sets Luminosa apart is its focus on “hyperlocal” Italian cuisine with an Appalachian spin, highlighting local produce and meat. You’ll find Italian classics like rigatoni and beef carpaccio alongside unique creations like lemon pizza, weed salad, and country ham campanelle. 

If you’re in the mood for a drink, Luminosa offers a wonderful selection of wines, local beer, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails. The drinks continue after dinner with an impressive amaro list, plus elegant desserts like chocolate semifreddo and lemon olive-oil soft serve. 

With a warm yet sophisticated atmosphere and central location, Luminosa is the perfect spot for a celebratory dinner or a casual date night in downtown Asheville.