Stopped in for a delicious dinner and was completely blown away by the garlic knots and the short rib beef stroganoff. Everything on the menu we ordered was delicious, but the roasted carrots on a bed of ricotta and the sautéed spinach were perfect starters with the garlic knots. Absolutely loved the short rib stroganoff and would order it again. Another standout was the wild boar Bolognese, not really for me, but the other people in our group loved it. Overall, this place has a lot of ambience and great service too. Again, I would say order extra garlic knots. In the first round, they bring them out on the house, but additional orders are at a nominal cost. Delightful place and the food is superb! read more

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Made a last min reservation on a Monday , so glad they were open . It was slow , but amazing . I got the trout ( delish ) hubby got the ribeye sooo yummy . The dessert was good we had the key lime pie . read more

Glass Onion - Key lime pie - Italian Near Me - Weaverville, North Carolina

Glass Onion, Weaverville NC was wonderful. Our server, Nicole, was on point being very attentive, friendly, offering suggestions and fully answering our questions. We loved our meals - seared tuna with wasabi slaw and rice. Yum!! This was on special and not on the regular menu. The hubs had seafood creole which was so fresh and delicious! You can tell the ingredients are thoughtfully selected. Dessert was creme brule which was perfect. Ambiance was great - upscale, comfy, relaxed, even though it was quite busy. I'd highly recommend eating there and we would happily return on our next visit to town. read more

Wonderful food, as always. The service is fantastic and a must visit if you're in the area

Lovely restaurant in downtown weaverville. Highly recommend - charming ambiance & food was delicious. I got the trout and it was wonderful. Hard to decide what to get as everything looked good! read more

The food was tasty, served hot and everyone enjoyed their selections. The staff were friendly and attentive.

5 Stars for Food and 4.5 for Atmosphere Our dinner at Glass Onion Tavern in Weaverville, NC was a true highlight--each dish reflected the perfect harmony of tradition and creativity that the restaurant is known for. We began with the calamari and peach gazpacho soup, both beautifully presented and bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors. The gazpacho was especially refreshing--light, summery, and unexpected in the best way. For entrées, we enjoyed seared scallops over creamy corn polenta with asparagus, and braised Italian sausage with linguine. The scallops were expertly seared--tender, golden, and perfectly paired with the sweet polenta and crisp asparagus. The sausage and linguine dish was hearty, comforting, and packed with rich, savory flavor. Dessert was a classic crème brûlée, flawlessly executed with a crisp sugar shell and smooth custard beneath. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a rustic charm that speaks to the restaurant's history and local roots. While the space leans more cozy than upscale, it adds to the laid-back, welcoming feel--and allows the exceptional food and hospitality to truly shine. Glass Onion Tavern is a gem in the Weaverville dining scene, and we look forward to returning soon. read more

Glass Onion - Italian Near Me - Weaverville, North Carolina

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Good food and service. Nice atmosphere. I really enjoyed the pasta and wine selection.

Great atmosphere and friendly service. Food is great. Will go back next time I am in town

We were welcomed without a reservation (although I recommend you get one). Had a nice conversation with the new owner. Our server was very professional and knowledgeable about the menu and the food was delicious! We had a special appetizer - red roasted peppers stuffed with goat cheese, the Arugula salad with watermelon and the Trout. I highly recommend you check them out! read more

Love the new vibe at the Glass Onion. The atmosphere seemed more relaxed and friendly with the new owners. Same great staff. We both felt that even the other guests seemed more at ease. The food was absolutely delicious and filling. For starters we chose Seafood Bisque which my hubby said was perfect and the best he'd ever had and I had the Bosc Pear and Roasted Beet salad and it was sooo good...the flavors were fresh and outstanding. Our entrees were Italian Sausage and Linguine and Risotto Gnocchi with Roasted Chicken. Both expertly prepared and plated. For dessert we shared the Coconut Cake and couldn't have made a better choice. Definitely will return and highly recommend. read more

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Glass Onion is a cozy little spot in Weaverville. My husband and I made reservations for dinner on the last night of our Asheville trip after reading about this restaurant in a local food blog. The interior of the restaurant is intimate without feeling crowded, and had a definite old-school vibe. Our server was wonderful and attentive, with great recommendations throughout our meal. We started with a bottle of Chianti, which was a nice accompaniment to our dinner. We sampled three appetizers, and liked the Warm Eggplant Caponata the most. This resembled a rustic ratatouille, and paired nicely with the crusty bread we were served after placing our order. The Bosc Pear & Slow Roasted Beet Salad was good - but not our favorite. We also tried the Grilled Peach Salad special, and were surprised that only the radicchio was grilled, not the peaches themselves. Our server told us that her favorite entree was the Housemade Fettuccini with Italian Sausage Ragu & Fresh Ricotta, so we had naturally had to try it. This was a perfect recommendation - the sauce was warm and comforting, and the handmade noodles were cooked to perfection. We cleaned the plate! My husband also ordered the Local Sunburst Trout, which he says was cooked well but "a little plain." We also tried their Tiramisu for dessert, which was a nice way to end our meal. While the food was probably closer to three stars for us on this visit, our server's friendliness and attentiveness made our experience all the more enjoyable. I think we would give the Glass Onion another chance the next time we're in the area - and just stick to their pasta offerings. read more

The business is under new ownership since the beginning of 2025, but the quality of the food and service is the same...EXCELLENT. The menu changes from time to time, so don't rely on what is in the pictures on Yelp for food selection. New ownership has made the wall seating section much more comfortable by allowing more space between the tables. read more

The food was excellent, the service was great, and the ambiance was perfect. Our server was personable, fun, knowledgeable and efficient.

Last night the service and the dinner was excellent. I had gone a few weeks ago and am I glad I gave them another shot. Looking forward to the next night out at Glass Onion. read more

When you first walk in this cozy restaurant, you are greeted with a freindly smile and a honest welcome. The menu had a nice mix of entrees and salads. Tonight's pick for me, was the Stroganoff. It did not disappoint at all. The service was outstanding and everyone in my group enjoyed their meal. read more

We had the seafood ravioli and the ribeye steak. They started with hands down the best garlic rolls we've ever had. The Mrs loved the seafood ravioli in a tomato cream sauce and o ordered my rib eye medium rare and it came out slightly closer to rare which was perfect for me. This is the first but not the last time we will be here. The service was top notch to boot! read more

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The food was marginal, no one in our group was impressed. The decor is equal to the food, nothing special. The service was adequate, and not more. The overall experience was over priced. We would not return. read more

We ordered the truffle fries, which were good. They gentlemen that took our drink order told us about the specials and recommended we order the swordfish and the scallops. Which my husband ordered the scallops and I then ordered the swordfish. The scallops were delicious but only got 3 and the price was $42. The swordfish was mediocre at best. I was able to eat it as nothing on my plate had a taste of anything. Definitely don't recommend the swordfish at all. This was our anniversary dinner and I am disappointed. The restaurant was clean, friendly staff but too many servers with nothing to do but stand at the back of the restaurant close to our table. Which did make us uncomfortable. There was only 3 tables and there was over 5 servers standing with nothing to do plus the servers actually working and other staff. read more

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What a special, cozy Christmas Eve dinner at Glass Onion in Weaverville. It was perfect from start to finish!! Festive holiday decor on both the outside and inside. Low lighting provided such a warm and inviting environment on a cold holiday night. For appetizers we ordered the calamari and a cup of the seafood chowder soup. Both were devoured quickly - I tried the calamari and it was a delicious salty bite and was cooked to perfection. Our server also brought out a dish with three of their garlic rolls....YUM!! It was definitely the garlic roll I inhaled that ruined my appetite before our main course arrived :) There were many entree specials to choose from, our table ordered the Steak special (I think it was a filet) that came with green beans; the Fish special on a bed of saffron rice; and the Rigatoni with Bolognese sauce. Every dish was delicious and there was a nice variety of entrees to choose from between the menu and the nightly specials. We all had to-go boxes as we were absolutely stuffed from all the delicious food! Will be back very soon! read more

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This place was absolutely delicious and a nice halfway meeting point between my girlfriends in Asheville and me in Mars Hill. . We went on a Wednesday around 6:30 pm and got a table near the windows. The staff was great, food and drinks delicious. . I chose a glass of pinot noir, house mixed salad, and pasta with locale sausage and black kale. YUM. . We also ordered two desserts, the tiramisu and coconut cake. . I got to sample all of my friends dishes, and the only thing that was just "okay" was the pasta bolognese. But that wont deter me from returning when im in the mood for great Italian food and atmosphere. read more

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We just got take out from the Glass Onion after they reopened this week. We got the wild boar bolognese, the grilled chicken and the Tiramisu. (always get dessert there) We ordered online and everything was ready when we picked it up. They were all excellent. The bolognese is the best in town. It's nice to be able to get our Italian fix to go! read more

Glass Onion - Braciole over polenta - Italian Near Me - Weaverville, North Carolina

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Wow!! The food was amazing! The pear and beet salad was delicious! They had a great wine selection and the staff was very helpful and friendly! The restaurant was quaint and romantic for our dinner date! read more

Wow - Weaverville! Outstanding Italian food ! Birthday Celebration, Started with Cocktails, Old Fashions and a Elderberry Fizz. Went on to have the most delicious Truffle Parm Fries, Calamari, and Garlic Knots. Ordered a Frogs Leap for wine with Dinner, delicious Caesar Salad and a Blue Cheese Salad. I had the Fresh Fettuccine with Sausage and Homemade Ricotta. It was wonderfully flavored but needed more Sausage. Another had Special - Diver Scallops, Fresh and Sitting on Corn Polenta, another had the Seafood Ravioli, in a cream sauce. Made our little one fresh fettuccine with Butter and Parm , she ate every drop! Then Vanilla Creme Brûlée and Chocolate Mousse Cake for dessert! Incredible Meal! read more

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Had a very pleasant dinner here for my mom's birthday! The atmosphere is sophisticated yet cozy, and the staff are all very nice and accommodating. The calamari was SOO good and so tender, and for my main I had the delicious homemade fettuccini noodles with local mushroom ragu. We also all shared a piece of pumpkin cheesecake for dessert that was delicious. read more

The glass onion had solid reviews on yelp so we thought we would venture out of downtown Asheville and drive 20 minutes to the Glass onion The downtown area is story book charming. We were impressed to see signs around town reminding visitors of COVID precautions We ordered the beet salad and the arugula salad as well as the homemade pasta with bolognese and the ribeye special I'm going to go right to perfect! read more

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Went to Glass Onion last night for dinner. This is our third time and the best. My girlfriend's steak was prepared perfectly medium rare and my trout was delicious. The place was pretty busy so I recommend getting a reservation. Service was attentive and prompt which was great considering the crowd. I highly recommend when you are in weaverville. read more

I had a good experience here during my first ever visit for lunch on a week day. I had not been previously because I was under the impression that this was a very expensive restaurant but I was pleasantly surprised at the lunch prices as nothing was above $12-$15. I had the special which was eggplant parmesan and it was served over a bed of angel hair pasta. I would have liked a few more eggplants, as there were only three but it was delicious. I was seated immediately and served quickly. Today there was only one waitress helping the entire dining room of about 8 people. I had to ask for a wine list after my food arrived because she was so busy helping other tables. That's okay, she probably didn't expect anyone to be drinking wine at 12:00PM lol. I look forward to returning to try the dinner selection here. read more

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High end restaurant but well worth the price. Has a very good wine list. Customer service is excellent. Professional atmosphere.

We stopped in for an impromptu lunch and were happily surprised. Our food was delicious, especially our entrees. Many places tend to overcook lamb and here it was near perfect. Pasta dishes can easily be too heavy and mine was just filling enough. The waitress was kind and patient with our dogs that we dined with outside. Despite it being busy due to a holiday we did not wait an awfully long time for our food. read more

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Decent food & good service. Much better available for the price. Upscale Italian is a challenge around AVL but Cucina 24 & Luminosa are good options. read more

We're staying in town for the weekend and tried out the glass onion! Everything was absolutely delicious! We had the fig and goat cheese salad special, the house made beef and cheese ravioli which were absolutely amazing, and the carbonara with shrimp with the fresh fettuccine. Everything was so delicious include the garlic knots. The crème brulee was one of the best we've had and the tiramisu martini. Our server was Ali and she was amazing as well! We're only here for the weekend but would love to come back! read more

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Fantastic restaurant. Visited on Easter Sunday with the family & the experience was top notch!! The ambiance was delightful & pleasant. The service was above & beyond special!! The food was exquisite @ cooked to perfection!! The desserts are to die for & so wonderfully tasty! I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a truly unforgettable culinary experience! You will truly enjoy yourself!! read more

Found this delightful little place on Open Table. Had a wonderful meal celebrating our anniversary with my husband. We both shared the Tuscan white bean soup and an appetizer special, barrato cheese with heirloom tomatoes. The cheese was divine! Creamy and nice flavor. It was a generous portion too. I had the rigatoni with wild boar bolognese sauce freshly made pasta with a nicely seasoned sauce....not overdone with tomatoes and lits of wild boar. My husband had the monkfish special- a pan seared generous portion of mild fish served over a summer vegetable salsa. We finished the meal with the almond pound cake with warm raspberry sauce...yum. Oh - can't forget the garlic rolls; crispy outside but tender inside. I would recommend this to friends! read more

Glass Onion - Italian Near Me - Weaverville, North Carolina

My family and I ate here on Thanksgiving. We arrived a bit early but were taken to our table immediately. Our server came over right away to tell us about the specials and take a drink order. Within a few minutes we had our drinks and we were ready to order. We all got a different entree. I got the diver scallops. The others got a ribeye, lamb, ravioli, and traditional Thanksgiving dinner. I also got a pear and beet salad and my son got a cup of corn chowder. We were brought hot garlic rolls. So good!! My salad was just delicious. The feta gave a slightly salty taste to the roasted beets and diced raw pear. Yum. My son's soup was... interesting. Not creamy but rather thin. Also there was a flavor in there that was unpleasant. Some herb I'm sure but not good. The entrees were hot and looked great. However, my scallops didn't have a good sear on top and the underside wasn't seared at all. The parsnip/carrot puree was good. The fried leeks on top were like chewing straw. I moved them aside. I thought a chef would make amazing scallops but this one did not. Everyone's food was ok. Two gave four stars, three gave 3.5 stars. This place is not inexpensive. My dinner was $30. My DILs ribeye was $38. I don't know if they tried to do too much because of the holiday or if this is their normal plate of food. I can't recommend this restaurant. If you go get the beet/pear salad, the rolls, and the apple/pecan pie. Or just go to a different place. read more

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Ambiance needs improvement! Way too many people crammed into a small space. I doubt seriously they met fire code. Plus the front door was only open on one side read more

Thank you for being open on Thanksgiving. Also, the service was great! I really like the decor of the restaurant too.. The service and decor don't make up for the food. The rolls, beet salad, and apple/pecan pie were the highlights of the meal. The rest of the food wasn't very good. I feel like they're trying too hard to be fancy. As a result, they fell on their face. The lamb was so tough I couldn't cut it without a steak knife that wasn't supplied. The pumpkin ravioli was good. The pasta was thick and tough. Corn chowder had a very odd aftertaste. Beet salad was really good!! Apple pecan pie was . I wouldn't recommend this place. The food was nowhere near good enough to justify the price. Even at half price I wouldn't go back. read more

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This was my second time to Glass Onion. My girlfriend and I live right down the road. This place has such a nice vibe! I ordered a ribeye and my gf ordered the mushroom ragu. The service was exceptional. The ribeye was cooked exactly as I wanted it (pretty rare). The sauce that went on it was some kind of Chianti reduction that I liked very much, and the potato's were good too. Here's the thing though, my steak wasn't seasoned at all. I don't think there was any salt on it. My gf's mushroom ragu wasn't salted at all, and the sauce was watery. The pasta itself was cooked well though. There's a right way to season food, and a bunch of wrong ways. I'm not sure what the chef was going for by forgoing seasoning entirely. Overall the lack of seasoning made for a rather bland meal. :( All this to say, we'll give Glass Onion a couple more tries before writing it off. It's a great place. read more

After a long active day here in Marshall, we got reservations here tonight for dinner. Prices are somewhat steep; about $24 and entree, average. And here's what we had: The local trout with puréed parsnips was excellent. Cooked perfectly and very tasty. The fresh pasta beef raviolis were cooked well and the flavors were done nicely. Very good. The fresh fettuccine with chicken and spicy sausage was prepared in a delightfully yummy sun-dried tomato cream sauce that was fantastic. The NC sea bass with beans, we'll, that was a disappointment. Both the fish and the beans accompanying it were very bland. The fish was overcooked and somewhat mushy. And for $28, the portion was quite paltry. All the entrees were beautiful upon arrival from the kitchen. Presentation was amazing, as the photos show. Would I go back, probably, I would definitely try the first three mentioned above, but I would forgo the sea bass. And be prepared for the higher prices they charge. read more

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Love stopping here for early dinner and drinks. The food is so fresh. Yum ! Love the menu and the people and the Wine list is Good too.