It's been 10 years since I've been to Asheville, North Carolina, and it still has its charm, beauty…read moreand small town spell that just invites you to like it! I'm here for my eldest son's birthday and of course our first dinner here, with his wonderful group of friends would of course be at The Admiral Restaurant; most likely the best restaurant in town. I've been to The Admiral several times before, so I'm making this review an updated version of just how good a place can still hold its reputation. For a restaurant so damn good, there is nothing fancy about it. It's set up like a small town diner; and that's what makes it so much comfortable. The service is spot on and their menu has so many wonderful choices at not "break the bank" prices. Us six diners ordered: * Caesar salad - for a southern restaurant making a Caesar this good, it was enchanting! It had Croutons, Parmesan and Anchovy * Ribeye Steak - see above accolade! With tallow confit potatoes, glazed carrots, chimichurri, goat cheese * Cheeseburger with fries - a mile high beauty with Cheddar, Dijonnaise, B&B Pickles, grilled Onion, and fries - was enchanting * Beef Tartare - with chile aioli, mustard seed, chive, ramp, black garlic, egg yolk * Smoked Trout Mantecato had black pepper-parmesan toast, Furikake, yuzu tobik * Airliner Chicken Breast with crispy red rice, tomatoes, romano beans, herb Every dish above was excellent. For a restaurant to be this consistent (after ten years for me) states just how dedicated this restaurant is for impeccability.

The food was good so was the service. This restaurant isn't…read morevery big but well appointed. The food was served at a good pace and was tasty. We ordered the gnocchi, absolutely delicious but the portion was small for a main course. Parking on the street but wasn't easy so arrive a little earlier.

Stopped in at Bone and Broth located at 94 Charlotte Street in Asheville North Carolina. Parking…read morewas ample, location was in an old building with lots of charm on the outside and indoors. I started the meal with a Lions Mane mushroom broth and small bread service. The Lions mane mushroom broth had a mellow earthy flavor that paired well with the warm fresh sourdough bread. My main Entree was a 9-oz pan-seared locally sourced succulent duck breast, absolutely addicting hot honey glaze, and a side of Brussels Sprouts with a lemon garlic aioli sauce. This meal was not only memorable because of the flavors and presentation but also because of the outstanding staff that made my visit feel wanted and warm! I definitely recommend Bone and Broth for anyone here or visiting Asheville!

The ambiance has quiet and relaxed and a great place to relax. I sat at the bar and the bartender…read morewas amazing, every drink had such fragrance to them, honestly it was one of the highlights of my night. Service was great never felt pressure to rush, appitizer and meal came out peefectly spaced in my opinion. Ibhad the filet, with frites and crispy brussel sprouts. I had the tallow butter as well. I ordered the steak medium and it was served a littlw under cooked for my liking but had good flavor. The brussel sprouts were great. The tallow butter, well lets just say i will leave that to my face creams. Overall very enjoyable meal.

Michelin-recommended and absolutely well deserved! This rooftop restaurant offers both spectacular…read morefood and views. The staff was welcoming, attentive, and very helpful with menu suggestions. The food itself was by far a 10/10. I would recommend the trout dip and the Asheville pizza, featuring local hot honey! Be sure and save room for desert to treat yourself to an affogato, you won't be disappointed. The craft cocktails were delicious as well. I would recommend the Olive of My Eye and Lemon Drop martini.

Visited the rooftop restaurant at the Embassy Suites in Asheville, NC…read more Beautiful scenery of the Blue Ridge mountains encompassed our view. We had a reservation to dine outside so we could enjoy the sunset but unfortunately the forecast for thunderstorms canceled our plans. It ended up not raining but all good. We had an enjoyable dinner. The pizza was very good. The prosciutto was quite salty but the flavors balanced each other nicely. The roasted cauliflower was delicious as it had a lemon sauce with raisins and a cool cucumber like lite green sauce. We took pics outside with the beautiful mountain scenery. It was a very nice dinner. We were celebrating one my friend's birthdays too. She was given a friend cannoli dessert. We took it to go since we were full as a tick! It was a fun night filled with great food and laughter.

When I go back to Asheville, Rhubarb is the food I will always go back to. The freshness, the…read moreambiance, and the genuine entertainment from sitting at the kitchen counter was truly memorable. Porter, the chef, was fantastic and charismatic, and made the experience truly a 10/10 experience. I look forward to experiencing a new menu when I go back in a new season and will argue that this is the food to define Asheville.

Wow! First time in Asheville and were recommended Rhubarb by a friend. DO NOT SKIP!!!…read more Every bite is packed with beautiful and complex flavors and the quality really shines. This farm to table joint is made even better by the wonderful servers and kitchen staff. We had the chance to sit at the chefs bar that overlooks the kitchen and chat with two chefs who were so friendly and happy to chat about the food served and other fun tidbits about how the restaurant makes the most of every scrap. Genuinely a 10/10 meal that we will stick with us for a long time!

Amazing food and service. I have multiple food allergies and they were extremely accommodating…read more David was the best!

Wellllll, I did some research and we found this place was 100% gluten-free. My wife has an…read moreintolerance and let me just tell you it did not disappoint!! We attended the Biltmore Park location! To start the night we grabbed a seat at the bar prior to our table being ready. Beautiful updates as I had previously been to the Italian restaurant it was before. I really like what they have done to the place. We started with a round of drinks at the bar, both mock tails and N/A beer. The mock tails were excellent! Bright and refreshing! Our dining experience started with Eric as our server. He had some great recommendations from the menu and explained everything to a T! We landed on the cheddar biscuits to start. The highlight on that plate was the whipped hot honey butter... it was fantastic. It had a pimento cheese taste. It took the biscuits up to another level. Truly you wouldn't know the biscuits didn't have gluten! Great texture and flavor alone. Rich with the butter and cheese flavor popping through! I think I could have eaten like 15 On to the 2 entrees, ricotta gnocchi for my lovely wife and grilled salmon for myself! Gnocchi was light and fluffy and had a perfect cheese mornay paired with it! My wife tasted, which resulted in a wonderful eye roll to show the beauty in the bite! The lobster just took it up a notch! I got a nibble and a nibble was all I was allowed, but it was a great bite! The Salmon was perfectly cooked and had some smokiness from the grill. It was on top of a bed of light quinoa, that was tossed with some cucumber and red onions! It was good on its own but I personally throughly enjoyed the nice taziki's sauce. It was light and creamy and had that nice yogurt flavor to enhance the dish. It was a nice, light well rounded dish! For dessert.... Oooh the chocolate tart! It was beautifully plated and beautifully executed! The dark chocolate stood out! It was nice and sweet but not overly sweet and had that dark chocolate bitterness. The salted caramel on top cut the bitterness from the chocolate! In all honesty the experience, the atmosphere, drinks, and food were top notch! I would recommend to everyone and anyone! I'd love to hear/see some not have any idea it's gluten free and see if they would notice! 10/10 will be back anytime we are in town!

Dined at this restaurant on the Wednesday night after Valentine's Day. It seemed pretty busy & that…read moremaking reservations ahead of time would be better. We were offered bar seating since that was first available. While being taken to the bar we noticed the restaurant was bigger that it seemed from the outside. This restaurant is two story, dimly lit & smelled delicious! We couldn't wait to order. The bar was full service & drink list included several specialty cocktails. For dinner, we ordered calamari for an appetizer, short rib bolognese & chicken parmesan for entrees. For cocktails we ordered the speciality amoretto sour with egg whites. Our food

The food was very good and overall we had a pleasant experience. Our waitress, Ella, was absolutely…read moreamazing--patient, attentive, and especially kind to my mother throughout our visit. The rest of the staff we interacted with were also friendly and welcoming. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because the hostess (the red-haired lady handling seating) came across as somewhat rude and unfriendly. First impressions matter, and a warmer, more welcoming attitude would have made the experience even better. That said, the quality of the food and the excellent service from Ella definitely made up for it. We would return.

Chestnut is centrally located and was convenient to our hotel. The Aloft Downtown recommended…read moredining here. We tried to come for dinner but they were on a wait. Instead, we opted to come back the next day for lunch. Our waitress, Danielle, was friendly and made a great old fashioned for my dad. The dining room was busy for lunch but comfortable. Great coloring provided for kids too!

I was in town for a massive gathering of beer nerds for the homebrewers convention and needed a…read moresolid breakfast to reset my system after days of heavy tasting. I found Chestnut on Yelp and decided to wander in. The space has this elevated modern rustic vibe with a southern twist and a little bit of sass. They even sell shirts that say neither hoity nor toity, which cracked me up. Honestly, the atmosphere was great, but our waitress was the real star. She was absolutely phenomenal and looked after us perfectly. My palate was pretty fried, so I started with a Bloody Mary to wake up. Truth be told, it was just okay. The house mix had an odd flavor that nobody at the table could quite identify, and it seriously lacked spice. It was just kinda bland. I noticed a bottle of Firewalker hot sauce on the table, and splashing that in helped a little bit. After that, I transitioned to a mimosa. You really cannot mess up a mimosa too much, and it was a solid, reliable second drink. For the main event, I ordered the southern chicken and waffles. This came with a fried chicken breast sitting on golden malted waffles, smothered in sausage gravy, and drizzled with chipotle honey. It was a really great dish. The kitchen did a solid job with the fry on the chicken, and the gravy had a nice flavor. It leaned a little on the sweet side because of the honey, but it was not totally overdone. The real sleeper hit of the morning, though, was the side of cheesy grits. Those grits were absolute heaven. They were incredibly creamy and perfectly seasoned. If you go, you have to order them. Chestnut is in a great location, and despite the weak Bloody Mary, it was a stellar visit.

The food and service were fantastic! And the location was great for perusing art galleries in the…read moresame building while we waited for our table.

WOW. This was, without a doubt, one of the best meals--and overall dining experiences--I've had in…read morerecent memory. Let's start with the food. Dinner is served as a prix fixe menu, but guests still have a say by choosing between two options for each course. I found this to be the perfect balance between ordering à la carte and enjoying a fully chef-curated experience. It gives diners just enough choice while allowing the kitchen to focus on executing a thoughtfully crafted menu. That focus is evident in every dish: the ingredients were incredibly fresh, and each course was flawlessly prepared. To make the experience even better, every menu item had a thoughtfully selected wine pairing that elevated each bite. Even for someone who isn't a wine expert, the pairings made a noticeable difference. And unlike many fine dining restaurants where you pay a premium only to leave hungry, Piccolina got the portions exactly right. Each course was perfectly sized, and by the end of the meal I felt completely satisfied without being overly full (okay, maybe a little overly full haha). The front-of-house staff was exceptional--warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming without ever feeling overbearing. The kitchen appeared calm, organized, and incredibly well-executed, with each course arriving at exactly the right pace: never rushed, but never leaving us waiting. The atmosphere was equally memorable: quaint, charming, intimate, and comfortable. The only feedback I have is this: PLEASE BRING YOUR TALENTS TO SALT LAKE CITY. We desperately need restaurants like this. And one more request--please publish a cookbook. I need to recreate that beet salad, the mafaldine, the cannoli, and the blackout cake because I'm already counting down until I can have them again.