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Modesto Trattoria, Asheville, NC

Modesto Trattoria

4.6 (2533)
$50 and over
Italian
1 Page Ave STE 138B, Asheville, NC 28801

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Led by chef and owner Hector Diaz, Modesto features a farm to table approach to upscale wood-fired Italian. The menu changes twice daily and includes a variety of fresh seafood, fine meats, and house made pastas. Pizzas are hand-tossed and cooked in a wood fired oven made in Italy. To compliment your meal, our bar offers over 30 exclusively Italian wines as well as a dynamic list of classic and cutting edge cocktails. Desserts are made from scratch, including our famous tiramisu, and we proudly serve SRO Coffee.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (828) 225-4133
  • Website
    http://www.modestonc.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Hector Diaz
  • Location
    1 Page Ave STE 138B, Asheville, NC 28801
  • Neighborhood
    Asheville
  • Cross street
    Battery Park Ave
  • Parking details
    Parking is available on the street, parking garage, or private lots for a fee. M-S after 6PM and all day Sunday, parking is free.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Modesto Trattoria's menu was last updated on 7/15/2025.

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What 2,533 people are saying

Modesto Trattoria reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Modesto Trattoria offers "excellent food" with creative seafood dishes and "fun personalities" in service. The "generous portions" and outstanding risottos delight patrons. Despite some service inconsistencies, many rate their experiences highly, praising the "cozy ambiance" and Hector's culinary expertise. "Best in Asheville," it remains a favorite destination for locals and visitors alike.
2,533 Reviews

  1. Klove

    Asheville / Western North Carolina12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and the staff was amazing. Very helpful with recommendations. Huge fan.

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  2. ingrid

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We all thoroughly enjoyed our dinner - everything was delicious . Although not a cheap place to eat not crazy expensive either and many affordable options and excellent wine choices. Flavors combinations were interesting and different exceeding expectations. My friend said her tomato soup was the “best she ever had”!? My husband’s crab entrusted red snapper was extraordinary - and the truffle infused crostini wowed!

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  3. Cheryl

    Atlanta13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We visit Asheville every year and have been to Modesto several times. I hate to say that this experience was quite disappointing. Let me begin by saying that the service was wonderful as always. Let me also say that when I step into an Italian restaurant, I do not want to be accosted by the smell of seafood. If you love seafood, then this is the place to go because the menu seemed very seafood heavy. When we go to Italian, we are going for pasta dishes with rich sauces. I got the Bolognese, and while I like my vegetables, the random hodge-page of vegetables in the dish were a bit much. My husband got the Parmesan chicken. It also had random vegetables thrown into it. The sauce on the chicken was rich, but the one on the pasta was watery. Sometimes it’s best to just leave successful dishes (that we have had there before) well enough alone.

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  4. Gina VIP

    South Carolina41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time dining here and it was excellent! The food was so delicious and fresh!! We will be back on our next visit!!

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  5. Wendy

    Asheville / Western North Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoy Modesto every time we go! The intimate dining room is always filled with laughter and delicious smells. My husband loves the Old Fashioned here, and it’s one of the few we’ve found in Asheville that’s made perfectly. The Prosecco was not too sweet and was pleasantly dry. We enjoyed the crab cakes for our appetizer, as per usual, and the pickled veggies that come with it are so delicious I could eat an entire bowl. We ordered the veal chops and seafood carbonara (my personal comfort go-to). The portions are extremely generous and everything is delicious. The textures of the seafood here are always spot on! We finished off the evening with a chocolate pistachio torte that was buttery, smooth, and decadent. I wish I could remember our waitress’s name because she was STELLAR. Even though we were the latest reservation of the night, she met us with enthusiasm and kindness. She was extremely attention and I would be ecstatic to be seated in her section anywhere, any time. Cheers to another wonderful experience at one of our favorite local spots!

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  6. Catherine

    Asheville / Western North Carolina2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner was excellent! We enjoyed the oysters, meatballs, and valentine’s specials! All was excellent and service was hospitable!

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  7. Phillip

    Asheville / Western North Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an incredible experience. We arrived early and the staff welcomed us and made sure we were seated. Food was excellent, highly recommended.

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  8. Kim

    Nashville8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our lunch was delicious. One of the best Caesar salads ever. Love the bread! Entree , eggplant Parmesan, was excellent. This was my third trip to Modesto and will continue to go back.

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  9. DAVID

    Asheville / Western North Carolina2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    FANTASTIC EVERYTHING! This was our first visit and we can’t wait to go back. The food was exceptional and only surpassed by the service. We could not have asked for a better experience. And it was Valentine’s Day! Thank you so much!!!!

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  10. Frank

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent - best crab cakes I have ever eaten. I highly suggest it

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FAQs

Modesto Trattoria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (828) 225-4133.

Modesto Trattoria is rated 4.6 stars by 2533 OpenTable diners.

Modesto Trattoria does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
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1 Page Ave STE 138B, Asheville, NC 28801

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Battery Park Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Asheville
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is available on the street, parking garage, or private lots for a fee. M-S after 6PM and all day Sunday, parking is free.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Hector Diaz
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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