This restaurant serves Italian cuisine in a casual and friendly environment. Start your meal off with an appetizer of olive oil poached tuna, fried oysters or meatball sliders. Salad choices include a chopped salad with a variety of Italian meats and a traditional Caesar salad. There are several pasta choices, such as linguine with mussels and chorizo, as well as spaghetti with meatballs or sausage. Other entrees include prosciutto-wrapped salmon, a New York strip steak and a chicken Parmesan. Choose one of the brick-oven pizzas with toppings that have been pre-selected by the chef, or create your own pizza from a variety of toppings. Finish your meal with something sweet, such as a cannoli or tiramisu. Accompany your meal with a glass of red or white wine, or with one of the dozens of import beers.
Mezzaluna Brick Oven and Tap House
226 N. Main St.
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-697-6575
mezzalunabrickovenandtaphouse.com
Iannucci's is in Asheville and serves Italian fare in a friendly atmosphere. For lunch, enjoy a chicken Caesar salad or a breaded chicken salad. Pasta dishes include baked ziti, manicotti and stuffed shells. You can also choose from one of the submarine sandwiches, served on fresh bread. Options include meatball, pepperoni and vegetarian. The dinner menu features the same salad and pasta options, in addition to dinner entrees. The dinner entrees include spinach lasagna, baked ravioli, veal parmigiana and chicken bianco. You can also opt for one of the fresh pizzas or calzones.
Iannucci's Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant
1981 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803
828-684-5050
iannuccis.com
This restaurant offers Mediterranean food, including Italian cuisine, in a casual environment. The lunch menu features fried calamari and spinach and artichoke dip for appetizers. For a lighter lunch, choose a Caesar salad or insalata della bistecca. White and margherita pizzas are available, or you can create your own pizza. For a pasta dish, have four-cheese lasagna or penne ala vodka. A wrap is another option, such as pesto portabella or Italiano classico. For dinner, start your meal off with stuffed grape leaves or bruschetta. Pasta includes spaghetti bolognese or pesto primavera. Main dishes include chicken marsala, veal saltimbocca and porco di parma. The restaurant also serves brunch on Sundays. Choose from crab cake benedict, brie omelet and lox and ciabatta. There are also pastas, pizzas and gyros available for brunch.
Pomodoros Greek and Italian Cafe
75 Long Shoals Road
Asheville, NC 28704
828-687-3884
pomodoroscafe.com
