Chiesa

4.6 (1920)

$31 to $50

Italian

152 Montford Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Romantic
Innovative

Chiesa (Italian for church) is a quaint Italian restaurant featuring generations of family recipes, housemade pasta, and local ingredients. Located in the historic Montford neighborhood, Chiesa (pronounced kee-ay-sa) is housed in a building that has been at the center of the community for over one hundred years, serving as the local grocery store, then as a church, and since 2014, the neighborhood Italian restaurant. Our friendly staff welcomes all guests as family, providing a warm and comfortable atmosphere for both inside and patio dining (when weather permits).

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
http://www.chiesaavl.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
152 Montford Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Neighborhood
Asheville
Cross street
Montford and Chestnut Avenues
Parking details
The parking lot behind the restaurant is not for customer parking. However, there is a handicapped spot located behind the building with wheel-chair access. Street parking is available up and down Montford Ave as well as Chestnut Ave for customers.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Roasted Mixed Olive Medley$6.00
Brussels Sprouts Hash$12.00
pancetta, butternut squash, balsamic, gorgonzola, honey
Market Mushrooms$12.00
seasonal assortment, please consult your server for today's selection
Mozzarella Stuffed Italian Meatballs$9.00
hng pork, beef, veal (2)
Tuna Carpaccio$15.00
arugula, leek, crispy capers, lemon shallot vinaigrette
Chiesa's House Caesar*$8.00
romaine hearts, shaved parmesan cheese, anchovies, house-made dressing, crostini
Frisee and Radicchio Salad$12.00
apple, walnut, dill vinaigrette

Offerings

Chiesa House-Made Pasta: Fettuccine, Angel Hair, Orecchiette, Penne, Spiralized Zucchini with:

Sauces

Antonina's Sicilian Red Tomato Gravy$18.00
ground beef upon request
House-Made Sweet Italian Sausage (HNG)$20.00
bell peppers, tomato
Basil and Pistachio Pesto$18.00
lemon, garlic, parmesan
Tomato and Coconut Rosé$17.00

Protein

House-Made HNG Italian Meatball$4.00
House-Made HNG Italian Sausage$5.00
Shrimp*$10.00
Atlantic Sea Scallops*$15.00
Chicken Breast$8.00
Seasonal Vegetable$6.00

Dolci Blessings

all ice cream from ultimate ice cream

House-Made Tiramisu$8.00
Miss Annie's Bread Pudding$7.00
Limoncello Mascarpone Cake$7.00
Affogato$7.00
Madagascar Vanilla Ice Cream$7.00
Sorbet$7.00

Dolci Cocktails

Awake!$12.00
espresso martini
Morning Prayer$12.00
chocolate martini
Wing and a Prayer$12.00
limoncello martini
Devils Advocate$12.00
hot toddy
Go In Peace$12.00
italian coffee

Digestifs

Bailey's
Fernet Branca
Hennessy VS
Limoncello
Noval Black Port
Sambuca
Tawny Port
Vermouth
Vin Santo

Cocktails

Old Testament$12.00
two trees whiskey, cherry heering, angostura and orange bitters
The Halo – Dirty or Clean$14.00
vodka, vermouth, blue cheese olives
Holy Grail$12.00
gin, sweet vermouth, campari, vin santo
Redemption$12.00
maker's mark, grapefruit juice, orange juice, honey syrup
New Testament$12.00
vodka, campari, lime and devil's foot ginger beer
Last Word$12.00
gin, luxardo, chartreuse, lime
Blushing Angel$11.00
aperol, prosecco, orange
Resurrection$11.00
limoncello, lemon, prosecco

Spirits

Spirits
ask about our handpicked local and notable selection

Beer and Cider

Draft
ask about our rotating local seasonals

Bottles

New Belgium Fat Tire$5.00
Green Man Porter$5.00
Peroni$4.00
Miller Lite$4.00
Bold Rock (Cider)$5.00
St. Pauli (NA)$4.00

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Sweetened and Unsweetened Iced Tea$3.00
San Pelligrino Sparkling Water
- Lg$7.00
Devil's Foot Ginger Beer$4.00
Devil's Foot Lemonade$4.00
Coke$3.00
Diet Coke$3.00
Sprite$3.00
Dynamite Coffee (Regular and Decaf)$3.00
Espresso$4.00
Asheville Tea Company Assorted Hot Teas$3.00

What 1,920 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

1,920 Reviews

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Warmweatherlover Gold
Atlanta23 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 15, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to Chiesa on a friend's recommendation when we were in Asheville, and we can't thank her enough! The restaurant feels like a cozy, neighborhood bistro. The home-made pasta and sauces were really divine, and or server clearly loves his job. We will go back the next time we are in Asheville.
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MemphisRed Gold
Western NC84 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 13, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here. Service was excellent and the owner came around to everyone’s table to make sure everything was okay. Servers stayed busy even is there weren’t tables to be served. For example, one person wiped the silverware. The homemade pasta and focaccia was very good, Know that they sauce (toss) the pasta in the kitchen, i.e. the pesto made the pasta look like spinach pasta when it came to the table. Nonetheless a very good meal and we will return.
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tomm
Charlotte3 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 8, 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was very good except the pasta was served clumped together. They changed the angel hair after complaint but the fettuccini replacement was also one big clump in our plates. A shame to ruin fresh pasta. Service was excellent.
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DavidR
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 7, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The fresh homemade pasta and sauce were fantastic. Service was perfect as well. Great location, easy parking
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle10 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 6, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely meal, we are always delighted with our food, drinks, and overall dining experience. We appreciate Chiesa and their staff. Thanks again for another wonderful meal!
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ChuckP
Richmond1 review
5.0
Dined on August 5, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
as always everything was 5 star plus!! Love the entire experience!
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TracyM Gold
Western NC36 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 5, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was a night they were short staffed, they handled well. One of our favorites!
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AJI7
Indiana7 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 2, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Birthday dinner for my wife while visiting on vacation. Found Chiesa from a website that recommends best restaurants in Asheville. Loved the location in a historic part of town. Food was fantastic. Service was very good. Nice little restaurant in a former church building. We likely will return next time we visit Asheville.
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GrueneGirls
London14 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 31, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabouous dinner. The carbonara was amazing, as were all the dishes. We especially liked the lemon cake.
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Riley
E. Tennessee7 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 30, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious! The entrees were fresh and surprisingly light and you could really taste the ingredients. The service was okay. Our server was very nice just not very attentive. Didn't really check on us after we ordered and didn't see them until they were asking if we wanted dessert. Just felt slightly ignored, so that was a little disappointing. Would want to go back eventually though, to try again!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
http://www.chiesaavl.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
152 Montford Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Neighborhood
Asheville
Cross street
Montford and Chestnut Avenues
Parking details
The parking lot behind the restaurant is not for customer parking. However, there is a handicapped spot located behind the building with wheel-chair access. Street parking is available up and down Montford Ave as well as Chestnut Ave for customers.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Chiesa

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Meet and Greets

Roasted Mixed Olive Medley$6.00

Brussels Sprouts Hash$12.00

Market Mushrooms$12.00

Mozzarella Stuffed Italian Meatballs$9.00

Tuna Carpaccio$15.00

Chiesa's House Caesar*$8.00

Frisee and Radicchio Salad$12.00

Offerings

Sauces

Antonina's Sicilian Red Tomato Gravy$18.00

House-Made Sweet Italian Sausage (HNG)$20.00

Basil and Pistachio Pesto$18.00

Tomato and Coconut Rosé$17.00

Protein

House-Made HNG Italian Meatball$4.00

House-Made HNG Italian Sausage$5.00

Shrimp*$10.00

Atlantic Sea Scallops*$15.00

Chicken Breast$8.00

Seasonal Vegetable$6.00

Featured Items

Eggplant Parmesan$17.00

House-Made Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Ravioli$18.00

Orecchiette Carbonara*$18.00

Scallops*$28.00

Chicken Marsala$20.00

Duck Breast$30.00

Dolci Blessings

House-Made Tiramisu$8.00

Miss Annie's Bread Pudding$7.00

Limoncello Mascarpone Cake$7.00

Affogato$7.00

Madagascar Vanilla Ice Cream$7.00

Sorbet$7.00

Dolci Cocktails

Awake!$12.00

Morning Prayer$12.00

Wing and a Prayer$12.00

Devils Advocate$12.00

Go In Peace$12.00

Digestifs

Bailey's

Fernet Branca

Hennessy VS

Limoncello

Noval Black Port

Sambuca

Tawny Port

Vermouth

Vin Santo

Cocktails

Old Testament$12.00

The Halo – Dirty or Clean$14.00

Holy Grail$12.00

Redemption$12.00

New Testament$12.00

Last Word$12.00

Blushing Angel$11.00

Resurrection$11.00

Spirits

Spirits

Beer and Cider

Draft

Bottles

New Belgium Fat Tire$5.00

Green Man Porter$5.00

Peroni$4.00

Miller Lite$4.00

Bold Rock (Cider)$5.00

St. Pauli (NA)$4.00

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Sweetened and Unsweetened Iced Tea$3.00

San Pelligrino Sparkling Water

Devil's Foot Ginger Beer$4.00