The North Carolina Mountains Restaurants
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1. Ilda
$$ | |Don't tell anyone else, but Ilda may be North Carolina's best restaurant west of Asheville. Owners Santiago and Crystal defected from New York to Crystal's hometown during the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving behind Michelin stars to chase their dream of a community-driven Italian restaurant without pretension. House-made pastas are divine, and the cocktail program—highlighted by a series of infused limoncellos—is world-class. The team also owns the adjacent Santé wine bar and a quietly wonderful pizza joint across the street, Meatballs.
462 W. Main St., North Carolina, 28779, USA828-307–2036Known For
- Pancetta with a slow-poached egg
- Addictive pastas like squid ink spaghettoni
- Cocktails built with care
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. -
2. Ristorante Paoletti
$$$$ | |A fixture on Main Street for more than three decades, Ristorante Paoletti serves sophisticated Italian cuisine with first-rate service, although this comes at a price. The menu includes a lengthy section of freshly made pastas, along with many excellent seafood dishes. The wine list, one of the largest in the area, includes more than 1,000 selections. Reservations are a must.
440 Main St., Highlands, North Carolina, 28741, USA828-526–4906Known For
- Extensive wine list
- Upscale Italian food
- Reputation as a longtime favorite with many repeat guests
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Closed Jan.--Mar., Reservations essential -
3. Vescovo
$$$ | |Homemade gnocchi, divine seared scallops, and a brief but excellent wine list are among the highlights at this chef-owned Italian trattoria in Brevard's tidy Lumberyard Arts District. Live edge and sleek wood tables and chairs set a rustic homey tone.
175 King St., Brevard, North Carolina, 28712, USA828-885–7630Known For
- Barrel-aged Madeira wine
- Inspired craft cocktails
- Addictive focaccia bread
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations recommended -
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