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Twisted Laurel Downtown is a locally owned, independent restaurant serving Executive Chef Tom LaFauci’s interpretations of casual, creative, Mediterranean-inspired comfort food including his housemade pasta dishes, a wide variety of delicious entrees, yummy sandwiches, tasty salads, our stone hearth pizza pies, and so much more. We are open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner, as well as for fresh, craft cocktails, desserts, dozens of regional beers on tap, and an extensive wine selection that can all be enjoyed either inside our beautiful dining rooms, outside on our dog-friendly patio. It is also home to The Daphne Room - one of Asheville's premier, fully-furnished, private event
PRICE RANGE
$9 - $26
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
CUISINES
American, Bar, Gastropub
FEATURES
Delivery, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Street Parking, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Dog Friendly, Non-smoking restaurants, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

A fun lunchtime experience with my family. We were fortunate to arrive just before the rush. After sitting down and perusing the menu, we decided to ask our waiter for recommendations. He immediately pointed us to the Smashburger and stated that they are well know...for this item. So we went for it ... and I must say, it did hit the spot. The burger was truly smashed together with the cheese for a really tasty experience.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Daphne Laurel, Marketing at Twisted Laurel Downtown AVL, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Ah yes! You experienced the award-winning Smash Burger! We are thrilled to hear it hit the spot and hope you come back to see us again soon.

Reviewed October 22, 2023 via mobile

Great smash burger and good fries. Very good Philly cheesesteak and sweet potato fries. Service very good by the bartender and he was affable. Nice atmosphere with lots of spacious accommodations.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Daphne Laurel, Marketing at Twisted Laurel Downtown AVL, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your meal and service and really appreciate all the compliments! Please come back and see us the next time you're in town.

Reviewed October 9, 2023 via mobile

Our server was Chris and he was excellent. Got great service and he gave us really good recommendations. The food was delicious. I had a reuben sandwich and it was so good. Highly recommend!

Date of visit: October 2023
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Daphne Laurel, Marketing at Twisted Laurel Downtown AVL, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thanks so much! We truly appreciate you taking the time to leave us such a lovely review and look forward to having you back.

Reviewed October 3, 2023

Needed to kill a few hours and catch up on some correspondence - and have a glass of wine. This was the absolute perfect spot! Atmosphere and service were wonderful. The house chardonnay was $8 for a generous pour. Decided to try the roasted Brussel...sprouts ($13) with blue cheese and pecans - fantastic! Highly recommend!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Daphne Laurel, Marketing at Twisted Laurel Downtown AVL, responded to this reviewResponded October 9, 2023

We really appreciate the excellent review and recommendation, and hope to see you again soon!

Reviewed September 28, 2023

Kaylee was THE BEST! Her suggestions made my belly so happy, she was prompt without out being overbearing, and had a smile on her face the whole visit.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Daphne Laurel, Marketing at Twisted Laurel Downtown AVL, responded to this reviewResponded October 9, 2023

This review makes us smile! Thanks so much and please come back and see us again soon.

Reviewed September 26, 2023

Best Greek Salad EVER!! The Southern Fried Chicken was amazing, moist and finger kicking good. The waitstaff was friendly and very helpful. Totally worth it!!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Daphne Laurel, Marketing at Twisted Laurel Downtown AVL, responded to this reviewResponded October 9, 2023

Thanks so much! This is what we work so hard for and love to hear. Please come back and see us again soon.

Reviewed July 25, 2023

Absolutely the best burger in Asheville. Cooked to perfection with homemade chips. If you are lucky and the chef baked Praline Poundcake for dessert you are in for a treat. We had a Rock Star waitress Geneva who was friendly, attentive and her personality added...to a wonderful dining experience. We can’t wait to go back again.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Daphne Laurel, Marketing at Twisted Laurel Downtown AVL, responded to this reviewResponded August 1, 2023

Tank you so much! We look forward to having you back in again and truly appreciate all your complements.

Reviewed July 22, 2023

It pains me a bit to write this review, but when a favorite restaurant seems to be slipping then I think we should let them know. Now admittedly we went on a busy Saturday night rather than a weekday as usual, but should that really...make a difference. First, our server was great but everything else was off. First was the pacing of the meal. With our drinks we ordered the Focaccia but the bread was not as good as it had been before - my memory or had something changed. We then ordered a salad and an entree. The salad came out very quickly thereafter while we were still enjoying our drinks and the bread. The small table got very crowded quickly. Out waitstaff person came by and we asked her to slow the pace down and she said she would - but then less than half way through our salads the entrees came and now the table was more than crowded and we were deprived of a leisurely meal. Our waitstaff person came by and apologized that the kitchen didn't seem to get the message. The entrees we ordered were two of our favorites, but both were just off - not as good as every time before - or perhaps our mood was just off by then. When we finally finished our meal we were simply offered our check with no question asked about desserts. We were in an out of the restaurant in less than an hour when we had hoped for a more leisurely meal. Was it just because it was a Saturday night and they were trying to turn the table as often as they could? I don't know, but I certainly hope that they next time we go things will be back to what we expect.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Daphne Laurel, Marketing at Twisted Laurel Downtown AVL, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We genuinely appreciate your honesty, and we're sorry to hear about your recent experience. We're taking your comments seriously and will address the issues you've raised with our team. We value you as a customer and hope...More

Reviewed July 18, 2023

A great place to eat early lunch and for catering services for a group. In advance of our group meal later in the week, a coworker and I enjoyed lunch. Great service and food, particularly the large salad and their tasty fries. For group meal...plans, staff was incredible! Sarah went over and beyond in addressing our changing needs and sharing great options. The order delivered through Daphne's Catering Company was perfect for a late afternoon snack. We loved the tamales, pulled pork sliders, home-made chips, lemon bars, brownies, the street corn with a kick, and the other items delivered on time. Their setup was swift, and the food was a crowd-pleaser. A fantastic choice for the party of 25.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Daphne Laurel, Marketing at Twisted Laurel Downtown AVL, responded to this reviewResponded August 1, 2023

How lovely to hear, JVA_JVA! What you so sweetly compliment us on is what we strive for so we appreciate you taking the time to leave this excellent review of both the Twisted Laurel Restaurant and Daphe's Catering. We hope you come back and dine...More

Reviewed July 7, 2023 via mobile

Food was delicious! My husband had a Caesar Salad and a steak dinner. I had a spinach salad with crispy chick peas. Crispy chick peas are a welcome addition to a menu for a non meat eating customer. The reason I downrated my experience is...because of the 3.99% that they add to your bill when you use a credit card. It is stated that if you pay cash you get a 3.99% discount. Nope, the way it works is they add it to your bill. If you’re going to charge the consumer, state that is what is going to happen. Don’t present it as a discount to those who do not use a credit card. They are actually paying the price of their meal.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Vince Charbonneau, General Manager at Twisted Laurel Downtown AVL, responded to this reviewResponded July 12, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback, Henry. I sincerely apologize for the misleading verbiage and will make adjustments accordingly. I am, however, pleased to hear that you enjoyed your meals.

Reviewed June 7, 2023 via mobile

The service was fantastic! Large selection of craft beers and wine. Menu was limited but a good variety. However, I had the chicken parm which was average. It’s a deep fried piece of chicken (heavily breaded) over dry noodles with VERY limited sauce. Asked for...more and was charged $1.50 for extra marinara sauce.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Daphne Laurel, Marketing at Twisted Laurel Downtown AVL, responded to this reviewResponded June 12, 2023

It sounds like you were at our Weaverville location, but regardless, we apologize that your experience didn't meet your expectations. We strive for excellence but, of course, mistakes can and do happen and we apologize for any made during your visit. Had a manager been...More

Reviewed June 2, 2023 via mobile

So so good! Service was great. We got the brussel sprouts appetizer with pork belly and it was DELICIOUS. Probably my favorite dish I got in our 4 day trip to Asheville. My husband got the short rib and it was ridiculously good.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Daphne Laurel, Marketing at Twisted Laurel Downtown AVL, responded to this reviewResponded June 12, 2023

This is so great to hear and what we work so hard for! We hope you come back to see us again next time you're in the Asheville area.

Reviewed April 6, 2023

enjoyed a tasting with local food tour. Tom treated us to his yummy homemade pasta. The staff seems to be almost a family, encouraging each other & giving great customer service. i will be back!

Date of visit: April 2023
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Ayana Dee, Marketing at Twisted Laurel Downtown AVL, responded to this reviewResponded April 25, 2023

This is what we work so hard for and love to hear! We appreciate it and hope you'll come back and see us next time you're in Asheville.

Reviewed April 1, 2023 via mobile

Was recommended to us by a local. Had the white pizza with pepperoni. It had a great thin crust and was very tasty. I would definitely recommend.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Ayana Dee, Marketing at Twisted Laurel Downtown AVL, responded to this reviewResponded April 25, 2023

Great to hear! We appreciate it and hope to see you again soon.

Reviewed March 19, 2023 via mobile

We came here for supper on St. Patrick's day and sat at the bar . We had a drink and split a double smash burger and fries. The drinks were good and the burger was delicious. The bar tenders were very enjoyable to interact with...and the atmosphere in the restaurant was alive.. Would definitely return.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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TLDowntownAVL, Marketing at Twisted Laurel Downtown AVL, responded to this reviewResponded March 22, 2023

Thanks so much, Wendy! We appreciate your kind words and look forward to having you back.

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We most certainly do! Both Twisted Laurel restaurants have dog-friendly patios with ample, spaced out seating.
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Yes, at their downtown and New Leicester Hwy location as well.
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Yes, we do have vegan options.
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