Vicenzo's

Frommer's Review

The premier Italian restaurant in Asheville is in the central part of the historic district. A bustling trattoria with a piano bar, it has an eclectic decor with Art Deco overtones. True, chances are that you will have had finer Italian dinners than this in your life, but what you get isn't bad. Try veal chop Milanese with pasta, or filet medallions in a brandied mushroom, scallion and Dijon cream sauce. Cioppino is filled with goodies, including fresh whitefish, scallops, and shrimp over linguine flavored with a spicy red sauce. The penne pasta with charbroiled chicken, peppers, pepperoni, and spinach is excellent, as are the veal dishes.

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