Asheville's Best Private Dining Spaces for your Small Event

Whether you’re looking for a private dining room for your small wedding group or a spot for your rehearsal dinner, I’ve got you covered!

After you’ve said your vows beneath the trees or on a Blue Ridge mountain top, you might not want a full reception but you do want to eat well. Whether it’s just the two of you or a small group of guests, here are some of the most inviting Asheville restaurants to celebrate in style. Think warm lighting, good wine, and meals that feel like a hug. Perfect for welcome dinners or farewell brunches too!

Private Chefs in Asheville, NC

Planning an intimate meal that you’d love catered? Check out these chefs who will come to you!

Braised and Confit

Chef Andreas

The Rhu’s private event space

The Rhu is a lovely cafe and bakery in downtown Asheville, an extension of the former restaurant Rhubarb which was known for its dedication to farm-to-table. Asheville loves our local farms and producers! They opened up a private event space with all the charm and romance needed for a wedding reception or special event.

All photos on this post were taken in The Rhu’s private dining / event space.

Cúrate: Wine Cellar or La Bodega

Cúrate is one of Asheville’s most popular restaurants—and for good reason. Their authentic Spanish tapas are a rare find in the region and absolutely delicious.

For private dining, they offer two great options. The Wine Cellar is an intimate space for groups of up to 40 guests, while La Bodega, recently transitioned, accommodates larger gatherings. Both provide a fantastic setting for a special event.

Cultura

Cultura offers chef-driven dining under the umbrella of the Wicked Weed family - a well known and popular brewery in Asheville. This is a fun spot with a lot of character for any celebratory dinner! The menu is often fun and unique for adventurous eaters.

Luminosa

Luminosa is located at The Flat Iron Hotel, a historic, adaptive reuse boutique hotel in downtown Asheville. The thoughtfully designed space evokes a cozy tavern atmosphere, with warm, wood-centric elements that complement the rustic Italian menu. I’m intrigued by the open flame cooking and the gorgeous speakeasy bar.

The Montford Rooftop Bar

Full disclosure, my husband works for the company that owns The Montford Rooftop Bar.

The mountain views from The Montford speak for themselves, the small team loves interacting with guests and the food + cocktails are killer.

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