Bargello

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Mediterranean Table in Downtown Asheville

Bargello sits at 7 Patton Avenue in the heart of Asheville, North Carolina, offering an Italian and Mediterranean dining experience that has caught the attention of one of the wine world's most respected authorities. The restaurant's cellar earned a 2025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence — recognition that speaks to a program curated with genuine depth and intention.

The Wine Program

The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence is not handed out lightly, and for a restaurant rooted in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, a thoughtful wine list is a natural extension of the food. The award signals that Bargello's selection goes well beyond the expected, pairing the flavors of the Mediterranean with bottles chosen to complement and elevate the table.

An Asheville Destination

Asheville has built a reputation as one of the American South's most interesting dining cities, and Bargello holds its own within that landscape. Whether you are drawn by the Italian-leaning menu, the award-winning wine list, or simply a dinner out in one of downtown's more inviting addresses, the restaurant offers an experience grounded in a cuisine with centuries of tradition behind it.