Asheville's Favorite Bistro Restaurant

"Food and service is incredible. I'm so happy that someone recommended Isa's to my wife and I today. Nick was the best waiter we have been served by in quite some time and the food exceeded our expectations. Thanks to the kitchen for the hard work put into these delicious offerings."

"Isa's French bistro is amazing! Dinner was excellent and so delicious. We had the best time. Ordered the duck which so tender and bursting with flavor, it was accompanied by a delicious fried rice. Other's in the table ordered the award winner prime rib, the scallops and the salmon. All looked amazing and everyone loved their selection. Had the parmesan fries, steak tartare and the mushrooms for appetizers. Atmosphere was great and very fun and casual for a French restaurant. It was not stuffy or snobby at all. They even had French music playing. Our group loved Isa's so much that we went back the next day for breakfast and two days later for brunch. Both were also spectacular. Isa's Bistro is a step above all the other Asheville restaurants in the surrounding area."

"It is rare for me to give 5 stars. The food, the lamb chops and the duck was well seasoned, the service was very good. The service wasn't over pushy and still attentive. The food was great value for the price."

"Best lunch spot downtown! This restaurant is hands-down the best place to eat in downtown Asheville! We sat outside and the ambience was incredible. It truly felt like we were transported to Paris people watching while sipping a glass of vino. I had the duck confit which was fabulous! The menu is full of delicious, affordable options and the service was impeccable. Our server Jess was amazing. They also serve a lovely brunch on Sunday's and even offer live music certain days. I love this place and will be back very soon! highly recommend!!!"

"One of the best restaurants I have ever been to. The ambiance, food and service was impeccable. If you're in Asheville, please do not hesitate to go there."

"One of the most amazing meals that my husband and I have ever had. Ever. The escargot in bone marrow was divine, so were our drinks and our waitress."

"The food here is amazing! Mussels! Oh my Gawd! Delicious! I love love love this restaurant! We had salmon, duck, lamb chops, and filet!!!!!!!"

"Excellent does not do enough justice. Nice atmosphere and the food is absolutely wonderful. I highly recommend."

"Oh yeah! AVL has restaurants...and then it has restaurants! This is one of the latter. After hiking all day I met a friend there for dinner on my birthday. We didn't go there intentionally...but stopped there quite fortuitously when we spotted a couple open tables on the sidewalk. Their reputation preceeded us. Great service and excellent food/drink with a very talented musician playing on the corner and the perfect outdoor temps made the experience magical! I had the BEST mussels of my entire life. We both finished every bite of our meals. The food was too good to take home. It's rare that I give a 5 star rating after just one visit, but they did everything right here. I'll definitely be back! And I'll bring more friends."

"The food was fantastic! Our server was attentive also. We went back here twice while visiting from out of town. It'll be on my favorite list forever."