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When thinking about which Banner Elk Restaurants to visit, remember that about 10% of Banner Elk's population is a mix of diverse races, native and international groups. BBOnline has 3 top recommendations for international restaurants when visiting Banner Elk: Zuzda Tapas & Restaurant Bar, Tupelos Wold Cafe and Villa Sorrento Italian Restaurant.
Zuzda Tapas & Restaurant Bar
502 Main Street West
Banner Elk, North Carolina 28604
Phone: (828) 898-4166
www.zuzda.com
Located on the corner of Tate Drive and Hemlock Place South West, Zuzda Tapas & Restaurant Bar is a Spanish style tapas bar that specializes in the traditional cuisine from the Basque region of Spain. Spanish tapas are small appetizers that go great with light beers and both white and red wines (Zuzda allows you to bring your own liquor without any additional charge). Zuzda offers an over 120-item menu that consists not only of tapas but also of other fares from the Spanish cuisine, as well as other international meals. Please be advised that this restaurant does offer a smoking section on the outside patio area. The hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 5:00 p.m., and on Saturday from 3:00 p.m. The restaurant is closed on Monday. Zuzda accepts reservations via phone or the OpenTable online system.
Tupelos World Cafe
506 W King Street
Boone, North Carolina 28607
Phone: (828) 262-5000
www.tupelosworldcafe.com
Just a short drive (about 30 minutes) from any Banner Elk Bed and Breakfast is the town of Boone, which also offers great options to expand your menu of Banner Elk Restaurants. The drive through the Pisgah National Forest has plenty of photo opportunities for nature lovers. Tupelos Word Cafe offers an eclectic mix of Cuban, Indian, Mexican, American, Thai, Italian, Japanese and Scandinavian cuisine. This restaurant prides itself in using all organic ingredients: 100% hormone and antibiotic free meats, and eco-friendly raised and caught fishes. Tupelos World Cafe is great for large groups and families because it offers large tables in open areas. Given the alternative lifestyle of the owners and wait staff of this restaurant, BBOnline recommends that you visit this restaurant only when not in a rush, as the service tends to be a bit slow. Another important point is that the wine and liquor list is a bit limited. A local favorite from the dessert menu is the 100% organic chocolate cake.
Villa Sorrento Italian Restaurant
163 Shawneehaw Avenue
Banner Elk, North Carolina 28604
Phone: (828) 898-5214
From the available options from the international menu, the Italian cuisine is sure to please both small children and teenagers. Villa Sorrento Italian is one of the Banner Elk Restaurants to go to for Italian cuisine, because its service and ambiance are consistently rated high by local publications and food critics. This restaurant has been decorated with a lot of attention to small details, even the bathrooms are decorated with neat Italian art. The host and wait staff are very friendly and are always open to mention that day's specials and make helpful recommendations. Dishes at the Villa Sorrento Italian Restaurant that never disappoint are either the fried calamari or the tomato basil soup as the appetizer, and the Chicken Picatta or the Sea Bass as the main entree. After eating here, one will be ready for a nice nap at their Banner Elk Inn.