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The restaurant really knows what they're doing, from the way they introduce each dish, to the flavor combinations, to the service and atmosphere. We got a lot of the fan favorites to try, and our favorites were the tomato and bread, the octopus with potato puree, and the lamb skewers. I do agree with the sentiment that the portions are small for the price. For the lamb skewers, each skewer was $16 and it just came with some cucumbers. Don't get me wrong, the lamb was expertly spiced and tender, but I thought the price tag was steep for the portion size. If you get the half portion for the tapas, it's just one skewer. The tomato and bread was incredibly fresh, perfectly salted, and you could tell the quality of the olive oil used. For the octopus dish, that was some of the most tender octopus I've ever had. It just melted in your mouth. The shrimp dish was incredibly tender but we thought the flavor was a bit lacking for the sauce. They gave us bread to soak up the sauce, but the bread itself was a bit hard and didn't seem like a fresh baguette. Croquettes were savory, had a nice crust, and super soft inside. The quality of the ham gave the croquette a complex smokey flavor. For the fried potatoes, the half portion would be enough for 2 people to share. The full portion was too large. For drinks, I got the seasonal soda which was apple and ginger, which tasted lovely and not too sweet. Service was friendly and attentive. There's plenty of free street parking around the area after 6 pm, otherwise it's paid hourly. Bathrooms were spacious and clean. Overall $150 for 6 tapas dishes and 2 drinks. We did leave full and overall impressed with the meal.
Wonderful food! We had a few surprises going to Cúrate for a late lunch on Saturday. 1. At 2:00pm, there was a waiting list. Luckily we sat at the bar on the kitchen side. The liquor bar and the kitchen stoves sit back-to-back. We had a birds-eye view of our food being prepared. The menus are in English, but have Greek and Spanish all over it. 2. The food is very filling. 3. We experienced flavors that were new, delicious, and satisfying. We started with the HUEVOS ROTOS - local potato chips, chorizo, and fried eggs. Never knew I would like this. It was so satisfying. We want to make this st home! Our drinks were the LA SUECA RED SANGRIA - garnacha, tempranillo, orange slice, strawberry, cinnamon, nectar. Very satisfying. Also the SPARKLING White SANGRIA - perelada cava, cognac, gin, triple sec, grapes, and blueberries. This was the best. If you only get water, I recommend the Vichy Sparkling water, it has a little salt flavor, add a twist of lemon and it is refreshing. The TORTILLA ESPAÑOLA - Spanish omelette, piquillo peppers, alioli looks deceivingly plane but is chock full of delicious flavors. Next was the JAMÓN sandwich - lady edison nc ham, tomato fresco, manchego. The bread was so good, with great taste in every bite. Finally, we finished with the SETAS AL JEREZ - selection of sautéed mushrooms, splash of sherry. Good to the last shroom. Melissa was our server who guided us through the menu and was very enthusiastic. We found out the Cúrate provides benefits and paid time off. Way to go! Tips: The restrooms are labeled "el bàñeo" and unisex. Very clean. Parking is on the street or in private lots, both paid. There are bag hops under the bar for your purse or bag.
WOW WOW WOW! Cúrate really was a special spot! I was visiting Asheville for the weekend and had to make a resy here as it was a Katie Button restaurant. It did not disappoint! Most of the restaurants seating is at two long bars that are the length of the restaurant. It really works out well, blends that southern hospitality with the more unique pace of seeing chefs make their creations. We tried so many dishes and all were just incredible. The lamb skewers were impeccable -- do NOT miss this dish. It's such great flavor and the house pickles are a must with this!! The next was the paella. It was next level. Bursting with flavor and the best bang for the buck! Sooo much food and you just don't want to stop eating it all. The octopus is made so perfectly -- loved this! The patatas bravas are so comforting too, love this. The waitstaff was so friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere was so cozy and intimate! Don't skip the sangrias either!!
I had a fabulous lunch at Cúrate on Wednesday! The service was prompt and friendly. The food was excellent and they even have NA wine! The restaurant is super cute inside and I had an awesome table at the bay window making it feel like a European cafe.
We stopped by Curate for a quick lunch and sat at the bar. We each had a glass of Albariño, which was perfect for a warm afternoon. We started with the croquetas de jamón and the chorizo wrapped in potato chips. Both were good, although we thought a dipping sauce would have made them even better. The Ajo Blanco Tuna Tartare was the highlight of the meal--such a unique and delicious combination of fresh tuna, almonds, and chilled garlic soup. We also had the lomo, which was tender and flavorful, and finished with a smooth, sweet flan. Great food, friendly service, and a wonderful spot for lunch in Asheville!
Wow. Wow. Wow. This was our first visit snd we were blown away by everything. The food, the energy, the beauty of the restaurant, the service, everything was stellar during our visit. After having visited Spain and experiencing tapas, our expectations were set high and Cúrate delivered on all levels. We ordered several plates to share, ordered a bubbly white wine and later a pitcher of Sangria and enjoyed the thoughtfulness of their progression of our meal. Every dish was thoughtful and tasty. The patatas bravas were better than some we had in Spain. The lamb skewers were the least favorite as they were slightly overcooked. I missed taking a picture of the mussels because we slopped that up so fast! Overall, I cannot wait to visit again, especially as they change their menu seasonally so new surprises would be amazing. Thank you for a wonderful evening!
Very very very disappointed. Do not recommend!!! I'm very sad to say this about such a well established restaurant, but definitely not worth it!! Save your money and your time!! Sure if you're wanting something light to eat that is the price of two people definitely go here! My partner made reservations for this restaurant that was a treat for my birthday, but they sat us at the bar in stools even though we had booked for a table... what's the point of making the reservation then??? They told us when we arrived they didn't have any tables available & asked if stools were okay, and we were too hungry to argue. I got to watch the staff hard at work, for bare minimum of food. The price is unjustifiable for the amount of food and the quality!!!!! Like everything tasted so bland and we had joked we were fighting over pinto beans due to how hungry we still were!! We ordered Lomo de Bellota (not worth it) Pan con tomate (please take this off the menu) Gambas Al ajillo (fancy words for 6 shrimp) Butifarra con potaje (waitress recommended for something "filling", was not filling) I'm sorry to give such a low rating but past the Spanish words, if you think of the flavor of the foods you're gonna keep thinking cause why did we pay so much for ingredient based meals??? I'm never recommending or going here, not even for a snack, drinks okay.
Was looking forward to checking Curate out since they're a James Beard award winning restaurant. Love the lively convivial atmosphere and the open kitchen. We sat at the bar so had the perfect view to see all the chefs work their magic. Service was efficient albeit not always attentive since our server was too busy talking to others about sports. The food to me was just ok & while I completely understand that these are considered tapas to be shared, they are very small portions. I've had much better authentic Spanish food elsewhere.
Really wanted to like this place, but for us it's a pass -- especially for the price point. The host was nice; we came in without a reservation and were added to the waitlist. The wait was only about 25 minutes, which wasn't too bad. However, we were not aware we were going to be seated at the bar and were not given the option to wait for a table instead. For this type of establishment, you'd also expect warmer and friendlier service. Again, we sat at the bar, which may not have been the best choice, but the service there was inconsistent and at times lacking. You don't pay any less sitting at the bar, so it was definitely disappointing. That said, the food itself was great. We ordered the lamb skewers and the patatas bravas, and both were absolutely delicious. My husband also ordered a coffee and the flan, and the flan was very good as well. The prices are definitely high, but the food quality was solid enough that I could understand the cost. However, part of what makes a higher price point worthwhile is receiving excellent service as part of the overall experience, and unfortunately that just wasn't the case here.
We recently came to Curate for lunch. Here is what we thought. Atmosphere: Curate is located inside a beautiful space. It has all indoor seating. It looks like they also have two bar places to sit at and enjoy food. Curate was nicely decorated on the inside. The space was clean and welcoming. Restrooms: They have two gender neutral bathrooms. One restroom has a changing pad for babies. The restrooms were nice and clean. Service: All the staff we encountered were very friendly. The staff was very knowledgeable about the menu and dishes. The food came out quickly. When we did call about a high chair, it took about 3 calls to finally talk to someone about it. They do have high chairs for babies. Food: We came here because it was recommended by several people to try. We thought the food was good. We have several similar tapas restaurants back at home to compare too and we felt the food was good but not extraordinary in our opinion based off the hype Curate has received. We tried their 'Croquetas de Jamon' to start. They were good, but definitely tasted better with the recommended hot sauce. We also tried their 'Roasted Seasonal Pepper Special' (it wasn't on the menu but recommended by our waitress) and it was ok. It could've used more seasoning and salt in my opinion. Next we tried their 'Berenjenas Con Miel' or fried eggplant, that was really good. We loved the salty and sweetness of the dish. It also wasn't heavy or greasy. Lastly, we shared their 'Arroz de Temporada' paella. That was my favorite dish, the sausage was so flavorful and I loved the burst of the tomatoes. The rice was cooked to perfection. It's definitely enough to share between just two people. Overall, I wasn't blown away by the food like I was expecting. I feel like there might've been dishes we should've tried to really give us that wow factor. This seems like a nice place to come for a nice meal. If we're ever in the Asheville area again, I'd be willing to give them one more try.
Super excited to try this place after watching America's culinary cup featuring Chef Katie Button. We made a reservation at the bar and got to see them in action behind the kitchen. Our server Kelsey was so awesome. Very knowledgeable, friendly and walked us through the menu and made some great suggestions. We ordered some drinks and a handful of tapas to share. Some of my favorites was the toasted bread with tomato, so simple but so freakin delicious. Crispy soft airy bread with a tomato spread that was spot on. Gambas is always a go to for me, the fried eggplant with honey was simple but also tasty. The octopus was on point! So tender and delicious. We could've eaten more but didn't wanna over do it. We loved the vibes and it was a great first stop for us in Asheville!
Just as good as a 5 star Jose Andres restaurant. Tapas is the way to go here. We ate at the bar w a 1 he wait on a Fri night. Bartender and service was excellent. This time tried the bruschetta like tapas, anchovies olive concoction and eggplant starters --every morsel was divine. Then shared the shrimp dish and the salad. Wish we lived closer as we would be here every week. Easily the best restaurant in a 100 mi radius in all aspects of!
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The reputation of this place proceeded itself, so I knew I had to squeeze a visit in at some point. Fortunately they have lunch service so we were able to manage a visit on our last full day in Asheville for lunch. Very conveniently located in downtown just a few minute walk from our hotel. I had a reservation for 130 but they said it would be a few minutes when we walked in (although we were a few minutes early) but they did give us the option to sit at the bar immediately and I'm really glad that we took them up on it because we had a wonderful view of the happenings and that part of the kitchen. I saw a whole bunch of flame filled pans, and a few really small tiny pans. They have a really thorough drink menu including the standard beer wine cocktails they also have no alcohol cocktails, and they have "bajo alcohol" drinks which is super interesting and perfect for me another lightweight folk. I had a highly anticipated reservation at another restaurant later and I wanted to be "fresh" for it. Yes, I was already thinking about my next meal at this current meal so sue me. GF ordered the sparkling sangria which is so clever I can't say I have ever seen that before. I may have been a little bit aggressive and impulsive, and my eyes didn't even make it to the second half of the page before I had decided so, I totally missed the cheese plate and the bag at both of which would've been really nice to try I did feel good about our selections however we ordered the requirements at every Spanish tapas bar the pan con tomate, and potatas bravas. The manchego was a given and was served on top of the pan con tomate. SO GOOD. I mean, how can you go wrong? We also ordered the ensalata which was a spring mix with cantaloupe, shaved cheese, and pistachios. Dressed perfectly. I don't love fruit and things that are supposed to be savory, but I did feel good about the vitamins and antioxidants. I must've consumed. The cheese was really wonderful and added a nice touch. Tina got the seasonal vegetables over romanesco which on this particular day was broccolini and was really enjoyable. The absolute star of the show was the patatas bravas. So crispy. Slathered in sauces that are pure fucking crack. I want to put my face in it. read more
The restaurant really knows what they're doing, from the way they introduce each dish, to the flavor combinations, to the service and atmosphere. We got a lot of the fan favorites to try, and our favorites were the tomato and bread, the octopus with potato puree, and the lamb skewers. I do agree with the sentiment that the portions are small for the price. For the lamb skewers, each skewer was $16 and it just came with some cucumbers. Don't get me wrong, the lamb was expertly spiced and tender, but I thought the price tag was steep for the portion size. If you get the half portion for the tapas, it's just one skewer. The tomato and bread was incredibly fresh, perfectly salted, and you could tell the quality of the olive oil used. For the octopus dish, that was some of the most tender octopus I've ever had. It just melted in your mouth. The shrimp dish was incredibly tender but we thought the flavor was a bit lacking for the sauce. They gave us bread to soak up the sauce, but the bread itself was a bit hard and didn't seem like a fresh baguette. Croquettes were savory, had a nice crust, and super soft inside. The quality of the ham gave the croquette a complex smokey flavor. For the fried potatoes, the half portion would be enough for 2 people to share. The full portion was too large. For drinks, I got the seasonal soda which was apple and ginger, which tasted lovely and not too sweet. Service was friendly and attentive. There's plenty of free street parking around the area after 6 pm, otherwise it's paid hourly. Bathrooms were spacious and clean. Overall $150 for 6 tapas dishes and 2 drinks. We did leave full and overall impressed with the meal. read more
Wonderful food! We had a few surprises going to Cúrate for a late lunch on Saturday. 1. At 2:00pm, there was a waiting list. Luckily we sat at the bar on the kitchen side. The liquor bar and the kitchen stoves sit back-to-back. We had a birds-eye view of our food being prepared. The menus are in English, but have Greek and Spanish all over it. 2. The food is very filling. 3. We experienced flavors that were new, delicious, and satisfying. We started with the HUEVOS ROTOS - local potato chips, chorizo, and fried eggs. Never knew I would like this. It was so satisfying. We want to make this st home! Our drinks were the LA SUECA RED SANGRIA - garnacha, tempranillo, orange slice, strawberry, cinnamon, nectar. Very satisfying. Also the SPARKLING White SANGRIA - perelada cava, cognac, gin, triple sec, grapes, and blueberries. This was the best. If you only get water, I recommend the Vichy Sparkling water, it has a little salt flavor, add a twist of lemon and it is refreshing. The TORTILLA ESPAÑOLA - Spanish omelette, piquillo peppers, alioli looks deceivingly plane but is chock full of delicious flavors. Next was the JAMÓN sandwich - lady edison nc ham, tomato fresco, manchego. The bread was so good, with great taste in every bite. Finally, we finished with the SETAS AL JEREZ - selection of sautéed mushrooms, splash of sherry. Good to the last shroom. Melissa was our server who guided us through the menu and was very enthusiastic. We found out the Cúrate provides benefits and paid time off. Way to go! Tips: The restrooms are labeled "el bàñeo" and unisex. Very clean. Parking is on the street or in private lots, both paid. There are bag hops under the bar for your purse or bag. read more
2 months ago
WOW WOW WOW! Cúrate really was a special spot! I was visiting Asheville for the weekend and had to make a resy here as it was a Katie Button restaurant. It did not disappoint! Most of the restaurants seating is at two long bars that are the length of the restaurant. It really works out well, blends that southern hospitality with the more unique pace of seeing chefs make their creations. We tried so many dishes and all were just incredible. The lamb skewers were impeccable -- do NOT miss this dish. It's such great flavor and the house pickles are a must with this!! The next was the paella. It was next level. Bursting with flavor and the best bang for the buck! Sooo much food and you just don't want to stop eating it all. The octopus is made so perfectly -- loved this! The patatas bravas are so comforting too, love this. The waitstaff was so friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere was so cozy and intimate! Don't skip the sangrias either!! read more
I had a fabulous lunch at Cúrate on Wednesday! The service was prompt and friendly. The food was excellent and they even have NA wine! The restaurant is super cute inside and I had an awesome table at the bay window making it feel like a European cafe. read more
We stopped by Curate for a quick lunch and sat at the bar. We each had a glass of Albariño, which was perfect for a warm afternoon. We started with the croquetas de jamón and the chorizo wrapped in potato chips. Both were good, although we thought a dipping sauce would have made them even better. The Ajo Blanco Tuna Tartare was the highlight of the meal--such a unique and delicious combination of fresh tuna, almonds, and chilled garlic soup. We also had the lomo, which was tender and flavorful, and finished with a smooth, sweet flan. Great food, friendly service, and a wonderful spot for lunch in Asheville! read more
5 months ago
Wow. Wow. Wow. This was our first visit snd we were blown away by everything. The food, the energy, the beauty of the restaurant, the service, everything was stellar during our visit. After having visited Spain and experiencing tapas, our expectations were set high and Cúrate delivered on all levels. We ordered several plates to share, ordered a bubbly white wine and later a pitcher of Sangria and enjoyed the thoughtfulness of their progression of our meal. Every dish was thoughtful and tasty. The patatas bravas were better than some we had in Spain. The lamb skewers were the least favorite as they were slightly overcooked. I missed taking a picture of the mussels because we slopped that up so fast! Overall, I cannot wait to visit again, especially as they change their menu seasonally so new surprises would be amazing. Thank you for a wonderful evening! read more
Very very very disappointed. Do not recommend!!! I'm very sad to say this about such a well established restaurant, but definitely not worth it!! Save your money and your time!! Sure if you're wanting something light to eat that is the price of two people definitely go here! My partner made reservations for this restaurant that was a treat for my birthday, but they sat us at the bar in stools even though we had booked for a table... what's the point of making the reservation then??? They told us when we arrived they didn't have any tables available & asked if stools were okay, and we were too hungry to argue. I got to watch the staff hard at work, for bare minimum of food. The price is unjustifiable for the amount of food and the quality!!!!! Like everything tasted so bland and we had joked we were fighting over pinto beans due to how hungry we still were!! We ordered Lomo de Bellota (not worth it) Pan con tomate (please take this off the menu) Gambas Al ajillo (fancy words for 6 shrimp) Butifarra con potaje (waitress recommended for something "filling", was not filling) I'm sorry to give such a low rating but past the Spanish words, if you think of the flavor of the foods you're gonna keep thinking cause why did we pay so much for ingredient based meals??? I'm never recommending or going here, not even for a snack, drinks okay. read more
16 days ago
Definitely a chef in the house and beautifully curated full of flavor... Highly recommend! read more
2 months ago
Was looking forward to checking Curate out since they're a James Beard award winning restaurant. Love the lively convivial atmosphere and the open kitchen. We sat at the bar so had the perfect view to see all the chefs work their magic. Service was efficient albeit not always attentive since our server was too busy talking to others about sports. The food to me was just ok & while I completely understand that these are considered tapas to be shared, they are very small portions. I've had much better authentic Spanish food elsewhere. read more
Really wanted to like this place, but for us it's a pass -- especially for the price point. The host was nice; we came in without a reservation and were added to the waitlist. The wait was only about 25 minutes, which wasn't too bad. However, we were not aware we were going to be seated at the bar and were not given the option to wait for a table instead. For this type of establishment, you'd also expect warmer and friendlier service. Again, we sat at the bar, which may not have been the best choice, but the service there was inconsistent and at times lacking. You don't pay any less sitting at the bar, so it was definitely disappointing. That said, the food itself was great. We ordered the lamb skewers and the patatas bravas, and both were absolutely delicious. My husband also ordered a coffee and the flan, and the flan was very good as well. The prices are definitely high, but the food quality was solid enough that I could understand the cost. However, part of what makes a higher price point worthwhile is receiving excellent service as part of the overall experience, and unfortunately that just wasn't the case here. read more
We recently came to Curate for lunch. Here is what we thought. Atmosphere: Curate is located inside a beautiful space. It has all indoor seating. It looks like they also have two bar places to sit at and enjoy food. Curate was nicely decorated on the inside. The space was clean and welcoming. Restrooms: They have two gender neutral bathrooms. One restroom has a changing pad for babies. The restrooms were nice and clean. Service: All the staff we encountered were very friendly. The staff was very knowledgeable about the menu and dishes. The food came out quickly. When we did call about a high chair, it took about 3 calls to finally talk to someone about it. They do have high chairs for babies. Food: We came here because it was recommended by several people to try. We thought the food was good. We have several similar tapas restaurants back at home to compare too and we felt the food was good but not extraordinary in our opinion based off the hype Curate has received. We tried their 'Croquetas de Jamon' to start. They were good, but definitely tasted better with the recommended hot sauce. We also tried their 'Roasted Seasonal Pepper Special' (it wasn't on the menu but recommended by our waitress) and it was ok. It could've used more seasoning and salt in my opinion. Next we tried their 'Berenjenas Con Miel' or fried eggplant, that was really good. We loved the salty and sweetness of the dish. It also wasn't heavy or greasy. Lastly, we shared their 'Arroz de Temporada' paella. That was my favorite dish, the sausage was so flavorful and I loved the burst of the tomatoes. The rice was cooked to perfection. It's definitely enough to share between just two people. Overall, I wasn't blown away by the food like I was expecting. I feel like there might've been dishes we should've tried to really give us that wow factor. This seems like a nice place to come for a nice meal. If we're ever in the Asheville area again, I'd be willing to give them one more try. read more
Super excited to try this place after watching America's culinary cup featuring Chef Katie Button. We made a reservation at the bar and got to see them in action behind the kitchen. Our server Kelsey was so awesome. Very knowledgeable, friendly and walked us through the menu and made some great suggestions. We ordered some drinks and a handful of tapas to share. Some of my favorites was the toasted bread with tomato, so simple but so freakin delicious. Crispy soft airy bread with a tomato spread that was spot on. Gambas is always a go to for me, the fried eggplant with honey was simple but also tasty. The octopus was on point! So tender and delicious. We could've eaten more but didn't wanna over do it. We loved the vibes and it was a great first stop for us in Asheville! read more
3 months ago
Just as good as a 5 star Jose Andres restaurant. Tapas is the way to go here. We ate at the bar w a 1 he wait on a Fri night. Bartender and service was excellent. This time tried the bruschetta like tapas, anchovies olive concoction and eggplant starters --every morsel was divine. Then shared the shrimp dish and the salad. Wish we lived closer as we would be here every week. Easily the best restaurant in a 100 mi radius in all aspects of! read more
7 months ago
Holy cow! I've been here a couple of times while visiting Asheville. I come here every single time now. Plan ahead. This place is busy, because it is awesome! Make a reservation. I love Spanish food and tapas. Curate delivers like no other place I have been. I love the open kitchen - it's awesome to see them prepare the delicious food! Ask for kitchen seating for an extra treat! One of the advantages of the smaller plates is they allow you to sample from a wide range of delights! We always get the boquerones - I love the way they prepare the fresh anchovies! We also had a cheese plate, with a selection of dry, ripe, and blue Spanish cheeses - all of which were excellent and presented with very complimentary sides - the pear and apricot compote with the blue cheese was a personal favorite! We also had the patatas bravas (fried potatoes), lamb skewers, oysters, grilled shrimp, and stuffed piquillo peppers. EVERYTHING was a delight. The wine list is also exceptional. I had a delicious albarino, and a txacolina rose that was outstanding. We finished with the Tarta de Queso - which was delicious. Tangy, and lightly sweet. A perfect end to a great meal! Not just one of my favorite restaurants in Asheville, but one of my favorites period. I love Curate! read more
Delicious tapas! We came by for a Saturday lunch - note if you order paella it does take some extra time to wait for it. We ordered the eggplant, shrimp in garlic sauce, seafood paella, burger, and brioche dessert. The fried eggplant with honey was delicious and unique! I loved the shrimp - super flavorful and the sauce was perfect to dip bread in. Burger was juicy but a bit to salty and saucy for me. The paella was the winner - it didn't look like much but the flavor was amazing and went great with a garlicky sauce. Not fishy but you could taste the seafood taste. We were pretty full but I couldn't help but order dessert. The soaked brioche was more firm than expected but I didn't mind. Enjoyed the carmelized top and the gelato on top was refreshing! read more
A really nice restaurant whose chef is friends with Jose Andreas so you know it will be meat forward!! Busy but got our table quickly with our reservations. Grabbed some cocktails. All were unique and made well. For food we started with chistorra & chips jose's way. curate chorizo wrapped in potato chips. Really tasty. Needed a dipping sauce though. Next we had some macarrones del cardenal. spanish mac and cheese, chorizo sofrito, ibérico pork and breadcrumbs. Pretty tasty and not too heavy. Also grabbed some mushrooms. Very tasty. Service was great. Didn't wait long for anything. Nice and relaxing dinner. read more
10 hours ago
We drove all the way from Winston-Salem to come to Asheville yesterday and stopped here first. The reviews led me here and this restaurant was pretty good. We had a nice table for six and we ordered a lot! The mussels were average. The octopus was disappointing because it was too bland but we didn't want spicy. The shrimp were pretty good especially the garlic that accompanied it. I think the stand out dish of the day was the butternut squash soup with trout. We have two bowls of it because it was so small. The portions are definitely not large here so you have to order two of everything. Overall, I would say 3 1/2 stars read more
10 months ago
Absolutely incredible through and through. There is not one thing about our experience that we would change. Food- you can't go wrong with anything you order. We wanted to order everything on the menu and just chose what suited us at the time. I would say 4 dishes for two people is perfect. Service - impeccable service. Attentive, informative and kind through and through. Ambiance- interior was spacious but quaint and warm at the same time. People may hype this place for good reason, it's worth it. Those that tell you to skip this place don't listen to them. Worth every penny! read more
13 days ago
If you're craving tapas, Cúrate is the place to go. Katie Button and Felix Meana built Cúrate around the Spanish meaning of its name, "heal yourself." The restaurant also offers some unique concepts, including its own wine club and an online market to help you "curate at home." I highly recommend making reservations, as the dining room was completely packed over the weekend. The restaurant itself is spacious, with about 75 seats in the main dining area and around 20 at the bar. The space feels inviting and casual, with a touch of sophistication thanks to its colorful décor. FOOD: I recommend ordering 2-3 tapas dishes per person. The menu features around 40 items spanning small bites, charcuterie and cheeses, soups and salads, sandwiches, grilled options, sautéed dishes, and desserts. 1. Croquetas de Jamón (Creamy ham fritters, 3/5): I've had better ham fritters. These were just okay. 2. Jamón Ibérico de Bellota (Back leg cut of Iberian pig, 4/5): Simple and delicious. I would definitely order more charcuterie next time. 3. Berenjenas con Miel (Fried eggplant with honey, 4/5): Five pieces of fried eggplant with a light drizzle of honey. The sweetness didn't overpower the dish. 4. Setas al Jerez (Mushroom variety, 3/5): A mix of mushrooms cooked with sherry. It was fine, didn't leave anything memorable though. 5. Bomba de Pulpo (Spicy octopus and potato croquette, 5/5): My second favorite dish of the night. Only two pieces, but the ratio of octopus to potato was perfect. It didn't register as spicy to us. 6. Gambas al Ajillo (Sautéed shrimp with sherry broth, 4/5): Five shrimp served in a sherry broth with chili, garlic, and bay leaf. Very good. 7. Mejillones a la Marinera (PEI mussels, 5/5): My favorite of the night. The buttered seafood and chicken broth was outstanding. Easily shareable among three people. 8. Rossejat Negro (Paella-style squid ink dish, 3/5): Plenty of squid pieces, but the dish felt like it was missing something. It's a simple thin pasta cooked with squid ink and served with squid and a small side of aioli. Shareable among three people. Our server explained the dishes included in the Spanish Experience ($70 per person), an alternative to ordering à la carte. Service was excellent. Our drinks and water glasses were always refilled. There was, however, a delay with one dish, so we ended up canceling it. Would I come back? Yes. read more
Wonderful atmosphere and very pleasant server. Food was overall tasty. The portions for the price did have us making jokes at the table lol. Not pictured was the manchego cheese which came with 4 slices so thin they were almost translucent. The verduras were thin leeks over romesco for what $17 or $18? Lamb skewers, same scenario. I'd recommend if you're going for maybe drinks and a couple of tapas then dinner somewhere else afterwards but value is just super poor. read more
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What a special experience celebrating our dear friend's birthday at Curate in Asheville. Loved everything and it was so fun to try different dishes you can't get anywhere else! read more
Heard a lot of good things about Curate and can confirm they were all true. First off the service was top notch. Our waitress was super helpful, answered all questions and provided suggestions. We went with chistorra chips Jose's Way. These were excellent. Very crispy and delicious. We then tried the pulpo a la gallega. The octopus was well seasoned and cooked to perfection. From there we tried gambas al ajillo. The shrimp were well seasoned and the sauce was delicious. We then went with the macarrones del cardenal. This was also very flavorful and delicious. Lastly we tried the croquetas de jamon. The crispy outside and the warm inside were a hit. No complaints about Curate and can't wait to visit again. read more
6 months ago
Decided to go here after seeing Chef Katie on the Culinary Cookoff. Good variety of menu items since it is a tapas place. Everything was good but very inconsistent value for some items. Shrimp plate was a great deal but the cheese bread was a terrible value. I would have a better idea of what to order next time but I think the pricing could be better aligned to the value of the dish. Inside was a bit crowded and noisy, but overall we enjoyed it. read more
2 months ago
A lively Spanish bar with delicious bites and prompt service. I had the gazpacho which was smooth and delightful. I also had croquetas, which were a little on the salty side for my taste but came with a very interesting "salsa de apertivo" which added depth of read more
3 months ago
The place looks really good from the decor, paintings etc. Very friendly and attentive staff no complaints on service. Now for us the food wasn't all that. I had the lamb skewers and for $24 only two with some seasonings. It was pretty bland and needed to more flavorful for how little you are given & its price. As an appetizer we had the ham fritters and it was luke warm, tasted ok but not much to write about. The potatoes (patatas bravas) wasn't bad it could have been cooked a little longer for a better crisp. My date liked her mussels but said the baguette & the pickles that came with my lamb was the best things out of an overall bland and not flavorful meal. For the price point I did not find it worth it. The portions should have been more but try for yourself. Once again staff & place great. Food and price points were a thumbs down. read more
The service was good and everything tasted good. I know everything is expensive these days, but $12 for the pan con tomatoes seemed a bit high. Basically four slices of baguette with a smear of warm cooked tomatoes. Yet the gambas al ajillo was a decent price for this dish. The pimientos de piquillo rellenos were delicious and also a good value. read more
1 year ago
3*A ok We came about 30 minutes before the kitchen closed, so we ordered quickly. This place was lively and the open kitchen hummed away getting out Tapas. Our server made good reccomdations. My Paper Plane drink was not balanced at all. This drink is made with equal parts of all of the ingredients, yet the lemon over powered everything! I told my server and she quickly took it away. I did not order another drink. My mussels were tasty. I wish there were more for the price. I will add this place to my Asheville rotation. Check it out! read more
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13 Biltmore Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
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Is bar seating area on first come first serve basis?
Maybe. Some of the bar seats are reservation only, so the best strategy is to make a rez. This restaurant is *very* good and popular, so you may have to make a rez in advance.
We don't have a reservation. Could we eat at the bar (tomorrow/ Sunday night)?
Doubtful
I saw a recent review where someone said it's BYOB. Are y'all not serving alcohol?
They have alcohol
Is it suitable for children?
They defeinitely don't have a kids' menu, so feeding them off the sharing plates will cost you more than Jason's Deli. :-) But their service is very customer friendly and…
Going on a day trip through Asheville and booked for Sunday brunch -- we have been lots for dinner but never for brunch and was wondering if the regular menu is also served along with the shorter brunch menu. Anyone know? Thanks!
YES! Some menu items could be unavailable and there will definitely be daily specials. But the core menu has typically been available when I've been there at different times of day.
Do they have a Private Parking lot or Valet?
No. Park in the Biltmore Ave. deck (2 hours free).
How hard is it to get a reservation a week out?
It can be hard. I didn't think we would get to go when I was trying to get to go over a week early. There were not any left other than 10am. I kept checking every day and absolutely one day before we wanted to go there were some available. So my…
How long does a typical dinner for two take? If we have a 7pm reservation, could we make it to LaZoom for an 8:30 bus tour?
The amount of time you take depends on how you order your food. You can order all of your food at once so it comes out all at once which would be a typical amount of wait time for your food anywhere else or you can order your food so a dish or two…
Do you take reservations?
Yes! We take reservation through Reserve (online) and by calling the restaurant directly (828) 239-2946.
Is this restaurant dog friendly?
We allow service animals only. There is no outside/patio seating.
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