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Camille L.

Great ambiance, food was delish, service was great... my favorite part about this pace is the bathroom. They do have craft cocktails which take a bit to make.

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Kimberly R.

Celebrated my birthday dinner here while visiting Asheville for the weekend. The service, cocktails, and overall food of the restaurant were nice. Walking in, the greenery and ambiance of the restaurant is impressive. After we sat, the waitress explained to our table that the menu is tapa style so between the 4 os us we split 6 different items. My favorites were the red snapper and blue fin tuna dishes. I was hoping the soft shell crab would be fried but instead it came in a croissant and had too much celery which I thought gave it a weird taste. Also the pork belly wasn't as crispy as I usually like it. For dessert, we shared the rhubarb pie which was delicious. Overall, I had a memorable birthday dinner and enjoyed Cultura.

Stephan M.

If you're looking for an amazing group dining experience, this is a great option! They have several family style meals to choose from which are all delicious. Not to mention a great location on the South Slope. Since we were with friends we went with the crab family style entree this time with us served with fried rice and several sauces in the side. The seasonal cocktails were also a nice addition, it was a smoky apple "fall" drink.

Scott M.

Driving eight hours from Memphis TN to get to good food and good service. After booking a reservation at Cultura and my wife looking at the menu, she was ready for what we were about to get taste buds into. (I don't look at the menu ahead of time. I trust what my wife says.) Starting off with 50% off bottles of wine, I could not resist ordering a bottle from France. It was under the Rose group. To me, it was on the edge of not being a rose. I loved it, though. My wife, not so much. Our meals consisted of l: Boar Belly, my favorite out of the whole experience. Highly recommend ad your last portion. Pretzel bread, which was complimentary. Yummmmmmm. Ahi Tuna, with the charred guacamole and crispy rice. Yesssssss. The salted egg was the least of my favorite out of all these. However, it was all very good. We enjoy good food. Never have a given a review like this. We will definitely repeat this meal when we come back to Asheville. Already in our itinerary.

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Tamara G.

The bar is super cool here. I mean, plants & lit candles on the bar? Yeah! The cocktail list was most unusual & creative, as were the taps. We did not partake of food, just beer & cocktails, but thoroughly enjoyed our time here. We were a group of 7 & amazingly found 7 bar stools together on a Saturday night here. Bartenders were happy to answer all questions. Step in & get some Cultura!

Hannah H.

Willy Wonka meets Asheville. Cultura is whimsical in the best way. Created from the founders of Wicked Weed, Cultura brings weird spins on classic favorites. Their restaurant is filled with fun artwork, neon paints, and interesting seating options (wine barrels). One of the best cocktails I've ever had came from their fall menu and consisted of homemade apple bitters, whiskey and a dried apple crisp. I've tried so hard to remake this and fail everytime. For food, we got their octopus appetizer which was perfectly tender and we split their crab fried rice and fried chicken. These are massive portions and perfect for the table to split. We finished the meal with CBD cotton Candy (on the house given to all customers) which was a perfect end to the most unique meal I've ever had! Definitely check this place out if you're in Aville.

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Cherry W.

Fun and sophisticated tastes and vibes in this Asheville spot. We enjoyed the red snapper, peaches, swordfish and more. Plus (!) we participated in a local foraging experience (No Taste like home) and - in partnership - Cultura created a stunning dish from the mushrooms and greens we foraged--yum!

Restroom hallway
Alexandra P.

Thoroughly enjoy the food at Cultura every time I've been. This last time was a special Cease and Desist dinner, which is where they take a spin on classic chain restaurants. This month they presented Outback Grahamhouse, in partnership with chef Graham House. It was an astounding meal, first course was the classic brown bread and whipped butter, second course was the famous blooming onion and a foraged salad, I wish I'd remembered to take a picture of the main course!!! The rib eye and potato were unbelievable and cooked perfectly. Dessert was a lovely Lamington cake. Every month they present a different restaurant for their Cease and Desist series. Our server, Andrew, took great care of us and helped us make a decision on the wine selection. I HIGHLY recommend checking it out. We sure will be!

Wine flight
Teri T.

Great ambiance and trendy decor but I was disappointed in the meal options. The current menu is limited (make sure you look ay recent menu postings) and I feel it is overpriced. My husband and I enjoyed their cheese and meat board ($30) and a special small plate of hand pies ($8). The meat and cheese board was the better of the two options. I was looking forward to trying their wines because they were sourced from an area of WA we are familiar with. I wanted to try as much as possible so I picked their wine flight ($25). The whites are much better than the reds. The reds I did not like at all (I didn't even drink them after taking the first few sips). They tasted bitter and sour. I'm familiar with their style of wine too (unfiltered and no sulfates added) and I would not recommend these. Best part of this restaurant is the bathroom area. It's tripped out in black lights and funky art. In summary, head in for some great Instagram photos but book your dinner elsewhere.

Lynette M.

The tasting menu was delicious, except for the red snapper with sticky rice. The rice was not sticky, not the way I like it. The pork belly, duck, quail,and beef were delicious melts in your mouth. The quail was cooked just right, very tasty and moist. The service is excellent. A good place for a date night.

House breads
Vanessa V.

We came for the VIDL wine pop up and it did not disappoint. We sat in one of the tables in front of the bar area. The bartender was Nick and not only was he nice and helpful but he was also very informative as to menu items and the alcohol too. We had the lamb tartare, the house made bread, and the oysters. Everything was delicious! I can't wait to come back next year when they fully open up because the rest of the items look delicious! Another must do is to check out their bathrooms. They're not only clean, but a good spot to take a picture! Super colorful and bright.

Sherry S.

I always love going to Cultura. They have great food and great ambience, definitely a special place.

"Nutella Toast"
Bob V.

I finally got a chance to drop into @culturaavl and was straight up blown away. * I ordered the Heirloom Shellbean Cassoulet. This dish is brand new - the manager told me I was the first customer to try it - and it wowed. Big time. Endless layers of flavor and texture and deep, rich umami spring out of this dish and into your smiling face. They use local, varietal North Carolina beans, which I love, and they add "bread sausage," lil' discs of blissful wonder, as the crowning jewel. A must try. * Dessert was "Nutella Toast," which was a deconstructed, well balanced masterpiece, featuring all the right touches and presented gorgeously. * At the end the server brought out a special surprise - I won't spoil it for you, beyond the photo, except to say that it was over-the-top original. * Cultura is the kind of restaurant that makes you proud to live in Asheville, 'nuff said.

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