Work doesn't take me to Springfield, IL often but glad I tried this place. Bar staff (solo dining) was very knowledgeable on the wine list. I described my ideal wine and they gave me a taster of an off menu option that was perfect. The coq au vin was hot and fresh and hit the spot. Would definitely return! read more

Curate - Coq au vin - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

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Wow. If this had been my first time here, I would never come back. The service was terrible from start to finish. They are not busy. There is no excuse. I had to flag down the bartender for drinks (10 min). I had to flag down the bartender to order food (20 min). I finished my food before my date ever got his food. Absolutely unacceptable for the money. read more

Food was amazing, i have a food allergy and they were very thourough. Service was fantastic, friendly and not bothersom. Ambience was great for a romantic date abd prices will not break your bank. We got 2 main and one apatizer for twi and only $65 read more

Arrived at 9:36 and they closed their kitchen early that's not acceptable it's terrible service! They lost a customer for life!

Surprisingly bland for Mediterranean food. Is there a shortage of seasoning going on in the restaurant industry? Salt hard to come by in Springfield? Looks good but has no flavor. read more

Curate - Chicken Shish Kabob - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

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Trying this place out as everything is in small portions so got four to taste from. Indoors nice My son and I didn't care much for this place. Better luck next time and hopefully the next time we pick the better ones. read more

Curate - Menu - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

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Curate is known for its small plate dining. I'd consider the menu New American- there's some unique choices. We ordered a variety including focaccia, roasted Brie, roasted wild mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, Truffle Cacio e Pepe, pomodoro, prosciutto & fig flatbread, and the butcher flatbread. That was 8 dishes for 7 diners. The highlights were the roasted Brie which had great flavor when layering all the components-bread, fig jam, roasted garlic confit, and apple slice. The mushrooms were also very good with a great meaty flavor. The Truffle Cacio e Pepe and the pomodoro are both spaghetti dishes. The truffle dish was more successful- served in a Parmesan lace bowl. The Brussels sprouts were a solid choice- they were nicely crisped and had lots of tasty crisp leaves-the addition of candied walnuts added another interesting flavor to the sprouts and bacon. Of the 2 flatbreads- I'd recommend the prosciutto & fig. The butcher flatbread had a lot of cheese and wasn't a standout. The restaurant is fairly small- so on the weekend I'd go with a reservation. Has a good size bar with an overall hip vibe. The service was mixed- our server was really friendly- but knew absolutely nothing about wine. A couple of my dining partners ordered moscato and were brought Riesling and told it was basically the same- it's not. One diner sent it back for a mixed drink without any issue. They were out of a number of the wines listed on the menu. Overall, I'd say this is a great date spot where you can really embrace sharing the small plates. read more

One of the best restaurants in the area. The cuisine is a mix of Italian, Spanish, American and modern. The menu changes often. On the pricy side for sure, but I was happy to see this place in the area. The Small Tapas sized dishes range between $10-$30. Never disappointed. Average price for 2 is between $150 - $200 with drinks. Huge bonus: Pasta is made fresh. Definitely recommend! read more

Curate - Lobster Bisque ($14). It was ok. Croutons were a bit stale and the cream was cracking and not very smooth. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

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Curate is my new favorite restaurant for when I'm visiting Springfield! The service is great, there's a ton of menu options for all dietary needs, and the drinks are awesome! I ordered the Roasted Brie, Patatas Bravas, Lamb Shank Pappardelle, & the frozen flight. Everything was delicious! read more

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Curate is an excellent restaurant. We went for Saturday night birthday dinner for my lady, and they made us feel special right out of the gate with a cool glittery table setting and immediate attention. Our server delivered top shelf service--when asked what she would recommend, she asked back, "Well, do you wanna know what I love here, or more like our best sellers?" We went with what she loves (roasted Brie, Brussels, and the elk steak), and we were highly satisfied. The Brie came with sliced apples and a delicious fig jam, the Brussels were nicely cooked, my lady's seafood scampi was flavorful and balanced, and the elk steak was divine. Perfectly seared, elegantly sliced, and very well complimented by the parsnip puree and blueberry balsamic reduction. Highlight of the meal! Best dish in Springfield so far, but there are many restaurants left to try. The desserts were all delicious--we had the raspberry/strawberry, biscotti, and tiramisu ice creams, the blueberry vanilla cake, and the ricotta doughnuts. Save room for the first two, for sure. My only "complaint", which is really just a difference of opinion, were the mocktails: the bar staff's intent seemed to be to make them taste like alcohol, even though they didn't contain any. There are sure to be customers, like me, who order mocktails precisely because they don't want/like alcohol, so that might be an opportunity to clarify what someone is looking for in their non-alcoholic drink. It could have saved me an "Oh shit, what did I just drink?!?" moment. In short, if there's a better restaurant here, please tell me what it is. For us, Curate blew Velé out of the water in every respect--better food, more generous portions, cool ambiance, superb service, and at a more reasonable price. Thank you for a wonderful meal!! We will be back! read more

Curate - All the desserts....ice cream flight, blueberry vanilla cake, and ricotta donuts! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

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I came here with my family on Friday evening. This was one of THE best meals I've had. Everything from the cocktails, the service, the appetizer, the small plates and the entrees. Perfect, could not have been better. The small donuts, the potatoes and the ribeye were my favorites. But we also had the brie, elk chop and wild mushrooms. Our server had told us that there were six donuts that came in an order so we all could have two. Turns out it came with five so we jokingly gave her a hard time. At the end of the meal she brought us a scoop of pistachio gelato and a scoop of biscotti gelato to "make up for her mistake" So sweet of her! We had a beautiful evening and I'll be coming back here any time I visit Springfield. read more

Our waitress from the beginning was fabulous. Her name was Jessica. She went out of her way to make sure everything was fabulous. There were 4 of us and all of us loved our food! the standout was the Smashbuger made with braised short ribs, great flavor and the French Onion Soup! We will be bac! read more

My wife and I ate here last night and it was wonderful! Service was quick and friendly, helping us with which dishes to order and each one was great. Standout dishes were the lobster wontons and the elk! read more

I absolutely love curate! The ambiance is amazing. The food is delicious and fresh. The service is well done. If you want to experience a laid back meet up spot, you have to visit. I don't live in Illinois anymore but when I visit I look forward to going to Curate. read more

Curate - Focaccia - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

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Nice room, great bar, good service. For context: I sat at the bar, dined alone, on a business trip. The roasted mushrooms: Killer. Way Damn Good. The short ribs: Tiny. Much smaller than the picture posted on yelp. Maybe they misunderstood and gave me the child's portion. It was very small. Tasty, but small. They should post the prices on their website. The mushrooms were about $17 or $18 (and worth it). The very short short ribs were about $34. From memory. The by-the-glass wine list was pretty good. Also a plus for dining-a-loners. I would go definitely go back - two orders of mushrooms, hold the short ribs. read more

We enjoyed our night. Service was great. We loved the mushrooms, the short ribs and the flatbread. I have to say the wagu was not good! Like a piece of bacon I had to cook myself. That was ridiculous but overall a good experience. read more

The food was decent, they have a lot of options and it's a nice upscale restaurant if you're looking for drinks and something that feels fancy. The staff were friendly and accommodating. All the plates are pretty small and little pricey, good for a special occasion but you'll most likely need 2-3 dishes to feel full especially if you're sharing. read more

Reserved an igloo for the Friday after Thanksgiving. We arrive on time at 4:45 and the igloo is freezing cold. They did not prepare for us because the temperature inside the igloo was 49°. (we asked our server to bring out a thermometer because we were being challenged that "it wasn't that bad".. we had winter jackets, gloves, hats, and blankets from our car on us). The website states that they keep it at 60°. Disappointed that the staff did not take the extra step of turning on the space heater before our reservation. Highly suggest they put one more heater in each igloo because once it was on.. you could hardly tell. Luckily the hostess inside was sympathetic that my father-in-law is on blood thinners and it simply just was not going to work out if we sat outside. She found us a table indoors and the service was great and the food was delicious, but definitely felt like a big L on the igloo experience. 4 stars because the service and food were excellent once we got out of the tundra. And because I acknowledge the igloo is a seasonal experience that is not in their norm of operations but something to note and maybe call ahead on to make sure they have the heaters on before you arrive. read more

Curate - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

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We had a fantastic time at Curate tonight. Both of us have been wanting to find a tapas place, and there's one within a mile of our house! Great food and beautiful atmosphere. We'll have to try out the igloo next time. Our server could not have done a better job of taking care of us and it was obvious the manager is passionate about this place. Thanks for everything, Curate! We can't wait to come back. read more

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My selection was great and wine was plentiful. The dessert was delicious and portion was more than expected.

Overpriced for what you receive and the food is questionable in freshness. Ate here more than a few times but it has gone downhill.

Small plates ! More like spoonful with high prices! Food was ok , but this concept is a joke! Servers were nice . I won't be coming back !

The ribeye was delicious, the asparagus was perfectly cooked, the atmosphere presented with enjoyable music set at the perfect volume, so you could still carry on a conversation, the servers were incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and made excellent recommendations. Truly second to none. read more

Curate - Ribeye and asparagus - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Curate has consistently great service and food. On my most recent visit I enjoyed the roasted Brie with baguette and the truffle cacio e pepe along with a glass of wine. Service was friendly and helpful and the ambiance is upscale while not pretentious. One of the best restaurants in Springfield. read more

we went to Curate for our anniversary. We really enjoyed the experience. our waitress, Sheryl, was very nice and attentive. she made sure we had a very pleasant experience. For appetizers we had focaccia bread, a flatbread pizza known as the butcher and tomato bisque. My wife had the ribeye. The ribeye was cooked perfectly. It came with roasted potatoes and asparagus. The roasted potatoes were crispy but still tender. I had the elk steak that came with au Jus, Parsnip Purée, asparagus, Blackberry Compote. The elk was fairly good. It was tender and the flavor was not over powering. The restaurant itself was comfortable. The decor was rather sedate but nice. Low light atmosphere. It wasn't crowded. It wasn't very loud either. It was very easy to have a quiet conversation. Ask in all I highly recommend this as a good date night spot. read more

Fun tapas menu. Well prepared. Great service. Outside was really pleasant. Will be back soon.

The food at Curate is delicious. We went on a Saturday night and enjoyed it so much that we returned the next morning for brunch. Staff is really attentive. They also have really creative cocktails. Highly recommended! read more

Excellent atmosphere (a bit noisy but that's on the customers near the bar), and outstanding service from our waitress. Averi was delightful. The food was great overall , with one exception. My wife had a butterscotch martini (first time ever) which she loved. We started off sharing a squash salad, which was loaded with flavor. Fried squash, candied walnuts, mushrooms, spinach, red onions and a hint of cheese. My wife had the lobster roll sliders, which were amazing. The elk wasn't good. I got it rare, and it was barely Luke warm on arrival and buried in a heavy sauce that masked the flavor of the meat. That was a disappointment. Medium rare wouldn't have saved it. We finished off with a gelato flight -strawberry, raspberry and d green tea- which was an amazing end to the meal. We'd come back...but we'd avoid the elk. It isn't the thing to draw us back to the place. I have been searching for a good preparation of that noble beast for 55 years, and have yet to find it. Oh, woe. read more

We'll, we'll we'll...the Curate is owned and operated by the same owner of Velé of Springfield. Anyway, this has been on my list of places to visit for the longest time but they don't open until late in the afternoon 4pm. This is definitely a place for the late sleepers. So, what's drawn me to it is the outdoor seating. During afternoons you can see people seated under the tree seemingly as happy as people can come. And in the evenings the outdoor light is festive and romantic. While this is a nice place for a girls day out in the afternoon, I'd say it's a perfect first or second date setting. While the menu and the environment inside and out is upscale, so is the eclectic music playing in the background. Classic rock, rap transformed to a soft rhythmic light jazz. This place is not for the penny pinchers unless you were saving for the occasion. I would expect this is the place of local proposals. Will you marry me at this place in the evening would be a winner..,I'm just saying. So we ordered a charcuterie board. All I'll say is NICE! There are two drawbacks to this place. 1. They expect you to stay and visit for awhile and It's clear because the service is good but slow. Drinks and food alike. One in my party ordered and received the shrimp scampi (that she says is good) while the other two of us waited for a pizza (that was tasty, a nice change from commercial pizza.) We'll see if she is done before we get our food (yep, her food was outta here by the time the pizza came.) 2. Portions are small for the prices. Note: Our friend swears the lemonade is lemon water so watch out. Ok...Funny story but true...why did my other half say, "is this the same tile we have in the kitchen?" Ha! Our pizza was served on a glossy floor tile...hope it was clean. Overall, it was a pleasant experience. Box checked. read more

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Great brunch. Croque madame and lobster roll sliders were fantastic . Will be returning

Fantastic small plates in perfect portion to pair with a few artisanal cocktails. The cardamom syrup infused Rabbit in the Hole was wonderful. The steak was perfectly rare as requested and the creamy chimichurri an ideal complement. A must eat and drink at place in Springfield! read more

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I've been wanting to come here for a while and it was WELL worth the wait! The food was nothing short of absolutely incredible, the ambiance was stunning the designer is unmatched. But what really put the night and experience over the top was the service. Jessica is everything you want your server to be: very knowledgeable about the menu, super personable, and embodies the term hospitality. Management also took the time to stop by, and that always goes a very long way in my book, so much respect for a very present front of house manager. RUN DO NOT WALK TO CURATE!!!! Already planning my trip back!! read more

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Had reservations at 12:30 for my birthday. We got there a few minutes early and got seated right away, then we waited for about 15 minutes and someone finally stopped by asking if we had been waiting on. She filled up our waters and said she would check who was going to be with us. Waited another 5-10 minutes and nothing so me and my husband decided to get up and leave. I get the restaurant was about half busy, but the servers passed by us multiples times. Really disappointed when this was our first time there. Probably won't ever try it again. I'm okay with waiting 5-10 minutes and being patient, but waiting 15+ is kinda ridiculous when we had reservations. If they didn't have room for us, then they shouldn't have accepted my reservations. read more

Wonderful spot that I ran across during my time in Springfield. The ambiance is nice, drinks were great, service was fantastic and the food top notch! I love cacio de Pepe and there are not a lot of places that do it well and this place was on point! Also had the lump crab and asparagus and wonderful experience. If your in the area check it out you won't be disappointed. read more

Curate - Truffle Cacio e Pepe - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

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Went back for after dinner cocktails and sat outside. Was a very nice night and the place had a nice patio set up. The presentation is great on the drinks but did not like them as much as last time. We got hungry again and had t he lobster sliders. They were excellent and the bomboloni for dessert were amazing. You just have to know what to order here and it will be a great experience. read more

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The best meal of our entire 11 day road trip. Inventive cocktails (and although mocktails aren't on the menu, they seemingly created one to my specifications) and delicious small plates. The server was helpful and attentive. Highly recommend. read more

Wow!!! Such an amazing dining experience! Everything was so good that we jumped in and forgot to take pictures. Jessica was the perfect server and front of house manager; helpful and very kind. The escargot were perfection; as was the roasted mushrooms, cacio e pepe, and the off menu rockfish. The wine flights were the perfect accompaniment and the butterscotch martini, while sweet was delicious and ended an extraordinary meal. read more

This is my new favorite restaurant in Springfield. Not sure why it took me this long to try it. Great ambiance, great service and the food and drinks were outstanding! The French onion soup was good but not as amazing as everything else we ordered. Highly recommend the Mediterranean salad (good sized salad, definitely shareable for two), the Short Rib dish and the Truffle Cacio e Pepe pasta. WOW!! We will be back very soon. read more

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Amazing food & service with every experience. Hands down some of best food in Springfield! read more

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Great food, service and ambiance. My sister and I love coming here when we are in town for work. It has become a tradition. read more

Curate - French onion soup - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

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