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Cúrate

Spanish Restaurant and Tapas Restaurant$$$$

Downtown Asheville, Asheville

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Ranked #8 for seafood in Asheville
This place is famous for their Spanish food. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Fried eggplant with honey and rosemary amazing!"(8 Tips)
"peppers stuffed with goat cheese and the lamb skewers"(7 Tips)
"lardo iberico"(4 Tips)
"The rosemary ice cream with almond sponge cake is worth the wait."(4 Tips)

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Joseph DzialoSeptember 4, 2021
One of the best small plate restaurants in the US. You can’t go wrong with anything.
Ken SNovember 20, 2021
Literally everything on the menu is a must try. Take yourself on a dining adventure!!
Chandra ShuklaApril 21, 2018
It will anger you that in Spain you don’t pay for tapas but you do, will and have to pay for this amazing gourmet spin on them.
JamesNovember 18, 2018
Cúrate was featured as one of America’s 100 Best Wine Restaurants by ‘Wine Enthusiast Magazine’ in 2018.
Sherie SwerdlowSeptember 18, 2015
Fried eggplant with honey and rosemary amazing!
Christopher MSeptember 8, 2015
The Patatas Bravas come in a rather large portion. Be hungry, or have a few people to share with.
Sammy BestAugust 20, 2014
Famous garlic shrimp ensalada de veranno croquettas de pollo are truly culinary treasures
Blaine DeLanceyNovember 5, 2011
Awesomeness on little plates! My Venezuelan mother-in-law, who knows her tapas, was ecstatic! Try the pincho moruno too.
Anup PatelDecember 2, 2012
Get the torrijas if you go for brunch. French toast-ish and melts in your mouth.
Amber H.September 30, 2012
Get the esqueixada de montana... it's amazing... also if you sit at the bar you don't need a reservation :)
crisFebruary 23, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Everything we tried was spectacular. Waiter had great suggestions.
Si WeiAugust 16
Good service and nice environment. Food is interesting but the taste can be fine tuned. Very expensive.
Patrick BolsterApril 23, 2014
The Jamon sampler is amazing. I wish the cocktails matched the level of the food.
Rebekah WatkinsOctober 9, 2011
My favorite restaurant in Asheville. Amazing food. Love the pork platters. And the spanish martini is also good ;)
David AckleyAugust 16, 2013
Lamb skewers, mussels, octopus, cheese plate, spinach, mushrooms, all amazing!
Victor LowJune 15, 2013
Save room! The rosemary ice cream with almond sponge cake is worth the wait.
Robert JaegerSeptember 8, 2012
If you do not get the chocolate mousse with strawberry sorbet and hazelnuts then you are an idiot. Best dish on the menu.
C. A. ClineMarch 5, 2012
Get the porron to drink and the crema catalana for dessert. Get a variety in between- thank me later!
jessica mottolaMay 24, 2014
Order the jamon appetizer, the mushrooms, and the squid ink pasta. YUM.
Tricia FalkSeptember 17, 2018
Amazing! Authentic tapas and a great wine list.
Blake SuharJanuary 5, 2018
Best dinner experience in Asheville, hands down!
Marijo MirandaMay 23, 2019
The cochinillo is the best!!!
Sonia HendrixDecember 23, 2011
If you're in a rush, ask for Sam to be your server. Secondly, the monté enebra cheese is so delicious...! Order it!
AtlantaFoodieJanuary 19, 2015
Canelones de Carne was phenomenal.
Kim AhearnApril 14, 2022
Ramps, shrimp, roasted pepper and goat cheese. Divine!
Elle BreezeeSeptember 8, 2013
Fried eggplant with mountain honey and rosemary. Sautéed mushrooms in sherry.
Kim AhearnApril 14, 2022
Ramps, red pepper& goat cheese, shrimp. Divine!
henry bakerOctober 13, 2017
Delicious, no-nonsense tapas.
Richard Furlonge-RostantJanuary 12, 2013
Rosemary ice cream, almond sponge cake and candied orange
Greg ClemonsJune 10, 2013
Really, you cannot go wrong here, order anything, our waiter was very knowledgeable!
Macy K.July 7, 2013
Splurge for the pork- it's the best meat you'll ever taste.
Robert TaylorNovember 22, 2014
Excellent Spanish wine list. Great service.
Blaine DeLanceyNovember 5, 2011
I HATE eggplant! This is the third time in my LIFE I have enjoyed an eggplant dish. EXCELLENT
Natahlie WangJune 30
The potato chip wrapped chorizo is awesome
Tanya TriberJuly 22, 2011
The Eggplant is to die for, and I don't usually like eggplant. Lovely atmosphere, great food, but not cheap!
Scott ThornburgFebruary 26, 2013
Eclipse de Lune with Troy and Sons moonshine whiskey. Delicious.
Erika LMarch 27, 2018
Absolutely amazing food! No bad choices!
Julia SearsJune 2, 2013
Peppers stuffed with goat cheese
CeCe McFlyApril 2, 2016
Awesome time. The food was amazing
craig brayOctober 28, 2017
Peppers and goat cheese
Lindsee MDecember 31, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Sit at the bar. Very cool to watch the chefs prepare the tapas.
Ryan SniderDecember 31, 2012
Do yourself a favor and order the peppers stuffed with goat cheese
Rimple PatelDecember 24, 2011
Trio of jamon and lamb kabobs are very good! Don't order the white asparagus
JamesAugust 11, 2014
Do not pass this place. Go in. Order anything.
Roderick ChuJune 8, 2014
Ask server for recommendations!
Chari MossJuly 5, 2011
Berenjenas la taberna (fried eggplant w/ honey & rosemary) is delicious!
GabeJanuary 7, 2012
Try the patatas bravas for a little more filler if you need more to eat
Jin SOctober 12, 2014
Great food , OK portions, OK price
John R-AJune 24, 2017
Squid in ink noodle paella...
Tom WhatleyJune 7, 2013
Ask for Jessica she is da Bomb!

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