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Cúrate

Cúrate

Spanish Restaurant and Tapas Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Asheville, Asheville
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    This place is famous for their Spanish food. It's one of the most popular in the city!
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    Sherie S.
    "Fried eggplant with honey and rosemary amazing!"(8 Tips)
    Jordan D.
    "peppers stuffed with goat cheese and the lamb skewers"(7 Tips)
    Nellie N.
    "lardo iberico"(4 Tips)
    Victor L.
    "The rosemary ice cream with almond sponge cake is worth the wait."(4 Tips)
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  • Joseph D.heart icon on user image
    Joseph DzialoSeptember 4, 2021
    One of the best small plate restaurants in the US. You can’t go wrong with anything.
  • Ken S.
    Ken SNovember 20, 2021
    Literally everything on the menu is a must try. Take yourself on a dining adventure!!
  • Chandra S.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Jamesheart icon on user image
    JamesNovember 18, 2018
    Cúrate was featured as one of America’s 100 Best Wine Restaurants by ‘Wine Enthusiast Magazine’ in 2018.
  • Sherie S.heart icon on user image
    Sherie SwerdlowSeptember 18, 2015
    Fried eggplant with honey and rosemary amazing!
  • Christopher M.heart icon on user image
    Christopher MSeptember 8, 2015
    The Patatas Bravas come in a rather large portion. Be hungry, or have a few people to share with.
  • Sammy B.heart icon on user image
    Sammy BestAugust 20, 2014
    Famous garlic shrimp ensalada de veranno croquettas de pollo are truly culinary treasures
  • Blaine D.
    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 P.
    Anup PatelDecember 2, 2012
    Get the torrijas if you go for brunch. French toast-ish and melts in your mouth.
  • Amber H.
    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 :)
  • crisheart icon on user image
    crisFebruary 23, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything we tried was spectacular. Waiter had great suggestions.
  • Si W.heart icon on user image
    Si WeiAugust 16
    Good service and nice environment. Food is interesting but the taste can be fine tuned. Very expensive.
  • Patrick B.
    Patrick BolsterApril 23, 2014
    The Jamon sampler is amazing. I wish the cocktails matched the level of the food.
  • Rebekah W.
    Rebekah WatkinsOctober 9, 2011
    My favorite restaurant in Asheville. Amazing food. Love the pork platters. And the spanish martini is also good ;)
  • David A.heart icon on user image
    David AckleyAugust 16, 2013
    Lamb skewers, mussels, octopus, cheese plate, spinach, mushrooms, all amazing!
  • Victor L.
    Victor LowJune 15, 2013
    Save room! The rosemary ice cream with almond sponge cake is worth the wait.
  • Robert J.
    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. C.
    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 m.heart icon on user image
    jessica mottolaMay 24, 2014
    Order the jamon appetizer, the mushrooms, and the squid ink pasta. YUM.
  • Tricia F.heart icon on user image
    Tricia FalkSeptember 17, 2018
    Amazing! Authentic tapas and a great wine list.
  • Blake S.heart icon on user image
    Blake SuharJanuary 5, 2018
    Best dinner experience in Asheville, hands down!
  • Marijo M.heart icon on user image
    Marijo MirandaMay 23, 2019
    The cochinillo is the best!!!
  • Sonia H.
    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!
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    AtlantaFoodieJanuary 19, 2015
    Canelones de Carne was phenomenal.
  • Kim A.heart icon on user image
    Kim AhearnApril 14, 2022
    Ramps, shrimp, roasted pepper and goat cheese. Divine!
  • Elle B.heart icon on user image
    Elle BreezeeSeptember 8, 2013
    Fried eggplant with mountain honey and rosemary. Sautéed mushrooms in sherry.
  • Kim A.heart icon on user image
    Kim AhearnApril 14, 2022
    Ramps, red pepper& goat cheese, shrimp. Divine!
  • henry b.heart icon on user image
    henry bakerOctober 13, 2017
    Delicious, no-nonsense tapas.
  • Richard F.heart icon on user image
    Richard Furlonge-RostantJanuary 12, 2013
    Rosemary ice cream, almond sponge cake and candied orange
  • Greg C.
    Greg ClemonsJune 10, 2013
    Really, you cannot go wrong here, order anything, our waiter was very knowledgeable!
  • Macy K.
    Macy K.July 7, 2013
    Splurge for the pork- it's the best meat you'll ever taste.
  • Robert T.heart icon on user image
    Robert TaylorNovember 22, 2014
    Excellent Spanish wine list. Great service.
  • Blaine D.
    Blaine DeLanceyNovember 5, 2011
    I HATE eggplant! This is the third time in my LIFE I have enjoyed an eggplant dish. EXCELLENT
  • Natahlie W.
    The potato chip wrapped chorizo is awesome
  • Tanya T.
    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 T.
    Scott ThornburgFebruary 26, 2013
    Eclipse de Lune with Troy and Sons moonshine whiskey. Delicious.
  • Erika L.heart icon on user image
    Erika LMarch 27, 2018
    Absolutely amazing food! No bad choices!
  • Julia S.
    Julia SearsJune 2, 2013
    Peppers stuffed with goat cheese
  • CeCe M.heart icon on user image
    CeCe McFlyApril 2, 2016
    Awesome time. The food was amazing
  • craig b.heart icon on user image
    craig brayOctober 28, 2017
    Peppers and goat cheese
  • Lindsee M.
    Lindsee MDecember 31, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Sit at the bar. Very cool to watch the chefs prepare the tapas.
  • Ryan S.
    Ryan SniderDecember 31, 2012
    Do yourself a favor and order the peppers stuffed with goat cheese
  • Rimple P.
    Rimple PatelDecember 24, 2011
    Trio of jamon and lamb kabobs are very good! Don't order the white asparagus
  • Jamesheart icon on user image
    JamesAugust 11, 2014
    Do not pass this place. Go in. Order anything.
  • Roderick C.
    Roderick ChuJune 8, 2014
    Ask server for recommendations!
  • Chari M.
    Chari MossJuly 5, 2011
    Berenjenas la taberna (fried eggplant w/ honey & rosemary) is delicious!
  • Gabe
    GabeJanuary 7, 2012
    Try the patatas bravas for a little more filler if you need more to eat
  • Jin S.heart icon on user image
    Jin SOctober 12, 2014
    Great food , OK portions, OK price
  • John R.heart icon on user image
    John R-AJune 24, 2017
    Squid in ink noodle paella...
  • Tom W.
    Tom WhatleyJune 7, 2013
    Ask for Jessica she is da Bomb!
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