Cúrate

From jamón Ibérico to croquetas, patatas bravas, and crema catalana, Cúrate brings the essence of Spain to downtown Asheville… one plate at a time.

9 / 10
432
ratings
Address

13 Biltmore Ave Asheville , NC 28801 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 121


Keywords:

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Elle Breezee

Tapas are amazing here: from the grill, the fryer, the garden . Something for everyone!! The Iberico ham melts in your mouth, the white asparagus is bright with a "light as foam" house made aioli .

Zak Suhar

An absolutely delicious meal. We loved the berenjenes con miel (my favorite), ensalada de remolacha, ensalada verde, jamón serrano con manzana y queso azul, and the patatas bravas . Add sangria on top!

Larry Roberts

The spinach salad is a must to start followed by mushrooms and the lamb skewers , the pulpo (octopus ) and then the egg plant drizzled with honey to finish. All of the above are to die for.

Kelly Weaver

We had like 7-8 dishes, all were fabulous but would highlight the lamb skewers alongside the stuffed red peppers and the patatas bravas . The Emilio Moro Tempranillo was also a hit. ????

Magno Cezar de Oliveira

A great Spanish Restaurant outside Spain. It was a wonderful experience, the tapas are delicious, such as eggplant with honey , pulpo a la galego, jamon ibérico com quejo. We enjoyed to go to Cúrate.

James

Chef Button was a semi-finalist for the James Beard Rising Star Chef award in 2012 & 2013, a nominee in 2014, semi-finalist for Best Chefs in America in 2015 and a nominee for Best Chefs SE 2018.

Marc

Esquire: Curate gives food scene shot of adrenaline w/paella and garlic shrimp and jamón ibérico . Best bean dish in U.S.: Asturian stew ("fabada") that’s luscious w/fat of housemade chorizo & morcilla

Melissa L. Brinley

From the ambiance to the variety of both the food and wine menus, my family and I truly enjoyed our entire experience. Wonderful food and attentive service on a bustling Saturday night.

J Crowley

Incredible tapas . Best meal we had while visiting Asheville. Don’t leave the city without eating here. The rossejat negro (pictured here) is so good we ordered a second one.

AmateurConcierge

Delicious Spanish tapas right on the main drag. Tortilla , mushrooms , pork steak were particular highlights. If the watermelon sherry is on special at the bar , GET IT

Amy Boehman-Pollitt

Amazing! I had the octopus & the squid sandwich , which melted in my mouth and the eggplant , yum! Get reservations , they book weeks ahead, or go for lunch and sit at the bar .

Ben R

Each tapa we tried was perfect. Standouts: patatas bravas , iberico de bellota ham (unbelievable), lamb skewers .

Nathan Scalla

Charcuterie plate was delicious to start. Who thought sauteed mushrooms could be soo good?! Finished it all off with the delicious paella . Sitting at the kitchen was cool to watch the cooks at work.

Kira Rocha

We tried stuffed red peppers , octopus , lardo , jamon mix, bacalao among others. We were happy with everything. We got a sandwich for our kids, and it came in 4 pieces, was delicious too.

Alex F

Sit at the bar so you can watch the chefs and order the peppers stuffed with goat cheese and the lamb skewers . Save room for the chocolate mousse too! Delicious.

Nellie Nguyen

must haves: ROSSEJAT NEGRO - reminded me of okonomiyaki in looks. it's the squid ink vermicelli version of paella . so yum! also, the "lardo iberico ahumado" was amazing! it was like the perfect bite.

Gavin Guidry

Little taste of Spain in the middle of Asheville. First time eating morcilla and buñuelos outside of South America and it was great!

Amanda Moralez

This place was fantastic! We loved the goat cheese stuffed peppers , octopus , fried eggplant , garlic shrimp ... not a single dish of the 7 we tried disappointed.

Inna G

Stuffed peppers , honey eggplant , shrimps , asparagus were delish. Skip the scallops and cheese . Great dinner spot!

Pax Whitfield

Stellar food! They know their dishes and can probably pair them better than you. Iberico selections are best I've had. This place is equal to anything in New York - DO NOT MISS IT!

Marirene Edwards

Ask for the daily specials , they are awesome. The bacalao was really good. Brunch menu was yummy. Spanish omelette a were beautifully done. Fresh squeezed orange juice = divine.

Wael Hazzazi

Get the crispy bread with tomatoes , the octopus with potato puree , and the shrimp with sliced garlic ????????

Taylor Harold

So many choices it's hard to decide, but everything I've ever tried here has been very good. Never disappoints!

Alexandre Munhoz

A Spanish island in the South. The Jabugo, piggy, octopus Galicia style, shrimps Ajillo.. all good! Don’t forget the typical vermute.. no ice!

Neal Karn

Sit at the bar right in front if the grill... South fun to see how it's all prepared! Eggplant was to die for and the oxtail was DELISH!!!! Everything was wonderful.... Can't go wrong with anything!

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Joe Recomendes

Excellent food. Try the octopus , the lamb , and the chorizo+chips. Sangria was good too, but a lot for two people to drink!

The Soul Magnetics

Omg we were just given this really special chocolate treat.... if you get the waiter Eric, you're in for a great time! He's super...

Jennifer R

We ate takeout from here due to COVID. Delicious! I’d recommend the meatballs and the seafood squid paella noodle dish .

Christian Oliver

Rossejat was awesome. Most other items were mild in flavor. Crema Catalana isn't even a crema , but a mousse . It's toned down Spanish food .

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Great food n atmosphere from James Beard finalist chef . Fried Eggplant with Honey & Rosemary is a must-try!

Morgan Tierney

Feels like a San Francisco spot. Recommend the lamb skewers & the almond pastry dessert (if they have it)!

Kaitlin

Wow! The closest I've come to Spain stateside. Their tortilla española is perfection. And great service! Love!

Amanda Whittemore

Brian (the greatest waiter ) suggested the eggplant dish with the rosemary ice cream . Do it. Best craziest dish ever!

Sarah Judd Welch

Order the gazpacho , fried eggplant w/ honey+rosemary, pan con tomato w/ anchovies , ensalada de verano and rosemary ice cream . Skip the patatas pravas for more sangria .

Alena

Great Food! Great Atmosphere! Great Service! The desserts were amazing! Christina was awesome! P.S., try the chocolate mouse dessert , it will blow ur mind!

Christian Oliver

Tortilla española was great, like fresh made tortilla . Reminds me of my childhood.

Jordan Dave

The peppers stuffed with goat cheese and the lamb skewers are amazing! Get the lardo , GET THE LARDO ! It's melts in your mouth like butter.

Abraham Tan

Get the Migas , the Sparkling Cava Sangria , esparragos blancos & the LARDO !!!! Mind-blowing!

Michael Erb

Basque-style chorizo wrapped in potato chips ! Skip the patatas bravas and order these!

Alexandre Munhoz

Second time in this place.. it just gets and better. Everything I ordered was outstanding.

Martin Slusarz

What a place!! Amazing food!! Excellent menu, ambiance, wines and service! Don't miss it!

Bridget Higgins

Fried eggplant is amazing. Great as a dessert ! Loved the mild pork sausage with white beans , too. Both are a must order

Silvi Sil

A good Spanish restaurant in the US. Still as a Spanish, I'd say that some things were adapted to American taste, so they were a bit disappointing to me. Croquetas were really good tough.

Diane Court

oair the moorish ksmb (oincho moruno) with the eggplant drizzled with honey . To die for! And Sangria with orange and lemon verbena? Ambrosia.

Brian D

Creative and original tapas , fresh sangria made table side, great atmosphere, friendly staff and owner.

Joseph Dzialo

One of the best small plate restaurants in the US. You can’t go wrong with anything.

Josh Ritenour

Holy sh$t. Order ANYTHING off the menu , you can't go wrong. WARNING: berenjenas la taberna are SO DAMN GOOD!

Chelsey Barnes

The eggplant IS amazing and is a must have everytime I go. The acorn-fed pig is pricey but definitely worth experiencing! The ham MELTS IN YOUR MOUTH! literally.

George M

Echo all the tips on moorish lamb kabobs - fried eggplant and another one I really loved was seats al jerez ....mushrooms yum!

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