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Spanish Restaurant and Tapas Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Asheville, Asheville
The Spanish food at Cúrate is a can't miss
"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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Elle BreezeeMay 28, 2016Tapas 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 SuharDecember 30, 2017An 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!
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 WeaverMarch 1, 2021We 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 OliveiraJanuary 8, 2018A 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.
MarcJanuary 12, 2021Esquire: 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
JamesNovember 19, 2018Chef 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.
Melissa L. BrinleyDecember 4, 2017From 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 CrowleyOctober 25, 2019Incredible 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.
Amy Boehman-PollittJune 28, 2016Amazing! 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.
AmateurConciergeSeptember 4, 2016Delicious 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
Ben RMay 23, 2016Each tapa we tried was perfect. Standouts: patatas bravas, iberico de bellota ham (unbelievable), lamb skewers.
Kira RochaMay 15, 2016We 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.
Nathan ScallaOctober 31, 2019Charcuterie 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.
Alex FJune 13, 2014Sit 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 NguyenApril 28, 2014must 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 GuidryNovember 11, 2018Little taste of Spain in the middle of Asheville. First time eating morcilla and buñuelos outside of South America and it was great!
Amanda MoralezApril 15, 2014This 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.
Pax WhitfieldJanuary 5, 2014Stellar 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!
Inna GJune 2Stuffed peppers, honey eggplant, shrimps, asparagus were delish. Skip the scallops and cheese. Great dinner spot!
Marirene EdwardsMarch 31, 2014Ask 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 HazzaziAugust 2, 2019Get the crispy bread with tomatoes, the octopus with potato puree, and the shrimp with sliced garlic 👌🏼
Alexandre MunhozOctober 20, 2018A Spanish island in the South. The Jabugo, piggy, octopus Galicia style, shrimps Ajillo.. all good! Don’t forget the typical vermute.. no ice!
Taylor HaroldDecember 16, 2016So many choices it's hard to decide, but everything I've ever tried here has been very good. Never disappoints!
Neal KarnDecember 16, 2012Sit 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!
Atlanta Food & Wine FestivalMay 7, 2014Katie Button will be teaching you how to make inspired food and drink with whatever is lying around the house at the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival May 29-June 1 during Pantry Punch & Survival Bites. Read more
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 MagneticsMarch 13, 2016Omg 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 RSeptember 2, 2020We ate takeout from here due to COVID. Delicious! I’d recommend the meatballs and the seafood squid paella noodle dish.
Christian OliverFebruary 19, 2017Rossejat 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.
mmMay 29, 2014Great food n atmosphere from James Beard finalist chef. Fried Eggplant with Honey & Rosemary is a must-try!
- Morgan TierneyDecember 29, 2018Feels like a San Francisco spot. Recommend the lamb skewers & the almond pastry dessert (if they have it)!
- 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.
KaitlinSeptember 5, 2015Wow! The closest I've come to Spain stateside. Their tortilla española is perfection. And great service! Love!
Sarah Judd WelchJuly 29, 2012Order 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.
Amanda WhittemoreDecember 28, 2012Brian (the greatest waiter) suggested the eggplant dish with the rosemary ice cream. Do it. Best craziest dish ever!
AlenaMarch 11, 2013Great 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 OliverFebruary 19, 2017Tortilla española was great, like fresh made tortilla. Reminds me of my childhood.
Abraham TanNovember 27, 2014Get the Migas, the Sparkling Cava Sangria, esparragos blancos & the LARDO!!!! Mind-blowing!
Michael ErbDecember 31, 2023Basque-style chorizo wrapped in potato chips! Skip the patatas bravas and order these!- Alexandre MunhozDecember 30, 2020Second time in this place.. it just gets and better. Everything I ordered was outstanding.
Martin SlusarzFebruary 15, 2016What a place!! Amazing food!! Excellent menu, ambiance, wines and service! Don't miss it!
Brian DAugust 12, 2016Creative and original tapas, fresh sangria made table side, great atmosphere, friendly staff and owner.
Diane CourtJune 27, 2013oair the moorish ksmb (oincho moruno) with the eggplant drizzled with honey. To die for! And Sangria with orange and lemon verbena? Ambrosia.
Bridget HigginsApril 25, 2014Fried eggplant is amazing. Great as a dessert! Loved the mild pork sausage with white beans, too. Both are a must order
Silvi SilMay 27, 2017A 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.
Josh RitenourSeptember 14, 2016Holy sh$t. Order ANYTHING off the menu, you can't go wrong. WARNING: berenjenas la taberna are SO DAMN GOOD!
Chelsey BarnesAugust 3, 2011The 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.
Wallace ShealyJanuary 20, 2017Amazing tapas. It is hard to decide which small plate is the best. So creative.
George MAugust 2, 2014Echo 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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From jamón Ibérico to croquetas, patatas bravas, and crema catalana, Cúrate brings the essence of Spain to downtown Asheville… one plate at a time.
Open until 10:30 PM (Show more)
- Tue–Thu
- 5:00 PM–10:30 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–10:30 PM
(828) 239-2946
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Outdoor Seating
No
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