Cultura

I do not understand all the glowing reviews. The service was extremely slow, and the dishes were laughably bad and overpriced. I am so glad I decided against the $125 tasting menu and just went with one a la carte item. It took nearly an hour for the main dish to come out and the waiters seemed stressed out and disinterested in our table (probably because we werent spending $300+). The mushroom tart was way too salty and the crust tasted like cardboard. The corn and shrimp item was also too salty and a bit too spicy to be enjoyable. Both meals left us completely unsatisfied. The cocktails were interesting. Not amazing, but interesting.
Sep 9th, 2023

Of all the places we tried in Asheville, this was the winner hands down. We had made reservations for a Friday night as I wanted tot try the tasting menu, and was not let down. This is unpretentious fine dining. Our server was incredibly friendly and chill. They dont take themselves too serious here as can be the experience with finer dining. The larder and bread service was great! I started off with the pork and chanterelle pie which was like nothing Ive ever had and was very tasty. My wife got the peach and thyme focaccia and really enjoyed it. I got the dry aged squab which was cooked perfectly this was the only dish I thought could have been improved slightly upon in the sauce/seasoning department. Wife got the fusilli and enjoyed that throughly as well. For the fifth I got the smoked lamb shank tostada which was delicious. My wife got the skate and said the fish was a little bland but she still enjoyed the dish. For the dessert, I got a corn crme brle which honestly was a really smart interpretation of the dessert, corn being naturally sweet worked incredibly well. I are the entire thing, and Im not usually a dessert person. All in all this evening was well worth the price we paid and I would absolutely come back if if I found myself back in Asheville. I highly recommend coming here whether you are a local or in town visiting. Worth going out of your way if you are staying in the greater area.
Aug 28th, 2023

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Jul 16th, 2023

Everything about this place was fantastic - excellent unique food, good drinks, nice vibe, sweet glow in the dark bathroom. We will be returning!
Jun 30th, 2023

If your visiting Asheville NC I highly recommend stopping by Cultura for dinner. Granted you have to make reservations well in advance to make sure you get a table. Cultura has a very fun / hip atmosphere and the food is amazing!! If its on the menu when you visit I strongly suggest trying the Honey Dip cocktail. When we went they were offering a 7 course tasting which looked / sounded amazing.. Trust me the place is the
Jun 10th, 2023