curATE cafe

We absolutely loved this place for dinner. The food and flavors were phenomenal. Kudos to the chef and our server. Hidden gem! We got the braised beef, burger, Brussel sprouts, crispy pork belly, and the duck for main courses/shared plates. Presentation was excellent! The desserts were also out of this world. The menu is equally balanced with plenty of delicious flavor combos. We will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burger

What a hidden gem! A friend and I met at the museum and thought we'd get a bite to eat. Holy smokes! We had a delicious brunch on the back patio overlooking the mountains. The specials included an outstanding crab cake eggs Benedict. Yum!
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and meal.
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Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The experience was made even better by Leela and Bailey, two friendly and professional servers. The food is plentiful. We will need to share entrees if we want to have room for dessert!

A great experience either together or even alone, the staff in particular make you feel welcome special and comfortable.. we love the food choices and quality, the architectural space and decor, the connection to local art which you can enjoy before or after dining, and the wonderful outside space that connects seamlessly somehow to the tables outside or by window, making it one of the best places to eat locally!

The food and atmosphere was phenomenal! I had the mushroom flatbread and arugula salad. Each were exquisite. We at outside on the patio on a beautiful sunny fall day. To top it off our waitress was so friendly and made our experience that much better.

Dined with friends and it was an excellent experience overall. Each of us had something different and we were all HAPPY! Pam was patient with our foodie questions as well as being an excellent server.

Leela is an amazing server, remembers us, my husband's favorite cocktail and that I am gluten-free. The food is always excellent. We were with older friends and there was a loud table next to us that made conversation a little challenging, but still a great night.

Good was very good; appetizers and mains. Waitstaff outstanding and fun. A little too much “dark” ambience as we had to ask the staff to turn up the dining room lighting to see our meals. When every table had to get out their phones to light up their menus, that should have been a flag to the restaurant staff and we should not have had to ask for help.

Love the food and ambiance with indoor and outdoor seating with panoramic view of the mountains. Service is outstanding and our server Tonya is amazing. I had the grilled peaches appetizer and the halibut fish and chips ... both delicious. My friend had a burger, also great. For desert we had triple ice cream ... yum!

Great food, beautiful setting, but the service this time was a miss. Our server was inattentive, barely checked in - fortunately his colleagues pitched in to help him and us out. Will try again but will avoid that particular server as his poor service detracted from an otherwise delightful meal.

The most amazing atmosphere, menu, and service! Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

CurATE Restaurant is a true hidden gem in Manchester. The food was absolutely delicious, with everything made from scratch, making each bite a delight. The restaurant itself is a work of art, featuring beautiful artwork on the walls, stunning mountain views, and a creative style with blue accents. The handmade pottery and bright sunflowers at every table added a charming touch. It's my favorite spot in Manchester, not just for the amazing lunch but also for the two galleries, classes, and the incredible gallery gift shop. I highly recommend CurArt and the Southern Vermont Art Center!

1. Brunch was delicious... Best quiche I've ever had! 2. Nice ambiance with piano music in background. 3. Outdoor seating recommended; view of mountains, incredible! 4. Very kind and personable staff. Added bonus: art galleries that were free of charge after dining Great hidden gem!

Buting and foggy as it was) stunning mountain views, lovely gardens, patio. Friendly, knowledgeable service. Amazing scallops and mussels, both brought three times a week from Boston fish market. Noisy at first as most diners were attending a concert afterwards in another museum building. But then quiet, warm environment. Would return if in the area.

Stopped (unexpectedly) for lunch yesterday, and couldn't be happier that we did. The food was OUTSTANDING, reasonably priced, and Leila, our server, was fantastic. The setting was wonderful as well, surrounded by great art galleries. HIGHLY recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5