We absolutely enjoyed our brunch at this place. You should definitely make reservations. The restaurant is very cute with several dining tables inside and more outside. For starters we had the bread service which was several pieces of toasted bread served with a flavored butter. For our meals I had the Curate burger and my girlfriend had the Salmon toast. Both meals were cooked perfectly and expertly served. We also had a blueberry crepe dessert which was out of this world. The service was exceptional. We will definitely be back. read more

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This was such a pleasant dining experience. The restaurant is inside an arts center so everything is designed to be aesthetically pleasing from the view out the large windows to the periwinkle glassware that matches subtle accents in the decor. Our waitress was friendly, witty and gave us suggestions for ordering. We had a southwestern pulled pork soup, gnocchi, and bread with parsley butter. I had churros with caramel sauce for dessert, The waitress brought them out with a candle for my birthday. read more

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So here is a gem in southern Vermont that my husband and I got to enjoy on a trip to celebrate our anniversary. This cute little restaurant is tucked into the corner of an art gallery with some cool and interesting art. It was cozy and intimate with friendly and professional staff. We started out with some tasty and interesting cocktails- a bourbon bitter& sour and a spicy pineapple margarita. The BBS was my favorite but the margarita had a nice spicy kick if you like spice. While we raved about our appetizers of smoked cheddar fondue and seared scallops, we learned that the chef actually used to work at a restaurant in our hometown of Richmond Va. We are so sad we lost her to Vermont because this meal was one of the best we've ever had. For entrees we ordered the special of the night - the Branzino and also the Cúrate seafood stew. Both by far one of the best fish dishes we have ever eaten. We also couldn't resist ordering dessert which was an orange chocolate budino and cinnamon sugar churros with caramel sauce. Both were perfect endings for the perfect meal. Wish it wasn't a 9 hour drive to go back read more

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A unique dining experience with elevated dishes and plating from other places in Manchester. The scallops were amazing (but $19 for 2 seemed sad) special pasta tortellini with truffle was very good, but the number of pieces has clearly been counted out onto the dish. Fish and chips were good. Not overly breaded or fried. Kids ordered streaks which were a little tough. And $18 for a glass of wine just feels a little high, would like more options. The server was nicely attentive . 6/5 for the ambiance and def come a few min early to check out the rotating art in the gallery. read more

curATE cafe - NY strip steak - New American Near Me - Manchester, Vermont

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Had a 160 person welcome party. Everything looked stunning and the food was fantastic! The service was efficient and helpful! I would do this again! Colleen Palmer is a real PRO! read more

We decided to go here for brunch last minute and I'm so glad we did! We chose to eat outside even though it was a little chilly but the view was so worth it. We started with the grilled bread and got the fried chicken sandwich and huevos rancheros. Both were so good! I also asked for a mocktail as they did not have any on the menu and they made me a very refreshing and delicious drink! Service was very friendly and I would love to dine here outside in the warmer months as the view is really spectacular. read more

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Located in the Southern Vermont Arts Center don't miss this amazing cafe/restaurant. Our meal was the perfect ending to a beautiful fall day. The roasted chicken on the bone was cooked perfectly paired with spetzle Mac and Cheese- gluten free too. The pork chop was moist and prepared perfectly topped with onion rings. Don't miss the Chocolate Budino. Service was outstanding. Will be back! read more

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Shouldn't be Missed!! what a wonderful place to be for Father's Day ! Every dish I ordered and I ordered many including organic Italian Rose made for a memorable luncheon at our now favorite Restaurant. Aaron, Bailey and The Chef Julie all 5 Star read more

Pleasant setting and friendly service. OK food if you're in the area. A broader menu would be a plus.

Stunning views from the patio. Relaxing pace of service. Great brunch food - my quiche was superb. The crust was like that you would find at a high end bakery. The SVAC has some great galleries - and adjacent hiking. This place is well worth a visit in Manchester. read more

Love this place the food the ambience the service were all first rate, cant wait to go there again!

I've visited this restaurant each time I've been to Manchester and I will say I'm never disappointed. CurATE is a beautiful space located on the campus of the Southern Vermont Arts Center in one of their galleries. The vibes of the restaurants is always peaceful and low key. The staff here is beyond friendly and very knowledgeable and efficient. And what I love about the food is that the dishes are innovative and thought out very well. Their fish dishes are my favorite from their Halibut fish and chips to their Crudo. The prices are a bit high, but you are paying for quality. I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you're in the area and looking to treat yourself. read more

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Ambiance: nice space inside an art gallery. There is a large outdoor patio with great views, if it had been a warmer evening we would have opted to sit outside. Service: friendly but not prompt. 5 minute wait to be seated (no line). We had made a reservation online, had to give a credit card to secure a reservation, so we were on the hook for $50 whether we ate there or not. Food: After we were seated and ordered, it was about 45 minutes after our reservation time before the shared flatbread appetizer was on the table. Hot & delicious, it was the best part of the meal. Then another longish wait for the entrees, which were OK. Food was hot but for example, my French fries were made from frozen and were not truffle fries as the menu stated. There was an onion ring garnish on my husband's pork chop and those too were cooked from frozen. My hamburger was cooked just as I wanted and delicious--but for $19 (plus $4 extra for cheese and an egg on top), it sure as heck should be. We did not opt for desert. Another long wait for the check and another long wait to pay. We dined on a Wednesday night in early August, and our two course meal for 2 people took 1 hour and 45 minutes. Actually, our service was great compared to the table next to us who were already seated when we walked in, who ordered before us but didn't get their food until 10 minutes after we did. Yikes! I overheard something about the "seafood stew" entree taking longer to prepare. Hope it was worth the wait. I considered ordering that but I was glad I dodged that bullet. Won't be coming back. Bring a book to read if you choose to dine here. At least they have a very friendly service staff. read more

The setting is beautiful. Went for lunch, no reservation, only one table seated. A very surly person, said do you have a reservation. No... Hmm, let me look, after a few minutes takes us to a table. Again lovely setting and view. We ordered a flatbread and huevos rancheros. The flatbread two options one with mushrooms, the other with duck. We order the mushroom. The waiter, lots of hmm and huffing. Order comes, the flatbread we wanted mushroom came out as duck. We said this is not mushroom, he said yes it is?? Gas lights my wife. We had to take a bite to show its not mushrooms. Orders another, 20 minutes later we get it. NO sorry, no can we make this up to you. Really ridiculous. The waiter, needs some serious training in manners. read more

Wonderful attentive service! Food and drinks were excellent, thoughtful and well curated. The dining space was very cozy and loved seeing all the artwork. We'd come back in a heartbeat. read more

I was eager for a brunch spot with a full bar on a Sunday and discovered curATE at the Southern Vermont Arts Center. They did not disappoint! The interior of the restaurant is modern and classy. Be sure to make a reservation for the patio as it tends to fill up quickly on lovely days. Whether inside or outside, the views are fantastic. Leela, my waitress, was friendly, attentive and obliged me with recommendations. I will be back very soon. I'm coming for that shrimp and grits next! read more

curATE cafe - Croque Madame - New American Near Me - Manchester, Vermont

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I love this relatively new addition to the dining scene at Manchester, VT. The restaurant is housed in the Southern Vermont Arts Center, so you know you'll be eating at a great venue. It is airy, warm, and has great views of the mountain if you go before sunset. The food is modern fusion that brings together tastes of New England, Spain, Creole, Italian, New American. Everything tastes great! Portions are quite generous. Service was friendly and attentive. Wine list is limited, but the selections are well picked. The arts center is open at night to diners, so feel free to walk around and look at the exhibited artwork - which is an added bonus. CurATE certainly goes on my list of places to come back to on my next visit. read more

Pork chops, flatbread and mussels were delicious . Atmosphere was great would love to come back in the summer and sit outside.

Outstanding service in an excellent setting. Scenic drive to the restaurant inside of a gallery. The food was extraordinary, great for the eye and in taste. read more

Everything was spectacular from the service, to the food, to the drinks and the setting, Delicious!!! Will be back!

I have never cleaned off the plates as much as I did in any restaurant until now. The food, the atmosphere, the service, everything at this restaurant was perfect. At first I was a little hesitant to come as I came earlier and there was not that much people here. But in the end, I am so glad I came. Everything was absolutely delicious, and the waiter was the sweetest. read more

curATE cafe - a plate of food on a table - New American Near Me - Manchester, Vermont

We had a wonderful experience at Curate over the Oct. weekend we spent in VT. We loved it so much for lunch that we went back for dinner the following night. Our waitresses Lela and Janice were just the best !Gave great suggestions. Loved the pomme frites, burgers, mussels. read more

Really lovely place to have some lunch or dinner. It has fantastic views of the mountainside, really delicious food, and the staff are always friendly and accommodating. Would highly recommend dining here! read more

I just called to cancel a reservation I had made for the wrong restaurant (also named curate) and the morning staff must have been in a terrible mood. Told me to "pay attention next time". Totally unprofessional and rude read more

An unexpected pleasure and a real treasure. We stopped in for (an unplanned) lunch yesterday while visiting the Southern Vermont Art Center, and are so glad we did. (We had thought we needed reservations, but were seated anyway.) The food was not just good, but "I almost don't believe it's this good" good. Wonderful setting, great view, great server (Leila). We'll be back. Don't miss this one. read more

The food was creative and delicious. The service was friendly and efficient. And the view was amazing! And afterwards we were able to wander through the art gallery. I was surprised the place wasn't packed with people. This is just the kind of place Vermonters usually love. read more

I came to CurATE Cafe, at the Southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester, Vermont for a lunch on a beautiful autumn day ( today, 10/11/24) with 5 friends. We wanted to sit outside to enjoy the day and the incredible view. It was chilly but we opted to sit outside in our coats. Half way through the meal we realized there was a heater right next to our table. We asked our server if he could turn it on. he was reluctant, saying they might not have fuel in them. We asked him to please try since we were shivering. Eventually, he got it on, but he didn't seem to want to try. I had called ahead because I have some food allergies and was assured that my server would help meet my needs. When it came down to it, he said I could remove things from the salad that I couldn't eat, but I could not add anything like carrots or cucumbers as a substitute because they might not have that in the kitchen. Really? When the meal was over 4 out of the 6 of us felt the server was rude or very brusk. One woman asked him, Can you tell me more about this dish, pointing to the menu. The server said I don't know anymore about it than you do, read what it says on the menu. The food was fantastic, the setting beautiful, but our server does not know the meaning of the words- to serve, training is needed. read more

Dinner last night was outstanding! Started with duck wings - maple, ginger, soy. They were crispy outside and tender and juicy inside. These are no bar-wings, they are gourmet and you can tell that plenty of work went into them to make them that good. Next I had bigoli with osso buco ragu, with wild mushrooms and broccoli rabe - it was also amazing! For desert, apple rum cake The cocktails were excellent and so was the service. read more

An amazing apparently hidden gem that I feel silly advertising (it did not need it, we could barely get a table for 5:30 and by 6:30 it was completely full). Located inside a gallery-museum, which itself is surrounded by outdoor sculpture spread around the grounds. So you can wonder around looking at art (some of it really great, and its also for sale!) before or after dinner. Food is fantastic, we had bread with butter and roasted vegetables with goat cheese as appetizers, and a hamburger, sea bass fish and chips and Italian seafood stew. All top-notch. Drinks came out fast, and my cocktail was yummy. There is also a well-tuned Steinway for the musically inclined. We will definitely be back! read more

This is a little hidden gem in Manchester. Tucked away in an art museum and off the beaten path, but we are so happy we found it on OpenTable. I had the lamb - succulent & delicious with creamy mashed potatoes and rich gravy. Probably the best lamb I have ever had. My husband had the strip steak, which he said was equally outstanding. And the wine list -- stellar! Highly recommend!! read more

This was an off the beaten path for us. But we were very happy with the food and the ambiance. Would we go back? I think so.

Wow! My date and I had a FABULOUS dinner in this gorgeous setting! From specialty cocktails to the flourless chocolate cake, we were not disappointed. The service was spot-on, and our server was very friendly. I had the best jumbo shrimp cocktail I have ever eaten; the spices were a nice twist! We had a generous serving of clams served in a Dutch oven and salmon. Call for a reservation, though because many people have discovered this little treasure. read more