Crusco

An excellent addition to the Asheville food scene. Simply stunning, creative presentations that were perfectly prepared. The vegetable, pasta, and main courses were delicious. Excellent drink menu. Desserts were also fabulous. Having been here a few times before, I was really impressed with how they have rotated in new dishes while still keeping an anchor menu of old standbys. Our server balanced providing everything we needed without hovering over us. She somehow managed to always show up exactly when needed. If I was going to take a serious foodie to any restaurant in Asheville, Crusco would be at the top of my list. Seriously impressed.

I must start my experience here: For those in previous reviews complaining about the cost, I invite you to ask any restaurant owner anywhere about the cost of running a restaurant and dare you to ever complain about the cost of your dish again -- especially when it's in such a lovely, welcoming, and queer-friendly environment such as Crusco has created. I would also encourage you to remember the countless ways that Helene impacted all types of business in this area (especially in River Arts) before you complain about the cost of supporting your local businesses. We have our own restaurant in San Francisco, so we know deeply the delicate interplay between menu choices, cost consideration, and hospitality and Crusco does a beautiful job on all fronts. With those important points aside, I wo

Any time a new concept goes into a space that was previously occupied by a well-loved restaurant, there are the risks of either trying too hard to be like the previous restaurant or changing everything so much that the character/vibe of the space is completely lost. Crusco has not fallen into either trap. The space remains relatively unchanged - quaint, moderately lit, and lively but warm. Minimal on decor, but not at all boring. I was happy to feel immediately comfortable. The food is stellar. Order as many small plates as possible and share with the table. We didn’t have a bad bite, but the mushroom dish, the crudo, the pumpkin soup with blue crab, and the roast fish with new potatoes were the stars. The seasonal farm-to-table menu will ensure that the kitchen’s creativity will be on d

I went to crusco last night. they clearly know how to make a good taste but the portions were way too small and a few dishes were so bland. we got the potatoes and it was basically boiled potatoes in butter. same with the mushrooms. the caviar was 4 tiny milk bread buns with an even smaller amount of cream and caviar. the agnolotti was nice but the filling was too caulky. honestly the best things were the fennel gin and tonic & the stewed cabbage! plus we ordered 6 small plates and a pasta and our bill was nearly $250. tasty but not filling and not a good value.

Absolutely wonderful meal. We ordered 3 dinner dishes and each one was thoughtfully prepared, perfectly portioned, and incredibly flavorful without feeling heavy. The desserts were also outstanding, delicious, elegant, and refreshingly light. We’ll definitely be back.