Cured and Cultured - (Near Belleville, IL)

4 /5 Nicolas Page: I went for the first time on a Saturday afternoon to watch some games around noon. It was fantastic, the food was great Chicken Sliders and sweet potato fries) and was very reasonable at $12. However, I brought a other couple with me for dinner the next night and it was not the same. The menu is completely different for dinner, so your appetizers are extremely limited. The prices shoot way up and our sweet potato fries I had boasted about were burned. Then the waitress couldnt figure out our tickets. So I was being charged $46 for a salad and fries while the couple was being charged $65 for their two entrees. Anyway, we sent the ticket back three time and then finally the waitress said well its just her drink was added to you ticket. So my guest said, well Ill just give you $8 and itll be fine. I go no, its still off. "I want a final ticket to look at." So twenty some minutes later we got out tickets of which mine was still off, but only by $1. Maybe it was her first day, she kept saying the Manager was not there, and was flustered. So we all paid and left. If I go back it will only be for lunch. But again, lunch was totally different , with great service and great meal!

5 /5 sutherlandk19: My husband and I stopped in at Cured and Cultured for a late-in-the-day anniversary lunch on a Saturday afternoon. The place was empty (it was 2:30pm when we got there) and we had the whole place to ourselves. I really havent heard people talk about Cured and Cultured, which is surprising because the food was INCREDIBLE. Every bite of each food item is flavor-packed, and not too rich at the same time. The husband ordered sweet Thai chili- and lemon pepper-seasoned chicken wings with a side of french fries (deep fried in peanut oil I think) and sipped on some Woodford Reserve. I enjoyed Leos brisket sandwich (recommended to me by our very attentive server, Matt) with a side of bacon ranch pasta salad. The flavors complemented each other perfectly and the portion sizes were just right. The restaurant benefits from a full bar and a patio out back for warmer weather and live music. I was surprised to see a mini liquor store when we first walked in. I even questioned if we went to the right place because it doesnt even appear to be a restaurant. At the checkout counter is a deli where I believe customers can take home choice items. Im excited to return during the warmer months to try more food on their menu and enjoy some music on the back patio. It was wonderful to have such a great dining experience on that side of Belleville. Its providing a much-needed boost to the area. After tip for two people- an entree, a side, and an alcoholic drink per person; we spent more than $70. I get inflation, but I do wish food this good was more accessible. Updated note: Returned for my second visit two years later celebrating Fathers Day and my dad said their bleu cheese was the best hes ever had. Valerie took care of us on this visit and was so friendly and helpful. Eager for my next visit!

5 /5 T Whipple: We ate lunch here for our first visit. We arrived shortly after 11am. They didn’t seem ready for customers. Things seemed to be in a little disarray. Shortly after that many people started arriving. They seemed to shift into gear. The bartender was a vital part to their operation. He was everywhere doing all sorts of jobs. Our food was really good. I had the Jonah and my husband had the Reuben. I also splurged and had a Maple Bacon Old Fashioned. It was outstanding. We would return when in the area.

3 /5 Raven S: My mom and I went here for dinner on a Friday night. It was very loud when we walked in. There seemed to be a party going on in a semi closed off space. We sat ourselves and the waiter came over with menus and water. We ordered the wonton buffalo wraps as an app and they were delicious. My mom ordered the pork chop with a loaded baked potato and broccoli. She said it was good although the pork was not cooked completely to her liking. I also ordered the pork chop but they unfortunately only had one available. So I went with the ribeye with parmesan risotto and brussel sprouts. The ribeye was cooked well but had a very smokey grilled taste and no other seasoning. The risotto was good but undercooked and the brussel sprouts were really good. Our waiter was nice and attentive. I will not be going back due to obnoxious noise level. It may have just been due to that party but it was extremely overwhelming.