Restaurants near The Culinary Institute of America

Filet was flavorful and cooked perfectly. Chicken was delicious, moist and tender. Not a fan of the greens accompanying the chicken, but it’s just a personal preference. Great meal with excellent service.

Gatehouse Restaurant is where the soon-to-graduate students of the Culinary Institute of America hone their skills before launching their careers in the hospitality business. The staff was friendly and informative, readily educating us on the nuances of the menu and life at the Culinary Institute. The menu changes frequently, so as much as I would love to recommend the Pici with Duck Ragu and the Lemon Risotto with Seafood, those dishes will likely be replaced with something equally wonderful next month. I would strongly recommend the sommelier pairing, a simple up-charge that delivers a different glass of wine with each course. It was a much easier option than finding a single bottle that worked with everything. The portions are not large, but the quality-to-cost ratio is the best in Napa Valley ... and we did not leave hungry.

Five of us had great tasting meals. It was 102 outside and the cold melon soup prepared for the day was incredible. The basil cream sauce on these fantastic noodles with a generous piece of fresh halibut and topped with crabmeat was a good sized portion and it was so good. The risotto had veal and fresh heirloom tomatoes that melted in your mouth. The wait staff is friendly, helpful explaining the dishes, and the hostess is darling.

The food was fabulous!! Our server, Kirby, was the best we have ever had anywhere!!

A truly incredible experience. My wife and I were celebrating our honeymoon and it could not have been a better time. The good, ambience and service were all you could hope for from a highly touted restaurant. It did not disappoint in any way and I cannot wait to return.