Caterina de Medici at The Culinary Institute of America

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   Oli1231

   New York Area

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service4ambience5

   Outstanding food. Great service. Wait staff was very attentive (possibly too much). Waiter did fail to mention that a dish we ordered was being prepared with different ingredients than listed but dish turned out to be just as good. We chalked up the misrepresentation to nerves on the waiter's part. However because of food allergies this is something that should always be told. Food prepared by these students is outstanding. If given the opportunity go and dine here. We drive an hour to go and have never been disappointed.

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   DonnaNY

   New York Area

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Authentic and extensive Italian choices. All 3 of Us tried different. Both fish entrees were perfectly prepared. My Husband said Hie gnocchi was one of the best He ever had.

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   Ellis

   New York Area

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall3food2service5ambience5

   After having eaten at many terrific restaurants over the years in Poughkeepsie where the chefs were CIA grads, we finally made our way to the main campus. Disappointing. Bland. The octopus appetizer was not fresh. The pizza appetizer, despite its terrific crust, was dry and boring. The roast pork was bland - tasteless. The branzino was also dull and bland. What saved the evening were the desserts - Monte Carlo and the "soup" were excellent. We will certainly return to the other two restaurants, but our first experience was a big disappointment.

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   Dave

   New York Area

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Outstanding culinary experience. Perfect place for a special occasion or just an awesome meal. It’s a must for foodies.

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   edithd

   New York Area

   37 reviews

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   5.0

   37 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food was amazing It is always a treat to dine at the CIA. I feel lucky to be able to visit and enjoy the Experience!

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   PaulM

   Poconos

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Will definitely go back!

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   LyleG

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Excellent food and top-notch service and attention to detail. Overall an experience hard to improve upon.

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   JayBee

   New York Area

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Device was wonderful and food delicious. Looking forward to going back soon!

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   Moelab

   New York Area

   64 reviews

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   4.0

   64 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall4food3service5ambience5

   A little surprised that there was so much Fish on the Menu. Also, my Wife found 2 bones in her Fish. The Appetizers and Desserts were good. As was the Wine. The Staff was wonderful. We enjoyed talking to them.

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    BobbyK

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    This restaurant is the best at the CIA. Staff is outgoing and the students do their absolute best to keep their patrons happy . They answer questions on menu, portions, etc. and move things along well. If you are going to CIA, start and end here, there is nothing like a bono Italian meal and Caterina does it "molto bene"!

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    Lovetoeat65

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food1service5ambience4

    Was very disappointed in the food. Ordered duck & it was extremely difficult to cut & chewy. Had an mussel appetizer which was very good. The dessert was excellent too. But overall the meal was a big disappointment. The food was well prepared and the presentation was very nice but it was just was lacking in flavor. The service was very attentive & helpful. The ambiance was very pleasant. I had high expectations and was very disappointed.

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Anniversary Couldn’t have asked for anything better

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    JenniferM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The server, hostess and food were all outstanding.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food2service2ambience4

    Plating below expected. Food cooked good. Dishes rather poor choice of total dish, plating terrible and plate color bad.

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    CarolynB

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My party of five loved it from beginning to end! Thank you for your overall excellence. The choices, the presentation, the taste, the ambiance, the attentiveness- everything was perfect! Thank you, also, for offering your special pricing. My friends and I take advantage every time!

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    Deemcbee

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The service was attentive and impeccable. The staff is charming - we enjoyed hearing about their future plans. They are perfect ambassadors for the CIA! The food was delicious - my husband had the steak and I had the cioppino. Desserts were amazing - we had the Monte Carlo and Pistachio Pastiglia! It was an extremely pleasant evening. We will be back!

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    FernandoM

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lived up to the expectations wonderfully. Students are great and attentive. Plenty of choices and excellent quality and presentation. Worth the drive up and money well spent.

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    Janey

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3

    Great experience, highly recommend. The food and desert was delish and the bottle of wine was great and nicely priced. It is a great outing as we also went to the Vanderbilt Mansion which is right down the road. A great destination!

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    MichelleM

    New York Area

    14 reviews

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    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent!! Can’t wait to return. Love supporting this fine institution while enjoying fabulous food and libations!

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    GregM

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    I found the beverages overpriced. I was disappointed with the desserts. I was expecting something more technical- e.g. fancy pastries. Instead most were an ice cream based. It was good gelato. I had a bun on which limoncello was poured with a side of whipped cream - it was nothing special

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    Mars

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Great food and service, Highly recommended!

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    jackp

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Really nice menu plenty of great choices well prepared

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    RonD

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The menu was excellent, with a varied selection of appetizers and entrees. The ambiance was pure Tuscany it reminded us of a B&B that we stayed at in Italy. The service was excellent and the young man that waited on us was from Sicily which enhanced our experience. I would highly recommend the Csterina deMedici to anyone who wants to experience fine Italian dining in a beautiful setting.

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

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    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was excellent and the pistachio dessert was inspired and deserves to win an award.

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    Raphaella7

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The 3 course meal was excellent for the price. The presentation of each dish was lovely and Monte Carlo chocolate mouse was to die for :) I've been to the culinary institute of America several times already and the institute never disappoints me.

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    boonin

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5

    The menu had many good options. A little bit of everything for everyone. I just found the main entree to be okay. The appetizer and desserts were both winners. I enjoy the fact that it is all being done by students. The atmosphere was enjoyable.

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    Leonard

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5

    Courteous and friendly services; delicious enjoyable food; nice restaurant settings.

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    MartaR

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A wonderful meal and a wonderful setting. It is worth the drive for the views of the Hudson!

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    WesleyD

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food is excellent. Service is exceptional. Our server, Nathan, was very attentive and provided excellent service.

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    fpproducer

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was exceptional and even more so at the special fixed price menu. The restaurant is beautiful. Our Student/waitress was very attentive and friendly .

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    paulanskiJ

    Key West

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and services were great

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was wonderful! Our waiter was very informative and knowledgeable about the menu and our dietary restrictions. Definitely recommend!

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    CulturalEnthusiast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great experience and phenomenal service. We'll be back!

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Birthday celebration

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    BrookeH

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5

    We loved the atmosphere and the 6 person round table was very comfortable. The bread was delicious. Most of our party got the $50 fix price 3 course meal. We felt like the portions for this ( especially the entree portion) were very small. 3 out of the 4 were teenage boys and they were still hungry after our dinner. I understand protein is expensive ( I am a former alumni “98”) and a restaurant owner for the past 20 years. Maybe throw some starch on the plate to make it a bit more filling. Besides that, we had a great time

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    DanielB

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was great, Michael the waiter was excellent. Only problem was broken elevator in parking garage. I am disabled and going up the steps was a problem.

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    Brenda

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of the best meals I have ever had. Only complaint was that the music was a little too loud for one of my party because she was sitting close to one of the speakers.

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    JenniferP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was delicious the staff was attentive. Everything was perfect!

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    NYProf

    New York Area

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Terrific lunch with an outstanding server named Sherry. Starting with a CAVATELLI ALLA BOLOGNESE, a Mushroom-Tomato Bolognese, with the main as well-prepared HANGER STEAK ALLA FIORENTINA, Tuscan Beans, Blistered Tomatoes, Salsa Verde, the meal was topped off with a new desert called Monte Cristo with chocolate mousse covered with delicious chocolate.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    We were so excited to dine here after many years of discussion & never seemed to find the time. I made reservations via Open Table approx. 3 weeks ago. It was almost too easy! Upon arrival the atmosphere was very authentic villa theme with a huge faux olive tree in the center. We were seated almost immediately. Part of the restaurant was closed (no reason given) but the main section had approx 25 tables of varying sizes & a balcony (poss for families with small children) also sat guests. Some outstanding decorative chandeliers drew our eyes up to them almost immediately. The high ceiling only complimented the acoustics & conversation was easy to hear in a room filled with 50-60 dining guests! We choose the price fix menu consisting of an appetizer, entree, desert and was not disappointed in the choices. The rhubarb gelato was outstanding! Our only complaint was our entrees were room temperature & could have been warmer but this is a teaching environment & kudos to the students perfecting their careers. There is no tipping but an added student surcharge that goes to the student fund. Great move by administration for doing this. Chatting with the students was not only informative & interesting but we learned so much about the CIA. The menu changes frequently so what you see this week may not be on next weeks menu. We will be back to try their beer garden & pub faire. Would have been five stars if our dinners were warm to hot & not room temperature.

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