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Dining room  - Caterina de Medici at The Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY

Caterina de Medici at The Culinary Institute of America

4.7 (2721)
$31 to $50
Italian
1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park, NY 12538

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Truly authentic regional Italian cuisine prepared by CIA students under the instruction of world-class faculty takes center stage at Ristorante Caterina de’ Medici, a sophisticated dining room overlooking a stunning herb and rose garden. Dining at this grand Tuscan-style villa is a culinary escape to another world along the banks of the Hudson River.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–1:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Caterina de Medici can accommodate all your special event needs.

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What 2,721 people are saying

Caterina de Medici at The Culinary Institute of America reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dutchess

    Best Overall

  • Dutchess

    Best Food

  • Dutchess

    Best Ambiance

  • Dutchess

    Best Value

  • Dutchess

    Innovative

  • Dutchess

    Good for groups

  • Dutchess

    Healthy

  • Dutchess

    Great for fine wines

  • Dutchess

    Romantic

  • Dutchess

    Good for special occasions

  • Dutchess

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caterina de Medici at The Culinary Institute of America offers a delightful dining experience with "attentive and knowledgeable student staff" and "fantastic food." Guests appreciate the "beautiful ambiance" and "impeccable service." While some service hiccups are noted, diners enjoy the creative Italian cuisine and the unique opportunity to support budding chefs.
2,721 Reviews
  1. Cyndy

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an amazing experience, the food was great, and our student chef was knowledgeable and personable. We will definitely be back.

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  2. Patricia

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful anniversary lunch at Caterina. The students were very attentive. All our requests were attended to promptly. It was a lovely experience. Thank you

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  3. Patricia

    Greater Boston16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impeccable service in a beautifully decorated space. The waitstaff were prompt and attentive, explained dishes clearly, and checked on us regularly. The menu was varied and inventive, and as always at CIA restaurants, an incredible value for the price. The Italian wines, especially, were surprisingly low priced ($10-14 per glass) for solid varietals. Always a pleasure!

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  4. Richard

    New Jersey52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was well prepared, delicious, and presented nicely. I will be going back, and I would recommend it to a friend.

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  5. Rufus

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The servers seemed overwhelm and didn’t pay attention to the clients’ needs. It’s quite a struggle to call their attention if you need something. The servers might be so nervous that the table setting for the silverwares were placed wrong. We, and most of the customers nearby us were still eating and enjoying some conversations and the servers asking us if they can take our plates which visibly a lot of food still on the plates. The food especially the seafood was overcooked and did not taste fresh. One server poured one of our lager into the glass so fast, that half of the glass was just beer foam. For the kind of service and the quality of the food, for me the place is not worth the price compared to the other CIA restaurants.

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  6. Carnell VIP

    Key West / Florida Keys1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waitress seemed to be inexperienced in opening a bottle of wine and at some point went to the bar and the wine was opened there. I also think that the students could benefit from more supervision.

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  7. Eric

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and good. The students are top notch and made the dinner exceptional.

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  8. Patricia

    New York City43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This culinary experience was, as always, fantastic. The service, food, and experience were a delight. We treasure our time at CIA!

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  9. Robert

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and wonderful experience for my wife’s birthday. The fried artichoke appetizer was fantastic!

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  10. Susan

    Philadelphia County13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We had no idea what to expect at Caterina de Medici and were very happy with the creative and well prepared dishes. My duck was the best I’ve ever had, and everyone loved the shared appetizers from pizza to polpo. We were surprised that the cocktails were so unusual and delicious. Now my husband will try to recreate the black garlic old fashion at home!

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Caterina de Medici at The Culinary Institute of America is rated 4.7 stars by 2721 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 29 times today
Google Map for Caterina de Medici at The Culinary Institute of America

1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park, NY 12538

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Route 9
  • Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–1:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Private Room, Wine
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