Caterina de Medici at The Culinary Institute of America

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   Dan

   San Francisco2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was outstanding. The duck dish was not good. Very tuff and not tasty
   

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   Amy

   New York State1 review

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   It is always nice to visit. Over all, we had a very nice experience. The food was selection was great. The duck dish was particularly good because the meat portion was very generous which is greatly appreciated.
   

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   Mark

   New York State2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Very disappointed I have dined at the culinary a number of times last night we invited guests from out of town and were embarrassed by the poor service. The food was hit and miss the monkfish brodetto dish had no monkfish risotto was overseasoned the coordination of serving was poor it was as if there was no supervisors in the building . Fully half the dishes came home barely touched (good luck I hope the dogs will eat it) I doubt we will eat here again anytime soon.
   

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   Claire

   New York State2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wow, what a spectacular experience. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, we were made to feel like their most important guests! We enjoyed THE MOST delicious lunch ever! Our server Latrell, made our anniversary lunch one we'll never forget. His professional and friendly manner was quite impressive. We will surely return soon! We understand why your restaurant is one of the top culinary schools worldwide!
   

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   KarenM

   Greater Boston10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Charlie was our server, he was very knowledgeable about the menu items preparation and provided us with incredible service. Food and Beverages off the charts
   

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   John

   New York City3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Diners must realize that these are students serving you and some are more “seasoned” than others. Too many of the students seem unnecessarily nervous and apologize every time they come up to check on things. We ordered a bottle of wine and the wine waiter said this was his first time opening a wine bottle and I had to take over before he sliced open his finger. Again, manage you expectations when dining there and have a good time with the student staff. Overall though, we had a very nice time and will certainly return (we’ve dined there many times and taken a few day classes). Most of the food is really excellent except for their interpretation of tiramisu and sfoglidelle.
   

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   Ronald

   New York City10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a fabulous meal with a very attentive staff.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Went for winter lunch special. First, the service is attentive and accommodating. As usual- hard to find a negative with food. Octopus app sooo tender. The special of pillowy sweet potato gnocchi with duck - flavorful. Desert plated beautifully. Do try a house cocktail- different and yummy.
   

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   Lynda

   New York City9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a wonderful lunch at the CIA. The food was delicious and the service was second to none. The ambiance was lovely and our table was perfect.
   

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    Janet

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The restaurant is beautiful. I had the best minestrone soup, lasagna done perfectly, and gelato for dessert. I tasted my friend’s chicken that was one of the best I’ve tasted. I recommend this highly.
    

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