Gatehouse Restaurant at The Culinary Institute of America

Name: Gatehouse Restaurant at The Culinary Institute of America
Address: 2555 Main St, St. Helena, CA, United States, 94574
Telephone: (707) 967-2300
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1134 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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2 people

Jan 24, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 26 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

Join us for a unique dining experience that is unmatched in the Napa Valley. Set on the historic campus of The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) at Greystone, Gatehouse Restaurant showcases the talents of CIA students who have completed two years of rigorous study, under the supervision of our world-class faculty. Enjoy a meal inspired by local produce from the college’s own farms and gardens, and other high-quality ingredients. Reservations are strongly encouraged.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(707) 967-2300
Website
https://www.ciagatehouserestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
For Private Events at the Gatehouse Restaurant, please contact venue directly.

Location
2555 Main St, St. Helena, CA 94574
Neighbourhood
St. Helena
Cross Street
Deer Park
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,134 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Contemporary American
Wine Country
Best Value
Wine Country
Good for special occasions
Wine Country
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gatehouse Restaurant at The Culinary Institute of America offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food and service" provided by passionate culinary students. Guests rave about the "unique and flavorful" dishes and commend the "creative menu" featuring farm-to-table ingredients. The restaurant provides a "memorable experience" and is a must-visit in Napa Valley.

1,134 Reviews

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NORMAN
San Francisco
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed our 3 course lunch menu because there were plenty of options to choose from. We were allowed to choose 3 different selections under different categories (from starters, appetizers, main entree's to desserts categories). We can tell that the staff are mostly students who are eager to learn how to elevate the dining experience. We were also allowed to enter the kitchen area, where the main chef and students were working in, and were given a short tour.
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Owen
VIP
San Francisco
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love the enthusiasm of the students and their passion for food and wine!
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Cheryl
VIP
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this place. The ambience, the price point the service. I think it’s very cool the experience the students get. The food last night was amazing.
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Jill
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This was a complete dining experience. Old school elegance with youthful enthusiasm . The food choices are varied, beautifully arranged and oh so delicious. Courses are nicely paced so you never feel rushed. I enjoyed chatting with our Maitre d’, wait staff and servers. I would encourage anyone to enjoy this gourmet dining experience in the heart of wine country. Two thumbs up. Way up!
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Abigail
VIP
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a cool experience! Exciting to set these young chefs on their way!
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Kim
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were recommended by Mauricio Gutierrez and what a treat we were in for! Connor, Michael, Matt and Amanda were AMAZING! The food was delicious and the attention to detail was outstanding! Each person was friendly, knowledgeable and gracious! Thank you so much!! This student-run establishment is a diamond of a find! We will be back!
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Jack
VIP
San Francisco
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fifth time here. This was one of the best. When one dish was incorrectly prepared they immediately fixed it and brought an extra course as an apology. When it's firing on all cylinders, the resto is as good as the Michelin rated places in the valley. When it misses a beat, it's still a deal that can't be beat. An added plus is the charm and enthusiasm of the student servers. Gives you hope for the younger generation.
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LM
VIP
Washington DC
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We LOVED our experience at the Gatehouse ….when we found out that it was only day 3 for the students serving this menu, we were floored!! The food and wine pairings weee phenomenal - we are repeat fans and our friends were first time visitors and LOVED the experience! Soooo good!!
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Shaeehea
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always great food and service love talking to the students regarding their journey into culinary arts chef restaurant management. They now include a 20% scholarship tip on the whole bill. I believe it should be the option to pay or not or tip less since it is for a scholarship fund and not for the servers.
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Steven
VIP
San Francisco
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the four-item chef's menu, along with the recommended wine pairings, and everything was excellent. the Duck Ragu was especially awesome.
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Gatehouse Restaurant at The Culinary Institute of America is rated 4.8 stars by 1134 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 24, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 26 times today

Google Map for Gatehouse Restaurant at The Culinary Institute of America

2555 Main St, St. Helena, CA 94574

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Deer Park
Neighbourhood
St. Helena
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.ciagatehouserestaurant.com/
Phone number
(707) 967-2300
Private party facilities
For Private Events at the Gatehouse Restaurant, please contact venue directly.

Gatehouse Restaurant at The Culinary Institute of America

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