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Hours & Location

1946 Campus Drive,
Hyde Park, NY 12538

845-451-1013

Our students’ education is at the core of everything we do at the Culinary Institute of America. To ensure that have the best education experience possible, periodically, we must adjust our restaurants’ opening hours. This semester, Ristorante Caterina de’ Medici and Al Forno Trattoria will be closed for dinner. Check back soon for reopening updates!

OPEN: Tuesday through Saturday

LUNCH: 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
DINNER: 6–8:30 p.m.

Ristorante Caterina de’ Medici is located in the Colavita Center for Italian Food at the Culinary Institute of America. 1946 Campus Drive (Route 9), Hyde Park, NY 12538


To provide you with a better experience and make payment easier, our campus has gone cashless. We do accept all major credit cards.


Parking & Campus Map

an aerial view of the restaurant's campus


Visitors can conveniently park in the CIA’s two-story parking deck located in Anton Plaza where you can also enjoy breath-taking views of the scenic Hudson River from a 30,000 square foot terrace.

Check out our interactive campus map to find additional visitor parking lots.


Experience CIA with a Public Tour

You’re invited to go behind the scenes of CIA and get an inside look into our world of food with the CIA Experience—a new public tasting, learning, and touring experience at our New York campus. Available Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Book your tour after your lunch or before your dinner reservation with us. The CIA Experience is approximately one hour in length. Book the Wednesday or Friday tour or book the Saturday tour.

Reservations

Online Reservations

or call us at 845-451-1013


Closures

Our students’ education is at the core of everything we do at CIA. To ensure they have the best educational experience possible, periodically, we must adjust our restaurants’ opening hours.

Closed on Sunday, Monday, and major holidays. Please see our full list of closings below:

March 29–30, 2024
April 9, 2024
April 19–May 1, 2024 (Spring Break)
May 25, 2024
June 4, 2024
June 18–20, 2024
July 4, 2024
July 23, 2024
August 9–September 11, 2024 (Summer Break)
October 1, 2024
October 22, 2024
October 29–31, 2024
November 27–December 3, 2024
December 19, 2024–January 9, 2025 (Winter Break)


Celebrating a Special Occasion?

We’ll bake you a cake! We now offer a selection of special occasion cakes created by the pastry chefs and students at CIA. Cakes are available by pre-order only. All orders must be placed at least three days prior to your reservation. Contact nyrestaurant_cakeorders@culinary.edu to order.


Tipping Policy

A key component of the education process at CIA is learning how to deliver outstanding service. Students at the Culinary Institute of America are not permitted to accept tips, in accordance with IRS regulations and the CIA Student Code of Conduct. We thank you for honoring the “no tipping” policy, and for giving our students the opportunity to serve you. However, we do include a 20% Student Support Surcharge on each check which is returned to our students through scholarships. Thank you for helping to support the educational mission of CIA.

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We frequently update our menus so that you may enjoy inspired seasonal offerings and our students can get the most from their education by working with the freshest ingredients available.