The Culinary Institute of America's six award-winning, student-staffed restaurants offer extraordinary cuisines in a variety of settings. Although securing reservations on a Friday or Saturday can require advance planning, same-day reservations are often readily available for lunch and dinner on weekdays.Experience Farm-to-Table Freshness
The award-winning St. Andrews Café exemplifies the best of the farm-to-table movement. The à la carte menu highlights locally and sustainablysourced ingredients prepared using both American and European culinary traditions. Light fruit beverages and ciders are a refreshing complement to the innovative cuisine. The casual atmosphere and dress code makes this the perfect dining spot for the entire family.
| "Tuck into the interesting, tasty new American cuisine at this sleeper that's less expensive and more casual than its siblings... the well-appointed bright, airy room conjures an unrushed, country-club atmosphere." 2005–2006 Zagat Survey |
Dress Code:
Casual dress, including jeans, sneakers, and walking shorts, is suitable when dining in St. Andrew's Café.
Where to Park:
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. Print a campus map.
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| LUNCH | |
| Maître d' Instructor | Chef |
![]() Bruce Lavender '82 Lecturing Instructor Read Bio > |
![]() Daniel Turgeon Professor Read Bio > |
| DINNER | |
| Maître d' Instructor | Chef |
![]() Philip Papineau Assistant Professor Read Bio > |
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