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.
CLASSIC FRENCH CUISINE WITH A CONTEMPORARY TOUCH
French recipes prepared true to the principles of legendary chef Auguste Escoffier, but with a lighter, contemporary touch. Delicate sauces are combined with fresh, seasonal ingredients to produce a subtle harmony of flavors. Located in Roth Hall, the Ivy Award-winning, student-staffed Escoffier was inducted into the Nation's Restaurant News Hall of Fame in 2000. The restaurant's á la carte menu represents the culinary traditions of the regions of France—from rustic Provençal to sophisticated Parisian— all served with a beautiful and authentic presentation.
Escoffier Restaurant was awarded "Best Dutchess County Restaurant" in Hudson Valley Magazine's annual "Best Of The Hudson Valley" awards.
| "Lovely high French cuisine served with style the classic way in the most elegant room makes this CIA standout the star of the Hyde Park school's marvelous restaurants... desserts prepared tableside are a great show too." 2005–2006 Zagat Survey |
Dress Code:
Business or country club casual (collared shirt and dress or chino-style slacks) attire is preferred. No jeans or sneakers, please.
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.

| LUNCH | |
| Maître d' Instructor | Chef |
![]() John Fischer Associate Professor Read Bio > |
![]() Dominick Cerrone Lecturing Instructor Read Bio > |
| DINNER | |
| Maître d' Instructor | Chef |
![]() Douglass Miller Lecturing Instructor Read Bio > |
![]() Phillip A. Crispo Assistant Professor Read Bio > |