Ristorante Caterina de’ Medici – At The Culinary Institute of America

Ristorante Caterina de’ Medici is at The Culinary Institute of America in the Colavita Center for Italian Food and Wine. It offers genuinely authentic regional Italian cuisine in a sophisticated dining room with a view of a stunning herb and rose garden and the Hudson River. Alternatively, guests can enjoy wood oven pizza and simple rustic dishes in the more casual Al Forno Trattoria.

Step into a grand Tuscan-style villa and embark on a culinary journey at Ristorante Caterina de Medici. The venue exudes luxury with its Venetian glass chandeliers, classic tile floors, and imported tapestry-upholstered chairs. Authentic decorative items imported from Italy add to the allure, making it a must-visit for enthusiasts of authentic Italian cuisine.

Ristorante Caterina de’ Medici is one of several student-run, faculty-led teaching restaurants at the Culinary Institute of America. The students who run the restaurant are in their final culinary or baking courses. They will soon graduate to become top chefs or continue their studies to become future leaders, entrepreneurs, or innovators in the food industry. These students spend a semester perfecting the inner workings of a real-world restaurant as part of their Hospitality and Service and Restaurant Operations courses.