We are locals who like to play tourist esp when we have guests in town...We signed up for the 4pm tour on Monday,what an experience! Had a wonderful student who was bubbly and outgoing show us and approx 6 others around the school,giving us lots of history along the way. It was not only interesting watching the students in there... more

We only had a limited amount of time there, but the scenery was beautiful of the river and beyond. The grounds were very nice as well. I only was able to visit the main building, and it was a Friday, they were having a graduation ceremony, I got the idea from the brochure that they have a lot of them... more

This was amazing. We had a snack at the Apple Pie Café before going on a tour. It was sooo good we stopped the next morning to get snacks for the road. Everything is so pretty it was almost too hard to eat. I called the morning we wanted a tour and had no problem getting in. Check the website... more

Had lunch at St Andrews at the Culinary Institute. This is our second trip to this august institution. We would lnot miss it when we visit NY. It is so interesting to watch all the many students while they stive, and usually achieve, culinary excellence. The price is reasonable and the setting is beautifu. Take the time to make the... more

With all the cooking shows and reality shows on TV, I could not wait to visit the CIA. i was not disappointed. I had lunch at the Apple Pie Cafe (only place open at the time, besides I wasn't quite dressed for the other restaurants). The Reuben was superb. I took a tour afterwards that was quite interesting as you... more

I loved touring the Culinary Institue of America. We only had time to have breakkfast at The Apple Bakery Cafe. Neat little place. They just filmed Search for the New Iron Chef there so it was neat to actually get to look around. They do have tours but you must call in advance. I would love to go back and... more

Ate dinner at St. Andrews Cafe Valentine's Day, '06. Have eaten at all of the various restaurants & attended theme dinners many times. On this occasion, the food was fine, although not fabulous; the service was fine, although not perfect...nor do we expect perfection since the CIA is a school. However, a jarring note to us was that the waiter... more

my only comment has to be , if you like food please try the CIA. more

I found our trip to the Culinary Institute very interesting. Everyone was very friendly and the students seemed to be having fun baking, etc. The lunch we were served was excellent, as well as, the service. more