About Gatehouse Restaurant
Gatehouse Restaurant offers a sophisticated prix-fixe dining experience where the next generation of culinary stars showcases their skills. Diners can expect seasonal, Italian-inspired menus featuring ingredients sourced directly from campus gardens and local sustainable farms. The atmosphere balances the grandeur of the historic Greystone building with the vibrant energy of a professional teaching kitchen. It’s a rare opportunity to enjoy high-end wine country cuisine while supporting the educational journey of talented student-chefs.
"We have been visiting Napa wine country for 15 years and finally had dinner at The Gatehouse Restaurant at the CIA. I truly can’t say enough wonderful things about our meal and our experience. We selected a four course dinner with wine pairings and everything was excellent - especially the octopus dish. What impressed us most were our conversations with the culinary students who were working “front of the house”. They seemed to be truly invested in our dining experience and we thoroughly enjoyed hearing about their culinary interests and future plans. Our evening was made perfect when we had a chance to see the kitchen and meet Chef Paul Canales. He spent time talking with us - and his love of sharing his knowledge with the students was evident. The evening was a real treat for us."
Ginger Bethune
Why Visitors Choose Gatehouse Restaurant
You will witness the passion of student-chefs firsthand while enjoying a polished, multi-course meal that rivals the valley's established icons. The setting is breathtaking, and the rotating seasonal menu ensures there is always something fresh and innovative to discover.
- Student-led innovation from the CIA Greystone
- Fresh seasonal produce from on-site gardens
- Historic stone architecture and elegant atmosphere
- Sophisticated three or four course prix fixe
- Support the future of the culinary arts
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I know about Gatehouse Restaurant?
A student-run fine dining destination offering seasonal prix fixe menus sourced from the Culinary Institute of America's own gardens.
What should I know about Gatehouse Restaurant?
Students are not permitted to accept tips per the CIA Student Code of Conduct.
What should I know about Gatehouse Restaurant?
A 20% Student Support Surcharge is added to each check to fund student scholarships.
What should I know about Gatehouse Restaurant?
The restaurant serves as a capstone experience for students after two years of rigorous culinary study.
