Menus

Menus

We offer a seasonal, three or four-course prix fixe menus, with optional wine pairings.

Three Courses—60 • Sommelier Pairings—45

Four Courses—70 • Sommelier Pairings—55

 

Antipasti

Sformatino
spinach and leek sunken souffle, parmesan black trumpet mushrooms crema, Tour de Longevity new olive oil
Neyers, Chardonnay, Carneros 2022

Pesce Crudo (GF)
lMt Lassen steelhead, sea vegetables, heirloom tomatoes, tomato water, aioli
Quivira Vineyards, Wine Creek Ranch, Rose, Dry Creek Valley 2024

Terrina Di Polpo (GF)
octopus terrine, giardiniera, arugula, chicories
Argiolas, Costamolino, Vermentino, Sardinia, Italy 2023

Insalata D’ Gorgonzola Dolcelatte* (V)
little gems lettuces, roasted beets, pecans, gorgonzola picante dressing, garlic confit toasts
Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County 2024

Pasta

Gnocchetti Di Patate*
potato gnocchi, tiger prawns, crayfish sauce, Calabrian chili
Henri Bourgeois, Les Baronnes, Sancerre, France 2024

Ravioli Di Ricotta E Zucchini
ricotta, zucchini, basil, summer tomato, Tour de Longevity new olive oil emulsion
Colli di Lapio, Fiano di Avellino, Lapio, Italy 2024

Risotto Alla Pilota (GF)
fresh morels (summer chanterelles), english peas, duck ragu, aged balsamico
Tenuta delle Terre Nere, Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy 2024

Strozzapreti*
hand-rolled pasta, sugo di vitello, salsiccia toscana
Badia a Coltibuono, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 2022

Secondi

Costolette Scottadito*
grilled lamb chops, fried artichokes, grilled lemon
Ojai, Syrah, Santa Barbara County 2024

Peperoni Ripieni (V) (GF)
roasted piquillo peppers, spring vegetables, red flint polenta, fonduta
Cambria, Pinot Noir, Julia’s Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley 2023

Branzino Arrosto (GF)
branzino, ceci bean and Castelvetrano olive fritters, cara cara orange and fennel salsa
Domaine Laroche St. Martin, Chablis, France 2023

Tagliata Di Manzo (GF)
grilled ribeye, gigante beans, sugo di Cesare Giaconne, wild arugula
Charles Krug, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2023

Dessert

Ligurian Torta (GF)
bittersweet chocolate, walnuts, candied orange peel
Keo, St John Commandria, Greece NV

Coffee Caramel Custard (GF)
whipped cream, brutti ma buoni cookies
Emilio Hidalgo, ‘Hidalgo,’ Pedro Ximenez, Sherry, Spain NV

Olive Oil Berry Cake
whipped mascarpone
Royal Tokaji, Aszu 5-Puttonyos, Tokaji, Hungary 2018

Aperol Spritz Granita*
vanilla ice cream, fregolotta
Vietti, Moscato D’Asti, Piedmont, Italy 2025

* gluten-free substitutions available
(GF) gluten-free | (V) vegetarian | (VG) vegan | (DF) dairy free | (S) spicy
 
Our menus vary seasonally and are subject to change.
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, cheese, and eggs may increase the risk of foodborne illness.A key component of the education process at CIA is learning how to deliver outstanding service. Students at the Culinary Institute of America are not permitted to accept tips, in accordance with IRS regulations and the CIA Student Code of Conduct. We thank you for honoring the “no tipping” policy, and for giving our students the opportunity to serve you. However, we do include a 20% Student Support Surcharge on each check which is returned to our students through scholarships. Thank you for helping to support the educational mission of CIA.

Specialty Cocktails

Aperol Spritz 16
Student Created Cocktail, Based on Availability 16

Zero Heros (N/A)

H2OPS Sparkling Hop Water, Anaheim California 8
Lyre’s Classico, Sparkling, Australia 13
Lyre’s Amalfi Spritz, Mocktail, Australia 13
Student Created Mocktail, Based on Availability 14

Beer and Cider

North Coast Brewing Scrimshaw Pilsner, Mendicino County 8
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Chico 8
Lagunitas Brewing Company, IPA, Sonoma County 8
Victory Sour Monkey, Pennsylvania 9
Maui Brewing Co. Bikini Blonde Lager, Hawaii 8
Golden State Cider Mighty Dry, Sonoma County 10

Sake, glass/bottle

Dassai 45, Junmai Daiginjo, Yamaguchi, Japan 14/62

Coffee, Tea, and Refreshers

Espresso/Double Espresso 4/6
Latte 6
Cappuccino 6
French Press Coffee, Selection: Ethiopian, Brasille 6
Hot Tea Dammann Frères, Selection: Green, Black, Earl Grey, Chamomile, Peppermint 4
San Pellegrino Aranciata Rossa Orange 4
Bundaberg Ginger Beer 6
Sprecher Root Beer 5
Soda Coca Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite 3
San Pellegrino 1L 6
Aqua Panna 1L 6

White

Bubbly and Vibrant, glass/bottle

Roederer Estate Brut, Anderson Valley MV 15/62
Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs, North Coast 2022 90
Adami Garbèl, Prosecco di Treviso DOC, Brut 15/62
Iron Horse Wedding Cuvée, Green Valley, Sonoma, California 2019 100
Taittinger Blanc de Blancs, Comtes de Champagne, Reims, France 485
Moet et Chandon Dom Pérignon, Épernay, France 2013 550

Light and Crisp, glass/bottle

Leirana Albariño, Forjas del Salnes, Rias Baixas, Spain 2024 20/87
Ponzi Pinot Gris, Sherwood, Oregon 2023 10/45
Domaine Laroche St. Martin, Chablis, France 2023 25/120
Henri Bourgeois Les Baronnes, Sancerre, France 2024 15/75
Colli di Lapio Fiano di Avellino, Lapio, Italy 2024 12/55
Charles Krug Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 2023 45
Cade Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 2023 80
Forefathers Sauvignon Blanc, Malborough, New Zealand 2024 45
Inama Soave Classico, Veneto, Italy 2024 14/48
Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County 2024 14/55

Aromatic and Amusing, glass/bottle

Eroica Riesling, Columbia Valley 2023 50
Schlosskellerei Gobelsburg Gruner Veltliner, Kamptal, Austria 2024 12/50
Bonny Doon Le Cigare Blanc, Central Coast 2024 9/35
Fritz Haag Reisling, Mosel, Germany, 2024 12/50
Argiolas Costamolino, Vermentino, Sardinia, Italy 2023 16/66

Rich and Luxurious, glass/bottle

Dominique Cornin Pouilly-Fuissé, Burgundy, France 2017 152
Stony Hill Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2019 155
Cakebread Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2023 90
Neyers Chardonnay, Carneros 2022 12/50
Brick House Chardonnay, Ribbon Ridge, Willamette Valley 2022 105
Hyde de Villaine Hyde Vineyard, Chardonnay, Carneros 2020 135

Pretty and Pink, glass/bottle

Gloria Ferrer Sparkling Rosé, Sonoma, California NV 10/42
Quivira Vineyards Wine Creek Ranch, Rose, Dry Creek Valley 2024 15/66
Saintsbury Vin Gris of Pinot Noir, Rosé, Sonoma Coast 2024 15/66

Red

Big and Bold, glass/bottle

Robert Biale Black Chicken, Zinfandel, Napa Valley 2021 112
Mauritson Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma 2023 14/60
Arrowood Cabernet Sauvignon, Knights Valley 2021 95
Charles Krug Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2023 20/68
Corison Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena, Napa Valley 2021 170
Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2018 135
Ristow Cabernet Sauvignon, Quinta de Pedras, Napa Valley 1999 175
The Mascot Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2021 210
Terra Valentine Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain, Napa Valley 2017 140
Markham Merlot, Napa Valley 2022 66

Sweet and Sticky, glass/bottle

Vietti Moscato D’Asti, Piedmont, Italy 2025 10/45
Emilio Hidalgo ‘Hidalgo,’ Pedro Ximenez, Sherry, Spain NV 13/56
Keo St John Commandria, Greece NV 18/78
Smith Woodhouse 10 Year Old, Tawny Porto, Portugal, NV 20/99
Graham’s Six Grapes, Ruby Port, Gaia, Portugal 14/62
La Tour Vielle Banyuls, Rimage Mise Tardive,
Languedoc-Roussillon, France 2023 14/60
Royal Tokaji Aszu 5-Puttonyos, Tokaji, Hungary 2018 34/160

Fresh and Fruity, glass/bottle

A to Z Pinot Noir, Oregon 2022 70
Dog Point Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand 2021 85
Big Table Farm Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2020 100
Patz & Hall Pinot Noir, Hyde Vineyard, Carneros 2021 140
Cambria Pinot Noir, Julia’s Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley 2023 14/62
Saintsbury Pinot Noir, Carneros, California 2023 20/88
Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy 2024 16/68

Savory and Spicy, glass/bottle

Ojai Syrah, Santa Barbara County 2024 17/70
Lagier Meredith Syrah, Napa Valley 2018 90
Torbreck Woodcutters Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia 2023 12/54
Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 2022 15/63

 

Corkage Fee: $20 per 750ml bottle
(one corkage waived for each bottle purchased from our list, to-go included)