The Dining Room at The Culinary Institute in Charlottetown

4 Sydney St, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1E9, Canada

★★★★★
(58 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant Educational institution

About

The Dining Room at The Culinary Institute offers a breathtaking view of the harbour, a sit-down bar with craft beer on tap, and an open kitchen where our student culinary team prepares your meal. The Culinary Institute of Canada is widely regarded as Canada's premier culinary school. From October - May, students from our Culinary, Pastry & International Hospitality programs prepare and serve all dishes in our restaurants. Join us for lunch or dinner and experience some of the finest dining you'll find on the Island. Lunch service is Tues - Fri from 11:30 AM - 1 PM* Dinner service is offered Tues - Sat from 6PM - 8 PM* * Please Note: Operational hours are based on student schedules We're a hidden gem in downtown Charlottetown!

Website
theculinary.ca
Address
4 Sydney St, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1E9, Canada
Plus Code
6VJ9+3X Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Time Zone
America/Halifax

Business Hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:30 AM–1 PM – 6–8 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–1 PM – 6–8 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–1 PM – 6–8 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–1 PM – 6–8 PM
Saturday
6–8 PM

Services

Service options
Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Highlights
Fireplace
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Gender-neutral toilets Toilets
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Debit cards Credit cards

Photos

Reviews

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★★★★★
January 25, 2024

The students did a fantastic job of service, and delivering a delicious meal.

★★★★★
November 18, 2023

Such a gem to have the Culinary Institute in town! You cannot find this type of menu anywhere else, especially one that rotates through the year! It’s always lovely to meet the students in training and be absolutely delighted by the wonderful menus they are preparing. Delightfully pleasant service, fantastic food (everything from the bread to the dessert!) and overall lovely atmosphere!

★★★★★
June 26, 2023

An incredibly affordable fine dining experience! It's a shame that they now close during the summertime, as I know tourists would really enjoy it - and likewise, students may appreciate having a summer job option after graduating. Hopefully this changes in the future. So many delicious and well thought out dishes made with local ingredients, there is something for everybody here. The menu rotates on occasion, giving reason to visit multiple times a year. Favorites would be the roasted stuffed poblano chili - so deep and flavorful with a beautiful chocolate sauce (and don't worry, it's not spicy)! Their mixed/cheese boards are always stacked with a variety of delicious cheeses and breads to share with a group. The salads are pretty simple, but always hit all the right notes in terms of flavor. Bruschetta is pretty tasty, though you don't really get a lot per serving in this dish. I did enjoy their roasted mushroom and barley risotto - it's hearty, and the honey roasted carrots are just so soft and savory-sweet. One downfall they had with the menu was a lack of vegetarian pasta. All dishes contain meat or fish - hopefully when we visit next year this will change and they'll include at least one vegetable pasta option. If you happen to have room for dessert, their pastries and cakes are amazing. All of them really hit the spot and look so beautiful.

★★★★★
February 18, 2023

I had heard lots of great things about the dining room at the culinary institute and had never been despite living in Charlottetown for a long time. Despite the « hype » it still managed to exceed my expectations. We got a lovely seat next to the windows overlooking the water and Victoria park. The menu was the perfect size, enough to provide variety without being unintentional. The service was excellent from start to finish. You can tell the culinary institute also teaches students about the broader service experience in a restaurant beyond the food itself. We enjoyed a mixed charcuterie board to start, and a mushroom risotto and pork escalope for mains. Everything was delicious. I definitely recommend it for a nice meal out. It rivals the other higher-end dining experiences in town (Red water, Slaymaker, sims, Brickhouse) both in terms of menu and food quality as well as service.

★★★★★
November 27, 2018

Outstanding experience. I can say that this place is the pearl of Charlottetown's culinary oyster. Dinner ambiance has low light and chiming music loud enough to compliment every conversation held at the table. Service is handeled by the students of culinary institute. Food is fresh, portions are generous, flavors are bold and dynamic. You cannot beat the price for this kind of experience. A must go.

★★★★★
October 27, 2018

This is one of the best dining rooms on the island and has likely the best view. A varied and extensive menu, good wine list, elegant decor and excellent service as the wait staff and chefs are being trained by industry experts. We send many guests here and none has ever come back less than very impressed. Do yourself a favour and visit the Culinary Institute Dining Room.

★★★★★
September 13, 2018

Beautiful ambiance with the harbor as backdrop. The food was eclectic and original, but it all worked. Clam ceviche, sweetbreads with an unusual Mediterranean spice, and arctic char. A very good experience.

★★★★
December 15, 2017

Amazing food, great service. Had the Table D'hote menu. Only issue was that we advised our server that we had an early flight the next morning and asked for dessert to go. Took almost an hour from when we received our mains to get dessert and the bill.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

The hot oysters and apple smoked ham were delicious, but the stuffed pepper and portobello mushrooms were very average and very expensive for what they were.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Such an amazing meal here! Everytime we go were surprised by the quality of food! Amazing views since the renovations as well!

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

The website photos dont do it credit. Very nice atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Food is great, but the hours are inaccurate--the Dining Room is currently closed until October. I cant seem to suggest the edit through Maps.

★★★★
December 21, 2018

Very nice setting and lovely menu

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Great place. Friendly Service. A must go to place.

★★★★★
December 21, 2018

The food was delicious and the service was great. I loved the atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

The food was awesome th restaurant is beautiful

★★
December 21, 2018

Food was mostly good, just the Crete brûlée was a major disappointment (contained wine, which was not mentioned or it would not have been ordered, also was not brûléed). Disappointing! Service was also extremely slow! Atmosphere was loud and not what was expected!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

A must

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Well presented and interesting menu, served perfectly.

★★★★★
December 21, 2018

Amazing staff, even more amazing food!! A great modern sophistication in the restaurants decor and inviting atmosphere that makes it a pleasure to spend an evening there with friends.

★★★★★
December 21, 2018

The fine dining servers-in-training are so attentive. The food is exceptional! A wonderful dining experience. A PEI must do.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2017

Nice and clean bit expensive

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2017

A delightful birthday meal.

★★★★
December 21, 2017

Menu is creative and the service is classy

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2016

Great Atmosphere View Awesome Food was Marvelous

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2016

Consistently impressive menu and likewise service!

★★★★★
December 21, 2016

The food is awesome. We had a great family dinner with the best service.

★★★★★
December 21, 2016

Eaten here on several trips to PEI. Never disappointed.

December 21, 2015

Frozen February and March to the aquarium the best of luck with your friends and family members