The Dining Room at The Culinary Institute

DETAILS:	Restaurant, Point of interest, Establishment, Food,
Address:	4 Sydney St, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1E9, Canada
Postal code:	C1A 1E9
Phone:	(902) 894-6868
Website:	http://www.theculinary.ca/

Customer Ratings and Reviews

L Rose on Google

(June 26, 2023, 4:56 pm)
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.
Marcel Petitpas on Google

(February 18, 2023, 12:45 pm)
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.
Elda Bauer on Google

(November 28, 2018, 2:07 am)
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.
Allysha Leuschen on Google

(October 28, 2018, 1:27 am)
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.
Michael Covert on Google

(September 13, 2018, 11:53 pm)
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.