The CIA at Copia (The Culinary Institute of America) Napa Yelp Reviews - The CIA at Copia (The Culinary Institute of America) Napa - Buy Reservations
Getting a Reservation at The CIA at Copia (The Culinary Institute of America) Napa for Today or Tomorrow is Easy!
Buy a verified reservation at The CIA at Copia (The Culinary Institute of America) Napa from someone who doesn't need theirs anymore.
If there is nothing that fits your schedule, you can bid on your preferred time.
We only list verified Reservations!
All listed Reservations are reviewed by our team before appearing in the calendar or being allowed to answer a bid you place. That's why AppointmentTrader comes with a included Money Back Guarantee for each transaction.
Napa's Best Restaurants that are most frequently booked by customers of The CIA at Copia (The Culinary Institute of America) Napa
The CIA at Copia (The Culinary Institute of America) Napa Yelp Reviews
Latest Reviews On Yelp
31 Reviews
0 Replys |
I recently dined at The Grove for the first time this past
I recently dined at The Grove for the first time this past weekend, and I must commend our server, Betsy, for her exceptional service. Betsy demonstrated an impressive level of attentiveness by meticulously guiding my fiancé and me through the entirety of the menu, providing thorough descriptions of each dish. Her detailed explanations almost allowed us to savor the flavors before even tasting the food. To start our meal, we followed Betsy's recommendation and indulged in the Honeynut Squash Zeppole, delicately coated in powdered sugar, which I would rate 8 out of 10. The dish offered a perfect balance of sweetness, complementing the latte I ordered. Meanwhile, my fiancé opted for the Tomato-Baked Eggs with sautéed garden brassicas and grilled focaccia toast, also earning an 8 out of 10. She particularly enjoyed the dish, although she prefers her egg yolk to be more runny. Additionally, she savored the Brown Sugared Bacon-Style Guanciale (9/10) and Fried Potatoes with Chili Oil and Garlic Aioli (10/10), both of which she found exceptionally delicious. For my main course, I selected the Truffled Egg Scramble with Fried Potatoes, Brown Sugar Bacon-Style Guanciale, and Chives, which I would rate 8 out of 10. This dish proved to be a solid brunch option, showcasing a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Overall, while the food at The Grove was indeed enjoyable, it was the impeccable service provided by Betsy that truly elevated our dining experience. Her attentiveness, assistance, and clear communication greatly contributed to our overall satisfaction. Moreover, dining on a picturesque sunny day, with views of the charming outdoor garden, added to the ambiance of the occasion. Without a doubt, I look forward to returning to The Grove for another delightful dining experience.
Be the first to ReplyWell, after having wonderful meals at the culinary
Well, after having wonderful meals at the culinary institute in St Helena, we decided to try this one. Honestly ever dish we ordered were awful. Steak was hard a rubber, fried mushrooms dish was not edible -hard as a rock and the broccoli Fritto misto was a way too doughy almost like a biscuit. We sent it back and was offered a free glass of wine but still had a bill of over $200 for food that wasn't fit to eat. I've had better food at Dennys. At least the wine was good. With so much good food in Napa I have no idea how this place stays open.
Be the first to ReplyDecided to try this spot since it's been bookmarked on a
Decided to try this spot since it's been bookmarked on a couple of our Yelp Elite apps. Wanted to treat one of our friends to a nice dinner for her birthday and decided on trying our their restaurant week menu options. On top of the 3 course menu, we opted to also try their bread and burrata cheese which hit the spot for our super hungry tummies. The restaurant week menu was a 3 course option that includes a salad, main course, and dessert. Sadly, our service was extremely slow. We came to an empty dining room around 5:30 and did not get our salads until 6:40 while we watched other tables already receiving their main dishes after knowing we've arrived before they did. I would've given 4 stars, but the service was so slow that everyone in our party was getting anxious and eventually losing patience knowing we had plans at 8pm. Luckily after someone in our party mentioned we were limited on our time there, they sped up the pace and got us out by 8:15. Overall I feel like service could've been better as far as the timing as everyone else's food was coming out before ours. I felt the food was also not consistent as half of us ordered rib-eye steaks cooked medium and everyone's was either extra salty or bland. I was hoping this place was going to be a great experience, but unfortunately the food was taking way too long. Overall the food was good, servers were kind, but this place needs to work on efficiency. For dessert, Cheesecake crusts we're also not as fresh in my opinion.
Be the first to ReplyI had the pleasure and honor of visiting the Culinary
I had the pleasure and honor of visiting the Culinary Institute of America Greystone in St Helena CA, what a magnificent building and campus with a history and tradition of training and graduating incredible Chefs. So to say I was excited to dine at the CIA Copia in Napa California would be a grave understatement. CIA Copia is also a very impressive campus in its own right and what a wonderful collection of displayed wines. The restaurant, The Grove, was beautiful. The night I dined there was no one there, I had the entire place to myself. It was a Thursday, cool, raining. The menus was a Prix Fixe which I often enjoy. This is where my excitement and the hype ended. To say I was disappointed is being kind. The Service was quite good though there was literally no other customer there. The presentation of the food was done quite well and if I was only eating with my eyes it would have been fantastic. Flavor? Missed the mark. Every course was so close it was as if the chef et al were trying too hard but not tasting their product. My steak, a rare ribeye, was cooked perfectly however it was under seasoned and served with excessive connective tissue (not fat) that could have been easily and appropriately trimmed before leaving the kitchen. The Caesar like salad: the dressing wasn't blended. Some bites were pure anchovy while others were salt and lemon. A simple whisk? The Burrata with a minty oil: the oil was green but I couldn't appreciate the mint and the Burrata could have used some corse salt and cracked pepper. The cheese course was served atop a focaccia. The bread was soggy and other than the honey comb which was quite flavorful, the remainder of the dish was not palatable. Dessert was a mascarpone cheesecake, well half a wheel of cheese cake, that wasn't terrible. Why so critical? The Grove bears the name CIA, Culinary Institute of America. Even more so, my check and eventually credit card statement read CIA Hyde Park NY. There's no way CIA Hyde Park would approve endorse or let that meal leave a kitchen with their name on it.
Be the first to ReplyWe came here for dinner and brought a friend two of our
We came here for dinner and brought a friend two of our three meals were over salted and one was under salted for the price not worth it
Be the first to ReplyCouldn't recommend this restaurant and experience enough!
Couldn't recommend this restaurant and experience enough! The common breakfast and Bavette steak on focaccia were out of this world. The service was super nice and the restaurant was incredible aesthetic. After your meal, head upstairs to the museum and check out all the incredible displays the CIA has to offer.
Be the first to ReplyVery disappointing.
We had reservations for our first visit . Slow service. Food mediocre. My husbands chicken cacciatore was tough and chewy. He took two bites and sat until Our waiter finally came back to inquire ( for first time) how meals were. My gnocchi was bleh-- nothing special. We won't return. We expected much better.
Be the first to ReplyFabulous brunch! Great ambience! Thoroughly enjoyed! Jay
Fabulous brunch! Great ambience! Thoroughly enjoyed! Jay was an absolute joy and my foodie heart was very satisfied!
Be the first to ReplyWe explored the CIA at Copia after exploring Oxbow Market
We explored the CIA at Copia after exploring Oxbow Market and lunch at Gott's Roadside. I love the CIA at Greystone, and we hadn't visited this spot. What a treasure. The restaurant wasn't open, good thing since we had just eaten at Gott's. But we explored the store and made our way upstairs to the Chuck Williams of Williams Sonoma fame Culinary Museum. Wow! This museum is great for any foodie. There is so much history in the museum. From butter churns, to old style pressure cookies there is every type of antique to modern kitchen utensil or appliance. We had so much fun exploring all the displays and even remembered having some of the pieces in our childhood homes. Once you have explored the inside, take a stroll through the beautiful culinary garden. This was a hidden gem that we didn't expect but loved every minute. It is absolutely well worth a visit.
Be the first to ReplyWhat a hidden gem.
CIA is located adjacent to the Oxbow Market area and if you are a foodie or like to spend any time in the kitchen or garden, this is well worth your time. And it's free - unless you decide to eat in the restaurant, which we did not on this visit. So what you are reading here is more about the venue and there's a lot to see in that regard. We first walked the outdoor garden area that is brimming with fabulous looking produce that is used by the CIA students and restaurant facilities. We were lucky enough to encounter the chief gardener who was picking some kind of small cherry tomatoes and we talked to him a bit about the facility. Then he offered us a couple of the tomatoes--they were tomato bombs and had the most flavor I think I've ever had in a tomato. We went inside to the shop and the attendant was warm, welcoming, and informative. She suggested we head upstairs to look into the kitchen areas where the CIA students were in the middle of classes, and then also spend time in the Williams Museum. Both were interesting, but the museum deserves special attention. It was put together from the collection of Chuck Williams, he of Williams Sonoma fame. It contained about every kitchen gadget, pot, pan, utensil, mold, knife, etc known to mankind. Very interesting and a great way to spend some time. The gift shop is also pretty fabulous with lots of great cookbooks, gadgets, sauces, etc. The CIA building and grounds are equally wonderful. For example, there's a wall containing a collection of the history of about every winery that has produced in the Napa Valley. If you are a wino, you will see many names that you know and love. So....if you have some extra time while in Napa and you are tired of drinking wine, this is a great diversion.
Be the first to ReplyI have been wanting to try this spot since moving to Napa.
Their gardens out front are incredible and their reputation for cooking classes must be a reflection of how amazing their food is! We went for restaurant week so our experience may be slightly different from the norm but still worth raving about!Aesthetic - 10/10Classy, quaint, and clean. Staff is so nice and enthusiastic about their restaurant.Our order:- Appetizer salad - 10/10 - So fresh and delicious! I could've eaten one twice this size!- Roasted carrots - 9/10 - Perfectly cooked with a yummy balance of flavors.- BBQ ribs, cornbread, and macaroni & cheese - 7/10 This is where the meal fell short for me which was sad. The ribs were suuuuper dry. I basically chugged my wine to get through each bite. I had high hopes for them because the restaurant smelled SO GOOD. The macaroni and cornbread were super delicious and made up for the ribs! But it was a bummer to have the main show stopper fall so short.- Dessert - 10/10 - WOW this was so good! I cannot remember the name of it but it had such a creative balance of flavors!Even though the ribs were disappointing, I would definitely give this place another try!
Be the first to ReplyI went to CIA at Copia for a 3D dining experience that is
I went to CIA at Copia for a 3D dining experience that is held every Friday and Saturday of the week which cost $155 a person. I had a 4 course menu which includes:Appetizer: Waffles & Caviar- this is my favorite out of the 3 snack size appetizer. The waffles tasted more like hash browns and the caviar was just amazing.Spicy Tuna - Rice-Tots- I also enjoyed this one as well. It tasted like marinated tuna in a poke bowl which I am a big fan ofBurrata Bruschetta: my least favorite out of the appetizers- the bruschetta tasted a bit bitter and that is probably due to the flower First Course: Miso Glazed Sablefish: This is probably my favorite dish of the night. The fish was done extremely well. The fish tasted buttery with a nice smooth texture and it was perfectly glazed with the Miso. The shiitake mushrooms and bok choy and the black garlic were perfect compliments to the dish. Thumbs up all around on the pairing.Main Course: Wagyu Short Rib: The short rib was pretty good but I felt like it lacked some flavoring to bring out the beef taste. I think it would have tasted a lot better if they paired it with a sauce of some type. I got a pretty lean part of the short rib but my girlfriend and neighbors across got a much more fatty piece but we all agreed mutually that the flavoring can be done better.Dessert: Chocolate Opera Cake: The cake tasted pretty good but more on the richer side and the proportion of the dessert was very huge that it was even greater than my main course so I was completely full after the dessert. 3D Dining Experience: The 3D experience was amazing. They created a nice story to fit the dishes in with the story. We were all seated in a large rectangular table and they have projectors up on the ceiling to project the 3D animation and films. They also have nice music playing in the background. Overall the ambiance was really nice inside with positive vibes. I highly recommend coming here if you have not tried a 3D dining experience before!
Be the first to ReplyThe Grove at Copia is an excellent place to get good food.
Their marketing says: "The Grove at Copia is the signature restaurant from The Culinary Institute of America right in the heart of downtown Napa." The restaurant is really called "The Grove at Copia" :-)The Culinary Institute trains chefs for their new jobs. Most training is done at the Greystone property in St. Helena. That said, the food here is excellent. We started with deviled eggs carbonara containing crispy Parmesan. This appetizer was excellent and we couldn't think of one we liked better. The avocado bruschetta was nicely prepared on whole grain bread with cucumbers, radishes, toasted pepitas and mint. Flavors gave us a nice second course.The black truffle polenta with poached eggs was a great breakfast We asked for poached eggs soft and the kitchen fulfilled our request.After this we got the Grove lime pie with lime caviar. Yes there is a lime fruit that is filled with "seeds" that pop just like fish caviar.Wow. The whole meal was fantastic. The restaurant is casual but elegant. The grove mural set the atmosphere. We strongly suggest you visit the restaurant.
Be the first to ReplyMaybe it was an off night, but the server was almost
Maybe it was an off night, but the server was almost comically bad - 20 min after being seated in a half-empty restaurant there was still no sign of her, and we finally asked the host. It took another 30 minutes to get a glass of wine - and the wrong one at that. She made at least 3 additional mistakes with our order. The food was edible, but bland and uninspired. There are much better restaurants here.
Be the first to ReplyExcellent food , excellent service.
We had the hook in line caught halibut, the Cauliflower tempura and a holiday cocktail. The staff was friendly and the ambience was great. Overall a great dining experience. We will definitely be back in the near future. Highly recommend.
Be the first to ReplyThis is one of the very best meals I've had in a long time.
The service was fabulous nd the ambiance and food was even better. I would rate it a 7 if I could! Tasty vegetarian options and the halibut was fire! I will visit every time I'm in Nappa...
Be the first to ReplyCame for a private event and there was a nice space that we
Came for a private event and there was a nice space that we held cocktail hour and a private area for dinner.Bartenders were very nice and friendly to chat with.The food was outstanding. The salad with Parmesan crisps was delicious. Both the root-crusted filet mignon and scallops were super tender and outstanding. The preserved meyer lemon tarts was also great.Highly recommend!
Be the first to ReplyGreat spot for a group- so you can try everything!!Been
Great spot for a group- so you can try everything!!Been here twice now, and the food is always delicious. They rotate their menu very frequently- so I never know what to expect. My husband absolutely loved their tri-tip: beautiful cooked, tender. He was raving about it for days. Service is very attentive, but not pretentious. You feel at home, but know that you will be taken care of- when you dine here.
Be the first to ReplyWe went in hoping for an excellent experience.
I have been to several CIA's across the Country. However... this one did not deliver. We could not find a wine suitable for our table. We found the nutty Cesar salad interesting, not delicious. I was really hoping for the carrot dish to delivery a taste my palate could enjoy. We were confused as the dish had few carrots, and Frekkah which is a grain with Garbanzo beans, no flavor. We did have the steak with golden potato wedges that was prepared perfectly, kudos on that one. We really struggled to have a complete dining experience. A brand new menu and absolutely zero knowledge of anything that was being served to us.We are not sure what the dynamic was that night. We ordered a tequila that never arrived to the table, and no one even said a word about it... I'm really on the fence with this place... super strange combinations of flavors that basically fought their way down my throat. We all had a good laugh in the parking lot.
Be the first to ReplyFancy idea of some 3D showing but horrible food , long wait
Fancy idea of some 3D showing but horrible food , long wait and overly priced. Not worth the time nor money.......
Be the first to ReplyMy friends and I had a disappointing experience here a
My friends and I had a disappointing experience here a couple weeks ago. While the food was tasty, the service left much to be desired. It was a Sunday evening, and the meal was to be served family style. The restaurant was fairly empty--there were only two other parties in the restaurant while we were there (a party of 3 and a party of 8). When our server took our drink order, she said that our food may come out sooner than our drinks because the kitchen was really on top of things. To our surprise it wasn't until twenty minutes later that our food and drinks arrived at the same time. I understand that staffing levels are not what they used to be, but with a nearly empty restaurant, it would have been nice for our server to come by and update us in the status of our beverages and our food. Furthermore, at the end of the meal when we had an issue with our bill, the manager was rude and condescending to us. We were a group of six women, and the manager John felt the need to "man-splain" to us why he overcharged us for a glass of sparkling wine. So while the food was good, none of us will be back to the restaurant because of the disappointing service there. Such a shame.
Be the first to ReplyEvery part of our brunch visit - from the arrival to the
Every part of our brunch visit - from the arrival to the last moment on property were wonderful. We were joyfully welcomed by the receptionist and greeted on the occasons we were celebrating. The food was presented elegantly and every bite was delicious; and naturally, the wine selections were wonderful, as well. The only minor complaint was how short staffed they were and although our server was exceptional in the beginning, it became a bit difficult to track him down when it got busy. Overall a great experience and would dine here again.
Be the first to ReplyEverything was delicious.
The pork belly with the spicy dip was a great way to start the meal after drinking all day. All the pieces were crispy but soft and melty inside.I had the duck breast and loved the texture and flavors along with the accompanying vegetables. The portions were perfect and I enjoyed every bite.
Be the first to ReplyIt was restaurant week and we found plastic in our dessert.
Other than that, staff was friendly but they were too busy and customer service suffered.
Be the first to ReplyMy family and I recently took a cooking class at CIA at
My family and I recently took a cooking class at CIA at Copia and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The class was 3 hour long and the group was just about the right size. We got to roll up our sleeves and learn to prepare some fairly sophisticated French dishes under the guidance of Chef Annie who put together a fantastic 4-5 course menu. At the end of our French themed class, we were able to enjoy the fruits of our work which included a salad with nut crusted brie, a cod rillette, a Normandy chicken, and a spinach and cheese galette. It was what the French would say "magnifique"! The class is really fun and eye opening to do with friends or family. There are many other classes to choose from, some similar to the 3 hour class we took, others are multi days. We can't wait to go back. The whole Copia facility is stunning and even awe inspiring for anyone who likes to cook or just enjoy food. There is also a beautiful small museum on site which provides a very nice historical view of culinary arts.
Be the first to Reply