The Dining Room at The Culinary Institute

Being a "teaching" environment this place nails it. Always great service and the food changes ever so slightly from year to year. I only would have a three course meal once or twice a year and it is at this dining room. Excellent food and a nice seating arrangement.

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!

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.

Great atmosphere (seeing the ice melt in the bay) & the decor, incredible service by the students & staff, and the food is divine (lunch). Prices are too low for the quality & experience. Michelin style experience from students. Each should be proud of their craft. Such a well run place from initial booking, to follow-up call/emails. That shows that every detail is considered and is part of the experience. We got spoiled today & look forward to more of these times!

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

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.

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.

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.