CIA at Copia (The Culinary Institute of America at Copia)

Culinary school · Napa

CIA at Copia (The Culinary Institute of America at Copia)

Culinary school · Napa

500 1st St, Napa, CA 94559

Highlights

Nestled in the heart of Napa, this inviting culinary hotspot blends high ceilings, a unique wine hall of fame, and mouthwatering, seasonal dishes, ensuring a delightful dining experience.

500 1st St, Napa, CA 94559 Get directions

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@afar

"Dine, Shop, and Learn at Napa's Foodie Center The Culinary Institute of America opened in the formerCopia building in 2017, and, in doing so, resuscitated a vision of a foodie attraction in downtown Napa that celebrates the valley’s long and colorful epicurean history. The facility, originally built by the Mondavi familyas a food and wine center, now operates as a cooking school and gastrohub, complete with classes, tasting experiences, panel discussions, and art collections. There’s also a restaurant wherevisitors can dine on food prepared by CIA student chefs-in-training, and a store that rivals Sur La Table for its selection of kitchenware. In spring and summer, be sure to stroll the culinary gardens, which are so large they stretch across First Street."

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@eater

"The CIA at Copia has added an outdoor hangout featuring wood-fired pizzas, barbecue, cocktails, beer, and wine. The venue offers live music and is open daily, making it an appealing destination after wine tasting." - Ellen Fort

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@afar

"An 80,000-square-foot Culinary Think TankFast-forward to 2016, when one Napa Valley campus became two. The CIA at Copia, located in the heart of downtown Napa, was planned by Napa pioneers Robert and Margrit Mondavi. Visitors to the 80,000-square-foot foodie playground can get a peek at the 4,000-piece personal cookware collection of Williams-Sonoma’s founder, Chuck Williams, sample stellar American fare at the sleek restaurant, take cooking and wine-tasting classes taught by CIA experts, and enjoy curated tasting events."

The Culinary Insititute of America Ensures that the Cuisine Rivals the Wine in the Napa Valley - AFAR

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@victoire_loup

One of the best cooking schools in the country, where it is possible to sign up for classes in their professional kitchens.

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Dazzlen Escobedo

Google

It was a yummy delight. My husband and I did the 4 course meal and discovered new dishes we love with the children.

Gabriela Cadena

Google

My husband and i enjoyed the 4 course dinner. My fave was the lions mane mushroom steak and his was the rock fish with manila clams. We both enjoyed the focaccia bread and the tempura vegetable misto (especially the squash, fennel, lemon and marigold) and the strawberry tiramisu. Will return l.

Robert Gray

Google

What a happy surprise touring this place. The setting is inviting with high ceilings and lots of light. They have a wall that is hall of fame of wine with plaques for famous people in the winemaking world, and a culinary museum which was unexpectedly interesting and fun, and nice gift shop with unusual and high quality offerings for anyone who cooks or as a gift for friends or family who like to cook. They also have a very cool wine tasting set up which is automated (you pay with a credit card choose a nice glass and then select the type of wine you’d like to try and the amount you’d like and a dispenser pours it for you). Nice seating area nearby. Didn’t have dinner there so can’t speak to that (but it’s got to be good). Anyway, fun stop before or after Oxbow next door.

LaShondra Hodge

Google

My team and I visited the Grove at Copia following our day's meetings, totaling a party of 11. The reservation process was straightforward, requiring a credit card. Our server, Colin Maher, started off a little rough when we requested for a few members to order from a separate menu instead of opting for the family-style dining. Fortunately, he and the kitchen staff agreed, allowing some of us to order individually. The wine list was decent with reasonable pricing, both by the glass and bottle. Despite this, the food was rather unremarkable. We ordered an assortment of dishes including Mixed Grain Sourdough Focaccia, Crispy-Baked Oyster Mushrooms, Warmed Gaeta and Castelvetrano Olives, Pickled Garden Vegetables, Belfiore Burrata, Insalata Mitsticanza, Rockfish and Manila Clams, Flannery Beef Zabuton, turnip and crab soup, pasta primavera, among others. Disappointingly, the salad was overdressed, resulting in a soggy texture. The soup, olives, Burrata, and Focaccia were agreed upon as the tastiest items we had - the rest were average at best. We rounded off our meal with desserts, dessert wines, and coffee. Interestingly, our server Colin ended the evening on a better note, exhibiting both graciousness and kindness. Despite the enchanting restaurant setting and ambiance, I'm not inclined to return to the CIA or recommend it to colleagues visiting Napa. Whilst we missed out on visiting the gardens due to our evening reservation, they appeared to be quite beautiful from what we could see.

Seulgi Kim

Google

Food was so delicious. I especially enjoyed their burger. Buns were fresh and soft. Meat was perfectly cooked. Vegetables on it were refreshing as well. I was sitted inside since outdoor tables were all full. I highly recommend requesting outdoor sitting when making a reservation.

corneliushuxtable

Google

Spent some time here learning the intricacies of farm to table, wine country cuisine. The location is perfect in the heart of Napa. Had a dinner here, with wine pairing so many courses I lost count. I did not leave hungry,that is for sure. Kind of pricey, but you get what you pay for. Plenty to explore after class!

Tony Wu

Google

Retrospectively posting this review as we went to the CIA at Copia last time during their pizza specials. We went for the Neapolitan pizza night and it was absolutely wonderful. This was one of the better pizza experiences I've had here. The dough was flavorful, the toppings were on point, and it was overall nicely presented. I'm an old school pizza type of person, so my favorite was the margarita out of the three. There is just something in the simplicity that brings out the quality of the ingredients for me. Love the experience and would definitely come back for more!

Jerry Lucas

Google

CIA at Coupa is an absolutely beautiful facility! First class in architectural layout, unique artwork, the museum, the student kitchen and even fresh grown herbs. Myself and my family had dinner at Coupa and this is where my disappointment lies. The food was not at all bad; however, all things considered, the food should have been much, much better. Two of three steaks were room temperature on arrival. The bruschetta was served not with basil pesto but with spinach pesto. (Admittedly, the menu may may have stated Spinach Pesto, but not what we expected.)Both were disappointing considering the ambiance and reputation I would expect from CIA. I will try again as the menu did look quite good. I hope I can provide a better rating next time.