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The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute opened in September of 2012 on Old Falls Street in Niagara Falls New York. The 30 million dollar institute is part of Niagara County Community College, a SUNY institution, with the main campus at 3111 Saunders Settlement Road in Sanborn New York.

The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute currently has over 350 students enrolled and is growing. The state of the art culinary facility was constructed in the south end of the former Rainbow Centre building, occupying a third of the structure.

The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute features a sixteen month curriculum which allows students a hands-on, real world working experience in the facilities retail outlets during the busy Niagara Falls tourist season.

The jewel of the NFCI is Savor restaurant, located on the first floor. Savor provides an elegant dining experience with an open kitchen and Chef’s table. Students at the NFCI work a rotating shift at Savor’s kitchen and dining room. Visitors to Savor experience a menu that features local products from area farmers prepared with culinary excellence.

Prix Fixe Dinner Menu – $25.00

Non-Alcoholic Cocktail ~ Complimentary Sample

Autumn Caramel Apple Fizz

Full Size Beverage also Available for Purchase

Non-Alcoholic – $4.00

Prepared with a Favorite Spirit – $8.00

Taste of Savor

Each week the students create seasonal culinary delights for guests to sample while they look over the menu.

Fresh Student Baked Bread Service

Enjoy an assortment of house made breads prepared by our Baking & Pastry Students accompanied with: Babaganoush, Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper Whipped Butter, Spiced Apple Pumpkin Butter.

Starters

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Smoked Butter Cup Bisque ~ Spiced Pepitas ~ New York State Maple Cream

Roasted Chicken & Bacon Soup ~ Hand Rolled Gnocchi

Roasted Root Vegetable Salad ~ Whipped Feta ~ Baby Kale ~ Cracked Lavosh ~ Pear Vinaigrette

Pierogi Sampler ~ Farmer’s Cheese and Potato~ House Made Sauerkraut ~ Caramelized Onions & Crème Fraiche

Culinary Arts Student Special – Ask Server for Details!

Main Dishes

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Coq au Vin ~ Braised Dark Meat Chicken ~ House Lardons ~ Pearl Onions ~ Dumplings ~ Rich Cabernet Sauce

Student Cut NY Strip Steak ~ Creamed Spinach ~Student’s Choice of Starch ~ Choice of Danish Blue Cheese & Roasted Shallot Compound Butter or Classic Sauce Béarnaise

Pan Seared Branzino ~ Fennel Grenobloise ~ Lobster Risotto

Parmesan Mushroom Arancini ~ Ratatouille ~ Assorted Vegetables

Desserts

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Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta ~ Cinnamon Short Bread ~ Warm Apple & Pear Compote ~ Pomegranate Gelato

Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch ~ Chocolate Mascarpone ~ Crunchy Hazelnut ~ Cocoa Nib Mousse ~ Flourless Chocolate Cake

Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse ~ Graham Cake ~ Cranberry Compote ~ Pepita Brittle ~ Honey Pecan Ice Cream ~ Cinnamon Whipped Cream

Coffee Service & Confection Sample

Traditional Coffee Service 

Please Enjoy a small parting taste of student made confections!

Please notify your server with any food allergies and/or special requests prior to ordering so we are able to process your request with care.

La Patisserie is the French inspired pastry shop also located on the first floor of the NFCI. La Patisserie features fresh pastries, desserts, breakfast sandwiches, gelato and other treats created by NFCI’s Pastry chefs and students. There are also local delights prepared by the world famous DiCamillo Bakery.

The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute has truly become a gem in the downtown area of Niagara Falls New York since opening in 2012. It is both an institution of higher learning in the field of culinary and hospitality arts as well as a dining destination. #Niagarafallsculinaryinstitute