Although it took a year to land a reservation (staying up until midnight to book it and knowing other groups were getting in week after week) our visit to Casola was outstanding. Frustrating. It was the second part of their French cuisine, and the offerings were well made, creative, delicious and served professionally. We had the Butter Lettuce with Whipped Goat Cheese and Moules et Frites (Mussels and Fries) for appetizers and the Pan Seared Halibut with Piperade, Chorizo and Cockles and Pan Seared Duck Confit a l'Orange for our entrees. We only tried one of the three dessert options, Tarte Tatin (caramel glazed apples, puff pastry, vanilla ice cream). It was superb. I don't know if we will ever be able to go back, but the experience was one you should not miss. Good luck!
Virginia OBrien
It was my first time here and everything REALLY exceeded my expectations! Our server was so sweet and polite and the teacher came around to sit and chat with us to see how everything was. She was wonderful as well! Food was incredibly delicious! I will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ThomasM
Service was slow due to large number of diners, and inexperienced servers. Much confusion as to what we ordered. Calamari was overly breaded and over cooked. Lobster and mussels were delicious. Cranberry tart was unfinished, with no whipped cream.
ThomasM
The only problem we had was access to the handicap door on the elevator. The call button didn't seem to work. One of us had a walker, and she had to have somebody go around and use the hallway access to fetch the elevator for the handicap access. The meal and service were exceptional.
Jennifer Malave
The food at the Carola Dining Room is absolutely ? delicious!!! It's fine dining prepared by and served by SUNY Schenectady's culinary students. They completely defied my expectations! The whole experience was beyond wonderful. I've had the pleasure of attending 3 times now and each time was as delicious as the last! I highly recommend it! They are often booked in advance though so book your reservation quickly! You will not be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anshul Agarwal
Very nice place and it's 100 percent run by students.Vegetarian options: Very nice presentation and flavors ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
PattiM
My friends and I had a great meal and service. We warned our server we were trouble and she still took terrific care of us. As far as the noise level goes - we were probably the noise makers. Thank you and we look forward to visiting again.
We love coming to Casola! We haven't been since before COVID hit, and tonight didn't disappoint! Although we could tell that our server was a little nervous & unsure of herself, she as fantastic. Very sweet. The food was so delicious. I had the lamb meatballs & hubby had the swordfish. Both Dane perfectly. We're looking forward to coming again!
Kerri Ann Santiago
I wish I took pic's of the menu we had last night. The food service and atmosphere was wonderful! Looking forward to going back again :)
DHughes
It was a very nice setting, like a real restaurant. Our server was very polite and helpful. Please go with the understanding that this is a classroom and they are all learning. I food was very good and I liked that we were able to bring our own wine.
Three course gourmet dinner for $30! Everything was delicious.
Traveler
We always enjoy visiting the Casola dining room. Great value and the food is always exceptional. It's popularity has grown so much that reservations are very difficult to obtain but well worth the effort.
Traveler
First meal for the semester. The students and the school should be proud of the fine dining experience they provided. The food was very good and the presentation was outstanding. Highly recommend Casola Dining at SUNY SCCC!
Susie
I was not particularly interested in the Colarado-Southwest menu, however, it was excellent! We had both, the salmon and lamb, very different preparations, and exquisite. My only criticism was our server did not make a point of serving the ladies first. Is that not a tradition any longer in fine dining? Also, it is really hard to get a reservation. I've stayed up late to log onto Open Table right at midnight and only once so far was I able to get in.
RANDYA
AS ALWAYS A GREAT EXPERIENCE , FOOD WAS GREAT THE STUDENTS AT THE COLLEGE MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE YOU,RE AT A 5 STAR RESTAURANT . HATS OFF TO STAFF THAT ARE TRAINING THESE NEXT GREAT CHIEFS .
Although it took a year to land a reservation (staying up until midnight to book it and knowing other groups were getting in week after week) our visit to Casola was outstanding. Frustrating. It was the second part of their French cuisine, and the offerings were well made, creative, delicious and served professionally. We had the Butter Lettuce with Whipped Goat Cheese and Moules et Frites (Mussels and Fries) for appetizers and the Pan Seared Halibut with Piperade, Chorizo and Cockles and Pan Seared Duck Confit a l'Orange for our entrees. We only tried one of the three dessert options, Tarte Tatin (caramel glazed apples, puff pastry, vanilla ice cream). It was superb. I don't know if we will ever be able to go back, but the experience was one you should not miss. Good luck!
It was my first time here and everything REALLY exceeded my expectations! Our server was so sweet and polite and the teacher came around to sit and chat with us to see how everything was. She was wonderful as well! Food was incredibly delicious! I will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service was slow due to large number of diners, and inexperienced servers. Much confusion as to what we ordered. Calamari was overly breaded and over cooked. Lobster and mussels were delicious. Cranberry tart was unfinished, with no whipped cream.
The only problem we had was access to the handicap door on the elevator. The call button didn't seem to work. One of us had a walker, and she had to have somebody go around and use the hallway access to fetch the elevator for the handicap access. The meal and service were exceptional.
The food at the Carola Dining Room is absolutely ? delicious!!! It's fine dining prepared by and served by SUNY Schenectady's culinary students. They completely defied my expectations! The whole experience was beyond wonderful. I've had the pleasure of attending 3 times now and each time was as delicious as the last! I highly recommend it! They are often booked in advance though so book your reservation quickly! You will not be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very nice place and it's 100 percent run by students.Vegetarian options: Very nice presentation and flavors ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My friends and I had a great meal and service. We warned our server we were trouble and she still took terrific care of us. As far as the noise level goes - we were probably the noise makers. Thank you and we look forward to visiting again.
We love coming to Casola! We haven't been since before COVID hit, and tonight didn't disappoint! Although we could tell that our server was a little nervous & unsure of herself, she as fantastic. Very sweet. The food was so delicious. I had the lamb meatballs & hubby had the swordfish. Both Dane perfectly. We're looking forward to coming again!
I wish I took pic's of the menu we had last night. The food service and atmosphere was wonderful! Looking forward to going back again :)
It was a very nice setting, like a real restaurant. Our server was very polite and helpful. Please go with the understanding that this is a classroom and they are all learning. I food was very good and I liked that we were able to bring our own wine.
Restaurantji Recommends
Three course gourmet dinner for $30! Everything was delicious.
We always enjoy visiting the Casola dining room. Great value and the food is always exceptional. It's popularity has grown so much that reservations are very difficult to obtain but well worth the effort.
First meal for the semester. The students and the school should be proud of the fine dining experience they provided. The food was very good and the presentation was outstanding. Highly recommend Casola Dining at SUNY SCCC!
I was not particularly interested in the Colarado-Southwest menu, however, it was excellent! We had both, the salmon and lamb, very different preparations, and exquisite. My only criticism was our server did not make a point of serving the ladies first. Is that not a tradition any longer in fine dining? Also, it is really hard to get a reservation. I've stayed up late to log onto Open Table right at midnight and only once so far was I able to get in.
AS ALWAYS A GREAT EXPERIENCE , FOOD WAS GREAT THE STUDENTS AT THE COLLEGE MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE YOU,RE AT A 5 STAR RESTAURANT . HATS OFF TO STAFF THAT ARE TRAINING THESE NEXT GREAT CHIEFS .