RISD Dining & Catering

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Locally sourced, globally inspired. Our menus nourish, fuel creativity, and bring our entire community together.

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bright, colorful salad in a black bowl from above
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Dine with us

With five distinct venues on campus, a focus on locally-sourced ingredients, and a full-service catering team, here you’ll find a good meal for any occasion.

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Food is community

Cooking for and sharing food with one another uniquely brings people together. At RISD, food access programs and community-building events bring this belief to life.

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From us to you

In RISD Dining, food is more than a meal — it’s an experience that reflects the creativity, diversity, and innovation of our community. Every plate we serve, every space we design, and every interaction we share helps shape the learning and living environment that makes RISD special.

Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or enjoying a meal in our dining rooms, our mission remains the same: to provide an exceptional dining experience for our students, faculty, staff and guests. We are honored to share this journey with you. 

Jennifer Vieira, Director of Dining
David Gould, Executive Chef and Catering Director 

Send us your feedback

When you dine with us, we want you to enjoy great food and a great experience, each and every time. If you have suggestions for how we can meet your expectations, we would love to hear them.

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