Walnut Hill College

Walnut Hill College is a culinary and hospitality college in University City. It was founded in 1974 as The Restaurant School. Its main building, Allison Mansion at 4207 Walnut Street, holds six kitchens, a pastry shop and four student-run restaurants open to the public. One of them is Bistro Perrier, a French dining room led by Executive Chef Todd Braley.

Most of the teaching here is for degree students in culinary arts, pastry arts, restaurant management and hotel management. Home cooks can take the college's Community Education classes. The current calendar lists a two-week Cookie Workshop starting November 10, 2026, which suits a school with a strong pastry program.

This is a good pick if you want to learn at a working culinary school rather than a recreational studio. It also works if you are thinking about a culinary career and want a first look. The public class list is short, so check the schedule before you plan around a date. The college has a 4.4 Google rating from 133 reviews.