Great service in a welcoming atmosphere. The food was delicious, and the prices were very…read morereasonable. Definitely worth a visit.

We usually have a really good meal at this restaurant (so called Italian= in name only) over the…read moreyears. But recently I had the eggplant dinner, it was terrible, it looked like oatmeal on my plate. It was mushy and not really appealing, the side was OK. I should have refused it and asked for something else. The cook should know better then to serve mush. The service was great as always.

Cozy (if a touch loud), excellent Italianesque pizza/pasta/salad joint. Good cocktails, beer and…read morewine cards. Experienced and personable servers. Bougie uni crowd, but good value for money nevertheless -- not always the case in Ithaca. Pasta Alla Vodka was particularly fine.

I took my son to dinner here while I was in town. He had been before with friends and recommended…read moreeverything. We had an amazing waitress and a series of back-up help who were so attentive to every detail. The food was delicious. We both left feeling like it was time to go to bed....satiated and relaxed. Would recommend.

Around the back is the entrance to this unassuming Italian restaurant. Its cozy and simple with…read morerustic wood accents. 6-8 tables and an ample bar for maybe 10. Mckelvey was my bartender/server. She was sweet and welcoming. She mixed a terrific Negroni! Backpedaling a bit. I arrived at 6 and by the time my cocktail was in front of me there was a wait. I was disappointed with the apps.. all fried..I'm sure delish but I wasn't in the mood. I had Utica beans and kale (had the hot pepper symbol but not at all spicy ) $16 with a side meatball $6 and sausage $6. Portions were generous and the atmosphere was lively. Everything arrived quickly. Same for my bar mates. I will go back and request extra extra cherry peppers.. Oh! And get the lemon marscapone cake... worth every calorie!! Mange!

This was our Valentine's Day dinner experience near our lake house. Although this restaurant does…read morenot usually take reservations, they did for this particular Friday evening. When we arrived the place was packed, but sure enough, our table was waiting. First came water. Then our server Lydia came over to ask for our drink order. Because I was driving back home, I only wanted one craft beer for the evening. My wife was having wine. We each ordered the Caesar salad, which was half of a Romaine lettuce sliced lengthwise dressed with cheese and dressing. It was tasty, but a lot of food. I ordered the fra Diavlo seafood pasta with rigatoni. My wife had one of the specials, which looked a bit like beef on weck without the sesame seeds. Mine was good, but not all spicy like I was expecting. Hers was actually quite good. Both were loaded with garlic, which seems to be a staple of this place. Because it was a Friday evening and the place was packed, the noise level was quite high. This was especially true because behind me were two large tables of noisy diners. Once they left it was back to a more normal level. Our server Lydia was terrific. Overall staffing was quite good. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. Well go back!

One of the servers at a winery told us to go here and we genuinely never would've had she not…read moresuggested it. Our server was very attentive despite a packed restaurant. Food came out super fast. We got garlic knots (sooo buttery omg!!) and the I got a creamy pasta and my friend got chicken parm. My pasta was really delicious and flavorful but my friend wasn't in love with her chicken parm. If you get anything here I would highly suggest the garlic knots.. yes you already get bread for the table but these are damn good.

Solid Italian food. We stopped by for an early dinner during…read morea stay in Watkins Glen and had a nice meal. Service was prompt and friendly.The menu has a variety of traditional Italian dishes.  We started with the FLX salad that was large enough for the two of us to share. The lettuce and toppings were crisp and fresh. The garlic cheese bread that came with the meal was cheezy and warm. We ordered spaghetti and meatballs, which was good. We also tried a small pizza with meatballs. Even though it was a "small",  it was large enough to satisfy two people. It was a decent pizza, flavorful and hit the spot. Jerlandos is definitely a good dining option with an affordable price point for families.

Delicious pasta! Better than Thompson and Bleecker and perhaps my favorite restaurant in Ithaca!…read more We tried the eggplant roll appetizer which was warm and very cheesy. The anchovy salad was also good (I prefer the white anchovies which they used). The salad was also quite generous with the cheese. I enjoyed dipping the warm bread in the leftover eggplant cheese/sauce. For mains we tried the chicken, black spaghetti, and the pappardelle. I love mushrooms, so the pappardelle was my favorite. A rather simple buttery sauce which allowed the flavor of the mushrooms to really come through. Delicious! I don't usually like to re-order the same dish when returning to restaurants, but this was so good when I come back I will definitely be getting this again! Black spaghetti and chicken were also good- no complaints here. For dessert we tried the panna cotta which was a tiny bit on the runny side though I am just being picky. It was very tasty and not too sweet. The tiramisu was also good (on the boozier side). The desserts were rather small but the mains were all quite hefty portion sizes. Reservations were rather inconvenient to snag though definitely not too hard. Overall, I really enjoyed Gola Osteria and will have to return to try more of their pastas!

I've been here twice. My experience was mediocre both times and I'm not sure why. First, I've had…read morethe carbonara, which was so salty I could not eat it. Truly it was hard to stomach, I took it home and combined with my own pasta and it was then edible. My partner had the linguine and thought it was okay. A stand out was the dessert, which was excellent. Next visit was takeaway, and I had the bucatini. Again; it was simply okay. For the price, it's really hard to justify going back. Very kind staff and service though, so I wouldn't be against giving it another try. Just don't get the carbonara!

This place is really cool. Not only do they have really good goat cheese that you can do a tasting…read moreof, but they also have goats you can pet! Great combination for families with kiddos. When we've been here there has typically only been one person working, but it's never been a big deal because all the staff does is prepare the cheese tasting and then there is seating outside and upstairs. The ambiance is fine... it's never been too busy or loud when we've been here. Definitely a cool spot to stop if you like goats and goat cheese!

We had a fantastic time meeting the goats and cheese tasting! On a gorgeous day, I brought my…read moredaughters, husband, and mother and aunt to explore the farm. As soon as you park, you see the goats outside. There's a barn a short walk from the parking lot. All of the animals looked healthy and well looked after. We walked into the shop and purchased two deluxe tasting trays. We loved most all of the cheeses! The woman that assembled the tasting was kind to my daughters. We bought two goat stuffed animals and she followed up before we left to ask what they named them

We called 3812 Bistro on an evening to make a reservation. The host mentioned they may be full at…read morethe main seating area, hence confirmed a spot at the covered patio. This is a restaurant connected to Lakeside resort and the residents dine here. We were not staying at the resort. When we arrived, we were seated promptly. We had an awesome view facing the Seneca lake and Hector falls. From our seats, we saw the rains come in. We had light jackets and were able to have an awesome dinner. For the dinner, we had scallops for appetitizer, seared salmon, fish tacos and chicken parmesan. For dessert, we had bread pudding and cheesecake. All delicious and cooked to perfection. They have a puppy called Rocky who visits each table! Well mannered puppy!

Nice place for some beer and burgers with a view. We were lucky enough to snag a spot outside…read more Ambience is kind of a rustic ski lodge inside. There's a friendly dog off leash who seems to be the house pet, but he definitely comes looking for food so be on the lookout. Service is friendly and helpful. We started out with some beer and ordered a pint of the two goats, red ale and a flight with the Seneca Lodge, peach blonde, war horse, and two of the red ales because they were out of the last one. Actually really enjoyed all of them. I normally go for darker beers, but the peach blonde was refreshing and would be perfect for summer. To start we ordered the spinach artichoke dip, which was OK but needed something crispy then pita. A toasted crostini was definitely called for. For entrées, we ordered two bistro burgers, which were both cooked nicely and complimented our beer nicely. Probably could've used a little more tomato jam, but we enjoyed our meal and the reasonable prices.

Unique mac and cheese and good gnocchi!…read more I am debating giving the rook 3 or 4 stars... I was not a fan of the salmon mousse... far too salty and I wish it was paired with crisped bread or at least something other than Ritz crackers. I did, however, enjoy the presentation and taste of the macaroni au gratin. The square shape is very unique and I liked the cheese sauce. The lamb w gnocchi was also quite good. Pillowy and soft. The lamb was cooked well. Overall, I would maybe return. I enjoyed the macaroni au gratin as well as the lamb w gnocchi!

Loved the Rook's design choices, filled with anthropomorphic art and light yet refined ambiance…read more It wasn't too crowded when we arrived and we were seated immediately. Staff was pleasant and quick. The menu is dominated by drink options (cocktails and wines), and happy hour is 4-5pm, which is perfect for an aperitif. The fried chicken is by far their speciality, with the macaroni coming in as a distant second. But while both were delicious, I'd say the best value and taste goes surprisingly to the simple summer salad, which was crisp, sweet, tangy, and refreshing. It's only $10 for a hefty portion of food and I'd order that again anytime (and that's coming from a guy who'd never normally order a salad). My only criticisms are that the Rook doesn't have many entree choices (which may be a good thing for indecisive diners), and that it's very slightly pricey. Otherwise, it's an easy recommend for me.

Folks, if you are craving pizza and a cozy family ambiance, Ciao should be on your radar. Visiting…read morefor a few days, my husband and I found this local Italian restaurant, packed with patrons. We decided on individual pizzas-- A pepperoni and the house, Sayeed. Both were nothing short of Magnificent!!! Our waiter, Martin, fit the bill for a very friendly and welcoming presence. He was very accommodating and told us he has just completed his management training. I think he will be phenomenal in the role of Manager! Big thumbs up here!!!

Quick trip to Ithaca to thrift and stopped by here again, started off a little rocky because they…read morewere absolutely packed. The waitress was super polite and apologized for late food and pizza having sausage which we didn't order but was really good. All the food was gone and then they gave us 2 free deserts for the mess ups. We weren't upset at all but we definitely love free deserts lol. We will be back again.