I want to start by saying how sad I am with how bad my experience has been lately. This place used…read moreto be extremely quick, friendly, and tasty but it has been going down hill for a while. I order some chicken tenders today and waited 20 minutes before asking if it was almost ready, turns out they just forgot my order and gave a bunch of other people their food first. They didn't even apologize or say anything friendly to me. In total I waited around for 30 minutes before getting my food and it's just mediocre fries and tenders that taste very store bought.

Pizza didn't taste right and we couldn't read the menu it was going way too fast. The server keep…read moreasking what do we want not even finished with the last customer. Ambiance it's a small mall food count not much to choose from other then subway. The front of the place needs a little work on the look to stay out more

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.

Stop coming here, people! Save the tables and food for me.Love this place, everything is delicious…read more The new(er) location is unique and cozy. I've never sat in the very back, that may not be so great. But I really like sitting at the bar and having a drink while I eat on crowded nights. One criticism: no reservations!?

My partner and I have been loyal Franco's customers for many years. We usually grab slices or a pie…read moreto go. Last night, we had a non-stellar experience around 7:30-8pm. There were just 2 other diners, and staff were mostly standing around talking to each other. My partner asked for our toddler's slice to be warmed up "10-20 seconds, it's for a baby" when we received the slice *a few minutes later* it was so hot I burned the roof of my mouth when testing it for her. FIVE MINUTES LATER we received our personal slices which had been left in the oven so long the crust was burnt to a crisp. When I said "excuse me, this is burnt" to the counter person, they looked at me with a blank stare and then proceeded to walk away. As a former server, maitre d, and FOH manager, I know this is not how you appropriately handle a situation in which a guest is upset before even touching their food. There was no offer to replace the (literally black crusted) pizza, no "sorry" no ... anything. Instead, a blank stare as they went back behind the counter to continue their conversation with the pizza cook. The pizza is still great, but if this is what Franco's thinks qualifies as half-way decent customer service - they have some issues that need correcting. I don't know if we'll be back; maybe we will just continue taking to go instead of trying to enjoy a meal on-site.

I asked my real estate agent what was the best pizza in Ithaca. No hesitation she said Franco's…read more Cool little spot reminds me of a drive in a bit with the upfront parking and the big windows. Nice lofted space with high ceilings and the pizza opens prominently displayed smack dab in the middle. Great selection of Neapolitan and Sicilian slices. Italian sodas and desserts. We tried an assortment some garlic knots. Everything with delicious. The Sicilian was particularly airy yet crisp. Pretty good. Definitely agree with it being on of the best pizza spots in Ithaca I have tried to date.

"Flavorful...and what a crust!"…read more We recently enjoyed the Arrabiata (bottom), Margherita (top L) and Fresca (top R). Each is a generous size for one. All were great in their own way. The Fresca was our favorite, with fresh pesto vibing great with the arugula. The Marg was sweeter and vibrant. The Arrab may not be to everyone's taste: it's spicy and bitter (Italian parsley and capers), but again, fresh ingredients make it delicious. Others have commented on the crust. This is a more Sicilian, focaccia-like crust than it is a NY crust, which would be flat and crispy. You can tell Adelina's really pays attention to this foundational element because 1) it's airy, crispy and soft, while maintaining a slightly chewy texture; and 2) they have a manifesto about it on the menu. We'd gladly jump into more Adelina's next time we're at the Argo!

Adelina's is a hidden gem! Their pizza is so wonderful!! With the options of regular and vegan…read morecheese, this place is perfect for those with or without dairy sensitivities. I usually get the margherita with vegan cheese (NOT Daiya cheese, which is amazing) and it's flavorful and a great size! Arguably one of the best vegan pizzas in Ithaca. Being located right next to Bar Argo's allows you to get a drink too. Although it's been super hot in Ithaca, the outdoor seating is nice because it's semi-shaded and is open from later afternoon-evenings. There always seems to be plenty of tables available and it's just an overall pretty patio. The staff at Adelina's is super sweet and fast paced. It never takes super long for a pizza. Overall love this place and perfect for a summer evening!

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!

What a quaint hole-in-the-wall dining experience! The food was amazing, and the service was very…read moreaccommodating.

Ordered a chicken dinner over rice and chicken was BAD! Foul odor... Owner Abdul did not want to…read morehear about it! POOR quality and awful customer service! Go around the corner to Enzos, at least he uses Halal foods not like this place! DON'T waste your time or money here!

This pizzeria was listed on restaraunt.com as being willing to accept a discount being offered for…read moreMother's Day, which was the primary reason I selected them. I ordered the pizza but when I went to pick it up, they would not accept the certificate and told me that it was a scam. The pizza was fair and the side order of wings was okay but for the $30, there are much better options and the poor customer service was a disappointment.

Pronto Craft Pizza & Artful Salads is a fairly new eatery in the Collegetown area of Ithaca -…read morehaving only opened back in October 2020. I haven't been in Collegetown for months and months due to COVID-19, but I've been trying to support restaurants and employees in Ithaca by ordering takeout and delivery... so Pronto seemed like a fun option to try. I ordered two pizzas - a White Mushroom Pizza (thin crust with added sausage), and a Cilantro Corn Pizza (which I *thought* I only noted to say "minimal jalapenos" in terms of customization... but apparently, I checked a box on the ordering system to say "No Corn & Jalapeños", which was my mistake... and I had to double-check my receipt to see what the issue was, because I was originally taken aback when opening the pizza box... but no, that issue was on me). I also ordered a Blackberry Goat Cheese Salad with added sunflower seeds and golden raisins (and ciabatta bread)... dressing on the side. Originally, my order was scheduled to be delivered at 12:19pm... but it actually was delivered ~40 minutes later at 1pm, and the pizza definitely seemed like it had been sitting around for a while or something, as both pizzas were very, very cold. The presentation for the white mushroom pizza wasn't great, as it came with just giant globs of ricotta on top and just generally didn't look great (it looked VERY dry, and had honestly little to no flavor at all)... I expected something much more thoughtfully put together. The cilantro and corn pizza itself isn't one I can really review, considering I messed up ordering that one. Both pizzas were smaller than expected. All in all, this was a fairly "meh" experience. I'm not holding my ordering mishap against Pronto, but the white mushroom pizza was pretty lacking (in flavor and presentation), delivery took longer than expected, and my food arrived very cold. I still want to order and support local around the Rochester / Ithaca / Syracuse areas... but with so many other restaurants deserving support, I don't expect to order from Pronto again in the near future.

I've passed by this place a couple of times and it always smells phenomenal. Decided to get a white…read moremushroom pie from them because I'm on a quest to find good pizza in Ithaca. The pizza was delish and had that homeade bite. But I don't recommend ordering delivery... my order was late but the pie was still warm so it's ay-okay. Order in-person.

Located in the plaza that also holds Northside Wines and Spirits, as well as Five Guys, Pat's…read morePizzeria is in the storefront that used to be home to Mark's Pizzeria. I ordered from here recently for a friend and myself... a couple different items to appease our cravings during a night at home. Unfortunately, both items were lacking. The meatball sub for my friend was mostly bread with very little meatball goodness inside... and my calzone was the same (very flat and doughy, scarce ingredients inside, and very little flavor). The garlic knots that we ordered to split were fine, though floating in a sea of butter at the bottom of the to go box. Without moving them aside, they would have turned to garlicky knots of mush super quickly, and nobody wants knots of mush... amirite? TL;DR I've definitely experienced better. Scrimping on the ingredients and bland flavors? No thanks.

Came here the night before an ultramarathon. "Have ye any carbs, sir?" I inquired. "Aye," he nodded…read moreunderstandingly. And wryly. The calzone was chock full of cheese, veggies, and delicious grease/seasoning. I was served in the outdoor area and everything was eaten. Everything.

We were visiting Ithaca, and wanted to grab a quick bite to eat on an early Tuesday evening. We…read morewalked around the downtown Commons area near our hotel, and were surprised to find that many restaurants were already closed. We noticed a sign for the Marrakech Pizzeria and Mediterranean Restaurant, and saw patrons going in so we knew it was open. (We noticed signs for Casablanca Pizzeria on the way out; it's the same place). Upon entering, we saw that they offer pizza by the slice, as well as a good assortment of whole pizzas, calzones, cheesesteaks, gyros, and more. Given that their cheesesteak subs were 12", we decided to split a Philly Cheesesteak, which came with fries for $10.99 (if I remember correctly). Food (3.5/5). The cheesesteak featured the steak, onions, green peppers, mushrooms (?), American cheese, and mayonnaise on a hoagie roll. The roll was amazing, tasting fresh and nicely grilled. However, given how large it was, the roll overwhelmed the meat and vegetable fillings. We particularly would've liked for the sub to have more vegetables. The French fries were okay. They arrived hot, with a sufficient but not large quantity and with a lot of small pieces. Overall, we felt that the meal was a good value, especially if you consider that we split the meal and had enough to eat. Service (4/5). We only saw two workers who alternated between taking orders, manning the grills, and bringing the food to the counter for pickup. Our order was a bit slow to come out but we could only blame ourselves because we allowed two sets of patrons to pass us in line as we reviewed the menu. Staff were efficient and neither friendly nor unfriendly. They got the job done. Ambiance. (2/5). This isn't a date night kind of place. There are functional booths, but no real decor. The fountain drink machine wasn't working but you could order canned sodas at the counter. We were able to access water from the aforementioned broken machine. Overall, a good experience for a fast meal. I forgot to take photos. Sorry!

Casablanca's vegetable and meat plates are so delicious and filling! The last time I got a pizza…read moreslice with it and that was also tasty! Great cooks!!

Excellent pizza! Fresh ingredients, plenty of tomato and basil on our Napoli. Cooked to perfection…read more Absolutely would recommend.

The service was very poor and almost nonexistent, idk if the guy had a horrible breakup or what but…read moreI felt bad for him, no hi when we walked in, no 'can I help you' or 'can I take you order' nothing like that at all, he just stood there, we were the only ones in there too. Another guy walked in and he did the same thing to him and the guy said thank you and the worker said nothing. It was very strange. The pizza somehow only tastes like a tomato, the cheese on both the regular and vegan pizza had no taste, the crust too, it all definitely needed seasoning. The bathroom was sooooo nasty and the toilet had something on it that I won't even discuss on here, just use your imagination, maybe the guy was mad about that?