Was hesitant with such mixed reviews. But overall glad we went. Service and ambiance were very…read morenice. We started with the local bread with olive oil. Not the best bread I've ever had but pretty good. Also got the patatas bravas which for me was my favorite dish. Super flavorful. We got two dishes the Spring cavatelli and the moosewood burger. The burger was really good but the pasta is where I could see why some people threw around the word bland. I don't want to say it was bad, it just was very light and didn't have a rich flavor like most pasta dishes. We got the matcha panna cotta to go which was also pretty good. Overall I think it just depends on the dish you get but I was fully expecting straight up bland food based on other reviews but that wasn't the case. The cavatelli could use a little work though. Overall it was nice.

Food is okay. We…read moretried the lasagna and strozzapretti- I wish the pastas were homemade, but at least they were prepared well. Al dente and good flavors. I would eat these again. We also tried the thai curry, burrata, peach salad. The peaches were not ripe, but the crunch was a nice textural component. Burrata and curry were fine. I wish the curry was spicier. I liked the thin ribbons of cucumber in the burrata dish though. Maybe I am being too harsh... I had rather high expectations coming into Moosewood, and the food wasn't bad per se, but nothing really wowed me. I would eat here again, but I wouldn't seek it out.

Delicious food. Great service. Nice staff. Will go back again. Pastries looked amazing.read more

This place was hard to find but cute. Its right on the corner, but no sign. We went to their…read moreneighbor first. Tried a couple of breakfast sandwiches. I got the Joey special on a croissant. It had fried egg, bacon, sausage and cheese. It was a lot with bacon and sausage, but good. Husband got the Entourage with eggs, bacon, cheese, avocado and some spread. He loved it. He tried a muffin and i had a peanut butter cookie. All was delicious. Service was friendly but a little slow.

Delicious food, quick service, friendly staff, low prices, quality ingredients!!! We love short…read morestop!!!

When I was a student at Cornell, Hot Truck was a staple, an institution. Shortstop bought up the…read morerights, and keep the sandwiches alive. I'm in town twice a year, and I'll always stop by two or three times to get my fix. They are faithfully keeping my college nostalgia alive. Love this place.

Ithaca Is Foodies was arguably one of he best food tours that I've ever had the pleasure of…read moreattending. Our guide Seth showcased Ithaca's diverse food scene (a lot of which was locally sourced fare, which was super impressive) while tying in interesting historical facts about the city of Ithaca--which was totally unexpected but definitely well received among the group as well as very much appreciated. A decent bit of walking, which was fine, but it's good to point out for our less mobile friends looking to partake. At every stop we had small drink and food portions, which after the 2-3 hours I was relatively full, which is always nice after completing a food tour. We started off at Moosewood Restaurant and worked our way through the Ithaca Commons to 6 total different spots, stopping along the way to point out fun facts about certain areas, murals, general historical tidbits as well as highlighting local business practices that may not be commonplace elsewhere (did you know that Ithaca commonly uses a "Collective" business model versus the generally practiced "Cooperative" business model, where individuals in charge share equal responsibilities/shares and others are welcome to work their way up through work efforts and such). I'm sure the general order/selection of restaurants rotates given time of year and availability so I won't go into much detail about where we went here, but all of the choices were awesome and accompanied by narration from either Seth or the owner of the restaurant about the food we were enjoying as well as a small history of the establishment. Overall a wonderfully thorough tour that left me wanting to know more about the city of Ithaca and it's quite interesting history. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting the Finger Lakes Region!

Mild disappointment. Ithaca known for great food and interesting venues. 3 of the 6 stops hit the…read moremark. Moosewood, Ethiopian, and F. Oliver's achieved on both. You could skip Ten Forward, underwhelming Star Trek theme and basic sandwich. Coltivare was an excellent tour and an even better tour guide, but surprised to see basic flatbread as our sample. Ice cream shop was ok but nothing special to make it onto Foodie tour. Not a bad way to spend a day, just needs a little work.

Easy check in. Location is one street from downtown. Very clean. Bed comfortable. Breakfast…read morewas fresh and coffe very good

Beautiful historic home in walking distance to The Commons downtown business area in Ithaca…read more Delicious homemade breakfast included. Common areas well appointed and clean. Now for suggested improvements. Remove room air conditioners to decrease street noise in non-summer months, open the front entrance to the house rather than the side door and provide at least a part time innkeeper presence. Although the owner is available by phone and very responsive, the place misses the friendly and informative presence of an onsite innkeeper.

Not bad and not amazing. More like 3.5 stars but rounding up. This is one of those places where if…read moreyou lower your standards for expensive downtown food that has to balance taste with rent, you'd be okay with. I would come here if everyone in my group wanted to and I was more hanging out than eating, but not as much if it was to decide a good place for dinner.

God awful, only advantage is the price. I had the boneless wings and fries special (around $12) and…read moreit came with a free kids meal (Wednesday deal) so I got a cheese pizza. When I was in school at Cornell Luna's operated out of Loco and the pizza was sooo good so I figured it would be similar. Nope! It was such a sad excuse for pizza. Fries were decent, I was a little late to my pickup time so I'll try not to judge on them being a little sad. Wings were horrific. Practically no chicken, just sad unflavored, stale batter. Frozen food would be better by a mile. I highly highly recommend you go elsewhere.

Must visit! Five stars! I visited years ago and somehow never got around to leaving a review, but I…read moreremember having a wonderful experience. The atmosphere was great, the service was friendly, and everything came together for an enjoyable visit. Even after all this time, it's one of those places I look back on positively. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!

We discovered a good Mexican restaurant by passing by the Bickering Twins. We liked how the…read morerestaurant offered happy hour. The food tasted pretty good. I ordered the fish tacos. The tacos came with sliced avocados, turnips, and lettuce. The plantains tasted a bit over cooked. We did not have to wait for our food long. We ate downstairs and we wanted to enjoy the ambiance.

The office ordered takeout and I selected the beef taco salad. More than enough for one meal. I ate…read moreit all afternoon. I forgot to take a picture but it was put together well, the dressing was good and the ingredients were fresh. Would like to try again, but eat at the restaurant.

Subpar taqueria with an oddly memorable aesthetic…read more We were first drawn in by the quirky decor, especially the masks with their tongues sticking out (see photos). Sadly, the vibe was the best part of the experience. When we asked our waitress a few basic questions about the menu (it was our first time), she looked visibly irritated. You'd think if you're in food service, answering a few clarifying questions wouldn't be such an ordeal. Later, we watched her jog over to another table, forget their order, and then loudly declare "That's what I thought" when the customer reminded her. My girlfriend and I looked at each other, stunned. I got the green enchiladas; she got the quesadillas, which were more bean than anything else. The Tequila Sunrise we ordered was watery beyond belief. My girlfriend compared the food you'd get at Trillium, aka dining hall food but more expensive.

Creative food, mostly locally sourced, and the kindest staff. Visit for that but also for the vibes…read moreinside an Ithaca institution, the Dewitt Mall. A slice of the real Ithaca!

Had a wonderful brunch. Be sure to get there early. Line swarm fast. Service was very attentive…read more Seating is in an open area in the DeWitt mall. Also a great place to do some shopping, as well. Great ice cream store in the mall also

Loved this spot!! Good for small groups or getting brunch to go. I got a NY Maple Iced Latte in a…read moreLarge and it was delicious!!! It was the perfect amount of sweet. I also ordered a bacon egg and cheese on an everything bagel, which was a lot better than I was expecting. My friend got the avocado toast. Service was quick too. Hope to be back!

Hound and Mare is a cute little breakfast spot that serves breakfast sandwiches, salads, pastries,…read moreand coffee. They have a couple of breakfast sandwich options, but the Melrose stood out to me right away. It has bacon, over easy egg, a slice of crispy cheddar, garlic aioli, and caramelized onions on a toasted sesame bagel. Usually, I'm not a over easy or sunny side up person because I don't like egg yolk, but this whole sandwich with everything made it work for me. It was so tasty and satisfying. I've never had a crispy slice of cheese like this. I enjoyed the sandwich so much that I got it again the next day. I made the mistake of squeezing the sandwich and the egg yolk squirted on my sleeves. It seems like a popular spot. There was a line of people both days I went. The sandwich took about 5 minute wait.