Very pleased that I discovered this wonderfully eclectic place for a quick, small dinner after visiting the Corning Museum of Glass. It's right downtown in walking distance from the museum. Service was excellent - attentive, friendly & quick. Loved the soft Bad Mama Jama - who needs alcohol is mocktails are that good?! The crab croquettes come with two different sauces that complement each other perfectly - creamy remoulade vs tangy cocktail based on tomato & horseradish. Finishing this up with a delicious of creme brûlée was a perfect meal for one. read more

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Upscale restaurant in downtown Corning with modern decor and a lively ambience. The restaurant offers a small, but eclectic menu. The service was great and we had a great dining experience. read more

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Amazing, as usual, and not just in my estimation!! Went in with my well-travelled daughter and a friend recently moved from Dallas,TX & We all concur...best restaurant in the area--OH AND BTW, America's Best Restaurants also thinks so, because they were there filming an episode! We all got cocktails which were generous pours of top shelf liquor and, of course, delicious. And the foooddd!!! Just so well done and inventive and fresh! We each ordered two small plates with the intention of sharing: shrimp in a garlic butter broth--so good that we ordered another, a hummus plate served with warm, fresh pita, falafel with a tahini sauce, crab cakes, poutine, and an order of focaccia with olive oil for dipping!!! Then, as if that were not enough, we ended with house made vegan ice cream--2 pistachio and 1 strawberry...you'd never know it was vegan!! Delicious meal in a really cool atmosphere with outstanding service!! Michael and Ellen have created THE go-to spot in the Southern Finger Lakes area!! read more

The Cellar - All the delicious smash plates!! - Tapas Bars Near Me - Corning, New York

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I will miss this place n their friendly staff and delightful menu. Off to Texas.....Hands on never a bad experience.

The food was great, but we sat at the table next to the door, a huge mistake when it is 10° outside. Every entry and exit was a cold blast. Would highly recommend reservations to avoid the bar area in cold weather. Staff was friendly, food super, and the drink menu was great. read more

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First of all you should visit Corning NY (I live an hour away but you should go if you live across the world). After spending the day at the Corning glass museum, which is totally incredible, you should eat at The Cellar. The menu looked fine when I looked online - honestly the fact that this new American, farm to table-style restaurant had so many international dishes gave me pause...usually this is a bad sign in my experience. Often these places make bad interpretations of international classics. I could not have been more wrong. Upon entering the cellar I was still not convinced. The decor was certainly nice but did not read "culinary genius"...in the end this was one of the best meals of my life. To start, my hazy NYC IPA was fruity and scrumptious and my wife's strawberry elderflower basil cocktail was to die for. Perfectly balanced, shards of crushed ice - complex even. We got a focaccia appetizer because we needed something to come fast and it wasn't the expected overcooked bread with forgettable olive oil. It was the best focaccia I've ever had. Crunchy on the outside, unrealistically moist on the inside, two ramekins of olive oil that were rich and bitter and wonderful. For an entree I had a piece of expertly pan seared halibut over polenta with avocado salsa verde, and orange and fennel salad. I literally licked the plate, embarrassing my wife enormously. The fennel and orange was fresh and crunchy, the fish melted in my mouth, the polenta was shockingly full of flavor. She got the Harissa Cauliflower (though she agonized over whether to get the harissa shrimp) and again it was otherworldly good. On our honeymoon, we had Moroccan dishes with harissa at the famed Paris mosque (couscous merguez) - this harissa cauliflower was probably the best vegetarian plate I've ever had (certainly better than the meal I had at the famed Moosewood vegetarian Restaurant in Ithaca) Incredible, fragrant harissa cauliflower, strongly tahini hummus, perfect local cherry tomato halves, vibrant cilantro chutney. The dessert options all looked amazing and after a perfect meal, we had confidence that they would all be good. We went with the banana split, which is a personal favorite of mine. Cleary house made stewed, cherries, pineapple sauce, bitter chocolate sauce, and vanilla ice cream with flecks of bean. We literally ate every last bit of every last food on every plate that touched the table. Even the tiny pots of olive oil were completely empty. Every drink completely empty. Our waiter was the only remaining member of the wait staff who had been there since the place open 17 years ago and he was a delight, we overtipped given this being a once in a lifetime meal. There you have it, that's all I have to say. Skip this place at your own peril. I told my wife this chef deserves a Nobel prize for Peace and literature. I was flabbergasted. read more

The service was good and the food was excellent. On a very cold winter evening, we had a cozy booth. The food was served promptly and we enjoyed a well paced, delicious meal in a beautiful, comfortable, cozy atmosphere. read more

Delicious tapas dinner! Our party (mix of adults and pre-teens) all enjoyed the options and delicious flavors. We had: Focaccia bread w/olive oil (this was just ok, nothing special) Fries w/garlic aioli (also ok) Buratta (standout! My husband's favorite even though this is something he would usually skip) Lamb lollipops (delicious) Chicken skewers (very good, I paired with the lettuce wraps) Pork belly lettuce wraps (very good) Falafel (not my cup of tea but everyone else loved it) Burger (everyone unanimously agreed these were fantastic) We are just passing through on our way from PA to the finger lakes but this was worth the stop for anyone in the area! read more

This dinner was absolutely delicious . The server was kind and helpful. The drinks were good. But seriously the food was amazing and we're sad that we live nearly 2 hours away. read more

We were expertly guided through menu suggestions and questions by an amazing server, and had a fantastic meal, Definitely very with the visit - and be sure to pick out a great drink or two from their menu before moving on the the huge wine selection. read more

Solid choice for dinner. They accommodate food allergies. They have a variety of dishes which accommodates all.

Very good food with great ambiance. Friendly and professional service. Expensive but so worth it read more

The Cellar - Steak frites - Tapas Bars Near Me - Corning, New York

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The restaurant deco is very nice. The service is good. Our waiter was friendly. If it is only these 2 factors, I would give it a 4 stars. For appetizer we ordered the Mutabal. It was good. I was looking forward to the New York strip steak. It was a let down. The flavor was good and was cooked to order (medium rare). However it was VERY tough. I don't even know if it is a choice grade. My partner and I ordered the same, but he had a real steak knife with serrated edge. It looked the same as mine and I did not realize that mine had a smooth edge. For $50 per steak, we should have ordered something else. read more

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Hands down the BEST nicer dining experience on market street if you are a foodie and wine aficionado. The vibe can be casual but also nice enough for business dinners and special occasions. Surprisingly, the vegan cheese board is drool worthy (even for non vegans) and the spicy chicken and waffles is always a favorite. Lamb lollipops are to die for. The smores dessert is the best experience in the winter and their extensive wine cellar and cocktails are fantastic. Beyond that, I would say their service and hospitality is one of the best on market street. Would highly recommend! read more

The Cellar - Brussels and Walnuts - Tapas Bars Near Me - Corning, New York

I love this place so many gluten free options Took my 2year old grandson he ordered the swordfish he loved it I loved it my boyfriend loved it and there is even desserts I can eat too. Being celiac is very hard when going out to eat many times there are things labeled as gluten-free but they're really not. This is actually gluten-free. If it's on the menu, they even have a separate fryer to avoid people getting sick. The service was fantastic. read more

The Cellar - The service was fantastic. Even my grandson loved him. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Corning, New York

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Server was very nice and good!! The food was just okay but very expensive. We were just passing thru, and took a chance on The Cellar. read more

Great food , wine, beer and cocktails. Really nice bread and drinks. Bubbly sangria, a cider donut beer and most especially the applely ever after martini. Best cocktail I've ever had! Dinner was chicken and waffles. The chicken had a little kick and the waffle was made with local cheese. The kale and sweet potato has was great too. Ended with a yummy crème brûlée. Great service and atmosphere as well read more

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Under new ownership but they didn't miss a beat. The food is the same high quality that came out of Bob's kitchen!

From the outside and inside, you'd never get the impression this is a place that serves delicious food and has a bartender that really knows his fine cocktails, but it was all that and more. I had the lamb lollipops and was blown away. The attention to detail with presentation and taste was perfect. The arugula salad with strawberries was good as well. I added an interesting blue cheese. For dessert I had the cannoli. I'd say it was a 7/10 (a bit dry) but I loved the story about it being the bartender's grandmother's recipe. The menu is varied and I only wish I had had room for more. Gunner the bartender was friendly and gave me some tips about local liquor stores. Highly recommend for a casual and delicious dining experience! read more

Did some sight seeing while visiting family over the Christmas holiday. Went to Corning for the glass museum. Ended up looking for a local eatery. We were drawn to The Cellars nice decor and menu. The setting was upscale without pomp. Our Waiter (Milton?) was attentive and helpful. We ended up just having an array of appetizers. The food was extraordinary. Try the lamb lollipops, poutine fries, and Korean BBQ. Finished the meal with a nice Port. The experience and meal made me want to move to Corning! read more

We were excited about dining here because of all the great Gluten Free reviews. Perhaps expectations were extremely high because of that. My guy enjoyed the food more than I did and he has to eat gluten free. He loved the lamb lollipops and the sauce. They were perfectly cooked medium rare. I thought the one I had (which was two bites) was okay but nothing special. He ate the other two. Didn't like the chickpeas as they were too salty for me. My guy puts salt on everything so he ate them but they were not special. The flat bread was gluten free. I use Namaste GF pizza crust you buy in a box when I cook at home and like that GF crust better. The pesto on it was tasty but the chef put too much pesto in the center so it made the crust soggy in the middle. The chicken had good flavor & was hot (temperature) and crisp when served and the maple syrup had a nice kick to it. The chive waffle was crisp on one side but the other side was doughy. The Kale and sweet potato hash had too much garlic and he said it was too bitter but that's what kale tastes like. I love garlic and liked the hash. He loved the chicken & waffles. He tried the local Finger Lakes wine. The white was good; the red not good enough so he left most of it. The restaurant gets crowded and has a loyal following so eat early if you don't want to wait long in between dishes. I thought the dishes were over priced for what we got. We had better meals in Poughkeepsie when visiting the FDR Library & Vanderbilt Mansion for far less money. Our waiter was good. We don't live in the area so we do not expect to be back. read more

This was our first stop in Corning (it was highly recommended by my neighbors). The restaurant was nice. We were seated in a nice booth. The waiter was very friendly. We de used to order small plates and half size entrees (I was glad they offered that option). The food was delicious. Everything we ate was really good. Considering we are in Corning, the prices were outrageously high. read more

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Had a lovely tapas style dinner for 5 adults, one of whom is vegetarian and another with a peanut allergy. Our server was thoughtful and accommodating, and there was plenty on the menu for everyone to enjoy. Had a great local Finger Lakes wine with dinner. I must have inadvertently hit the "special occasion" button on the reservation and at the end of the meal our server brought us individual bite size portions of ice cream even though the only "special occasion" was that we were all together for a fancy meal. So sweet. read more

We enjoyed an amazing Friday night dinner at the Cellar. If you need gluten free this place is for sure accommodating. Do not miss out on the lamb lollipops or the chicken liver pate. The drinks are truly balanced and delicious. Small plates is the way to go to try a little of all and relax and enjoy. read more

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Excellent food and service! Emitt our server as very attentive and didn't miss a beat! We all had a drink and an entree. We wanted to have dessert so we skipped appetizers. The 6 of us had: a burger, scallops, a pasta dish, lamb chop, wagyu and chicken with waffles plus the arugula salad. All plates were cleaned off and no complaints! Homemade ice cream, lava cake and a cannoli for a happy ending! Highly recommend! read more

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Decided to try this place out specifically because I needed a gluten free option prior to the wineglass marathon. I am extremely sensitive to cross contamination with gluten so I was nervous about my dinner prior to the marathon. Not only were there great gluten free options, everything was absolutely delicious. We had the chee chee fries, flatbread, chicken and waffles, steak, and lava cake dessert. Our server was knowledgeable and made great suggestions. The best part was I didn't get sick - so much so we went back again the next day. The ambiance was eclectic , the drinks delicious, food superb, all in all amazing! read more

This place is so amazing that we went there two nights in a row. Flavor on all the dishes were just perfection. Dishes came out hot. Service was on point. Thank you Kourtney! Busy place so make reservations!!! read more

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If I could give 6 stars I would!! Wow just wow!! First of all the restaurant itself was very cute- warm, classy atmosphere but not a stuffy or uptight vibe all. It's a tapas place and we decided to come here just to have a small bite before a night of bar hopping. I chose this place because I'm vegan and I noticed they had a vegan cheese plate which was absolutely incredible to see on a non-vegan restaurant menu. IT WAS DELICIOUS. I loved all the cheese selections of course and the pickled fennel was a delicious complement. I also had the veggie tamales, marinated olives and focaccia and oil. YUM, YUM, YUM!!! My only regret was that we didn't order more as we are from out of town. I HIGHLY recommend The Cellar, especially if you're vegan. The service was also impeccable and our server had a wonderful positive attitude and was very knowledgeable about the menu and how much we should order for our appetites. read more

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Such a lovely dining experience. Wonderful service and delicious food. Nice choices and the olive oil is incredible. The focaccia was absolutely breathtaking as well. The burger--& in fact all the food--has such amazing flavor and spices that they were hard to determine. I would definitely return in a heartbeat. read more

The Cellar - Chicken and Waffles - Tapas Bars Near Me - Corning, New York

Food was excellent and our server was great. Only problem was we were over charged for the drinks my husband ordered a Manhattan with woodford reserve and they charged him for 4 manhattans instead of 2. They charged $26 for 2 manhattans .. then $28 for the woodford reserve. We have been all over the world.. Italy and big cities here in US and have never paid that much for 2 drinks. Talked to the manager and he did not budge. Felt very disappointed in this place read more

Perfect date night. At least a 3.5 star meal. Pro tip: make reservations In advance for this place because there are mostly high tables. read more

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What a wonderful experience! My husband and I came here for date night. I was excited for the menu. Our waitress Courtney was phenomenal. She had great recommendations and was very friendly. We like that she gave us time and told us when she'd come back. She was on it. The lamb lollipops were delicious. I wasn't expecting them to be medium rare, which is usually not my thing. But they were very good. The blend of toppings really complimented the lamb itself. I had a glass of Moscato and a strawberry basil cocktail. They were delicious. The cocktail was well made and strong. The market steak is so worth it! I had it cooked medium and it literally melted in my mouth. So much flavor in the entire dish. The vegetables were my favorite because they were sauteed and cooked to perfection. The shrimp was a great addition to my meal. My husband had the Seafood Hollandaise and he was literally licking the plate clean. Every single bite was amazing. Our favorite part of the meal was the dessert. Salted caramel ice cream with the dark chocolate molten cake. It was smaller than expected for $14 but overall it was really good. This was a really nice date night. read more

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The Cellar in Corning truly stands out for its exceptional cocktails that showcase a blend of craftsmanship and flavor. From the moment you take the first sip, it's evident that each drink is thoughtfully crafted. The Wagyu burger is a revelation - juicy, flavorful, and a testament to the chef's dedication to quality ingredients. The atmosphere adds a welcoming touch, making The Cellar a gem for those seeking a delightful culinary and cocktail experience in Corning. The service was amazing and the waiter was very kind. read more

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Great staff and maybe the best selection of spirits within 100 miles. I've been here several times over the last few months and the food is always incredible. Nice atmosphere that usually has a pretty lively middle aged crowd on Friday and Saturday nights. A little pricey, but totally worth it. read more

The Cellar - The Chicken & Waffles - Tapas Bars Near Me - Corning, New York

I was very impressed with the service, food, and wine offerings. Everything that was ordered was delicious and tasted as though it took some time to craft the menu. read more

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Incredible restaurant with NYC level hospitality, food quality, service and ambiance. Their wine list is incredible. The chef excels at both meat and vegetarian/vegan dishes. They really have pride in their food. Gunner is a skilled, and awesome bar tender and our server Courtney was incredibly attentive and knowledgable . We just moved out to Corning from NYC and we've find our new place. With The Celler in our neighborhood,we don't miss the NYC's food as much. Bravo! read more

First time visitors. Very pleased with everything. Really liked the playfulness and variety on the menu! Who ever heard of a popcorn flavor of the day or a Smore for dessert. We had the popcorn to start and it was great. It had Casein powder on it and it imparted great flavor and just the right saltiness. We sampled some wine (the Cabernet by the glass was wonderful) and my wife had the Gin Mule and she loved it. For entrees I had had a bad week at work and I wanted to indulge myself so I ordered the Wagyu NY Strip. Very satisfying but not quite to the caliber of other Wagyu cut's I've had elsewhere. Everything with it was delicious. Wife had the waffles and subbed the Cauliflower for the chicken. There wasn't a drop left on her plate!! We started our trip over from Naples visiting the Corning Museum of Glass. Little did we know our first visit happened at the same time the Christmas street festival was going on. That was an added bonus but made parking a challenge! But certainly if you are visiting Corning and looking for a great meal this is a must stop place. Great vibe....bustling, great drink choices and drafts. Would definitely go back and highly recommend. I'm Gluten Intolerant and the menu has lots of great choices!! It might be named "The Cellar" but this place is "Top Shelf!" read more

The wine list was so massive they used vinopad for it. We had ginger carrot soup, cauliflower wing, half an orders of duck and sea scallop. In addition to that we had a side order of brussel sprouts. Too bad that the sprouts were salty otherwise it'd be a five star dinner. The server was friendly and helpful. read more

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Very pricey, overly salted/spicy but tasty food I loved the salmon taco appetizer. The salmon was smoked (the cooked texture, not lox). The taco included several tasty spicy accoutrements that I thought complemented each other well. My husband had one of the two tacos and felt that the salmon was overly dry; he did not appreciate the variety of flavors the way I did. The tacos were very small and quite overpriced for the Finger Lakes region. My husband hated the gnocchi he ordered. He said it was terribly salty and too greasy. My husband loves spicy food and I've never heard him complain about a dish being too salty. The jackfruit vindaloo entree was deliciously sweet and sour but VERY spicy and quite greasy. I enjoyed about half the entree but didn't attempt to finish the dish. My impression about this dish is that it's designed to make you thirsty so you order more of the restaurant's pricey drinks. The best dish I ordered was my dessert: one scoop of triple strawberry vegan ice cream and one scoop of pear ginger honey sorbet. The two flavors complemented each other and both were tasty. My favorite of the two was the pear ginger honey sorbet; I highly recommend it. Emmett is a wonderful server and I forgive him for saying that the vindaloo is not that spicy. I highly recommend you make a reservation; this restaurant is very popular. read more

One of the best restaurants in Corning. My wife and I live about 35 minutes away in Waverly, where there's a dearth of not just fine dining, but quality dining in general (even a good burger or pizza is virtually impossible to come by). As NYC transplants to a small rural town, we miss good food and drinks most of all. We've been to the Cellar a few times to celebrate special occasions, or just enjoy a night out, and of all the places we've been to since moving, it's the best of the bunch. It's not perfect. We always choose to sit in the lovely bar area, as the main portion of the restaurant is a little drab by comparison. They have a decent cocktail program, though it drives me nuts that their menu doesn't list the spirits in each drink. But these are nitpicks. Overall, it seems to be easily one of the best restaurants in an hour's drive radius. read more