Ithaca Ale House A…read morefun stop with friends at Ithaca Ale House to watch the baseball playoffs! My friends went with burgers and fries, while I decided to try something different and ordered the onion soup. I don't normally order onion soup, but I really enjoyed it! This isn't a fancy place, but it has a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere, and that's something I really appreciate. The waitstaff was also very nice, friendly, and polite, which always makes a difference. Sometimes, a casual spot with good company, a fun game, and a comfortable vibe is exactly what you're looking for. A great place to catch a game with friends! I'd happily come back. Just know that I don't come to Ithaca often but this will be on my list!

Came for dinner because we were walking around the Commons on a Friday night. They were busy so…read morethere was a bit of a wait as the single hostess was guiding groups to their tables. We sat in an inside booth but it was very sunny and there were no shades on the window so our friend had to wear his sunglasses at the table. They have a mix of limited local beers, and other craft and domestic beers on tap but they don't make their own beer here. Food was good, I shared the shroomin pizza with a friend.

Solid Great friendly ambiance…read moreWe had: Bacon wrapped cheese filled dates Fried chicken - skin layer under batter isn't the best but chicken was tender Pork Schnitzel - on a buttermilk sauce with two fingerling potatoes. Duck fat fries - nice crunch. Overall a no frills restaurant- good solid choice for a weeknight out.

I'd recommend this place for a date night or slightly elevated dinner vibe. The seating space is…read morerelatively limited, so I would recommend making a reservation in advance. Otherwise expect a bit of a wait before being seated. The schnitzel is probably the best thing on the menu. It is a large portion and comes out hot. The sides it came with were also good. The menu is fairly meat heavy, so pre-read if you have dietary restrictions. Overall food is solid and price is reasonable. Nothing too special but for Ithaca, is a good option.

A wonderful place if you want some American fare in Ithaca! Nice decor, featuring pictures of what…read morethis location looked like back in the day, even featuring one from the early 1900s. I had the beef brisket sandwich and it was almost perfect (tad dry). The kids enjoyed their kids meal, which were some animal butter pasta with tater tots and another with sweet potato waffle fries. Friendly Service. Would definitely be back!

The food was good, but the service was very slow because there was one server working the whole…read morerestaurant. It was a late Saturday dinner for the 6 of us. We got our sodas 30 minutes later. Thankfully the food was good. The tater tots were crispy and the French onion soup was flavorful.

Good food! Pretzel sticks were served warm, with a cheese dip that had a hint of rosemary. We…read morealso had the Greek chicken pita pocket sandwich and chicken and Brie sandwich! Great atmosphere, great service. Downtown Ithaca location

Revelry was absolutely delicious! We loved our meal here for a late lunch/early dinner on…read moreSaturday. We had skipped lunch after a larger, late breakfast and had explored some local waterfalls, walked around Cornell and Ithaca Commons, and were starving and in need of a nice respite for an hour. We came in and were seated at a nice, quiet booth and reviewed the menu. My friend went with the mushroom burger and fries while I went with the Harissa Corn Salad and the Pretzel Chicken Tenders. Both were wonderful and large portions. The Harissa Corn Salad was like top 3 salads I've ever had in my life! HUGE portion and loaded with fresh items - loved the dressing and the sun-dried tomatoes with crunchy chickpeas. Noms! I could not stop eating it and I still had a ton left on my plate. Our server was OK - nice enough - but very inattentive and, after we got our food, essentially ignored us. When it came time to pay, it took over 25 minutes for him to bring our check and run the card. I was pissed. Great food, great menu, need to make sure to close properly.

It was our first visit and we loved everything about it! Wonderful food/ warm atmosphere!read more

This restaurant has two floors, plus a lot of windows. The atmosphere was welcoming, and the inside…read morewas very clean. Our server was great! Very polite, knowledgeable of the menu items, and let us know about any specials happening. My family ordered a salad and Vin Blanc Mussels to share. The mussels were really good! The sauce paired well with the seafood and was savory. Not only that, but you could dip the bread that came along with the mussels into the sauce and eat it, which was even better. The salad was just fine, nothing special about it. I ordered a Pork Milanese for myself. My parents ordered a Shrimp Scampi and Ahi Tuna Burger. They said that the scampi was decent, though they did wish there were a few more shrimp and that its sauce was a slightly stronger, since they thought it was a tad too light. They also said the tuna burger was kind of plain, but otherwise alright. My Pork Milanese dish was unfortunately overcooked. When it got served to me, at first glance, I genuinely thought it was burnt to a crisp. I decided to eat it anyways instead of asking about its quality, since it was already pretty late at night, near closing time. The pork's outer breading was kind of too hard. While the inside of the meat was better, in my opinion, it was still too firm, and didn't have much juice/oil inside it. I feel that the pricing for some of our dishes were too much, while other price charges were more reasonable. The water we were given also cost money to drink, which we hadn't realized until we were given the bill. Our experience with this restaurant was decent, but I think some aspects maybe could've been better.

Located on the Cornell university campus. Great ambiance with wonderful prepared cuisine. Attentive…read morestaff that pay close attention to detail. Love this place for brunch with friends and family.

This was an entirely student-run operation, which already made it feel special and shoutout to my…read morefriend who managed to snag us seats. I was genuinely excited to check it out. The theme for the night was Pojangmacha, inspired by Korean street food stalls, and the vibes were on point. Our table of six shared the Korean BBQ short ribs (LA Galbi) for $24. The ribs were tasty but leaned a bit salty -- not a dealbreaker, but definitely something we noticed. As for the rice, it was a bit divisive. A few people at our table found the texture odd, but I didn't mind it. Honestly, I was too focused on the meat to overthink the rice. The truffle fries were $12 and were pretty good too although I wish the truffle flavor was stronger. The true star for me was the Strawberries and Cream dessert. I think it was around $6, but I was too busy having an experience to confirm. It was so simple, but so good -- like, how did I not know strawberries and cream could slay this hard? Pure joy in a cup lol.

Great food and service. coconut curry was delicious, so were the Wagu sliders. our server, Kylie…read morewas very nice. Will definitely come back.

Food Lab is a cute, clean, modern place with all kinds of interesting fusion dishes and fun…read moreingredients. Their culinary scientists are making some real winners here! The menu had so many things I wanted to try and thankfully the food was just as good as it sounded. I had the Vodka Bucatini with added steak and it was amazing. It was a cold and rainy day and that hot pasta and rich sauce were perfect for that weather. The Duck Fat Fingerlings with black garlic aioli were another favorite...and what a huge portion! My mother-in-law had the Bone Marrow Burger (which I got to steal a bite of) and it was delicious and very flavorful. My wife loved her New England Shrimp Roll and soup of the day that came with it (which I also personally verified was excellent as well). And the house wine got a thumbs up from my wife! It's a good thing my family loves to share. The portions were great, the staff was friendly and everyone loved their food. We were too full for dessert, which was a shame because I wanted to try more of the menu. The only thing I could find to nitpick was that the floor was a bit too slippery. That's really just me reaching for something to complain about to try to balance out all this well-deserved praise! If I lived anywhere near Food Lab, I'd be a regular until I'd worked my way through the entire menu and then some! Please open a franchise in Atlanta. Five stars easily!

We came to Moosewood last night for our anniversary dinner, and the hostess was so sweet to…read morecongratulate us right when we walked in. The staff throughout the night was friendly, attentive, and really made the evening feel special. The food overall was a solid experience. The lasagna was packed with fresh veggies, though it was a bit on the salty side (probably from all that delicious cheese!). To drink, I had the signature ginger tea, which was super strong. I actually diluted it with a splash of water, and then it was perfect. The absolute star of the meal was the upside-down pear cake. It wasn't traditional. it was this dense, rich slice soaking in an incredible pear syrup. Portions were just right, so I actually had room to enjoy dessert without feeling stuffed. Just a heads-up for locals: parking can be a little tricky since it's strictly street parking with no dedicated lot. All in all, a great spot for creative vegetarian dishes, and I'd definitely give it 4 out of 5 stars!

Moosewood was like the main place everyone said to try, both in person, and from online searches…read morefor Ithaca. We both actually love vegan-inspired restaurants so we happily made a reservation and came to celebrate a new job while on a girl's trip. Parking was a bit of a hassle for us having arrived in town after dark and not knowing the area. We eventually found some parking on the street about 2-3 blocks away but it looked highly sketchy and walking back around 9:30 pm seemed sus. The restaurant is smaller than expected but cozy and our server was great. My friend has a soy allergy so, it limited what she could have from the menu a bit but this is what we had: -Elote Corn Hummus - 10/10 - soooo good -Veggie Lasagna for my friend - loaded with eggplant which she loves -Green Curry for me - spicy! But good. Loads of cauliflower. I had a coffee with cream and sugar for dessert and they feature the local Gimme Coffee brand which was strong and delicious with some creamer in it. My friend had the Peach Cheesecake and loved it. I did try it and it was tart, fresh, and the crust was A+. Loved this meal - it's highly expensive for vegetarian but we knew that going in. It was fun to have a fine dining feeling with a vegetarian twist. Worth it!

Excellent food- comfort able ambiance- thoughtful service- good music…read moreStop in for lunch or go out for a classy night on the town

Especially for the variety seekers!! Loads of local and not so local highly rated beers…read more Service was family friendly and offered board games for the kids while we chatted. My veggie burger and onion rinds tasted pretty good. They also have a back yard but we preferred the cooler indoors

Great food and service. We split a steak sandwich and expected shaved steak. I was nervous when we…read morehad a cut slab of beef. No worries. A generous cut of filet beef was tender and buttery. Crispy tots and onion rings were enough for two. Brussel sprouts were also good. We sat outside in a nicely graveled space that was clean and well-tended.