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1. Revelry Yards
4.1
Excellent(98)
Price: Moderate
• American • Ithaca
Booked 20 times today
Located on restaurant row, just off The Commons, Revelry Yards features weekday lunch, weekend brunch and nightly dinner menu. Revelry Yards features up to a dozen craft beers produced in the microbrewery upstairs.​The freshly renovated space also features a full service beer garden behind restaurant row dubbed The Yards. This expansive outdoor patio orbits around the “Container Bar” fabricated out of a shipping container. Enjoy, full bar offerings and the aroma of our wood fired pizza oven as this urban space buzzes during the warm weather.
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2. Food Lab
4.3
Awesome(23)
Price: Moderate
• American • Ithaca
Booked 7 times today
Welcome to Food Lab Kitchen & Bar, located just off the Ithaca Commons. Our ever-evolving selection redefines culinary creativity, blending bold flavors, interactive presentations, and unexpected pairings. Complement your meal with expertly crafted cocktails, curated wines, and a diverse beer selection. Join us in our comfortable casual atmosphere in the heart of Downtown Ithaca.
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3. The Strand Cafe
4.2
Awesome(15)
Price: Expensive
• American • Ithaca
Located inside the Canopy by Hilton hotel, nestled right at the top of the commons. The Strand provides locals, as well as weary travelers, a place for respite and stimulation. Our stated mission prioritizes quality of experience over quantity. We're known for: 600 degree brick oven for pizza, the best spicy margarita in town, cooper horse coffee in the mornings, being the perfect spot to quietly study, or host your next happy hour.
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4. Taverna Banfi
4.7
Exceptional(1411)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Ithaca
Booked 24 times today
A Tuscan Inspired Italian Restaurant In Ithaca, NY.Tuscan culture embraces a cuisine that is inspired by availability and accessibility. At Taverna Banfi, our seasonal menus reflect this attitude. Located at the heart of Cornell University campus, our casual fine dining atmosphere is perfect for entertaining family, friends, and clients visiting Cornell University and the Finger Lakes region. We offer Complimentary Valet Parking.
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5. Gola Osteria
4.3
Awesome(1116)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Ithaca
Booked 6 times today
Gola Osteria is tucked inside the Historic Quarry Arms Building, providing an atmosphere of old world charm that features antique Stickley style furniture. Our signage in and around the building is limited due to landmark regulations. Don't hesitate to call us for directions and parking instructions!Please keep in mind we treat our terrace as a first come first serve basis. You may request to sit outside but we may not be able to accommodate your request.Gola serves modern Italian cuisine that highlights imported Italian ingredients along with proudly supporting local farms and wineries. The menu, created by Chef Sam Epps, is meant to give new experiences driven by passion and tradition. The seasonally inspired menu (updated weekly) is accompanied by a well-curated Italian and Finger Lakes wine list as well as a rotating selection of both inventive and classic cocktails. We are happy to provide champagne toasts or specialty cakes for your celebration!

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  • Marc
    Upstate New York •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    This was our fourth visit, and once again, they didn’t miss! From the excellent service to the management and impressive bar staff, we’ve been consistently impressed. The food arrives quickly and is always fresh and warm. The cocktail menu is great and the bartenders are highly experienced and can craft a cocktail tailored to your preferences, as long as they have the ingredients and know the recipe (to be fair I should say some bartenders simply because I don’t know them all. But there is one in particular who wears glasses. EXCELLENT!!!). I highly recommend this hidden gem to anyone looking for great food, drinks, and service. When you have a hard time differentiating the staff from management because both approach you with attention and care, you know you’re in a good place! 💯💯💯
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    Revelry YardsPrice: Moderate• American• Ithaca
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    4.1
  • Jay
    Philadelphia County •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 23, 2025
    We had seven people for dinner to celebrate a graduation. The staff was very attentive and the food was outstanding. If you are looking for an upscale experience, I would highly recommend Taverna Banfi!
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    Taverna BanfiPrice: Expensive• Italian• Ithaca
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    4.7
  • Miles
    New York City •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 21, 2025
    My guests and I thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful food and lively atmosphere at Gola. I enthusiastically recommend it to anyone who would appreciate contemporary Italian cuisine in a casual setting.
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    Gola OsteriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Ithaca
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    4.3
  • Joseph
    New Jersey •1 review
    4.0
    Dined on Jun 14, 2025
    Good overall experience, the food and the service were about average. Definitely try the triple fried potatoes!!
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    Food LabPrice: Moderate• American• Ithaca
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    4.3
  • Dan
    Philadelphia County •8 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on May 4, 2025
    Service was just "OK"... We had a table for 5 people, and the wait time for food to come out was much too long. This also happened last time we ate at this restaurant too, and while the food, prices, and convenience is good, service is lacking. After ordering beverages, we waited a long time for drinks to come out. Eventually, one mixed drink was served, but none of the others, including one that was just a soda, and one that was a can of hard cider. Drinks should all be served at the same time. After the first drink, we waited another 10-15 minutes for the rest of them, and then another long wait before food was served. I realize you may not have full kitchen staff, but you need to communicate this, if that's the case. Just letting people sit for almost an hour with no communication, and only one beverage served out of five, is not good service.
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    The Strand CafePrice: Expensive• American• Ithaca
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    4.2

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