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Gola Osteria, Ithaca, NY

Gola Osteria

4.4 (1115)
$31 to $50
Italian
115 South Quarry Street, Ithaca, NY 14850

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
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!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Sam Epps
  • Catering
    We have a full, unique catering menu available for special occasions, meetings, parties, weddings, and more. Catering is pick-up and delivery. Now featuring full service off-site catering! Call for more details today.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer restaurant or terrace (in the spring and summer) rentals for private parties and special events! Join us in our semi-private backroom that seats up to 18 guests. It is a very welcoming layout where two tables with 5 guests each surround one long table with 8 guests. Another layout features one long table of up to 10 guests for a cozier private affair. We also have an adjacent dining room that features our bar. This room accommodates up to 12 guests (2 tables with 6 guests each). We are happy to host cocktail hours in that room as well; up to 20 guests with comfortable standing room.
  • Neighborhood
    Ithaca
  • Cross street
    State Street
  • Parking details
    We share parking with the residents of the building, and are considered residents ourselves. Guests can park in any of the open air parking spots around the building where there is a Residents [or] Tenants Only sign. (This excludes the covered garage.)
  • Public transit
    Routes 30 and 32 operate on the corner of East State Street and South Quarry St. Transit stop is called #34;State at Quarry St.#34;
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,115 people are saying

Gola Osteria reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Southern Tier

    Best Overall

  • Southern Tier

    Best Food

  • Southern Tier

    Best Service

  • Southern Tier

    Best Ambiance

  • Southern Tier

    Best Value

  • Southern Tier

    Healthy

  • Southern Tier

    Neighborhood gem

  • Southern Tier

    Good for special occasions

  • Southern Tier

    Lively

  • Southern Tier

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gola Osteria in Ithaca is celebrated for its "amazing food," including "handmade pasta" and "scrumptious homemade meatballs." Guests appreciate the "unique space" and "quaint and cozy environment." The service is often "excellent," with standout servers like Steve and Sean, enhancing the dining experience. However, some patrons note inconsistent service and value concerns, but the "culinary delight" keeps many returning.
1,115 Reviews
  1. Lou

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was amazing! I had lamb and it was perfection. Pen had mushroom pasta and it, too, was outstanding. I've been there before and it was just as good. Will be a regular here. L

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  2. Britney

    Atlanta3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Really great food, pasta is hand made and always delicious. Generous portions. Service is always attentive and pleasant.

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  3. Cynthia

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good. The staff accommodating. Our waiter Steve was very pleasant, knowledgeable, and professional

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  4. Barbara VIP

    New York City106 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was quite good! Had a great deal of trouble finding the restaurant once we parked. Had to call the restaurant for instructions and even then still had trouble finding.

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  5. marc VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona90 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gola is a GEM! We travel over an hour each way to dine at GOLA... and it is definitely worth it. We HIGHLY recommend GOLA.

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  6. Susan

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server and waitstaff were great. The food was good, however for the cost you don't get anything. I was very surprised that my $26 chicken parmesan was just that. Literally a chicken breast with a little sauce and mozzarella. No salad, no pasta or side to accompany it. We paid $96 before tip, for tap water, 1 appetizer (sauce, ricotta and 2 fried mozzarella logs), a slice of lasagna, a piece of chicken and 1 dessert. While we did enjoy the atmosphere and staff was great, most likely won't go back just based on $ per what you do/don't get.

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  7. Dennis VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As usual the service and food were delicious!! Thanks Sam!

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  8. Xanthippi

    San Francisco Bay Area20 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Other times we liked Gola, but this time it was totally disappointing. Nothing tasted fresh . The meat entrees were not good and the black pasta was cold and inedible.

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  9. Tracy VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious meal! Do not miss the homemade pasta, it’s divine! The calamari was the best we’d ever had. Tender and cooked to perfection. The service was excellent and the setting lovely. You walk into an apartment building, wondering if you’re in the right place. And this wonderful place awaits. I would highly recommend for an unforgettable dinner.

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  10. Keven

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Disappointing Experience at Gola Osteria I really wanted to like Gola Osteria, especially given the great reviews and the lovely outdoor space—but unfortunately, the experience left a lot to be desired. The food was just okay—nothing memorable or particularly flavorful, which was surprising given the price point and the hype. What really ruined the evening, though, was the service. Their payment system was down, so we paid in cash. We handed over $120, but received the wrong change because our bill was confused with another table’s. When I brought this to the waiter’s attention in an effort to correct it and still leave a fair tip, I was met with a dismissive “it’s whatever you say it is,” as if I were trying to pull one over on them. It was not only unprofessional, it was rude—and left a sour taste after an already mediocre meal. It’s a shame because the patio area is genuinely beautiful, but with subpar food and that kind of attitude from staff, I won’t be returning. There are much better places in Ithaca for both food and hospitality.

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FAQs

Gola Osteria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (607) 273-0333.

Gola Osteria is rated 4.4 stars by 1115 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. Upstate New York
  4. Southern Tier
  5. Ithaca

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
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115 South Quarry Street, Ithaca, NY 14850

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    State Street
  • Neighborhood
    Ithaca
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We share parking with the residents of the building, and are considered residents ourselves. Guests can park in any of the open air parking spots around the building where there is a Residents [or] Tenants Only sign. (This excludes the covered garage.)
  • Public transit
    Routes 30 and 32 operate on the corner of East State Street and South Quarry St. Transit stop is called #34;State at Quarry St.#34;
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sam Epps
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We have a full, unique catering menu available for special occasions, meetings, parties, weddings, and more. Catering is pick-up and delivery. Now featuring full service off-site catering! Call for more details today.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer restaurant or terrace (in the spring and summer) rentals for private parties and special events! Join us in our semi-private backroom that seats up to 18 guests. It is a very welcoming layout where two tables with 5 guests each surround one long table with 8 guests. Another layout features one long table of up to 10 guests for a cozier private affair. We also have an adjacent dining room that features our bar. This room accommodates up to 12 guests (2 tables with 6 guests each). We are happy to host cocktail hours in that room as well; up to 20 guests with comfortable standing room.
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