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Food Lab just off The Commons in Downtown Ithaca - Food Lab, Ithaca, NY

Food Lab

4.4 (20)
$30 and under
American
113 N Aurora St, Ithaca, NY 14850

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Ithaca
  • Cross street
    E State St
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 20 people are saying

Food Lab 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
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Upstate New York

    Innovative

  • 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
Food Lab in Ithaca offers "creative and tasty" dishes with "huge portions" and "fantastic" service. Standout items include the cornflake-breaded chicken and peach caprese burger. Though some vegan options may be limited, the overall experience is "amazing," with a "welcoming" atmosphere and an "intriguing" menu that keeps guests returning.
20 Reviews
  1. Christy

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My partner ordered the Chicken Parm and a side of fries and my friend ordered the lobster bruschetta. They both raved about their meals. My partner said it was the best chicken Parm he's ever had. It was a very large portion. He took half of it home They also loved the deconstructed cheesecake. I ordered the Eggplant Brussels bowl. It wasn't terrible but I wouldn't order it again. It was something I could have made at home. I wish they had more vegan options. But overall the experience was great. The server was attentive and friendly. The atmosphere was comfortable and pleasant.
    Food LabResponded on June 2, 2025
    Christy, Thank you so much for dining with us and for taking the time to leave a 5 star review! Our entire team really appreciates all the feedback and we hope that you'll stop back in soon! -Mike

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  2. Amelia VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was fresh and very tasty. Loved the snap peas and the star fruit salad. The peach burger also hit the spot.
    Food LabResponded on May 29, 2025
    Amelia, Thank you so much for dining with us and for the 5 star review! Our entire team works hard to give our customers a great experience and we are so happy to see that you had one. Thank you again and we hope to see you back in soon. -Mike

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  3. Jim & Kim

    Central Kentucky1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was fantastic! Service with a smile. Will definitely be back.
    Food LabResponded on May 26, 2025
    Jim & Kim, Thank you so much for dining with us and for the 5 star review! Our entire team can't thank you enough for the kind words and we all hope that you'll stop back in soon to see us again! -Mike

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  4. Rachel VIP

    Philadelphia County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Server was great wine was perfect food portions very generous and good quality
    Food LabResponded on May 26, 2025
    Rachel, Thank you so much for stopping in and for the 5 star review! Our entire team truly appreciates all the positive feedback and we hope that you'll stop back in soon! -Mike

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  5. Kirk VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our experience at this newer restaurant in Ithaca. Great food!
    Food LabResponded on May 23, 2025
    Kirk, Thank you so much for dining with us and for the 5 star review! Our entire team truly appreciates the positive feedback and we all hope to see you back in soon. -Mike

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  6. Julio

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Plates were innovative and Delicious; Service Top great Value.
    Food LabResponded on May 26, 2025
    Julio, I'm very sorry to see that your last visit with us wasn't a 5 star one. If you could please reach out to me directly from our website I'd like to hear more about your time with us and to give you a special offer for a future visit with us in hopes we can provide you with a much better experience. -Mike

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  7. Jesus

    New York City11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The very creative food and drinks, the vast wine list, and the service make this fairly new restaurant just towards the top as one of our Ithaca favorites! You will not be disappointed.
    Food LabResponded on May 13, 2025
    Jesus, Thank you so much for dining with us and for the 4 star review! Our entire team can't thank you enough for all the feedback and we will continue to work on getting better each day. Thank you again and we hope that you'll stop back in soon so we can try to improve our rating with you! -Mike

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  8. Holly VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Despite having a reservation, as the person was seating us, she told us there was a reservation at 7 so they were getting things in and out quickly. Not sure how to take that since I could understand if we were a walk-in or late but we were neither. Restaurant has potential but needs to fine tune a few things regarding patron experience. Our waiter was great and made up for the initial interaction.
    Food LabResponded on May 13, 2025
    Holly, Thank you so much for dining with us and for the 4 star rating! Our team truly appreciates the feedback (both positive and negative) and will continue to work on getting better each day. Thank you again and we hope you'll stop back in so we can try to earn that 5th star from you. -Mike

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  9. Elisa

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service! Friendly and welcoming. Food was very good too!
    Food LabResponded on May 13, 2025
    Elisa, Thank you so much for dining with us and for the 5 star review! Our entire team works hard to give all our customers a great experience and we are thrilled that you had one. Thanks again and we hope that you'll stop back in soon to see us! -Mike

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  10. Dawn VIP

    Chicago / Illinois7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phillip was amazing! Food was amazing! Highly recommend!
    Food LabResponded on May 8, 2025
    Dawn, Thank you so much for dining with us and for the 5 star review! Phil and the rest of our team truly appreciate the kind words and we all hope that you'll stop back in soon to see us. -Mike

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FAQs

Food Lab offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (607) 882-4631.

Food Lab is rated 4.4 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Upstate New York
  4. Southern Tier
  5. Ithaca

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Food Lab

113 N Aurora St, Ithaca, NY 14850

Additional information

  • Cross street
    E State St
  • Neighborhood
    Ithaca
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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