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

Food Lab

4.4 (9)
$30 and under
American
113 N Aurora St, Ithaca, NY 14850

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 11 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 9 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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

9 Reviews
  1. Dani

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I had high expectations for this place, and the food was disappointing. There are very few places in Ithaca that open for lunch and have good food. My husband and I were hoping this would be added to our list of lunch options, but we are not coming back. The food wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either.
    Food LabResponded 1 day ago
    Dani, Thank you for dining with us and for the 4 star review. I'm sorry we didn't meet your expectations and would love to have a longer conversation with you about that if you don't mind contacting me directly from our website (use the contact us form). Thank you and look forward to hearing from you. -Mike

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  2. Stephanie

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing !! The food and service was exceptional. Highly recommend the chorizo peppers
    Food LabResponded on April 21, 2025
    Stephanie, Thank you so much for dining with us and for the 5 star review! Our entire team can't thank you enough for the positive feedback and we hope that you'll stop back in soon. -Mike

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  3. Clint VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was incredible, service was kind and attentive. Menu assortment was so so intriguing and I wanted to order everything on the menu!
    Food LabResponded on April 14, 2025
    Clint, Thank you so much for dining with us and for taking the time to leave a 5 star review! Our entire team truly appreciates the positive feedback and we all hope that you'll stop back in soon. -Mike

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  4. Carol

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, huge portions, great service. Wonderful restaurant
    Food LabResponded on April 14, 2025
    Carol, 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 to see you again! -Mike

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  5. Nicola

    Vermont1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good, but not excellent. Service seemed overwhelmed but was really friendly and did their job very well. Portions were mid sized, except the chicken cutlets, which could be entrees for multiple people. Ambience is much more upscale than the old Luna. Could benefit from more contrasting flavors
    Food LabResponded on April 7, 2025
    Nicola, Thank you so much for dining with us and for the review. Our team appreciates all of the feedback (both positive and negative) and will continue to work hard to give all our customers a great experience. Hopefully you'll stop back in so we can try to earn some more stars from you! -Mike

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  6. CinDee

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire staff was amazing and the food—delish! Phillip recommended a great wine choice. Thank you, Phillip! And our server Sam stayed on top of our complicated order and delivered the best service. It was a special night for my family made even more wonderful by this spectacular team!
    Food LabResponded on April 7, 2025
    CinDee, Thank you so much for dining with us and for the 5 star review! Phillip, Sam and the rest of our team can't thank you enough for the kind words and we all hope to see you again soon. -Mike

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  7. James VIP

    Orlando3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent first visit. Crispy corn flake chicken yummy. Will definitely be back
    Food LabResponded on April 7, 2025
    James, Thank you so much for stopping in and for the 5 star review! Our team works hard to give all our customers a great experience and we are thrilled to see you had one. Thank you again and we hope you'll stop back in soon. -Mike

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  8. Stephen

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Intriguing concept well-thought out and comfortably designed. Most items display creative application and blending of flavors and textures. Very well done for being open very few days. Decor sets the tone for an unpretentious yet crafted dining experience.,
    Food LabResponded on April 7, 2025
    Stephen, Thank you so much for dining with us and for the 4 star review! Our team truly appreciates the positive feedback and we hope that you'll stop back in so we can try to earn that 5th star from you. -Mike

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  9. Erick

    Poconos3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was creative and tasty. Service was excellent.
    Food LabResponded on April 7, 2025
    Erick, Thank you so much for dining with us and for the 5 star rating! Our entire team can't thank you enough for the kind words and we all hope that you'll join us again soon. -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 9 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 11 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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