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The Cellar - Corning
Price: Expensive•Fusion / Eclectic•4.7(1,431)The Cellar presents to its guests options for a casual dining experience in the bar area or fine dining experience in our restaurant area. If you are looking for a non-intimidating and fun atmosphere in which to enjoy great wines from local Finger Lakes wineries, as well as highly acclaimed domestic and hard-to-find international producers you'll find it here at The Cellar.
The Cellars presentation of over 300 deliciously unique wines by the bottle and roughly 16 available by the glass, you're sure to find something you love. While here please enjoy food from our delicious menu, offering a bit of everything, all made from scratch using local and organic ingredients!3812 Bistro
Price: Expensive•American•4.7(141)Hand crafted Finger Lakes fare with local beer & wine
Open 8-8 daily, year-round!
Pet friendly outdoor patio
Stunning Seneca lake views
Gluten free, vegetarian, vegan options
Three Birds Restaurant Corning
Price: Moderate•American•4.6(840)Fine dining restaurant on historic Market Street in downtown Corning, NY featuring steaks, seafood, pasta, extensive wine list, martinis, and unique Axe Lounge experience.
Three Birds is a Chef owned and operated restaurant located in Corning's Gaffer District on historic Market Street. We are just blocks away from the world renowned Corning Museum of Glass and just around the corner from The Rockwell Museum.
We a proud to say we have been a part of the Corning community for over 20 years! We invite you to discover what the locals already know is the best kept secret in town. We welcome all those with a passion for good food, good wine, and great company!Gola Osteria
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.3(1,115)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!
Food Lab
Price: Moderate•American•4.4(20)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.Revelry Yards
Price: Moderate•American•4.3(93)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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- BBritneyAtlanta •3 reviews4.0Dined 3 days agoReally great food, pasta is hand made and always delicious. Generous portions. Service is always attentive and pleasant.More infoGola OsteriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Ithaca•4.3
- NNeilNew York City •8 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 6, 2025Top notch. Highly recommended dinner experience. Food quality and presentation was terrific.More infoTaverna BanfiPrice: Expensive• Italian• Ithaca•4.7
- PPamelaNew York City •1 review5.0Dined on Jun 3, 2025Fun place! Great service and interesting menu. We sat outside in the beer garden on a beautiful night.More infoRevelry YardsPrice: Moderate• American• Ithaca•4.3
- AAmeliaVIPNew York City •10 reviews5.0Dined on May 26, 2025The food was fresh and very tasty. Loved the snap peas and the star fruit salad. The peach burger also hit the spot.More infoFood LabPrice: Moderate• American• Ithaca•4.4
- DDavidVIPToronto / Ontario •21 reviews4.0Dined on May 24, 2025Always a great place to have a late dinner or brunch. Food and service have always been consistently good and the venue is centrally located and easy to get to. Would always recommend for a quick meal or a late night bite!More infoMonks on the CommonsPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Ithaca•4.1
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Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Southern Tier is 3812 Bistro
The best vegan restaurants in Southern Tier are Taverna Banfi, The Cellar - Corning and Three Birds Restaurant Corning
The best vegetarian restaurants in Southern Tier are Taverna Banfi, Revelry Yards and Gola Osteria
The restaurants with the best service in Southern Tier are Inn at Taughannock, The Cellar - Corning and 3812 Bistro
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Southern Tier are Three Birds Restaurant Corning, Inn at Taughannock and The Cellar - Corning