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Gola Osteria
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.3(1,116)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•4.3(23)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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- MMarcUpstate New York •1 review5.0Dined on Jun 25, 2025This 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! 💯💯💯More infoRevelry YardsPrice: Moderate• American• Ithaca•4.1
- JJosephLos Angeles •1 review5.0Dined on Jun 24, 2025The service was amazing and the food was delicious. Highly recommend!More infoTaverna BanfiPrice: Expensive• Italian• Ithaca•4.7
- JJosephNew Jersey •1 review4.0Dined on Jun 14, 2025Good overall experience, the food and the service were about average. Definitely try the triple fried potatoes!!More infoFood LabPrice: Moderate• American• Ithaca•4.3
- 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
- DDanPhiladelphia County •8 reviews4.0Dined on May 4, 2025Service 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.More infoThe Strand CafePrice: Expensive• American• Ithaca•4.2
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Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in Ithaca. Our customers recommend Taverna Banfi, Inn at Taughannock and Gola Osteria
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