Taverna Banfi

Taverna Banfi reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Amy

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is our second visit to the restaurant. The food has been fantastic both times, and the service outstanding. Get a seat by the window to look at the campus, it's just beautiful.
   

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   Jeanine

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food - you can tell they use fresh ingredients. I had the best shrimp scampi I ever had and the burrata was divine. Great value for the amount and quality of food. Service is always exceptional and ambience is perfect.
   

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   Deyi

   Upstate NY1 review

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food pretty goodddddddddd! I love it. I recommendation the strawberry salad.
   

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   Brenda

   Greater Boston3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 22, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The wait person seemed to be awkward around deaf people. Food and ambiance was awesome!
   

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   Peter

   Upstate NY1 review

   1.0

   Dined on April 21, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   The food was quite good and the service was awful. Our waitress literally could not open a bottle of wine (my friend opened it for her) and did not offer to have one of us taste it, waited way too long to come take our order even though the place was mostly empty, completely forgot that we had told her we had to leave by a fixed time, etc., etc., etc. Any restaurant, and esp a quality one, should properly train its wait staff before turning them loose on patrons. This college sophomore clearly had minimal training and greatly diminished our dining experience.
   

   Taverna BanfiResponded on April 22, 2025

   Hi Peter, Thank you for your feedback. While we’re glad you enjoyed the food, we sincerely apologize for the service issues you experienced. This isn’t the standard we strive for, and we’re addressing the concerns you raised with our team. As a teaching restaurant, training is a top priority, and your input helps us improve. We hope to have the chance to provide a better experience in the future. Felicia Barrett General Manager of Taverna Banfi
   

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   gina VIP

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic food in a comfortable setting with great service!
   

   Taverna BanfiResponded on April 22, 2025

   Hi Gina, Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service. It means a lot to know we hit the mark for you, and we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! Felicia Barrett General Manager of Taverna Banfi
   

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   Rachel

   Greater Boston5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, great variety. Fresh and tasty. Nice service
   

   Taverna BanfiResponded on April 22, 2025

   Hi Rachel, Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so happy you enjoyed the variety and freshness of our dishes, and that our service helped make your visit even better. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Felicia Barrett General Manager of Taverna Banfi
   

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   Eva

   Orange County14 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The place is beautiful; however, the food was subpar. The zucchini pasta was not tasty. The lettuce in the octopus salad was wilted, and the greens salad was uneventful. The service was just OK. I've had better places in Ithaca, like Moosewood or Allechent.
   

   Taverna BanfiResponded on April 22, 2025

   Hi Eva, Thank you for your honest feedback. We're sorry to hear your experience didn’t meet expectations, especially as a Cornell parent connected to the SC Johnson School. We take pride in representing the Hotel School and regret that both the food and service fell short. We're currently reviewing our menu and ingredient quality, and your input is incredibly valuable in that process. If you're open to it, we'd appreciate the chance to connect directly and show you the standards we aim to uphold. Felicia Barrett General Manager of Taverna Banfi
   

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   Marie VIP

   New York City19 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Love this place. A treat. Always. Especially brunch and holidays
   

   Taverna BanfiResponded on April 22, 2025

   Hi Marie, Thank you for your lovely words! We're so glad to be a part of your special moments, especially during the holidays. It means a lot to know we’re a consistent treat for you. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! Felicia Barrett General Manager of Taverna Banfi
   

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    Meredith

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We loved this restaurant for dinner ahead of our Cornell tour the next morning! Service was excellent and the food was beyond delicious! Very impressive Cornell!
    

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    Taverna BanfiResponded on April 22, 2025

    Hi Meredith, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed your dinner with us before your Cornell tour. It’s wonderful to hear the service and food made a great impression—we’ll be sure to share your praise with the team. We hope the tour went just as well and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Felicia Barrett General Manager of Taverna Banfi
    

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