Taverna Banfi

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

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   Thierry

   New York City5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   This time around, the buffet offerings seemed a bit "tired" and not as appealing... Desserts were amazing though!
   

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   Jonathan

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   The buffet provides a great variety at a great price.
   

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   David

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   You will find more absolutely delicious things to eat than you will have room for making a return trip urgently necessary.
   

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   Nathan VIP

   Greater Boston41 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Good lunch option on the central Cornell campus. The buffet has a wide variety of things available and is overall a good value for the price, especially considering the a la carte menu.
   

   Taverna BanfiResponded 4 days ago

   Hi Nathan, Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re glad you enjoyed our buffet and found it to be a good value—especially with the variety we offer. It’s great to hear we’re a convenient lunch option on central campus, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! Felicia Barrett General Manager of Taverna Banfi
   

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   Amy

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   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.
   

   Taverna BanfiResponded 4 days ago

   Hi Amy, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that both your visits were fantastic and that the service stood out. We completely agree—the window view of campus is a special part of the experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for visit number three! Felicia Barrett General Manager of Taverna Banfi
   

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   Jeanine

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

   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.
   

   Taverna BanfiResponded 4 days ago

   Hi Jeanie, Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the shrimp scampi and burrata—our team takes pride in using fresh, high-quality ingredients, and it’s great to hear that came through. We truly appreciate your kind words about the service and ambiance, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Felicia Barrett General Manager of Taverna Banfi
   

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   Deyi

   Upstate NY1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 24, 2025

   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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   Taverna BanfiResponded 4 days ago

   Thank you Deyi!! We are super glad you enjoyed your meal. we hope to welcome you back soon. Felicia Barrett General Manager of Taverna Banfi
   

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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!
   

   Taverna BanfiResponded 4 days ago

   Hi Brenda, Thank you for your feedback and for joining us. We’re so glad you enjoyed the food and ambiance! We sincerely apologize for any discomfort caused during your visit. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and want you to know we are actively working on training to ensure all guests feel welcome and respected. Your input is truly valued, and we hope to provide an even better experience on your next visit. Felicia Barrett General Manager of Taverna Banfi
   

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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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