Best Fun Restaurants in Ithaca

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1. Revelry Yards

3.8

Excellent(68)

Price: Moderate

• American • Ithaca

Booked 2 times today

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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2. Monks on the Commons

3.6

Very Good(133)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Ithaca

Booked 4 times today

Here at Monks on the Commons, we embrace the communal spirit and strive to promote the best the region has to offer. We consider it our calling to create thoughtful food and drink in a space you can share with other good and like-minded people. We hope you make it your calling to check us out and find some respite from the pace of modern life.

3. The Strand Cafe

4.2

Awesome(12)

Price: Expensive

• American • Ithaca

Booked 5 times today

Located inside the Canopy by Hilton hotel, nestled right at the top of the commons. The Strand provides locals, as well as weary travelers, a place for respite and stimulation. Our stated mission prioritizes quality of experience over quantity. We're known for: 600 degree brick oven for pizza, the best spicy margarita in town, cooper horse coffee in the mornings, being the perfect spot to quietly study, or host your next happy hour.

4. Taverna Banfi

4.6

Exceptional(1356)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Ithaca

Booked 6 times today

A Tuscan Inspired Italian Restaurant In Ithaca, NY.Tuscan culture embraces a cuisine that is inspired by availability and accessibility. At Taverna Banfi, our seasonal menus reflect this attitude. Located at the heart of Cornell University campus, our casual fine dining atmosphere is perfect for entertaining family, friends, and clients visiting Cornell University and the Finger Lakes region. We offer Complimentary Valet Parking.

5. Gola Osteria

4.4

Awesome(1083)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Ithaca

Booked 8 times today

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!

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6. Funck's Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(225)

Price: Moderate

• American • Leola

Booked 7 times today

Our staff at Funck's prepares every dish with care to ensure our customers enjoy the best dining experience possible. Casual, everyday style food made from fresh, natural ingredients from local farms makes our menu reminiscent of Mom's home cooking.

7. Pastabilities

4.7

Exceptional(670)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Syracuse

We accept a limited number of reservations for parties up to 10 people up to 90 days in advance. Reservations are required for parties over 7 people, but optional for smaller group sizes. No reservations available? No worries! Smaller sized parties may join our wait list if there are no reservations available once we are open for dinner service at 4 pm. Guests may join the wait list by walking in or calling in advance of arrival. Lunch service is fast-casual, first come, first serve. No reservations or waitlist required. Pastabilities® restaurant has been happily serving our guests in Syracuse, New York for over 40 years. Our seasonal menus feature a full range of our homemade pastas, sauces, salads and the famous Stretch Bread from our bakery across the street. We make it all from scratch, and we put our heart and soul into every menu item. We are located in the historic Armory Square neighborhood, near theaters, shopping, and entertainment centers.

8. The Refinery

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4.9

Exceptional(80)

Price: Expensive

• American • West Wyoming

Booked 38 times today

A unique dining experience in the heart of downtown Pittston! Refined Italian Cuisine "Grandma's Heart, With A Modern Hand"

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9. Rizzo's House of Parm

4.8

Exceptional(1637)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Fort Erie

Booked 47 times today

A casual restaurant in Crystal Beach, Ontario. Homemade food, from our family to yours.Reservations are strongly recommended, walk-in availability limited.Please note that walk-in availability is based on a first-come, first-served basis and is a mixture of table and bar seating.We we will do our very best to accommodate seating preferences. However, as a small restaurant it may not be possible to be located in certain areas or connected/beside other groups of reservations.

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10. Lucia's on the Lake

4.9

Exceptional(4703)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Buffalo

Booked 29 times today

Voted one of The Top 100 Restaurants in The United States by OpenTable Diners, Lucia's On The Lake is a captivating contemporary Seafood, Steak, and Italian Restaurant right on the Water. Featuring a Rooftop Patio, and Waterviews throughout the entire restaurant, Diners are captivated by the beauty of the Lake, warm ambience, dynamic food, and exceptional service.AWARDSVoted Top 100 Overall Restaurant USA - OpenTable 2023Voted Top 100 Restaurant with a View USA - OpenTable 2021Voted Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurant USA - OpenTable 2022Best of 716 New York - 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023OpenTable Diners Choice Award - 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023DiRona Wine Spectator Award of Excellence North America 2024

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Nicholas
Upstate New York •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 19, 2024
Food was great. Waitress was great. Highly reccomend.
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Taverna BanfiPrice: Expensive• Italian• Ithaca
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4.6
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Kristin
New York State •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 17, 2024
Delicious food, beautiful presentation. Excellent service tonight. We have been there a number of times and will return.
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The Strand CafePrice: Expensive• American• Ithaca
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4.2
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Davidvip
Toronto / Ontario •17 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 16, 2024
Excellent late evening / night supper or appetizers. Food is fresh and tasty and the service has never disappointed! I could eat a whole field of those brussel sprouts! Keep up the great work!
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Monks on the CommonsPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Ithaca
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3.6
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Denise
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 11, 2024
First time at Revelry and really enjoyed it. Our server known as "Big Phil" was excellent. We went with 3 of his recommendations and all were spot on. Pretty casual spot with very good food and great service. And some nice beers too.
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Revelry YardsPrice: Moderate• American• Ithaca
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3.8
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Rowland
New York City •29 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 8, 2024
My wife and I had the arugula salad and the grilled octopus to start. My wife had the fish of the day (Swordfish with a pistachio crust), and I had the veal saltimbocca for the main courses. DELICIOUS!
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Gola OsteriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Ithaca
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4.4

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971 restaurants available nearby

1. Revelry Yards

2. Monks on the Commons

3. The Strand Cafe

4. Taverna Banfi

5. Gola Osteria

6. Funck's Restaurant

7. Pastabilities

8. The Refinery

9. Rizzo's House of Parm

10. Lucia's on the Lake

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