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Taverna Banfi, Ithaca, NY

Taverna Banfi

4.6
4.6
1356 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 12 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
  • Fancy
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.


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (607) 254-2565
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Andrew Nichols
  • Private party facilities
    For parties of 6 people or more, please call the restaurant.
  • Neighbourhood
    Ithaca
  • Cross Street
    130 Statler Drive
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,356 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Upstate New York

    Most Booked

  • Southern Tier

    Best Overall

  • Southern Tier

    Best Food

  • Southern Tier

    Best Service

  • Southern Tier

    Best Ambience

  • Southern Tier

    Best Value

  • Southern Tier

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Southern Tier

    Good for special occasions

  • Southern Tier

    Lively

  • Southern Tier

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Taverna Banfi offers an exceptional dining experience with "superb food and service" in a welcoming atmosphere. The menu changes seasonally, ensuring fresh and flavorful dishes. The wine list is extensive, and the waitstaff is attentive and personable. Valet parking adds convenience, making it a "hidden gem" in Ithaca.

1,356 Reviews
  1. Nicholas

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. Waitress was great. Highly reccomend.
    Taverna BanfiResponded on November 20, 2024
    Thank you so much Nicholas for taking the time to share your positive experience with us on OpenTable! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit. Thanks again for your support, and we hope to see you soon! Warm regards, Felicia Barrett General Manager Taverna Banfi

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  2. Miriam

    New York City

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious meal last night here. We were immediately seated when we arrived, and within minutes our waitress came to take our drink order. Bread was brought to the table, which was warm and tasty. We shared a delicious mozzarella appetizer. My husband and I shared the cowboy ribeye steak, which was prepared exactly as we requested . It was flavorful and tender. One of the best steaks we have had !! Our granddaughter had the beet salad with salmon. Also prepared perfectly. The manager was walking around and stopped to make sure everything was to our liking. We ended dinner sharing a decadent desert. Our waitress was very attentive and refilled our water glasses before we even had a chance to ask, We were never rushed. It was a perfect dinner! Was it expensive-yes. But it was worth it.
    Taverna BanfiResponded on November 20, 2024
    Dear Miriam, We just wanted to extend our heartfelt thanks for your wonderful review on OpenTable. We're so glad to hear you had a great experience with us at Taverna Banfi! Your kind words about our staff truly made our day. We take pride in delivering excellent service and creating memorable experiences for our guests, and it’s rewarding to know we succeeded in doing so for you. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon! Thank you again for sharing your feedback and supporting our restaurant. Warm regards, Felicia Barrett General Manager Taverna Banfi

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  3. Thomas

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was excellent and commensurate with cost. Ambiance and service was average at best.

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  4. EllisW

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Second visist to this restaurant. Food and plate presentation are wonderful. Because the restaurant is located in the Statler hotel on Cornell campus, the ambience is OK, but maybe not so intimate like some other restaurants. 

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  5. vandana

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for a birthday dinner. Ordered salad appetizer, pasta and desserts - everything was delicious.

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  6. Jeffrey

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was excellent They should have had different music and the lights are way to bright Should have a better ambiance and feel Food came out quickly but should have been spaced a little farther apart Chicken was excellent but could have been a little warmer

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  7. Lisa

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful brunch with great service! This has to be the best brunch deal in town; we will definitely be back!

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  8. David

    Toronto

    17 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This has been my go to / favourite restaurant in Ithaca for three years running until now. The last few visits have been really disappointing; the food, unnderwhelming in flavour, average plating and service, just average…just not what I’m used from the Staler which used to be so consistently excellent in all those categories. There are a lot of great restaurants in Ithaca now, and for the price you can certainly do better now.

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  9. Jeff

    Portland

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Taverna is a resturant with an elegant setting in a collage town with student waiters who care about their diners. The dishes are crafted vs common fare which brings a sense of tasting mystery. A fun experience.

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  10. Kelly

    New York City

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere, varied menu and good prices for quality. Duck was outstanding but the octopus lacked good flavor and texture.

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FAQs

Taverna Banfi is rated 4.6 stars by 1356 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Taverna Banfi

130 Statler Drive, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    130 Statler Drive
  • Neighbourhood
    Ithaca
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Andrew Nichols
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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