The Mandana is fairly close to where we live so we dine there quite frequently. Nice atmosphere and…read moregreat tentative wait staff. My husband and I have our favorites and have always been happy with our choices.

Unwelcoming hostess, should have been our first clue that this was going to be a disappointing…read moredinner. 6 pm reservations for 4. Our main entree came out almost 2 hours later, with no explanation from the wait staff. On the upside the Thai Calamari was delicious. With the numerous choices of dining places in the area, I'd think twice about the Mandana Inn.

Stopped by Hobo's on a weeknight. Service was fast and friendly. The sangria was flavorful and I…read moreloved the addition of different types of fruit! They had an option between a red or white sangria. They have a WIDE variety of alcoholic beverages available. Almost a whole page of the menu was dedicated to this. We both had sandwiches and were happy with them! The turkey club was huge and I was more than full from half of it. The chicken sandwich was also pretty good and my gentleman enjoyed it. We ordered poutine as a side which was hot, salty, and savory. The gravy was flavorful and the cheese curds were nicely melted. The fries were clearly hand-cut which is a great touch! If I went back I would definitely order it again. Nice place to stop for a casual meal in a convenient location.

I always love the vibe here. A girlfriend and I love to come here and catch up. We're never rushed…read moreand our glass is always filled before being asked. The menu has so much variety, I try to choose something new each visit. Everything has been great, including the service! No complaints, highly recommend!

This was my second visit and it was even better than the first! Good cider on tap. I was able to…read morehave the Southwest burger substituted with a black bean burger and it was fantastic! The fries were seasoned and hot. Who doesn't like hot fries?! Thank you for not rushing us to order. Great visit!

Food was quick, service was fantastic, ambiance has a good vibe, and the wings were solid. It's…read morehard to find good wings in the greater Ithaca area but aside from being maybe a little too saucy, these were a solid option. Plenty of parking, and enough TVs throughout to make it a good sports watching option too.

My friends and I came here to have a nice dinner before going out for New Year's Eve. The…read morerestaurant was decorated beautifully and the staff were so kind and welcoming. Our waitress. Kaitlyn (apologies if the spelling is incorrect) was so fun and made sure we had a great dining experience. They had a special menu for the holiday. I ordered the Eggnog Espresso Martini and it was perfect! We ordered the lamb lollipops to start with and they were delicious. Fall off the bone and the sauce they came with really brought all the flavors together. I ordered the New York Strip and it was cooked just the way I asked. The best steak I've had in town. The other 2 entrees were also great. We let our waitress know how great the food was and sent our compliments to the chef. The chef came by the table to say hello and thank you. We didn't stay for dessert but will definitely be back to try their desserts and other items on their regular menu. 10/10 recommend!

I was disappointed that two meals and a salad turned out to be $75, much higher than the prices…read moreonline suggested. And, while I waited for my order at the bar, the man behind the bar, presumably one of the owners as he had a thick accent, didn't even say hello to me nor did he offer me a glass of water. The food is indeed good quality, although - not that good, and I don't like to support businesses where the leads lack common decency... I was bummed about it.

Didn't feel like cooking but wanted a tasty pasta dish. Ordered shrimp scampi for take out. I did…read morelike there was a "junior" option so I wouldn't have more than I could eat. I was a little surprised it was made with rigatoni noodles. I double checked the menu and it does say over spaghetti. The bottom of the container was a layer of oil. The shrimp were a decent size and quite tasty. I may give them another try. It may have just been a bad day.

Gus owns this amazing catering business that also allows in restaurant dining but you have to call…read moreahead. The ambience is not good so don't expect to go into a beautiful, cozy space. This business is mostly catering and takeout. But we've eaten here twice now with 7 people. It's about 20 minutes from Ithaca so it's nice to not have to wait for the table. The homemade bread came out quickly with the most amazing olive oil based dipping sauce! I could have lived on this. Seriously. So good. The menu is expansive so it's hard to choose but we had the fried ravioli appetizer and EVERYBODY raved about it. It was so delicious. The portions were just humongous. We literally boxed up over half of what we ordered. They specialize in Greek and Italian food and everyone loved what they got. They only serve water and soda. I found out later, we could have brought alcohol in if we wanted but that wasn't important to us. Menu prices are out of date so keep this in mind. It ended up being about $50/person including a generous tip. If you're in the area, give Gus's place a try. You won't be disappointed!

Barb's Diner in Locke has awesome hometown comfort food. Great food, service, and prices.read more

Authentic comfort-food diner in rural CNY. Can't miss…read morebreakfast of eggs, toast, home fries (deep fried!) and decent coffee for just a few bucks. Don't expect more and you will be happy. Nice place with plenty of seating for groups up to four-ish.

for the Adirondack's good food and pretty damn good pizza unfortunately the staff is rude and…read moremiserable , came just get some slices after a long drive up told the guy we wanted slices to stay . he boxes them and then proceeded to yell at us saying the seating inside and outside is restaurant only , there were 3 people outside and two weren't even eating , don't think I'll be going there ever again and only will do take out so rude

Driving through the southern tier and I am always looking for a new pizza place to try. Stopped…read morehere and grabbed a couple slices of cheese. I came at the right time because the pie just came out. It was a solid slice with a decent crunch when you bit into it. Sauce was ok. The workers were friendly and place was alright. Not blown away from this place but it's a solid 3 stars.

Cozy (if a touch loud), excellent Italianesque pizza/pasta/salad joint. Good cocktails, beer and…read morewine cards. Experienced and personable servers. Bougie uni crowd, but good value for money nevertheless -- not always the case in Ithaca. Pasta Alla Vodka was particularly fine.

Thompson & Bleecker near Cornell…read more We came around 6PM -- no reservation, no table wait app, just sat at the bar. Party On Dude Pizza Topped with fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, pepperoncini, Greek oregano, and basil. It had a nice spicy + tangy kick that made it really flavorful. The crust was a little burnt in some spots, giving it a charcoal bitterness that actually blended into the overall flavor. Stracciatella Mozzarella Comes with house-made mozzarella, prosciutto, tomatoes, toasted bread, and olive oil. Caesar Salad Big portion with house-made Caesar dressing and lots of Parmesan. Super flavorful at first, but honestly a bit too heavy after a while. Overall: great food, but expect it to be VERY busy. No reservations, fast-paced service, and the staff were clearly rushing the whole time.