Collegetown Bagels - Aurora & Seneca/Hwy 79, near the Commons . Great deli and bagels, including excellent salad bar. Also, in Collegetown, 415 College Ave.
Farmer’s Market –Saturdays, Apr-Dec. (Sundays May –Nov) Festive uplifting atmosphere, great food and good value. Top choices: Macro Mama’s, (local, macrobiotic), Solaz (burritos), the Cambodian vendor, and much more. Steamboat Landing, by the lake, off Hwy 13, NW side of town, 273-7109
Gimme Coffee – Best coffee in town. 3 locations. Cayuga & Cascadilla St (Fall Creek Nrbhd) 277-8393, 506 W State St. (W. Side) 273-0111, Green St. Bus center (by Urban Outfitters)
GreenStar Deli- Great natural foods co-op. Good deli, great wraps & veg. options, not much dining atmosphere. Hwys. 79W(Seneca St. ) & 13, West side. Also, Greenstar/Oasis Deli on Buffalo St., by Dewitt Mall/Downtown
Ithaca Bakery – Great deli and bagels, cozy atmosphere, a popular local institution. Excellent salad bar and hot food bar, same owners as Collegetown Bagels . 273-7110 400 N. Meadow St./Hwy 13N, Corner of Court St.
Mandible Cafe Affordable local food options, like an organic, local burrito bar and an organic salad made with greens grown across campus. Mann Library, Cornell campus
Wegman’s Deli- Huge 24/7 supermarket , nice dining area, large natural foods and organic produce sections. Wide-ranging Deli includes good vegetarian , Chinese & Indian buffets, salad station, sushi, Mediterranean bar, etc. Set back from Hwy 13 S/ Meadow St.
PIZZA
The Nines - Popular Collegetown pizza spot with good deep-dish pizza. 311 College Ave. 272-1888
Pizza Aroma - Excellent pizza, varied and interesting toppings, including vegan. Not notable for atmosphere. Corner of Green & Cayuga Sts., near the Commons. Opposite the County Library. 273-6165
MODERATELY PRICED RESTAURANTS, NICE DINING ATMOSPHERE
Aladdin’s Natural Eatery - Good Mediterranean dishes, lots of healthy choices, outdoor option, kid friendly, in Collegetown, 100 Dryden Road, 273-5000
Asia Cuisine - Chinese, Japanese and Korean! Good food and prices, OK service. 126 N. Aurora, near the Commons 256-8818
Boatyard Grill – Great waterfront location, excellent grilled foods, contemporary American menu, no veggie main dishes, but excellent pasta/veggie dish upon request. No reservations, long-ish waits for outdoor dining, unless early. Inlet Island, 525 Taughannock Blvd./Hwy 89 256-2628
Café Dewitt - Classy breakfasts/brunches (rare in Ithaca). In Dewitt Mall near Buffalo and Cayuga, 215 N. Cayuga, 273-2473
Carriage House Cafe- Scrumptious Sunday brunches and light evening fare, great atmosphere, reasonably priced, nice weekend music scene. 305 Stewart Ave, Collegetown 645-0152
(New Delhi) Diamond’s- Excellent Indian food, lunch buffet is a deal, near the Commons, 106 W.Green/Hwy 79 near Cayuga St. 272-4508
Food For The Planet Vegan & raw food cuisine, focus on local & organic. Reasonably priced, busy highway location. West side, near Greenstar., 704 W Buffalo St 319-4977.
Glenwood Pines - Lake views, down home atmosphere, traditional American food, substantial portions, friendly service, a local favorite. 1213 Taughannnock Blvd. Hwy 89, North of town 273-3709
Kyushu – Japanese, Sushi & Hibachi- The hibachi grill is great theater, esp. for family dining, - 2300 N.Triphammer Rd., entrance area to Ithaca Mall, north of Town. 257-6788
Ling Ling – No atmosphere but good, reasonably priced take-out Chinese. Ithaca Shopping Plaza, opposite Staples/Kmart, off of Hwy 13 South. 272-0718 . Also at East Hill Plaza 273 –1668
Lucatelli’s – Popular, classic Italian place, home-made pastas, generous portions, 205 Elmira road, South side, 273-0777
Maxie’s Supper Club and Oyster Bar - Lively, popular, excellent service, Cajun accents, includes seafood bar, live music, outdoor seating in warm months. 635 W. State St. and Hwy 13. West Side. 272-4136
Miyake - Good Japanese Food, 416 Eddy St., Collegetown 277-6767
Moosewood- World-famous vegetarian place, (other choices as well), festive atmosphere, reasonable prices, adjoining café, no reservations, substantial waits during prime time. In Dewitt Mall, near the Commons. 215 N. Cayuga 273-9610
Northstar House - Local neighborhood hangout with good food and reasonable prices. Popular pub, cozy setting in Fall Creek neighborhood near Ithaca Falls, 202 E. Falls, 216-8580
Sangam Indian Cuisine Great food & prices. 424 Eddy, Collegetown 273-1006
Taste of Thai- Popular, delicious food, good vegetarian/vegan options, lively atmosphere, reasonable prices, outdoor option, nice location, reserve or expect a wait around prime time. 216 The Commons 256-5487
Taste of Thai Express – Fine Thai take-out and affordable dining in. 209 S. Meadow Hwy 13N, West side. 272 -8424
Thai Cuisine – High quality, elegant preparation, nice atmosphere, a bit higher-priced than Taste of Thai, 501 S. Meadow, Hwy 13, opposite Wegman’s 273-2031
Viva Taqueria & Cantina Popular Mexican food place, eat in or take out. Festive, cheap, popular, good food, near the Commons. 101 N. Aurora St., at E. State 277-1752
Wildfire – American- Comfort Food – Popular. Close to Commons & State Theater 106 South Cayuga St 277-9143
UPSCALE RESTAURANTS
Taverna Banfi’s - Classy setting, great views, Tuscan-inspired specialties, local sources, great lunch buffet. At the Statler Hotel, near center of Cornell campus. 254-2565
Just a Taste - Popular, high quality wine and tapas bar and restaurant, near the Commons. outdoor dining in rear, noisy at prime times. 116 N.Aurora 277-9463
Madeline’s – Innovative International/Fusion fare, classy atmosphere, great dessert place, on the Commons, 215 E.State, at Aurora 277-2253
Za Za’s - N. Italian cuisine, fresh-made pasta, topnotch food and service, elegant décor. 622 Cascadilla, on Hwy 13 N. 273-ZAZA