Gola Osteria

4.5

1106 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

115 South Quarry Street, Ithaca, NY 14850

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2 people

Apr 17, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

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!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(607) 273-0333
Website
http://www.golaosteria.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Sam Epps
Catering
We have a full, unique catering menu available for special occasions, meetings, parties, weddings, and more. Catering is pick-up and delivery. Now featuring full service off-site catering! Call for more details today.
Private party facilities
We offer restaurant or terrace (in the spring and summer) rentals for private parties and special events! Join us in our semi-private backroom that seats up to 18 guests. It is a very welcoming layout where two tables with 5 guests each surround one long table with 8 guests. Another layout features one long table of up to 10 guests for a cozier private affair. We also have an adjacent dining room that features our bar. This room accommodates up to 12 guests (2 tables with 6 guests each). We are happy to host cocktail hours in that room as well; up to 20 guests with comfortable standing room.

Location
115 South Quarry Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
Neighborhood
Ithaca
Cross street
State Street
Parking details
We share parking with the residents of the building, and are considered residents ourselves. Guests can park in any of the open air parking spots around the building where there is a Residents [or] Tenants Only sign. (This excludes the covered garage.)
Public transit
Routes 30 and 32 operate on the corner of East State Street and South Quarry St. Transit stop is called #34;State at Quarry St.#34;
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Grande Piatti Misti$35.00
A mixture of Salumi, Formaggi, and Verdure
Verdura Misti$35.00
A Combination of Marinated, Pickled and Roasted Vegetables Hand Made Mozzarella & Ricotta
Crostone alla Romana$13.00
Grilled Bread, mozzarella, prosciutto, anchovy and sage butter
Arugula Insalata$15.00
Arugula, Parmigiano, Olive Oil, Lemon and Sliced Mushrooms, Finished with Aceto Balsamico -
Insalata Gola$17.00
Romaine, Pecorino Romano, Crispy Pancetta, Red Wine Vinaigrette and Sicilian Anchovies
Gola House Made Mozzarella$18.00
Oven Dried Tomatoes with Capers & Garlic
Suppli al Telephono$16.00
Mozzarella, Tomato and Ricotta
Grilled Octopus$22.00
Piquillo Aioli, Cicoria & Toasted Hazelnuts
Mussels Marinara$22.00
Eggplant Rollatini$15.00
Eggplant stuffed with ricotta and baked with marinara and mozzarella
Baked Meatballs$15.00
All Pork, Hand Rolled and Baked with Ricotta Cheese
Carciofi ala Guidia$14.00
Fried Artichoke with Sea Salt & Lemon
Crostini$12.00
Fagioli Marinati ala Toscana
House Made Ricotta$15.00
Spicy Calabrian Chilies, Buzz Brothers Honey, & Crushed Pistachios

Pasta

Tutti Pasta Fata in Casa (all pasta is home made in our kitchen)

Tonnarelli Carbonara or Cacio e Pepe$24.00
Abundant amounts of pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper
Tagliatelle al Ragu$26.00
Pappardelle with Porcini Trifolati, Butter and Parmigiano$24.00
Black Spaghetti with Fennel, Calamari, Calabrian Chilis$27.00
Gnocchi Lunghi$22.00
Sunday Sugo
Lasagne alla Napoletana$25.00
con Grande Polpetta Classic Lasagne severed in Sunday sauce and topped with a meatball
Linguine alle Vongole$25.00
Baby clams served simply and classic with garlic, white wine, chilies and parsley
Linguine with Cauliflower and Oven Dried Tomatoes-$20.00
Bucatini Amatriciana$24.00
Ricotta and Spinach Tortelloni$25.00
Butter, Sage & Parmigiano

Secondi

Veal Parmigiana$36.00
Chicken Parmigiana$32.00
Eggplant Parmigiana$23.00
Shrimp Picatta$32.00
Capers, Lemon and Artichoke
Chicken Saltimbocca$32.00
Chicken breast sautéed with prosciutto sage, white wine, butter and lemon
Veal Saltimbocca$36.00
sautéed with prosciutto sage, white wine, butter and lemon
Lamb Chops Scottadito$45.00
Roasted Potatoes, Salsa Verde
Grilled Pork Chop$42.00
Polenta, and Spicy Pepperonata
Rib Eye Tagliata$45.00
Baby Arugula, Parmigiano, Marinated Tomatoes & Aceto Basamico
Pesce del Giorno
Market Price

Sides

Roasted Rosemary Potatoes$10.00
Broccoli Rabe$10.00
Side of Pasta$8.00
Side of 2 Meatballs or 2 Sausage$6.00
Polenta with Mascarpone$10.00
Insalata Miste$8.00

Bevande

Sparkling

Prosecco D.O.C. Torresella$9.00
Franciacorta DOCG Barone Pizzini$100.00
Trento Brut NV Cesarini Sforza$60.00
House Prosecco$8.00
Redentore Rose Prosecco$54.00
Adriano Adami Garbel Brut$48.00

White Wine

Pinot Grigio 2019 Torre di luna$11.00
Pinot Gris Bet the Farm$13.00
Gavi 2021 Masera$11.00
Friulano Luisa 2021 Isonza del Friuli$10.00
Chardonnay 2021 Cantele$40.00
Lugana DOC 2020 Zenato$42.00
Frascati 2019 Principe Pallavicini$8.00
Greco Bianco 2021 Statti$32.00
Cococciola IGP 2017 Ferzo$55.00
Malvasia 2020 Tasca Didyme$55.00
Pallagrello Bianco 2017 Le Sèrole$50.00
Dry Riesling 2019 Forge$42.00
Grillo DOC 2021 Mozia$52.00
Chardonnay 2020 Vie Di Romans Ciampagnis$75.00
Pecorino 2021 La Valentina$42.00
Verdicchio DOC Classico 2021 Garofoli$41.00

Red Wine

Barbera D' Asti DOCG 2021 Marchesi Di Gresy$11.00
Chianti 2021 Colli Sensi$11.00
Cesanese del Piglio DOCG Colle Ticchio$11.00
Caspri & Co Rosso$10.00
Montepulciano D'Abruzzo 2021 Cantina Valle Tritana$11.00
Primitivo 2021 Leone Di Castris$12.00
Valpolicella DOC 2019 Tenuta Sant' Antonio$13.00
Negroamaro 2021 Contrade$35.00
Pinot Noir Gaierhof$42.00
Rosso 2020 Tramin$41.00
Barco Reale Di Carmignano DOC 2020 Capezzana$42.00
Carminano DOCG 2017 Villa Di Capezzana$42.00
Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG 2015 Camgliano$110.00
Brunello di Montalcino 2017 Donatella$155.00
Aglianico Del Moslia Riserva 2016 Contado$48.00
Langhe Nebbiolo 2021 Franco Serra$42.00
Ruche di Castagnolo 2020 Ferraris Agricola$54.00
Cannonau 2020 Tonaghe$42.00
Barolo DOCG 2019 G.D. Varja$99.00
Montepulciano D' Abuzzo Riserva 2018 Biomio$95.00
Sudtiroler Blauburunder 2015 Gottardi$105.00
Amarone 2018 Tenuta Sant' Antonio$140.00
Bolgheri Super Tuscan 2019 Sor Ugo$95.00
Nero d' Avola DOC 2018 Produttori del Barbaresco$101.00
Lambrusco Cententario 2020 Chiarli$41.00
Refosco 2019 Luisa$55.00
Chianti Classico 2019 Fabbri Fiasco$70.00
Copertino Riserva 2013 Riserva Cantina Sociale$58.00
Frappato DOC Sabbie di Sutta$48.00
Langhe Dolectto 2021 Rosavica Benotti$56.00
Primitivo Riserva 2020 Fatalone$85.00
La Querce Seconda DOCG 2015 Chianti Classico Riserva$85.00
Montefalco Sagratino 2015 Colpetrone Memoira$70.00

Rosato

L'escarelle 2021$11.00

Beer

Peroni$5.50
Ommegang Nirvana IPA$6.50
Ithaca Flower Power IPA$6.50
Founders All Day IPA$6.50
Saint Pauli Girl NA$6.50
Southern Tier 2x Stout$6.50
Voodoo Ranger IPA Juicy Haze$6.50
Wagner Valley Maple Porter$6.50

Non-Alcoholic

Saratoga Springs Still Water$7.00
Saratoga Springs Sparkling Water$6.00
San Pellegrino Soda Assorted Flavors$3.50
Ithaca Ginger Beer$4.00

Classics

Negroni$10.00
Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth
Aperol Spritzer$10.00
Aperol, Prosecco, Splash of Soda Water
Bellini$10.00
Seasonal Fruit Puree, Prosecco

Specialty

Sympathy for the Devil$11.00
Gola's Specialty Bloody Mary
Slavic Neighbor$12.00
Vodka, Pomegranate, Rosemary, Orange, Prosecco
Caroline Depot$12.00
High West Bourbon, Amaro, Carpano Antica, Bitters
Bourbon Cider Smash$8.00
Bulleit Bourbon, Cider, Splash of Ginger Beer
The Grape Escape$11.00
Tequila,Concord Grape,Lime Juice, Rosemary Simple Syrup
Spiced Rum Sour$11.00
Kraken Rum, Lemon & Lime Juice, Clove Simple Syrup
Rum Gimlet$11.00
Gin, Muddled Apple, Lemon Juice, Cinnamon Simple Syrup

Orange Wine

Insieme Orange 2022 Santa Tresa$12.00

What 1,106 people are saying

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Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Upstate New York
Great for fine wines
Upstate New York
Romantic
Southern Tier
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gola Osteria in Ithaca is a delightful dining destination, celebrated for its "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "authentic Italian cuisine" and "attentive staff." The restaurant offers a cozy ambiance, making it a perfect spot for special occasions or casual visits. "A hidden jewel" worth discovering!

1,106 Reviews

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Andrea VIP
Raleigh14 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This amazing Italian restaurant hidden in a quirky spot off a hallway in an apartment building rivals my favorites in big cities! Always creative dishes full of flavor and top notch service! I really appreciate your GF pasta too!
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Jose
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great , service was excellent. Justin did a great job , food and drinks amazing. We had a great time
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Joseph
New York State20 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently good food and service. I appreciate the expanded wine list.
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geriV VIP
New York City10 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent dining experience- staff was professional, friendly and attentive with delicious food apps and entrees!
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Steve
Portland8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An Italian foodie’s paradise.. excellent food ,preparation and service
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Nancy
New York City5 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent meal for a multi-generational family event. Attentive service, good timing on courses. Friendly and knowledgeable service team. Thank you.
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katie
New York City17 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Another awesome birthday dinner prepared by Chef Sam! * chef's kiss* We are so lucky to have such a wonderful restaurant in Ithaca. Our favorite restaurant in the area!
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Steve
Portland8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is definitely a “10” for any foodie, especially if you love Italian cuisine. They check all the boxes from food preparation, presentation , service to the wine selection.
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Brian
Cincinnati1 review
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
You must put this on your list. Easy walk from The Marriott downtown. The food was as if I stepped back into Florence. The service impeccable. Sean was our server and his recommendations were spot on. My only regret is that I had not experienced Gola before on my frequent trips to Ithaca. I know now where to entertain my business partners for all my future trips to Ithaca.
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Patrick
Charleston8 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was amazing. Service was disappointing from the moment we walked in. Over 30 minute wait for our table and we had a reservation. Waiter seemed overwhelmed and we relied on our bus boy for help most of the night.
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FAQs

Gola Osteria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (607) 273-0333.

Gola Osteria is rated 4.5 stars by 1106 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 17, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 18 times today

115 South Quarry Street, Ithaca, NY 14850

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
State Street
Neighborhood
Ithaca
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We share parking with the residents of the building, and are considered residents ourselves. Guests can park in any of the open air parking spots around the building where there is a Residents [or] Tenants Only sign. (This excludes the covered garage.)
Public transit
Routes 30 and 32 operate on the corner of East State Street and South Quarry St. Transit stop is called #34;State at Quarry St.#34;
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sam Epps
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.golaosteria.com/
Phone number
(607) 273-0333
Catering
We have a full, unique catering menu available for special occasions, meetings, parties, weddings, and more. Catering is pick-up and delivery. Now featuring full service off-site catering! Call for more details today.
Private party facilities
We offer restaurant or terrace (in the spring and summer) rentals for private parties and special events! Join us in our semi-private backroom that seats up to 18 guests. It is a very welcoming layout where two tables with 5 guests each surround one long table with 8 guests. Another layout features one long table of up to 10 guests for a cozier private affair. We also have an adjacent dining room that features our bar. This room accommodates up to 12 guests (2 tables with 6 guests each). We are happy to host cocktail hours in that room as well; up to 20 guests with comfortable standing room.

Gola Osteria

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Grilled Octopus

Chicken Parmigiana

Spaghetti

Antipasti

Grande Piatti Misti$35.00

Verdura Misti$35.00

Crostone alla Romana$13.00

Arugula Insalata$15.00

Insalata Gola$17.00

Gola House Made Mozzarella$18.00

Suppli al Telephono$16.00

Grilled Octopus$22.00

Mussels Marinara$22.00

Eggplant Rollatini$15.00

Baked Meatballs$15.00

Carciofi ala Guidia$14.00

Crostini$12.00

House Made Ricotta$15.00

Pasta

Tonnarelli Carbonara or Cacio e Pepe$24.00

Tagliatelle al Ragu$26.00

Pappardelle with Porcini Trifolati, Butter and Parmigiano$24.00

Black Spaghetti with Fennel, Calamari, Calabrian Chilis$27.00

Gnocchi Lunghi$22.00

Lasagne alla Napoletana$25.00

Linguine alle Vongole$25.00

Linguine with Cauliflower and Oven Dried Tomatoes-$20.00

Bucatini Amatriciana$24.00

Ricotta and Spinach Tortelloni$25.00

Secondi

Veal Parmigiana$36.00

Chicken Parmigiana$32.00

Eggplant Parmigiana$23.00

Shrimp Picatta$32.00

Chicken Saltimbocca$32.00

Veal Saltimbocca$36.00

Lamb Chops Scottadito$45.00

Grilled Pork Chop$42.00

Rib Eye Tagliata$45.00

Pesce del Giorno

Sides

Roasted Rosemary Potatoes$10.00

Broccoli Rabe$10.00

Side of Pasta$8.00

Side of 2 Meatballs or 2 Sausage$6.00

Polenta with Mascarpone$10.00

Insalata Miste$8.00

Bevande

Sparkling

Prosecco D.O.C. Torresella$9.00

Franciacorta DOCG Barone Pizzini$100.00

Trento Brut NV Cesarini Sforza$60.00

House Prosecco$8.00

Redentore Rose Prosecco$54.00

Adriano Adami Garbel Brut$48.00

White Wine

Pinot Grigio 2019 Torre di luna$11.00

Pinot Gris Bet the Farm$13.00

Gavi 2021 Masera$11.00

Friulano Luisa 2021 Isonza del Friuli$10.00

Chardonnay 2021 Cantele$40.00

Lugana DOC 2020 Zenato$42.00

Frascati 2019 Principe Pallavicini$8.00

Greco Bianco 2021 Statti$32.00

Cococciola IGP 2017 Ferzo$55.00

Malvasia 2020 Tasca Didyme$55.00

Pallagrello Bianco 2017 Le Sèrole$50.00

Dry Riesling 2019 Forge$42.00

Grillo DOC 2021 Mozia$52.00

Chardonnay 2020 Vie Di Romans Ciampagnis$75.00

Pecorino 2021 La Valentina$42.00

Verdicchio DOC Classico 2021 Garofoli$41.00

Red Wine

Barbera D' Asti DOCG 2021 Marchesi Di Gresy$11.00

Chianti 2021 Colli Sensi$11.00