4 Best Casual Restaurants in Cornell University

4 restaurants available nearby

1. Taverna Banfi

4.7

Exceptional(1382)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Ithaca

Booked 55 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.

2. Revelry Yards

4.5

Awesome(83)

Price: Moderate

• American • Ithaca

Booked 9 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.

3. The Strand Cafe

4.1

Excellent(14)

Price: Expensive

• American • Ithaca

Booked 2 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.

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4. Monks on the Commons

4.1

Excellent(136)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Ithaca

Booked 1 time 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.

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4 restaurants available nearby

1. Taverna Banfi

2. Revelry Yards

3. The Strand Cafe

4. Monks on the Commons

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