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Taverna Banfi, Ithaca, NY

Taverna Banfi

4.7
4.7
1365 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for business meals
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.
  • Neighborhood
    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 1,365 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Southern Tier

    Best Overall

  • Southern Tier

    Best Food

  • Southern Tier

    Best Service

  • Southern Tier

    Best Ambiance

  • Southern Tier

    Best Value

  • Southern Tier

    Good for groups

  • Southern Tier

    Healthy

  • Southern Tier

    Neighborhood 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 a delightful dining experience with "wonderful service" and "delicious" dishes. The elegant setting and attentive student waitstaff enhance the atmosphere. Guests appreciate the varied menu, "great brunch," and standout dishes like the cowboy ribeye. While some suggest updates to the decor, the consistent "great food" keeps diners coming back.

1,365 Reviews
  1. Gwen

    VIP

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Reservations on hockey game nights are a must. In by 5pm will guarantee dinner served in time to make the game. If any later, you may not get your food in time. Reservations are also a must for brunch on weekends.

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  2. Noah

    VIP

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely terrific experience at Taverna Banfi! We went out to celebrate and the food was spot on! So fresh, and the ones who got the steak were very very pleased! The chef came out to say hello & the service from Clara was spectacular. Additionally, I had one of the best cosmos I’ve ever drank! We will definitely return, thank you for the great experience!

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  3. Rachel

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch offers a vast food selection. The food was delicious. I especially enjoyed the butternut squash soup.

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  4. Sharifa

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Taylor was amazing!! Loved and appreciated the interaction.

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  5. Brad

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    a great place for a business meeting, or a friendly chat with an old friend.

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  6. Thierry

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always, great food and a relaxed atmosphere. Waiters and waitresses are top notch!
    Taverna BanfiResponded on December 11, 2024
    Hi Thierry, thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the great food and relaxed atmosphere at Taverna Banfi. Our team takes pride in providing great service, and your kind words mean a lot to us. We cant wait to welcome you back soon! Felicia Barrett Taverna Banfi General Manager

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  7. Amy

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A very nice restaurant. The food was excellent, service outstanding.
    Taverna BanfiResponded on December 11, 2024
    Hi Amy, thank you so much for you kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and had outstanding service experience with us at Taverna Banfi. It means a lot to us! We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Felicia Barrett General Mangaer Taverna Banfi

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  8. Pamela

    VIP

    New York City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great good and wonderful service. Very nice wine list

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  9. Diane

    Upstate NY

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Banfi's can seem tired. Especially on a Monday night. We (my friends and I) keep going there three times a years, always for our birthdays, because we live so close. However the menu hardly changes and the one sole veggie option (zucchini noodles with quinoa croquettes) varies in quality and can get quite routine after having eaten it for years. There are a lack of other choices, so a better option is to go with a soup and salad. Our experience this week would have benefitted from service of our wine much sooner (were we supposed to order on the iPad? not sure.), by acknowledging from our reservation that we were celebrating a birthday, and asking more about our meal. Our wait staff was nice enough: it's a learning process for students, which I truly do appreciate. But wait staff can only go so far; they have little control over many factors, including menu choices and so forth. All in all I'd say Banfi's could use a refresh.

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  10. 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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Taverna Banfi is rated 4.7 stars by 1365 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
Google Map for Taverna Banfi

130 Statler Drive, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853

Additional information

  • Cross street
    130 Statler Drive
  • Neighborhood
    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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