Restaurants in Ithaca, New York

Restaurants in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca is a gorgeous city in New York that's home to Cornell University, which draws many visitors. Between hiking through Buttermilk Falls State Park and camping in Robert H. Treman State Park, you're likely to build up quite an appetite while in Ithaca. And no matter what outdoor activity you pursue while in Ithaca's environs, you'll find plenty of great restaurants to refuel along the way. In fact, Ithaca has a restaurant to please any palate.

Rogue's Harbor Restaurant

Rogue's Harbor Restaurant is located just outside Ithaca. It gets many of its ingredients from the local area to reduce the environmental impact. Try the crab cake appetizer, made from New York crabs paired with a Cajun cream sauce. For the main course, order the wild mushroom ravioli made with locally sourced mushrooms and a decadent mushroom sauce. For dessert, indulge in the homemade apricot chardonnay sorbet.

Rogue's Harbor Inn
2079 East Shore Dr.
P.O. Box 97
Lansing, New York 14882
(607) 533-3535
roguesharbor.com

Moosewood Restaurant

Moosewood Restaurant was recognized as one of the 13 most influential restaurants of the 20th century by Bon Appetit magazine. The menu items change daily and are made from the best in seasonal and local produce. Try the fresh fish, homemade stews and handcrafted desserts. The menu uses organic ingredients whenever possible.

Moosewood Restaurant
215 N. Cayuga St. #70
Ithaca, New York 14850
(607) 273-9610
moosewoodrestaurant.com

Aladdin's Natural Eatery

Aladdin's Natural Eatery serves up fresh and all-natural cuisine. Try the slightly spicy falafel to start or the homemade spanakopita. For the main course, consider the pistachio pasta made with creamy goat cheese and pistachios, or the gyro pita with lamb and yogurt sauce. Or order the fruit and nut salad made with fruit, walnuts, yogurt, honey and granola.

Aladdin's Natural Eatery
100 Dryden Rd.
Ithaca, New York 14850
(607) 273-5000
aladdinsithaca.com

Article Written By Catherine Madison

Catherine Madison is a full-time freelance writer specializing in travel and food. She has written for "Stir Magazine," My Food Place, Hispanic Kitchen and Sustainability. Madison holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the University of Georgia.

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