Madeline's - Ithaca

We only stopped in to pick up some dessert (apparently a common tradition for college students), and they tasted good. read more We only stopped in to pick up some dessert (apparently a common tradition for college students), and they tasted good.

I came here the other night for drinks and dessert and had a genuinely lovely time. read more I came here the other night for drinks and dessert and had a genuinely lovely time.

New menu is interesting and has some good options. Eating was usually good, but cooking was very precise, e.g., medium rarely came out as rare, dirty Martini wi... read more New menu is interesting and has some good options. Eating was usually good, but cooking was very precise, e.g., medium rarely came out as rare, dirty Martini with ice came first without olives, as no ice. Another great option for a big group.

The server seemed a bit distracted and slow during our dining experience. Despite only a few tables in the restaurant, we had to wait longer than expected betwe... read more The server seemed a bit distracted and slow during our dining experience. Despite only a few tables in the restaurant, we had to wait longer than expected between courses and for our check. However, he was knowledgeable about the menu when we had questions. Overall, the service was average for the price.

Even though I live 350 miles away, Madeline is one of my favorite restaurants. I was excited to bring some city friends to try it out and they really enjoyed it... read more Even though I live 350 miles away, Madeline is one of my favorite restaurants. I was excited to bring some city friends to try it out and they really enjoyed it. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and special requests, even though it was still early in the evening. Although this was my first visit, I found the cocktails to be both fun and delicious.