Moosewood Restaurant - Ithaca

This is the best veggie burger I've ever had—it's incredibly filling! The French fries were amazing; I'm a big fan of potatoes. The quinoa bowl was light and re... read more This is the best veggie burger I've ever had—it's incredibly filling! The French fries were amazing; I'm a big fan of potatoes. The quinoa bowl was light and refreshing, yet full of flavor. The service was prompt since I arrived right when they opened. I found the prices to be very reasonable given the portion sizes and quality of the food.

I've been living here for three years and had never visited Moosewood until now, but I'm really glad I finally had the chance! The atmosphere is unique and has... read more I've been living here for three years and had never visited Moosewood until now, but I'm really glad I finally had the chance! The atmosphere is unique and has a charming vintage feel. I ordered the daily special, which included a soup (I chose the mushroom bisque), a tossed salad, and a small bread basket. To finish my meal, I had ginger honey tea and a brownie à la mode. I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious the brownie was! It had a delightful hint of extra cinnamon, giving it a distinctive spicy flavor that I loved. I will definitely be returning!

My friends and I were visiting from New Jersey when one of our friends took us to this restaurant for lunch. Even though I’m not a vegetarian, I had an amazing... read more My friends and I were visiting from New Jersey when one of our friends took us to this restaurant for lunch. Even though I’m not a vegetarian, I had an amazing experience! We stopped in for lunch, and the food was absolutely scrumptious. I ordered the jambalaya, which was simply delightful—I finished every bite and found myself wanting more! I also got to try some of my friend’s side potatoes, and they might just be the best I've ever had. They were perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy and flavorful on the inside. I attempted to order some for myself as a side, but they turned out to be a bit undercooked, probably because the kitchen was quite busy and couldn't focus on side orders. Nevertheless, overall the food was excellent, and I would highly recommend this place! The cocktails were also fantastic, so make sure to give those a try as well!

This might be the best dining experience I've ever had! We started with the cheese board and jambalaya, both of which were absolutely delicious. When we ordered... read more This might be the best dining experience I've ever had! We started with the cheese board and jambalaya, both of which were absolutely delicious. When we ordered the tofu, our server kindly informed us that it might be a bit too salty and offered to take it off our bill. He also surprised us with a complimentary soup, which turned out to be a fantastic sweet potato and corn blend. Later on, our server learned it was my birthday and generously offered us a free dessert—he ended up giving us two! To top it all off, another staff member presented us with a sticker as a gift. I’ve never encountered such incredible hospitality before—what an amazing experience!

All the food was simply delicious! I really appreciated that the menu clearly indicates which items are vegan and gluten-free. The entire menu is vegetarian, wh... read more All the food was simply delicious! I really appreciated that the menu clearly indicates which items are vegan and gluten-free. The entire menu is vegetarian, which definitely deserves a 5-star rating, but Happy Cow wouldn't allow me to give that. There is a wide selection of adult beverages as well. The outdoor dining area is charming, and the service was excellent. I highly recommend this place! Updated from my previous review on September 1, 2024.