Everything about this place is incredible. The servers were pleasant and our food came out fast. I had the sourdough bread with a lentil curry soup for a starter and the black bean burger with potatoes for my main course. My husband and I LOVED the food. We can't wait to go back again soon! Thank you to everyone at Moosewood for such a lovely experience! I 10/10 would recommend this place to any vegetarian or vegan, but also those who eat meat! I'm sure everyone would enjoy this food!
Excellent vegetarian cooking drawing from Italian and Middle Eastern cuisines. Even if you’re a meat eater, you won’t miss meat while dining here; the dishes are richer and heartier than many meat dishes. This historic restaurant is a must-visit for any tourist. Moosewood has been part of Ithaca since 1973, teaching the nation how to cook vegetables with respect. The rustic decor lends a “farm” vibe in the heart of the city. Service was excellent.
Moosewood has a very warm and earthy ambience. The food is super filling and decently sized. You can get full on the soup alone. I really liked the Moroccan Chickpea Soup because it was packed with vegetables and very hearty. The strozzapreti al tartufo nero was also very delicious. The mushrooms and peas really went well with each other but the dish was slightly salty. The truffle in that dish was a very nice touch.
Vegetarian food can be exciting and filling! The wine list has some excellent upstate wines and you really can't go wrong with the salads and soups. The burrata was sensational. My only quibble was the zucchini appetizer was very small. Luckily I didn't have to share it with anyone! The outdoor seating was lovely, shaded and airy.
Everything was delicious! Polenta cake was perfectly crispy and the accompanying sauce was perfect complement.The Moroccan Chickpea stew was so yummy. I couldn't finish it and was really sad I couldn't take the leftover because we're traveling. The mushroom pasta was a little on the soft side, we like pasta al dente. Only note is that they were out of lasagna but the waitstaff were not aware until they tried to put in the order. This happened to at least two of us. Wish we had been able to try the desserts but alas we were too full.
The massaman curry was fully vegan and fully delicious. It was in a non traditional deconstructed style which was very creative. The sauce was one of the best curries sauces I had. The vegetables were all cooked perfectly. One of the better dishes I have had in my life. So much attention to detail paid to each vegetable. 5 stars If a little more attention to detail to each vegan. As it's a small.menu so vegans don't have a ton of options. However, it helps that this was the best entree I had out in 2023! I strongly recommend the broccoli as well. The local ginger beer (NA) soda was 5 stars as well.
Franklin Falkowski-Sorensen
+5
This is a place that knows soup! I had many things during my meal, a white bean confit, a Moroccan chickpea stew, a charcuterie board of amazing local cheeses, but the star of the show was the corn bisque, one of their daily soups. It was so comforting and delicious.
The staff was so friendly and attentive without become intrusive. The gist shop in front has so many cute things and a bunch of their cookbooks.
So good. Lived up to its reputation and our expectations! Lots of flavor and texture in every dish. And the cocktails were perfect.
The food was really good! We were not vegetarian and frankly, vegetarian restaurant would not be our normal go to but since we were in the area, we have to explore! Moosewood’s food and cocktails did not disappointment. The Lasagna and Zucchini Parm app stood out to us, they were hearty, delicious and yet so fresh that you can taste the ingredients! The service was average, nothing spectacular, I asked question to my server, she was friendly but not very knowledgeable/confident. It was overall a lovely visit, would recommend! Pls note Street parking is free after 6 pm as we were told.
Food was good and I enjoyed the cocktail (basil gimlet). We shared the chickpea stew and curry and although the table next to us ordered a similar amount at the same time, they were served and finished their meal, paid and left before we got our food. No explanation was given for the long wait. The restaurant was also so hot inside that it was uncomfortable and we wanted to leave. This made it a disappointing experience.
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