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Moosewood

Moosewood

Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant$$$$
Ithaca
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7.8/10
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    Holly D.
    "student discount on thursdays makes dinner"(2 Tips)
    Vinnie D.
    "warm drink and dessert"(2 Tips)
    Henry G.
    "Get the cookbook, we've had it for 32 years."(5 Tips)
    Annie T.
    "perfect and the vegan chocolate cake"(2 Tips)
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  • Annie T.
    Annie TunnicliffeAugust 18, 2013
    Amazing place and great food! Outdoor seating is perfect and the vegan chocolate cake is to die for. Get there between 5 and 5:15 to avoid the dinner wait
  • Holly D.heart icon on user image
    Holly DMay 30, 2016
    surprisingly not overhyped - enjoyed a light meal in cozy, ithaca decor & friendly service. don't expect to eat greasy & typical "american." italian bean & squash stew special: YUM!
  • Pechluck L.
    Pechluck LaskeySeptember 30, 2013
    They post the new lunch and dinner menu on their Facebook page daily since it's always changing!
  • GourmetLive
    GourmetLiveAugust 15, 2011
    A seminal vegetarian institution founded in 1973, Moosewood Restaurant operates with several different chefs, commune–style, and has spawned a dozen cookbooks.
  • Mike J.
    Mike JohanssonJune 25, 2011
    You have to try this world-famous vegetarian restaurant. Don't be surprised if diners from other countries are also there - really, it's that famous.
  • Vinnie D.heart icon on user image
    Vinnie DaboulDecember 6, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    What a great spot for a warm drink and dessert, the ginger tea is off the charts. Btw, the Bloody Mary is excellent!
  • Steve G.
    Steve GarfieldAugust 7, 2014
    Famous for it's vegetarian cookbooks. We ate at the bar and had fresh salads. Also grabbed an on street meter after 6 for free parking.
  • Holly D.heart icon on user image
    Holly DMay 30, 2016
    student discount on thursdays makes dinner perfectly priced -- don't miss out!!
  • Bre P.heart icon on user image
    Bre PettisJanuary 3, 2015
    I grew up in Ithaca and if there was a moosewood in Brooklyn, I would eat there every day. So good.
  • IthacaToGo ..heart icon on user image
    IthacaToGo .April 21, 2013
    All delicious vegetarian, vegan and gluten free entrees available for delivery! www.ithacatogo.com
  • Joe B.heart icon on user image
    Joe BJuly 31, 2014
    Incredible healthy local food, 5 star service, menu changes twice daily... Wouldn't dream of passing through Ithaca without coming here
  • Michelle B.
    Michelle BerryDecember 7, 2012
    Ask to be seated in a corner. It can often feel like people are on your laps- due to tight seating with neighbors right next to you.
  • Salvatore M.
    If you like dry reds, the leon millot from keuka lake is excellent.
  • Remi F.heart icon on user image
    Remi FreeSeptember 19, 2015
    Famous vegetarian restaurant chain. Food was good but not that filling. Great for a light lunch!
  • Brice P.heart icon on user image
    Brice PearceAugust 15, 2013
    Always a treat when in town :) Be sure to try their house dressing on a salad!
  • Alexandraheart icon on user image
    AlexandraFebruary 15, 2013
    Ithaca College seniors - get 15% off meals and drinks any day of the week with your senior card!
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    ROCSeptember 3, 2014
    Get a fancy pants drink! Totally worth it
  • Natalie L.
    Natalie LinOctober 27, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    15% student discount on Thursdays! Also, lovely seasonal soups.
  • Mark G.
    Mark GuginoJanuary 20, 2017
    Yuck a lot of good cookbooks but its lost its fame !!
  • Ro J.heart icon on user image
    Ro JMarch 8, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the tofu walnut burger with guac. So good!
  • Michelle B.
    Michelle BerryMarch 8, 2013
    The old fav red Lentil soup is back on the menu order it you won't be disappointed
  • Yukino K.
    Yukino KondoNovember 26, 2011
    more expensive than i thought but you can get a soup + salad deal for relatively cheap price. it is also delicious.
  • John P.heart icon on user image
    John PavlickFebruary 19, 2016
    The potato and ale soup was really tasty
  • Williet
    WillietApril 29, 2013
    get the fudge brownie for dessert. really, just get one.
  • Russel C.
    Russel CApril 2, 2012
    Stop by the bar and say hi to Tim, perhaps the friendliest bartender I've met.
  • Alan H.heart icon on user image
    Alan HudsonMay 26, 2013
    Arrive at 5:15 or 6:45 as the first seating is a rush of people that thins out
  • Carmen N.heart icon on user image
    Carmen NAugust 7, 2014
    This was the best. Have been wanting to come here for a very long time.
  • Simon & Schuster
    Simon & SchusterJune 16, 2010
    "One thing we know is that the surest source of nutritious and delicious food is your own kitchen." From the Introduction of the MOOSEWOOD COOKBOOK. Read more
  • Ro J.heart icon on user image
    Ro JJuly 13, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    The blueberry trifle is not to be trifled with. Experiment gone wrong.
  • Michaele K.heart icon on user image
    Michaele KehrtDecember 2, 2015
    Everything!
  • Jody B.
    Jody BrownAugust 10, 2013
    The Eggplant Casserole was superb!
  • Susan L.
    Susan LeVangiaJuly 9, 2013
    Good selection of the regional wines.
  • Keith H.heart icon on user image
    Keith HannonDecember 18, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The meat is outstanding.
  • Julie
    JulieApril 14, 2012
    the banana cake with the Neufchâtel frosting is AH-mazing!!
  • Bre R.
    Bre RozMay 1, 2012
    Get your daily does of sun energy with vegetables!
  • Archana M.heart icon on user image
    Archana ManiJuly 3, 2015
    I HATE the food! Its over hyped and not worth it. The server was trying to be considerate for taking soo long to serve our order but was just infuriating.
  • Henry G.
    Henry GotjenApril 18, 2011
    Get the cookbook, we've had it for 32 years.
  • Lisa V.
    Lisa VegaSeptember 1, 2013
    Nice waiters but food is overrated. Stick to the drinks and desserts. Loved the lime frozen yogurt.
  • Ro J.heart icon on user image
    Ro JFebruary 18, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the gingerbread. Now!
  • Bobby Y.heart icon on user image
    Bobby YMay 29, 2015
    Baked Mac & Cheese!
  • Vinnie D.heart icon on user image
    Vinnie DaboulApril 28, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    If you go for the ginger tea!!!!! Food is just ok.
  • Ben G.heart icon on user image
    Ben GaspariniMarch 3, 2017
    Didn't realize it was vegan and probably would not have went. Turned out to be a treat though even if service was slow.
  • Sólveig S.
    Celestial salmon
  • James L.
    James LuongMarch 29, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Can't go wrong with the vegan crumble
  • Jess C.heart icon on user image
    Jess ColemanApril 9, 2016
    Very small portions.
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