Highest-rated restaurants in Ithaca by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Ithaca, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Bickering Twins

- Rating: 4.0/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 114 North Cayuga St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Tacos, Latin American, Cocktail Bars
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#29. Maxie's Supper Club & Oyster Bar

- Rating: 4.1/5 (481 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 635 West State St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Seafood, Southern
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#28. Tian Jin Foods 天津小吃

- Rating: 4.1/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 171 East State St. Ste 136 Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Chinese, Food Stands
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#27. Mercato Bar & Kitchen

- Rating: 4.1/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 108 North Aurora St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
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#26. Pokelava

- Rating: 4.1/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 206B Dryden Road Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Poke, Hawaiian
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#25. Coal Yard Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 143 Maple Ave. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, New American
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#24. Lincoln Street Diner

- Rating: 4.1/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 309 East Lincoln St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
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#23. Saigon Kitchen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (759 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 526 West State St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Vietnamese
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#22. Creola Southern Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.2/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 112 North Aurora St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Southern, Steakhouses
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#21. Temple of Zeus

- Rating: 4.3/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Goldwin Smith Hall Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Cafes
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#20. Louie's Lunch

- Rating: 4.3/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 500 Thurston Ave. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Food Trucks
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#19. Maru Ramen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (275 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 512 West State St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Ramen, Bars, Soul Food
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#18. MIX Kitchen & Bar

- Rating: 4.3/5 (468 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 205 Elmira Road Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Cocktail Bars, Steakhouses
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#17. The Rook

- Rating: 4.3/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 105 West Court St. Ste 100 Ithaca, New York
- Categories: New American, Comfort Food, Wine Bars
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#16. Gorgers Subs

- Rating: 4.4/5 (307 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 116 West State St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Salad, Soup, Sandwiches
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#15. Hound and Mare

- Rating: 4.4/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 118 North Aurora St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#14. Thompson and Bleecker

- Rating: 4.4/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 211 East Seneca St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Wine Bars, Italian
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#13. Franco's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.4/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 527 West State St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#12. Silo Food Truck

- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 620 West Green St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Food Trucks, Comfort Food, Breweries
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#11. Le Cafe Cent-Dix

- Rating: 4.5/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 110 North Aurora St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: French, Salad, Cocktail Bars
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#10. Angelhearts Diner

- Rating: 4.5/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 401 East State St. Ste G2 Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Vegan, Diners, Comfort Food
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#9. Hakacha Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 311 3rd St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Ramen, Pasta Shops
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#8. Dolce Delight

- Rating: 4.5/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1080 Danby Road Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Comfort Food, Breakfast & Brunch
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#7. Cornell Dairy Bar

- Rating: 4.6/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 411 Tower Road Stocking Hall - Department of Food Science Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Breakfast & Brunch
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#6. Lev Kitchen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (86 reviews)
- Address: 222 East State St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Middle Eastern
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#5. The Yellow Deli

- Rating: 4.6/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 143 East State St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches
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#4. Allechant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 903 Hanshaw Road Ste 13 Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#3. Circus Truck

- Rating: 4.7/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 720 West Green St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Food Trucks, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#2. Tacos Cdmx

- Rating: 4.8/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 118 West Green St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Tacos
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#1. Eta Pie

- Rating: 4.9/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 1006 West Seneca St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Desserts
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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