Moosewood

4.2 (406)

$30 and under

Vegetarian

215 North Cayuga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850

About this restaurant

Innovative
Vegetarian-friendly
Healthy

open since 1973, serving vegan and vegetarian fare, as well as fish and shrimp, and featuring house-made desserts and cocktails, local wines and beers

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Vegetarian, International, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
Summer Hours: Dinner 5:30pm - 9:00pm Everyday Brunch: Sunday's 10:30am - 2:30pm Lunch: 11:30am - 3:00pm Dinner: 5:30pm - 8:30pm, Fridays & Saturdays until 9:00pm
Website
https://www.moosewoodrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
215 North Cayuga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
Area
Ithaca
Cross street
East Seneca
Parking Details
None
Entertainment
Sunday lunch live music
Additional
Bar Dining, Cafe, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

Pinot Noir - Santa Barbara, California 2012
Strawberry and cherry on the nose; bright, versatile, a nise long finish
- GlassUSD 8.00
- BottleUSD 30.00
Malbec - Zucchardi "Q", Arzentina 2012
Deep purple color with aromas of black fruits, and cassis. Full bodied with sweet and firm tannins
- GlassUSD 7.00
- BottleUSD 26.00
Cabernet Sauvignon - Hess, California
Black cherry and chocolate aromas with subtle spice; ripe and round tannins with a persistent finish
- GlassUSD 8.00
- BottleUSD 30.00
Merlot - Gordon Estate, Washington 2010
Well rounded, berry fruit with peppery finish
- GlassUSD 8.00
- BottleUSD 30.00
Zinfandel - Peachy Canyon, California 2010
Aromas of dark berries and vanilla, with smoke and caramel notes; a long, juicy finish
- GlassUSD 8.00
- BottleUSD 30.00
Chianti - Gabbiano Classico, Italy 2011
Medium-bodied with rich berry and black pepper notes; well balanced
- GlassUSD 6.50
- BottleUSD 24.00
Shiraz - Rosemount Estate, Australia 2012
Rich texture with flavors or ripe blackberry; soft and generous tannins
- GlassUSD 6.50
- BottleUSD 24.00
Rioja Reserva - Antano, Spain 2009
A Classic rioja with granache and tempranillo. A Complex nose with notes of leather, spice, and vanilla. Aged in oak for 12 months
- GlassUSD 7.00
- BottleUSD 26.00

White

Semi-Dry Riesllng - Keuka Lake, Finger Lakes 2011
Hints of orange blossom and pear on the nose. A juicy palate presents notes of peach
- GlassUSD 7.00
- BottleUSD 26.00
Gewurztraminer - Glenora, Finger Lakes 2012
Award winning wine with a subtle spiciness and elegant finish
- GlassUSD 7.00
- BottleUSD 26.00
Chardonnay - Herman J. Weimer - Finger Lakes 2012
Dry and well balanced with subtle oak
- GlassUSD 7.00
- BottleUSD 26.00
Sauvignon Blanc - Bablch, New Zealand, 2013
Tropical fruit flavors, well rounded, and balanced; delicious from start to finish
- GlassUSD 7.00
- BottleUSD 26.00
Dry Rlesllng - Treleaven, Finger Lakes 2012
Slightly sweet with apple and lime acidity
- GlassUSD 7.00
- BottleUSD 26.00
Chardonnay - Santa Barbara, California 2012
Bright citrus aromas with a stone fruit finish
- GlassUSD 7.00
- BottleUSD 26.00

Sparkling

Prosecco - La Marca, Italy
A light perfume and pleasantly bitter taste; light bodied and crisp
- GlassUSD 7.00
- BottleUSD 26.00

House Wines

Pinto Grigio - Walnut Crest, Italy 2013
Fresh and fruity, pairs well with seafood and pasta dishes
- GlassUSD 5.00
- 1/2 CarafeUSD 11.00
- CarafeUSD 19.00
Chardonnay - Fox Run, Finger Lakes 2012
Aromas of apple, pear and spice, with a soft finish
- GlassUSD 5.00
- 1/2 CarafeUSD 11.00
- CarafeUSD 19.00
Merlot - Lindemans, Australia 2013
Smooth and full flavored, with hints of chocolate and spice; aged in oak, with a complex finish
- GlassUSD 5.00
- 1/2 CarafeUSD 11.00
- CarafeUSD 19.00
Blush - Swedish Hill, Finger lakes
Semi-sweet with fruity aromas. Pairs well with fresh fruits
- GlassUSD 5.00
- 1/2 CarafeUSD 11.00
- CarafeUSD 19.00

House Cocktails

Grapefruit-Basil MartiniUSD 7.50
Organic 360 vodka, muddled basil, Fresh grapefruit juice, simple syrup
PicaritaUSD 7.50
Jose Cuervo infused with jalapeno, triple sec, fresh lime juice, simple syrup
Bees kneesUSD 7.00
Organic Farmers gin, Fresh squeezed orange and lemon juice, local honey
Blackberry MargaritaUSD 7.50
Jose Cuervo blended with triple sec, Fresh lime juice, blackberries and Monin blackberry syrup
Pear CosmopolitanUSD 8.50
Grey Goose La Poire, Cointreau, cranberry juice, Fresh lime juice, simple syrup. Served up
Kitchen Garden Bloody MaryUSD 7.50
Organic 360 vodka infused with thyme, rosemary and dill, house bloody Mary mix, Fresh celery, cracked black pepper
Figetabout-itUSD 7.50
Woodford Reserve bourbon infused with black mission figs and spices, sweet vermouth, Served up
Black Diamond MartiniUSD 7.50
Organic 360 vodka infused with apple, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg & orange, Fresh lemon juice, simple syrup
Hot Spiced CiderUSD 7.50
Captain Morgan's spiced rum, NYS Apple cider, cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange

Beers

We offer rotating taps of local craft beer, and a diverse selection of bottled beers

Draft Beer

PintUSD 6.00
Beer FlightUSD 7.00
PitcherUSD 18.00

Bottles

Wolaver's Organic Oatmeal StoutUSD 6.00
Brooklyn LagerUSD 5.00
Great Lakes IPAUSD 5.50
Amstel LightUSD 5.00
Corona ExtraUSD 5.00
Omission Gluten-free Pale AleUSD 6.00
O'Douls Amber (Non-alcoholic)USD 5.00
Peak Organic SeasonalUSD 6.00
Mckenzie's Seasonal Reserve Hard CiderUSD 7.00

Apenufs

Port - Taylor Fladgate Vintage - Portugal, 2007USD 8.00
Rated 90 points by Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Prominent tannins give way to ripe and sweet fruit, with a robust character
Sherry - Old Oloroso, SpainUSD 8.50
A distinctive blend of Palomino gapes aged in oak casks for 13 years

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Moosewood.

4.2

(406)

4.2Food
4.2Service
3.9Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

406 Reviews

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Pegs
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 October 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My girlfriends and I were thrilled with food options and incredible service! I bought the most recent cookbook and can’t wait to try some of the recipes!!
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LoriB
Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 October 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A delicious healthy meal always to be had here. Very creative with ingredients.
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Raingrl
Portland / Oregon8 reviews
2.0
Dined on 23 October 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
I use many of the Moosewood cookbooks, and was excited to have the opportunity to dine at the mother ship. It was a big disappointment. The restaurant was shabby, (think tears in the vinyl on the booth benches),the service indifferent, and the food was poorly executed. I had one of the daily specials, shrimp with red cabbage slaw served with polenta cakes. The cakes were dry and cold, the slaw as slimy and limp and the shrimp were mushy. I ordered house made ice cream for desert, and though the flavor was good the ice cream was very icy and crunchy. Don't waste your time here. Cook at home from the cookbooks instead.
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Katherine Gold
Ottawa6 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 October 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were in town for a concert at the Theatre down the street. Great location. Very good service. Food was good. Nice if small wine selection.
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Barbara Gold
New York City55 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 October 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wanted to go to this vegetarian restaurant for years. Finally went while on a road trip. It did not disappoint in any way. The creative menu is sure to please anyone, nice wine and great beer selection. Very nice environment in a great location in Ithaca. The cookbooks and other memorabilia are available too.
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Victoria
Philadelphia County29 reviews
4.0
Dined on 13 October 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This visit got off to a rocky start when we were seated at a table outside the open waiters' station with a nasty draft. Since we'd made a reservation weeks in advance for our anniversary dinner, I asked to be moved. At first I was told no other tables were available (it was 6pm and half the tables were open), but after some discussion, the restaurant relented and found a warmer, more intimate table. Once settled, we enjoyed the food, the huge salads that accompany them, a fair bottle of rioja and dessert. Dessert, even the iconic brownie that has been served since the 70s, was a disappointment, but dinner was decent if not spectacular. With so many restaurants concentrating on locally sourced and vegetable options, it might be time for Moosewood to step up its game.
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ErikP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 October 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Haven't been to the Moosewood in 20 years, and it still does not disappoint. Excellent vegetarian options, tasty desserts too. If we lived in Ithaca, we would be regulars.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 October 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food... it had been thirty years since my last visit. Worth the wait....
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AliRV
Philadelphia County39 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 October 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The tofu quiche was vegan and amazing. We loved the brunch variety that was so atypical of usual brunches. The drink variety for the season was great also.
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LisaN
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 September 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fabulous find. I've used the cookbook for years and never had the pleasure of dining in. What a treat. Food full of flavor. Soup was hot when it arrived which is key. Salad fresh and main entree wonderful.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Vegetarian, International, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
Summer Hours: Dinner 5:30pm - 9:00pm Everyday Brunch: Sunday's 10:30am - 2:30pm Lunch: 11:30am - 3:00pm Dinner: 5:30pm - 8:30pm, Fridays & Saturdays until 9:00pm
Website
https://www.moosewoodrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
215 North Cayuga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
Area
Ithaca
Cross street
East Seneca
Parking Details
None
Entertainment
Sunday lunch live music
Additional
Bar Dining, Cafe, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

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Moosewood

About this restaurant

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Wines

Red

Pinot Noir - Santa Barbara, California 2012

Malbec - Zucchardi "Q", Arzentina 2012

Cabernet Sauvignon - Hess, California

Merlot - Gordon Estate, Washington 2010

Zinfandel - Peachy Canyon, California 2010

Chianti - Gabbiano Classico, Italy 2011

Shiraz - Rosemount Estate, Australia 2012

Rioja Reserva - Antano, Spain 2009

White

Semi-Dry Riesllng - Keuka Lake, Finger Lakes 2011

Gewurztraminer - Glenora, Finger Lakes 2012

Chardonnay - Herman J. Weimer - Finger Lakes 2012

Sauvignon Blanc - Bablch, New Zealand, 2013

Dry Rlesllng - Treleaven, Finger Lakes 2012

Chardonnay - Santa Barbara, California 2012

Sparkling

Prosecco - La Marca, Italy

House Wines

Pinto Grigio - Walnut Crest, Italy 2013

Chardonnay - Fox Run, Finger Lakes 2012

Merlot - Lindemans, Australia 2013

Blush - Swedish Hill, Finger lakes

House Cocktails

Grapefruit-Basil MartiniUSD 7.50

PicaritaUSD 7.50

Bees kneesUSD 7.00

Blackberry MargaritaUSD 7.50

Pear CosmopolitanUSD 8.50

Kitchen Garden Bloody MaryUSD 7.50

Figetabout-itUSD 7.50

Black Diamond MartiniUSD 7.50

Hot Spiced CiderUSD 7.50

Beers

Draft Beer

PintUSD 6.00

Beer FlightUSD 7.00

PitcherUSD 18.00

Bottles

Wolaver's Organic Oatmeal StoutUSD 6.00

Brooklyn LagerUSD 5.00

Great Lakes IPAUSD 5.50

Amstel LightUSD 5.00

Corona ExtraUSD 5.00

Omission Gluten-free Pale AleUSD 6.00

O'Douls Amber (Non-alcoholic)USD 5.00

Peak Organic SeasonalUSD 6.00

Mckenzie's Seasonal Reserve Hard CiderUSD 7.00

Apenufs

Port - Taylor Fladgate Vintage - Portugal, 2007USD 8.00

Sherry - Old Oloroso, SpainUSD 8.50

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable