7 Best Italian Restaurants near Binghamton

“This is such a wonderful cozy place! The food is wonderful. The people are wonderful. If I could give this place 10 stars I would.“

“I love this place. Amazing food. 100% would recommend to family and friends. Great service. Friendly staff.“

“Cortese always knows the assignment.

I’ve had the crab cakes, French onion soup, mozzarella sticks, fettuccine alfredo, and the rigatoni bolognese, and everything has been excellent. Killer steaks too! The portion sizes are enormous and even the house salad is delicious.

One thing I really appreciate is the pacing. The timing between the appetizer, salad, and entrée is impeccable, so you can actually relax and enjoy the meal instead of feeling rushed.

The staff at the front door are always cheerful and welcoming, and the service has been fantastic every time.

I recently brought my mom, who is an absolute doll, when she came down from north of Albany and she raved about it. After that drive she needed something delicious, and Cortese delivered.

Also, shout out to the overflow parking because that makes busy times much easier.

Honestly, just come hungry.

Classic Italian done right. If you leave hungry, that’s a personal decision.“

“We came here to celebrate 2 birthdays! Ambiance was excellent! Friendly waitstaff! Food was exceptional - all delish! Grilled octopus, Tuna tartar tower, Fried asparagus, Orecchiette with spicy sausage and broccoli rabe! Yum! They gave us 2 warm cookies with ice cream in top, with flasher candles. Great experience.“

“Best food. That's it. You have to try it to understand. Yum.“

“Met a close friend for dinner after work. The place was packed but worth the wait! Food was awesome and worth the price!“

“Excellent food any time of the day or evening!“