Taverna Banfi
130 Statler Dr, Ithaca
(607) 254-2565
Customers' Favorites
Tuscan Burger and French Press Coffee
Mushroom Ravioli
Statler Chicken
Ricotta Gnocchi
Calamari Fritti
Grilled Octopus
Creme Brulee
Duck Breast
Kale Salad
Roast Beef
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Recent Reviews
Lovely restaurant right in Cornell Campus in Statler Hotel. Food was delish both nights I ate here. Not a miss and with large portions! Food was delicious and it was a pleasure to talk to the students who work there.
I believe we might have been given the worst table in the restaurant (very small and looked into the kitchen). My husband enjoyed his salmon. I ordered the Tuscan burger (it might have been from a frozen patty ?? Not sure) - it was ok, but nothing special. Asked for mustard and was given honey mustard. My cup of coffee was great, though! The worst part was when we were leaving, the hotel valet driver pulled in pretty fast with my car and then drove up on the curb with the right...
Taverna Banfi is an unexpected gem of a restaurant nestled into the Cornell University hotel. The unassuming nature of the restaurants decor does not prepare you for the amazing quality of food, drink and service that you will receive when dining here. Everything from both the Octopus and Mozerella starters, to the deliciously nutty flavor of the pecorino cheese in the shrimp scampi to the amazingly tender and delicious duck breast had us falling in love with each bite that came...