Monks On The Commons - Ithaca

First off, they only serve Pepsi products instead of Coca-Cola; it's surprising that they don't have at least a case of Coca-Cola cans available. At those prices, it's unreasonable to only offer fountain drinks. Additionally, they seem to be on a mission to save the planet with their cardboard straws, but I ended up ordering iced tea, which was so watered down that it felt more like water with a single drop of tea mixed in. I also ordered their $18 hamburger, which was a mistake. It came with a small patty on a plain, oily bun, a bit of generic mayonnaise, and hardly any toppings—just a slice of tomato, one raw onion ring, and a piece of iceberg lettuce. I could understand this level of effort at a sports event, but this is a sit-down restaurant in a hotel, and the prices suggest a much higher standard. The fries were forgettable as well. While the breakfasts were somewhat better, they still didn’t meet expectations given the prices. On the bright side, the breakfast service was excellent compared to the dinner service. Ultimately, I came away feeling that this place functions more as a bar than a proper restaurant.

What a fantastic spot for delicious food! Every dish my family ordered was incredible and thoroughly enjoyed. The service was outstanding, and the atmosphere was just right. I would definitely give it a 10/10 and look forward to returning!

Great place for food and drink, outstanding food,service ,clean and relaxing , bar tenders are attentive , friendly and will converse with you ,awesome place to stop

My wife Sarah and I visited this establishment on our first night in town.

Drinks are good. Service was solid. Food is AWFUL for the price. $30 for Gnocci with Short Rib Ragu , which looks like Gnocci in a can of Campbells canned stew. $27 for shrimp and tortellini pesto, which they confirmed was from a jar/can after asking about nuts in the pesto. Fries were clearly frozen and soggy as well. A shame because the hotel it 's attached to is very nice.