Old Tioga Farm - Penn Lake Park

If you haven’t, you need to! The vibe was amazing. The food was spectacular and the service was out of this world.

Oh how can I describe our experiences here? We have been going here for 9 years now, and every time we are still blown away. From the moment you walk in Justin Dillon make you feel like family, and not just because you are walking into their home to dine, but they get just as much joy from seeing your smiling face as seeing you enjoy all their work.When you walk in Dillon is there to great you, and if have been there a couple times she will remember your name. Then after you are seated Justin will come and greet you, open your wine, answer any questions you may have about what he is preparing for the evening.Yes, this is a farm to table restaurant. What food he doesn’t get from their farm will come from area farms within just a few miles. Doesn’t it affect the taste, 100%. You can actually taste the freshness. Often time you may see him going outside to get some fresh herbs, or perhaps some other items growing outside. You tell me, can you get fresher?Imagine, have food cooked so well that you don’t need to add anything to it when it comes to your table, which is why there is no salt/pepper on the tables since you don’t need it when your food is cooked right. In a world where people boast how huge their portions are, you are glad that isn’t the case here or you would not be able to eat all that is brought out. By the end of your meal as you are sipping your French press coffee (or did you choose an espresso, cappuccino, or a spot of tea) finishing up your conversation with those with you, it makes you wonder how you were able to finish your meal.As your meal is coming to an end Dillon will even go around and clear the crumbs that you may have on your table so you can enjoy your dessert on a crumb free table, how many places do this anymore?I don’t think there is anything on your table that isn’t made in house, the bread, pasta, even the butter. The background music that you are hearing isn’t just something pulled from a radio station, but Dillon will put together a playlist before dinner and if it looks like the guests aren’t enjoying she will even tweak it during dinner, her biggest desire is to make sure everyone is relaxed, happy, and enjoying there experience.I attached just some photos of what we have eaten, yes I’m one of those people that will take photos of his food but when you are served meals like this how can’t I? Soups? So many he has made, but the Butternut Squash soup is my personal favorite, just warms your belly and so much flavor. Pasta? Oh don’t get me going on his meals, tagliatelle to die for, and when the ravioli comes out you cut the 1st one in half, 2nd one in quarters, and then you try and figure just how small you can cut the next one just to make it last so much more. Our favorite meal is beet filled ravioli, a course we never would have thought of, but OMG I drool every time I think of it.I could keep going on but I am sure you have better things to do. If you are thinking of dining here then you are wasting your time, just do your best to get a reservation as they go very fast but worth your time.Some are close, we are a 20 minute drive, some have driven a much as 2+ hours and is worth every mile.

An amazing culinary experience. Justin’s attention to detail in every plate he prepares is impeccable. You can truly see his passion for what he does and it shows in his food! Everything from start to finish was amazing but the pasta was by far our favorite part of the meal. Ingredients are fresh and delicious and atmosphere is intimate and romantic! Perfect for a date night! Cappuccino was the perfect ending as well!

Unbelievable!!! Arguably the best restaurant that I’ve eaten at in years… and I live in NYC!!! The vibe is perfect and the food is amazing. I’ve eaten here 3 different months and 3 completely different menus… and each time was awesome!! Highly recommend!!

I had the best meal of my life here. Great food, great hospitality and so close to home. No place like it!