Reviews for The Bistro at La Tourelle in Ithaca, NY

We came here for breakfast, and we're completely satisfied by the experience. We arrived fairly early (reservations at 7:30am),... and had the whole restaurant to ourselves. Service was wonderful and friendly, and the food was exactly what we needed anddelicious. Will definitely return. Read more

Vegan & gluten free option !! Everything was delicious and so fresh. Nicole our server was so sweet and great. Highly recommend

Very very bad service, did not sit long enough to get our food, lipstick mark on coffee cup, cream cheese on juice glass, hair... and black finger prints on the fruit cup plates, burned coffee . Informed manager and left without eating any thing. This Bistrodid not met any of our expectations as a nice place to enjoy a breakfast. Read more

Very cozy and old timey! Great little secluded spot with amazing service. If you're visiting Ithaca and want to experience a... little peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of Ithaca Commons this is the place! Read more

This was our last dinner on our honeymoon and I'm so glad it was open in the evening for our last night at La Tourelle. My wife... had the Roasted Chicken and I had the Shrimp Risotto. Her chicken breast was a little dry, as they tend to be. Her house saladwas all fresh from the garden we had just walked past! My shrimp and spinach risotto cakes were deliciously adorned withlavender petals. Read more

Went here on Ithaca Colleges graduation day with a party of 10. We arrived 20 minutes early for our 7:30pm reservation and were... able to be seated right away. To my surprise, but not a huge deal, the menu that was posted online 2 days prior was replacedwith a completely different menu. Like I said not a huge deal (although I was looking forward to the Delmonico Steak). Weordered one of every appetizer (stuffed mushrooms, humus, crab tacos and a brie cheese plate) all were good. My wife reallyenjoyed the stuffed mushrooms. Quite a good amount of time passed before our main courses arrived. This did not bother us as wewere celebrating and we had relatives with us that we had not seen in along time, so it gave us time to catch up. Everyoneenjoyed their main dishes. The pasta with the spicy marinara sauce was a bit too spicy for some. I tried it myself (and I likeheat) and I thought it was a bit much for a pasta dish. I had the Lamb Lollipops which were cooked to a medium rare and weredelicious. If I had one complaint, they were a bit on the salty side. Some of us had dessert and they all were delicious. Alland all it was a good experience and we left the establishment about 2 and half hours later. If anything, I would advise thechef to dial back on the seasonings a little bit. But other than that....no complaints here. Read more

Excellent atmosphere with exposed wood beams and a fireplace in the green room. The service itself was good but it took a very... long time to get the main course. We didn't have dessert and the meal still took 2 and a quarter hours so make sure you aren'tin a rush. The cheese platter appetizer had a nice assortment of four good cheeses, plus some dried fruit and some grapes and ofcourse crackers. It was a large portion. The salmon was dry and overcooked, but the caramelized onions on it partially made upfor it. It came with wild rice and asparagus (the vegetable of the day) which were fine. Our other dish was the stuffed peppers.It was okay, though not very exciting. It came with a huge quantity of asparagus which was appreciated. Each entree comes with anice little mixed salad. The sweet potato fries were okay. All in all it's a good place to dine particularly if you are stayingat the hotel. Read more

The place is so cozy and amazing to find in Ithaca! It's like an old house converted to a restaurant. I am a picky eater and I... scrutinize everything I eat and I can tell you the French toast is one of the best French toast I had in the US. The Red RoastedSandwich with avocado is AMAZING! The perfect crust of bread with buttery flavor. It's like your mom made it while your studyingfor your finals in winter, this is how cozy it is. The coffee espresso drinks are delicious and it has the perfect sweetness andflavor. it is just the perfect balance. Read more