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Gola Osteria, Ithaca, NY

Gola Osteria

4.4
4.4
1086 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
Gola Osteria is tucked inside the Historic Quarry Arms Building, providing an atmosphere of old world charm that features antique Stickley style furniture. Our signage in and around the building is limited due to landmark regulations. Don't hesitate to call us for directions and parking instructions!

Please keep in mind we treat our terrace as a first come first serve basis. You may request to sit outside but we may not be able to accommodate your request.

Gola serves modern Italian cuisine that highlights imported Italian ingredients along with proudly supporting local farms and wineries. The menu, created by Chef Sam Epps, is meant to give new experiences driven by passion and tradition. The seasonally inspired menu (updated weekly) is accompanied by a well-curated Italian and Finger Lakes wine list as well as a rotating selection of both inventive and classic cocktails.
We are happy to provide champagne toasts or specialty cakes for your celebration!

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (607) 273-0333
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Sam Epps
  • Catering
    We have a full, unique catering menu available for special occasions, meetings, parties, weddings, and more. Catering is pick-up and delivery. Now featuring full service off-site catering! Call for more details today.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer restaurant or terrace (in the spring and summer) rentals for private parties and special events! Join us in our semi-private backroom that seats up to 18 guests. It is a very welcoming layout where two tables with 5 guests each surround one long table with 8 guests. Another layout features one long table of up to 10 guests for a cozier private affair. We also have an adjacent dining room that features our bar. This room accommodates up to 12 guests (2 tables with 6 guests each). We are happy to host cocktail hours in that room as well; up to 20 guests with comfortable standing room.
  • Neighborhood
    Ithaca
  • Cross street
    State Street
  • Parking details
    We share parking with the residents of the building, and are considered residents ourselves. Guests can park in any of the open air parking spots around the building where there is a Residents [or] Tenants Only sign. (This excludes the covered garage.)
  • Public transit
    Routes 30 and 32 operate on the corner of East State Street and South Quarry St. Transit stop is called #34;State at Quarry St.#34;
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,086 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Upstate New York

    Great for fine wines

  • Southern Tier

    Best Overall

  • Southern Tier

    Best Food

  • Southern Tier

    Best Service

  • Southern Tier

    Best Ambiance

  • Southern Tier

    Best Value

  • Southern Tier

    Good for groups

  • Southern Tier

    Healthy

  • Southern Tier

    Neighborhood gem

  • Southern Tier

    Good for special occasions

  • Southern Tier

    Lively

  • Southern Tier

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gola Osteria is a standout in Ithaca, celebrated for its "creative, relaxing, and overall absolutely excellent" atmosphere and cuisine. Known for its fresh, inventive Italian dishes, guests rave about the "superbly prepared" lasagna and house-made pasta. While some service inconsistencies exist, the "friendly professional service" and vibrant ambiance often leave a lasting, positive impression.

1,086 Reviews
  1. norman

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not easy to find, but worth the search. Out of towners should call for directions and parking

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  2. Madonna

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was generally good except for the spaghetti. I believe it was homemade but it was too chewy. Not a good texture. The pappardelle was tasty though. Service was good although a little slow.

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  3. Alex

    New York City

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was not as good as I remember when I was there in 2017-2018, the dining room was very loud. Sat in a dark corner so dark i couldnt read the menu. Had to use phone light. Sat next to a loud couple speaking in Spanish, apparently learned later they were being super obnoxious and loud, and borderline racist

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  4. Rowland

    New York City

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had the arugula salad and the grilled octopus to start. My wife had the fish of the day (Swordfish with a pistachio crust), and I had the veal saltimbocca for the main courses. DELICIOUS!

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  5. Lynn

    Pittsburgh

    88 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Rotelli carbonara and arugula salad were so delicious! Wish we didn’t live so far away as we would be regulars here!

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  6. Matt

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best restaurant in Ithaca. MUST have lasagna. Best anywhere !

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  7. Robert

    New York City

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s an odd way of getting in but worth it when you get there

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  8. Andrea

    Raleigh

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful fresh dishes! I really appreciated the gf pasta option! We will definitely be back next time we are in town!

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  9. Kevin

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love gola! I hadn’t been here in a while and it was the perfect spot for my date-night!

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  10. Kunal

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food. Amazing historical location. A hidden jewel in Ithaca

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FAQs

Gola Osteria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (607) 273-0333.

Gola Osteria is rated 4.4 stars by 1086 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gola Osteria

115 South Quarry Street, Ithaca, NY 14850

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    State Street
  • Neighborhood
    Ithaca
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We share parking with the residents of the building, and are considered residents ourselves. Guests can park in any of the open air parking spots around the building where there is a Residents [or] Tenants Only sign. (This excludes the covered garage.)
  • Public transit
    Routes 30 and 32 operate on the corner of East State Street and South Quarry St. Transit stop is called #34;State at Quarry St.#34;
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sam Epps
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (607) 273-0333
  • Catering
    We have a full, unique catering menu available for special occasions, meetings, parties, weddings, and more. Catering is pick-up and delivery. Now featuring full service off-site catering! Call for more details today.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer restaurant or terrace (in the spring and summer) rentals for private parties and special events! Join us in our semi-private backroom that seats up to 18 guests. It is a very welcoming layout where two tables with 5 guests each surround one long table with 8 guests. Another layout features one long table of up to 10 guests for a cozier private affair. We also have an adjacent dining room that features our bar. This room accommodates up to 12 guests (2 tables with 6 guests each). We are happy to host cocktail hours in that room as well; up to 20 guests with comfortable standing room.
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