Gola Osteria

4.4

1087 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

20:30

Booked 6 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Neighbourhood gem

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!

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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
Website
http://www.golaosteria.com/
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.

Location
115 South Quarry Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
Area
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
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Grande Piatti MistiUS$35.00
A mixture of Salumi, Formaggi, and Verdure
Verdura MistiUS$35.00
A Combination of Marinated, Pickled and Roasted Vegetables Hand Made Mozzarella & Ricotta
Crostone alla RomanaUS$13.00
Grilled Bread, mozzarella, prosciutto, anchovy and sage butter
Arugula InsalataUS$15.00
Arugula, Parmigiano, Olive Oil, Lemon and Sliced Mushrooms, Finished with Aceto Balsamico -
Insalata GolaUS$17.00
Romaine, Pecorino Romano, Crispy Pancetta, Red Wine Vinaigrette and Sicilian Anchovies
Gola House Made MozzarellaUS$18.00
Oven Dried Tomatoes with Capers & Garlic
Suppli al TelephonoUS$16.00
Mozzarella, Tomato and Ricotta
Grilled OctopusUS$22.00
Piquillo Aioli, Cicoria & Toasted Hazelnuts
Mussels MarinaraUS$22.00
Eggplant RollatiniUS$15.00
Eggplant stuffed with ricotta and baked with marinara and mozzarella
Baked MeatballsUS$15.00
All Pork, Hand Rolled and Baked with Ricotta Cheese
Carciofi ala GuidiaUS$14.00
Fried Artichoke with Sea Salt & Lemon
CrostiniUS$12.00
Fagioli Marinati ala Toscana
House Made RicottaUS$15.00
Spicy Calabrian Chilies, Buzz Brothers Honey, & Crushed Pistachios

Pasta

Tutti Pasta Fata in Casa (all pasta is home made in our kitchen)

Tonnarelli Carbonara or Cacio e PepeUS$24.00
Abundant amounts of pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper
Tagliatelle al RaguUS$26.00
Pappardelle with Porcini Trifolati, Butter and ParmigianoUS$24.00
Black Spaghetti with Fennel, Calamari, Calabrian ChilisUS$27.00
Gnocchi LunghiUS$22.00
Sunday Sugo
Lasagne alla NapoletanaUS$25.00
con Grande Polpetta Classic Lasagne severed in Sunday sauce and topped with a meatball
Linguine alle VongoleUS$25.00
Baby clams served simply and classic with garlic, white wine, chilies and parsley
Linguine with Cauliflower and Oven Dried Tomatoes-US$20.00
Bucatini AmatricianaUS$24.00
Ricotta and Spinach TortelloniUS$25.00
Butter, Sage & Parmigiano

Secondi

Veal ParmigianaUS$36.00
Chicken ParmigianaUS$32.00
Eggplant ParmigianaUS$23.00
Shrimp PicattaUS$32.00
Capers, Lemon and Artichoke
Chicken SaltimboccaUS$32.00
Chicken breast sautéed with prosciutto sage, white wine, butter and lemon
Veal SaltimboccaUS$36.00
sautéed with prosciutto sage, white wine, butter and lemon
Lamb Chops ScottaditoUS$45.00
Roasted Potatoes, Salsa Verde
Grilled Pork ChopUS$42.00
Polenta, and Spicy Pepperonata
Rib Eye TagliataUS$45.00
Baby Arugula, Parmigiano, Marinated Tomatoes & Aceto Basamico
Pesce del Giorno
Market Price

Sides

Roasted Rosemary PotatoesUS$10.00
Broccoli RabeUS$10.00
Side of PastaUS$8.00
Side of 2 Meatballs or 2 SausageUS$6.00
Polenta with MascarponeUS$10.00
Insalata MisteUS$8.00

Bevande

Sparkling

Prosecco D.O.C. TorresellaUS$9.00
Franciacorta DOCG Barone PizziniUS$100.00
Trento Brut NV Cesarini SforzaUS$60.00
House ProseccoUS$8.00
Redentore Rose ProseccoUS$54.00
Adriano Adami Garbel BrutUS$48.00

White Wine

Pinot Grigio 2019 Torre di lunaUS$11.00
Pinot Gris Bet the FarmUS$13.00
Gavi 2021 MaseraUS$11.00
Friulano Luisa 2021 Isonza del FriuliUS$10.00
Chardonnay 2021 CanteleUS$40.00
Lugana DOC 2020 ZenatoUS$42.00
Frascati 2019 Principe PallaviciniUS$8.00
Greco Bianco 2021 StattiUS$32.00
Cococciola IGP 2017 FerzoUS$55.00
Malvasia 2020 Tasca DidymeUS$55.00
Pallagrello Bianco 2017 Le SèroleUS$50.00
Dry Riesling 2019 ForgeUS$42.00
Grillo DOC 2021 MoziaUS$52.00
Chardonnay 2020 Vie Di Romans CiampagnisUS$75.00
Pecorino 2021 La ValentinaUS$42.00
Verdicchio DOC Classico 2021 GarofoliUS$41.00

Red Wine

Barbera D' Asti DOCG 2021 Marchesi Di GresyUS$11.00
Chianti 2021 Colli SensiUS$11.00
Cesanese del Piglio DOCG Colle TicchioUS$11.00
Caspri & Co RossoUS$10.00
Montepulciano D'Abruzzo 2021 Cantina Valle TritanaUS$11.00
Primitivo 2021 Leone Di CastrisUS$12.00
Valpolicella DOC 2019 Tenuta Sant' AntonioUS$13.00
Negroamaro 2021 ContradeUS$35.00
Pinot Noir GaierhofUS$42.00
Rosso 2020 TraminUS$41.00
Barco Reale Di Carmignano DOC 2020 CapezzanaUS$42.00
Carminano DOCG 2017 Villa Di CapezzanaUS$42.00
Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG 2015 CamglianoUS$110.00
Brunello di Montalcino 2017 DonatellaUS$155.00
Aglianico Del Moslia Riserva 2016 ContadoUS$48.00
Langhe Nebbiolo 2021 Franco SerraUS$42.00
Ruche di Castagnolo 2020 Ferraris AgricolaUS$54.00
Cannonau 2020 TonagheUS$42.00
Barolo DOCG 2019 G.D. VarjaUS$99.00
Montepulciano D' Abuzzo Riserva 2018 BiomioUS$95.00
Sudtiroler Blauburunder 2015 GottardiUS$105.00
Amarone 2018 Tenuta Sant' AntonioUS$140.00
Bolgheri Super Tuscan 2019 Sor UgoUS$95.00
Nero d' Avola DOC 2018 Produttori del BarbarescoUS$101.00
Lambrusco Cententario 2020 ChiarliUS$41.00
Refosco 2019 LuisaUS$55.00
Chianti Classico 2019 Fabbri FiascoUS$70.00
Copertino Riserva 2013 Riserva Cantina SocialeUS$58.00
Frappato DOC Sabbie di SuttaUS$48.00
Langhe Dolectto 2021 Rosavica BenottiUS$56.00
Primitivo Riserva 2020 FataloneUS$85.00
La Querce Seconda DOCG 2015 Chianti Classico RiservaUS$85.00
Montefalco Sagratino 2015 Colpetrone MemoiraUS$70.00

Rosato

L'escarelle 2021US$11.00

Beer

PeroniUS$5.50
Ommegang Nirvana IPAUS$6.50
Ithaca Flower Power IPAUS$6.50
Founders All Day IPAUS$6.50
Saint Pauli Girl NAUS$6.50
Southern Tier 2x StoutUS$6.50
Voodoo Ranger IPA Juicy HazeUS$6.50
Wagner Valley Maple PorterUS$6.50

Non-Alcoholic

Saratoga Springs Still WaterUS$7.00
Saratoga Springs Sparkling WaterUS$6.00
San Pellegrino Soda Assorted FlavorsUS$3.50
Ithaca Ginger BeerUS$4.00

Classics

NegroniUS$10.00
Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth
Aperol SpritzerUS$10.00
Aperol, Prosecco, Splash of Soda Water
BelliniUS$10.00
Seasonal Fruit Puree, Prosecco

Specialty

Sympathy for the DevilUS$11.00
Gola's Specialty Bloody Mary
Slavic NeighborUS$12.00
Vodka, Pomegranate, Rosemary, Orange, Prosecco
Caroline DepotUS$12.00
High West Bourbon, Amaro, Carpano Antica, Bitters
Bourbon Cider SmashUS$8.00
Bulleit Bourbon, Cider, Splash of Ginger Beer
The Grape EscapeUS$11.00
Tequila,Concord Grape,Lime Juice, Rosemary Simple Syrup
Spiced Rum SourUS$11.00
Kraken Rum, Lemon & Lime Juice, Clove Simple Syrup
Rum GimletUS$11.00
Gin, Muddled Apple, Lemon Juice, Cinnamon Simple Syrup

Orange Wine

Insieme Orange 2022 Santa TresaUS$12.00

What 1,087 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

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Upstate New York
Great for fine wines
Southern Tier
Best Overall
Southern Tier
Best Food
Southern Tier
Best Service
Southern Tier
Best Ambience
Southern Tier
Best Value
Southern Tier
Good for groups
Southern Tier
Healthy
Southern Tier
Neighbourhood 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.

1,088 Reviews

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Suzanne
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, festive occasion, bustling restaurant but we felt very private and happy in our table in a back corner. Attentive but not intrusive service. Food presented nicely, good variety of dishes, we all enjoyed our meals, whether seafood or Italian specialties. Not rushed through it, either; plenty of time to linger over our meals. We always enjoy our time at Gola!
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Frank
Las Vegas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the best restaurant in Ithaca. The food is always delicious with excellent service. Chef Sam and his team are absolutely wonderful.
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marc
VIP
Phoenix
86 reviews
5.0
86 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We LOVE LOVE LOVE Gola. The food is creative & just fabulous. We drive an hour each way to dine at Gola Osteria. The service is terrific, the ambiance welcoming and casual, while the dining and service are TOP NOTCH! We highly recommend Gola Osteria.
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norman
VIP
San Francisco
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
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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Madonna
VIP
Central Coast
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 30 November 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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Alex
New York City
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on 29 November 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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Rowland
New York City
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 8 November 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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Lynn
Pittsburgh
88 reviews
5.0
88 reviews
Dined on 7 November 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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Matt
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 November 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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Robert
New York City
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on 2 November 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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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 1087 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

21 Dec 2024

20:30

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

115 South Quarry Street, Ithaca, NY 14850

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
State Street
Area
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
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.golaosteria.com/
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.

Gola Osteria

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Grilled Octopus

Chicken Parmigiana

Spaghetti

Antipasti

Grande Piatti MistiUS$35.00

Verdura MistiUS$35.00

Crostone alla RomanaUS$13.00

Arugula InsalataUS$15.00

Insalata GolaUS$17.00

Gola House Made MozzarellaUS$18.00

Suppli al TelephonoUS$16.00

Grilled OctopusUS$22.00

Mussels MarinaraUS$22.00

Eggplant RollatiniUS$15.00

Baked MeatballsUS$15.00

Carciofi ala GuidiaUS$14.00

CrostiniUS$12.00

House Made RicottaUS$15.00

Pasta

Tonnarelli Carbonara or Cacio e PepeUS$24.00

Tagliatelle al RaguUS$26.00

Pappardelle with Porcini Trifolati, Butter and ParmigianoUS$24.00

Black Spaghetti with Fennel, Calamari, Calabrian ChilisUS$27.00

Gnocchi LunghiUS$22.00

Lasagne alla NapoletanaUS$25.00

Linguine alle VongoleUS$25.00

Linguine with Cauliflower and Oven Dried Tomatoes-US$20.00

Bucatini AmatricianaUS$24.00

Ricotta and Spinach TortelloniUS$25.00

Secondi

Veal ParmigianaUS$36.00

Chicken ParmigianaUS$32.00

Eggplant ParmigianaUS$23.00

Shrimp PicattaUS$32.00

Chicken SaltimboccaUS$32.00

Veal SaltimboccaUS$36.00

Lamb Chops ScottaditoUS$45.00

Grilled Pork ChopUS$42.00

Rib Eye TagliataUS$45.00

Pesce del Giorno

Sides

Roasted Rosemary PotatoesUS$10.00

Broccoli RabeUS$10.00

Side of PastaUS$8.00

Side of 2 Meatballs or 2 SausageUS$6.00

Polenta with MascarponeUS$10.00

Insalata MisteUS$8.00

Bevande

Sparkling

Prosecco D.O.C. TorresellaUS$9.00

Franciacorta DOCG Barone PizziniUS$100.00

Trento Brut NV Cesarini SforzaUS$60.00

House ProseccoUS$8.00

Redentore Rose ProseccoUS$54.00

Adriano Adami Garbel BrutUS$48.00

White Wine

Pinot Grigio 2019 Torre di lunaUS$11.00

Pinot Gris Bet the FarmUS$13.00

Gavi 2021 MaseraUS$11.00

Friulano Luisa 2021 Isonza del FriuliUS$10.00

Chardonnay 2021 CanteleUS$40.00

Lugana DOC 2020 ZenatoUS$42.00

Frascati 2019 Principe PallaviciniUS$8.00

Greco Bianco 2021 StattiUS$32.00

Cococciola IGP 2017 FerzoUS$55.00

Malvasia 2020 Tasca DidymeUS$55.00

Pallagrello Bianco 2017 Le SèroleUS$50.00

Dry Riesling 2019 ForgeUS$42.00

Grillo DOC 2021 MoziaUS$52.00

Chardonnay 2020 Vie Di Romans CiampagnisUS$75.00

Pecorino 2021 La ValentinaUS$42.00

Verdicchio DOC Classico 2021 GarofoliUS$41.00

Red Wine

Barbera D' Asti DOCG 2021 Marchesi Di GresyUS$11.00

Chianti 2021 Colli SensiUS$11.00