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Monks on the Commons, Ithaca, NY

Monks on the Commons

4.1
4.1
133 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
  • Innovative
  • Romantic
  • Good for groups
Here at Monks on the Commons, we embrace the communal spirit and strive to promote the best the region has to offer. We consider it our calling to create thoughtful food and drink in a space you can share with other good and like-minded people. We hope you make it your calling to check us out and find some respite from the pace of modern life.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:45 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
    07-272 6654 ext. 0
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jay Smart
  • Area
    Ithaca
  • Parking details
    Our parking garage is located at 120 East Green street. There are elevators that will bring you into the Hotel Lobby area.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 133 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

133 Reviews
  1. David

    VIP

    Toronto

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent late evening / night supper or appetizers. Food is fresh and tasty and the service has never disappointed! I could eat a whole field of those brussel sprouts! Keep up the great work!

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  2. claru1

    VIP

    New York City

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 3 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    There was a beard hair in my eggs and they made me a fresh plate. One server had the entire restaurant during breakfast- she was very sweet and did her best considering! Arguably the best part of the meal was the service. Coffee was some of the worst I’ve ever had and I’ve had iced coffee at Panera and various instant coffees. This was worse than that. We mostly dined because we were hotel guests. I’d go elsewhere if you aren’t.

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  3. RobertM

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 24 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat outside under tent. Great food, great service!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 24 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. They had all decorations for Cornell pride on commencement. Would definitely come back

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  5. LeslieM

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 May 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great location, nice ambience but the food was disappointing all around.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 6 April 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The menu available online was NOT the menu that they gave us. Our server said the online menu was super outdated but that menu is what we based our decision on to go to that restaurant. The burger was good, juicy & flavorful. The chicken tenders were good but basic they cover them in the sauce you choose instead of giving you it on the side. The friends are shoestring, not my favorite but crispy. It did take a while for our food to come. The waiter was great, super nice & very prompt. I can’t say I’d recommend going here or go back.

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  7. Steve

    Ottawa

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 26 March 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great (I had the lamb chops), cooked perfectly and great presentation. And the service was excellent

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  8. JodyG

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 1 March 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We made our reservation for seven a little over a week before our scheduled dinner date based, in large part, to the other OpenTable reviews. Excited for a nice celebratory dinner, we arrived to be seated at a series of three bar-height outdoor tables that had been brought inside and pushed together in the corner by the door. When we inquired with the hostess if we could be seated at a different table we were approached by a woman named Anisa who claimed to be the manager. She informed us that they were fully booked for the night and this was the only table they had for us, despite the restaurant being nearly empty. In fact, there was an empty table for six not three feet from our "table" and when we asked if they could simply push a chair up to the end to accommodate us there, we were told that they could not. Incidentally, they added another chair to that same table when the other group arrived. When we reiterated our disappointment about the table, she said simply that next time we make a reservation for this restaurant on OpenTable, we should specify that we don't want to be seated at a table comprised of outdoor furniture. Against our better judgement (and having no other comparable options), we decided to stay. Our cocktail order took more than 20 minutes to receive, and our entrees took twice that. When they were finally delivered, the entrees were barely warm. We ate our unremarkable meals in relative silence and when we were finished, we once again asked to speak with the manager. Anisa again came to the table and when we expressed our disappointment, she was so rude (repeatedly interrupting and raising her voice at us as if we were children) that some of our party simply walked out in utter disbelief. I've been to many restaurants and I have never seen behavior this reprehensible, particularly by someone claiming to be the manager. I will never again set foot in this restaurant and I would not recommend this restaurant to my worst enemy.

    4 people found this helpful

  9. Isabel

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 February 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The the service and overall care were incredible, would recommend.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent breakfast and dinner at Monk's during our stay and even returned for late-evening cocktails and dessert. Our servers were very attentive and welcoming, particularly Abby, who has been our waitress on previous visits to Monks as well. The food at Monks was fantastic, from the Eggs Benedict at breakfast to the Salmon and risotto - perfectly prepared. The holiday decor was a nice touch too. If there is one thing where Monk's could improve, it would be on keeping things in stock. Each time we've been there, something has been out of stock. 3 weeks ago, it was mashed potatoes and one of the desserts. This trip it was 18 Karat cocktail ingredients. But each time, our waitress made great suggestions for substitutions, so, not really a complaint.

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FAQs

Monks on the Commons offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 07-272 6654 ext. 0.

Monks on the Commons is rated 4.1 stars by 133 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00

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Google Map for Monks on the Commons

120 S. Aurora St, Ithaca, NY 14850

Additional information

  • Area
    Ithaca
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:45 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Our parking garage is located at 120 East Green street. There are elevators that will bring you into the Hotel Lobby area.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jay Smart
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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