113 n aurora st
Food Lab is in downtown Ithaca, one block off the Commons. Lunch daily, dinner nightly, brunch on weekends.
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Where is Food Lab?
Food Lab Kitchen + Bar is at 113 N Aurora St, Ithaca, NY 14850, one block off the Ithaca Commons in downtown Ithaca.
What are your hours?
Sunday to Thursday 11 am to 10 pm, and Friday and Saturday 11 am to midnight.
When is brunch?
Weekend brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm.
Do you take reservations?
Yes. Book a table online through OpenTable on this site, or call (607) 882-4631.
Do you have vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free dishes?
Yes. Dishes are marked v (vegetarian), vg (vegan) and gf (gluten free) on our menus. Tell your server about any allergies; cross contamination may occur.
Do you have cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks?
Yes. We mix house cocktails to order, pour Finger Lakes and imported wine and local drafts, and offer a zero-proof list.
Can I host a private event at Food Lab?
Yes. We host rehearsal dinners, birthdays, office parties and graduation dinners in a section of the restaurant or the whole room. Email [email protected] or use the inquiry form on our private events page.
Do you have graduation weekend menus?
Yes. We offer special dinner and brunch menus for Cornell and Ithaca College graduation weekends. Book early. See the graduation page for dates and booking.
When is graduation weekend 2027?
Ithaca College graduation weekend is May 14 to 16, 2027, and Cornell graduation weekend is May 28 to 30, 2027. Parties of 1 to 16 can reserve online through OpenTable on our graduation page. Reservations are highly recommended, since it is one of our busiest weekends of the year.
Do you sell gift cards?
Yes. Digital Food Lab gift cards are available on our gift cards page.
Where can I park?
Food Lab is on N Aurora St in downtown Ithaca, with metered street parking on the surrounding blocks and public garages within a short walk, including the Seneca Street Garage and the Green Street Garage.
Do you offer takeout or delivery?
Yes. Call (607) 882-4631 or order online for takeout, and we deliver in the Ithaca area through DoorDash.
Do you have a kids menu?
Yes. We have a kids menu for dining in.
Do you take walk-ins?
Yes, when tables are available. The restaurant is small, so weekend dinner walk-ins can involve a wait. Reservations are recommended, especially Thursday through Saturday.
Is there outdoor seating, and are dogs welcome?
Yes. We have sidewalk seating on N Aurora St in good weather, and dogs are welcome at the outdoor seating.
Is Food Lab wheelchair accessible?
Yes. We offer wheelchair access and a gender-neutral restroom.
Do you accept credit cards?
Yes. We accept all major credit cards.