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Elevated Italian fare & wines are offered in an understated dining room in the Quarry Arms building.
Hours
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 115 S Quarry St, Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: (607) 273-0333
Website: http://golaosteria.com/
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Reservations: golaosteria.com
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Reviews
nilka joaquin
The ambiance is dimly lit and intimate, creating the perfect setting for a romantic evening. It feels tucked away and special, like a hidden gem. The pasta tastes house-made and perfectly cooked, with rich, well-balanced sauces that feel authentic and thoughtfully prepared.
… moreyoyo
Celebrated a birthday here and left disappointed. While the food was very good, the service undermined the entire experience. Our waiter was repeatedly condescending, made pointed remarks toward members of our table, and created an atmosphere that felt uncomfortable rather than celebratory.
For a restaurant with a reputation like Gola, I feel like attentive and respectful service should be the bare minimum. Spending roughly $300 on a meal where guests feel talked down to is simply not acceptable. The food alone isn’t enough to justify the price if the hospitality falls this short.
… moreFor a restaurant with a reputation like Gola, I feel like attentive and respectful service should be the bare minimum. Spending roughly $300 on a meal where guests feel talked down to is simply not acceptable. The food alone isn’t enough to justify the price if the hospitality falls this short.
Matt Cotto
I had taken my partner to Gola Astoria for their birthday celebration. The ambiance and wait staff had been on point. We were pleasantly impressed how they had brought our food out very quickly. My partner had mentioned to me that the Tortelloni dish they ordered was not fully cooked. It was hard not Al Dente. We brought it to the wait staffs attention and requested to have the plate replaced. The waiter said they could cook it alittle more for us. I requested it be replaced due to Tortelloni not being a dish that can be reconstituted by cooking it more. He responded ,” Are you a food critic ” very smugly. 10 plus minutes passed and he had brought back the Tortelloni to our table and it was completely flat and mushy. It looked as if it was microwaved. My partner mentioned it looked well overcooked but said they were hungry and it was ok. On my end i didnt see the need to actually request they taste the food that they had plated for us because I’m wanting to preserve the best experience for my partner on their special day. That was my top priority in regards to my needed attention. I smiled lots and was trying to be as gracious as my partner. I was so disappointed. That was not my 1st time , “Dining” here. I had treated family and friends to dinner at Golla Astoria a few times over the past few years. Overall, with good experiences. But have not returned since.
Sadly, in addition to my partners food being sub par. I ordered one of my favorites there, “Grill Octopus”. It didnt tasted “Grilled”. It was what I would call Charred Octopus. Money not wasted due to being there for my partner. We smiled and continued our celebration that evening. But I will say it was money wasted for sub par food and the disappointment in the waitstaff experience.
What i found interesting about the waiter was he had given us Eye Smiles through the initial interactions then after he made the remark,” Are you a food critic ” he smiled with a full mouth and he had some serious dental issues in the front. They list them selves as the ,” Fine Dining Experience ” . Hmm, He should have continued with the eye smiles after his mocking me. Eye Smiles worked. The condescending full grill smile not so pleasant for my appetite with having to look at his dental issues.
I thought I should bring my experience to the attention of management and followed through with a phone call. They were not available so left a message with staff that I was wanting to bring my experience to the managers attention and asked if they would contact me. I did not receive a return call.
… moreSadly, in addition to my partners food being sub par. I ordered one of my favorites there, “Grill Octopus”. It didnt tasted “Grilled”. It was what I would call Charred Octopus. Money not wasted due to being there for my partner. We smiled and continued our celebration that evening. But I will say it was money wasted for sub par food and the disappointment in the waitstaff experience.
What i found interesting about the waiter was he had given us Eye Smiles through the initial interactions then after he made the remark,” Are you a food critic ” he smiled with a full mouth and he had some serious dental issues in the front. They list them selves as the ,” Fine Dining Experience ” . Hmm, He should have continued with the eye smiles after his mocking me. Eye Smiles worked. The condescending full grill smile not so pleasant for my appetite with having to look at his dental issues.
I thought I should bring my experience to the attention of management and followed through with a phone call. They were not available so left a message with staff that I was wanting to bring my experience to the managers attention and asked if they would contact me. I did not receive a return call.
Gabriel
After my fourth visit, I have to say I’m not impressed. The pasta is is mediocre, is the only affordable dish for non-wealthy folks. Would have loved to try the pork chop but it’s 50 whole dollars. The appetizer and pasta we got was drowning in olive oil. Mostly good flavors, but not exciting or rich. For the price, and delightful atmosphere, the food falls short.
… moreJamie Behar
Gola has a very well earned, and very well deserved, reputation in Ithaca. I came ravenous, determined to maximize my experience. My only question: is the Carbonara made with guanciale, as God intended, or pancetta (or worse). I was delighted with answer and proceeded. The tonnarelli is fatta in casa, as is all their pasta. It was prepared perfectly al dente. The carbonara itself was appropriately heavy, creamy and punctuated with magnificent crispy, buttery bites of guanciale. Carbonara done poorly can be too eggy or too creamy (due to inappropriate addition of extraneous dairy); mine was exactly where it should be and held it’s own against any I’ve had in Roma.
Against all better judgement, I ordered the swordfish as a secondi; my GLP-1 agonist failed that night. It arrived, a large filet, on a bed of eggplant caponata and beneath a thin sprinkling of crushed pistachio. I could hear my Sicilian forebears weeping with joy. The caponata was the perfect balance of eggplant sweetness and caper sour. The pistachio added a perfect textural element and an unexpected flavor to every mouthful.
Of particular noteworthiness: the wine. I desired an adventure, so I ordered the last bottle of 2003 Aglianico from the Riserva list. I was informed that these bottles were an estate collection bequeathed to Gola by a devoted patron. Further, I was advised that a few of the bottles of that vintage had been found to have been corked. I took my chances. As is consistent with my overall luck, the cork did not survive removal. The wine itself, however, was still very good. The staff went above and beyond to filter and decant the bottle, salvaging an exquisite bottle.
I look forward to returning to Gola as soon as possible.
… moreAgainst all better judgement, I ordered the swordfish as a secondi; my GLP-1 agonist failed that night. It arrived, a large filet, on a bed of eggplant caponata and beneath a thin sprinkling of crushed pistachio. I could hear my Sicilian forebears weeping with joy. The caponata was the perfect balance of eggplant sweetness and caper sour. The pistachio added a perfect textural element and an unexpected flavor to every mouthful.
Of particular noteworthiness: the wine. I desired an adventure, so I ordered the last bottle of 2003 Aglianico from the Riserva list. I was informed that these bottles were an estate collection bequeathed to Gola by a devoted patron. Further, I was advised that a few of the bottles of that vintage had been found to have been corked. I took my chances. As is consistent with my overall luck, the cork did not survive removal. The wine itself, however, was still very good. The staff went above and beyond to filter and decant the bottle, salvaging an exquisite bottle.
I look forward to returning to Gola as soon as possible.
Daryl Anderson
First visit. Two of six dishes were way too salty. Swordfish excellent. The other three dishes merely okay. Homemade pasta side was excellent. They offer GF pasta but admit that is just from a box. Wine list reasonably priced compared to the food. But. First bottle ordered was a 2020 Riesling and they brought the 2024 version with excuses that the.wine list needs updating. Yep. Second bottle choice we tried a 2023 Riesling… same story – another 2024! Third bottle was ordered as a repeat of the second Riesling and they actually brought a Chardonnay! Parking lot full. No coat check and everyone hanging their coats on the backs of the peculiarly high-backed chairs cast a weird, scruffy effect on things. Floor under my seat was sticky with something (maybe spilled 2020 Riesling!). Waiter was an energetic charmer but, otherwise, either Gola has gone downhill from early reports or they were always coasting on the inevitable Ithaca snob factor – which does not age well.
… moreKristen Anderson
I loved my shrimp piccata and the pasta was delicious, but my in-laws were not blown away by their dishes.
We were given the wrong wine once and a different year than what was on the menu twice. The waiter otherwise was fantastic (not his fault the wine list was wrong!)
… moreWe were given the wrong wine once and a different year than what was on the menu twice. The waiter otherwise was fantastic (not his fault the wine list was wrong!)
Courtney Tom
I’ll say this…the food is very good. Being that I share my life with a person raised by Italian immigrants, I feel he knows good authentic Italian cuisine…so I’m comfortable saying the food is good. I have been a few times, pictures display clams and linguine, and oxtail bolognese.
With that being said, its best to manage your expectations when it comes to service. The staff are pretentious and feel they are part of some exclusive and elite club. Some servers are better than others…but still lack the demeanor required to do the job with professional elegance, most likely because they’re burnt out.
In the summer, sometimes the AC doesn’t work. Parking can be difficult. Nevertheless still worth all that for the food, if you can appreciate proper Italian cuisine…which means al dente pasta.
Ciao.
… moreWith that being said, its best to manage your expectations when it comes to service. The staff are pretentious and feel they are part of some exclusive and elite club. Some servers are better than others…but still lack the demeanor required to do the job with professional elegance, most likely because they’re burnt out.
In the summer, sometimes the AC doesn’t work. Parking can be difficult. Nevertheless still worth all that for the food, if you can appreciate proper Italian cuisine…which means al dente pasta.
Ciao.
Micah Rickard
Excellent experience. The grilled swordfish was firm yet buttery and flaky, perfectly charred. Definitely the highlight of the meal. It looks small in the picture, but it was quite thick and and more than a sufficient portion.
… moreDanielle Cook
Very disappointed !! This experience was for my Birthday dinner. Menu and website says fresh pasta and that was a lie and the boxed pasta that i was given was way undercooked in my meal. The pancheta was overcooked dark brown and on the cusp of being spoild. Service sucked. Not worth the money or the reservation. I regret it.
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