Taverna Banfi

Taverna Banfi reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Deyi

   Upstate NY1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food pretty goodddddddddd! I love it. I recommendation the strawberry salad.
   

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   Peter

   Upstate NY1 review

   1.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   The food was quite good and the service was awful. Our waitress literally could not open a bottle of wine (my friend opened it for her) and did not offer to have one of us taste it, waited way too long to come take our order even though the place was mostly empty, completely forgot that we had told her we had to leave by a fixed time, etc., etc., etc. Any restaurant, and esp a quality one, should properly train its wait staff before turning them loose on patrons. This college sophomore clearly had minimal training and greatly diminished our dining experience.
   

   Taverna BanfiResponded 4 days ago

   Hi Peter, Thank you for your feedback. While we’re glad you enjoyed the food, we sincerely apologize for the service issues you experienced. This isn’t the standard we strive for, and we’re addressing the concerns you raised with our team. As a teaching restaurant, training is a top priority, and your input helps us improve. We hope to have the chance to provide a better experience in the future. Felicia Barrett General Manager of Taverna Banfi
   

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   gina VIP

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic food in a comfortable setting with great service!
   

   Taverna BanfiResponded 4 days ago

   Hi Gina, Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service. It means a lot to know we hit the mark for you, and we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! Felicia Barrett General Manager of Taverna Banfi
   

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   Rachel

   Greater Boston5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, great variety. Fresh and tasty. Nice service
   

   Taverna BanfiResponded 4 days ago

   Hi Rachel, Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so happy you enjoyed the variety and freshness of our dishes, and that our service helped make your visit even better. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Felicia Barrett General Manager of Taverna Banfi
   

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   Eva

   Orange County14 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The place is beautiful; however, the food was subpar. The zucchini pasta was not tasty. The lettuce in the octopus salad was wilted, and the greens salad was uneventful. The service was just OK. I've had better places in Ithaca, like Moosewood or Allechent.
   

   Taverna BanfiResponded 4 days ago

   Hi Eva, Thank you for your honest feedback. We're sorry to hear your experience didn’t meet expectations, especially as a Cornell parent connected to the SC Johnson School. We take pride in representing the Hotel School and regret that both the food and service fell short. We're currently reviewing our menu and ingredient quality, and your input is incredibly valuable in that process. If you're open to it, we'd appreciate the chance to connect directly and show you the standards we aim to uphold. Felicia Barrett General Manager of Taverna Banfi
   

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   Marie VIP

   New York City19 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Love this place. A treat. Always. Especially brunch and holidays
   

   Taverna BanfiResponded 4 days ago

   Hi Marie, Thank you for your lovely words! We're so glad to be a part of your special moments, especially during the holidays. It means a lot to know we’re a consistent treat for you. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! Felicia Barrett General Manager of Taverna Banfi
   

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   Meredith

   New York City11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We loved this restaurant for dinner ahead of our Cornell tour the next morning! Service was excellent and the food was beyond delicious! Very impressive Cornell!
   

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   Taverna BanfiResponded 4 days ago

   Hi Meredith, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed your dinner with us before your Cornell tour. It’s wonderful to hear the service and food made a great impression—we’ll be sure to share your praise with the team. We hope the tour went just as well and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Felicia Barrett General Manager of Taverna Banfi
   

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   Ivan VIP

   New York City14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great selection great food great atmosphere great Energy Great View really nice staff
   

   Taverna BanfiResponded on April 14, 2025

   thank you Ivan! We're so happy you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and energy, and that our team helped make your visit special. We truly appreciate your kind words and can’t wait to welcome you back for another great experience!
   

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   Joan

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As always, amazing food and even better service. I don’t know of any restaurant I could recommend more than Banfi
   

   Taverna BanfiResponded on April 14, 2025

   Thank you so much Joan for your incredibly kind words! It means the world to us to be your top recommendation. We're thrilled to hear that both our food and service continue to impress, we truly have a passionate team that loves what they do. We can't wait to welcome you back again soon! Felicia Barrett General Manager of Taverna Banfi
   

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    Nicole

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    There are few things in life as amazing as an excellent brunch - and few things more disappointing than a bad one. The stakes are really high!! This was my second time here for brunch and it slammed. I was especially impressed at the variety of great options for someone avoiding gluten. Breakfast portion was fantastic - crispy bacon, Chai mango pudding, and all the usual accompaniments. Didn’t have the waffles (gluten) but everyone around us seemed to love them. Star of the lunch portion was the shrimp cocktail. I didn’t care for the beet salad at all. Carved beef was decent but could use a little more seasoning. Was thrilled to see not one but two gluten free desserts - chocolate mousse in delicate chocolate cups and creme brûlée. Both were perfect. Would recommend latte or espresso over the regular coffee - it was very strong but I can be a wimp about coffee strength. Service was great and even on a cloudy day you cannot beat that view.
    

    Taverna BanfiResponded on April 14, 2025

    Thank you so much Nicole for this wonderful and thorough review! We couldn’t agree more—brunch can be high-stakes, and we’re thrilled to hear that we hit the mark for you on your return visit. We're so glad you enjoyed the variety of gluten-free options, from the Chai mango pudding to the desserts (we’re especially proud of that chocolate mousse!). We appreciate your honest feedback on the beet salad and carved beef—it helps us improve and refine the experience for all our guests. And yes, the view really does shine, no matter the weather. We look forward to welcoming you back for another brunch soon! Felicia Barrett General Manager of Taverna Banfi
    

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