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Just a Taste Wine & Tapas Bar

Tapas Restaurant and Wine Bar$$$$

Ithaca

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8.0^/10

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"Great wine flights and simple plates that are good to share."(6 Tips)
"potato wedges with the chipolte sauce"(3 Tips)
"A perfect date spot!"(2 Tips)
"... when I lived here - sangria was strong and delicious & all the tapas..."(3 Tips)

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good for dates
good service
great value
sangria
bar
healthy food
restaurants
fritters
outdoor seating
desserts
casual
trendy
potatoes
garlic
dinner
flatbreads
crowded
well
brussel sprouts
good for special occasions
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Simon KratzerJanuary 30, 2017
Their flat bread is amazing. Call beforehand and make a reservation, so you don't have to wait for your table.
Andrew CSeptember 1, 2016
OMG this place is heaven... Wish I came more often when I lived here - sangria was strong and delicious & all the tapas plates are hot, delicious, and cooked to perfection!!!
Eric HinmanOctober 26, 2014
Get there at 515 to wait in line for their 530 opening. Tables fill up quick - for a good reason. Incredible food. Brussels sprouts + mixed greens in garlic both amazing. Order 3-4 plates per person.
Brad PetersJuly 27, 2016
I always look for wine bars on the road and this is at the top of my list. Great staff and tons of wines. Flights are a must. Cheers.
Jamie KApril 1, 2013
Delicious food. Everything was stellar. They are super busy and don't take reservations, so unless you have an hour to kill on their waiting list, get there when they open.
Noah DavisNovember 1, 2020
Great tapas, right in the commons, good service and quality food at an affordable price
Erik MichielsenJanuary 22, 2016
Get the clams and also the salt cod fritters. Pair nicely with Spanish reds but betting local whites would dance well too.
Amanda LincolnJuly 9, 2012
Delightful! The focaccia with roasted garlic is to die for, spicy shrimp is cilantro-y and delicious. Dip the bread in the leftover shrimp broth! Love this place!
Mark D. FriedmanApril 14, 2018
Order slowly. Great choices. All really good. Russet potato wedge and cheddar broccoli were great. So was kimchi steak
Marc PhillipsNovember 10, 2012
Fantastic restaurant. Slow service, but the food more than made up for it! Definitely get the potatoes and chipotle aioli! A Big Red wine flight is also mandatory.
Phil AdamsJuly 30, 2015
A wine flight is always the right decision. You're getting tapas - flights are the same thing for drinks! Perfect pairings for each dish :)
amanda gumtowOctober 8, 2010
Amazing food. Love to try different flights of wine from around the world when ever I go! The potato wedges with the chipolte sauce is a must as well as the warm chocolate souffle for dessert!
Calvin MultanenMarch 1, 2015
My favorite restaurant in Ithaca. Great variety of tapas and wines for very reasonable prices. Nice date spot.
Lucy N.June 28, 2011
If the weather cooperates, sit on the patio in the back - so much nicer than sidewalk seating at other restaurants. Everything on the menu is great, but the quail was exceptional.
MarkDecember 29, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The brussels sprouts sauteed in brown butter with garlic, pecans, and romano cheese may be the tastiest thing on the planet.
Brittany NormanMarch 28, 2013
Definitely try the Big Reds wine flight. The flatbreads are great and the cheese selection is delicious!
Paul HSeptember 12, 2012
Fantastic place. Great service. The flights are neat. Indoor and outdoor seating. I just wish it had a better indoor atmosphere.
Alex FishJune 15, 2015
Great wine flights and simple plates that are good to share. Try the Rustic Potatoes and the meatballs
MaryEllen ColemanApril 8, 2016
The food was great with perfectly sized portions and fast service. But it was really crowded and noisy.
Ro JJanuary 22, 2014
Been here 10+ times
I know this a tapas bar but the wings are phenomenal! Don't leave without trying them!
Brian KaiserAugust 7, 2010
absolutely some of the best food and wine in ithaca especially if you like something new. menu changes daily and a lot of their food is local. try the caesar salad
Holley ASeptember 10, 2010
It gets crowded fast so if you are in the area before you want to eat, go down and put your name and cellphone on the list! I learned this the hard/stupid way!
Off The QuadApril 6, 2011
Ya can’t go wrong with just a taste of any of the tapas, but we’d definitely recommend finishing off with the Chocolate Ganache.
Angela DayAugust 31, 2019
Nothing special... waitresses weren’t attentive, food was meh. The soufflé (the 1 item I heard was a highlight) was so underwhelming. It was a tiny blob of chocolate lava cake w cream on top.
Yacobus KunharibowoMarch 8, 2014
Come early as you can, especially on Friday evening. The wine is fantastic!
Ro JJanuary 22, 2014
Been here 10+ times
$4 sangrias are unbeatable. Best you'll get in Ithaca.
Jason MossJanuary 24, 2012
If I lived in Ithaca, I would come here daily. Come in January when there is less risk of long waits.
Ed CormanyJanuary 25, 2011
Been here 10+ times
the focaccia is an essential companion to your meal. (or it'd make a nice snack by itself with a glass of wine)
Emily TaiAugust 10, 2014
Always love tapas...:) interesting dishes here.
Patty SingerJuly 22, 2013
Do a wine flight (or 2!) Plenty of options for food, all tasty!
PattyJuly 30, 2012
Everything we ordered tasted great and very well priced! Loved the squash
Yong Lin OngApril 14, 2018
Waited for 2 hours for a table. Staff was unhelpful in getting us the table as soon as possible. Skipped our turn for regular customers even when we have already waited for 90 mins.
sat pAugust 14, 2011
One of the cleanest men's restrooms in a restaurant I've seen in the state of New York.
RandyDecember 22, 2014
Nice place, but a noisy group can really dominate the room.
Ashley VanAusdallFebruary 19, 2014
One of my favorite places to eat in Ithaca!
Phil AdamsJuly 30, 2015
A perfect date spot!
Wando HoltMarch 9, 2014
Space your choices out so that you don't get all of the good at once.
Sarah KaoAugust 25, 2016
Tapas are good!
kylie corwinMarch 18, 2015
Everything
Ro JApril 20, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Must order the sangria!
Ro JJanuary 22, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Braised greens, duh!
Morgen McLaughlinMarch 14, 2010
Absolutely love this wine bar, especially the wine flights!
Anee VeeAugust 9, 2014
Potato wedges don't meet the hype- and no one ever needs that much aioli. No one.
Devin HarriganMarch 13, 2012
Try the big red flight
jim BouderauFebruary 21, 2011
Get the Brian Levine appetizer
OlgaMarch 25, 2015
No tiene nada che ver con la tapas espanolas. Caro, soso y desagradable. Il posto fa schifo, da evitare. Lascia perdere. Has nothing to do with spanish cuisine, отвратительное место, дорого и невкусно

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