Gourmet/Fusion Restaurant on the Commons:
If you walked into Madelines from the Ithaca Commons, you would think that you were in San Francisco, LA or New York City. Not only does it offer an eclectic menu, complete bar, fabulous wine list, it also has a dessert bar to kill for. The restaurant is large and conveniently located at State and Aurora streets at the gateway to the Commons. I always stop by Madelines whenever I visit Ithaca. There are some seats outside where you can watch the foot traffic on the Commons, which is nice during the long summer nights. Even if you skip dinner, I would definitely sample the AMAZING desserts and have an espresso or drink.
Parking is not a problem, but I would definitely get a reservation any night with a holiday or that Cornell, Ithaca College or Ithaca High School have a reunion/graduation.
by Erron Silverstein (closed) on October 18, 2006