Taverna Banfi menu — United States
130 Statler Dr, Ithaca, NY · 607-254-2565Browse 57 items from Taverna Banfi's menu. AI reference images help explain the dishes; they are not photos of the restaurant's actual food.
STARTERS

Fresh housemade mozzarella served with prosciutto, figs, pickled lemon zest, shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, balsamic reduction, and cracked black pepper.

Tender grilled octopus served with savory chorizo, a chilled almond-based soup, crunchy Marcona almonds, and fresh radish.

Crispy fried artichokes served with pickled onions, radish, and a vegan citrus aïoli.

Crab Cake
$21A pan-seared crab cake served with a creamy corn succotash and a fresh fennel and arugula salad tossed in a lemon vinaigrette.

A creamy ricotta cheese dip served with oven-dried tomatoes, eggplant confit, roasted garlic, and pine nuts, accompanied by toasted crostini.

A creamy cauliflower soup topped with crispy potatoes, fresh tomatoes, and a drizzle of truffle oil.
SALADS

A fresh mix of salad greens topped with currants, pine nuts, radish, and shaved Parmesan cheese, finished with a lemon vinaigrette and balsamic glaze.

A fresh baby kale salad served with parmesan crisps, crunchy croutons, grape tomatoes, and a classic Caesar dressing.

This salad features roasted butternut squash, creamy herb Boursin cheese, candied walnuts, and crispy fried sweet potato, all tossed in a honey vinaigrette.
PASTAS

This dish features cascatelli pasta tossed in an Italian sausage meat sauce with peas, chili flakes, and Pecorino-Romano cheese.

Soft ricotta dumplings served in a creamy vodka tomato sauce, topped with earthy maitake mushrooms and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

Delicate angel hair pasta tossed with shrimp in a savory herb-infused sauce and finished with Pecorino-Romano cheese.

This pasta dish features campanelle noodles tossed in a creamy cashew sauce with oven-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, cippolini onions, and broccolini, finished with a topping of smoked focaccia breadcrumbs.
ENTREES

This pan-seared duck breast is served with smooth carrot purée, buttery fondant potatoes, braised red cabbage, a crispy duck fat tuile, and a sweet-and-sour maple currant sauce.

Roasted chicken served with wild mushroom-filled pasta, butternut squash, and a savory smoked mussel sauce.

Salmon
$35Roasted salmon served with root vegetables, pickled onions, fried capers, and toasted quinoa, finished with a leek white wine sauce and herb oil.

A New York strip steak served with creamy mashed potatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, kale, and a savory meat-based sauce.

This 22-ounce bone-in ribeye is served with onion rings, asparagus, a shallot cream sauce, and a black garlic and squid ink compound butter.

A slow-cooked lamb shank served with pancetta, Tuscan beans, and broccolini, finished with a Chianti wine sauce, fresh gremolata, and crispy fried onions.

Crispy vegetable and quinoa fritters served with oven-dried tomatoes, tomato sauce, and red pepper pesto.
SIDES

Fresh mushrooms sautéed until tender and lightly seasoned.

Creamy, smooth mashed potatoes.

Tender stalks of broccolini lightly charred on the grill.

Tender white beans simmered with olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs.
DESSERT

A rich chocolate hazelnut cheesecake served with raspberry sauce, dark chocolate bark, white chocolate ganache, and honey-roasted hazelnuts.

Tiramisu
$12A classic Italian dessert featuring espresso-soaked sponge biscuits layered with a creamy Marsala wine mousse and finished with caramel.

A creamy coconut-based pudding served with a tangy passion fruit sauce and topped with toasted coconut.

Apple Crisp
$12A warm baked apple dessert topped with candied pecans and a scoop of Cornell vanilla ice cream.

A rich chocolate cake infused with coffee liqueur, served with raspberry sauce, a crisp chocolate wafer, and chocolate-covered espresso beans.

A vanilla ice cream sundae topped with crunchy amaretti cookies, Marcona almonds, and premium Italian cherries.
BREAKFAST

This all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet features a variety of hot items like eggs, meats, and potatoes, alongside a selection of smoked salmon, fresh fruit, pastries, breads, cereals, and yogurt.

Two farm-fresh eggs prepared to your preference, served with toast and your choice of pork, chicken, vegetarian sausage, or applewood smoked bacon.

Two poached eggs served on an English muffin with your choice of Canadian bacon, smoked salmon, or sautéed spinach, all topped with hollandaise sauce.

Frittata
$18A fluffy, open-faced Italian-style omelet served with your choice of three ingredients, including various meats, vegetables, and cheeses.

Omelet
$18A three-egg omelet served with toast and your choice of three fillings, with additional ingredients available for an extra charge.

Whole wheat toast topped with avocado, your choice of eggs, fresh arugula, pickled red onions, and feta cheese.

This breakfast dish features over-easy eggs served on a crispy corn tortilla with braised black beans, avocado, pico de gallo, and lime crema, accompanied by your choice of home-fried potatoes, quinoa hash, or melon.
HEALTHY CHOICES

Oatmeal
$12Warm oatmeal topped with apple compote, fresh blueberries, and Cornell maple syrup.

Fruit Plate
$14A refreshing selection of fresh pineapple, melon, pink grapefruit, oranges, and strawberries.

Acai Bowl
$13A chilled, blended acai berry base topped with housemade maple-nut granola, fresh banana, berries, kiwi, toasted coconut, and local honey.

Rolled oats soaked overnight and topped with shredded apples, mixed berries, toasted slivered almonds, and Cornell maple syrup.

A bowl of housemade maple-nut granola served with fresh berries and banana, accompanied by your choice of yogurt or milk.
FROM THE GRIDDLE

A crisp Belgian waffle topped with berry compote, whipped cream, and Cornell maple syrup.

Pancakes
$15Fluffy griddle-cooked pancakes served with Cornell maple syrup and your choice of blueberries, bananas, or chocolate chips.

Thick-cut French toast flavored with vanilla bean, topped with fresh mixed berries, whipped cream, and authentic Cornell maple syrup.

A hearty skillet of house-smoked steak, peppers, and onions topped with hollandaise sauce and eggs prepared to your preference, served with a side of toast.
SMOOTHIES

A refreshing blend of kale, spinach, pineapple, avocado, and banana mixed with coconut water.

A refreshing blend of raspberries, blackberries, banana, yogurt, and pomegranate juice.

A refreshing blend of mango, strawberry, pineapple, and raspberry mixed with coconut water and pineapple juice.
BEVERAGES

A freshly brewed, medium-roast coffee served hot.

A selection of premium, high-quality loose-leaf and bagged teas from the renowned Harney & Sons tea company.

A warm, sweetened beverage made by blending cocoa powder or melted chocolate with hot milk or water.

Espresso
$10A concentrated, small serving of coffee brewed by forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee beans.

A cappuccino is an espresso-based coffee drink topped with a layer of steamed milk foam.

A latte is a coffee drink made with a shot of espresso and steamed milk, topped with a thin layer of foam.

A refreshing drink made by extracting the juice from fresh oranges.

A glass of juice made from freshly squeezed pink grapefruit.
About this menu
Menu items include Housemade Mozzarella, Grilled Octopus, Fried Artichokes.
Menu captured from https://www.menuguide.com/NY/Ithaca/Taverna-Banfi,
This is an unofficial menu. SeEat is not affiliated with the restaurant. Offerings and prices may vary by location.
AI dish images and labels are decision support only. Confirm allergies and safety-critical dietary needs with the restaurant.
Original menu
The restaurant's menu as listed on a delivery platform (prices there may differ from dining in), collected on 2026-10-12. The dishes and AI reference images above were organized from it.



