Parrilla Event Center - Ithaca

Great atmosphere, clever menu. My son loved the seafood, and my mother enjoyed her salad.

The highlight of the service was our interactions with the hostess and the manager. The waiter vacillated between dismissive and unavailable. The food took a long time to arrive, and the flavor combinations didn’t quite hit the mark. Moreover, the preparations could use more attention to detail: the salad and the burrata had almost no salt, the center of the gnocchi was sandy and not pillowy, and the octopus had an off aftertaste. While I appreciate the chef’s willingness to improve our dining experience, the meal was defined more by its misses than its hits.

First time diners here (though we had lunch after a round of golf a couple weeks ago . This time we brought friends from Buffalo and Arizona. Great service and terrific food. Hangar Steak frites were good and it was an ample serving. The Octopus (3 orders was amazing. The Mussels as an appetizer with bread were a wonderful surprise. My wife had a sensational Smoke&Mirrors drink or 2 : …nice presentation! We will return!

Came here for brunch with friends today and had a lovely meal. This is a newer restaurant in the former Country Club of Ithaca, now renamed RaNic. The staff was attentive and friendly and we were taken care of quite well. The brunch menu felt small however, we all were able to find something to eat! It was not a problem to have our orders tweaked to meet dietary requests too. We really appreciated that. Pricing was in the normal range for brunch and overall I felt that the experience to price ratio was appropriate. I have no doubt that this business will be evolving and changing for a few years. It takes time to create something new, find a focus and build a reputation. Give it a chance!

First of all, I highly recommend going here! I 've visited quite a few times and it 's always been an excellent time. They also hosted and catered one event for me, which turned out wonderfully. They were helpful and attentive in the planning and brought everything together. After the event, I kept getting texts from my friends thanking me and saying I was a wonderful host. I felt like I hadn 't really done anything but pick the venue and then enjoy the evening!The brunch is also excellent. I recommend the french toast with Bree or buffalo Mac.For dinner, I love the burger, burrata, or smashed fingerlings.The staff are kind and welcoming, and I appreciate that the menu uses a lot of local ingredients. 10/10. I 'll definitely be going back.