Moosewood Restaurant

A legendary vegetarian restaurant that opened in 1973. Its eponymous cookbook became a nationwide favorite, and the restaurant is considered one of the pioneers of American vegetarian cooking.

Moosewood was founded in 1973 inside the DeWitt Mall by a group of partners. It is known for its collective management and natural, whole ingredients. The Moosewood Cookbook is one of the best-selling vegetarian cookbooks in the United States, and the restaurant has received the James Beard Foundation's 'American Classics' award. The menu changes daily and features soups, stews, fish, and desserts, at moderate prices. It is located on the north side of Ithaca's pedestrian mall and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are recommended on weekends.

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Lunch and dinner service (check the official website)

Vegetarian · Restaurant · Time-honored brand

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