Moosewood Restaurant has been serving Ithaca, New York since 1973. This is no normal, average restaurant. It’s been considered one of the best vegetarian restaurants in the nation for decades. Not only that, but Moosewood’s series of cookbooks can be found in kitchens all over the nation and the world. These reasons should be enough to pique your interest even without yet laying your eyes on Moosewood’s beautiful dishes – but read on to see some of the beautiful and tasty things that you can order when you go. You’ll want to plan a trip there right away! Moosewood definitely serves all sorts of great food worth a drive in New York.

Moosewood Restaurant has been popular for more than 50 years. It's a lovely place to eat at any time of year, and its menu changes with the seasons.
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Although it's rare that any seat is empty at Moosewood, the main dining room is open, spacious, and airy. It feels clean and bright, just like the food served at Moosewood.
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Some people have the false belief that vegetarian cuisine is boring. They might even think that the only things one can order at a vegetarian restaurants are salads.
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This salad looks pretty fantastic, though.
They might think that besides salads, there's probably soup, too - but not much else.
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They're wrong. Moosewood Restaurant is one of the best vegetarian restaurants in the nation for a reason. Check out this black bean burger. It looks pretty perfect. It tastes even better.
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This pasta dish looks quite tasty and complex, too.
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How about this whole meal? Everything here looks scrumptious.
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If you want something light, you can order something like this pita and hummus plate.
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Or you can get something that's filling, warm, and hearty instead. A dish like this is perfect for a cold Ithaca day.
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Of course, everything is even better when accompanied by a glass of wine.
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Don't forget to save room for dessert!
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Moosewood Restaurant is epic. Even if you don’t think you like vegetarian cuisine, your mind will be changed when you sit down at a table here. Once you make the drive to Ithaca for Moosewood once, you’ll want to go back time and time again.

If you’re looking for more great things to do in Ithaca, check out this list for ideas: 6 Things That Make Ithaca, New York Perfect For A Romantic Day Trip

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