Moosewood Restaurant – Mediterranean
This legendary culinary landmark invites guests into a warm, soulful atmosphere where the scent of toasted grains and sautéed aromatics fills the air. Vibrant plates like jewel-toned beet hummus and golden polenta cakes showcase a masterful celebration of the seasons, turning farm-fresh produce into a communal feast of bold textures and bright, zesty flavors.
215, North Cayuga Street, Ithaca, NY, 14850 +16072739610 https://www.moosewoodrestaurant.com/0Cuisine: Mediterranean
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Moosewood Restaurant
Dairy-Free at Moosewood Restaurant
Moosewood Restaurant in Ithaca has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Marinated Olives, Beet Hummus and Tahini Teacake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Moosewood Restaurant
Moosewood Restaurant in Ithaca has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Marinated Olives and Garlicky Greens. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Moosewood Restaurant
Moosewood Restaurant in Ithaca has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Farmer Ground Polenta Cakes, Marinated Olives and Burrata. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Moosewood Restaurant
Moosewood Restaurant in Ithaca has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Marinated Olives and Mushroom Bolognese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Moosewood Restaurant
Moosewood Restaurant in Ithaca has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Garlicky Greens. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Moosewood Restaurant
Moosewood Restaurant in Ithaca has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fiz Cola, Ithaca Root Beer and Garlicky Greens. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Moosewood Restaurant
Moosewood Restaurant in Ithaca has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Marinated Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Moosewood Restaurant
Moosewood Restaurant in Ithaca has 12 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Marinated Olives, Beet Hummus and Tahini Teacake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Moosewood Restaurant
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Farmer Ground Polenta Cakes | 129 g | 44.9 g |
| Market Salad | 31.9 g | 25.3 g |
| Thai Red Curry | 111.9 g | 24.9 g |
| Chaatwala Salad | 150.4 g | 23.1 g |
| Winter Pot Pie | 58.8 g | 22.3 g |
| Tahini Teacake | 26.3 g | 22.2 g |
| Mushroom Bolognese | 0.6 g | 20.1 g |
| Marinated Olives | 1.2 g | 17.8 g |
| Frisée aux Lentilles | 72.8 g | 9.9 g |
| Classic Lemonade | 61.2 g | 7.4 g |
| Vegan Chocolate Cake | 33.6 g | 6.7 g |
| Ithaca Ginger Beer | 46.7 g | 5.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Wednesday - Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Shared Plates
- Bread Basket - $8.8: local sourdough, herb infused olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinated Olives - $9.9: kalamata, castelvetrano, picholine, oil-cured moroccan, orange peel, garlic, red chile Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Farmer Ground Polenta Cakes - $16.5: local cornmeal, romesco sauce, marcona almonds, shaved asiago, leek oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet Hummus - $15.4: house pickled beets, seasonal vegetable crudité, extra virgin olive oil, sumac, toasted pita chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlicky Greens - $11: rapini, garlic, pickled red chilis, gremolata Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Tahini Broccoli - $14.3: Charred broccoli, lemon-tahini dressing, toasted sunflower seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata - $18.7: nys lioni burrata, winter citrus, castleveltrano olives, shaved fennel, watercress, kale-pumpkin seed pesto Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- NYS Cheese Board - $28.6: Chaseholm farm camembert, Jake’s smoked gouda, Lively run cayuga blue, seasonal & dried fruit, membrillo, pickled vegetables, marcona almonds, fresh bread & crackers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Market Salad - $12.1: mixed lettuces, seasonal vegetables & herbs, toasted sunflower seeds. Dressings: buttermilk green goddess, miso ginger, or lemon tahini Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chaatwala Salad - $19.8: local greens & veggies, herbed tofu paneer, date chutney, chaat vinaigrette, toasted cashews, cilantro, curry crunch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frisée aux Lentilles - $17.6: frisee, braised french lentils, toasted hazelnuts, local shiitake, pickled apple, lively run cayuga bleu cheese, roasted shallot vinaigrette, garlic crouton Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Moosewood Burger - $22: roasted mushroom & black bean patty, pickled red onions, NYS sharp or plant-based cheddar, black garlic aioli, toasted brioche bun, roasted potatoes, house ketchup Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Red Curry - $27.5: coconut curry sauce, tamari-baked tofu, roasted cauliflower, mushroom, bok choy, baby corn, coconut rice, toasted cashews, aromatic herbs, pickled red chilis Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moroccan Stew - $27.5: chickpeas, yukon potato, roasted eggplant, zucchini, carrot, currants, harrisa-tomato broth, herbed lemon couscous, apricot-date chutney, toasted almonds, labneh Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Bolognese - $34.1: bronze cut organic pasta, local king trumpet, oyster, and cremini mushroom ragout, baby kale, porcini cream, shaved parmesan Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Winter Pot Pie - $33: local roots & veggies, cranberry beans, celeriac root velouté, herbed puff pastry, cranberry-red onion mostarda Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Moosewood Fudge Brownie - $9.9: Gluten-free brownie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Vegan Chocolate Cake - $13.2: orange chocolate ganache & coconut whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tahini Teacake - $13.2: Maple tahini glaze, candied sesame Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal
Beverages
- Moosewood Ginger Tea - $8.8: Fresh juiced ginger, house citrus mix (orange, lemon, honey), iced or hot Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Paleo, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Classic Lemonade - $7.7
- Sparkling Lemonade - $7.7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Ithaca Root Beer - $4.4 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Ithaca Ginger Beer - $4.4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Fiz Cola - $4.4 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Fiz Up (Lemon-Lime) - $4.4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Coffee - $4.4: Gimmee! Deep Disco, hot or iced
Frequently Asked Questions about Moosewood Restaurant
- Is Moosewood Restaurant dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Moosewood Restaurant has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Marinated Olives, Beet Hummus and Tahini Teacake.
- What can I eat at Moosewood Restaurant on a dairy-free diet?
- Marinated Olives, Beet Hummus and Tahini Teacake carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Moosewood Restaurant have vegan options?
- Yes. 12 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Marinated Olives and Beet Hummus.
- Is Moosewood Restaurant gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Moosewood Restaurant?
- Farmer Ground Polenta Cakes, at roughly 44.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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