Reviews of The Commons Kitchen

I tend to hand out too many 5-star reviews. The first reason is, I tend to only review the places I like. I always feel like people who leave 3 or 2-star reviews are just kinda jerks. 1-star reviews are for warning people of something truly awful. That said, I'm going to start handing out more 4-star reviews because all my previous 5's cheapen the real 5 star spots I get to experience. The Commons Kitchen is a legit 5 Star! My fiance and I shared the Mezza, a sampler of traditional Mediterranean appetizers (think baba ganoush, pita, grape leaves, etc...) which was excellent. For entrees, I had the Berbere Lamb Tagine and she had the Chicken Couscous. Both were tender and perfectly seasoned. It was the perfect amount of food and all at an exceptionally reasonable price. This place has delicious food with unique flavors you'd have a hard time finding executed this well anywhere else in Ithaca. If you've been looking for a place like this since Istanbul closed, you'll find it again at The Commons Kitchen.

Had the salmon tagine and it was excellent. Wonderfully spiced and cooked with olives, peppers, potato, carrots, and lemon. Presented in the traditional tagine dish. You can also get a lot of your usual Mediterranean fare here, but if you’re at a Moroccan restaurant, you should eat their specials imho! The atmosphere and decor is really fun & exotic feeling. Had baklava for dessert, and the mint tea was served the traditional way, very sweet, long dramatic pour into attractive glasses. Highly recommend.

This is one of those hidden gems on the Ithaca Commons. It may not look like much on the outside, but this place is magical. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. We had these amazing fried brussel sprouts with some hot tea to start. My significant other and I both got a couscous dish, and they were superb. Check this place out, you will not regret it!