I was in Ithaca for the weekend and the Fine Line was highly recommended. I went on Friday night and sat a the Chef's Bar overlooking the cooking area. The menu had so many interesting choices, that I had a hard time making a decision...however I had been told the scallops were a must. So I did two appetizers, the... more

The appetizer is to die for, especially the scallops and crab fritters. The waiter service varies depending on who you get. Ask for Patrick as your server, you would not regret it. more

My husband and I visited Ithaca for a little romantic getaway, and our dinner at Fineline Bistro was our favorite. Excellent food, just the right atmosphere (upscale but not at all stuffy or pretentious) friendly attentive and knowledgeable service. We were very impressed, and left full and happy. more

Food quality and prep were professional, and the whole place has a nice buzz. It's wonderful what they've done to this location. Service was attentive and warm. I probably wouldn't go back because when I think about spending $100 for a meal, I just really want some place quieter. Sometimes I do enjoy seeing the food prepared, but the way... more

Good range of standard and creative bistro fare. Nice warm ambiance and decent selection of wines. more

My wife and I recently had dinner at the Fineline Bistro in downtown Ithaca. We spent around $80 on entrees, dessert, and a glass of wine each, which places Fineline on the pricier side of Ithaca's restaurants - expect over $20 per entree. The food was OK - no real complaints except for feeling like things were a little overpriced... more

Had a solid experience at Fineline Bistro tonight. Food and atmosphere were the perfect blend of upscale and relaxed, a big help in providing a larger city feel for quaint Ithaca, NY. We were politely greeted by the host and seated immediately. We enjoyed a great glass of red wine and shared a mouth-watering appetizer (seared scallops) and entree (tenderloing/frites... more

What a Great surprise. Every aspect of our experience at Fineline Bistro was exceptional. Seated right at our reservation time. Attentive wait staff. Appropriate spacing between tables. Now---the food....well prepared and delicious. Unfortunately, we did not have time to enjoy the deserts, perhaps next time! more

My husband and I recently took a trip to Ithaca and were excited to try Fine Line after all the good things we read about it. It's possible we just ordered the wrong stuff, but we were looking to eat a bit light so we kept our orders basic. The service was a bit spotty. Our server was very nice... more