Allechant

This charming little restaurant offers, hands down, the best brunch in Ithaca. Dinner is incredible, too, and I've had some of my top dining experiences in town here with friends drinking wine watching the setting summer sun. Like all things good and natural in this clime, Allechant changes as the seasons do, with the lovely evening outdoor patio experience giving way to the warmth of the hearth during winter months. If I had to pick its foremost defining feature, I'd wager that the hospitality - the welcoming care and attention to detail - Allechant's waitstaff and ever-present owner pay to each person's visit is the real treat here. Thanks for existing Allechant! Santé!

A small cozy bistro that has an excellent brunch. The bistro is tastefully decorated, and the seats are well spaced out. The staff is attentive and friendly. Reservations are strongly recommended. We had the waffle, with pecans, pear, and cinnamon honey butter and Eggs Edinburgh. They were delicious and the portions just right. Te OJ was freshly squeezed, and the hot chocolate was a tad too sweet but chocolaty. Do note the very unusual opening hours. The bistro is opened on Thursday to Saturday from 5.30pm to 9pm and on Sunday from 10am to 2pm.

We have been going to Allechant since it has opened, and I have always thought it was a special place. Today, I can honestly say that Matt has taken it to an even higher level. Bravo! Excellent brunch, with many of the same recipes that have reliably delivered on deliciousness, as well as some new small touches that have elevated the dining experience there.

The 26 letters of the English language seem measly when trying to form any sentence adequate enough to express my true love for Allechant. I know that’s an outrageous statement, but everything this place offers—the incredible food, the amazing people and management, the wonderful atmosphere—makes it the best restaurant in Ithaca, bar-none. My partner and I have probably been to Allechant 20+ times in the past two years, and it never disappoints. The brunch menu is full of fantastic staples and seasonal takes, the dinner menu is inventive and substantial, the desserts are to die for, and the serving sizes are perfect (you always feel satisfied, but rarely like you’ve over-eaten). Plus, the coffee and chai are among some of the best we’ve had locally, and the wine selection is solid, too. Plus. (And a big plus here.) The workers are INCREDIBLE!!! Seeing Matt and Katie truly brightens our week whenever we come by. Wherever we go, Allechant will always be in our hearts, and we cannot recommend this place enough.

10/10 would recommend this place! There was a mix up with our reservation (on the part of our travel website, not the restaurant), but the hostess went out of her way to get us in, even so far as to run out to the car to flag us back into the restaurant. The owner was so nice and came out and apologized. The service was exceptional. The atmosphere was classy and the food was delicious. It’s definitely worth making a reservation for!

By far, the best restaurant in Ithaca. I got the steak dish and my husband had the pork tenderloin. Excellent. From our first bite of the buratta appetizer special, I told my husband, “Oh, this is the best meal we’ve had in Ithaca.” I love to cook and every layer of each dish was well seasoned. The atmosphere is so calm. The server was attentive, but not invasive. Really struck the perfect balance.