Ithaca, New York Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on closed-down restaurants in Ithaca, New York, a vibrant city with a population of 66,877 nestled in the scenic Finger Lakes region. Known for its stunning gorges and robust college town atmosphere, Ithaca has seen various dining establishments come and go. Here, we explore the stories behind those that have shut down, including those that permanently closed and those that were temporarily closed before their closing down for good.

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BG Budas
381 Pine Tree Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
Status: Permanently Closed
Closed Date: 1/1/2025

Closed permanently due to staffing difficulties; heartfelt message.

BG Budas
381 Pine Tree Rd
Ithaca, NY
Status: Closed Down
Closed Date: 7/17/2005

BG Budas has closed temporarily for rebranding, according to signage.

Mama Teresa’s Pizzeria – Ithaca – 139 College Ave
139 College Ave
Ithaca, NY 14850
Status: Permanently Closed
Ithaca Beer Co. – Collegetown – Ithaca –
Ithaca, NY 14850
Status: Permanently Closed
The Commons Kitchen – Ithaca – 124 E State St
124 E State St
Ithaca, NY 14850
Status: Permanently Closed
Buffalo Wild Wings – Ithaca – 410 Elmira Road Bldg #3, Suite 200
410 Elmira Road Bldg #3, Suite 200
Ithaca, NY 14850
Status: Permanently Closed
Mehak Cuisine – Ithaca – 410 Eddy St
410 Eddy St
Ithaca, NY 14850
Status: Permanently Closed
Bandwagon Pub – Ithaca – 114 N Cayuga St
114 N Cayuga St
Ithaca, NY 14850
Status: Permanently Closed
BoL – Ithaca – 222 E State St
222 E State St
Ithaca, NY 14850
Status: Permanently Closed
Rulloff’s – Ithaca – 411 College Ave
411 College Ave
Ithaca, NY 14850
Status: Permanently Closed
Burger King – Ithaca – 340 Elmira Rd
340 Elmira Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
Status: Permanently Closed
BRGR HUB – Ithaca – 146 E State St
146 E State St
Ithaca, NY 14850
Status: Permanently Closed
Hai Hong Restaurant – Ithaca – 208 Dryden Rd
208 Dryden Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
Status: Permanently Closed
Apollo Chinese Restaurant – Ithaca – 405 College Ave
405 College Ave
Ithaca, NY 14850
Status: Permanently Closed
Cafe Pacific – Ithaca – 114 Dryden Rd
114 Dryden Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
Status: Permanently Closed
John Thomas Steakhouse – Ithaca – 1152 Danby Rd Ste A
1152 Danby Rd Ste A
Ithaca, NY 14850
Status: Permanently Closed
ZaZa’s Cucina – Ithaca – 622 Cascadilla St
622 Cascadilla St
Ithaca, NY 14850
Status: Permanently Closed
CoreLife Eatery – Ithaca – 740 S Meadow St
740 S Meadow St
Ithaca, NY 14850
Status: Permanently Closed
Luna Inspired Street Food Collegetown – Ithaca – 100 Dryden Rd
100 Dryden Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
Status: Permanently Closed
The Haunt – Ithaca – 702 Willow Ave
702 Willow Ave
Ithaca, NY 14850
Status: Permanently Closed
Applebee’s Grill + Bar – Ithaca – 2300 N Triphammer Rd
2300 N Triphammer Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
Status: Permanently Closed
Pat’s Pizzeria – Ithaca – 222 Elmira Rd
222 Elmira Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
Status: Permanently Closed
Subway – Ithaca – 105 Dryden Rd
105 Dryden Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
Status: Permanently Closed
Burger King – Ithaca – 1010 Ellis Hollow Rd
1010 Ellis Hollow Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
Status: Permanently Closed