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Risley Dining

American · Ithaca

4.4 · 40 reviews Google
scl.cornell.edu

About Risley Dining

Located in Ithaca, United States, Risley Dining offers a convenient dining experience with both delivery and dine-in options. We strive to provide a welcoming atmosphere for everyone, featuring a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking lot. We accept both debit and credit cards for your ease of p...

Located in Ithaca, United States, Risley Dining offers a convenient dining experience with both delivery and dine-in options. We strive to provide a welcoming atmosphere for everyone, featuring a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking lot. We accept both debit and credit cards for your ease of payment. We are open Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 2 PM. With a rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 40 reviews, we are committed to serving our community. Please note that we are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

What Customers Say About Risley Dining

Risley Dining is a popular choice, especially for gluten-free and lactose-intolerant diners. Customers praise the atmosphere and food quality, particularly the Chinese BBQ ribs and nachos. Some find the dessert options lacking and the plate disposal process intensive.

Popular Dishes

poke Chinese bbq ribs nachos Cornell dairy ice cream

Best For

Solo Dining Casual Quick Bite

Tip: It's a must-go place for gluten and lactose intolerant individuals due to its variety of suitable options.

Features

🚗 Delivery Accessible

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Explore the area around Risley Dining

Risley Dining is located in Ithaca, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Parks & Gardens

  • Farrand Garden (A 561m) — park in Tompkins County, New York, United States of America
  • Deans Garden (A 590m) — park in the United States of America
  • Rockwell Azalea Garden (A 601m) — park in the United States of America
  • Students Centennial Garden (A 644m) — park in the United States of America

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  • Andrew D. White statue (A 476m) — Statue on the campus of Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
  • Sheldon Memorial Exedra and Sundial (Cornell) (A 532m) — Monument at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
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  • Mann Library (A 653m) — main library of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
  • 900 Stewart Avenue (A 680m) — building in Ithaca, New York

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Frequently asked questions about Risley Dining

Risley Dining is located at 535 Thurston Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850, Ithaca.
Near Risley Dining you can find points of interest such as Andrew D. White statue, Sheldon Memorial Exedra and Sundial (Cornell), Farrand Garden, Deans Garden.
Risley Dining offers american cuisine.
Risley Dining has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Risley Dining offers the following services: dine-in, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Risley Dining based on customer reviews are: poke, Chinese bbq ribs, nachos, Cornell dairy ice cream.
Risley Dining is ideal for solo dining, casual dining, quick bites.
Risley Dining is a popular choice, especially for gluten-free and lactose-intolerant diners. Customers praise the atmosphere and food quality, particularly the Chinese BBQ ribs and nachos. Some find the dessert options lacking and the plate disposal process intensive.
It's a must-go place for gluten and lactose intolerant individuals due to its variety of suitable options.
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Risley Dining Ithaca Reviews

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Reviews (40)
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Emily

I like the Chinese bbq ribs and the nachos are always fire. This dining hall is smaller , which I like because I can actually find where things are. I appreciate the easy to find trash can. Good food choices, aesthetic atmosphere. The only issue is that the desserts are pretty bad. The brownie tasted like dirt and the cake had overly sweet icing. Also lack of ice cream.

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Samuel Pavelites

Great food, plate disposal is a little more intensive than the other dining halls.

Emily
Emily

I like the Chinese bbq ribs and the nachos are always fire. This dining hall is smaller , which I like because I can actually find where things are. I appreciate the easy to find trash can. Good food choices, aesthetic atmosphere. The only issue is that the desserts are pretty bad. The brownie tasted like dirt and the cake had overly sweet icing. Also lack of ice cream.

Samuel Pavelites
Samuel Pavelites

Great food, plate disposal is a little more intensive than the other dining halls.

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Anson Yip

IMO the best on North Campus and one of the best in all of campus. Has less choices but items are better made and tastier.

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Natalie

Best dining hall at Cornell😍

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Louisa Benatovich

Great for gluten-free.

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Benjamin Shapiro

Poke is 👌👌👌👌👌

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Constantine Vontas
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Joshua Chaitin-Pollak
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Gregg Rogers
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Zeke Lawrence
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İlker ERDOĞMUŞ
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D Matta
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Christian Kanlian
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June Luu
Natalie
Natalie

Best dining hall at Cornell😍

Constantine Vontas
Constantine Vontas
Joshua Chaitin-Pollak
Joshua Chaitin-Pollak
Gregg Rogers
Gregg Rogers
Zeke Lawrence
Zeke Lawrence
İlker ERDOĞMUŞ
İlker ERDOĞMUŞ
D Matta
D Matta
Christian Kanlian
Christian Kanlian
June Luu
June Luu
Anson Yip
Anson Yip

IMO the best on North Campus and one of the best in all of campus. Has less choices but items are better made and tastier.

Louisa Benatovich
Louisa Benatovich

Great for gluten-free.

Benjamin Shapiro
Benjamin Shapiro

Poke is 👌👌👌👌👌

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Tanuj Chawla

Must go place for gluten and lactose intolerant. The all you can eat diner offers a variety of starters, salads, soups and main course items. The staff is courteous and will happily take requests. You also get Cornell dairy ice cream(not sure if that was lactose free)

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Michael Sutor

Risley offres a somewhat sizable arrangement of delicious food! Risley has many great options for vegeterians and vegans; it's also completely nut free. The atmosphere at Risley is that of an elegant, high ceiling, Hogwarts-like, dining hall. I would recommend Risley if you're looking a good feel of Cornell dining halls.

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Daniel Hicks
Tanuj Chawla
Tanuj Chawla

Must go place for gluten and lactose intolerant. The all you can eat diner offers a variety of starters, salads, soups and main course items. The staff is courteous and will happily take requests. You also get Cornell dairy ice cream(not sure if that was lactose free)

Daniel Hicks
Daniel Hicks
Michael Sutor
Michael Sutor

Risley offres a somewhat sizable arrangement of delicious food! Risley has many great options for vegeterians and vegans; it's also completely nut free. The atmosphere at Risley is that of an elegant, high ceiling, Hogwarts-like, dining hall. I would recommend Risley if you're looking a good feel of Cornell dining halls.

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Omar Elhosseni

Good food, not a lot of options and you have to clean your own plate. Seating is somewhat limited.

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Kushal Kumar
Kushal Kumar
Kushal Kumar
Omar Elhosseni
Omar Elhosseni

Good food, not a lot of options and you have to clean your own plate. Seating is somewhat limited.

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Leon Burbank

Poor selection of fruits and vegetables and pathetic attempt at Mexican cuisine— this place will be the reason why I will cry myself to sleep tonight. If God truly exists, he would not have allowed this non-air-conditioned, sour-smelling Satan’s armpit to exist. If you are looking for food that looks and tastes like this, I think Walmart’s pet aisle has cheaper and better options. As I shoved spoonful after spoonful of this barely edible concoction down my abused mouth, I wished that I am the chandeliers that dimly illuminated this place— hanging motionlesly from the ceiling.

Leon Burbank
Leon Burbank

Poor selection of fruits and vegetables and pathetic attempt at Mexican cuisine— this place will be the reason why I will cry myself to sleep tonight. If God truly exists, he would not have allowed this non-air-conditioned, sour-smelling Satan’s armpit to exist. If you are looking for food that looks and tastes like this, I think Walmart’s pet aisle has cheaper and better options. As I shoved spoonful after spoonful of this barely edible concoction down my abused mouth, I wished that I am the chandeliers that dimly illuminated this place— hanging motionlesly from the ceiling.

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Good Rating
4.4/5 stars
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american
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Services

🚚 Delivery
🍴 Dine-in

Dining Options

🍽️ Dine In
🚚 Delivery

Restaurant Info

🕐 Hours Today
Closed
Rating
4.4/5
💬 Reviews
40
⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 25 min to 1 hr here
📞 Phone
+1 607-255-4229
🌐 Website
scl.cornell.edu

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Wheelchair Accessible
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535 Thurston Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850

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Andrew D. White statue

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Sheldon Memorial Exedra and Sundial (Cornell)

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park in Tompkins County, New York, United States of America

A 561m
Deans Garden

park in the United States of America

A 590m
Rockwell Azalea Garden

park in the United States of America

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Olin Library (Cornell)

library building at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, U.S.A.

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park in the United States of America

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