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Mira Mediterranean Bistro

311 3rd St, Ithaca, NY 14850-3458
607-272-6472
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Ranked #24 of 175 restaurants in Ithaca
Cuisines: Mediterranean
Good for: Romantic, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Reservations
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Evian
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28 reviews 28 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We wanted to go to the Mexican restaurant but it was completely full of students with a line waiting, so chose the Mediterranean instead. The food was good but I was unprepared for the fact that the hummus wrap was cold, not hot. Should have asked. Food a good, normal price but wine and beer by the glass at $6.00... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

My girlfriend and I chose this based on past reviews and were not disappointed whatsoever! I had the tofu and eggplant stack and she had the stuffed chicken. We both started with the hummus appetizer and ALL was immaculate. From the wonderful staff to the food quality. Sheer perfection

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Trumansburg, New York, United States
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14 reviews 14 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013

A new and creative place to dine. Say hi to Chrissy. As advertised, a nice selection of foods from the Mediterranean.

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Ithaca, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2012

My girlfriend and I had a nice time at Mira. The atmosphere is romantic and inviting. Our waitress was attentive. For appetizers we shared the dips and a salad. The dips were great. I especially liked the hummus. It was velvety and flavored with just the right amount of lemon and garlic. The salad was a basic salad: greens, tomato,... More

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Ithaca, NY and Toronto, Ont.
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16 reviews 16 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2012

I went to "Mira Mediterranean Bistro" with family on a Saturday night in September: we shared the falafel and the charcuterie plate of meats and cheeses, and all three of us chose one of the two specials, the za'atar-encrusted pan-seared tuna, served with a carrot-ginger couscous. These decisions came after much debate: a beet salad almost won out amongst the... More

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Newton, Massachusetts
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12 reviews 12 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 2012

Cute and small, with a great atmosphere. The location ruined the ambiance from the outside, but once you get inside, you are taken away into your dining experience. Fresh Mediterranean food and fast service!

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Toronto, Canada
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13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2012

A pleasant spot on a busy street with outdoor tables which are the first to fill up on nice days. Some of the Mediterranean dishes were very flavorful (hummus) while others were bland (foul madamas). Two serving staff overwhelmed with number of customers made worse by a new, inexperienced server. Meals slow in arriving but OK because we were not... More

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New York
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13 reviews 13 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

The atmosphere is nice, the ingredients are fresh, the food is well prepared, and yet... Somehow the food manages to have almost no flavor to it. Which is really sad, since Mediterranean food should be bursting with flavor. I have several friends who've been and had the same response.

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Ithaca, New York
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8 reviews 8 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

What a great restaurant for a so-so location. If this restaurant was on the commons, it would have a 45 minute wait with the best of them. Great for us that it doesn't! For Ithaca, this would probably be considered on the "nicer" side, although it's still casual. Casual fine dining perhaps.. We had the chicken stuffed with preserved lemons... More

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ithaca,ny
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82 reviews 82 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
211 helpful votes 211 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

I finally tried "Mira" for lunch two weeks ago. Not sure why it took me so long...perhaps it was the image of "Dijon" (the space's last inhabitant) and the drama that was always present in that place. "Mira" is quite the opposite. Quiet and serene. The tables are delicately decorated with small bud vases that spout tiny flowers....not big enough... More

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