Cortese Restaurant INC
Binghamton, NY 13904
Phone: (607) 723-6477
User Reviews for Cortese Restaurant INC
10/18/2007 Posted by davesuez
An outstanding restaurant not only for their Italian food but also for their varied menu. Something for everyone. The Filet Mignon with milinaise sauce is the best in town but you better like garlic. The same holds true for the prime rib, without the milinaise, very tender and juicy. The pasta dishes are plentiful, the sauce is good but not the best in town. The pizzas are not your traditional pizza but are fantastic. I have to take a couple of them to NC when we visit our daughter and son-in-law who absolutely love them. Very professional wait staff, efficient and knowledgeable about wines and menu items. Our favorite restaurant in the area due to the diverse menu.
Pros: Varied menu; great service; wonderful atmosphere
Cons: Fairly high priced for Italian dishes; have had better pasta sauce
10/04/2007 Posted by cpgruber
Okay, I grew up in Binghamton. But I have lived in the Boston area, in Chicagoland, and in Lala land (So Cal) each for six years or more. So I’ll just say, Cortese’s is the real deal. Sure in those major metropolitan areas there are better restaurants, but in a community like Binghamton (the Triple Cities), there is nothing to compare. This is “family Italian” at its best. The pastas are authentic and simple when they need to be (pesto with basil, nuts and cheese without cream thank you very much) but rich in variety; the wine list is not extensive, but intelligently chosen; the wait staff are mature but attentive; on any given night, it is crowded with people of all ages. You won’t have a better Italian dining experience in a radius of 100 miles.
Pros: Southern italian done right
Cons: not fancy, not refined
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