Welcome to The Rook. We're a New American restaurant in Ithaca's West End offering a modern take on old favorites. Our passion for quality ingredients and classic techniques combined with educated innovation drive our menus. VOTED ITHACA’S “BEST NEW RESTAURANT 2016” BY THE READERS OF THE ITHACA TIMES!
Join us early for drinks and small plates, enjoy a full dinner, or save room for our late night menu until 12am.

Duck fat- fried chicken, over a bed of collard greens

The Rook dining room

Outdoor seating is available as weather dictates from April - October

Our ever changing Snackboard

Craft cocktails at our full bar

Housemade spaetzle with gruyère cream sauce and crispy shallots

Fried Chicken box from our late night menu
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