“ Mia Restaurant has moved from the middle of the Ithaca Commons to the old space that the Just a Taste restaurant occupied for years, 116 N. Aurora St. They've given the space a tasteful makeover and reinvented themselves as Mia Tapas Bar. Many restaurants are closed during January on Monday & Tuesday, so my friend and I were happy to discover they were open last night, as it was a bitterly cold 0°. We were instantly greeted by a friendly woman and then our waitperson Will came to offer us food & drink menus. My friend and I love to share plates, so the idea of tapas intrigued us. The first thing we got was the Mushroom Leek Soup - Sweet potato wakame noodles, Enoki mushrooms, carrots & soft tofu in a mushroom & ginger broth. I could eat this soup EVERY DAY in the winter, it was so savory and satisfying, and i highly recommend trying it! Next up, we shared the Northern style Indian chana dahl with spinach, (I would've liked a bit more spice) the Grilled Portobello mushroom satay with peanut sauce, (lovely but a rather small portion) and finally, the homemade vegetable spring rolls (tasty but a bit crunchier than I would've liked). My friend enjoyed the evening's special whiskey cocktail, and I tried a Mocking Dragon mocktail, which was Passionfruit Purée, Lime Juice, Ithaca Beer Company Ginger Beer, & Cucumber. Super yummy! We ended our feast with some complimentary mango mousse (our fabulous waitperson Will overheard that it was my friend's birthday) and it was delicious. All in all, a lovely experience and I wish the new owners all the best in their new location. The restaurant business is a tough one, so I hope the Ithaca foodie crowd comes out to experience Aurora St.'s latest offering. ”

“ This has always been a reliable option for a nice dinner. There are a variety of small and large plates (all appropriately portioned) as it is a tapas restaurant. There are also a variety of dishes ranging from curries to noodles to wings. The service is good. I have enjoyed the food each time I have come. They also have specials every night for tapas, entrees, and drinks. Note there are also a variety of dishes from different cuisines and cultures. ”

“ Went to Ithaca to see a show and decided to try Mia for Dinner. They do not take reservations, but luckily it was 20 degrees outside and the students were gone so there were plenty of tables available. We were quickly seated in between two other tables but there was enough space so it didn't feel like they were eating with us. The cocktails were solid, they had a couple new ones on the menu that hit the spot. If you like bourbon and they still have it, try the Adirondack. For food we split the samosa duck puffs with home made mango chutneys. The puff itself was ok, not quite as flavorful as I would have liked but the chutneys made up for it. My wife ordered the seabass in a spicy red curry and I ordered the NY strip. The seabass was fantastic! Beautifully cooked and the red curry complimented the delicate fish perfectly. Highly recommend it. My strip however was not quite what I was hoping it would be. Seasoning was ok, but advertised as indian spiced so I was expecting more. They slightly over cooked it to a medium and there was quite a bit of gristle. It came with arugula salad which was ok and white rice which was white rice. 8 out of 10 on the desserts. Thai coffee creme brûlée was excellent. The flavor and texture of the mango cheesecake was on point but little to no mango flavor. Bill came to $145, that's including 4 cocktails between the two of us. Overall, the food was solid and drinks were on point. I would probably try it again, but I wouldn't order the strip. ”

“ Pretty pricey for the food provided, but the pork ribs are pretty good. Service was okay, bartender was fun and attentive. Ambiance is nice but can get loud if it is super busy. ”

“ What a pleasant surprise in Ithaca! There was a great variety of small and large plates here of varying spice levels with Thai and Indian flavors. I had the large plate of roasted duck which was delicious in a savory sauce and bok choy. We also got a Penang curry with beef which was very spicy in a very good way. Memorable small plates included the mushroom satay and lotus fritters. I would skip the Dahl app and sea bass entree next time. We really enjoyed this meal! ”

“ Came here on graduation weekend (reserved ahead of time of course). Each person gets to choose an appetizer, entree, and a dessert for $60 per person. Since we came in a group of 5, we shared the appetizers family style. For apps: seared tuna, crab wonton, beef skewers, shrimp with curry. The seared tuna has a strong pepper taste (so stay away if you don't like that). The beef skewers were deliciously marinated but a little on the dry side. The shrimp with curry was delicious (on the menu it says it's prawn, it's really just regular shrimp). The highlight was the crab wonton - this was delicious including the soup that came with it! For entree: I got duck in sweet and sour sauce, with rice on the side - this duck was absolutely delicious. Crispy skin, tender meat - the sauce was also really good albeit a tad too sweet. For dessert: did a little family style as well - mango cheesecake, lemon sorbet, and lava cake. The lemon sorbet was underwhelming. The mango cheesecake and lava cake were absolutely delicious. The lava cake had a raspberry swirl on top of the ice cream. The chocolate inside did melt like a lava (always the test of a good a lava cake), and the cake itself is pretty good, tasted like regular chocolate cake. Overall, a wonderful place to grab dinner at for a special occasion - the name of this restaurant lives up! ”

“ Mia was so wonderful ! Really tasty food, great service and a nice ambiance made for a five star experience all around. The menu has lots of small plates and some decadent sounding entrees. You can make a meal out of the small plates alone if you order enough! It was hard to pass on some of the mouthwatering entrees though. We started off with a few small plates -- bbq pork bao and grilled portobellos in peanut sauce. Pork bao are my favorite and these were no exception - the pork was super juicy and flavorful. Mushrooms weren't much to write home about but ordering a veggie at least made me feel a little better about myself. The highlight of my meal was for sure the beef stir fry which came in the sweetest sauce with so many fresh veggies and well cooked meat. This came with a side of fluffy white rice. My husband loved his crispy duck. We both cleared our plates! Mia has a full bar and you can wash everything down with a cocktail or choose from a selection of local wines and beers. It's all about the local wine in Ithaca, so of course we had to order some. Our server was super attentive and even though the restaurant felt crowded he continually came over to check in. If I return to Ithaca Mia will surely be on my list. ”