Cortese Restaurant - Binghamton

We heard great things and decided to try them as an option to help for our high time in the double tree hilton next month. we asked for a well-made steak for our 5 years old and we were brought out a rare steak. we have politely asked to fix it. it came out again rarely and mostly pink inside. that is the best part. we asked for the manager (chris) and he refused to accept the steak was still rare. he then began to show a flashlight on a clear pink steak and said it was well done. wow. thankfully we came in before we submit a catering order.

The eating is excellent, I had filet with the side of the narrow haare pasta and the red soße is sooo good! the service was a little slow. space is very busy making reservations in any case and do not expect to always come to this time. will be returning

Atmosphere was nice and we had a nice time. Waiter was awesome. Food was very average to not very good at all. 2 of us had steak and there wasn't a drop of juice on the steak or plate. They were completely dry. Guessing maybe they were cooked previously and heated up. They were barley warm at best. Scallops were good/tender, but not hot. Pizza was so-so. Side of pasta was cold and dry with a very generic sauce that didn't seem to be home made. Fettuccini Alfredo was good. Overall disappointing. Was last here about 10 years ago and it was outstanding.

A Binghamton signature restaurant. This is about as authentic an Italian menu as you will find in the Greater Binghamton area. I have always been a fan of their pizza. The more times may change, excellence stays the same.

Ten of dined in for dinner. Everyone had a great meal. First time I got a dinner salad and it tasted great. I also got a Florentine (spinach) pizza to go, one of my all time favorites. All Italian food is top notch and sizzling with garlic steaks and chops are signature items here. Can't go wrong, but it can be crowded, so get a reservation!