My wife and I eat at Cortese on a regular basis.
Some nights are better than others. I can relate to some of the bad reviews here because it is one of Binghamton's most popular restaurants and has been for years and years. It does get busy and when it gets really busy, it gets cramped and service suffers [mildly] as a result.
Overall, the service is excellent, the food is terrific, and the atmosphere is downright comfortable, especially with the renovations in the bar area.
5 stars, highly recommended!
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