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South Main Street · Cortland, NY · Since 1932

Homemade pasta, meatballs and sauce, the way it's always been.

A small, old-time Italian dining room with a handful of booths, Italian music on, and fresh-made pasta coming out of the kitchen three nights a week.

Thu–Sat · 5–8 PM Cash or check Reservations recommended
Melodyland
RESTAURANT
Checking hours…
Open three nights
Thursday – Saturday
5:00 to 8:00 PM · closed Sunday–Wednesday
Bring cash
Cash or check only
There's an ATM right next door
Call ahead
Small room, short hours
Reserving a booth is a good idea
1932Same building on South Main

Nearly a century of homemade sauce

Melodyland started as a pizzeria that Michael and Anita DiIorio opened on South Main Street in 1932, and it has served Cortland from the same building ever since.

Generations of Cortland families have made it their spot: the booths, the Italian music, and the kind of homemade cooking customers say tastes like a Nonna made it.

Six booths. That's the whole room.

What regulars say

4.7★★★★★
from 189 Google reviews
★★★★★
“Short wait times, old time atmosphere, and really good food, great service.”
Google review
★★★★★
“Wonderful staff, delicious food and fresh made meats and pasta.”
Google review
★★★★★
Huge portions, nice prices, and a family spot people have come back to for years.
Summarized from Google reviews

Hours

Reservations
(607) 756-7381
Payment
Cash or check · ATM next door
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