At the cherished gathering place, The Statler Hotel, we are delighted to invite you and your family to enjoy a dining experience to celebrate your Cornell 2025 graduate. Commencement weekend is the pinnacle of each graduate’s journey at Cornell — it is a time to showcase accomplishments, cherish relationships and reflect on life experiences fostered in this special community.
Reservations are required for Taverna Banfi and The Ballroom.
Cornell University Commencement Weekend Information can be found here: Events & Schedule – Office of Commencement Events
In-Person Commencement Ceremonies
Friday May 23, 2025
6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Ceremony
All PhD ceremony will be located at Barton Hall, a .02 mile/4 minute walk to The Statler Hotel
Saturday May 24, 2025
10:00 A.M.
2:30 P.M.
Ceremonies will be located at Schoellkopf Field, a 0.5 miles/8-minute walk to The Statler Hotel.
Reservations Required
Friday-Sunday Breakfast Buffet
7:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.
Saturday & Sunday Brunch Buffet
9:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.
Friday Lunch Buffet
11:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Friday-Sunday 4-Course Prix Fixe Dinner
5:00 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.
Our chefs at Taverna Banfi embrace the inspiration of Tuscan cuisine to execute modern dishes using the freshest ingredients for an unforgettable dining experience. Your perfectly paced meal will transport you to Montalcino, Italy: home of the Castello Banfi Wine Estate for which the restaurant is named.
Reservations Required
Saturday-Sunday Brunch Buffet
10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M
Friday-Saturday Gala Dinner Buffet
6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Reservations Not Accepted
Friday
2:00 P.M – 12:00 A.M.
Kitchen Open 2:00 P.M – 10:30 P.M.
Saturday Lunch Buffet
11:00 A.M – 3:00 P.M
Saturday
4:00 P.M. – 12:00 A.M.
Kitchen Open 4:00 P.M – 10:30 P.M.
Sunday
4:00 P.M. – 10:30 P.M.
The perfect place to relax with modern craft cocktails as well as delightful small plates and casual dinner options.
Reservations Not Accepted
Friday & Saturday
10:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M
Dine at your student’s favorite place – One of Cornell’s most popular quick service lunch locations. The Terrace Restaurant, located on the ground floor of The Statler Hotel, offers a variety of made-to-order meals including salads, burritos, pho, curry chicken fingers and house-made soup.
To secure a dining reservation for Taverna Banfi and The Carrier Ballroom, reservation requests must be submitted using the link below.
All reservation requests will be received by our Special Events Coordinator, please allow 3-business day for your request to be processed. If your requested time is not available, we will reach out with alternative time frames.
Your understanding and support during this high-volume commencement weekend is truly valued. As we strive to provide high quality service to all our guests, we want to provide important timing details related to your reservation.