Whole in the Wall - Binghamton, New York

Jackie

We ordered four containers of pesto (spinach, red pepper, sun dried tomato and basil), the baba Ghanouj platter from the catering menu, steamed vegetables with both tofu and tempeh, and a chicken pocket. I had told the owner that we were ordering for Shabbat and he called me back later asking me if we wanted him to defrost the pestos as they come frozen which was so considerate of him! He also gave us a free loaf of bread to celebrate with, it was very beautiful. The food was delicious- the pesto had real pine nuts which was such a delight. The baba ghanouj was simply delightful everything was perfect! Everyone had their own favorite pesto. Whole in a Wall went above and beyond to make our night fantastic! If you want to support kind people, a fantastic local business with great ethics and values (IE stone soup), and get some DELICIOUS food while you’re at it, definitely go to Whole in a Wall! You won’t be disappointed. Such a wonderful part of the Binghamton community.

Christina C.

This restaurant is fantastic! I love the rustic but homey atmosphere. The food gives you the best of both worlds: homemade + locally sourced and delicious. You can tell that the chef puts his heart into each meal. I highly recommend eating here for any meal of the day.

Adam R.

Whole in the Wall is still the healthiest, most unique, relaxed fantastic restaurant in Binghamton, still, after all these years. Don’t sleep on the frozen soups, they are delicious and meals by themselves. April 2025

Cari H.

This place is a gem!!! The food is made with a lot of care and the flavors were delicious. The hummus was extremely fresh, the falafel was not overly breaded and had fantastic flavor. The chicken fingers were crunchy and perfectly tender inside. The steamed vegetables with chicken and tofu were also flavored perfectly and had a nice sauce accompanying it. The service was terrific. You can tell they put a lot of pride into the food they make! Will definitely be returning. It’s just a few steps from a EV fast charger and definitely worth the stop!!!

Joseph P.

In town to visit my folks, who are die hard regulars. I had been a couple of times before for lunch, but this was my first dinner. What a treat! I could carry on about the charming setting that cannot be replicated or tell you how the 'four hands' are simply delightful humans... but the best thing I can do is tell you to go there and simply savor the menu.

Anything on it will be better than that you have had elsewhere, but if you absolutely must have a recommendation, get the mushroom soup to start.... or see if there is a vat available to make a meal!

Shravan A.

I really enjoy dining here at Whole in the Wall. The food is always freshly made, there are many vegetarian options, and most of all, it's delicious! The owners are incredibly kind and welcoming. This place is a treat to go to regularly.

Katie L.

We had a wonderful dinner. The food was freshly cooked and delicious. We will definitely come back and try other items on the menu.

Karen H.

Just went there a couple nights with my son and we loved the food and atmosphere. Quiet chill relaxing place. Great homemade food by the legend himself - Eliot Fiks. He’s been a cooking force for 42 years with farm to table fresh food approach.
My favorite meals are pesto pasta, the pita pocket sandwiches, mushroom soup, shrimp scampi and love love the babaganoush appetizer. My first time there was on opening night 1980 and 42 years later Eliot still rocks. Definitely always ahead of his times.
Make reservations or call to get a table for a tasty meal on a Friday or Saturday. Support local for a tasty homemade meal.