Cornerstone Restaurant & Bar

Standout meal at Pawling’s star restaurant. Staff was as friendly and attentive as staff can be. Stellar service on a busy night. Cocktails were well crafted and generously poured. Starter bread & butter was a cut above. The famous Black Dirt Onion Rings lived up to the hype with a super unique airy breading. Burrata was high quality with sumptuous pesto with a charred element that tied with the grilled toast sublimely. Filet mignon had a perfect cook and delicate texture, great sides. Margherita pizza had a nice tangy sauce and great char on the crust and undercarriage. Like a gourmet bar pie, super crispy. Very tasty tiramisu. Atmosphere was classy with an upbeat, post-industrial rustic vibe. Feels like the place to be.

Food was absolutely incredible. Prices are unbelievably good for the high quality of food, the staff is knowledgeable and very friendly! Farm to table fresh. Excellent bar, great ambiance and a wonderful place to eat!

We (six of us) had the opportunity to visit this new restaurant for dinner on December 27, 2025. It was "unofficially open" that night, with limited reservations and a limited menu, prior to the full opening on January 1. For a place just getting their feet under them they did an excellent job. It was clear that the head chef/kitchen staff were well-versed in creating a top-of-the line experience with excellent choices. Small touches like the olives on the table and garnishes on the plates made that evident (and of course the great flavors of the dishes). I had the prime rib, which came with outstanding, local, onion rings which frankly couldn't have been better. A few other highlights were the rice balls and creamed spinach. The fact that many of the items are locally sourced was gr

First time trying Cornerstone! Was overall pleased with our experience. The meatballs and sirloin were the highlights of our meal.

This restaurant is a hidden gem. The food was exceptional. All the ingredients are local and/or from local markets. Every little detail made it a perfect meal. We will be going back— we have wanted a high end restaurant in our area like this for years! :)