1. Via Vite
8.1
520 Vine St (on Fountain Square), Cincinnati, OH
Italian Restaurant · Central Business District · 53 tips and reviews
Erica M: Rigatoni dish not recommended- it has dried pork jowls in it which makes it REALLY oily. I couldn't have more than a few bites. The creamy polenta is amazing, though.
Kalin Combs: Get terrace seating if the weather is nice--great view!Especially on Fridays when there's live music in Fountain Square! Highly recommend the gnocchi entree and brussels sprouts and potatoes as sides.
Brian Harwell: The scallops appetizer, gnocchi entree, and panna cotta dessert were delicious!
2. Salazar
8.4
1401 Republic St (at 14th St.), Cincinnati, OH
New American Restaurant · Over-The Rhine · 17 tips and reviews
Robert Dornbusch: Tasty polenta. Do not get the bone marrow butter because it is flavorless and paired with the wrong bread.
Jeff Geoberti: Lovely little place, great service & fun atmosphere. We only had dessert & coffee, but both were delicious!
Rodrigo Beistegui: New in town and so far the best restaurant I've been. Excellent attention, cocktails and wine options, and everything we ate was amazing: gnocchi with octopus, red fish and the chocolate dessert.
4. Ché
8.1
1342 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH
Argentinian Restaurant · Over-The Rhine · 18 tips and reviews
Brian Butler: Empanadas and brunch with eggs, polenta, and chorizo
Katie Markgraf: Went for the happy hour - $1 off empanadas! 4-7pm daily. I got the pork belly empanadas - highly recommend! Can't wait to go back.
Francesca Varney: The pork belly and breakfast empanadas are really freaking good. I could eat them everyday.
6. Nicola's
8.9
1420 Sycamore St, Cincinnati, OH
Italian Restaurant · Mount Auburn · 28 tips and reviews
Jane Friedman: Go for the Monday Night Neighborhood Special -- $13 for pasta bolognese, house salad, phenomenal bread -- if you eat at the bar.
Zee Thomson: Try the Grand Tasting Menu Dessert - Smoked ocean trout, fennel 3-ways, egg, capersDelicious!
Sean McNaughton: Maybe the best choice for a great meal in Cincinnati -- excellent food, excellent wine list & excellent decor. One of the best meals I've ever had.
John K: Another awesome meal at this place! Ribeye medium rare-perfect! Wedge salad with pecans great and service was spot on! Don't forget the bread it's from 16 Bricks and I eat way too much of it!
Phil Meier: Very nice restaurant for wining and dining in Cincinnati. I thought the hashbrowns were stellar.
James Walsh: Top flight service. Consistently good food, enjoyable atmosphere, great bar staff.