Sotto is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in Cincinnati.

1. Sotto

9.3
114 E 6th St (Walnut), Cincinnati, OH
Italian Restaurant · Central Business District · 61 tips and reviews

Jerry D.Jerry Dice: Great place for a romantic dinner...a beautiful brick space in the cellar of a downtown Cincy building. Wonderful salumi and pasta.

Christopher H.Christopher Hildebrant: Great place for a romantic dinner, I like it.

AllysonAllyson: Incredible atmosphere! Get the buffalo mozz bruschetta, it was melt in your mouth phenomenal!! And be sure to check out their 'pasta room'!

Primavista is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in Cincinnati.

2. Primavista

8.8
810 Matson Pl, Cincinnati, OH
Italian Restaurant · East Price Hill · 21 tips and reviews

Tony C.Tony Castelli: wonderful food, service and view.. You can't go wrong for a romantic evening

Anna G.Anna Galloway: Waiting staff are amazing, Anthony my server was so professional - intimate knowledge of the food and awesome wine advise. Food and views by the window were lovely

Cyndy D.Cyndy Driehaus: The. Seafood daily specials are always excellent and the filet mignon is my favorite.love the ambiance and owners Frank and Joan

Ruth's Chris Steak House is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in Cincinnati.

3. Ruth's Chris Steak House

8.9
100 E Freedom Way #160, The Banks Development (Suite 160), Cincinnati, OH
Steakhouse · Central Business District · 80 tips and reviews

Doug G.Doug Gil: Perfect place for business meetings with private rooms and av equipment. Also suitable for romantic dinners or just plain family dining.

Susan F.Susan Finley: Anniversary success - surprised with dinner here. Both service and food were exceptional. Romantic table on second floor with a street view made for a nice overall evening.

Kelly S.Kelly Smart: Love the bartenders at this location. Whole staff is super friendly. Best of all the food is amazing. Try to visit on weekdays as weekends can be super busy and not as romantic

Mita's is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in Cincinnati.

4. Mita's

8.7
501 Race St (Fifth Street), Cincinnati, OH
Latin American Restaurant · Central Business District · 10 tips and reviews

Certainly S.Certainly Strange: Cauliflower, jicama salad, scallops, and tres leeches were all good! Bartenders know there stuff - Mescal Manhattan was amazing and Booker's Old Fashioned was great.

DeMea D.DeMea Darden: Batatas Bravas and Gambas Al Ajillo are to die for.

Antonio B.Antonio Bernal: Good. Thursday’s ambiance. The live music is misguided but is ok. Waiting for the tab.

The Precinct is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in Cincinnati.

5. The Precinct

8.6
311 Delta Ave (at Columbia Pkwy), Cincinnati, OH
Steakhouse · Columbia-Tusculum · 37 tips and reviews

Sherry H.Sherry Hekmatyar: Probably one of my favorite restaurants!!! The food is delicious!! Such a treat. I will say, I like eating upstairs versus in the main dining room. The main dining room is a little too stuffy.

Todd M.Todd McFarland: The bone in ribeye had crazy loads of flavor.

Laura M.Laura M: I hear the bone-in filet mignon is the best. It isn't on the menu so ask your server.

The National Exemplar is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in Cincinnati.

6. The National Exemplar

9.0
6880 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, OH
American Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

R B.R B: Cozy and romantic restaurant. Complimentary bread basket. Turkey burger is delicious as well as their bouillabaisse. Triple chocolate cake is divine. Well worth the price we paid! Skip any drinks.

Sara K.Sara Kowatch: $4.95 mimosas and bloody Mary's almost all day every day!

Paige D.Paige Dolan: New chef is great! Like seafood? Try the scallops with a house salad. Always delicious dinners!

Nicola's is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in Cincinnati.

7. Nicola's

8.9
1420 Sycamore St, Cincinnati, OH
Italian Restaurant · Mount Auburn · 28 tips and reviews

Taylor E.Taylor E: It'a all great. Nicola's might be the fanciest place in OTR. Reservation highly recommended.

Jane F.Jane Friedman: Go for the Monday Night Neighborhood Special -- $13 for pasta bolognese, house salad, phenomenal bread -- if you eat at the bar.

Zee T.Zee Thomson: Try the Grand Tasting Menu Dessert - Smoked ocean trout, fennel 3-ways, egg, capersDelicious!

The Cincinnatian Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in Cincinnati.

8. The Cincinnatian Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

7.9
601 Vine St (6th & Vine), Cincinnati, OH
Hotel · Central Business District · 21 tips and reviews

Nzinga B.Nzinga Brooks: For a romantic night, call ahead and set up a Rose Petal turndown with Chocolate Covered Strawberries (and Champagne).

Macarena T.Macarena Toro: Looking for a great room? The Whirlpool for Two JrSuite is a beautiful and romantic room. With a bathroom that contains a whirlpool for two and a separate shower with multiple shower heads

Tara J.Tara Jean: Love our room with a balcony. The live music right below in the atrium is wonderful. Leave the balcony doors open and enjoy!

The Red Feather is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in Cincinnati.

9. The Red Feather

7.9
3200 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH
New American Restaurant · Oakley · 11 tips and reviews

JH 3.JH 3: Everything here was great quality. Went for brunch and had short rib poutine. Beignets were great.

Amy C.Amy Cluggish: Delicious!

John S.John Shanesy: Attentive servers and great tastes.

Via Vite is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in Cincinnati.

10. Via Vite

8.1
520 Vine St (on Fountain Square), Cincinnati, OH
Italian Restaurant · Central Business District · 53 tips and reviews

Meredith H.Meredith Hughes: Happy hour on the patio was absolutely killer! Definitely going back!

Brian H.Brian Harwell: The scallops appetizer, gnocchi entree, and panna cotta dessert were delicious!

Prashant L.Prashant Lad: Good ambience! Very slow in service. Portion size is small for the price.

LouVino OTR is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in Cincinnati.

11. LouVino OTR

7.7
1142 Main St (E. 12th Street), Cincinnati, OH
Wine Bar · Over-The Rhine · 4 tips and reviews

Leah W.Leah Warner: Cozy & romantic. We got the Hyde Park wine flight, tots, fried chicken tacos, scallops w/ fried green tomatoes, and cookie dough beignets. Every thing was delicious, and the flight names are adorable!

Brandon S.Brandon Smith: Great Brunch

Anastasia B.Anastasia Belozertseva: Great wine selection, knowledgeable staff, delicious tapas - can’t go wrong here

Orchids at Palm Court is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in Cincinnati.

12. Orchids at Palm Court

8.7
35 W 5th St (Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza), Cincinnati, OH
New American Restaurant · Central Business District · 21 tips and reviews

Michael T.Michael Tchou: Get the Chef's Tasting Menu. You won't be disappointed! The chanterelle mushroom strudel was fantastic, as was the dessert. Amazing experience!

Jackie R.Jackie Reau: Rated Cincinnati's #1 restaurant! Terrific menu and fabulous wine list.

Andy G.Andy Guinigundo: Still the standard by which fine dining in Cincinnati is judged.

Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in Cincinnati.

13. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse

8.6
505 Vine St (at 7th), Cincinnati, OH
Steakhouse · Central Business District · 53 tips and reviews

John K.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 M.Phil Meier: Very nice restaurant for wining and dining in Cincinnati. I thought the hashbrowns were stellar.

James W.James Walsh: Top flight service. Consistently good food, enjoyable atmosphere, great bar staff.

Salazar is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in Cincinnati.

14. Salazar

8.4
1401 Republic St (at 14th St.), Cincinnati, OH
New American Restaurant · Over-The Rhine · 17 tips and reviews

Rodrigo B.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.

Anastasia B.Anastasia Belozertseva: Amazing seasonal menu, a good mix of experimental foods, and modern takes on classics. This place never disappoints!!!

Audrey C.Audrey Chou: Great rotating seasonal menu

Bravo! Cucina Itailiana is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in Cincinnati.

15. Bravo! Cucina Itailiana

7.7
3825 Edwards Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Italian Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

Sherry H.Sherry Hekmatyar: My husband and I ate here for the first time. The food was delicious!! We will definitely go back. Hopefully a different waiter next time. It took forever to get a drink or anything else we needed!

Brandon S.Brandon Smith: Excellent chicken Marsala

Audrey C.Audrey Chou: Love the spaghetti and meatballs!