1. Ambar India
7.9
350 Ludlow Ave (btwn Middletown Ave & Telford St), Cincinnati, OH
Indian Restaurant · Clifton · 30 tips and reviews
Mary: My faves: Chicken Tikka Masala (tender chicken in a tom cream sauce) or Saag (spin/tom/cream sauce) served over saffron rice w/peas; garlic nan! For the unadventurous, chicken tandoori is a sure bet!
Dan Hostiuck: Love this place but don't order a soda. They prepour them into a pither so they're always flat. Other than that this place rocks. The lamb vindaloo is my favorite.
Drew Vogel: Order the Chicken Tikka Masala with a naan and a cold Indian beer.
4. Bella Luna
4632 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Italian Restaurant · Linwood · 20 tips and reviews
Melvyn Heard: Bruschetta is fantastic, calamari is a little fishy and spicy. Highly recommend the wedding soup. The Prime Rib is like a shredded beef enchilada, very good. see photo
Carla Essen: Hands down the best bread pudding in the city. Better yet, favorite dessert in all of Cincinnati. The sauce is to die for!!
Dianne Sod: The bread pudding dessert is to die for...bonus if they are serving the chocolate chip version!
6. Nectar
1000 Delta Ave, Cincinnati, OH
New American Restaurant · Mount Lookout · 4 tips and reviews
Michael Tchou: Not just a brunch place. Amazing dinners as well. The burger was excellent with harissa aioli and feta. Also highly recommend the vegetable pakora.
Yeechin Harvey: Got to Nectar on a Dinner Club night. Julie puts together a great menu around one ingredient. Reservations required.
Andrew Millis: The red chili potatoes are the star of the show, even though they are a side item. Mmmmmmm
7. Abigail Street
8.2
1214 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH
Tapas Restaurant · Over-The Rhine · 33 tips and reviews
Cliff Jenkins: Everything was incredible and came in under what a conventional upscale restaurant would cost. Try the blended cabernet totally made in Ohio. the ricotta/honey is awesome. Sit at the bar.
Ryan Schatzman: Get the bouillabaisse. Lots of different flavors, yet consistent through the base. The flight of wine is also a sweet deal.
Michael Tchou: Great Mediterranean Middle East fusion tapas. Lamb sliders were amazing! The fresh taste is the season was also great!
9. Senate Restaurant
1212 Vine St (12th), Cincinnati, OH
Gastropub · Over-The Rhine · 96 tips and reviews
Suran Y: Best service I've had, amazing truffle fries and hotdogs are more than filling
grabity: The Poutine is ridiculously good. Split it with at least 3 other people.
Chris Sexton: If you don't get the truffle or duck fat fries, trust me, you're letting the absolute best in life pass you by.
10. Enoteca Emilia
2038 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Italian Restaurant · Evanston · 11 tips and reviews
Amy Valent: Cured meats and cheese selection is very good. The grilled peach/apple fennel salad is a definite must. All of the good is rich, salty and savory. Always pleasantly surprised when I done here :)
Ryan Vaughan: Charcuterie from the smoking goose is amazing
Dan B: Cooks at most restaurants don't wear gloves, FYI.