What to Eat in Cincinnati
Although Cincinnati was settled by German immigrants, the city's culinary scene has been influenced by countries the world over. Abigail Street, a Mediterranean restaurant, is one of the most popular places to dine in Over-the-Rhine. Additionally, the Italian cuisine at Nicola's Ristorante, also in the Over-the-Rhine district, is highly praised. If you're vegan, you'll want to tempt your taste buds over at the Asian-style Loving Hut, situated in northeast Cincinnati. For a diverse array of ethnic eats, a visit to Findlay Market on the weekends should be on your itinerary. By the way, for ice cream, head to the local shops — downtown's Graeter's Ice Cream or northeast Cincinnati's Aglamesis Brothers.
But if you want some German fare, head to Mecklenburg Gardens, located north of downtown near the University of Cincinnati. Cincinnati also has some signature dishes — don't miss "goetta," a mixture of pork, beef and steel-cut or pinhead oats eaten at breakfast. Head to Glier's Goetta (across the river in Covington, Ky.) for a taste. You might also want to try Cincinnati's take on chili, a compilation of spaghetti, chili and cheese, to which you might also add beans and onions.
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The Melting Pot#1 of 2,026 Places to Eat in Cincinnati
$$ | American11023 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249-2306Read More » - #2
Aglamesis Bros#2 of 2,026 Places to Eat in Cincinnati - #3
Graeter's Ice Cream#3 of 2,026 Places to Eat in Cincinnati
$ - $$ | American332 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220Read More » - #4
Jeff Ruby's Precinct#4 of 2,026 Places to Eat in Cincinnati - #5
Sotto#5 of 2,026 Places to Eat in Cincinnati - #6
Orchids at Palm Court#6 of 2,026 Places to Eat in Cincinnati - #7
Kenning's Circle K Restaurant#7 of 2,026 Places to Eat in Cincinnati - #8
Holtmans Donuts#8 of 2,026 Places to Eat in Cincinnati - #9
Boca#9 of 2,026 Places to Eat in Cincinnati - #10
The Eagle Food and Beer Hall#10 of 2,026 Places to Eat in Cincinnati - #11
Mazunte Taqueria#11 of 2,026 Places to Eat in Cincinnati - #12
Tony's Of Cincinnati#12 of 2,026 Places to Eat in Cincinnati - #13
Jeff Ruby's Carlo & Johnny#13 of 2,026 Places to Eat in Cincinnati - #14
Jean-Robert's Table#14 of 2,026 Places to Eat in Cincinnati - #15
Nicola's Ristorante#15 of 2,026 Places to Eat in Cincinnati - #16
Primavista#16 of 2,026 Places to Eat in Cincinnati - #17
Taft's Ale House#17 of 2,026 Places to Eat in Cincinnati - #18
Maplewood Kitchen and Bar#18 of 2,026 Places to Eat in Cincinnati - #19
Graeter's Ice Cream#19 of 2,026 Places to Eat in Cincinnati - #20
Eli's BBQ#20 of 2,026 Places to Eat in Cincinnati
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