Cincinnati Travel Guide

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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#1
Graeter's Ice Cream
#1 of 2,227 Places to Eat in Cincinnati
TripAdvisor (1437)
$ - $$ | American
332 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220
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#2
The Melting Pot
#2 of 2,227 Places to Eat in Cincinnati
TripAdvisor (516)
$$ | American
11023 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249-2306
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#3
Aglamesis Bros
#3 of 2,227 Places to Eat in Cincinnati
TripAdvisor (336)
$ - $$ | American
3046 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209
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#4
Orchids at Palm Court
#4 of 2,227 Places to Eat in Cincinnati
TripAdvisor (972)
$$ | American
35 W 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-2801
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#5
The Precinct
#5 of 2,227 Places to Eat in Cincinnati
TripAdvisor (830)
$$ | American, Steakhouse
311 Delta Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226-2135
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#6
Sotto
#6 of 2,227 Places to Eat in Cincinnati
TripAdvisor (707)
$ - $$ | Italian, European
114 E 6th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-3202
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#7
Holtmans Donuts
#7 of 2,227 Places to Eat in Cincinnati
TripAdvisor (596)
$ | German, American
1332 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-7159
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#8
Graeter's Ice Cream
#8 of 2,227 Places to Eat in Cincinnati
TripAdvisor (219)
$ | American
650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-2517
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#9
Tony's Of Cincinnati
#9 of 2,227 Places to Eat in Cincinnati
TripAdvisor (257)
$$ | American, Steakhouse
12110 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249-1731
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#10
Mazunte
#10 of 2,227 Places to Eat in Cincinnati
TripAdvisor (223)
$ | Mexican, Southwestern, Latin
5207 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45227-1481
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#11
Boca
#11 of 2,227 Places to Eat in Cincinnati
TripAdvisor (457)
$$ | Italian, American
114 E 6th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-3202
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#12
Carlo & Johnny
#12 of 2,227 Places to Eat in Cincinnati
TripAdvisor (317)
$$ | American, Steakhouse
9769 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242-7215
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#13
The Eagle Food and Beer Hall
#13 of 2,227 Places to Eat in Cincinnati
TripAdvisor (584)
$ - $$ | American, Bar
1342 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-7159
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#14
Jean-Robert's Table
#14 of 2,227 Places to Eat in Cincinnati
TripAdvisor (307)
$$ | French, Contemporary
713 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-2007
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#15
Maplewood Kitchen and Bar
#15 of 2,227 Places to Eat in Cincinnati
TripAdvisor (415)
$ - $$ | American
525 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-2347
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#16
Nicola's Ristorante
#16 of 2,227 Places to Eat in Cincinnati
TripAdvisor (327)
$$ | Italian
1420 Sycamore St Ste 3, Cincinnati, OH 45202-7356
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#17
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse
#17 of 2,227 Places to Eat in Cincinnati
TripAdvisor (672)
$$ | American, Steakhouse
700 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-2015
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#18
Kenning's Circle K Restaurant
#18 of 2,227 Places to Eat in Cincinnati
TripAdvisor (190)
$ - $$ | American
6166 Bridgetown Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45248-2944
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#19
Taft's Ale House
#19 of 2,227 Places to Eat in Cincinnati
TripAdvisor (509)
$ - $$ | American, Bar, Pub, Brew Pub
1429 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-7009
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#20
Primavista
#20 of 2,227 Places to Eat in Cincinnati
TripAdvisor (281)
$$ | Italian
810 Matson Pl Ste 1, Cincinnati, OH 45204-1487
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