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Alfio's Buon Cibo Dining Room - Alfio's buon cibo, Cincinnati, OH

Alfio's buon cibo

4.9
4.9
2880 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
Welcome to Alfio's Buon Cibo, an award-winning Italian restaurant located in the heart of Hyde Park Square.

Chef Alfio Gulisano leads our chef-driven kitchen and he's dedicated to providing you with the highest quality ingredients, expertly prepared to perfection.
Our menu boasts hand-cut steaks, fresh pasta, and Argentinian flavors that are the perfect touch to Alfio's cooking style.
Pair your meal with one of our 350+ bottles of wine, expertly curated by our three in-house sommeliers.
And don't forget to save room for our house-made desserts and "Chef's Blend" Coffee.

Top off your experience with one of our expertly crafted cocktails, such as the classic Negroni or our Mixologist signature Maple Manhattan. Our upscale atmosphere is perfect for romantic nights out or celebratory dinners with friends and family.

For a high-end steakhouse alternative, Alfio's Buon Cibo is the obvious choice. Come dine with us and experience the best Italian cuisine in Cincinnati.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Argentinean
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (513) 321-0555
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic, Veteran, Women
  • Executive chef
    Alfio Gulisano
  • Catering
    Please email Alfio at Michelle@alfios-cincy.com
  • Private party facilities
    Private Parties are welcome! Please call us at 513-520-0179 to discuss your customized event details.
  • Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Cross street
    Erie & Michigan
  • Parking details
    There is street parking available in Hyde Park Square and along Michigan Ave. There is a lighted pay lot directly behind the restaurant available for your convenience.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • An Alfio's Experience: A Journey to Middle Earth

    $130.00 per person

    Oct 30, 2023 only
    Join us for a full 7 Course Dinner based on Alfio's love of the LOTR universe! The pairings for this dinner are curated by our incredible bar team and feature everything from Beer to Sake and everything in between!
    An Alfio's Experience: A Journey to Middle Earth Photo

What 2,880 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Overall

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Food

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Service

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Romantic

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Italian

  • Cincinnati

    Best Overall

  • Cincinnati

    Best Food

  • Cincinnati

    Best Service

  • Cincinnati

    Great for fine wines

  • Cincinnati

    Romantic

  • Cincinnati

    Good for special occasions

  • Cincinnati

    Italian

2,880 Reviews
  1. JohnL

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fantastic meal, we will be back. I’m now a fan of Argentine Italian food!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Still the absolute best food in Cincinnati. Staff is excellent. Cannot recommend this restaurant enough.

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  3. Anna

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Amazing food and equally wonderful service One of the best meals we had

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  4. DineInCincy

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite places to dine in our neighborhood, and really, all of Cincinnati! During this visit, my wife and I celebrated our 12th wedding anniversary. Everything was wonderful, as we've come to expect. Our waitress, Carlin, was fantastic!

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  5. AutumnM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From beginning to end it was an awesome experience. The host brought us drinks to celebrate our 1 year anniversary and after finding out I was pregnant brought me a substitute for the alcohol. Our server was super friendly and attentive. The food was perfect as well, especially the smoked cesar salad that we enjoyed. Definitely will be back!

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  6. TomS

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I had an excellent dining experience Saturday evening! The food was incredible and the service and hospitality outstanding. We had the Empanadas as an appetizer and they were perfectly prepared. Fig and pear salad was amazing. The Pistachio Salmon and Short Rib Ravioli couldn’t have been better! The wait staff are all very knowledgeable and hospitable! We will be back.

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  7. TroyS

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Alfio's has been a long-time favorite for my wife and me. Whether for a special occasion or date night, they always deliver. Matt was our most recent server and ensured we had an excellent evening. We will be back soon!

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  8. Andy

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great unique Italian experience, blending influences of Argentina with Italy. Very good wine selection excellent bar and wonderful location.

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  9. ReidLM

    Cincinnati

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, wonderful Italian menu with many options. It is a bit noisy, but by about 8PM it began to quiet down. Good wine selection. Delicious, large desserts.

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  10. AnniversaryDinner

    Salt Lake City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    On a Monday night we had the Staff to ourselves, and they delivered a Fabulous dinner. The Gnocchi and Mushroom Ravioli were Fantastic, so well blended and complex in flavor. Wine paring was spot-on and the dessert with Port a flavorful ending to our special night! Five Stars!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow! What a find! Alfios is such an amazing place. Everyone there is so knowledgeable. You can tell that the staff truly cares about your experience. I also have to shout out the hosts, Peyton, and Katie. They were very accommodating and went above and beyond to make sure we felt comfortable. All if our food was completely out of this world!

    1 person found this helpful

  12. TracyH

    Cincinnati

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always. Charming and unique. Perfect for date night

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  13. AE22

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our server Cameron was wonderful and the food was very tasty.

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  14. Garingo

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience with Sarah as our server and the restaurant week menu. Food was awesome. One of our best experiences in Cincinnati. We’ll be back.

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  15. RichardF

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and great staff. Always have a great meal and service.

    1 person found this helpful

  16. Cincyfoodie

    Cincinnati

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Alfios! The staff is always so nice and the food is thoughtfully done. If you haven’t tried the cocktails yet you need to, the Sommelier helped us decide what to order and they were delicious! Can’t wait to go again.

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  17. MelissaK

    Des Moines

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such an incredible meal!! We will definitely be back!

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  18. Elib

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for Cincinnati Restaurant Week. Had exquisite food and excellent service.

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  19. PhillipC

    Cincinnati

    120 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    120 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I can't even begin to tell you how AMAZING our dining experience was. Lenoir was our server, and she was Wonderful! She was so attentive, and so beautiful and professional. She explained every menu item that we asked about, and she knows these restaurant like I've never seen. She even knew the mixologist. My wife and I both had the hibiscus margaritas, they were so delicious and refreshing, she had two. My wife loves to cook, and she is a total foodie. She wanted to try everything, and the more Lenoir explained the items, the more she wanted to try them. We started out with the zucchini, with an amazing pesto goat cheese sauce that I have never tasted in my life. It was so good. We also had the goat cheese and grilled Caesar salads, and both were absolutely delicious. The goat cheese medallions were like nothing we've ever had on a salad, you must try this. For our main course, we did the ravioli duo with the short rib ravioli, and Angus five cheese. These were two of the best raviolis, we've ever had. We also added the empanada cuatro, even though we could only eat two and took the rest home to enjoy, they were incredible. My wife and I cannot wait to come back, we've not visited a restaurant like this in years. It is way beyond your expectations, and over the top. It is definitely a five-star top dine. Lenoir was incredible and we will definitely request her next time. She is beyond Amazing with her customer service and knowledge of the restaurant, and her serving skills. My wife felt so special and we both really enjoyed dining at Alfio's.

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  20. KristenR

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It's been a while in Cincy that I was really WOWED by food and service on this level. The staff was phenomenal. We sat at the bar and the bartender and barback were wonderful, engaging, and thoughtful. The food and drinks were classic with whimiscal twists. We really enjoyed every bite and sip. Honestly just the best experience.

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  21. ClaraH

    Cincinnati

    185 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    185 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to Alfio's with another couple for Restaurant Week. We had a wonderful experience. The menu choices were excellent and we each ordered something different for each course, so got to taste every item. Each preparation and presentation was exquisite. The service was outstanding. Our servers were Sully and Wasewski (sp?), both very friendly and professional. Sully really impressed us with his vast knowledge of wines (he's going for his Somm 2 test next month). Alfio's has not dissapointed in the past and, this time, they really outdid themselves. Highly recommend.

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  22. TonyC

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and amazing service! Unbeatable combination…

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  23. MyrnaO

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall1food4service4ambience4
    We were extremely disappointed with Alfios. We have been long-time customers and usually order the skirt steak. For restaurant week, we tried the special menu and found the Salmon portion to be very small and other items cut in half (like the pear salad). This is in contrast to Capital Grill where we ate on Monday and they had full-sized portions of every item and really impressed us with their menu and service. We will go back to Alfios but you are not doing yourself a service by cutting the portions so much during restaurant week. It wasn't a positive experience. If this had been my first visit to Alfios I would probably not go back.

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  24. Alesu

    Cincinnati

    142 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    142 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We were there to celebrate my husband ‘s birthday. Alfio is one of our favorite restaurants. The foods are always tasty, the Service is always on point . Our server even remembers us from the last time we were there. We love the Poached Pears n Fig Salad. It was a very nice sized serving, so I shared it with my husband.. The Lamb Chops I had was delicious, flavorful and juicy. ALFIO will certainly continue to be one of our very favorite restaurants.

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  25. SharonK

    Cincinnati

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our 4 some enjoyed the Restaurant Week offering with impeccable service from Carlin. Definitely a neighborhood gem!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and service. Our server was very knowledgeable and made great recommendations.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    It was good in an informal way and fun way. Food comes at it is ready and sharing is the theme for the night.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always the best service and food . Alfio’s kitchen and staff is the best. Consistent over time and I cant wait to go there again ! Arturo.

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  29. captainfancypants

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time at Alfio's. We are not ones to frequent the same restaurant, it we'll be back to Alfios. So many great choices that we can go back and have a completely different experience. Steak, seafood, pasta. Food was fantastic. Tossed between multiple options. I'd like to try everything. Started with oysters in butter sauce. I had a beet salad and my wife had a watermelon and strawberry salad with fried goat cheese pucks. Lettuce and vegetables are locally sourced (Batavia). If you can't choose between the 4 different ravioli dishes, you can pick any two and they will give a 1/2 order of each separating the sauces. I got the braised short ribs stuffed ravioli and the lobster and crab stuffed ravioli. My wife got the braised short ribs with gnocchi. Wine and drink list is extensive. Service was attentive and knowledgeable. Eric / Sully. Great overall experience. I highly recommend.

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  30. PaulHolst

    Cincinnati

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing service and food always excellent! Appetizers, meal, desert!!!!! One of my favorite places ever!

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  31. Rocky

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic service, delicious drinks and wonderful food! The portions are huge, great presentation The only thing I would change here is the dining area is a little dark-beautiful for the bar but a little dim for dining

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  32. JustinM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I celebrated our anniversary at Alfio's and we had an amazing experience. The staff were kind, knowledgeable, and prompt, and we left feeling like we made new friends. The sommelier ran us through a few different options and suggested a great bottle for our celebration and our meal pairings. The dishes were out of this world good! I'll be thinking about the salmon dinner for a long time to come. We can't wait to go back!

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  33. Brett

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful place with fantastic food. Highly recommend

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  34. Natlus3

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Romantic setting with excellent variety of dinner choices. We had the empanadas to start and then the braised short ribs(!) and lobster ravioli. So good! The dessert selection was superb - especially the “Old Fashioned” gelato. Never imagined those flavors as gelato, but it was delicious! The service was excellent, being super attentive at the right times. The only knock was the music was a bit too loud for the dining area. Not too loud you couldn’t have a conversation, but loud enough to be in the foreground and not the background. All together we would highly recommend this restaurant for a night out with your significant other.

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  35. jmruebusch

    Cincinnati

    69 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I always love a wine dinner at Alfio’s. Sully was our server, and took great care of us. The food was fantastic!

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  36. RuthS

    Cincinnati

    124 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    124 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Alfios wine dinners are always exceptional. Alfio and his staff are so professional. Can’t wait until the next time

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  37. Greatbut

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love Cole the sommelier and part owner! Wine knowledge and conversation was most pleasant The waiter and bartender were awesome too I’m just bummed I didn’t get there names too.

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  38. AndyV

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Alfio's was terrific. The service was next level and the food amazing. Everything we were hoping for.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Would definitely recommend. Fresh pasta and great options

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  40. CarrieG

    Cincinnati

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first time at the restaurant. It was awesome! Definitely will be back! Food was delicious. Great service.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Alfio's buon cibo does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Alfio's buon cibo also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 321-0555.

Alfio's buon cibo is rated 4.9 stars by 2880 OpenTable diners.

Alfio's buon cibo does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Alfio's buon cibo

2724 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Erie & Michigan
  • Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Argentinean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is street parking available in Hyde Park Square and along Michigan Ave. There is a lighted pay lot directly behind the restaurant available for your convenience.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic, Veteran, Women
  • Executive chef
    Alfio Gulisano
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (513) 321-0555
  • Catering
    Please email Alfio at Michelle@alfios-cincy.com
  • Private party facilities
    Private Parties are welcome! Please call us at 513-520-0179 to discuss your customized event details.
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