Alfio's buon cibo

Name: Alfio's buon cibo
Address: 2724 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH, United States, 45208
Telephone: (513) 321-0555
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

2403 Reviews

$31 to $50

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Alfio Gulisano and the team welcome you to Alfio's buon cibo. Located in Hyde Park Square, Chef Alfio naturally joins his native flavors of Italy and Argentina for a taste of modern Italian cuisine with a little Argentine flair. Alfio's “buon cibo” (Italian for “good food”), has placed countless times in local "best of" competitions for our pasta, empanadas, and dessert!

Enjoy homemade pastas and desserts, fresh seafood, beef, seasonal menus, and unique daily specials in a comfortable atmosphere. Sign up for Alfio's mailing list to find out about the next wine dinner. Sign Up Now!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 29, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(513) 321-0555

Delivery

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Steak, Argentinean
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(513) 321-0555
Website
http://www.alfios-cincy.com/
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 Alfio@alfios-cincy.com
Private party facilities
Private Parties are welcome! Please call us at 513-321-0555 to discuss your customized event details.

Location
2724 Erie Ave Cincinnati, OH 45208
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

Narrow Path Beer Dinner
$70.00 per person
Jul 25, 2022 only
Join us for our 4th Annual Beer Dinner! Partnering with Narrow Path Brewing, Chef Alfio has created a unique and exciting menu that beer lovers will love! Seating is limited and Reservations are required. Call 513.321.0555 or book online today.
Best from 2017 and 2018
$110.00 per person
Aug 22, 2022 only
Join us for another installment of our 10 year Anniversary Series! Five Courses of pairings with some of Team Alfio's favorite dishes! Reservations are required and seating is limited. Call 513.321.0555 or book online today!
Best from 2019 and 2020
$110.00 per person
Sep 12, 2022 only
Join us for part 7 of our 10 Year Anniversary Wine Dinner! 5 Courses of food and wine pairings are included. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Please call 513.321.0555 or book online today!

Popular dishes

Empanadas Cuatro$18.00
Four styles of Argentine fried pastries: Spiced Beef, Spinach & Cheese, Hot Italian, and Korean BBQ, served with house dipping sauces
Zucchini$9.00
Lightly breaded, crisped served with goat cheese pesto
Mussels*$19.00
Sautéed in a basil, garlic, white wine sauce topped with crispy prosciutto and grilled crostinis
Goat Cheese and Fig Bruschetta$14.00
Grilled ciabatta topped with a dried fig and goat cheese spread, dressed with arugula and balsamic
Smoked Gnocchi Bolognese$13.00
Smoked beef and house-made potato gnocchi served in a creamy meat and tomato Bolognese sauce

Salads

Poached Pear and Fig Salad$13.00
Poached pears, dried figs, gorgonzola, walnuts, and spring mix a honey truffle vinaigrette
Grilled Caesar Salad$12.00
Grilled romaine lettuce topped with Caesar dressing, fresh parmesan and ciabatta croutons
Tomato Mozzarella Salad$12.00
Fresh mozzarella and market tomatoes topped with an herbed white balsamic and basil vinaigrette
Strawberry and Fried Goat Cheese Salad$13.00
Fried goat cheese medallions and fresh strawberry slices with candied pecans, red onion, and dried cherries tossed with spring mix in a raspberry Dijon vinaigrette
Italian Iceberg Wedge$12.00
Wedge of Iceberg topped with gorgonzola, prosciutto, red onions, tomatoes and topped with creamy chimichurri ranch

Entrées

Short Rib Ravioli$28.00
Slow braised veal short rib stuffed ravioli served in a creamy truffle mushroom marsala sauce
Angus and Five Cheese Ravioli$28.00
Braised angus beef ravioli stuffed with a five-cheese blend served in a creamy tomato sauce
Wild Mushroom Ravioli$24.00
Wild mushroom stuffed ravioli in a creamy vodka tomato sauce tossed with arugula and roasted red peppers
Lobster and Crab Ravioli$29.00
Lobster and crab cake stuffed ravioli in a savory cognac cream sauce, topped with basil oil
Ravioli Duo$29.00
Pick any two from our house made ravioli
Smoked Bolognese$24.00
House-made fettuccine tossed with Smoked Beef Bolognese, topped with a three-cheese blend
Braised Beef Short Rib$41.00
Mushroom braised beef short rib served over fluffy gnocchi in a creamy white truffle and spinach sauce
Duck Bacon Fettuccine$33.00
Smoked duck bacon with house-made fettuccine tossed in an herb and pistachio cream sauce
Chicken Parmesan$29.00
Chicken scaloppini breaded and fried, served over spaghetti topped with fresh tomatoes marinara and melted mozzarella and provolone
Pasta Rustica*$33.00
Shrimp and sausage tossed with house-made spaghetti, heirloom tomatoes, arugula and an herbed cream sauce
Scallop and Shrimp Fettuccine*$39.00
Pan seared scallops, sautéed shrimp, spinach, and tomatoes, with a chimichurri white wine sauce
Seafood Zucchini Pasta*$37.00
Shrimp and scallops topped with Argentine relish, served over zucchini noodles in tomato broth
Pistachio Crusted Salmon*$36.00
8 oz baked pistachio crusted salmon topped with balsamic reduction, served over butternut squash mashed potatoes and haricot verts

From the Argentine Grill

Center Cut Filet*$47.00
Grilled 6 oz filet topped with cherry marsala reduction, served over grilled asparagus and gorgonzola mashed potatoes
Skirt Steak*$48.00
Grilled 10 oz skirt steak topped with chimichurri, served over herbed steak fries and grilled asparagus
Ribeye*$56.00
Grilled 14 oz Black Angus Ribeye topped with truffle salt, served over garlic mashed potatoes and caramelized pancetta brussels sprouts

What 2,403 people are saying

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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ColleenM
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
No one does truffle like Alfio! Continues to be one of our favorite dining spots!!
S
Susan
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful first visit to Alfio’s. The food was delicious and our server, Amy, was fabulous. We will definitely be back, as there were many more offerings on the menu that I would like to try. So glad we found this restaurant!
S
Sweaver
Cincinnati
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food5service1ambience5
Service very slow and inattentive. Worst experience here in 5 years
CK
ColinK
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was outstanding and great service. Decor seemed a little bit out of style but that could just be my taste as well. Only disappointment was they didn’t have a bourbon list and seemed to have a great selection. Overall, would definitely go again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I knew the food was going to be amazing based off the reviews and it did not disappoint one bit! However I was not expecting to have the amazing and at tentative service we had. Our waitress new the menu like the back of her hand, had super helpful suggestions and was just all around a lovely human being. I had the Short rib entree with the gnocchi and it was absolutely delicious! Can’t wait to come back and try the ravioli!
TM
TheMet
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Visiting from Toledo. A very unique style of Italian entrées. Service was excellent including an on site wine expert. Food was tremendous and had a true in house, fresh, on demand quality. Highly recommended!
FM
FoodieMe
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Service was excellent and friendly, not stuffy at all. Food was delicious. Only problem we had is that the table was a little wobbly, which is nothing at all!
TH
THECORNERBOOTH
Cincinnati
57 reviews
vip
5.0
57 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Alfio's Buon Cibo was magnifico! Had a wonderful dinner with friends to celebrate my husband's birthday, and it was perfect in every way. Our server, Sarah M, was attentive and engaging. The food was absolutely delicious. And the dessert sampler (complete with a candle) was the perfect way to celebrate my husband's special day. So happy that I selected Alfio's for this occasion. We will return - again and again!
M
Moira
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first experience at Alfio's was excellent. Our server Macenzie was very helpful and professional. The food was excellent, the ambience was well appointed. The noise level was a bit much based on some loud patrons, which we realize was not the restaurant's fault. Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience,
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent meal and service!! Outstanding dining experience.
HC
HowardC
Cincinnati
10 reviews
vip
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience3
This was a birthday dinner. We were first timers with high expectations. It didn't exactly go as we expected. First off when you order drinks you would hope refills would be plentiful. Well we had 4 iced teas drinks and had to wave her down for a refill. The Appetizers were the empanadas. 2 orders. We found them to be okay. Nothing spectacular. The mussels we orders had little taste. The broth was very bland. Then we had 4 pasta dishes. Duck bacon fett was flavorful, but 5 tiny slices of duck didn't seem like enough. Plus the heavier pasta was VERY heavy. We had short rib ravioli. The award winning dish was much better at the taste of Cincy. This has much heavier. This was much more pasta amd not nearly enough short rib. 3rd pasta was the shrimp and scallop chimichurri. It was a nice size bowl of pasta. But it has no taste at all. They must have forgot the chimichurri! Once we added it to the pasta, it was much better but by now it was cold. The bowl of bolognese was last. It was pretty good. I wish they offered cheese on top. Then the server asked the birthday diner to pick a dessrt. We agreed on a small one. This restaurant as a gesture, should offer a bday dessert. Thats what we thought. When we got the bill we were surprised to see a 10.00 charge for the cake and a 1.00 charge for more dressing on an underdressed wedge. Are you kidding me! You Nickel and dime us after spending 250 plus!. That's without alcohol. I'm sorry, this was very disappointing. Never again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was such a good dinner. The food was amazing and the staff treated us really will. Definitely will be going back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was spectacular! Our server was helpful, friendly and accommodating. Food and wine were amazing, as always.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
207 reviews
vip
5.0
207 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Alfio’s. The food is superb (we get the salmon all the time) and the salads are great and different than your typical salad choices. We highly recommend this restaurant. Also great great service!
JW
JosephW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and it was nice they recognized our anniversary
TL
TheresaL
Chicago
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful steaks cooked perfectly. Great Waite staff and excellent craft cocktails! The skirt steak is a favorite!
SS
StacyS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always amazing. Our server, Tyler, was very personable and attentive. The lamb was phenomenal! We also had the brown sugar goat cheese cheesecake and it was incredible. We ended with Espresso Martinis and it put all other espresso martinis to shame. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very very good
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful atmosphere and the food was simply amazing. Impressive food starting with the appetizer all the way through to the dessert. Would highly recommend for a nice date night or other occasion.
PP
PennyP
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Retirement dinner. Alfio’s never disappoints!
RB
RickB
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The sauces on the raviolis are the stars of the show.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time here. Enjoyed everything we had. Our server Marco was very informative and had perfect suggestions. A hidden jewel! We will be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I can confidently say that this was the best meal I have had in Cincinnati. My server, Marco, was a treat. The mushroom ravioli was nothing short of a religious experience. This is a must for anyone living near/traveling through Cincinnati.
MT
MichaelT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was superb, as expected. The lobster and crab ravioli tasted of the sea, and the Pasta Rustica was earthy and quite savory. Service was exceptionally friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The dining room temperature was cool but not freezing, which is often a summertime hazard.
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ashleys
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Marco was amazing. Came here for my boyfriends birthday and everything was perfect. The food was the best we've had in a long time. The resturant was low key and quiet and very romantic but also just a great place to hangout. Marco knew exactly what to recommend when we were lost on what to order. We throughly enjoyed our experience and will be coming back soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff and food were amazing, perfect night at Alfio’s with our friends! Thank you!
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nancyd
Cincinnati
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
A couple parties became excessively loud to the point of screaming
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food! Best meal in Cincy.
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Adam
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Marco was an incredible help and made our dining experience great! Everything on the menu sounded amazing and his recommendations were spot on!
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Admansdad
Atlanta
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great and the service was fantastic (thanks Corine!). Hope to return again soon.
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Grom
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It's very obvious that Chef Alfio and the rest of the staff pay attention to every detail with their dishes. The flavors are abundant and outstanding without being overly salty. Umami bombs galore! The staff is friendly and you won't feel rushed as you enjoy a night out. This is one of my favorite Cincinnati restaurants and I look forward to trying different dishes with each visit, although the empanadas are a must-get every time.
j
jmhorne
Cincinnati
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love dining at Alfio’s! The food and the service are always excellent.
J
Jenzybee
Cincinnati
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely dining experience at Alfio’s! We appreciated that the seats/tables were nicely spaced — something that’s getting harder and harder to find. Our server, Marco, was wonderful! He provided us with extensive information about several dishes, and everything he recommended was right on. The short rib ravioli was incredible, as was the lobster & crab cake ravioli. Get the empanada sampler to start — delish! We’ll be back soon!
LM
LeslieM
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience2
Poor service. We never got bread. The waitress was about to bring our dinner when we told her we never got our salads. Wine didn’t come until steak was nearly finished. Nobody seemed to be in charge to discuss this with while we were there or when I called today.
BM
BigMick
Cincinnati
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s one of the best restaurants in Cincinnati. Amazing food and recently won Best of the Taste of Cincinnati for entree, appetizers and desserts. Great service, be sure to ask for Ally, super server.
R
Robyn
Cincinnati
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were greeted so warmly and seated immediately. The food was magnificent and the service was top notch. Marco was an attentive, knowledgeable and personable server. We were celebrating our 36th wedding anniversary and enjoyed a superb evening. Thanks for the complimentary bubbly!
RK
RickKruse
Cincinnati
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food drinks and service. I love this place.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother’s Day. Food and wine were exceptional. Definitely will go back and soon!
LT
LauraT
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
we sat a a table where the heating and cooling vents were located over our heads.. very uncomfortable....
JL
JLCrow
Cincinnati
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
"I love the relaxed feel of this place – we felt like we were dining at home. We have wanted to come here for some time but we kept trying to walk in during peak hours. Bad idea, they are very busy during peak times and you need to make reservations. We loved the empanadas, they were delicious. Our server was great. She was relaxed, friendly and knowledgeable of the menu and specials. The service was well-timed and the wine list was very good and had selections for all price levels.

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
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

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 2403 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 29, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(513) 321-0555

Delivery

2724 Erie Ave Cincinnati, OH 45208

Additional information

Cross street
Erie & Michigan
Neighborhood
Hyde Park
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–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

Website
http://www.alfios-cincy.com/
Phone number
(513) 321-0555
Catering
Please email Alfio at Alfio@alfios-cincy.com
Private party facilities
Private Parties are welcome! Please call us at 513-321-0555 to discuss your customized event details.

Alfio's buon cibo

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Delivery

Additional information

100 Cincinnati / Dayton Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Best Restaurants in Cincinnati

Narrow Path Beer Dinner

Best from 2017 and 2018

Best from 2019 and 2020

Short Rib Ravioli

Empanadas Cuatro

Ravioli Duo

Appetizers

Empanadas Cuatro$18.00

Zucchini$9.00

Mussels*$19.00

Goat Cheese and Fig Bruschetta$14.00

Smoked Gnocchi Bolognese$13.00

Salads

Poached Pear and Fig Salad$13.00

Grilled Caesar Salad$12.00

Tomato Mozzarella Salad$12.00

Strawberry and Fried Goat Cheese Salad$13.00

Italian Iceberg Wedge$12.00

Entrées

Short Rib Ravioli$28.00

Angus and Five Cheese Ravioli$28.00

Wild Mushroom Ravioli$24.00

Lobster and Crab Ravioli$29.00

Ravioli Duo$29.00

Smoked Bolognese$24.00

Braised Beef Short Rib$41.00

Duck Bacon Fettuccine$33.00

Chicken Parmesan$29.00

Pasta Rustica*$33.00

Scallop and Shrimp Fettuccine*$39.00

Seafood Zucchini Pasta*$37.00

Pistachio Crusted Salmon*$36.00

From the Argentine Grill

Center Cut Filet*$47.00

Skirt Steak*$48.00

Ribeye*$56.00

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