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Caruso's Ristorante & Bar, Fairfield, OH

Caruso's Ristorante & Bar

4.8
4.8
868 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
Caruso’s is a rebirth of a restaurant that was created by Rakan Shteiwi in the 1979. Many of the original Spinning Fork recipes came from the original Caruso’s which was located in downtown Cincinnati. We look to merge classic and modern flavors inspired by traditional Italian and American Italian cuisines.

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2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 39 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (513) 889-3210
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Braheam Shteiwi
  • Catering
    We offer multiple catering options. Please inquire by visiting our website or calling the restaurant at 513-889-3210 for more information and pricing.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private dining room that is reservable for 30 people. We also offer rentals of the bar area, and a combination of the bar and private dining room in conjunction. The restaurant is reservable as well. Please inquire by visiting our website or calling the restaurant at 513-889-3210 for more information and pricing.
  • Neighborhood
    Springdale
  • Cross street
    Seward
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 868 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Italian

  • Cincinnati

    Best Value

  • Cincinnati

    Italian

868 Reviews
  1. SteveM

    Cincinnati

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing pasta made in house. Staff takes incredible pride in the family owned restaurant and it shows.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely love this place! Always great food and service.

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  3. KaraT

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such great food. The chicken Marsala was amazing. The hubs really enjoyed his meal as well: the rigatoni rustica. Our server was very helpful and attentive. We will definitely be back.

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  4. JessicaF

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great staff, homemade, Italian food, ambience is relaxed and romantic! Definitely a favorite!

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  5. Jules

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious as always our server Ricky was wonderful

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  6. Justjoan

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service is outstanding.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Second time here and really enjoy the whole experience. Meatballs and Chop Chop salad are delicious. Service is always on point. Vibe is excellent and taking the kids has been easy. Wish we were closer to be more frequent regulars!

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  8. sadieboxer

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is amazing! Sam our server very attentive and personable! Definitely the finest dining in Fairfield!

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  9. Dawn

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food. My favorite: spaghetti squash with alfredo sauce. Best ever! Friendly and competent waiter. Delightful evening

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience, great food, good server with great recommendations.

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  11. Bama

    Cincinnati

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is a great find... the food is excellent and ALL the servers are nice and enjoyable. We love this place!!

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  12. KellyR

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food & service! Will highly recommend. I look forward to returning soon.

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  13. PhilM

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Authentic Italian food! It was delicious. Salad was tasty also.

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  14. VictorD

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent and the service was very good. Love it every time we go.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome, attentive, friendly staff and amazing food and drinks!

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  16. CarolynZ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    awesome dinner and great atmosphere. would definitely bring my friend again

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. We enjoyed it all from appetizers to dessert.

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  18. StaceyH

    Cincinnati

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and the service was great. Our favorites were the cacio e Pepe, branzino and the carrot cake was phenomenal!

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  19. Hobey

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was very good. Drinks are very expensive. $12 for a small gin and tonic.

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  20. Susan

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Can’t believe it took so long to find this place. Fabulous house made food. Our family had Rick’s Spicy Pizza, Papardalle Mushroom Ragu, Cassio e Pepe & Soup & Salad. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal. The only thing that made it better was sharing the cheesecake, Creme Brulee & Tiramisu. Well worth the drive from KY to celebrate a new job. Staff was top notch!

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  21. FineDiner

    Cincinnati

    117 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    117 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I love how welcomed I felt here. The service and experience is my favorite part of dining here.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Excellent Italian food in a comfortable atmosphere.

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  23. VeryBusy

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious...just like I recall dinners from childhood ...

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  24. Brewmeistr

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our go-to restaurant. Great staff. (Ask for Sam) Portions are big enough to share. Half-price wine bottles on Wednesdays are excellent. Chicken Marsala is off the hook good.

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  25. CEP222

    Cleveland

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Small menu however all delicious options. Love this place!

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  26. DougyFresh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I customized my drink and my entree and despite the unusual requests, they were perfect. And dessert - ricotta donuts and tiramisu - was amazing!

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  27. Bree

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Caruso's always provides excellent food and service! Every dish is outstanding, freshly prepared and delicious. Bar tenders make great mocktails. Service is consistently exceptional.

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  28. MichaelM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It is nice to have fine dining in Fairfield. Great Italian restaurant using homemade ingredients and recipes.

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  29. gpavlyak1

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent entrees. Exceptional service. For today's market, pricing is reasonable. Will be going back for sure.

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  30. RobertS

    Cincinnati

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had another great meal at Caruso's. Michael was our server and did a great job, very attentive to our needs. The food was wonderful and served steaming Hot. We try to eat here at least every 3 months or so and simply love the place and the service. Unfortunately, we have noticed that their menu prices continue to rise on many items on our last three visits. The menu that is shown on Open Table and the Caruso website needs to be updated as well as it appears to be at least 6 months old. The only disappointment is that they are now charging $3.00 for Bread Service. While this is not a lot, it is disappointing that bread cannot be served complimentary, especially with a higher end meal that you are getting. I know prices are up everywhere you go, but I hope that the owner does not continue to raise the prices so high where this neighborhood gem becomes a "Special Occasion" only destination. Please reconsider the Bread Service Charge, it really makes things appear that you are starting to nickel and dime your customers.

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  31. ScotL

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for a birthday celebration! Ricky, our server, was awesome and the food never disappoints. I've been to Caruso's many times and will continue to keep going back!

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  32. allie

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We drove all the way from Downtown Cincinnati to try this place out, and we were not disappointed. The dishes were really good and it was the best rigatoni I've had in a very long time. We'll definitely visit again when we are in town!

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  33. JessicaH

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was wonderful and the food was delicious. Will definitely go back again.

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  34. Steaklover

    Cincinnati

    73 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been here three times now. The service is awesome! The food is so good, I would give it 10 stars! If you want great Italian food, go to Caruso’s!!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is a hidden gem. I honestly think the food is better than some of the better known fancier Italian restaurants in town. We’ve eaten here many times and always been amazed by the food and service.

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  36. AshleeE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was awesome, the food was great, and 50% off Bottles of Wine happened to be a great perk for coming on my wife’s birthday!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    My wife and I had a great time at Caruso’s. It’s the perfect date night spot to get extremely high quality food without completely breaking the bank. We asked our serve, McRae, for his food recommendations and we both ended up going with those and they did not disappoint! The Papardalle Mushroom Ragu was AMAZING. And the Caccio E Peppe was extremely good as well.

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  38. TaylorF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place, especially for special occasions, never disappointed

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  39. Salvador

    Cincinnati

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Victoria is our favorite Server //////////////////

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  40. Fletcher

    Cincinnati

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience overall. Excellent service as well. Recommend the Branzino.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

FAQs

Caruso's Ristorante & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 889-3210.

Caruso's Ristorante & Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 868 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 39 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Caruso's Ristorante & Bar

6765 Dixie Hwy, Fairfield, OH 45014

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Seward
  • Neighborhood
    Springdale
  • Hours of operation
    Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Braheam Shteiwi
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (513) 889-3210
  • Catering
    We offer multiple catering options. Please inquire by visiting our website or calling the restaurant at 513-889-3210 for more information and pricing.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private dining room that is reservable for 30 people. We also offer rentals of the bar area, and a combination of the bar and private dining room in conjunction. The restaurant is reservable as well. Please inquire by visiting our website or calling the restaurant at 513-889-3210 for more information and pricing.
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