Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Cincinnati

OpenTable

Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Cincinnati? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Cafe Mediterranean - Hyde Park

5.0

5 (995)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Hyde Park

About the restaurant

At Cafe Mediterranean, we believe in quality and simplicity. We prepare and cook truly authentic Mediterranean food.Not only is Cafe Mediterranean's food healthy, it is food that you will savor with every bite. Food is bursting with flavor and nutrition, made fresh and served fast. Eat in or take out and enjoy.

Top review

Joe

Dined on Apr 19, 2025

Another fantastic dinner at Cafe Mediterranean! This place just cannot be beat. Everything is so fresh and tasty. Spouse and his cousin had the swordfish- they inhaled every bite. I couldn't pass up my favorite falafel dinner and it was wonderful as always! The pistachio baklava is the best any of us ever had.

Frankie's Sips & Savories

4.9

4.9 (208)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Central Business District

About the restaurant

Ahlan wa Sahlan (WELCOME), We’re so happy you’re considering dining with us. Nestled in between OTR and the Financial District, tucked away in Cincinnati’s historic Garfield Park. Frankie’s Sips & Savories serves up Mediterranean inspired Craft Cocktails and Small Plates from a cozy dining room and beautiful alley with a view to the park.
Must Try – Our Award Winning (Cincinnati Business Courier June 21) - Crispy Arancini / Risotto / Braised Lamb & Whipped Feta.
In addition, we offer a unique array of Wines from around the world and local Craft Beers on tap.
Be it, date night, a business gathering or if you just want to feel appreciated and welcomed, join us at Frankie’s for a comfortable, relaxing restaurant atmosphere. Looking to Celebrate Life a little more, stay for the fun until we close with great sounds and weekly special events, (Dancing is Highly Recommended).
Lead by Chef Riston and the Family, Let’s share the joy and savor the moments together at Frankie’s Place !

Top review

Erika

Dined 5 days ago

Fantastic experience. From the food to the service to the ambience. Frankie’s staff went above and beyond. Miles our server was awesome. The food was so delicious. Very welcoming and family oriented. You can tell everyone takes a lot of pride in their work. Would definitely recommend to all our family and friends and we will be coming back. Thank you.

Sotto

4.9

4.9 (8400)

$50 and over

Italian

Central Business District

About the restaurant

It is a concept of casual intimacy and communal romance. Sotto is the art of simplicity, a steward of restraint. It’s undressed, gutsy and human. It is fire, meat, wheat, and laughter. Above all, Sotto is Italian.

Now Open for Lunch Service Monday - Friday, 11am - 2pm

Top review

ShawnVIP

Dined 2 days ago

I have been to Sotto numerous times so it was not like I was walking into anything new. The food and drinks were outstanding as always. But the service was not as it normally is. I am sure it was a one off experience but the service was very slow. We had a party of 4 which in my opinion is average. The in between time from appetizers to first setting to second setting etc was lengthy. I will return as I believe it was a one off.

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