Alfio's buon cibo

4.9

3367 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
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
Website
http://www.alfios-cincy.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Alfio Gulisano
Catering
Please email Michelle 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.

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

6 Course Chef's Tasting
$90.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Embark on a culinary odyssey with our 6 Course Chef's Tasting Menu at Alfio's Buon Cibo, where Chef Alfio and his culinary team showcase their passion and expertise using the finest ingredients. Discover the perfect harmony of Italian and Argentine flavors, from the tantalizing amuse-bouche to the unforgettable dessert finale. Indulge in expertly crafted dishes like our award-winning pasta, seafood specialties, and savory meat creations. Complement your meal with carefully curated wine pairings or signature cocktails from our team of Sommeliers and Mixologists. Book your table now and elevate your dining experience with a celebration of passion, creativity, and culinary excellence. Unforgettable flavors await!
New Year's Eve at Alfio's Buon Cibo!
$140.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable dining experience at Alfio's Buon Cibo! Enjoy a special 5-course menu with options, crafted to celebrate in style. Priced at $140 per person, with optional wine pairings starting at $60 per person, this evening promises exceptional flavors and perfectly paired wines. Dress to impress and toast to 2025 in an elegant, festive setting. Limited seating—reserve your spot today!

Popular dishes

Zucchini$10.00
Zucchini slices breaded and lightly crisped, served with a creamy goat cheese pesto sauce
Burrata$16.00
Pulled mozzarella stuffed with tomato and thyme fondue. Served with grilled crostinis
Scallops$18.00
Three Pan Seared U-12 Scallops topped with Argentine Relish and served over a harvest mash puree
Bruschetta$15.00
Grilled Ciabatta topped with a creamy goat cheese and mission fig spread, with balsamic tossed arugula, goat cheese crumbles, sliced red onion and a balsamic glaze
Arancini$15.00
Golden fried smoked gouda and butternut squash “little oranges”, served over a truffle sage bechamel
Empanadas Cuatro$20.00
4 styles of our signature empanadas: Traditional Spiced Beef, Korean BBQ, Spinach and Cheese, Prosciutto Leek and Roasted Red Pepper
Mussels *$18.00
Prince Edward Island mussels sauteed in a red chili pepper, tomato, and white wine sauce served with toast points

Salad

Beet & Humboldt Fog$14.00
Arugula, Humboldt Fog cheese, spicy candied pecans, and marinated beets, tossed in tangy Raspberry Dijon Vinaigrette
Poached Pear and Fig$13.00
White wine poached pears, dried mission figs, mixed greens, gorgonzola, walnuts and tossed with honey truffle vinaigrette
Grilled Caesar$13.00
Romaine heart, open flame grilled, topped with Caesar dressing, herb croutons, and shaved parmesan
Italian "Wedge"$13.00
Iceberg lettuce wedge topped with heirloom cherry tomatoes, crispy pancetta, sliced red onions, gorgonzola crumbles, and topped with a creamy gorgonzola dressing
Apple & Fried Goat Cheese$13.00
Goat Cheese Pucks, candied pecans, sliced apples, red onion, dried cherries, arugula and apple butter vinaigrette

Land

6 oz Center Cut Filet*$65.00
Center Cut Filet served over caramelized onion and goat cheese mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, and topped with a cherry marsala reduction
10 oz Skirt Steak*$65.00
Black Angus Reserve, topped with Argentine Chimichurri, served over hand-cut Yukon steak fries and grilled asparagus
Grilled Lamb Chops$49.00
Three French cut lamb chops served over truffle mashed potatoes and caramelized brussels sprouts, topped with mint chimichurri
Duck Breast$55.00
Oven-roasted duck breast served over smoked pancetta asiago potatoes, caramelized Brussels sprouts, and topped with a stone fruit sweet chili glaze

From The Sea

Seafood alla Goat Cheese Pesto$43.00
House-made angel hair pasta tossed in creamy goat cheese pesto with lump crab, topped with three pan seared U-12 Scallops
Seafood Zucchini Pasta*$39.00
Zucchini pasta topped with sauteed shrimp lump crab and served in a tomato and pepper Argentine relish
Pistachio Crusted Salmon*$45.00
7 oz Pistachio crusted Verlasso salmon served over butternut squash mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus, topped with balsamic reduction
Gnocchi Gulisano$43.00
Sauteed shrimp and Argentine sausage tossed with house-made gnocchi in a chimichurri cream sauce with heirloom tomatoes and arugula

Pasta

Angus and Five Cheese Ravioli$35.00
Braised angus beef and cheese stuffed ravioli, topped with our signature cheese blend, and baked in a creamy marinara sauce
Wild Mushroom Ravioli$31.00
Mushroom stuffed ravioli, served in a creamy vodka tomato sauce with roasted red peppers and arugula
Short Rib Ravioli$35.00
Braised white meat veal short rib stuffed ravioli served in a creamy truffle mushroom marsala, sauce
Lobster and Crab Ravioli$36.00
Lobster and crab cake stuffed ravioli, served in a spicy sriracha cream sauce with heirloom tomatoes and spinach
Gnocchi Bolognese$39.00
Smoked beef Bolognese tossed with house-made potato gnocchi, topped with shaved parmesan
Butternut Agnolotti$38.00
Butternut squash and smoked gouda stuffed agnolotti over braised short rib au jus, topped with bechamel
Choose Two$39.00
Two of our house-made pastas, served on our signature duo plates

Our Family Recipes

Braised Beef Short Rib$48.00
Slow braised beef short ribs served over our house-made gnocchi tossed in a truffle and spinach cream sauce
Chicken Parmesan*$39.00
Chicken breast, breaded, topped with marinated tomatoes and parmesan, baked and served over spaghetti and marinara
Smoked Bolognese Rigatoni$36.00
Jenn-a-toni tossed with hickory smoked Bolognese sauce
Duck Bacon Fettuccine$39.00
Fettuccine tossed in an herbed cream sauce with pistachios and smoked house-cured duck bacon
Chicken Risotto$39.00
Grilled Amish chicken served over creamy asparagus, pancetta, and zucchini risotto

What 3,367 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

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Alfio's Buon Cibo delivers a consistently exceptional dining experience in the heart of Cincinnati. Renowned for its "outstanding service" and "amazing food," the restaurant offers a cozy atmosphere perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the expertly crafted dishes, including empanadas and gnocchi, and a "wonderful wine selection." Highly recommended for memorable celebrations.

3,367 Reviews

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Carl
Cincinnati
160 reviews
vip
5.0
160 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Pasta was excellent as well as the drinks from the bar. Service from Meredith and Ally was great. Very good experience.
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Don Maher
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time there and was a great surprise and wonderful experience.
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Rachel
Cincinnati
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for our first anniversary and had a nice dinner with great service! They had custom Happy Anniversary menus and also a cute dessert at the end. All of the food was amazing. Really delicious and a great presentation. The duck was the best dish!
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Amanda
Cincinnati
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Cameron did an excellent job. We celebrated my mother’s 65th birthday. She was so impressed with the food and service. We will be back soon!
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Dylan
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The 6 course chef’s tasting was delicious! We loved it.
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chad
Cincinnati
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I have gone to this restaurant no less than 10 times in the past 5 years. Each time the service was very professional and personable. The portions though on the smaller side were offset by the great service and flavor of the dish, and quaint atmosphere....but something happened between then and last night. The serving sizes shrunk. I didn't think that was possible. The entree portion of my $56 plate challenged that of a common sized appetizer at a similar quality restaurant. As for the server, he was more impressed with himself than we were. "My friends" he kept saying. I never met this man or had him at my table ever before. Additionally if he asked a question he would try to anticipate your answer and finish it for you. The choice of seating for us by the very young hostess was at a high top in the bar area. Seriously? We are a senior couple seeking to eat...not drink our meal. Plenty of couples tables were further back where it would have been much more quiet. I should have had them move us, but I opted to stay put to minimize fuss. I no longer recommend this place. The owner seems to be more focused on selling alcohol than food given the change in atmosphere, service, and serving portion sizes. Just not impressed any longer and will never go back.
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Matthew
Cincinnati
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Probably 10 best meals of my entire life. Was completely blown away by the food, service, atmosphere.
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Jeff
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Cam, was outstanding! Great service and food! My wife and I had the empanadas for an appetizer and they were so good. She had the short ribs and gnocchi and I had the skirt steak, both excellent choices. It was her birthday so we got a free dessert and champagne toast. We also got the goat cheese cheesecake to take home. It was delicious! I’ve paid a lot more for meals that weren’t nearly this good. We had a great experience!
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Jane
Cincinnati
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Favorite Italian restaurant in Cincinnati! Can’t say enough good things about it - food, service,ambiance is the best!
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Sean
Key West
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
We had to wait about 15 minutes for our table which would totally be okay… but there were 2-3 other groups standing in front of the hostess in a very tight pack and we were stuck between waiting outdoors and waiting awkwardly behind the hostess by the bar. Anywhere people were waiting servers and bartenders and managers were constantly walking by and we felt like we were getting in the way. The bar was extremely loud and ended up making us have to scream if we wanted to talk when we were at our table . Very tight space. The actual dining experience was incredible! Tyler was a great server and had so much enthusiasm and positive energy. Outstanding options and delicious food. 10/10 food and dining I just wish they had a waiting area that wasn’t so awkward
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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 3367 OpenTable diners.