Alfio's buon cibo

4.9

3339 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

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!

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 3,339 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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Review summary

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Alfio's Buon Cibo is a culinary gem blending Italian and Argentinian influences. Diners rave about the "exceptional service" and exquisite dishes like "life-changing empanadas" and "outstanding gnocchi." The cozy atmosphere, attentive staff, and thoughtful wine pairings make it ideal for special occasions or intimate meals. Highly recommended!

3,339 Reviews

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Dale
Cincinnati
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you love great food and wine pairings, Alfio’s is one of our favorite places in Cincinnati to experience this. We each got the chef’s tasting menu, which includes things not on the everyday menu. We also got wine pairings for each course from Alison, whose knowledge of food and wine and talent for pairing them makes an amazing evening. Highly recommended.
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Roberto
Cincinnati
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a Superb experience at Alfios for our anniversary. Great details from printed menus to glass of bubbles and a dessert. Service was impeccable, specially Leonor. All work in harmony. The Sommelier recommended the right wine for our food. The empanadas are a must. Creative and delicious. The short ribs were soft, tender and delicious. The gnocchi soft and tender. The bolognese departed a bit too much from the traditional recipe, by making it smoky and sweet it reminded us more to BBq than bolognese. Still delicious but a bit too creative. Anyway a great place, great service, excellent food. Will be back
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Traci
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit to Alfio’s and we were celebrating our anniversary. They had a special “Happy Anniversary” menu waiting for us, as well as complimentary Prosecco toast and dessert to top it off! The food was amazing from starters to dessert and the service was outstanding. The espresso martini was the best I’ve ever had. I would highly recommend going and can’t wait to go back!
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Andrew
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Outstanding food, but even better service. The staff were great and made my wife's birthday memorable. Absolutely will visit again.
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Cindy
Cincinnati
87 reviews
vip
5.0
87 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a wonderful evening. Our server was great! Table location was lovely, just a bit chilly after a 3 hour dinner. It got cold by the window. Too long between courses. 3 hours was an hour too long. Lovely birthday celebration. Thank you.
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Anna
Cincinnati
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this place! The food is outstanding! Meredith was an exceptional server and we enjoyed the whole experience from start to finish. So good!
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Matthew
Cincinnati
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Pros: food was delicious - 5/5 Cons: poor service 1/5- had a reservation for 7 pm & we were not seated until 7:30, ordered drinks immediately & did not receive them until nearly 8. Basic cocktails were overpriced & not good. We dined on a Saturday night & understand it was busy; however given the price point of an upscale restaurant, we would have expected much better Service & at a minimum recognition for all the delays.
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Raymond
Cincinnati
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great ,waitress very knowledgeable about the food and wine, and the food came out exactly as described excellent
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Adam
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, food, and ambiance. Tyler went above and beyond throughout the entire dining experience for us and we will absolutely ask for him when we return.
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JENNIFER
Cincinnati
102 reviews
vip
4.0
102 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The empanadas are glorious! The lobster bisque was so good as well. The chicken Parmesan is a huge portion. It was just ok. Our daughter had the lamb chops and they were top tier. Small but good cocktails.
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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 3339 OpenTable diners.