Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Cincinnati

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems 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!

LaLo Chino-Latino

4.8

4.8 (455)

$30 and under

Latin American

Cincinnati

About the restaurant

LaLo is where Latin and Asian food collide. LaLo offers you a unique experience with fusion dishes full of flavor, asian and latin inspired drinks, and lively exciting latin music.

Top review

Todd

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

I have never had a bad meal here. I try something new each time I go. Amazing food. I recommend the mix n match tacos . But everything is great.

Arnold's Bar and Grill

4.7

4.7 (699)

$30 and under

American

Cincinnati

About the restaurant

Always eager to show of it's 150 plus years of history, Arnold's Bar and Grill is Cincinnati's oldest continuously operated Tavern. Here are a few of Arnold's more recent awards and Accolades... Citybeat 2016: Best Live Music While You Eat, Thrillist 2015: The Most Iconic Bar in Ohio, The Daily Meal 2015: The 150 Best Bars in America, Cincinnati Magazine 2015: Top 45 Burgers in Cincinnati, Cityvoter 2015: Top 5 Beer Selection, Citybeat 2014: Best Outdoor Dining, Esquire Magazine 2013: Best Bars in America, Buzzfeed 2013: List of America's Oldest and Coolest Bars

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GwenVIP

Dined 2 days ago

The short ribs and burger were great. Music in the courtyard was great.

Pho Lang Thang

4.7

4.7 (96)

$30 and under

Vietnamese

Over the Rhine

About the restaurant

Vietnamese restaurant located on Race St. by Findlay Market.

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Brian

Dined 3 days ago

Amy was pheniomial server. Food was so good . Great taste and arranged

Taste of Belgium at The Banks

4.6

4.6 (318)

$30 and under

American

Cincinnati

About the restaurant

Taste of Belgium is a modern Belgian brasserie that fuses Belgian and American cuisines with locally sourced ingredients for both brunch and dinner. Taste of Belgium offers a carefully curated beer list featuring an unequaled selection of Belgian brews and craft cocktails to enhance every meal. In 2023, Jean-François Flechet, our founder, was honored with a knighthood by the prestigious Knighthood of the Brewer's Paddle, recognizing his dedication to Belgian brewing traditions. Our journey began in 2007 at Cincinnati's historic Findlay Market, where Jean-François introduced a traditional Liège-style waffle recipe and a 120-pound cast-iron waffle maker from Belgium. Since then, Taste of Belgium has expanded to seven full-service neighborhood brasseries across Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio. Discover more about our Belgian-inspired dining experience at www.tasteofbelgium.com.

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Nell

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Oh sooo good! Taste of Belgium 🇧🇪 is excellent! The service was phenomenal. They did not hesitate when we asked to be seated in a different type of seating, the wait staff was always available while never hovering. The coffee, pastries and of course the waffles were simply perfect 👌🏻 Couldn’t have asked for a better brunch on graduation day!

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Revolution Rotisserie

4.6

4.6 (377)

$30 and under

American

Cincinnati

About the restaurant

Revolution Rotisserie is a lively neighborhood restaurant nestled in the heart of Pleasant Ridge. The cuisine is new American, putting a fresh twist on chicken sandwiches, burgers & wings while offering a wide array of shareable small plates & appetizers. The menu prominently features rotisserie chicken dishes such as the Pollo a la Brasa, Freestyle Bird & curated seasonal dishes. The atmosphere is casual with a cozy neighborhood feel unlike anything else in town. Revolution is a great place to grab a drink with dinner. The craft bar program features rotating draft beers, seasonal & classic cocktails as well as a nice wine list. Great for dates, small parties & business lunches.

NOTABLE AWARDS
- Best Chicken (Top 3)
- Best Chicken Sandwich (Top 3)
- Best New Restaurant 2018 (Top 10)

Revolution Rotisserie got its start as a pop-up at Findlay Market back in 2014. Pesola Hospitality Group also owns & operates the following loca

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Michael

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

We come back often. Great food, drinks and service. Drinks are a little pricey. $100 for 2 ppl with drinks.

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Popular dish

Cali Burger

Hawkers Alley

4.6

4.6 (27)

$30 and under

Asian

Central Business District

About the restaurant

We are located right on Court Street by the Kroger Building. We are known for our Asian Street Food. We use fresh ingredients for crafting our menu to bring you on a journey to Asian Night Market Street Food. Our menu ranging from skewers, burgers, chicken, Rice and Noodles Bowls. At Hawkers Alley, you'll find definitely find something to satisfy your appetite.

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Jandie

Dined on Oct 19, 2024

Excellent food - We will definitely go back. So many things on the menu I want to try. There were 6 of us and we all loved the food. Cauliflower bites, potato skewer thing with parmesan (forget what it is called on menu), fish sandwich, teriyaki tofu all excellent. We were there during Blink so it was a very hectic evening for all, but the staff handled it well.

China Gourmet

4.5

4.5 (734)

$30 and under

Chinese

Cincinnati

About the restaurant

Thank you for considering the China Gourmet. We are a Zagat and Mobil Rated restaurant which offers custom made dishes as well as fresh seafood. Open since 1977 and still family owned.

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NormVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Food was wonderful but a little pricy. The service was slow especially since there were only about a dozen people there. The music playing was way too loud.

Rusty Bucket - Rookwood

4.4

4.4 (223)

$30 and under

American

Hyde Park

About the restaurant

Rusty Bucket is a casual neighborhood tavern serving the highest quality food and beverage in a “come as you are” setting. Scratch kitchens, fresh cocktails, and the perfect pour are our craft. Our associates are welcoming, and our hospitality naturally makes us the local hub where friends and family frequently gather to share in a good time.

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Cindy and Steve

Dined on Nov 20, 2024

Our server was on top of his game and made for a wonderful experience.

Rosewood by Teak

4.4

4.4 (782)

$31 to $50

Pan-Asian

Oakley

About the restaurant

Rosewood provides a unique dining experience in the heart of Oakley Square, featuring favorite dishes inspired by our past while offering a wide variety of delicious seafood, steak, chicken and vegetarian dishes. Rosewood's beverage program shares the same inspiration and values of our culinary program, offering selections that are locally influenced and ingredient driven. Our cocktails are influenced by the classics and driven by the change of the seasons with a wine program curated to enhance the flavors of our food and invites our guests to share with us in new experiences. When the patio is available we do not take requests or reservations for the patio. The patio is first come first served.

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Laura

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Delicious food and very nice server. She didn’t rush us along so we had time to chat and catch up.

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Popular dish

Chilean Seabass

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P.F. Chang's - West Chester

4.2

4.2 (364)

$30 and under

Chinese

West Chester

About the restaurant

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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RandyVIP

Dined on Nov 24, 2024

There were 6 of us…there was nothing left on anyone’s plates. We will be back!

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