2. Sotto
9.3
114 E 6th St (Walnut), Cincinnati, OH
Italian Restaurant · Central Business District · 61 tips and reviews
Jessica Ryle: Grilled octopus is *chef kiss* Great service, cute space, knowledgeable staff.
Ryan Vaughan: Don't go short on the pasta. Order a few and share! Portions are big and they are all amazing.
Nick Altieri: Hidden under the old Maisonette is the best Italian in the city. Food was great and the interior of the restaurant looks like it's from an old Italian villa.
3. Abigail Street
8.2
1214 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH
Tapas Restaurant · Over-The Rhine · 33 tips and reviews
Urban Grill Food Truck: Bouillabaisse was absolutely excellent and universally the favorite of all at the table. However, it's also hard to beat the grilled octopus, so get that too!
Cliff Jenkins: Everything was incredible and came in under what a conventional upscale restaurant would cost. Try the blended cabernet totally made in Ohio. the ricotta/honey is awesome. Sit at the bar.
Ryan Schatzman: Get the bouillabaisse. Lots of different flavors, yet consistent through the base. The flight of wine is also a sweet deal.
Suzanne Messer: I had the Cuban waffle, DELICIOUS! Great atmosphere and good location.
Arlene: Very tasty beer. Blond was my favorite. And the mussels are very good too.
Eager Eater: Service OK (they wouldn’t let us order the ham & Brie sandwich because it’s “only on the lunch menu,” which apparently didn’t start for another hour, & they forgot to put vanilla in my vanilla latte.
10. Nicola's
8.6
1420 Sycamore St, Cincinnati, OH
Italian Restaurant · Mount Auburn · 28 tips and reviews
Jane Friedman: Go for the Monday Night Neighborhood Special -- $13 for pasta bolognese, house salad, phenomenal bread -- if you eat at the bar.
Zee Thomson: Try the Grand Tasting Menu Dessert - Smoked ocean trout, fennel 3-ways, egg, capersDelicious!
Sean McNaughton: Maybe the best choice for a great meal in Cincinnati -- excellent food, excellent wine list & excellent decor. One of the best meals I've ever had.