Top 10 Cincinnati Restaurants

1.      Skyline Chili

-Skyline Chili is the very definition of Cincinnati's food identity; it is famous for the Greek chili, but it is completely an invention, served on top of spaghetti or hot dogs. It is more than a restaurant and all-American institution to grow up with that spur devoted feuds on which local chili parlor is best. This place boasts several locations and a site at Reds games: a taste of home defining the heritage of food in this city.

2.      LaRosa's Pizzeria

-It is LaRosa, a Cincinnati pizza empire that Buddy LaRosa began in 1954, so well woven into the fabric of family get-togethers and casual evenings out. More than sixty spots feeding generations of adoring fans make its sweet sauce with thin crust a regional icon. It matters because such a success story is homegrown and has nostalgia as much to do with it as pizza. 

3.      Sotto

-Sotto brings a slice of rustic Italy to Cincinnati's downtown, earning national praise for its handmade pasta and intimate, basement-level charm. It highlights all that the city can pour for competition in the upscale dining scene. It draws foodies with dishes such as truffle pasta and a wine list that punches above its weight. It speaks of Cincinnati's tradition with sophistication. 

4.      Pepp & Dolores

-Pepp & Dolores is about Italian American family dining, their roots in the renaissance of OTR, and named for the grandparents of the owners. It matters because it elevates casual dining, with awesome pasta and such a loved ambiance that pays homage to the beautiful grittiness of the neighborhood. A newer star on the rise and quickly becoming a local darling proves that Cincinnati's food scene is still evolving. 

5.      Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse

-Jeff Ruby's is an ostentatious high-end steakhouse in Cincinnati: all pay tribute to it, as though celebrating status, from hometown people to visiting stars. It matters for the luxurious experience, high-grade prizes in the form of steaks, sushi, and live piano music, and a very fabulous art deco setting bringing luxury dining destinations to the city. This is where Cincinnati shines with its big-city swagger. 

6.      The Eagle

-This is how you took an old building and turned OTR around into a southern-inspired fried chicken with a laid-back, communal energy. It matters herein due to making it, in a sense, the funky, revitalized spirit of the neighborhood while delivering accessible, memorable comfort food. It is a go-to for younger crowds and one more reason the city is becoming a powerhouse in craft beer and bites culture.

7.      Price Hill chili

-Price Hill Chili has been a Cincinnati institution since 1962, a place serving up the city’s chili and dinner fares. It is a place where generation after generation has found a home. Neighborhood anchor because it combines the best of the city's affinity for straight no chaser, family-owned dives, where the regulars are at ease with it. A soft-spoken competitor to Skyline, Price Hill holds its own with strong community identities.

8.      Taft's Ale House

-Against its history and modern culture, history itself becomes distinguished and snagged into a brewpub by creating this brewpub from an 1800s church into Taft's Ale House. This is something great because it precisely couples house-made brews with something hearty like a tri-tip steak, thereby creating an experience that celebrates Cincinnati's architectural past along with the current palate. It is a popular meeting point for both tourists and locals.

9.      Ford's Garage

-A garage full of cars, with a shine reflecting the American nostalgia of impression, in combination with burgers and beers. If Fun Imports an outstanding family-friendly import in a growing chain, finds its home within the city walls, then this is its appealing suburban at Rookwood. New age addition adds flavor to that casual dining category. 

10.  Taste of Belgium

-Waffles Cincinnati's Belgians becoming obsessive about rich foods into their trenches but leaving them in sleepy morning hours bring Belgium to bear on the side of things with Cincinnati heritage. Important for a staple of Belgian cuisine pairs waffles with sandwich filling and has spread like butter over the top of the city with charm and innovation this one has become a brunch king with many becoming daily rituals in their lives.