Highest-rated Restaurants in Cincinnati by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Cincinnati by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Cincinnati, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Mom 'n 'em Coffee & Wine

- Rating: 4.7/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3128 Colerain Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Wine Bars
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#29. The Pickled Pig

- Rating: 4.7/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 645 East McMillan St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis, Soup
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#28. Pig Candy BBQ

- Rating: 4.7/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5901 Kellogg Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches, Caterers
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#27. Da Han Mongolian BBQ

- Rating: 4.7/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11483 Chester Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Taiwanese, Mongolian, Barbecue
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#26. The Acres

- Rating: 4.7/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 9941 Reading Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Mini Golf, Golf, American
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#25. Fulton Yards Coffeehouse & Spirits

- Rating: 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 3301 Riverside Drive Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Cafes, Bars
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#24. The Wheel Oakley

- Rating: 4.8/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3805 Brotherton Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Italian, Sandwiches
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#23. Chef's Café

- Rating: 4.8/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7250 Fields Ertel Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
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#22. Bitter Sweet

- Rating: 4.8/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1001 Jefferson Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Creperies, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#21. Thai Lom Cuisine

- Rating: 4.8/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 145 West Benson St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Thai
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#20. Sago

- Rating: 4.8/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1004 Delta Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Malaysian, Modern European, Barbecue
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#19. Viva India

- Rating: 4.8/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 3672 Erie Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Indian, Bars
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#18. Avalanche Crepes & Waffles

- Rating: 4.8/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 160 West McMillan St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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#17. Saturday Morning Vibes Cereal Bar

- Rating: 4.8/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3539 Reading Road Ste 101 Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Specialty Food, Themed Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#16. Safi

- Rating: 4.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1401 Republic St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates, Cocktail Bars
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#15. Allez Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1201 Main St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Cafes, Salad, Sandwiches
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#14. Good Plates Eatery

- Rating: 4.8/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 235 West McMillan St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: New American, Sandwiches
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#13. Flatiron Café

- Rating: 4.8/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1833 Sycamore St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Wine Bars
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#12. The Madison Place

- Rating: 4.8/5 (81 reviews)
- Address: 4200 Plainville Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#11. Tikka Xpress

- Rating: 4.8/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 2750 Park Ave. The Gatherall Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Indian
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#10. Il Gusto Pizza & Pasta

- Rating: 4.9/5 (79 reviews)
- Address: 3936 East Galbraith Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Caterers
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#9. Black Coffee Lounge

- Rating: 4.9/5 (124 reviews)
- Address: 824 Elm St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#8. Coffia Coffee Shop

- Rating: 4.9/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 32 East 13th St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Coffee & Tea, Colombian
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