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 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners 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 new restaurant openings were up 6% 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, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Cincinnati, according to Yelp 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
- Read more on Yelp

#29. The Pickled Pig

- Rating: 4.7/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 645 East McMillan St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

#28. Pig Candy BBQ

- Rating: 4.7/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5901 Kellogg Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

#27. Da Han Mongolian BBQ

- Rating: 4.7/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11483 Chester Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Taiwanese, Mongolian, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#26. The Acres

- Rating: 4.7/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 9941 Reading Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Mini Golf, Golf, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Fulton Yards Coffeehouse & Spirits

- Rating: 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 3301 Riverside Drive Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Cafes, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#24. The Wheel Oakley

- Rating: 4.8/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3805 Brotherton Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#23. Chef's Café

- Rating: 4.8/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7250 Fields Ertel Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#22. Bitter Sweet

- Rating: 4.8/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1001 Jefferson Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Creperies, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

#21. Thai Lom Cuisine

- Rating: 4.8/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 145 West Benson St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

#19. Viva India

- Rating: 4.8/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 3672 Erie Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Indian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#18. Avalanche Crepes & Waffles

- Rating: 4.8/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 160 West McMillan St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#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
- Read more on Yelp

#16. Safi

- Rating: 4.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1401 Republic St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Allez Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1201 Main St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Cafes, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#14. Good Plates Eatery

- Rating: 4.8/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 235 West McMillan St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: New American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#13. Flatiron Café

- Rating: 4.8/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1833 Sycamore St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#12. The Madison Place

- Rating: 4.8/5 (81 reviews)
- Address: 4200 Plainville Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#11. Tikka Xpress

- Rating: 4.8/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 2750 Park Ave. The Gatherall Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

#9. Black Coffee Lounge

- Rating: 4.9/5 (124 reviews)
- Address: 824 Elm St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#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
- Read more on Yelp

#7. Cream + Sugar Coffeehouse

- Rating: 4.9/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3546 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#6. Taquitos Uruapan

- Rating: 4.9/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7591 Fields Ertel Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Taqueria Los Cunados

- Rating: 4.9/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2696 Madison Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Eckerlin's Meats

- Rating: 4.9/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1819 Elm St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Meat Shops, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

#3. Harmony Plant Fare

- Rating: 4.9/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1801 Race St. Ste 105 Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Food Stands, Pop-Up Restaurants
- Read more on Yelp