DINING REVIEWS

Fine Dining Is Always in Season at The Baker’s Table

A new farm-to-table culinary experience happens every month at this Newport eatery.

Etxe Brings Basque Culinary Excellence to Cincinnati

One restaurant is deliciously transporting Queen City diners to the mountainous Basque region of Spain.

Quan Hapa Has Gone Back to Delicious Basics

From okonomiyaki to shoyu ramen, this beloved Asian street food spot in OTR is perfecting the classics.

Salazar’s Delicious Second Life

What’s old is new again as Chef Jose Salazar's flagship restaurant blooms in its custom downtown digs.

Serliana Is a Delicious Addition to Indianapolis’s Monument Circle

It may be worth a stay at the InterContinental Hotel just for a meal at this modern French eatery.

The Best Things I Ate in 2025

After sampling many a dish at many a Cincinnati restaurant, here are a few favorites.

Best Restaurants No. 10: Salazar

The beloved restaurant from Chef Jose Salazar is back and better than ever with a menu focused on innovation, detail, and seasonality.

Best Restaurants No. 9: Phoenician Taverna

You're part of the family at this authentic Lebanese taverna and grill in Mason.

Best Restaurants No. 8: Colette

Chef Danny Combs is serving up fresh French-ish delicacies with beautiful parkside views.

Best Restaurants No. 7: Mita’s

Chef Jose Salazar's beloved tapas joint takes you on a flavorful journey through Spain and Latin America.

Best Restaurants No. 6: Abigail Street

Top-notch Mediterranean small plates have made this wine bar an OTR mainstay for 15 years.

Best Restaurants No. 5: Sudova

Chef Sarah Dworak's elevated Eastern European dishes are giving Cincinnatians a delicious modern twist on Old World cuisine.
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