Alfio's buon cibo

“Truly fantastic experience. We came for our anniversary and had the tasting menu paired with the wine pairings. The service,food, and atmosphere is fantastic. We really enjoyed the time the employees took to explain the dishes and how the sommelier paired everything. This is now our favorite restaurant in Cincinnati.”

“We had reservations for 6:30pm on Saturday night. We were a little early, but they were able to seat us right away. The atmosphere is dark and rich, and the seating is very comfortable. All tables have the cutest box light centerpieces, all with fresh flowers, that added to the ambiance. Our server, Kayla, was smiley and fun! She explained all we needed to know about the nightly specials. She knew the menu well. There were also lovely food runners and other staff that kept our night going smoothly. This is what we had for dinner and our thoughts: Mussels - The PEI mussels were so plump and cooked perfectly. We sopped up all the broth we could with the charred bread pieces. I wanted to pick up the bowl and drink the rest. We order mussels at most places that offer them, and these were the best we have had in Cincinnati. Croquetas - These were interesting. The flavors were good, but we thought the consistency was a little pasty. It was like all the ingredients were blended up together in a, well, paste. Pasta Duo - We chose the Wild Mushroom in vodka sauce, and the Gnocchi Bolognese. We thought the vodka sauce overwhelmed the mushroom in the ravioli and that maybe a lighter sauce would complement the mushroom filling better. The gnocchi were pillowy and good with the sauce, but there was not much beef in the bolognese. Although these weren't the favorites of the night, they were still very good. Skirt Steak with Chimichurri - OMG! I don't usually order steak out, but serving skirt is rare and it is one of my favorite cuts. It was so tender with a fabulous grill flavor and the most delicious chimichurri. Except for about four bites my wife enjoyed, I ate the whole 10oz steak!! It is pricy, but I would gladly spend the money for this excellent preparation again. The potatoes were roasted and seasoned well, but I wish there were more than five pieces of asparagus for the price. Chocolate Caramel Tiramisu - Very light and chocolatey. Yum!”

“Best wait staff you can get in Cincinnati. New plates and silverware for every course. Drinks were always full. Everyone was so friendly, from the hostess and manager to the waitress. All the food was incredibly good. The best dishes were the wagyu empanadas and the short rib. The salmon was also very good. Beautiful dishes and drinks. Please bring back the lamb. This was my 3rd visit and can't wait to come back!”

“It was our first time coming here and the experience was incredible! Our waiter Mike was attentive and knowledgeable of the menu and restaurant’s history! He also gave great recommendations. The food was exquisite. I’ve never tried a fig and pear salad but I’m so glad I did! Their pasta was delicious and fresh. We can’t wait to go back!”

“Beautiful atmosphere. Professional staff. The food is some of the best I've had and I work in the fine dining industry. The veal ravioli... one of the best things I've EVER eaten in my life. The authenticity from the staff is genuine and sincere. Chef Alfio's vision is compassionate, unique and flavorful. I would highly recommend this place for foodies and wine connoisseurs. The sommelier was outstanding. I really could not speak highly enough of this place.”