Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Cincinnati

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Cincinnati? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Jag's Steak & Seafood

4.9

4.9 (7608)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

West Chester

About the restaurant

Innovative menu and seamless service creates an unmatched fine dining experience. Jag's offers a diverse list of menu items that have been expertly crafted by Proprietor Chef Michelle Brown and her outstanding Executive Team. Featuring Certified Angus Beef steaks, fresh seafood, Chilean Sea Bass, Diver Scallops, Shrimp Cocktail. Pastas, Poultry, Salads, Soups, Appetizers and Handcrafted Desserts and cocktails round out a menu sure to please the most discriminating palate. Our award-winning wine list has been rated the Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator since 2006.
Jag's Steak & Seafood is centrally located between Cincinnati and Dayton making it a perfect meeting destination for client entertainment or special occasion celebrations. A perfect way to begin and end any evening.

Top review

Chris

Dined 6 days ago

Terrific. Food and service and, since it was a business dinner we could actually carry on a conversation

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4.9

4.9 (3412)

$50 and over

Italian

Hyde Park

About the restaurant

Welcome to Alfio's Buon Cibo, an award-winning Italian restaurant located in the heart of Hyde Park Square.

Chef Alfio Gulisano leads our chef-driven kitchen and he's dedicated to providing you with the highest quality ingredients, expertly prepared to perfection.
Our menu boasts hand-cut steaks, fresh pasta, and Argentinian flavors that are the perfect touch to Alfio's cooking style.
Pair your meal with one of our 350+ bottles of wine, expertly curated by our three in-house sommeliers.
And don't forget to save room for our house-made desserts and "Chef's Blend" Coffee.

Top off your experience with one of our expertly crafted cocktails, such as the classic Negroni or our Mixologist signature Maple Manhattan. Our upscale atmosphere is perfect for romantic nights out or celebratory dinners with friends and family.

For a high-end steakhouse alternative, Alfio's Buon Cibo is the obvious choice. Come dine with us and experience the best Italian cuisine in Cincinnati.

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JulieVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Service this visit was outstanding bartenders excellent and Leann was on top of it! Zucchini appetizer was excellent as was the seafood zucchini pasta. We split the poached pear salad and it was delicious. My husband enjoyed the goat cheese pesto pasta. 1000% better visit than our last. Highly recommend.

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4.9

4.9 (8030)

$50 and over

Italian

Central Business District

About the restaurant

It is a concept of casual intimacy and communal romance. Sotto is the art of simplicity, a steward of restraint. It’s undressed, gutsy and human. It is fire, meat, wheat, and laughter. Above all, Sotto is Italian.

Now Open for Lunch Service Monday - Friday, 11am - 2pm

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LindseyVIP

Dined 1 day ago

It’s the best food and experience! Our waitress was amazing and even found a bottle of wine we wanted that that been removed from the menu

Primavista

4.8

4.8 (6290)

$31 to $50

Italian

Cincinnati

About the restaurant

Enjoy Chef Chris Prince’s award-winning Italian dishes while overlooking the Cincinnati skyline and Ohio River in our cozy but elegant Dining Room.
Since opening in 1989 our long-standing excellent reputation and many awards for Most Romantic,Best Scenic View and Best Italian, make Primavista the perfect spot for all occasions.
Take in the breath-taking views of the city while enjoying fine Italian dishes from Spaghetti with Veal Meatballs,Veal Scallopines, Fresh Fish,Chicken Alfredo and Filet of Beef to name a few.
Now serving Dinner Weds.-Sun.Reservations suggested and often required.Valet parking.
Please see our website for menu and directions.pvista.com

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lisaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We had a table by the window with a fantastic view of the city and our server was knowledgable and engaging. All 6 of us thoroughly enjoyed the appetizers (muscles, calamari and bruschetta) and our meals! Primavista provided us with a wonderful dining experience.

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Popular dish

Spaghetti and Veal Meatballs

The Capital Grille - Cincinnati

4.8

4.8 (4308)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Cincinnati

About the restaurant

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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Mary

Dined 1 day ago

Our corner booth was decorated for a birthday celebration. It was a great location and comfortable. The server was outstanding. The food was delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and celebration. We will be back

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Popular dish

Lobster and Crab Cakes

Popular dish

Sam's Mashed Potatoes

Popular dish

Coconut Cream Pie

Losanti

4.8

4.8 (2602)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Over the Rhine

About the restaurant

Located across from Washington Park and steps away from Music Hall, we are proud to be the only Boutique Italian Steakhouse in OTR. As a from-scratch kitchen, we feature steaks butchered by the ounce on a daily basis, oysters on the half shell, fresh pasta made in-house, and a masterfully executed cocktail program. We eagerly await your presence at our table.

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Kristen

Dined 1 day ago

We celebrated a birthday and everything was delightful. The food was delicious and the service was excellent.

MRBL

4.8

4.8 (1329)

$50 and over

Steak

Bellevue

About the restaurant

Steakhouse and Sushi Restaurant with breathtaking views of the Ohio River and the Cincinnati Skyline! Guests, please enjoy our glass elevator located on the west side of the building.

Please note, large parties (7+) must contact the restaurant directly for bookings. Parties of 7+ must also provide a CC. MRBL reserves the right to charge $50/person for large parties that cancel within 48 hours or no show.

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Chloe

Dined 4 days ago

Wow. What an experience. Our waitress Lindsey was great, our food was AMAZING and the views were great too. We went for our anniversary! We shared the porterhouse for two, and got the brussel sprouts and the potato volcano (probably the best side I’ve ever had)

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Chef's Table at Favorites at Belterra Park

4.6

4.6 (834)

$31 to $50

American

Anderson Township

About the restaurant

Members of our restaurant family have assembled a menu of our favorites. We are sure they will become some of your new favorites. You will find that some of the most delicious dishes from all around the world have found their way to Cincinnati to be prepared be our amazing chefs with the best ingredients available.

Whether it is your first visit or you have become a regular, we hope you enjoy your meal and we thank you for joining our family dinner.

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Susan

Dined on Dec 27, 2024

Great food. My husband and I split the salad, a side and ribeye.

19 Steak and Seafood at Belterra Casino Resort

4.5

4.5 (1430)

$31 to $50

Steak

Belterra

About the restaurant

1816 marks the year Indiana joined the United States as the 19th state in the Union. Known early on as the "Crossroads of America," settlers were drawn to Indiana for the rich & fertile farmland enriching the state in culinary history. 19 Steak & Seafood pays tribute to the state's remarkable cuisine with the best cuts of dry aged steak & seafood. Unique signature items, perfectly paired wines and exceptional service make for a memorable dining experience. Be sure to make your reservation today!

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DeeK

Dined on Dec 29, 2024

It was our 10 year anniversary! We had a wonderful dinner, and the service was good! A free anniversary dessert would’ve been ideal! The staff and atmosphere was fantastic. The filets were cooked to perfection and the buttermilk mashed potatoes were delicious. The bread and crackers and butter were also delicious! We had dinner at 19 on our 9 th and 10th anniversary so I’m sure we will be back next year if not before! ❤️

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon Oscar Style

Eighteen at the Radisson

4.4

4.4 (659)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Covington

About the restaurant

The one and only revolving restaurant in the Cincinnati area. An award winning, upscale casual restaurant for visitors and locals alike, Eighteen at the Radisson is steakhouse offering house cut steaks, delectable meals, outstanding service and breathtaking views, all in an upscale, modern atmosphere atop the eighteenth floor of the Radisson Hotel.
Start out the evening by browsing our full list of fine wines and cocktails before delving into our irresistible menu of mouth-watering entrees that will leave you both full and satisfied. What better way to end the evening than by indulging in one of our irresistible desserts.
Unlike any other river view restaurant in the Cincinnati area, Eighteen at the Radisson offers customers an incredible view of the Cincinnati skyline and the Ohio River that just can’t be beat. Our slow revolving restaurant delights diners with an elegant 360degree view with slow and gentle revolutions that won’t disturb or interfere with the enjoyment of your meal.

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Todd

Dined 4 days ago

This is an experience everyone must indulge in the city!! Went here for date night with the wife and it couldn't have been better. Every staff member we came in contact with was friendly and very helpful in answering questions. Food and drink was tremendous. Our server, Victoria, was very knowledgeable and absolutely a joy to be around. This is a definite must visit.

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