Alfio's Buon Cibo

One if not the best restaurants in Cincinnati and our favorite Italian restaurant.My wife and I have been coming here for years to celebrate special occasions or just a random Thursday.The Short Rib Gnocchi might be the best thing on the menu with fall off the bone short rib, but honestly, it's all delicious.We also enjoy the arancini and the empanadas as starters and the tiramisu for dessert.If you're into espresso martinis, it's also one of the best in the city.You can't go wrong here, everything is delicious and the service is fantastic.

I had a great experience at this restaurant. The service was good, with a warm and attentive staff. The interior boasted a lovely, elegant ambiance that set the perfect tone for the meal.The drinks were expertly crafted. The empanadas were a real treat--crispy, golden, and filled with a variety of flavorful ingredients. The pork belly empanada special was a miss as the filling was more like pulled pork. The lamb chops, paired with creamy truffle mashed potatoes, were absolutely divine--tender and full of flavor. I ordered the duo, which featured the angus 5-cheese and veal short rib ravioli. While the angus ravioli had a pizza-like flavor that didn't quite hit the mark for me, the veal short rib ravioli was outstanding--rich, tender, and paired with a luxurious, creamy Marsala sauce. My only critique was that a few ravioli had a slightly doughy texture. All in all, a delightful dining experience with a few small imperfections!

This is my new favorite restaurant in Cincy! Better than all the ones that you've heard of. It maintains that personal feel. Alfio is the chef/owner and really cares about his food and customers experience. It was hubs bday. We ordered the 6-course chef tasting menu. At $180 for 2, it's is an insane deal. We also did the wine pairing which is 6 wines to go w the 6 courses. We were told the tasting menu changes weekly. Alfio himself came out at the end of dinner and it was so fun to meet him and ask some q's about his inspo. Our server and the som were both very timely, friendly and knowledgeable. My fave course was a lamb chop & duck breast combo paired with Gorgonzola potatoes. The carrot spiced soup has originally sounded like the least appealing course, but it was amazing - thick, creamy, and just the right amount of spice. There was a lobster in puff pastry dish w a little bisque-like sauce on that was out of this world and the lobster was cooked perfectly. Decor was casual enough to make you comfortable. Noise level was medium. Could have a convo fairly easily. And the stemware for the wine was v nice. I hate when a good wine is served in stemware where the rim is too thick. So that's always an important touch. Cant wait to go back and get the tasting menu again.

What a truly memorable meal. The staff was wonderful and the food delicious. The cuisine is fresh and innovative. Can't wait until next time.

Leann our server knocked it out of the park. We split zucchini app so good. Split the pear salad and it was perfect Bread was served and it was really good. Husband had the goat cheese pesto pasta and loved it. I had the zucchini seafood pasta and it was amazing.

My wife and I went for her birthday; did the chef's tasting menu with wine pairings and were not disappointed. Each dish was mindfully crafted but not over the top, well-balanced, interesting, and genuinely enjoyable. The wine pairings were lovely and each meal and pairing came with sommelier explanation and background. The corner booth seating was a bit odd for a date night, but understandably improvised given how busy the restaurant was.

Made reservations here for my wife's birthday while we going to be in Cincy for the weekend. We are both fans of Italian & Argentine food & the reviews had us excited to come here for weeks leading up to our visit. We came in at 8 on a Thursday & it was very busy but we were seated immediately & my wife was told happy birthday by the hostess & our wait staff. We started with the espresso martini which I have to say was very good. I've never had one with such a substantial foam as this. It was like a foamy pudding top & the mix was great. Then we had the Caprese & the empanadas Quattro (plus the wagyu special for the night) so there was 5 of them. Having had empanadas in Argentina in the deep Andes & the cities I thought I had eaten the best out there but let me tell you these were the exceptional. I can't even pick a favorite because they were so good. Maine were the gnocchi & ravioli & duck bacon fettuccine. We were honestly so full at this point we couldn't finish it. It was great the next day for leftovers. Nicole was an excellent server & was very patient & helpful with us. She gave my wife a to go dessert for her birthday.Great food, excellent service, & wonderful atmosphere. Don't hesitate to dine here!

Wow. It had been a long time since I had been in for a meal at Alfio's. Exceeded expectations with every dish. I was a bit surprised to find that there weren't tables available without a reservation on a Tuesday when most restaurants are either mostly empty or closed. After the meal, I totally understand why. Based on the meal I just had there, I'd put Alfio's in my top 5 restaurants in Cincinnati. More than just a casual dinner, Alfio's is special enough for the biggest celebration, but the menu is flexible enough for an upscale small bites meal on a Tuesday. One of the few places that I consistently find something new to try on the beer list, and for you wine afficianados, the wine list is excellent.

As usual the food was very good. Unfortunately two issues compromised the experience. Our table was at the front of the restaurant and it was very cold and drafty plus the drapes could not control the glare from the sun. I would never sit there again. While our waiter was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful, the time between courses and the wait for the check were excessive. We will return, hopefully without the issues we experienced this time.

Absolutely amazing! This was probably the best dining experience I've had in Cincinnati. We went for a birthday and it couldn't have been better. The host heard us talking about the espresso martinis and had one made for right when we sat down (which was amazing). The restaurant was cozy but vibrant with energy. Our table tried several dishes but every was phenomenal. A must get is the empanadas and the braised shot rib, but I'm positive anything on the menu is outstanding. 10/10 must try in Cincinnati.