27 cuisines represented in our Cincinnati guide. Click through to the entry to see editor picks, what to order and how to book. Want a wider lens? All cuisines in this country or global cuisines index.

27 cuisines, most places first

Cocktail bar16 restaurantsCincinnati's cocktail revival is centered in Over-the-Rhine, where restored 19th-century buildings make natural bar rooms. New American13 restaurantsNew American cooking is Cincinnati's deepest contemporary category, concentrated downtown. Brewery11 restaurants Cafe10 restaurantsIndependent coffee runs deep in Cincinnati, from Over-the-Rhine roasteries to neighborhood reading rooms. Bakery8 restaurantsCincinnati's bakery scene runs from century-old icons to newer craft ovens. Brunch8 restaurantsCincinnati takes brunch seriously across several neighborhoods, from sunny cafes to weekend service at dinner rooms. Street food8 restaurantsCincinnati's street-food character lives in its counters, walk-up windows and market stalls. American BBQ6 restaurantsBarbecue in Cincinnati is split between the riverside institution and the neighborhood smoke joint. Italian5 restaurantsItalian cooking in Cincinnati ranges from polished downtown rooms to handmade-pasta storefronts. Wine bar5 restaurantsCincinnati's wine bars range from intimate enoteche to dual-purpose cafes. Asian fusion4 restaurantsOver-the-Rhine is where Cincinnati's modern pan-Asian cooking lives, in small rooms that mix tradition with the bar-snack format. British gastropub4 restaurantsThe gastropub format thrives in Over-the-Rhine, where elevated bar food meets a serious drinks program. Mexican4 restaurantsCincinnati's Mexican dining tilts toward the lively, bar-forward restaurant rather than the taqueria. Steakhouse4 restaurantsThe steakhouse is a Cincinnati institution, and one name dominates it. Pizzeria3 restaurantsPizza in Cincinnati spans the wood-fired newcomer and the homegrown chain. American diner2 restaurantsThe American diner endures in Cincinnati through two very different rooms. Fried chicken2 restaurantsFried chicken in Cincinnati skews toward the modern fast-casual and late-night ends rather than a deep Southern tradition. Jewish deli2 restaurantsThe Jewish deli tradition in Cincinnati centers on one enduring downtown name. Mediterranean2 restaurantsMediterranean cooking in Cincinnati is led by a single influential small-plates room. Soul food2 restaurantsSouthern and soul cooking in Cincinnati has a flagship in Over-the-Rhine. Vietnamese2 restaurantsVietnamese cooking has a strong foothold in Cincinnati, led by Over-the-Rhine's pho specialists. American1 restaurantCincinnati's high-end American dining clusters downtown, where the chef-driven room and the grand hotel restaurant still set the standard. Belgian1 restaurantBelgian cooking found an unlikely but lasting home in Cincinnati through one dedicated kitchen. Burgers1 restaurantCincinnati's burger culture leans toward the neighborhood bar griddle rather than the chain.

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