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Alfio's Buon Cibo Dining Room - Alfio's buon cibo, Cincinnati, OH

Alfio's buon cibo

4.9
4.9
2969 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
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.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Argentinean
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (513) 321-0555
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic, Veteran, Women
  • Executive Chef
    Alfio Gulisano
  • Catering
    Please email Michelle at Michelle@alfios-cincy.com
  • Private party facilities
    Private Parties are welcome! Please call us at 513-520-0179 to discuss your customized event details.
  • Neighbourhood
    Hyde Park
  • Cross Street
    Erie & Michigan
  • Parking Details
    There is street parking available in Hyde Park Square and along Michigan Ave. There is a lighted pay lot directly behind the restaurant available for your convenience.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • New Year’s Eve 2023

    US$150.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2023 only
    Join us for a New Year’s Eve Tasting Menu! A Chef Alfio 4 Course Menu (with options) Dinner: $150 pp ++ Wine Pairings (Optional): $50 Dress Code: Dress to Impress! It’s New Year’s Eve!

What 2,969 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Overall

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Food

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Service

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Great for fine wines

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Romantic

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Good for special occasions

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Italian

  • Cincinnati

    Best Overall

  • Cincinnati

    Best Food

  • Cincinnati

    Best Service

  • Cincinnati

    Best Ambience

  • Cincinnati

    Best Value

  • Cincinnati

    Great for fine wines

  • Cincinnati

    Romantic

  • Cincinnati

    Good for special occasions

  • Cincinnati

    Italian

2,969 Reviews
  1. JGK1

    Cincinnati

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love Alfio's. The ambience, food, wine. Two couples joined us who were totally unaware of this restaurant. They enjoyed it as well.

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  2. SueM

    Cincinnati

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food and excellent service. Restaurant was very busy on the night we were there but was not noisy

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  3. KristinaM

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the whole experience! The staff was so knowledgeable, kind and helpful. And the food! Absolutely amazing, by far one of my favorite restaurants. We'll be back!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Anniversary dinner, had wonderful food and very professional service. Reasonably priced for the ambiance, and food level!

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  5. Maryanne

    Charlotte

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrating 2 birthdays, and our server, Sarah, was fabulous. The food was delicious and the place was beautifully decorated for the holidays. We will return.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wedding dress shopping

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best Italian restaurants in Cincinnati.

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  8. movinmom

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my new favorite restaurant! Great food and service!

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  9. Tricia

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was very knowledgeable!! Excellent service, and food was amazing. Will definitely return!

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  10. AlisonH

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything wonderful! Service was amazing. Food was delicious. Atmosphere was spry.

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  11. Sbohl

    Cincinnati

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of my favorite places in the city. The food is amazing, great wines, fantastic atmosphere and the best service in town. We had Ally as our server tonight and she was the awesome. I cannot recommend this place enough!

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  12. Chips

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great time. Food was amazing. Pricey though. We need to come back and try the other dishes.

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  13. cindys

    Cincinnati

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! Can’t wait to go back!

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  14. COteam

    Cincinnati

    80 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alfio’s is consistently the best restaurant in town! The service is outstanding and the staff is knowledgeable about the dishes and the wines. The entrees prepared by Alfio & his staff are delicious and the presentation is carefully thought out to enhance the food selection.

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  15. DeidreL

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were wonderful! We were on vacation so we had our kids, they were very sweet and accommodating to them. Our server and the Sommelier were very knowledgeable and helped us make great choices. We started with appetizers and cocktails and ended with dessert and apéritifs and everything was perfect.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and drinks were phenomenal and our waiter (his last name was on our receipt, Wasowski if I remember correctly) was just the absolute best!

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  17. MichaelP

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a fabulous place to have my wife's birthday celebration. Cute corner table.

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  18. MWind2012

    Key West

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was great! Food was wonderful from starters to entrees! Can’t wait to go back and continue working through the menu!

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  19. ShellyA

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was absolutely amazing. Service was great. Atmosphere was very romantic! Must try restaurant in Cincinnati!!!!will not disappoint.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently outstanding food quality from appetizers through dessert. Knowledgeable servers. Overall excellent experience

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time at Alfio’s and we had such an amazing experience we were planning our next date night there with friends before we left. Every bite was delicious and the mood/lighting made it feel more intimate and special. Our server, Cam, made great recommendations.

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  22. ToriF

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great, our server was fantastic, it was just a little loud. A

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  23. WilliamS

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for a birthday celebration and had a wonderful meal and excellent service. Matt remembered us from our very first visit and our server, Karlyn was tremendous. Best bread pudding we’ve ever had. Food is always amazing!

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  24. Christopher

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently great food and attentive service. We would gladly return.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all around but have to say the agnolotti was just superb!! I’m recommending it to everyone. And thank you to Allie for her wonderful wine advice, again, as always, wonderful to know she’s there to depend on!

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  26. Stark214

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Flat out awesome place. Great food!!! Lanoir was an excellent server.

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  27. HannahS

    Cincinnati

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing experience. Corrine was our server and she was fabulous.

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  28. SusanF

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and dinner was exceptional. Sully guided us through the menu and provided impeccable service. New favorite restaurant. Can’t wait to return.

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  29. MichaelN

    Houston

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food. Impeccable service. Intimate setting.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So delicious! Perfect for celebrating special occasion 💕

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  31. 2fatkids

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food were both incredible. Our server Lenoir was one of the best servers we have ever had and her recommendations were perfect.

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  32. MichaelL

    New York Area

    84 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our go to spot in Hyde Park. Always the freshest pasta and 1st class service. Our party of 4 enjoyed all our meals.

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  33. DavidT

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a very nice dinner for our 29th wedding anniversary. Food was delicious but it was a little too loud for a conversation. A lot of people standing around the bar.

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  34. JohnR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding and the server was very attentive without being overbearing. The ambiance is very nice a great place to take your significant other to for dinner.

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  35. CasualFoodie

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for a wonderful dining experience. We got together to celebrate our son’s 30th birthday and it could not have been better. Each of us truly enjoyed our meals. Sully was informative and knowledgeable about all things. Highly recommended.

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  36. TheresaL

    Chicago

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant and think the food is wonderful. The only thing that is somewhat bothersome is the time it takes between ordering and receiving the entree. This has happened when I am just there with 1 other person or when with a group. Other than that one thing it is a great restaurant & I love going there!

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  37. LarryP

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service. An excellent wine list Highly recommend!!!

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  38. LauraM

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect ambiance for an at-your-pace meal. Knowledgeable and attentive wait staff. Extensive wine list of unique yet affordable wines. Perfect for an intimate rendezvous, a special celebration, or a small gathering of friends. Layout of restaurant provides alcoves of privacy. We will be back.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious! Food was outstanding.. a bit noisy but otherwise perfect

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seating was very comfortable, food was delicious, Cam (Cameron), our server was great. Will definitely recommend and return.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Alfio's buon cibo does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Alfio's buon cibo also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 321-0555.

Alfio's buon cibo is rated 4.9 stars by 2969 OpenTable diners.

Alfio's buon cibo does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Alfio's buon cibo

2724 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Erie & Michigan
  • Neighbourhood
    Hyde Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Argentinean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    There is street parking available in Hyde Park Square and along Michigan Ave. There is a lighted pay lot directly behind the restaurant available for your convenience.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic, Veteran, Women
  • Executive Chef
    Alfio Gulisano
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (513) 321-0555
  • Catering
    Please email Michelle at Michelle@alfios-cincy.com
  • Private party facilities
    Private Parties are welcome! Please call us at 513-520-0179 to discuss your customized event details.
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