From a cozy basement trattoria hidden beneath the city streets to upscale restaurants boasting spectacular views of the city, award-winning steakhouses and more, the Queen City is home to dozens of elegant eateries where you can treat your special someone to an intimate evening on the town, whatever the occasion.
609 Walnut St., Downtown Located inside the 21c Museum Hotel, Metropole offers excellent eats and cocktails in an artful environment. The dinner menu is a spin on modern French and Italian, with a focus on the seasonal and local.
1214 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine This wine and tapas bar from Chef Daniel Wright offers decadent small plates to share. The food has a Mediterranean lean and includes dishes like wood-grilled chicken skewers, roasted beets with lebna and churros for dessert. Wine on tap is available by the glass, quartino or bottle.
1004 Monmouth St., Newport This farm-to-table bakery and restaurant offers seasonally fresh and locally-sourced ingredients. The menu offers two a prix-fixe — three courses or two — with changing starters, pastas and mains. There are vegetarian options, as well as decadent dishes for meat eaters. Don't skip dessert, especially the ricotta donuts.
