Italian restaurant · Westwood
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West Side favorite for housemade pasta, stromboli, and brick‑oven pizza in a family‑run setting. Consistently ranked by CityBeat readers among Greater Cincinnati’s best Italian restaurants.
Bar · East Bank
70s-themed nightclub with a light-up dance floor and disco ball
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Modern izakaya restaurant · West Olentangy
Classic & contemporary Japanese noodle & rice dishes
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Peruvian restaurant · Dayton
Stylish eatery with global fare, 2 bars, and a lounge
Chinese restaurant · Olentangy
Hand-pulled noodles, spicy beef broth, and authentic Hui cuisine.
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Cafe · Pendleton
Pure espresso & coffee prepared four ways, local pastries
Bar · University Area
Casual bar with Japanese food, dancing, and happy hour deals
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Family restaurant · West Price Hill
Hearty American comfort food & Cincinnati chili served daily
Ice cream shop · Ohio City
Housemade ice cream in classic & unique flavors served in snug digs
Barbecue restaurant · Columbia Tusculum (Historic District)
Tender pulled pork, ribs, mac & cheese, and jalapeno grits
Cocktail bar · Wadsworth
Upscale speakeasy serving creative cocktails with homemade ingredients