The best restaurants in Florence

62 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Chain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.

2899 Dixie Hwy (Crestview Hills)

Chain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.

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Pizza Hut

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Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

1960 N Bend Rd Suite J (Hebron)

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

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Casual Midwestern chain serving inventive specialty pizzas & seasonal craft beers.

8901 US-42 Suite A (Union)

Casual Midwestern chain serving inventive specialty pizzas & seasonal craft beers.

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ZOZO'S

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Casual restaurant for sushi and Japanese noodles, plus tacos, katsu and tempura.

5991 N Jefferson St (Burlington)

Casual restaurant for sushi and Japanese noodles, plus tacos, katsu and tempura.

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Mama’s on Main

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Rustic Italian restaurant known for handmade pasta dishes, plus a rooftop space.

621 Main St (Covington)

Rustic Italian restaurant known for handmade pasta dishes, plus a rooftop space.

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Family-run, casual restaurant offering sushi rolls and traditional Japanese dishes, many made with fresh ingredients.

8645 Haines Dr

Family-run, casual restaurant offering sushi rolls and traditional Japanese dishes, many made with fresh ingredients.

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Donatos Pizza

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Chain selling crispy pizzas featuring provolone cheese & lots of toppings, plus oven-baked subs.

1800 Patrick Dr (Burlington)

Chain selling crispy pizzas featuring provolone cheese & lots of toppings, plus oven-baked subs.

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Chain offering pizza with a variety of crusts & other Italian staples for takeout & delivery.

3065 N Bend Rd (Hebron)

Chain offering pizza with a variety of crusts & other Italian staples for takeout & delivery.

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Standard pizza chain offering a variety of eats such as pasta, subs & wings for delivery or dine-in.

8667 US-42

Standard pizza chain offering a variety of eats such as pasta, subs & wings for delivery or dine-in.

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LA TORTA LOCA

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Tacos, tortas & other classic Mexican grub in an unassuming counter-serve restaurant.

8645 Haines Dr # A

Tacos, tortas & other classic Mexican grub in an unassuming counter-serve restaurant.

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Standard pizza chain offering a variety of eats such as pasta, subs & wings for delivery or dine-in.

6111 Burgundy Hill Dr Ste C (Burlington)

Standard pizza chain offering a variety of eats such as pasta, subs & wings for delivery or dine-in.

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Familiar Mexican fare, imported draft beer & jumbo margaritas served in a laid-back setting.

2010 N Bend Rd (Hebron)

Familiar Mexican fare, imported draft beer & jumbo margaritas served in a laid-back setting.

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Texas Roadhouse

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Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

4953 Houston Rd

Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

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Sushi and Thai cuisine are served at this casual restaurant with a cozy vibe.

2886 Town Center Blvd (Crestview Hills)

Sushi and Thai cuisine are served at this casual restaurant with a cozy vibe.

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Red Lobster

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Casual restaurant chain featuring a variety of seafood dishes (including crab, lobster, shrimp and salmon) and steak.

7921 Dream St

Casual restaurant chain featuring a variety of seafood dishes (including crab, lobster, shrimp and salmon) and steak.

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Culver’s

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Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.

8554 US-42

Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.

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Neighborhood parlor dishing up Chicago-style, deep-dish pizza in a cozy setting.

7500 Oakbrook Dr

Neighborhood parlor dishing up Chicago-style, deep-dish pizza in a cozy setting.

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Chain for gourmet burgers & other American comfort fare.

7250 Houston Rd

Chain for gourmet burgers & other American comfort fare.

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Fast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.

8020 Burlington Pike

Fast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.

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Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.

781 Heights Blvd

Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.

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Laid-back restaurant with burgers, pizza and seafood dishes, plus a large bar and patio.

8537 US-42 Ste 6

Laid-back restaurant with burgers, pizza and seafood dishes, plus a large bar and patio.

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Drake's Florence

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Eatery & bar serving craft beers, burgers, sushi & pub grub in a lively, contemporary space.

6805 Houston Rd #900

Eatery & bar serving craft beers, burgers, sushi & pub grub in a lively, contemporary space.

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Family-owned wing specialist serving comfort foods like BBQ & burgers in casual digs with a patio.

9910 Berberich Dr

Family-owned wing specialist serving comfort foods like BBQ & burgers in casual digs with a patio.

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Shabu-shabu & other classic Japanese fare in a simply decorated space with sushi bar & tatami room.

7149 Manderlay Dr

Shabu-shabu & other classic Japanese fare in a simply decorated space with sushi bar & tatami room.

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Whether you’re plotting a sushi roll lineup or chasing bulgogi comfort, Izen's Drunken Bento keeps Clifton happy with fresh rolls,…

212 W McMillan St (Cincinnati) · ✓ checked Jul 30

Whether you’re plotting a sushi roll lineup or chasing bulgogi comfort, Izen's Drunken Bento keeps Clifton happy with fresh rolls, satisfying Korean plates, and a lively, compact vibe that somehow makes everything taste better. Grab a friend, order too much, discover a new favorite.

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Low-key barbecue joint with some backyard seating, serving pulled pork, ribs & other classics.

3313 Riverside Dr (Cincinnati)

Low-key barbecue joint with some backyard seating, serving pulled pork, ribs & other classics.

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Trendy destination featuring modern takes on classic diner plates in a sophisticated, airy interior.

1437 Vine St (Cincinnati)

Trendy destination featuring modern takes on classic diner plates in a sophisticated, airy interior.

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Heyday

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Straightforward joint dishing up classic American fare such as burgers, fries, and tater tots.

1527 Madison Rd (Cincinnati)

Straightforward joint dishing up classic American fare such as burgers, fries, and tater tots.

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Sausage and pepperoni pizza parlor with a late-night menu and a bar serving cocktails such as Manhattans and Old Fashioneds.

603 Main St (Covington)

Sausage and pepperoni pizza parlor with a late-night menu and a bar serving cocktails such as Manhattans and Old Fashioneds.

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Pho Lang Thang

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Upbeat Vietnamese joint inside Findlay Market for bowls of pho & banh mi sandwiches.

1828 Race St (Cincinnati)

Upbeat Vietnamese joint inside Findlay Market for bowls of pho & banh mi sandwiches.

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TAGLIO OTR

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Casual eatery for classic pizzas (including Detroit-style and gluten-free options), plus salads and fried appetizers.

56 E 12th St (Cincinnati)

Casual eatery for classic pizzas (including Detroit-style and gluten-free options), plus salads and fried appetizers.

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Old-world and contemporary influences are blended together on the menu at this chic eatery.

7 E Court St (Cincinnati)

Old-world and contemporary influences are blended together on the menu at this chic eatery.

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Adriatico's

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Easygoing, brick-lined joint offering classic pizzas, subs & salads, plus many craft beers on tap.

113 W McMillan St (Cincinnati)

Easygoing, brick-lined joint offering classic pizzas, subs & salads, plus many craft beers on tap.

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Stylish spot with high ceilings & decorative tiles serving tapas, Latin entrees & cocktails.

501 Race St (Cincinnati)

Stylish spot with high ceilings & decorative tiles serving tapas, Latin entrees & cocktails.

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Classic pub grub in a casual, brick-lined space with 2 full bars, a party room & a rooftop patio.

1998 Madison Rd (Cincinnati)

Classic pub grub in a casual, brick-lined space with 2 full bars, a party room & a rooftop patio.

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Lucius BBQ

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Smoked meats & craft beer served in an upbeat, industrial-chic venue with a patio & local bands.

1131 Broadway (Cincinnati)

Smoked meats & craft beer served in an upbeat, industrial-chic venue with a patio & local bands.

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Pig Candy BBQ

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Relaxed eatery serving BBQ classics like brisket and waffle dishes, along with an outdoor patio.

5901 Kellogg Ave (Cincinnati)

Relaxed eatery serving BBQ classics like brisket and waffle dishes, along with an outdoor patio.

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Milkman

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Snappy hamburger joint dishing up classic burgers and fries, plus boozy and non-alcoholic milkshakes.

1106 Race St (Cincinnati)

Snappy hamburger joint dishing up classic burgers and fries, plus boozy and non-alcoholic milkshakes.

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Fast-casual eatery known for mac 'n' cheese dishes in a retro-styled space.

2612 Short Vine St (Cincinnati)

Fast-casual eatery known for mac 'n' cheese dishes in a retro-styled space.

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Wild Eggs

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Restaurant chain serving breakfast, sandwiches & salads in a warm, contemporary setting.

301 E 4th St (Cincinnati)

Restaurant chain serving breakfast, sandwiches & salads in a warm, contemporary setting.

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Rosie's Italian

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East Coast-style Italian joint serving pizzas and cocktails, plus a wine list, in a cozy space.

300 E 7th St (Cincinnati)

East Coast-style Italian joint serving pizzas and cocktails, plus a wine list, in a cozy space.

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The Gruff

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Neapolitan-style pies, sandwiches & craft brews round out the menu at this minimalist, airy outpost.

129 E 2nd St (Covington)

Neapolitan-style pies, sandwiches & craft brews round out the menu at this minimalist, airy outpost.

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Metropole

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Chic American outfit serving seasonal, fireplace-cooked cuisine & cocktails in the 21c Museum Hotel.

609 Walnut St (Cincinnati)

Chic American outfit serving seasonal, fireplace-cooked cuisine & cocktails in the 21c Museum Hotel.

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Krueger's Tavern

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Stylish, seasonal New American kitchen with a menu of small & large plates.

1313 Vine St (Cincinnati)

Stylish, seasonal New American kitchen with a menu of small & large plates.

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Local pizzeria chain serving NY-style pies, subs & calzones in a relaxed, stylish setting.

1211 Main St (Cincinnati)

Local pizzeria chain serving NY-style pies, subs & calzones in a relaxed, stylish setting.

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This laid-back gastropub has a seasonal outdoor deck with skyline views & an American menu.

2601 W 8th St (Cincinnati)

This laid-back gastropub has a seasonal outdoor deck with skyline views & an American menu.

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HangOverEasy

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French toast, burgers, draft beers & cocktails in a diner & bar with a hip vibe & patio seating.

13 W Charlton St (Cincinnati)

French toast, burgers, draft beers & cocktails in a diner & bar with a hip vibe & patio seating.

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Fireside Pizza

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Airy, industrial-style venue with a full bar featuring wood-fired pizzas & rotating microbrews.

773 E McMillan St (Cincinnati)

Airy, industrial-style venue with a full bar featuring wood-fired pizzas & rotating microbrews.

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Ivory House

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Creative menu for surf-and-turf fare, plus cocktails and wine served in elegant surroundings.

2998 Harrison Ave (Cincinnati)

Creative menu for surf-and-turf fare, plus cocktails and wine served in elegant surroundings.

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The Eagle OTR

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Convivial eatery & beer hall dishing up Southern classics such as fried chicken & spoonbread.

1342 Vine St (Cincinnati)

Convivial eatery & beer hall dishing up Southern classics such as fried chicken & spoonbread.

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Barbecue joint known for ribs, pulled pork, and other classics, plus live entertainment.

133 W Elder St (Cincinnati)

Barbecue joint known for ribs, pulled pork, and other classics, plus live entertainment.

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Comfy bistro offering seasonal American fare & many wines in quaint, living-room-like surroundings.

519 Main St (Covington)

Comfy bistro offering seasonal American fare & many wines in quaint, living-room-like surroundings.

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YouYu

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Casual eatery featuring a menu of Balinese, Nepalese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, and Vietnamese dishes.

1000 Broadway (Cincinnati)

Casual eatery featuring a menu of Balinese, Nepalese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, and Vietnamese dishes.

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Spacious cafe for Californian cuisine for breakfast through dinner amid wooden tables & greenery.

525 Race St (Cincinnati)

Spacious cafe for Californian cuisine for breakfast through dinner amid wooden tables & greenery.

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Casual, Thai, Malaysian restaurant also serving ramen, nasi lemak and bubble tea, plus selling trinkets.

211 W McMillan St (Cincinnati)

Casual, Thai, Malaysian restaurant also serving ramen, nasi lemak and bubble tea, plus selling trinkets.

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Pepp & Dolores

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Upmarket destination offering family-style Italian dishes, plus homemade pasta & bread.

1501 Vine St (Cincinnati)

Upmarket destination offering family-style Italian dishes, plus homemade pasta & bread.

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Sotto

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Basement dining spot with an austere brick-&-wood interior serving inventive rustic Italian cuisine.

118 E 6th St (Cincinnati)

Basement dining spot with an austere brick-&-wood interior serving inventive rustic Italian cuisine.

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Kid-friendly spot serving breakfast staples, including pancakes and sandwiches, alongside brunch fare, coffee and mimosas.

8 E 4th St (Cincinnati)

Kid-friendly spot serving breakfast staples, including pancakes and sandwiches, alongside brunch fare, coffee and mimosas.

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6 'N The Mornin'

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Casual restaurant serving a Southern-style breakfast and brunch menu with mimosa options.

50 E Rivercenter Blvd Ste 20 (Covington)

Casual restaurant serving a Southern-style breakfast and brunch menu with mimosa options.

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The Farm

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Family-run restaurant, with a simple interior and a pole barn-style building, serving familiar fare from home-cooking classics to buffet…

239 Anderson Ferry Rd (Cincinnati)

Family-run restaurant, with a simple interior and a pole barn-style building, serving familiar fare from home-cooking classics to buffet standards.

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Veteran barbecue chain dishing up classic meat dishes in sauce, plus grills, salads & seafood.

925 Riverside Dr (Cincinnati)

Veteran barbecue chain dishing up classic meat dishes in sauce, plus grills, salads & seafood.

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A chic spot for burgers (over a dozen varieties) & other bites paired with a lengthy beer list.

41 E 6th St (Cincinnati)

A chic spot for burgers (over a dozen varieties) & other bites paired with a lengthy beer list.

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