I don't think I've had worse service from a restaurant than tonight. The level of incompetence of the employees is wild. It took Sarah 25 minutes to come to our table (of 9), another 40 minutes to just get drinks. Multiple open tables, so not a full place. Servers were wandering around with no care in the world. This was our first and last time here. Even our friends have come here said the service consistently gone down here and will not come back. No "sorry, running behind" - literally zero contact. We didn't see a single item of food on anyones table. Ended up paying tab and bouncing. Great space with a lot of potential if things ran correctly. read more

Suggested Louvino to a friend. We went for happy hour. Our cocktails were good as always. The bartender was cool and attentive. The food was off this visit. My brussel salad was bland, lacked all the flavors that made it great. Not sure if new chefs or just a one time deal. read more

My parents have raved about LouVino and we finally got to try out the brunch with them for the first time! WOW! It did not disappoint! The interior is really cool, and the menu is very wide! Breakfast cocktails were delicious, and the loaded tots are a 100% MUST GET! It seemed as if there was only 1 or 2 servers / bartenders but that did not stop the service from being great, I applaud them! The chicken in my chicken and waffle was so good. Everybody loved their dish! I'd love to come back for lunch or dinner! read more

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We grabbed brunch from LouVino in small business Saturday. We honestly expected them to be packed, but they were very easy to get into! Service was great, ambience is always lovely. Food options are a bit heavier than I normally eat for brunch, but otherwise a good variety! The Kentucky coffee was strong (bourbon-strong) - my waiter gave me a splash of coffee in bourbon but delicious nonetheless! read more

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I've had great experiences my two different visits to Louvino OTR. My first experience was for my birthday dinner with a group of six. My second experience was for an intimate Mother's Day brunch with my sister and my mom. I found the service to be excellent on both occasions. The drinks were always well prepared and their pricing was what I've come to expect for OTR. I preferred dinner because I really enjoyed the small plate options- this allowed everyone at the table to eat and experience a lot of different foods. I would like to shout out the biscuits. I am not a person who enjoys eating biscuits however, I found these to be excellent. They were light and not dense at all. This is a large space. It would be great for a large group and I would return. read more

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FANTASTIC BRUNCH! We each got a mimosa flight and standouts were the mango and blueberry. We ate the biscuits and gravy, quiche, side salad, hashbrown casserole, and donuts! Loved all of it! Our server was very welcoming and helpful. We sat by the window which was nice, very cute inside! read more

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My family went to LouVino on a Friday evening. I've been here a handful of times in recent years but I truly miss the old small plates format of the menu pre-pandemic. The food is still good but doesn't feel as special. We started with the loaded tots appetizer which is always tasty. For our entrees we had the steak frites, shrimp scampi linguine and the shrimp and scallop risotto. The steak portion seemed small but was cooked perfectly. The risotto was a bit too salty. The scampi linguine was probably the best dish. I'd give it 3.5 stars if I could. When I compare this restaurant to some of my favorites it just doesn't stack up to the level of tasty food and service that I expect. I'd say others agree since the restaurant was only half filled on a Friday night. I'd still recommend stopping here for drinks or happy hour. I just think there are better options nearby. read more

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AMAZING dinner on Saturday. I've been wanting to go for awhile, and the stars finally aligned I started with the "cran you believe it," which was the tits. After the week I had, I ordered two. As a newly-minted fried green tomato enthusiast, I had to get an order to split with R. The pimento dip was lovely. Moving on to salads, R had his usual Cesar and I had the warm Brussels sprouts, which is one of their special house dishes...with good reason!! They were perfect. For mains he had the steak & frites and I had the scallop and shrimp risotto. Have I mentioned I'd cut a bitch for a perfectly grilled scallop?? Facts. I was stuffed but R wanted dessert, so he got an order of the chocolate chip cookie dough beignets. I had one bite and lemme tell you... YUM! Super cool place in OTR; definitely recommend. We're adding it to date night rotation!! read more

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Great cocktails, good service, mediocre dried out burger and overcharged. My daughter and I had dinner here last night before seeing a play. We made reservations but it didn't seem as though that was needed. I ordered the Smoked Maple Old Fashioned and my daughter ordered the Nearespresso Martini. Both cocktails were very good. We both chose the Umani Double Smash Burger. The burgers were overly salty and very, very dry. Definitely not what I was expecting with the word 'Umani' in the title description of the burger. The bacon was crispy and the toppings fresh. But the bun was overly chewy for some reason and the burgers dried out. All of that was bad enough for $19 each - which is already overpriced - but I was overcharged for the burgers. I didn't realize it until I was home late last night after the play. I was charged $44 for two burgers! $22 each! The online menu and the menu we were given last night shows the burger as $19. So, I was charged an extra $3 per dried out burger on a chewy bun. If the dry burger wasn't enough to keep from returning - the overcharging for an already overpriced, overcooked burger definitely did it. read more

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Stopped in on a rainy day and had the whole place to ourselves, which made for a cozy experience. The space itself is really cool--lots of character and clearly some thoughtful design choices that give it a unique vibe. The food was decent--not mind-blowing, but there were a few solid bites and potential for more. It feels like the kind of spot that could really shine on a livelier day, especially with a full house and a bit more energy. Would love to come back and see it in its element! read more

LouVino OTR - Brussels Sprouts & Spicy Chicken Sandwhich - Wine Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Terrible service that I've ever experienced in Cincinnati. Our experience here was awful. There are literally 2 servers serving almost 50 tables. Ridiculous. Our server had no clue about the menu, when we asked her a few questions she checked with the chef and still gave us the wrong recommendation. She made us wait for a long long time to refill our coffee and water, she was never there when we wanted to order something. We ordered Brussels sprouts and they're not properly cooked, they were very hard to chew. The fries were good with ranch. We visited this restaurant to celebrate my birthday, but she had ruined my day. Never going there again. Ambience was decent, the place is really big and can accommodate big crowds. read more

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This is a must when you're down in OTR. They have great shareables and wine flights. The fries green tomatoes are delicious! The hospitality is always great, and the vibes are always fun and friendly while staying classy. It's such a fun date night spot! read more

Made a reservation here for a Saturday morning for 4 at 10am (when they open). We were seated promptly and the restaurant was quite empty. We got an assortment of items including the biscuit board, Brie stuffed French toast, Quiche Lorraine. The portion sizes were adequate and the food was delivered promptly. Overall, the food was decent. I can't say I have any particular critiques of the food, it just did not blow us away. The biscuits were maybe a little too dense, the Brie stuffed French toast felt more like a Brie grilled cheese than French toast. We didn't get any breakfast cocktails, but that list looked pretty tasty. My personal favorite part of the meal were the stuffed tater tots. With so many great and unique brunch places around, I think it's worth checking this location out once for sure. read more

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I had been to a Kentucky location, but this was my first visit to the Cincy location. I went for a Saturday brunch and was not disappointed. My chicken and waffles was enough to save a portion for a late night snack! All of the food was really good and our server was a delight as well. read more

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Randomly walked into here after an event,.looking for a glass of wine and a little snack and buy did we find wine and snacks! What a great rotating list of wines, and plenty of snacks to pick from for me. We have since been back with my mother in law and she liked it too! read more

Do you want a delicious brunch spot with great drinks and excellent service? Yes? Then avoid the is place. We arrived at 11:20 on Sunday, just 20 minutes after opening and they were out of prosecco, limes, and customer service. The espresso martini tasted like Baileys, only and the bartender was extremely rude. The waitress was nice but not prepared to help. The food was not coursed, it arrived all at once and after several bad drinks, bad attitudes, and no help, we took all of our food to go. No manager stopped to apologize... wild customer service choices. It's been a long time since i visited and now, i won't go back. Customer service ain't hard guys.... Get it together. The only thing they're good for are their loaded tots, but not good enough! read more

Food was great! Fast and friendly service. Cute and rustic kind of place. I'd go back. read more

LouVino OTR - Breakfast Plate - swap hash brown casserole for tots - Wine Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

LouVino is a great location for a meal with friends or family. Located in OTR, it's a great stop off if you're bopping around the area. We came for a quick dinner and service was fast and friendly. The ambiance is nice, but very approachable, so casual and smart casual dress will be comfortable for all. The food was fine, nothing that was epic, but also great for the price point. My wife found the Cacio e Pepe a bit unique in purses and a bit heavy, but fine on the whole. We would come back here if in the area, but there are so many restaurants in the area to explore. read more

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Great food. Coffee was okay. Wish they offered lattes. Laid back atmosphere-- you're not rushed read more

LouVino OTR - Triple Stack - Wine Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We had a great dinner at LouVino OTR before visiting the Cincinnatk Shakespeare Company. Our dinner took longer than we anticipated, so I suggest being upfront about any timing issues you might have. The staff took great care of us and we can wait to go back. Our appetizers were excellent- the loaded tots were delicious. I had the Louisville's Sunset mocktail; it was a little sweet for my taste but I think it would have been perfect if cut with soda water. My husband had the old fashioned (happy hour til 6:30 on Friday!) and said it was perfect. We were in a rush for dinner, so no pictures. I had the salmon - it was excellent though the potato gratin was heavy after we'd already had two potatoes for appetizers :) My husband had the cacio e Pepe with steak on the side. He said it was done really well and can't wait to go back when we have more time to slow down with our dinner. The restaurant itself is decorated really nicely and had a great ambiance on Friday evening. I suspect it turns into a bar a little later, but I really enjoyed the vibe while we were there. read more

LouVino OTR - Loaded Baked Potato Tots - Wine Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

A solid option in OTR to grab drinks, drinks and an app, or full dinner. We came here a while back for drinks at the bar, and more recently drinks and apps, again at the bar. Great cocktail list, definitely interested in coming back for a wine flight. The bacon-wrapped dates, truffle fries, and sliders were all delicious! read more

The food was amazing along with the service. Went there for an anniversary dinner. Very chilled atmosphere. Great for a special occasion or dinner. read more

LouVino OTR - Chicken & Waffle - Wine Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

LouVino has been one of my favorite OTR restaurants since it opened. It's the go-to place for me and my girlfriends when we want a nice dinner and some wine. The look is very industrial, which I love. This time we went for brunch. We got the Kentucky coffee iced and it was delicious. LouVino is a tapas place, so we ordered a few dishes and split them. The frittata is chef's whim, and this time it includes mushrooms, feta, and peppers. Even the side salad that came with it was delicious. The breakfast tacos are the perfect brunch food, and the pancakes were also great. Service is always quality. I'll recommend this place for brunch, dinner, or any special occasion. read more

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I had the salmon and it was delicious! This place was cool and hip and the food was great! The service was great and everyone was very happy we chose this place! It's a must try read more

We went with a bunch of friends for the New Years Eve dinner. 65 dollars a person with a four course meal First course a country ham turnover which was my favorite of the meal. Second course poblano corn chowder which was creamy and delicious. Third course seared scallops cheddar grits and fennel and apple salad. The scallops were magnificent and perfectly cooked. The dessert a raspberry with cream and an almond crust. It's worth every penny read more

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Brie was our server and she more than made up for us waiting to be acknowledged (not just seated) when we arrived. We went for the pineapple upside mimosas. Yum! Yum!! Highly recommend. Great food updates to the menu too! We started with the biscuits and jam tray and fried green tomatoes. Both were great starters. For our meal choices we went for the Brussel sprouts salad, topped with eggs; the fried chicken tacos ( times two); and the farmers market scramble. Everything was served warm and rated fresh. We even saved some room for dessert so we could end with the sweet bites. Sauce was great!! Music was good - good vibes. You have to make a reservation - so do it! Five stars - we'll be back!! read more

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I'll start by saying the food was really good. I had the vegetable risotto with grilled chicken. We also had the fried chicken taco appetizer. The service was exceptionally slow and 45 minutes in without being waited on my friends and I were very close to leaving. It was a Saturday night but we did have a reservation and at one point the hostesses had no idea how long it was going to be. Not sure if they were disorganized or understaffed but it's a shame because it put a damper on what might have otherwise been a really nice night out. We did get a free dessert, the chocolate chip cookie dough beignets. The flavor of them was good, the texture of the beignet dough was a bit tough. I may return but it will likely be a while. read more

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Our family of 7 dined at Louvino OTR for the first time on the evening before Thanksgiving in honor of my birthday! I was able to snag a reservation through Open Table and we sat at a high top table near the bar. After ordering the Pete Rosé wine flight including 3 3-oz pours, we split the Truffle Parmesan Frites. The truffle aioli was amazing! My brother and I both opted for the Faroe Islands Salmon, which included broccolini and au gratin potatoes. This entree was UNREAL. The salmon was perfectly cooked, the cream sauce was delicious, and the potatoes were some of the best I've ever had! We were too full for dessert, but I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a new place to dine! read more

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Great brunch menu with a variety of offerings for everyone and some kids menu items. The donuts were sooooo good and the avocado toast was perfection. I left feeling uncomfortably full. The place itself is much bigger inside than it appears from the outside and very cozy. Despite being packed, the noise level was actually ok and I could have a conversation without feeling like I couldn't hear anything. Will definitely be back to try some more options out. read more

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Food is fabulous! Ordered a few dishes to try with friends- brussel sprouts salad (which is more of a large side of sprouts), loaded tots, risotto, fries, scallops and chicken tacos. Again, the risotto was the star dish. Service this time around was a bit lacking, she seemed to be bothered that evening. She misheard our drink orders, then when we got them and checked what they were she told us that is what we had ordered. Drinks were still good. But it did make it uncomfortable when we did try to clarify and were told we were mistaken. read more

LouVino OTR - Scallops, Loaded Baked Potato Tots, Risotto, Chicken tacos - Wine Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Nice, hip decor. Good service. We got a bunch of shareable plates and had a great time trying different things: Brussels Sprouts Salad, Loaded Baked Potato Tots, Mini Charcuterie Board, Steak Frites, Fried Chicken Tacos, Wagu Sliders, and Chocolate Chip Cookie Beignets. All were very good! Loved their cocktails as well. read more

LouVino OTR - Wine Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Stopped by for a Sunday afternoon brunch. Like with most places now, it's recommended to make a reservation well in advance. We did about a week out but space was pretty packed nonetheless. Parking is difficult; there is limited parking lots and street parking. Best to find a spot and walk around from there. We were seated in the basement or the private dining space. For brunch, there are a variety of mimosas and cocktails. We ordered the veggie omelette, eggs Benedict with salmon and stuffed French toast with a side of bacon. A good variety of sweet and savory options and everything was delicious. Another plus is we didn't feel heavy or weighted down after such a rich spread. Would definitely go back! read more

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I visited this restaurant for the first time this morning for brunch. I found the restaurant atmosphere wonderful: it was bustling but spacious and comfortable. I even loved the bathrooms: they're down the stairs, near the private dining area. There are only two stalls, but they're clean, roomy, and sturdily-built, with a (probably original-construction) brick wall on one side. I found my server equally wonderful. He dropped by often and went the extra mile in making sure I had everything I needed. He even gave me a generous "free sample" of the blueberry juice, to see if I'd like it before I ordered it, and came by often to check on me. Unfortunately, the only thing I was unimpressed with was the food itself. They were out of the shrimp and grits, which is what I had wanted to order (wait -- brunch is from 10am to 2pm, but you run out of a main dish at 11:30???). I was able to order the fried green tomatoes instead. My first impression was: These are fast-food fried green tomatoes; not gourmet restaurant fried green tomatoes. They definitely weren't right out of the fryer -- perhaps they were all made this morning and under a warming lamp ever since? Or maybe microwaved beforehand? They were small and hard, the breading was thick, they were barely warm and the tomatoes inside were hard to chew. The accompanying dips - a vinaigrette and something pinkish that was probably Thousand Islands dressing were just okay. For my entree I ordered the Salmon Protein Bowl, which ended up being something between a salad and a charcuterie board. It was absolutely huge, served on a big black plate, and consisted of more greens than quinoa and faro, with thick slices of fantastically fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, a poached egg, and a mashed avocado mixture on the side, and topped with a medium-sized piece of salmon. The problem was that nothing was seasoned: the so-called "grilled salmon" didn't have any grill marks or char on it, nor did it have any flavor, though the fish itself was very fresh and was delicious when taken home and seasoned properly. None of the other ingredients were salted or given any other flavoring as well, though they were fresh and of good quality. The "bowl," which was really a salad, didn't have enough dressing on it (if any) to taste. It tasted much better when I poured my Fried Green Tomatoes vinaigrette on it. If I was just rating the food, I'd give it a "3," and conclude that these are high quality ingredients with lackluster preparation and seasoning. Since the atmosphere and servers were so amazing, I'm bumping the score up to a 4. read more

Loved it! The food and atmosphere was sooo good. I would definitely go back. Especially want to try brunch again read more

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Wonderful restaurant in the heart of OTR with phenomenal options. My experience here was great and I cannot wait to go back soon. We were there for an event and had the private space to ourselves. I cannot recommend it enough if you need small event space for a family gathering, work outing or even a wedding party. The food options were all delicious and for the private space we had a predefined menu and everyone there raves about what they had whether it was steak or chicken or salmon. The Brussel Sprout Salad was to die for as was the carmelized onion and goat cheese dip! You can't go wrong here and the wine tastes phenomenal with it all! read more

We we both very impressed with this place! Great service, food was high quality and reasonably priced for the quality, ambiance was nice as well. Waitress was very attentive and staff used a team approach to bring items/food out quickly as needed. We got the duck fat parmesan truffle fries to share and both ordered the salmon entree. Fries were great and a steal at $8 for a sharable. The $24 entrees were priced well considering the quality. The carrot puree and vegetables complimented the salmon very well. The fries came with an aioli sauce that was delicious. Start to finish it was a great dinner experience! read more

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Delicious brunch spot! Love the mimosa options (grapefruit is my favorite!) and fried chicken tacos. My boyfriend got the breakfast burrito and was a fan! He says to get it with the pineapple pico. We split the loaded baked potato tots, which were also great, and the house ranch was so good. Service was slower, but they had a few larger groups, so that might be why. Once our server did come over, she was pretty attentive most of the time. The atmosphere is bright during the day, which is great for brunch! read more

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Rating is for the brunch experience only. I was not impressed with either service or the food. I know restaurants have been short staffed since COVID so I am always a bit lenient there but it didn't seem to be the short staffing since the restaurant was not full capacity and there were lots of waiters and waitresses around. It took a very long time (20 min) for our waitress to come back after drink orders to take in app orders or any food. Then we waited 30+ min for the lite bites (just an order of the donuts) to come out and another 30-45 min for the meals to come out so we were starving by the time the food came out. The waitress didn't come by for drink refills often either. If we had known the kitchen was backed up so much we would have ordered more lite bites, but it took a long time just for that to come out so not sure it would have helped. When we finally got our food, was looking forward to the Cajun shrimp eggs Benedict. Was told there was a spicy kick to it. However, I didn't taste spice or Cajun at all..... the brussel sprouts were under cooked and very hard, the eggs not very locked and runny. The yolks were actually almost fully cooked..... all of this was over a bed of grits that you could barely get a spoonful of. The fried shrimp tasted very good but the rest of the dish was disappointing and not enough to fill you up. Since this was one of their specials for the day, was expecting much better. I don't think I'd come back for the brunch here based on this experience. I have been here for drinks and for a work event in the private space downstairs and have to say for dinner the Duck Fat Frites and bacon wrapped dates are delicious. I also really enjoy the Beignets as the bourbon ganache and vanilla anglaise that you can dip them in is delicious . I was actually hoping to get the stuffed French toast for brunch as I suspected it to taste just as good as the beignets, but they were out of it. I would likely stick to happy hours here. read more

LouVino OTR - Wine Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Our brunch at LouVino was fantastic! The atmosphere was lively on a Sunday morning and everyone seemed to be enjoying their meals. Once we got our food, we quickly learned why! I ordered their signature Brussel Sprouts Salad with chicken, and members of our party got the Pancake Tacos, Farmer's Scramble, and the Biscuit Platter and Donut Holes to share. Everything tasted great service was friendly and prompt. Would highly recommend for a brunch gathering with friends, a quick bite, or just as a place with great food to watch the game. read more

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I am writing this review chiefly because I could not find an up-to-date review with the latest menu items. Most of these menu photos are over a year old so here is the latest on LoVino OTR. For background my friend and I were looking for a brunch spot with a good deal on mimosas and LouVino did not disappoint! Service: Every worker we came across was very attentive and kind. From the moment we walked in we felt very taken care of- from the host, to the bartender, to our server, everyone provided great service! Due to how packed the restaurant was we had to wait for a table so we sat by the bar for a bit. We had small conversation with the bartender we got our drinks and only a few minutes later we were seated at a table. Ambiance: we arrived close to noon and the restaurant was packed and lively. The noise level was high but you could still carry on conversation even with the mimosas kicking in. The space itself if very warm and inviting, which was especially appealing given the cold weather! Food: We kicked off our meal with a few of the $6 mimosas! We followed it up with a pretty popular menu item - the Brussel sprouts: and these are a can't miss. The flavor was incredible, accompanied by corn, with a nice roast on them. I had the Bree French toast and my friend had the Veggie sandwich (one of our waiters personal favs). All of the food was delicious quick warning though - if you don't like Brie cheese do not get the French toast. I loved how the flavors came together but could see how it might be a bit overwhelming for someone not too fond of it. I definitely plan on returning for another Brunch soon! read more

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