The Loaded Gyro

Everything at Fillo was SO GOOD! I'm sad we didn't learn until this place until now--it has…read moreapparently been open for years! Our server was very kind, and he explained that the chefs are the owners, and they are in the kitchen every single night. This is their passion project, focusing on super fresh ingredients, and you can absolutely tell. We started with the bread service, which was delicious. It was covered in seeds and spices, giving it an extra punch of flavor. We then moved on to the cheese saganaki and fried feta, which was my favorite bite of the night! For mains, we got both branzinos. The filet came on a bed of rice and spinach flavored with spices. The filet was perfectly crispy. The whole branzino was also delicious, but just watch out for bones! We were pleasantly stuffed so we didn't try dessert this time, but we'll be back soon!

My first ever restaurant experience in Cincy - everything I ate was good! I went with the lamb…read morechops, which came with a hefty price tag but didn't disappoint - the asparagus, potatoes, and chops were all hits. My dad's salmon was also delicious. However, my favorite was the bread - the olive oil + butter combo slapped. Overall, a good experience, but I need a little bit more wow for me to give the last star given the price point.

Interior!

Grilled Octopus!

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Persephone, soda water

Gyros On Main

4.5(124 reviews)

4.8 mi

No lie the best Gyro ever !! Actually I had never had one before I came here and it did not…read moredisappoint. I will definitely try this again.

First time here and it was very good!! The fries came out first and they were hot and crispy. Our…read moregyros were sooo tasty!! It didn't take long to cook and the pita bread didn't break which i was surprised. Will definitely go back. Support small business!!

Gyros 2am

Runny eggplant, "hummus", fatoush, Gyro

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Abigail Street

4.5(578 reviews)

5.0 mi•Over-the-Rhine

•$$$

My favorite restaurant in Cincinnati! A must try if you're visiting or in town. My go to for…read morespecial celebratory dinners. Food: 5/5 Dishes are explained as slightly larger plates than tapas style. My favorites: Wood Grilled Octopus, Crispy Falafel, Bouillabaisse. Love the Moroccan Mint Tea as well! Service: 4.7/5 Very friendly! They course out your plates for you which I always love. They were able to accommodate my pescatarian diet (I.e., meats on the side to give to others at the table). On a less busy night, they offered a free toast for my birthday. I've been for other celebratory dinners here on busier nights where that hasn't happened, so it was a lovely surprise! Ambiance: 4/5 A little busy and can get loud on the weekends with table chatter, cutlery clinks, and the brick walls echoing noise around. Tables are also close together, so you can definitely hear the conversation next to you. The decor is pleasant and the lighting is soft and romantic enough that it is still a perfect date night spot! There are also a couple larger crescent booths for larger parties.

My husband I were visiting Cincinnati on vacation and found this place based on online reviews. We…read moretypically like small plates, bar seating and a lively scene where we can interact with others. This place hit all the boxes. We were able to score bar seats without a reservation and had a nice time here. Parking - we ubered here, it looks like they had street parking but that might have been more tricky. We tried: Octopus - great, a tad salty Gambas - my husband enjoyed this Salmon - I especially liked the crunchy chickpeas Chenin Blanc Normandia White Blend Neon Lights (cocktail) - not my favorite Rosé - amazing, a great porch pounder. (Muga Rose, Spain)

Tall ceiling makes the place very inviting

Bouillabaisse, Gnocchi

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Wood grilled octopus - only 1 tentacle. The fried chick peas are really good. Overall it was too spicy to for me.

Aladdin's Eatery + Lounge

4.2(185 reviews)

5.1 mi•Over-the-Rhine

Visited Aladdin's with my girlfriend today to celebrate our one-month, and our server Laniya made…read moreour experience extra special! Ambiance was perfect for romantic conversations and the food was delicious. Laniya even took pictures of us, which was so thoughtful! Looking forward to coming back soon!

Love love love this place! I stopped in right after work and it was easy to get a table and get in…read moreand out before catching a reds game. Pictured is the jasmines beef schwarma plate which was soooo good! We also tried the curry wrap and spicy cauliflower which was absolutely delicious!! My cousin is vegan and they had so many options for him which was great! Highly recommend trying out Aladdin's! The prices are also really good in comparison to some other restaurants in otr.

Overcooked beaten to death by nuke lamb meal combo

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The ambience

Al-Amir Cafe

4.7(16 reviews)

5.1 mi•Downtown

Very friendly. Nice seating area. Big menu. I wanted to try the lentil soup- but they were out…read moretoday, so I ordered a chicken shawarma wrap, and it was very good- lots of flavor (though I don't think it had any fries in it) Good prices and quick service. Overall good experience and definitely will return.

Food was absolutely delicious and seasoned to perfection. The customer service was excellent as…read morewell and very knowledgeable

Menu

Chicken Shawarma Wrap

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Cafe Mediterranean

4.4(250 reviews)

10.5 mi•Hyde Park

Outstanding food and service! Delicious sampler appetizer and authentic entrées…read more Baklava for dessert is a must. Owner Fahri is very attentive to make sure you have a fantastic dining experience! Highly recommended.

Our server was really sweet. They were super busy but extremely accommodating. The hummus and pita…read morepillow is absolutely amazing! I could eat it all day long. The salmon wasn't as "well done" as I would have preferred but still very good. The cooked veggies were seasoned very well too. It's a great date night spot or for a girls night. Will definitely return!

Interior seating

Fried calamari

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Black Tea

Raya's Lebanese

4.3(184 reviews)

4.8 mi•Downtown

What a delicious restaurant! We ended up here after a long day walking the city, and upon entering…read morefelt transported into another culture. It was welcoming and vibrant and homey all at the same time. The owner was there talking with customers, and after giving us time to look over the menu she came to us and asked us to place our order all together. We got grape leaves, baba Ghosh, Greek salad and tabouli to share. I also got hot tea which was dark and fragrant. The meal came quickly and melted in our mouths! I loved the vibrancy of the tabouli, and the texture of the grape leaves were amazing. We sat to enjoy the meal and would fur sure return again and again. It was delicious! If you are t familiar with Lebanese food this is an excellent place to try it as it is amazing!

I got the Kafta wrap and HOLY MOLY, was it super duper tasty. It was super amazing. The beef was…read moresuper tasty and had a wonderful amazing seasoning. The sauce was tasty, and the wrap was very tasty. The owners were very kind and super fast. The restaurant itself was super nice and the decor was really pretty. I'll definitely go back!!

Inside

Chicken Kabob Wrap

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Bar area

Aladdin's Eatery

4.1(302 reviews)

9.4 mi•Hyde Park

Pretty basic mediterranean dishes with large portion sizes. The food wasn't too heavy and…read moresatisfying, but wasn't blown away. Would recommend for large groups and casual eats.

I came here on a weekend for lunch. Overall, service was great and our server checked on us…read moremultiple times. Restaurant was clean. I had the hummus chicken plate with pita bread. Ingredients were fresh and the hummus was smooth and creamy.

Inside

Sultan's Shawarma Pitza

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Superfood Salad with Chicken.

Baba's Shawarma Grill

4.1(105 reviews)

4.4 mi

Baba's makes excellent gyro sandwiches and on Monday and Wednesday - they are on special at a great…read moreprice! (at least at the time of this review - they were $3.99). The customer service is always friendly and the food arrives fast. Other favorites are: The Greek Salad (which you can add gyro meat too), Baba Ghanoush (simply outstanding), and Hummus. The Baba Bhanoush and Hummus are served with very fresh, warmly toasted pita. If you're dining in, this is not a fancy place. It's very simple and located in a former "Captain D's" restaurant. But, if you can look past the very casual, simple interior, the food will exceed your expectations. And if you can't, then you can always carry out or use the drive thru!

The service was fantastic and the prices are great. The food was not for me though. It wasn't bad I…read morejust didn't enjoy it.

Pita Bread

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Sign

Santorini Restaurant

4.5(152 reviews)

4.2 mi

Super cute place with an old timey vibe. The booths are small but very comfortable. The staff were…read moresuper nice and helpful with one server helping the entire dining room. The waitress suggested a burger so I tried that and really enjoyed it with the fries.

Goodness gracious, what a gem! I was dragged here by majority vote (democracy at its finest, or…read moretyranny of the majority), anyways I'm glad I lost that argument. Service? Phenomenal. Food? Out of this world. The omelets were solid, but the real MVPs were the Greek appetizers. I couldn't pronounce half of them, and I definitely can't remember their names... but trust me: JUST ORDER AN APPETIZER AND THANK ME LATER. The atmosphere? Odd, old, and beautiful--like your favorite eccentric uncle's living room but with way better food. It had character, and I loved it. Our server Dori was AMAZING--like the Beyoncé of waitstaff. The coffee was good too, which is a miracle because usually coffee tastes like burnt sadness.

Gyro Omelette with feta

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Gyro and Greek fries

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Sonny B.

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9

5

26 days ago

The owner ALI ALMASRI and his family do not care about honesty nor honor when serving their gyros. I would never eat at this place where disgusting behavior by the owners and disgusting foodstuffs is the norm! STAY AWAY read more

Syzygy P.

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2

0

1 month ago

The owner of this establishment has used his business and supposed wealth to threaten the safety and well-being of an elderly, retired veteran. Not the type of people anyone should do business with. read more

Edu E.

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5

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1 month ago

One of the owners went to an old man's home and was threatening him over $20. I would not give a single dollar to this type of person. https://youtu.be/ZH5lFhwMXGU?si=9FOCJcAtRT9FkNnx&t=515 read more

Gareth M.

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1

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1 month ago

terrible food and service, staff were rude and threatening. They said they would come back with the rest of my food but never did. Just spoke poorly to me insted read more

Jessica A.

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7

6

5 years ago

So very good. The food is fresh and cooked to order. I was very surprised with the selection on the menu. Literally something for everyone in our family read more

Richard K.

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14

6

1 month ago

Treat people better, you're in a customer service based business you need to learn how to talk to people and respect individuals.

David G.

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2

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1 month ago

I saw the way these people treated an elderly Veteran, just Vile. I imagine their kitchen is a disgusting as their attitude.

Jackie C.

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3

0

1 month ago

Horrible food and even worse service. Oh, and they treat elderly, disabled veterans like crap.

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I have been here many times but tried something new last night. I love the sports atmosphere and…read morethe wait staff was very friendly. Decided to try the calzone last night and oh my!!! Had I known the size and flavor I would always order this. It is as big as the plate, shared with a friend, and brought half of it home. I didn't get a pic before I ate it but the only thing is I did have them take it back to heat it more so the cheese was good and melted. Would recommend A+++ on the calzone!!!

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If I could I would leave 0 stars I ordered 2 turkey and ham subs one of the subs didn't taste…read morenormal and the manager/owner wouldn't remake it because he claims that the turkey tasted fine. They claim they cut their meat fresh they don't their meat comes in already sliced that is false advertisement. I will not be ordering from this location anymore.

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