50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Cincinnati

“What a great way to end my Resurrection Sunday @J Alexander’s with my family, eating some delicious food, in a nice atmosphere & being served by an awesome server(sorry didn’t get his name??‍♀️). Will definitely addJ Alexander’s to my list… oh and the lemon cheese cake…chef kiss❣️ “

“My family and I recently visited Sugar & Spice at the Summit Park location. Best pancakes ever! Everything we ordered was delicious! Service was excellent! If you go, ask for Chan. She’s amazing!! You won’t be disappointed!!“

“The service was awesome. Waiter constantly checking on us. Explained menu and made good recommendations. Then came the food. Went outside of my usual box. And the food was awesome. But make sure you leave room for dessert you won't be disappointed.“

“Nice atmosphere and service. Homemade pasta!“

“Beautiful restaurant. The staff were good, except for our server. She was constantly trying to push alcohol at us, and we weren’t planning on ordering any. When we got there,We told her we were waiting on two others. Before the people we were waiting on arrived, she must have asked us 3-4 times if we were ready to order drinks other than water. Then after the others arrived, it was another 3-4 times. After we repeatedly said that we were going to stick with water. Then after our meal was finished and we were ready for dessert, she brought a complimentary glass of wine for each of us. I was appalled. After we sat there all night telling her that we didn’t want alcohol. I am thankful that we didn’t have someone at our table who was a recovering alcoholic. I mean, can you imagine? I’ve waited tables before, and if I had a whole table be so insistent on not ordering alcohol, I’m definitely not bringing them free drinks. She claimed it was because we were celebrating our anniversary. Well, maybe bring a free dessert instead or something. Or just say happy anniversary. She also interrupted us a lot, like came over and talked over us while we were in the middle of conversation. And she talked A LOT. I mean, we were trying to have a nice celebratory dinner and she was constantly interrupting and talking. I gave the service a four star rating because every other employee that we dealt with was awesome. If it wasn’t for her, it would have been five stars.The food was pretty good. I forgot to take pics, because I try not to have my phone out at a nice dinner. But I ordered the beef tartare, foie gras, and spring pea cappellacci. Beef tartare and foie gras are my two favorite dishes. The ones here were good, but they were probably the ones that I liked the least out of all the places I’ve tried them. The tartare was served with tiny little delicate waffle chips that broke immediately if you tried to put the beef on it. So I ended up just eating the beef with my fork, which was a first. It was also under seasoned. The foie gras seemed either of a lesser quality than I’ve had in the past, or not prepared as well. Usually, cutting through it is as easy as cutting through room temperature butter. There were times that the foie gras squished when I tried to cut it. The cappellacci was stunning. Really quite good. I did not expect that to be my favorite dish.Overall, I loved the atmosphere. Food was good but not great (especially for the price), and the server needs to work on her approach. Probably won’t go back.“

“Today I traveled from Florida to Cincinnati. My sister and I wanted to get a bite to eat . We didnt want to get fast food that you could get on every corener . While leaving the airport I Googled restaurants close by . There were several to choose from however, we decided on Pig Candy BBQ this restaurant did not disappoint. The food was amazing ( we had the special which was the brisket sandwich) this sandwich was very tender and full of flavor. If you are just traveling through or a local or feel up to a drive this is definitely worth your time .The staff knows what customer service means . All around Great food and service. A MUST STOP....... THANK YOU !!“

“Fantastic experience! A true gem in the Cincinnati culinary community. Highly recommend!“

“As the other reviews below, we had a great experience for lunch. The owner is super kind and attentive. The chicken shawarma, hummus and kibbeh were authentic and tasty. Support small businesses like this!“

“Delicious food and great service. Great for quick lunch and the garlic naan is wonderfully crispy and chewy.“

“Thank you for donating food to our animal activism mentorship event this weekend - the eggless sandwiches were great! ❤️“

“We love Cafe Med! Always welcoming, great service, delicious cuisine, very reasonable prices. They get their meats from the same place as a well known high end local steak house! Fahri and his team have something for every appetite. This special place is a hidden gem in Cincinnati!“

“Truva has it all! A great selection of Turkish cuisine with kind and hospitable staff! Truly felt like I was back in Turkey having a meal as this authentic restaurant is like a 5 star restaurant in Istanbul! Wonderful food, exceptional service, and a super good vibe! Loved it all mezzes, lamb kebabs, baklava and kunefe with coffee! So good! Best calamari as well! Go and enjoy! Cannot wait to try breakfast and the simit! Best wishes for continued success, Truva! Best restaurant in Cincinnati!“

“Good food and friendly service.“

“Nice wine list, delicious food and gracious service on a comfortable covered patio were all the ingredients we needed, plus great company, to make my Mother’s Day eve special.“

“I was just bragging about my Wednesday evenings at Jeff Ruby's while working in downtown Cincinnati for 2 years. We were so spoiled! We were eating the ultimate steaks and I do mean the best we've ever had steaks, sushi, cocktails and truly wicked awesome service, and last but not least, the Ambience was superb. You can actually hang around where Frank Sinatra hung with so many stars through the years and it's truly an experience! ❤️. We had the pleasure of meeting Jeff on numerous occasions, and he had a passion for the best. When my honey introduced me to Jeff Ruby's, he told me "I'll never have a better steak ever!". It's true! To this day I have not had a better steak and experience! Unfortunately, I've lost my honey but he taught me so much and showed me more than anyone ever could. I highly recommend this Jeff Ruby's Experience to anyone that can afford it!! It's definitely worth it for a special occasion, Anniversary, Big birthday. Truly Epic!!!!“

“Found Artemis through a google search and it was such a treasure! The staff at the restaurant were all so friendly, kind and attentive. The atmosphere was beautiful but casual and inviting. Prices were 10-30 and the portions were very generous. The food was fabulous! The hummus was the best we've ever had and had to thank the chef who made it. My wife had the falafel and she loved it, this was such a treasure, will definitely come back. “

“The service is phenomenal, the steak and seafood are the best we have ever had. Most importantly Jordan, one of the managers, always makes us feel special and appreciated as a frequent diner.“

“Went there for the first time today for lunch. The staff was super friendly and the food was absolutely AMAZING!“

“the only thing I do not like about the restaurant is how they close a lot especially when it is a time lots of people are looking for carry out i.e. the day before a holiday. The food is good and reasonable but when you cannot count on them to be open it really doesn't matter. I certainly do not mean on the day of the holiday but for 2 days or more before.“

“We thought the food: Tika Masala & chicken tandoori with peppers and onions was delicious. The service was good and was served in a timely manner“

“Just so good. Alfredo is fantastic. The Pizza, calzones, tiramasu, everything is so good.“

“Wonderful service and wonderful food! Kevin was awesome!“

“It was our first time there and they had amazing food, great staff!!! We will definitely come back Again and would highly recommend them!!!“

“A very nice experience eating out. The food that we had there was very good but I will say that the wine that was suggested to us for our meal was not a great match. We also had a little bit of trouble when the waitress did not come to check on us for sometimes long periods of time. The restaurant and the experience were very nice and I think a lot of people would like this place.Parking: There is a parking lot where you can park yourself if just a little bit further away. The majority of the use of the parking lot that is close to the restaurant is valet parking so this is really nice if you are going with someone that is walking impaired or has trouble walking.“

“Emillie was a great server! Let's start with the great things. We did apps and sides. Dumplings were so good but broth was phenomenal !!! Burrata and tomato jam was basically an amazing caprese, sooo good. We also had truffle mushrooms which we added to dumpling broth, YUM! and also had the perfect broccoli with just an ok aioli. Was unimpressed with crab avocado toast, not worth the expense. Have had a a lot of crab food options s and this underwhelmed. My husband is a brownie sundae officianato and he seriously loved the s'more brownie dessert. Overall, great food and sat outside away from a noisy interior on a Friday night.“

“We love this restaurant! It’s the perfect date locale. The owner was personable and explained a few of the dishes. The stone bowls and kimchi were excellent! Highly recommend and look forward to returning, hopefully soon!“

“It was great to be able to introduce our out of town friends to Oriental Wok. We totally enjoyed our meals and service. Brooks enjoyed her General Wongs Chicken and Shirley was delighted with her Sesame Shrimp. Our appetizers; Calamari and Crab Rangoon were outstanding! Thank you Susanna and team for the delightful evening.“

“The BEST breakfast ever! I had the eggs your way with goetta. Delicious berry compote and great coffee. I'd come back to Cincinnati just to eat here again. Very fair prices and great service.“

“Delicious food and great service!“

“Such good food and the owners are some of the sweetest people ever. Highly recommend.“

“Hostess and staff are welcoming and are genuinely happy to seat you. They explain how to do the loading of the bowls and how much of the flavor scoops is needed. I went heavy with chilli oi,3 scoops and felt it. The staff was able to "cool it down" by diluting and reheating it. Perfect meal. Drinks never got past half a cup before they were refilled. Smiles and friendly staff all available with a glance. Absolutely best service outside the home in years. Visit and you will experience the same.“

“Amazing place and great service! Next time I’m in town I will be back for another visit!“

“Alex was amazing! Great food! Pineapple margaritas are to die for! Def recommend!“

“Great food, reasonable prices, nice wait staff❤️“

“Great and friendly place to eat, fast service also. Definitely a great date night spot.“

“If you are a diner person, this WWII-era establishment is a great breakfast spot. The hot chocolate is out of this world, and the usual diner standbys are all on the menu.This is a Hyde Park institution, with regular customers. This morning when I was there, the waitress got a gift from a regular customer— an outfit for the baby the server is expecting. It’s that kind of neighborhood place, which warms my heart.“

“Natasha sent me. great fries, fab food and fantastic friendly service. sending love from Birmingham, UK.“

“Our meal was delicious. The service was excellent! We highly recommend La Bar a Boeuf! I had the crab cake appetizer and it was very good-2 large crab cakes. My husband had the escargot-very good. I had duck for the entrée. Again, I recommend this dish. My husband had the soft shell crab??. We were too full to have desert!“

“Best gyro. I love the fresh bread, delicious meat, crisp onion tomato and lettuce. The fries are so light and crispy.“

“This is a perfect restaurant for a girls' night out. The food was fresh and delicious. We ordered homemade pasta, salmon, and chicken Caesar salad. Everything was perfect. Tasty and with the right amount of salt. We also had some mojitos (not so good), but they were OK. The service was excellent. After dinner, we headed to the salsa in the square. We had fun.Parking: Paid Parking is located under the fountain Square.“

“Butterbee's on Beechmont Avenue is great. i've been coming to the restaurant for several years. I've had many items on the menu and never been disappointed. the wait staff and greeters are so friendly and spot on for service and are so upbeat and the ambiance is comfortable. It can be a little loud at peak times and during popular game times but it is all in a spirit of fun and celebration. It's why we always suggest meeting others there for a meal. I used the online ordering for pick up and everything went smoothly. Since it was my first time it took a little longer to sign up and had to allow a little more time for pickup. But they were right on schedule. Out wasn't a peak eating time though. I highly recommend Butterbee's.“

“The best empanadas and arepas I’ve ever had. I wish I lived closer because these would be in my weekly rotation; especially because they have frozen items that you can purchase in bulk. I had the chicken empanada and the vegetarian arepa and I would love to have had enough room in my stomach to try everything else. Plus, the employees there were very sweet. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Everything was so delicious and service was great. Can’t wait to go back and try more of the menu.“

“Food was great! Chicken very juicy and tender. Atmosphere was great Noise level was great, able to carry on a conversation and be heard. I took my friend there for lunch to celebrate her birthday Our waitress was awesome, very attentive and was just wonderful with us. Very enjoyable lunch!“

“I'm not one to take pictures of my food, but I am the one who always orders seafood when I go to a new or different restaurant. Every single time I was so disappointed UNTIL La Jaiba! Had the shrimp burrito for lunch and their fish tacos as take out for dinner. For the first time at a new place, they were amazing! I highly recommend La Jaiba on Montgomery Road. Perfection! And give them your business during Lent, they don't disappoint.“

“Our favorite place to frequent! The food is always made perfect and the people are amazing! Great energy and a fun place to have a great drink while enjoying the bar and patio too! A must try for sure friends!“

“This was the place of choice for our monthly family dinner night. Plenty of parking, we were seated right away. The place is clean, service was fast. I wouldn't say I fell in love with my meal but I will say that has probably everything to do with me and not with the restaurant. I'm positive this is very authentic, regional cooking; it just wasn't my particular taste. (Although I will say it was EXCELLENT heated up for lunch the next day, lol) The portions are great! The only reason I didn't give it a 5th star is for the price. Just a little too high; especially in this area.“

“Pizza is really good . The upstairs bar is amazing! They have hundreds of bourbons to choose from. They have bottles you can’t find in stores and the service is awesome. They are helpful and informative on the bourbons and their recommendations are good.“

“Best mexican food I've ever had. It's amazing!!“

“Great beers. Beautiful location. Fun environment.“