The Celestial
Cincinnati's restaurant scene has gained little national attention, but if that ever changes it will most likely be due to The Celestial. The American fine dining restaurant with a French flair brings four-star aspirations and execution to Cincinnati. This is an event restaurant for romantic evenings and memories, so expect to pay $30 and up for an entree.
The Celestial
1071 Celestial Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 241-4455
Nicola's Ristorante
Nicola's Ristorante, in Cincinnati's deluxe Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, is a great option for a romantic Italian even, with rich sauces and bottles of Cabernet. The restaurant owners, Nicola and Maureen Pietoso, along with chef Christian Pietoso, strive for excellence, which is why they received a Zagat rating as one of America's best restaurants.
Nicola's Ristorante
1420 Sycamore Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 721-6200
Jean-Robert at Pigall's
Jean-Robert at Pigall's is another Cincinnati restaurant that strives for national rather than local recognition. French food is known for being unrelentingly traditional, but at Jean-Robert at Pigall's diners will find a playfulness on the plate; they may struggle to figure out just what they have been served, but they are bound to like it. Couples can end the romantic night right by sharing one of the restaurant's desserts.
Jean-Robert at Pigall's
127 W 4th Street
Cincinnati, OH 45280
(513) 721-1345
Article Written By Arn Goldman
Arn Goldman is a recent liberal arts grad interested in all things culture, both high and low. He writes about entertainment, tech and sports. Goldman received his B.A. in English and philosophy in 2009 and has written for eHow, Trails Travel and Answerbag.
