Biagio's Bistro

I'm more than a little skeptical about the few negative reviews here; as for me, I can verify similar experiences as ""Justcallmepepper""'s. Pros: Always treats you special! Cons: That he can't be open 7 days a week (but we understand) more

Knockout garlic & herb aroma, delicious pasta dishes, nice salads, scrumptious desserts. Good service. Too bad no parking. Absolutely one of Cincinnati's best-kept secrets. Reminded me of a European bistro from the 70's. I go every chance I get. more

Disgusting food! Gross atmosphere! Creepy waitstaff! Cons: Disease on a plate more

An indie restaurant owned by a larger than life Italian man named Biagio?!!!!! Pros: Wine list, atmosphere, funky servers more

We wanted to try this restaurant for several months. Apparently we chose the wrong time. We made reservations and although the dinner was good I really considered it overpriced. But the real problem is that no one told us it was not air conditioned and it was already 90 plus degrees outside. We could not enjoy our dinner with everyone sweating and miserable. I servers are young and they ran out of the beer we were drinking and then had to switch us to another. It is clear they cater to the ""regulars""....and that is okay but if you want anyone to come back then you should treat everyone the same. We did not have dessert because it was tooooo hot. All we wanted to do was get out of there. I knew it was bad when we walked outside and it was cooler out there then inside....and they just did not seem to care. Will not go back. Also....too many pan handlers hanging around this part of town....not the fault of the restaurant....just should be better patroled. Pros: Something different, Cons: TOOO HOT = No air conditioning....or they just did not turn it on..... more

Very good staff. Very good food. Excellent! Biaggio came to our table and asked us what we wanted as we were not in the mood for the menu items... He created a wonderful dish! Pros: Fresh food, no artificial anything... great desserts too. more

I've been living in Clifton Gaslight for the past 7years and I can say without a doubt that Biagios is my favorite little restaurant of the Ludlow options. My favorites are the house and greek salads with the tilapia on top and the wedding soup. The wedding Soup is a must. I also am a big fan of his Italian Sub...I love the atmosphere. Especially in the cold winter months, this place is a sweet little place with comfort and warmth. They do serve alcohol for many years now. I love the service -- funky and stylish they are. I think its a great date place...or after movie place. This guy does fabulios desserts-- My favorites are the chocolate covered cream puffs and the crem brulee. I go there for lunch as well. Pros: Great atmosphere, hip young stylish servers, great desserts, excellent wedding soup Cons: Owner gets loud and angry at times-- but its kinda authentic isn't it? more

This may be a fine restaurant but I cannot recommend it. My experience was that the management did not care. I am not going back. Buon Pomeriggio. more

Food Fairly standard Italian menu with Middle Eastern additions (hummus, potato salad, and tabouli). Pasta and specials are OK, but a bit overpriced for the quality. The real highlights are the desserts the tiramisu, creme brulee, and peanut butter pie are all delicious. Bar OK wine and beer selection and full bar. Avoid cocktails - dusty bottles behind the bar look like they are from the liquor museum and the bartender has a love affair with vermouth. Ambience - Biagio's is lacking big time here. It seems to occupy a former knick-knack shop or greeting cards store. I half-expected to be able to purchase some potpourri or scented candles when I went to the bathroom. The bright lighting, drop ceilings, and pegboard on the walls are big detractors. Bottom Line: Save Biagios as a place for dessert after seeing a movie at the Esquire. Skip everything else. Pros: Desserts Cons: Ambience, Bar more