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Palomino - Cincinnati

505 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-3113 (Central Business District)
(513) 381-1300
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Ranked #84 of 1,162 restaurants in Cincinnati
Price range: $21 - $30
Cuisines: European, French, Seafood
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Dining options: Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Neighborhood: Central Business District
Cross street: 5th
Description: Palomino is a vibrant restaurant, bar and rotisserie famous for its style, hardwood fired Mediterranean cooking and versatile, imaginative menu. Guests appreciate Palomino’s gracious hospitality and talented staff for their unsurpassed enthusiasm, friendliness and skill. Palomino offers an experience that makes guests feel great at a pleasing value.
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Florence, Kentucky
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17 reviews 17 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

Ok if you like something special..You need to go here once you tried the food here well its just yumie and you will be back..And the prices are compatable..

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See 8 more reviews by georgevosch for Cincinnati
Independence, KY
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

A pleasant evening; but, when you spend extra dollars there should be something memorable. The food was good, the dervice was good and the ambiance was good. The overall experience was about the same as in many of the neighborhood restaurants and does not justify the higher costs.

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See 2 more reviews by BYoung8044 for Cincinnati
Rancho Palos Verdes, California
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72 reviews 72 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

Went here on Saturday night. Arrived at 6pm and was told the earliest they could get me in was 8:30pm. Wow. Ended up sitting in the bar at a lovely table over looking Fountain Square. They serve a full menu in the bar. Service was excellent. The waitress was quick to refill the water, etc. The flow of salad, dinner... More

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See 3 more reviews by sjs033 for Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
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28 reviews 28 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

Just when i thought it could not get any better, we dined at Palomino on May 3 and had an outstanding dinner and a waiter who did one outstanding job. tom, formerly of the Maisonette, exhibited the skill of a representative of a 4 star restaurant. service was great and my meal was spot on. they have a new chef... More

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See 25 more reviews by sluoma for Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
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18 reviews 18 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

We like going to the Palimino for special occasions. We like the contemporary nature of the restaurant. We find their food preparation is excellent. Service is above average and setting is great. Make sure you ask for a window seat if you can. People watching the square is a treat too!

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See 14 more reviews by Jay F for Cincinnati
Omaha, Nebraska
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56 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

Very good food, located right on the square in downtown Cincinnati. We tried a couple of their pizzas which were very good. We sat in the bar area and the service was attentive and the food was served timely and hot. I have no complaints and the crust on the pizzas was very good. The food was good, the location... More

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See 4 more reviews by GoBigRed10 for Cincinnati
Cold Spring, Kentucky
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28 reviews 28 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

This place has really went down hill as far as places to eat downtown go. I've worked downtown near Palomino for 8 years and I remember it being a very nice place to go for lunch with coworkers or clients but almost EVERY time we've been there for lunch or dinner since, we've waited FOREVER to get our food and... More

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See 10 more reviews by Katy2005 for Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
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26 reviews 26 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

We had the opportunity to enjoy Palomino for an early Saturday evening of appetizers and drinks following the Cincinnati Wine Festival prior to Frankie Valli @ The Aronoff. We love the convenience, the ability to book using open table and a diverse menu with something for everyone. We were seated promptly, friendly hostess, servers. The problem - they were packed,... More

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See 4 more reviews by Linda10663 for Cincinnati
Fort Mitchell, Kentucky
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18 reviews 18 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

I visit this place quite often and find that the service is great and the food is great as well. It is always busy in the evenings and getting a reservation would be best. The view is superb.

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See 3 more reviews by Terry E for Cincinnati
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3 restaurant reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013

The location was very nice....once you found the entrance to the venue. After experiencing some rather forgettable customer service in Cinci I would happily pay a little extra to get some good food and actual customer service. The cocktails were great (try the passion fruit mojito). The appetizers were tasty (bacon topped deviled eggs, crab cakes) and our server was... More

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