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Carlo & Johnny, Cincinnati, OH

Carlo & Johnny

4.9
4.9
7300 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Classic style paired with Jeff Ruby's U.S.D.A Prime Steaks and exceptional seafood.
Three unique dining rooms, three wine cellars, and live music.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 81 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (513) 936-8600

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Donny Hatton

  • Catering

    Please contact us at 513-936-8600 to speak with our Sales & Relationship Manager, Ashlee Heine.

  • Private party facilities

    With 5 private rooms from which to choose, Carlo & Johnny offers options for your business meeting, rehearsal dinner, retirement party or an outing with family or friends. We can comfortably accommodate up to 75 of your guests to ensure a perfect experience. perfect settings. Contact ASHLEE HEINE: 513.979.0872 or ashlee.heine@jeffruby.com

  • Neighborhood

    Montgomery

  • Cross street

    Bunker Hill Lane

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 7,300 people are saying

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Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Service

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Ambiance

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Romantic

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Good for special occasions

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Steakhouse

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Most Booked

  • Cincinnati

    Best Service

  • Cincinnati

    Best Ambiance

  • Cincinnati

    Romantic

  • Cincinnati

    Good for special occasions

  • Cincinnati

    Steakhouse

  • Cincinnati

    Most Booked

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great as usual. Always enjoy this treat every few months.
  2. RyanB

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Carlo and Johnny is always a wonderful place for a special occasion. The service is amazing and the food will leave you speechless.
  3. KaEl

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an absolutely perfect experience celebrating our son’s 16th birthday! From getting our reservation switched to a time that worked better for our family straight to the end with our beautifully packed leftovers. All the in between was taken care of by Paul! He had such a way about him! Great at making our bday boy feel special while at the same time including our younger son in the evening. We appreciate it more than you know! Thank you for making a great memory for our family!
  4. HOLLIEE

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Steak that melts like butter and carrot cake is amazing!
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our wait staff was impeccable! Best service we have had in a long while. The food was delicious and we even got a free dessert just for being a 1st time customer. The live band was fun and not too loud. The atmosphere was the perfect date night vibe
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time and the food was wonderful. Our waiter Jak was very nice and took good care of us.
  7. KevinH

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, Service, and Ambiance were all outstanding. The staff did a wonderful job ensuring we enjoyed our Anniversary Celebration.
  8. pgood

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Greg is amazing! Food was exceptional as always. This place is my favorite out of all the Jeff Ruby restaurants!
  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always have an amazing time at Carlo and Johnny! We love to sit at the bar, and you can’t beat the service from Kate and Ashley! Very attentive and fun! And, they make a great cocktail! The food is always the best, and you can’t beat the atmosphere! By our favorite spot to visit for a date night.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an enjoyable evening at Carlo & Johnny! Got a little crazy this evening and tried the honeycomb burrata. It was fantastic. The filet was perfectly prepared as usual, along with the baby carrots. Definitely recommend! Also recommend reservations.
  11. Joni

    Cincinnati

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was great as always. We tried the Butter Pie and it’s one of the best desserts we’ve ever had.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My boyfriend and I frequently dine at Jeff Ruby’s and we are never disappointed. We sat in the lounge area which is very intimate and comfortable. Charlie made sure we were well taken care of per usual! Another amazing dining experience! We will be back.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were phenomenal. I've been to the three Ruby's iterations in Cincinnati and several others (Louisville & Lexington) and this was my favorite. The old mansion layout makes for a different setting than a standard big main dining room. Can't say enough good things about it.
  14. MichaelM

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our Server Adam did a great job. As always, Ruby's never disappoints Can't wait to dine at the new downtown Cincinnati location.
  15. GaryB

    Cincinnati

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Last few days of the surf and turf special! A great deal on magnificent food.
  16. CatherineE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dining out with husband. Surf and turf special. Waiter Paul was attentive and friendly.
  17. TanyaM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    The food was perfect, everything was delicious and prepared expertly! The room is set up so well that every table is a good table. My only criticism is that our waiter was kind of casual and abrupt. He didn't have the fine dining polish to him. I was more impressed with the helpers.
  18. David

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Surprisingly, the very expensive steaks were just average. Tough and difficult to cut. Sides and dessert were very good. Service was great. Bottom line, we were disappointed in the main event-steak.
  19. Bartman

    Cincinnati

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb service and excellent food. Has an extensive wine list with some true values... just need to dig in past the Cabs. Loads of attention to details here. Never been disappointed here. Steak and lobster were cooked to perfection. Salads were delicious too!
  20. JulieT

    Cincinnati

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    We made reservations for dining and having the special $65 lobster/filet/mashed potatoes and asparagus/Freddie Salad. I will start with the positives-greeted very nicely by valets, hostess staff and the Kirk our server was great along with all of the lovely assistants who were consistently filling our glasses, taking away plates and interacting pleasantly with us throughout the evening. The oysters were delicious. the lobster cooked really too perfection. The filet mignon was decent-not the wow you usually get with Jeff Ruby.Now the critiques-my guess is a lot of people were first timers to come for this great special. The bad news is the salad warm, wilted and had flavorless tomatoes. The waiter brought this to Charlie's attention who wanted to provide us with a lovely dessert-and by the way Butter Pie is a must-ooey gooey buttery and served warm -I would come back for that. Little put off at the bartenders-we got there early to enjoy some pre dinner cocktails-never came back after our first drink to see if we wanted water, another drink. The vodka gimlet was not filled to the brim and tasted like bottled lime juice-I was expecting fresh lime juice which may not be what they use but have had delightly gimlets at other high end restaurants/bars. Overall the service was outstanding but fell short on the other areas which was a bait disappointing.
  21. Businessdiner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Audrey and Justin took very good care of us and I think the manager (looked like the manager) came by to check on us. I have high expectations for this restaurant, as I’ve dined there many times in the past 20 years. This is my second time dining at a high top and for the future I will book a dining room when it is a special event
  22. GreatMealGreatDeal

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Dinner @ Carlo & Johnny's on March 21, 2023 was outstanding - as usual. We took advantage of an offer for the 6 oz. Filet Mignon & 6 Oz. Lobster Tail dinner for $65.00. Too good of a deal to pass up. Only downside was the kitchen moved a little slower than normal in getting out appetizers out. Drinks and meal were fantastic and we were able to sign up for the Loyalty Program, as well. Just a wonderful dinner out and we will definitely be back in the future.
  23. KaraC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I went there for our 15 years anniversary ans it was the best dinner we ever had! We will definitely recommend and be back!
  24. LauraC

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Steaks were cooked perfectly. Service was on the spot. It was a little busy for a Monday and the manager still Checked on tables.
  25. CarlosWMB

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, great atmosphere, and stellar service. Always enjoy Jeff Ruby restaurants.
  26. TaraK

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food & service. My 12 year old son was treated like royalty.
  27. FrequentDiner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always the best of every Ruby establishment. No location has better management, servers, attentiveness, or energy! We love Carlo & Johnny!
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience! Joe our server was excellent. Thank you
  29. LindaR

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nicole and Megan were so professional and welcoming! It was a wonderful way of celebrating our retirement and birthday!! Love the atmosphere!!
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite restaurant! Food is outstanding. Best steaks ever! They treat you with exceptional service.
  31. MarcusB

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dalton and the support staff were fantastic. Food, as always, spectacular. Love the filet and lobster deal!
  32. ExperiencedTraveler007

    San Francisco

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    We went for the special and I believe that special puts too much burden on Kitchen to turn out quality and hot food. We will stay away until we hear that they have staff to deliver food worthy of the price.
  33. JenniferM

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    amazing service and food, the live music was fantastic!
  34. DebTim

    Cincinnati

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience2
    The service from our waiter was good in the beginning but got very slow later on. Our filet's and strip steaks were overly salty. My filet was not the most tender that I have had there before. Not as good as all the other times being there and we had guests with us that we were trying to impress.
  35. AndyR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    You can't ever go wrong at Ruby's. Service is top notch and the food is over the top delicious.
  36. BethH

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated our daughter's birthday and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The food was outstanding, as always, the service was impeccable, as usual, and the experience was overall fantastic.
  37. JeffB

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, attentive staff. We will definitely be back.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food! 5-Star service by Dalton and the Team. We really appreciated him telling us about the Dinner Special, truly was so much more value added than what we would have ordered, much appreciated! We will come back!
  39. RobB

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Very expensive for what you get. Crab on top of the Collinsworth was paltry. And paying $14 for asparagus on top of an $80 steak is a bit of a laugh. Used to be a better place for a nice evening, but its gotten to be more if a casual, noisy venue.
  40. MelissaK

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful all around!

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Carlo & Johnny using the Order Online button. Carlo & Johnny also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 936-8600.

Carlo & Johnny is rated 4.9 stars by 7300 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 81 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
Google Map for Carlo & Johnny

9769 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Bunker Hill Lane

  • Neighborhood

    Montgomery

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Donny Hatton

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (513) 936-8600

  • Catering

    Please contact us at 513-936-8600 to speak with our Sales & Relationship Manager, Ashlee Heine.

  • Private party facilities

    With 5 private rooms from which to choose, Carlo & Johnny offers options for your business meeting, rehearsal dinner, retirement party or an outing with family or friends. We can comfortably accommodate up to 75 of your guests to ensure a perfect experience. perfect settings. Contact ASHLEE HEINE: 513.979.0872 or ashlee.heine@jeffruby.com

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