Fausto

I have never eaten here before but was excited to try it so I ordered a sandwich for delivery. I got the steak sandwich and a cookie. This sandwich was absolutely delightful!! I have not had a sandwich this damn good in a long time. The bread was perfectly cooked, crunchy and soft! The flavors were incredible and didn’t feel like anything over powered anything else. It was kinda messy to eat which means you know it’s full of good stuff. I genuinely don’t know if I can even eat a sandwich at penny station or jersey mikes ever again… (Also the cookie was good af)

My husband and I planned a small (30 people) impromptu wedding in about 1 month. Following the ceremony, we had a 5-course dinner celebration with wine pairings at Fausto. We could not be happier with how the dinner went! First, Tony and Austin were the best to work with – they were easygoing and professional from the start and their communication throughout the planning process was fantastic. They allowed us to bring in our own table decor and printables - which they setup for us, however they did offer the option to take care of decor/printables for us. The night was exactly what we envisioned. We had a blast and everything from the setup to intimate setting, service, presentation, and meal was absolutely delightful. The food was ah-mazing and the wine pairings were perfect. Tony, Austin, and the rest of the Fausto staff made us and our guests feel welcome. You can tell they really love what they do. 10/10!

Terrific family, terrific food, terrific hospitality. So sorry to hear of Fausto's passing. The article I wrote profiling him and his barbershop in the 80s was one of my favorite ever. He was a joy to talk to. His work ethic was astounding to me as a 22--year-old reporter out of college. At almost 60 now, I've never forgotten my conversation with Fausto. Try the Fausto brothers' restaurants! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ordered the smoked & charred beet salad with chicken and was not disappointed! It's a smokey umami bomb, with nutty flavours interplaying with the smokey-ness of the beets and a plethora of textures experienced with each bite. I would recommend trying this even as is (sans protein). My sincere compliments to the chef ❤️

After reading various reports of the excellent food to be found at Fausto my wife and I decided to drop by. What was a simple lunch turned out to be one of the best meals in memory. We shared a chicken salad sandwich, gazpacho, green beans and roasted potatoes. Every bite of each dish was perfectly balanced in flavor and texture. We are certain to return to sample more of the menu. Chef Phil Gentry is an all star!

Yum! Everything is really good! Awesome quick lunch spot with elevated food. Grabbed lunch on a recent work trip with a team. Everyone was really impressed with their food and food envy was had across the entire table. I had the chicken salad sandwich, which was very tasty. A few people had the avocado and tomato salad and all raved about how delicious it was. Another person got the Cubano and said it was very good. The space was busy with a lot of business lunch goers, but there was enough seating to accommodate all who dined there. Nice and bright with all the windows. I’ll be back again!

One of the best sandwiches I have ever eaten in my life. Tried this restaurant on a whim and was amazed. Don't be put off because it is a museum cafe. The thought and talent put into the menu is stunning. I had the small roasted beet salad and the marinated pork sandwich. The hearty bread, toasted artfully, a generous portion of bibb lettuce, pork tenderloin medallions, slivers of white onion, and a fantastic tarragon mustard sauce made for the best sandwich ever!!

An absolutely stunning display. This is a must if you are traveling through Cincinnati. I was greeted warmly as I arrived and offered a delicious cup of their cold brew. The chef himself sat with me at my table to discuss how he can prepare most menu items gluten free. It’s not often you see staffs willingness to go one on one with their guests like this. The chef himself and his staff are some of the most kind people I’ve had the pleasure of interacting with in Cincinnati. I had the Do Chua salad, Local Mushroom, and the Octopus. The salad is an explosion of flavor with a slight spice at the end. The mushrooms are beautifully savory and tender. The Octopus has been the most surprising. For anyone who’s had octopus there is a fine line to tread between undercooked and leather boot when it comes to octopus. Fausto has managed to provide me with a symphony is flavor in the form of tender octopus. I will be returning and bringing my family. Absolute 11/10. Knocked it out of the park. P.s. the cold brew is incredible.