With summer close on our heels and the weather getting ever warmer, a number of favorite Cincinnati spots have opened their patios and decks for al fresco dining. Check out these restaurant patios to bask in the sun and feel the breeze as you eat.
A Tavola Bar + Trattoria (an Italian word for “eatery”) is a neighborhood-focused restaurant in Madeira, featuring scratch-made pizza and pasta recipes and an extensive wine and cocktail selection. The lowkey and family-owned restaurant has a large patio and outdoor bar with covered seating. Celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, A Tavola was recently named one of the Best of the Midwest 2026 by Midwest Living magazine. 7022 Miami Ave., Madeira, (513) 272-0192
Arnold’s is the oldest continuously operating bar in Cincinnati, first opened in 1861, and is famously known for its Greek spaghetti—a buttery, garlicky variant topped with sautéed onions, peppers, mushrooms, olives, and bacon, served since 1954. A covered courtyard features live music every night and regularly hosts events such as trivia throughout the year. The courtyard, which was originally a horse stable, is even heated during the winter so customers can enjoy it all year round. 210 E. Eighth St., downtown, (513) 421-6234…