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Governor's House Wine Bar & Kitchen, Covington, KY

Governor's House Wine Bar & Kitchen

4.5
4.5
348 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Welcome to the Governor's House Wine Bar & Italian Kitchen.
Celebrate & enjoy the history of this beautifully restored mansion. Dinner Menu features the best in Italian Cuisine. Full bar available with a large selection of wines, bourbons & fine craft cocktails. Party rooms are available for small gatherings.

We are conveniently located in Covington Kentucky's Roebling Point Entertainment District. We're within walking distance of hotels, stadiums, the Banks Entertainment District & Newport.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (859) 291-9463
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Private rooms available for rehearsal dinners or birthdays. Customization of menu available.
  • Neighborhood
    Covington
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 348 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Governor's House Wine Bar & Kitchen offers a charming dining experience in a historic setting, praised for "outstanding food" and "fantastic service." Signature dishes like Wagyu Beef Black Truffle Ravioli and Short Ribs are must-tries. The warm ambiance, attentive staff, and impressive wine selection make it perfect for a memorable night out.

348 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was spot on Anaca (sp?) We sat at a 4 top in front & the lighting was very bright They could put a curtain on the opening to divide space in dining from entrance & dimer switch big globe light The meatball & ravioli apps were super tasty but not hot as they should have been Our 4 meals were hot & Spectacular I never order veal and loved every bite others had salmon pork chop all delicious We will definitely go back

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  2. Michael

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beef and mushroom ravioli delectable. Chicken parm was delicious. We always enjoy a great meal and service. Must try the Italian chopped salad.

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  3. Linds

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service, however,the noise in the dining room made it hard to talk.

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  4. Greg

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food has always been of consistent quality, and reasonably priced. We also enjoy the atmosphere

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  5. Angela

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time! The service was fantastic and the food was exceptional.

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  6. Holly

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice restaurant. Attentive and cheerful staff. But the food was just OK for the pricing.

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  7. Itene

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Filet Mignon!! Staff and servers are super friendly and welcoming.

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  8. Kathy

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    36 reviews

    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is outstanding, the service is outstanding, and the decor is warm and charming. Give yourself extra time to park.

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  9. Jill

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jimmy and his staff are amazing! They are the reason we always come back!

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  10. Randy

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food, service and ambiance. Sat in the Bar area for the first time and it was enjoyable.

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FAQs

Governor's House Wine Bar & Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 291-9463.

Governor's House Wine Bar & Kitchen is rated 4.5 stars by 348 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 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Governor's House Wine Bar & Kitchen

314 Greenup St, Covington, KY 41011-1712

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Covington
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (859) 291-9463
  • Private party facilities
    Private rooms available for rehearsal dinners or birthdays. Customization of menu available.
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