Billing itself as a boutique steakhouse, Losanti has revamped the space near Washington Park that used to be The Anchor-OTR and given the area a meat-centric menu unlike anything in Cincinnatis hottest neighborhood.
This new venture by chef/owner Anthony Sitek who also owns Crown Republic Gastropub downtown fills a niche. The neighborhood seems to be responding with open arms during Losantis first couple of months.
As you would expect, the menu is heavy on meat choices, from steaks to chops, a burger and a chicken entrée. The three types of steak filet, New York strip and ribeye are priced by the ounce, from $3-$3.75 (available sizes actually dont vary much and usually are at least nine ounces).
There are also pasta offerings and sides, like a little gem salad with avocado, candied walnuts, grapefruit, fennel and champagne vinaigrette. And the creamed kale, which stands out as an improvement on most steakhouse creamed spinach sides; the sauce was creamy without being heavy and the baby kale was tender and flavorful. Read a full review here. Losanti, 1401 Race St., Over-the-Rhine, losantiotr.com