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

Governor's House Wine Bar & Kitchen

4.6 (675)
$30 and under
Contemporary Italian
314 Greenup St, Covington, KY 41011-1712

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Governor's House Wine Bar & Kitchen

4.6
$30 and under
Contemporary Italian
Covington

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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
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Reviews

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4.6

4.6
(675)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Great for fine wines

  • Cincinnati

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Governor's House Wine Bar & Kitchen offers a charming dining experience with "delicious food and great ambiance." Patrons praise the attentive service and extensive wine list. Highlights include "outstanding short ribs" and "amazing tiramisu." Outdoor seating is noted as a delightful option, while occasional noise issues are mentioned. Overall, a "special place" worth visiting.
675 Reviews
  1. Maria

    Cincinnati5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The food is so delicious!! From the wagyu ravioli, the short rib, stuffed shells and chicken parm…. So good! However, the service was very bad the night we went. They seemed to be short staffed. We had a reservation for 7:15. We waited in line for roughly 10 minutes to speak with the hostess.. then we weren’t sitting for 45 minutes. The server was completely overwhelmed as well. They need more staff.

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  2. Wendy

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love the food and atmosphere! Wish they had their chocolate bread pudding all the time, it is so awesome (all their flavors are good though).

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  3. Sharon

    Cincinnati3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 22, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a great dinner loved the food!! Would go back for sure .

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  4. Randy

    Cincinnati4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed a nice business meeting for dinner. Staff was very attentive and nice. All food was well prepared and fresh. Looking forward to returning.

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  5. Kevin

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food quality not as good as on prior visits. Lacked flavor and proper temperature. Wine list lacking.

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  6. Rachel Gold

    Cincinnati8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 16, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had to wait 30 minutes after our reservation for our table to be ready but the food and service was great!

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  7. Julie

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit to Governors House was nothing short of spectacular! After spending over a week in the Tuscany region of Italy, we were surprised to find such an amazing experience in our own backyard. Our server, Chris, made us feel right at home. We also loved reminiscing about our adventures in Italy with Jimmy, the GM. We look forward to a return visit in the very near future!

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  8. Katherine

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Its was a great experience. Overall amazing food and ambiance.

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  9. Jaimie

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 14, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful night with great service and food. Highly recommend.

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  10. jennifer Gold

    San Francisco8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was bland. Music was loud and terrible. We meant to have a long dinner but ate fast and left due to the same 6 dance/pop songs being played on repeat.

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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
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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
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FAQs

Yes, Governor's House offers outdoor seating: guests enjoy a delightful front patio (under a large oak with umbrellas) and other uncovered outdoor tables when weather permits.

Thursday nights are a favourite, guests specifically call out the half-price bottled wine on Thursdays and enjoying a relaxed evening on the patio during that promotion.

Yes, Governor's House is frequently recommended for anniversaries and special evenings, with intimate dining rooms, a cozy bar area, and multiple guests praising memorable anniversary dinners and attentive service.

Many guests describe portions as generous and filling, several reviews call servings "extremely generous and filling" or "perfectly portioned, " especially for main dishes like short ribs.

Governor's House is housed in a beautifully restored historic mansion with a warm, cozy bar, intimate dining rooms, exposed brick, and a charming front patio, a setting guests describe as comfortable and full of character.

Thursday nights are a wonderful pick, guests specifically praise the restaurant’s half-price bottled-wine night and enjoying a glass on the patio under the huge oak tree.

Yes, guests report a regular Thursday half-price bottled-wine night, a popular deal many diners plan their visits around.

Yes, Governor's House is welcoming to families; guests have brought a three-week-old baby and describe the hostess as accommodating, and others mention enjoyable mother‑daughter dates.

The braised Short Rib is a standout, guests repeatedly praise the short rib preparations, which also appear on the current dinner menu.

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Governor's House Wine Bar & Kitchen

4.6
$30 and under
Contemporary Italian
Covington

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
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