ABOUT US
In the heart of downtown Cincinnati, where business and arts district meet, you'll find us. Crown Republic Gastropub
Crown Republic Gastropub is the place where rustic New American fare meets “made from scratch”cooking with heart. Our team sources from global food and cultural inspirations, brings and approachable, eclectic culinary experience that guests can’t wait to explore. At Crown Republic Gastropub, Chef Anthony Sitek takes pride in creating nearly all of the ingredients in house. Our chef-driven dishes are served with an expert eye so that our guests can concentrate on what matters most: the friends and family they are dining with. Family is exactly our specialty at Crown Republic; our goal is to make everyone who walks in the door, from our staff to our smiling guests, feel at home. Slightly off the beaten path where the business and arts districts of downtown Cincinnati collide, you’ll find that you are able to relax and savor every moment, knowing you are in good hands.
Our Chef & Owner
Anthony Sitek — Originally from New Jersey, this full blooded Italian got his love from cooking from his grandma. A graduate from @jwuprovidence, he finished his culinary degree early so he could take on the city of Chicago and their booming food scene. He has also worked in NYC under Bobby Flay and comes to Cincinnati after opening up a Mediterranean restaurant in Miami. Anthony has spent his time honing his culinary skills so he could finally share them with the city of Cincinnati. He can’t wait for you to join him at the Chef’s table!
Managing Partner
Haley Nutter-Sitek — Managing Partner and ruler of the Front of House. As a Cincinnati native, she knew that CRG would thrive here. Another graduate from the Johnson & Wales Culinary program, she decided she liked to work more hands on with the customers and moved to the front of house. She has worked in Providence, Chicago, and here locally. The past couple years she has been focusing on being a mom and working behind the scenes to get CRG up and running. (Someone has to keep our CRG boys in check!) She is excited to get our doors open and see familiar faces from her younger years
What people are saying:
Really can't speak highly enough of this place. It's become one of our go-tos because you can tell when they say "scratch kitchen gastropub" they really mean it. Wide variety on the menu - one of the few places where I try something different every time and am always very pleased. But it's not just the food. We are always greeted with friendly and attentive service.Josh | May 2023
Visited for my first time tonight with friends. Will definitely add this place into my rotation of "go-to" places to take my foodie friends from out of town. We each tried something different and we all enjoyed our meals. Top notch service...full bar with a variety of cocktails offered. Steve C. | July 2019
Place is amazing. Every ounce of the menu had more creativity and attention to detail than any place I have been. Super affordable across the board for what you get. Amazing service and atmosphere. A must go for a Cincinnati night out!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!Patrick | May 2019
We had reservations for Losanti tonight, but in keeping with the Governor's order, we had to cancel, so we decided to support local and go to Anthony's other restaurant for the DIY Bolognese pasta dinner with the Kale salad. — Let me tell you, this man can cook! I couldn't decide to use a spoon or fork to get all the gravy. I honestly never thought much about Kale salad until tonight, the rough texture of kale stands up well to the thick dressing, which is to die for! It pairs well with the Bolognese. Anthony, thank you for choosing Cincinati to bless with your talents, see you next week. — To quote an amazing woman that I recently met, "This place is Legit" (;Ned A. | March 2020
Really great atmosphere and even better food and service. The waiters and owner are both a joy to deal with. Super accommodating to my vegan lifestyle. I enjoyed both my food and drink! Definitely a new favorite food spot!Lattecia | July 2019
This is one of go to places for my wife and I. We regularly eat year and absolutely love the menu and the quality of the food! Owners Anthony and Haley are gems and we have thoroughly enjoyed seeing them succeed! Justin | June 2019
Best food in the downtown area. Pretty much everything is made from scratch. Great drinks and drinks specials. Service is A+, everyone on the staff is very welcoming and friendly. Very nice atmosphere and bar, the facility is definitely large enough to host big events. Overall, highly, highly recommend. Connor | July 2019
Wonderful is an understatement. This place feels like a hidden gem. The food, drinks, service, and atmosphere was excellent. I wish I would have taken pics because the food and drinks are not only delicious but beautiful. If you haven’t tried this place please do!!! AnonymousAnonymous | April 2023
What can I say? From the moment we walked in everything was amazing!! Our server was very friendly and very knowledgeable of the history of the restaurant and all of the food and her recommendations were spot on. The staff all pitched in to keep drinks full and the manager was very sociable and our first experience with the restaurant was AWESOME! My husband is German and was very very pleased with the pork chop and the red cabbage and the meatballs and garlic knots...mmmuuuaaahh!! Excellent! We shall return with friends!PattiK | April 2023