The Most Delectable Italian in Cincinnati

Bouchards

★★★★★ 4.5 (79) • $

"Who would not love this place? For $7, you get to create your own pasta or flatbread, with fresh ingredients ranging from the essentials like tomato to unique additions such as artichoke. I ordered a fettuccine, alfredo-marinara sauce mix with spinach, broccoli, tomato, artichoke, chicken and sausage topped with Asiago cheese. As I looked at my strange request on paper, I wondered if Bouchard would serve the pasta as I requested and then I thought, of course they would! Anything's pastable, after all! When my food arrived, it is by far the best make-your-own pasta I've ever had. Every ingredient was incredibly fresh and cooked perfectly, including the fresh pasta and sauce, which really brought the dish over the top. The sausage was great too, and they are very generous on giving you a fair amount of meat. Why one would eat anywhere else is beyond me, this is THAT good!"

Pepp & Dolores

★★★★★ 4.6 • $$

"I am forever recommending Pepp & Delores to all my friends. The food and service is phenomenal - i absolutely love the cool vibes and, did I mention the house made pastas and sauce? Delicious!"

Pastizza

★★★★★ 4.6 (7)

"If you like NY style pizza, this is the best slice in the area. Maybe even in the whole city.Crust is great with no aftertaste (unlike the place across from Kenwood). Order "well done" if you like it crisp. Sauce has good tang to it. We are a pretty toppings-forward family, but we usually just get cheese here because it's so good. Pro tip: Their online ordering is pretty bootleg. If you want something like "well done" or "double cut", just put in your order on the site and then call them. You'll get someone helpful that can add that request, not a host stand that has to put you on hold.Super nice people there. Support local businesses."

Mamma Disalvos Italian Ristorante

★★★★☆ 3.9 (401) • $$

"Classic Italian pasta. A staple of the Dayton community. Best red sauce in town. Love the family owned restaurant feel."

Craft House Pizza

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (40)

"Craft house pizza is a fern creek neighborhood pizza joint located off bardstown road. In the spot of an old pizza place called hometown pizza. I believe I read a story this week that said the owner took this location and a few off the other hometown Lousiville locations and switched to craft house. In my opinion it was a good switch. My family and I have ordered pickup fromThis establishment twice In the two weeks we've known it existed. Both times we went with a large cheese pizza and a large hot brown pizza. My wife and oldest daughter have sampled the salads and grilled chicken salads. Everything we have had here has been so good. The hot brown pizza may be one of my favorite new pizzas in the city. A pizza take on Kentuckys classic hot brown dish. it has a tasty sauce, good cheese and tasty bacon as well. Very good pie. The big 4 cheese is also very good. All 4 cheeses have a great and distinct flavor and compliment each other well. On our second go around the ricotta was a bit strong for my younger daughters but they still enjoyed it.The workers in both our visits have been great, fast and friendly. We use there online website to order pickup. They appear to have a nice rewards programThat we will Continue to discover as we come here more often. Overall a very good addition to the fern creek area and Lousiville pizza scene. For fern creek it's always been hard for me not to go with bearnos that is essentially next door to this place . Now bearnos has some legit competition for our services. Good thing I love pizza and can give both places my business."

Mama Nita's

★★★★☆ 3.6 (51) • $

"I had a Groupon for $25.00 it only was good for a few weeks and didn't want to loose it so we drove to New Palestine. I read some reviews one said it was next to Subway. Well actually they are both in the same building. Mama Nita's has 7 booth that seat 4 so not much seating. There was a menu board that said all you can eat buffet $5.99 from 11:00 to 4:00.After 4:00 7:49. Kids 2 and under freeKids 10 and under $3.99. Seniors $6.49. Drinks $1.69So I asked if they sold whole pizza he said yes and showed us a menu. Ok there was a lot of stuff on it. A lot of pizza-sandwiches-wings and other stuff. We ordered the buffet and a 12 inch Mediterranean pizza to go. On the buffet a small salad bar with about 12 different toppings bread sticks with cheese sauce and 6 different pizza. The pizza not bad for a pre-made crust. She to top it off you could pick a ice cream treat from the freezer.Ice cream sandwich-bomb pops or popsicles. If ever in New Palestine we would eat here again."

Eatly

★★★★★ 4.5 (11)

"If anyone needs a wonderful place to eat 20 minutes away in Springfield is a Hidden Gem called Eatly. We did Sunday brunch and they had $20 per person brunch. Choice of 5 differ meals with drinks We tried the the double delicious biscuit sandwiches, a black and bleu panini with salad and zucchini fries , and finally the best homemade lasagna salad and garlic bread We all loved the experience and meals. Owner is doing this as a ministry to serve his aging parents and a tribute to his Sicilian heritage. Beautiful ambiance Eatly 601 N Fountsin AveSpringfield Ohio 45504"

Old School NY Pizza

★★★★★ 4.5 (352) • $

"MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE PIZZA PLACE. Pizza is always hot and good. Service is always lovely and the ambiance is very family oriented. MUST TRY"

Carlos Cuisine Family Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.9 (12) • $$

"The place was surprisingly good. It has a very low key frontage but the staff is amazing and food was great. The fact that they focus on ingredient freshness shows, they are proudly supporting local farmers. For a quick lunch or dinner stop by as the menu is quite diverse. They offer a collection ranging from lo main to burritos to pastas."

Milano Italian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (119)

"Food was amazing, and service was so nice and fast even though they were short staffed! Had the pasta Milano and I would definitely go back to have it all over again. Amazing romantic ambiance as well. You can tell from the picture we cleaned every plate"

Piada Italian Street Food

★★★★☆ 4 (29)

"This is a great new location of one of my fast casual go to's, Piada. Its the perfect spot for UC students and all the hospital workers in the area to grab a quick bite. There is plenty of space in the dining room to hang out for a bit as well. I noticed one person doing some work on their laptop. There is a small 15min parking lot around back for the building itself, otherwise its street parking. Piada is often dubbed the Italian Chipotle because they offer customizable items at the counter. There are sandwiches called Piadas, salad, pasta, soup, and dessert. My favorites are Calamari salad, Pasta with veggies and meatballs, the lobster bisque soup, and the cannoli chips. I also like their power bowl. Honestly everything here is good! There is something for everyone. They also have good drinks such as seasonal lemonades that I love. The staff is friendly and prompt. You may order in store or ahead online. Make sure to sign up for their free rewards program!"

Sicilian Pizza & Pasta

★★★★☆ 3.8 (96) • $$

"Sicilian pizza & pasta is a mainly pizzeria with other Italian food options located on fern creek neighborhood of Lousiville just off Bardstown road right before you hit the mount Washington city limits. I originally visited this location years ago when living outside of fern creek. Food was solid but service I was upset about. I now live closer to this location and have used them here and there. We mainly stick with pizzas although my wife and I have gotten the calzone and lasagna before. I will say this. When the food here is good it is great. When it is not is really bad. Thai establishment is the most Jekyll and Hyde location I've ever eaten at. Sometimes it has some of the best pizza we've had in the Lousiville area. Then on our next visit it is plain bad. I can't figure it out. Service is hit and miss. My original trip it was bad. Other times it is decent. I have had a great experience once last winter in 2020 when w big snowfall was expected to come in but not yet hit. All the chain pizzerias in the area had already shut down and it was like 4pm. We called them and told them we was looking for pickup and only wanted a large cheese pizza. They were firing to leave but I think they heard the frustration with other places and said "if you can get here in ten minutes we will hand you your pizza as we are locking up. I got there in 5 and true to there word they was outside waiting and we all beat the snow and made it home. So if I can point out the bad I'll also point out the good. Overall I wish they were more consistent. At there best they truly are great. Easily a top 5 tasting pizza in the city. But for us there are too many bad experiences in between the great for us to be a more frequent customer."

Bell House Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.5 (117) • $$

"Omg...the food..amazing. The Classic Kentucky Hot Brown was delicious. The staff is so nice and friendly. I highly recommend this place.We sat on the front porch and ate it was a beautiful night out."

Rodi Italian

★★★★☆ 4.3 (195)

"Service and food was incredible.The lasagna was great. The appetizers of goat cheese and red sauce so good. The Brie back was great also. Drinks on point. Great wine selection."

Carmelo's Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.6 (67)

"Italian is my favorite food, and so when a new restaurant opened in Covington, we knew we had to try it out. The vibe is very classy and quite nice (but maybe a tad too dim).We ordered the potatoes for an appetizer and the Oxtail Ragu and Mushroom Marsala with a side of focaccia to--as our server said--soak up the remnant sauce from our pasta.The garlic confit crispy potatoes came out a bit later, accompanied by a Calabrian Chili Mayo (I LOVE Calabrian chilis). It was so good. Spicy and creamy, but calabrian chilis add a touch of sweetness and richness that made every bite exquisite.Then the pasta arrived. My wife and I are prone to splitting/sharing our dishes, but we know what we prefer, so I dove into the oxtail ragu and she took the mushroom marsala. And we both really enjoyed them. We swapped to try the other's dish, and...Found that we both liked the other person's dish better. The oxtail ragu was meaty, salty, and hearty, really good stuff. But the mushroom marsala was--and I don't say this lightly--perfectly seasoned. Tons of herbs, a flavorful creamy sauce, and tons of mushrooms. the focaccia strips were also very good.This will likely be our go-to Italian spot in the future. Not the cheapest option out there, but not breaking the bank either. A nice spot for a date night."

Eighteen at the Radisson

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (279) • $$$

"I hate to post this after I've heard so many good things about the brunch.But here is my experience.... First if you have food allergies, just say no. Nuts are located in like two spots and I got sick because of cross contamination. They have a lot of breakfast choices but none of the eggs seem to be whole eggs, just egg mix and lots of carb items.We were seated in a section with no server, so that was disappointing since we had a hard time getting anyone to bring us drinks. Everyone was friendly but the lack of organization was disappointing. Over $40 a person for the brunch, which is what I paid for an all you can eat seafood buffet in Myrtle beach."

Figlio Wood Fired Pizza

★★★★☆ 3.9 (123) • $$

"Cozy restaurant and great food! You can make reservations online which helps a lot with wait time. I made one way in advance for Valentine's Day and it was great! Great staff and drinks."

Salato Deli

★★★★☆ 4.2 (34)

"I visited Salato Deli during lunch on a Friday. It was the fourth day of operation. There's a ton of variety. Meats and cheeses you won't see on any other menu in Springfield are sliced to order. The fresh baked focaccia bread is delicious.The staff knows their products and they're happy to help you choose. It takes a little time, but it's a tiny place making interesting food. Be prepared to wait a bit during the lunch rush until it's dialed in. Otherwise visit during off hours. We had the Italian and the Winter sandwiches. These sandwiches are big. We cut ours in half and if it had occurred to me while I was there I would have asked them to do it. Both were great hot from the infamous oven, but even better after I left it wrapped up in my fridge for a few hours. Springfield, don't create a no face, no friends, fake name Yelp account just to write a one star review trashing a place that you haven't even tried. It's petty and sad and we see right through you.Yummy sandwiches. Local love. Five stars."

Via Vite

★★★★☆ 4 (790) • $$

"It was pretty mid in every way Good thing was the free bread. Was awesome and the food quality itself seemed pretty good. Not great or anything and prices are high"

VV The Italian Experience

★★★★★ 4.6 (108) • $$

"Outstanding lunch at VV! The pastries were so delectable and both is of us enjoyed our lattes. The servers are so friendly and helpful. Ordered the Lucia salad, wonderful presentation and delicious. Highly recommend the paninis to try."

Pasquale's Newport

★★★★☆ 3.5 (62) • $

"Loved my Stromboli. Exactly what I had in mind and have missed for so many years. Fries were kinda blah."

Giovanni's Family Italian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (240) • $$

"First time here and it was awesome. Greeted and seated by Mr. Giovanni himself. Food was exceptionally good. Hubs had shrimp scampi and they did not skimp on the shrimp!! Delish calamari appetizer!My recommendation is the Giovanni special. We will be regular customers for sure. Staff very attentive."

Old School NY Pizza

★★★★☆ 3.7 (55)

"There is a reason that old school is a regular spot for many of us in the neighborhood...Aside from the great food, it's the people that make the business! For example, yesterday while we were getting pelted with snowmageddon 2025 , Old School opened and stayed open and the place was packed...A huge thank you to Chris and Natalie for being open, our regular favorites, Brooke and MacKenzie, thank you both for being there for all of us!!If you haven't been you should and I recommend the Brooklyn pizza, their cheeseburger pizza is awesome, and they make a killer Philly steak and cheese.The sandwiches and salad are also top-notch, you can't go along with any choices that you make!See you there!Cheers!!!"

Tuscany's Italian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (69) • $$

"I hope I will be forgiven for sleeping on Tuscany's, but this was our first time, and we only chose it because it was "different Italian". What a great surprise! Cute little mom-and-pop rustic Italian decor, kind staff and DELiCIOUS classical red sauce Italian. Homemade meatballs and marinara, delicious garlic knots, and light and creamy tiramisu, and plenty of it! The sign out front says Tuscany's Pizzaria, but we never even got to the pizza. We'll try that next!"

Jimmie's Ladder 11

★★★★☆ 4 (425) • $$

"It was our first time and we went to the third sitting of the Mother's Day brunch! The service was fast, the food was excellent and the mimosa was strong lol Definitely going again soon!"

Giovanni's

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (201) • $$

"Most recent three times we have bought dinner at Giovanni's in the past 3 months - the quality has changed.It definitely was not for the better. However, their pizza has become more dry, and it may have been that their sauce might have changed. It sure seems the same amount of sauce is on the pizza as usual is - this is why I stated it seems there was a sauce change. Recently, they started to sell bottles of their own named brand sauce in store - which never occurred under initial ownership. Despite this, I asked if there was a change and have been told 2 times that theres been no changes. Who knows?? Try it out. I'm not trying to ruin their business, just trying to figure out what has changed. It is something. The people are not so helpful and kind.There's a generational loss or sense of pride lost while speaking to employees; iy has changed. In multiple ways They're now closed on Monday & Tuesday.Menu constantly changes, too.I hope they do not close. We love being able to eat close to downtown."

Taglio - Columbia Tusculum

★★★★☆ 3.9 (278) • $$

"Service: good people no complaints. Fast service.Ambiance: think of an upscale sports bar. Food: hot honey & pepperoni Detroit deep dish BEST PIZZA IN CINCY. No doubt. Here is why:DOUGH: The dough is soft & airy inside but crispy & salty crust. Think of a really nice focaccia with a high water content similar to a sour dough. This is the most unique part of the pizza and what makes it stand out above the rest. Although St Francis knows what they are doing too.PEPPERONI: The Pepp is crispy and a little charred so it offers little salty and bitter notes. SAUCE pairs well with the honey and offers a sweeter sauce than a normal pie but it pairs well with the basil & salty Pepp.FRESH BASIL: To top it off it has fresh sweet basil to offer some freshness."

Bourbon House Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.3 (306) • $$

"Best pizza we found in Florence! It was so good we went back three days later. The toppings were well balanced and the sauce was very good. Wish there was a Bourbon House Pizza in my home town!"

The Brooklyn Pizza

★★★★★ 4.6 (70) • $

"Great place located in a neighborhood mixed with businesses and homes. I had baked spaghetti, which I had never had before. It had a layer of baked cheese on top. I ate it all, even though I was full. Their garlic bread sticks are fantastic. They're brushed with butter and baked with garlic salt. I had a mixed green salad, which was one of the freshest salads I've had. Our friends had pizza, and barbecue chicken wings.If you're ever in Seymour, Indiana, this is a great place to visit. If you're cruising i-65, it's worth your time to get off the interstate and treat yourself."

Bearno's Little Sicily

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (28)

"This place gets a hundred stars for service, they delivered outside of their area in order to make a home bound guy's night when they found out that the delivery address was The Apple Patch, which provides services for adults with autism and other disabilities.The delivery driver took the order over the phone and was so nice and personable, he wouldn't really accept my thanks he said it was a slow night and he was very happy to make someone happy. Heartwarming!"

Scotti's Italian Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (220) • $$

"This small place shoots above its weight. The food and service is perfect. No complaints. The vibe is everything. Professional, romantic, quaint, reasonable, intimate, wonderful ... just really perfect. This isn't fancy, but it is so wonderful and unique; it is fantastic. I will be back many times."

West Coast Gourmet Pizza

★★★★☆ 3.6 (44) • $

"Still on our hunt to find the best carry out pizza in Lexington. West Coast may be a decent contender. The flavors are interesting and I really enjoyed the pepperoni. Maybe a little too much cheese or it could be cooked a tad longer - will definitely try again with one of those modifications. A lot of reviews about being overpriced for what you get and I would disagree. I think this is a step above other chains with their mega-discount deals with taste and quality."

Serafini

★★★★☆ 3.5 (163) • $$

"Excellent food and service. Great spot for a date night, business dinner, or special occasion.Jared provided amazing service and recommendations.This place is popular so definitely make a reservation. Dim lighting set the ambiance in the evening. Classy decor. White linen tablecloths. I loved my lasagna! I highly recommend. One of the best I've had.My boyfriend enjoyed his salmon.The Caesar salad was good, but not amazing. The presentation was lovely but the dressing was a bit bland. I had the chocolate ganache cake for dessert. Again, good, but not amazing. Pretty dense.Tasty cocktails too. I had a Drunken Blueberry and an aperol spritz. Again, very good, but I wouldn't say amazing.Overall, a great experience."

Tony's Italian Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (167) • $$

"Lunch was absolutely delicious. Veggie lasagna and meat lasagna. Salads were lovely, the balsamic I loved! We had the peanut butter chocolate mousse pie and it was fantastic!"

Angottis Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.5 (68)

"My lovely and talented bride found Angottis while we were passing through Columbus. We love Italian so both agreed to check them out, especially after all the 5 star reviews. My heart sank when we got to the door and the sign said "Reservations Required". we walked in hoping for the best. Both servers greeted us and said they would check with the Chef as she plans her meals for the evening by how many reservations she has. so if you get turned away but the place has vacant tables, thats why. It's not because you're special. Both servers dressed in flapper dresses (Carla had just made hers the day before), it was a fun ambiance without being cheesy. After the properly portioned Caesar salad with *OMG* freshly toasted seasoned croutons (!!) I had the Lasagne and the lovely and talented had the T.H. Stein cheese ravioli, both excellent. Let me go back to those croutons. Freashly buttered, seasoned and toasted those are the most amazing croutons. You know how frustrating it is to try to stab a crouton into your fork only to have it split into 6 pieces so instead you try to scoop it with lettuce and juggle the crouton all the way to your mouth? These are crispy on the outside with a tender center you can easily get your fork into. Amazing.If you're still reading this just stop and call them for a reservation."