Rodi Italian

A very nice, clean, and quiet restaurant where meeting friends is a welcome event. Costs are high, it cost the two of us $88 with one drink, splitting a salad and then two chicken dinners which consisted of a flattened fried chicken breast on top of a very small type of side salad. Don't get me wrong the meal was good just costly. We do love the atmosphere and will be back in the summer with the outstanding patio overlooking the river.

We met another couple for dinner tonight. They wanted to try Rodi Italian, so we met them there. The parking is horrible. Either get there early or be prepared to walk. This wasn't the first time my wife and I had eaten at Rodi Italian. My hope was it would be better than my previous experience. Unfortunately, this evening did not change my impression. Starting with the good, the fried calamari appetizer was a good choice. We enjoyed it instead of a salad to start the meal. And the service was excellent. However, it was a frigid night, and I learned you couldn't order hot tea. So I ordered a Maker's Mark to warm me instead. My wife had a riesling. In my humble opinion, the wine was relatively premium priced ($16). But on the positive side, I appreciate that Rodi Italian makes its own pasta and cooks it al dente. Bravissimo! On the flip side, I would say the food was good but not remarkable. It was reasonably priced. My biggest disappointment is that the restaurant is always really loud (high ceilings) and not particularly intimate. That makes it challenging to have a conversation without raising your voice. Tonight was no different. Bottom line? Rodi Italian is a reasonable choice if you live in or around Loveland and want a good Italian meal. I describe it as simply "good" because my maternal heritage is Italian, and I have high standards from growing up in an Italian neighborhood (no, not in Ohio). For perspective, if I had to choose between Rodi Italian or Forno Osteria and Bar in Montgomery, Forno would win every time. But, give Rodi Italian a try. You might like it. Just don't order hot tea.

Rodi was a lovely foray into Loveland dining.We were promptly greeted by the hostess and escorted to our table. They had a lovely outdoor deck for dining but we opted to eat inside.For starters, the hubs and I shared a tasty Caesar salad with the perfect amount of crispy parmesan, and a delicious Margarita pizza. The pizza was cooked perfectly and had a delectable crust that we both devoured. As a main, we ordered the lasagna and garganelli tartufati. The lasagna was honestly one of the top five lasagnas we've had. The truffle garganelli was creamy and tasty, albeit a tad overcooked. For dessert, we opted for the tiramisu which had too much marscapone rendering it inedible. However, they removed it from our bill which we were not expecting, but grateful nonetheless. They made a delicious cappuccino which was the perfect end to a lovely dinner.I would dine here again and recommend Rodi for a date night or family dinner.

I had a fantastic experience at Rodi! It was my first time going in, and I am so glad I did. The ambiance is definitely more classy, and they had the dishes to match it. Our server was with us promptly and was very friendly. For appetizers, the bread and calamari were bost absolutely delicious. We ordered a ton of pasta dishes to share, and my favorite was the mushroom truffle. An honorable mention for the pesto gnocchi, as it was also amazing. Even with the upscale atmosphere, they had TVs so we were able to watch the end of the Bengals game! The tiramisu for dessert was the best part. Overall I highly recommend Rodi, perfect place for when you want a nicer meal in a cute downtown area!

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.

Our food was delicious. Everything we had was just amazing. The food quality matched the cost of the food. Our server was great.The ambience, It's brewery type room. The ambience did not meet the cost of food. It was so loud you couldn't hear from across our table. It's ridiculous. I won't return here we felt like we were sitting in a brewery where it's so loud.

This was a great date night spot, plenty of vegetarian options and tasty drinks! We ordered a salad and 2 pastas and devoured it all between the 2 of us. The roasted beet salad is refreshing and the cacio e pepe and spaghetti al pomodoro pastas were very flavorful. Would have loved a little more pepper on the cacio e pepe. Service was great and loved the ambiance. The patio is beautiful and would be great on a cooler evening.

We have dined here many times and the service and food are always excellent. Mixed drinks are well made and atmosphere is good.The braised short rib and the margarita pizza are two of our favs!

Tucked right around the corner from the main drag in Downtown Loveland. We were excited to try out a new spot in the area we love. Cool restaurant with an open, industrial style. Great bar on the middle of the restaurant with an open kitchen and large visible pizza oven. Service was good but my wife and I were very disappointed in the food. We split the pesto gnocchi and Calabrian pizza. The gnocchi was super mushy and sauce felt like it was out of the jar at Kroger. Pizza was floppy and toppings were basically raw. Very pricey for the quality of food we got.

Saw a review by a guy named Tony P. that compared the lasagna to Stouffer's and I just had to comment. I went to Rodi last night, had the lasagna and absolutely loved it!!! I don't know how much Tony gets out, but when you compare fresh pasta, sauce and meats prepared daily to a frozen tray... I don't know, maybe stay home and stick to TV dinners. (by the way, how many "wives" do you have Tony?)In any case, it was delicious! I had the lasagna, a beet salad and a Peroni and had plenty to take home with me for a Scooby Snack later. I will definitely be back to Rodi as many times as I can! They get all my stars!!