Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Cincinnati

"My wife and I went for dinner last week. My wice had the lasagna and I had mussels they were both very good and the service was great. We had a..."

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La Rosa's

Wheelchair Accessible

Rusconi Pizza

80/100 (2866 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This evening, I had dinner here for the first time, and the food was fabulous! The Garden Pizza was so delicious ... cheesy and stacked with with..."

Amy Engler Schibi

"Such a lovely hole in the wall pizza join! We are in town for a conference and were treated wonderfully by Stephanie. From the time we walked in..."

Kristin Wynn

"We love the pizza, fried mushrooms,fried pickles. Great quality...I’m a pizza snob. I don’t like cheap..."

Lori Kreymborg-Atkins

"Loved it! Great pizza and atmosphere. The bartender was by herself with a busy bar and tables. She totally rocked it - I don't think she stopped..."

Nichole Furlong

"Had to write a review for my favorite place downtown! Best food, staff, drinks and place to..."

Claire Hatton

"Fun place. Great atmosphere and the pizza was..."

Sara Layton

"Had a blast at Trivia on Tuesday. The pizza is..."

Bill Marx

"Food was amazing and Stephanie was awesome!! She completely took care of us the night and was so sweet the entire..."

Danielle Starr Bekeza

"Awesome Pizza and Zesty Italian Sub! Going to miss it out here on the farm! Love,..."

Jimmy Gibson

"The food here was amazing. We went on a Tuesday in which their special was Tacos. Our server, Tia, was nothing short of amazing, she mixed up some..."

Amanda M.

"I pulled up to door to drop off my friend who uses a walker. I was impressed that someone from the restaurant saw us and came out to make sure my..."

Lisa E Auciello

"When you find a gem like Rusconi, it's hard not to keep going back. The pizza here is nothing short of spectacular, with a perfectly crispy crust, a..."

Alejandro Mejia Trespalacios

"Adam was awesome and was both our bartender and server! Food was great…had the Margherita pizza and my twins had bbq..."

Michelle Carter

"We stopped for pizza and wings. The pizza was good and on a flat bread. The wings were a bit small but had excellent flavor! The staff was..."

Karen Warner

"Pizza was fantastic, music was thumpin, and the people treated u like family. I’ll be back for my bengals next season, for anyone thinking about..."

Jackson Thomas

"Pizza is amazing. Servers are attentive. Music is energetic. Honestly food is amazing, love the place. Seems like after 10pm it is a fun club. Would..."

apollyon7x

"Order a Marietta pizza was great. Service was great music was a little bit on the louder side. Made ordering,hearing my sever tough. Will be..."

mike cc ft gvv

"The food was AMAZING! The staff was AMAZING! The owner communicated so well and ensured we had everything g we needed for the event. They made sure..."

Shay Herself

"We came with our two kids, and a stroller, and they were very accommodating by having us sit outside. Really enjoyed the spot, especially with a..."

Mitchell Hall

"Good pizza and a few good beer choices. Relatively good prices. Great service. Indoor and outdoor dining. Clean and comfortable dining with some..."

Allen Hartzell

"GREAT bbq wings, waffle fries, pizza is good (not crispy if you like that). Bartender, Ashley, Knows what’s up! Fun vibe. We came for a work happy..."

Nathan Rhodes

"I tried this pizza for the first time as a carry out order from a local brewery. I had a large pepperoni and fried pickles. The pizza was delicious!..."

MaryAnne Runkel

"08/19/23 Nice crowd, good music, good atmosphere. Outside patio..."

RLJSR

"I couldn’t resist how good it smelled so I had to eat one slice before I took pictures. Omg ! Their food is lit 🔥. If you are craving for some..."

Kantima

"It's a cool spot. Great location. I wish they would host happy hour specials. Me and my coworker went there. I treated her. I had a crown and coke..."

King Of Spades

"One of the best places to get food after 11 in the city. Smoker friendly with a good vibe. Get those Philly..."

Vernon Keith Mynatt Jr.

Betta's Italian Oven

Wheelchair Accessible

"Delicious!I want to go back and try other menu items.A friend of mine suggested Betta's. I've honestly never heard of it. After agreeing ,..."

LLOYD CHRISSMASS

"My good friend Holly invited me to this quaint, friendly, superb, Italian family restaurant located in Norwood, OH early in the Summer 2016. It was..."

Margie Mortimer

"Best steak hoagie I have ever had. Much like their garlic bread the bread is so nicely done. Crisp, flaky and light. The spicy relish is perfect,..."

Elduder

"UPDATE 20150813: Prices have gone up sharply and although the previous prices are still shown on the menu on their website, they will not honor..."

PollysArepaTruck

"Ate here for the first time today. Very good! Authentic italian dishes, good wine selection, amazing desserts and the youngsters in our group loved..."

Joan S

"Best pizza in Cincy, worst service in Cincy. Pizza is awesome!!!! Service needs..."

Foodcon

"Spicy diablo is terrific. Nice crispy thin crust with spicy sauce. I'm hard pressed to think of a better..."

Rossgtaylor

"Nice neighborhood hole in the wall.. I had driven past Betta's many times and heard the reputation. We happened to be in Norwood. Dropped in and we..."

Phil Amrein

"Pretty good overall. I got the fettucini alfredo with chicken and my son the meat lasagna, which came with a salad as it was the special. My brother..."

BaZa Dave

"Amazing Pizza. We recently hit up Betta's based on their best pizza rating and it definitely lived up to its reputation and rating. If you are..."

EurekaGirl

"Fantastic!. Had dinner on Sat night and had a great time and meal. The salad, pizza and service were fantastic. Had the Councilman Pizza and it was..."

Cappy

"Family owned and run. Simple traditional italian American dishes, with a few more authentic specials sprinkled in from time to..."

Cincy Reviews

"After a little arm twisting by my companion, we stopped at Betta's for dinner. I was not disappointed! We started with the Pepperoni Sticks and for..."

Rita

"Buonissimo!. One of Cincinnati best place for authentic pizza! Excellent service, nice atmosphere, and good prices! Some of the best Tirimisu I have..."

BIG TOM

"Good Wood-Fired Pizza. Betta's has something rare for Cincinnati: Good wood-fired pizza. The menu says the pizzas are 10" but they appear to be about..."

Joe

"Yum!!! This little restaurant is amazing. Great service, phenominal food and cozy atmosphere. The betta's appetizer is some of the best fresh..."

Jesica Overholts

"The husband and I are always on the hunt down for good pizza (don’t even think of saying Larosa’s to me!). Since he got to pick food for our..."

TheRavenousPrincess

"Betta's is a family run restaurant that does wood-fired oven pizzas. Since the pizzas only come in one size (10"), I decided to get three (and a few..."

Cincinnati Pizza

"Clearly not the best pizza in Cincinnati, as Cincinnati Mag had reported. However, Betta's has good wood-fired pizza. The menu says the pizzas are..."

Joe

"Betta's Italian Oven is located at 3764 Montgomery Road in Norwood. When you first step inside, you get the sense that you've been transported to the..."

Cincinnati Bites

"i really don't know shit about norwood other than that my gym is there. since i have not been to the gym in approximately 2 months, i haven't had..."

Liz

"Betta’s Italian Oven used to be the sister restaurant of the Betta’s in Mt. Lookout, which is now closed. The main feature of the restaurant is..."

Julie

"One of my favorite Italian restaurants in Cincinnati. I keep trying different items on the menu and have been overly satisfied with each dish, I..."

Adam Niggebrugge

"It's been a few years since I had visited Betta's Italian Oven. It used to be located in Mt Lookout, much closer to my office. We went there this..."

William Murphy

"Wow! I had the Italian Wedding soup and the pepperoni and spicy sausage with spicy marinara. I’ll be back soon, I loved..."

Lance Olberding

"Amazing Italian sandwiches. I don't know how they make their bread so perfectly crisp and chewy. Love the hot relish, it really compliments the..."

Troy Warnken

"The beef sandwich was delicious and ample. The Greek salad was also bountiful and is in the fridge for tomorrow along with half of the sandwich. Put..."

Stacey Hall

"They were down several staff members, but we're extremely kind and pleasant nonetheless. They knew we had someplace to be (our daughter's theater..."

Ben and Melissa Linser

"I love their food. I've already been here a handful of times. Small Italian neighborhood restaurant.The phyllo chicken is amazing, used to be on..."

Janice P

"Our family took a trip to Cincinnati in 2019 and came about this place by simple word of mouth while walking around. We came in, had an absolutely..."

Tony Troiola

"One of our absolute FAVORITE places to go… for years!! Best wood fire pizza, sauce is delicious, lasagna is amazing and the chicken philo is a one..."

Andrea Kotlarski

"Went with friends on a lazy, rainy Saturday night. It was my first time, but I will definitely be back. Shared a pizza for an appetizer and it was..."

Don Fortner

"This place rocks. Limited seating and usually a wait, but we'll worth the wait. I can't say I've had a bad experience here. Even when this place is..."

Kevin Evans

"I could eat Betta's every day but I try to pace myself. Their pizza is a house favorite in our family. When I pick it up for takeout, I've been known..."

Emily Juengel

"Met a ton of nice and fun people. Good food and a great atmosphere! You should try there antipasti plate if you like olives, peppers, mushrooms and..."

James Saylor

"One of the best kept secrets in Cincinnati. Small, cozy, great food and service! On point! Your Italian mom kind of eatery and..."

Christopher Beard

"Pizza crust is perfection. Crunchy and light. My favorite is Councilman's, but I have never been disappointed with a different choice. Pair it with..."

Christy Pember

"The food here is absolutely divine and the staff is incredibly friendly and attentive. I wish I could give them more stars. It's kind of pricey food..."

Jess Flake

"My wife and I made our first time visit here and ordered a pizza. It was delicious with an excellent crust. The only thing was the sauce was very..."

Jim Rogowski

Werkhaus Pizza

79/100 (1247 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"First time there after reading so many positive reviews about their Chicago style pizza. Got a large pie which was plenty for 4 people. It was..."

Kati Payne

"This place a nice little spot! We had both the deep dish and a regular pizza and they were both great. The sauce is a little too sweet for my taste,..."

Matt Murray

"This place is awesome and has become one of my favorite lunch spots. I haven't had anything I didn't like. The soup is amazing, the garlic dressed..."

Bobbi B

"We wanted an UNO's alternate since it closed and this place was rated well for deep dish so we gave it a shot. Looks like a local favorite as it was..."

All Experiences

"Really enjoyed the Chicago style pizza. It was pretty authentic and the sauce was terrific. We also split a Caesar salad and loved the dressing. I..."

Joshua Hartman

"Small town Italian dining at its best. Walking into this place is like walking into your Italian friends dining room. Warm, cozy and charming. ..."

Candy Shannon

"Fantastic pizza with so much cheese it was perfect! Great environment and ambiance. Our wait was a little long but that’s ok…. We were not in..."

Cassandra C

"This was our first time trying Werkhaus Pizza and we were right outside of the delivery area which was disappointing but decided to just go it...."

Christopher Wallpe

"Everything about our experience was great and can't wait to go..."

Johnnie Ball

"They have some really amazing pizza. We had the Chicago stuffed pizza and chicken fettuccine Alfredo. The food was great. The service was prompt...."

andrew balliet

"Everything was so good. Fresh and homemade....we are stuffed and couldn't eat half of the stuffed pizza. It's an old house converted into a..."

Shannon Manger

"Some of the best stuffed pizza in the city. And random flavors such as the dill Pickle pizza hit the spot for my girlfriend. Closed at 10pm, ordered..."

travis leonard

"Our first visit to Werkhaus. Terrific Chicago style pizza! We also enjoyed the antipasto salad (warm bacon on salad - yum!) with Italian dressing...."

Bill Pearce

"Great pizza and atmosphere. The desserts looked good, too. Wish I had saved room to try..."

Dan Neumeister

"We had the nicest dinner! Our waitress was a huge music fan and I truly enjoyed hearing her concert stories. The food was excellent as..."

Dori Granger

"One of the few places in Cinci to get Chicago style pizza. So good. Also tried their PB&J pizza - what - what a great..."

Greg Geckle

"We ordered a large werks pizza, which is basically a supreme and added xtra-cheese. They quoted 25 min and about 25 bucks. It was hot and ready when..."

Jai Stennett

Larosa's Pizza Springdale - Princeton

Wheelchair Accessible

"This location is great. The service is quick and my glass was refilled fairly often. The food was prompt and correct. They have a great dinner deal..."

Food Traveler

"Awesome. I go here every time I"m in..."

Neilmcfarland

"We came to the Cincinnati area to celebrate my son’s 17th birthday. We were looking for a dine-in place close to our hotel. We completely lucked..."

Christy Brown

"Pizza was great Calzones are literally the greatest!! Definitely will be back, service was very friendly, got drinks right away, and don't take long..."

Lusia Guerrero

"My son is home from college for spring break, so the family decided to go to a local favorite. It’s been three months since he has had it, so we..."

Carla Clark

"Wanted pizza for dinner, but didn't want the same old pizza that we have at home. So we saw this place and gave it a try, the young man behind the..."

Kayak Angel

"The employees were friendly and kind. The waiting area had a small bench to wait on the pickup order. The food came out..."

Andrew Jones

"Loved the whole experience. Pizza: Pizza crust thickness was perfect-neither too thin nor too thick. Crust was perfectly baked as can be seen from..."

Sagar Hajela

"I love Larosas. The pizza is amazing. I hit at lunchtime and it was crowded and kind of slow service. I expected it since it was around..."

myra ardo

"First time having this pizza Was very good I enjoyed it very..."

Lisa Hall

"Had lunch at LaRosa's Pizza today, Thursday (1/19/23) with a party of eight. Our waitress was Jackie and she was the best. She was very attentive..."

Jeff “Jaysee” C2

"Ok wow guys great job seriously my day started out bad but your cook in the back who made my pizza made my day 10x better. I'm smiling ear to ear...."

Catfish Ol

"This place is absolutely amazing. I have been there 4 days in a row because I'm doing a job in the neighborhood and it was so good the 1st time I..."

Ryan Royalty

"LaRosa's is a Cincinnati staple. Worth a try if you've never been. The pizza sauce is known for its flavor. You can get pizza, sandwiches, and other..."

Jeff Ratliff

"The food was cooked and prepared to my complete satisfaction and it was very tasty. The waitress was polite, prompt and attentive. Thank you Moesha..."

jim farmer

"Just for starters, you better keep Ann M, she has been one of the best servers we've had anywhere. We love LaRosa's, we were down from up north, and..."

Lisa Michael

"I don't know if locals need to be told larosas is great food but maybe they usually order for delivery. Try this place for a sit down Italian meal...."

Ttom McCoy

"OMG. Stayed in a nice hotel and ordered Larosas for my daughter's bornday. She loves Larosas and so do her brothers'. Never ordered from this..."

D.Y. H.W.

"I have ordered 3x from here recently and I love the pizza, sauce, meatballs, and service. Pizza is great fresh and re heated. The dinner salad..."

Aja Tverbut

"Some days are better than others. Some days I have had to repeat something over and over. I think that comes with the territory especially if I..."

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Trotta's Pizza & Drive Thru

"I haven’t had Trottas since in high school and working at Drug Emporium! Moved back to the Westside a few years ago, and finally ordered a large..."

Derek Weimer

"Drive-thru convenience is nice. The pizza itself is pretty average. Crust is nothing special but the sauce has decent flavor. I do give 4 stars..."

Daniel Grace

"My new favorite pizza on the west side! Their cheesy bread is amazing! And the pizza sauce is exactly how I like it!..."

Mary Jo Botos

"Their pizza is amazing, rather by the slice through the drive thru or ordering a whole one. Service is always..."

Jenny Wheeler

"They allow ordering from their website now! Pizza is always a great choice. I recommend the Meat Toppers..."

Bob Schwab

"One of the best pizzas in Cincinnati! Thick, garlicy Scillian style crust. Slightly spicy sauce. Great toppings. No need to order extra cheese...."

Jared McKinney

"Came from California had to try it and I was surprised how really good the pizza was, wish we had one in my..."

Jesus Gil

"Smack your momma good type pizza..."

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"Best pizza ever! Worth a 45 min..."

Faith

"Quick, easy, and tastes as good as I remember in high..."

Tricia Gauslin

"Always a great place for a..."

Danny Medley

"Great pizza. Worth the 20 min drive to get..."

DuffHol e

"Great pizza and..."

Paul Wenzel

"Best pizza..."

Mark Hill

Larosa's Pizza Anderson

"Gluten Free Pizza is here!. LaRosa's now has gluten free pizza and it tastes just as great as their original pizza! It's only at 8 locations..."

Stefanie J

"Nirvana. This place will make a pizza lover out of you! Provalone cheese and simply the greatest traditional crust ever rolled...nuff..."

Skully

"Great Pizza!. Great pizza. Lots of toppings you can pick. I always have a tough time picking since there are so many. Calzones look great, but have..."

Scott

"Even after the pandemic shutdown- they still offer to bring your order to your car... A welcome feature in inclement weather! Friendly, prompt, and..."

Jeremy Boggess

"Pizza sauce is very sweet with very little seasoning, if that is your thing. Kids seem to like it. Kid-friendly atmosphere. But I don't understand..."

Tyler Scanlon

"We came all the way from Florida and it eas one of the places we had to stop and eat, never disappointed with the..."

Arnold Robinson

"Always great! The staff is amazing and the orders are always perfect. We love the Anderson..."

Hali Turner

"I always love going here the employees are always nice, even if they had a hard day or dealt with rude customers. They always try to go above and..."

Samantha Roars

"My two daughters and I stopped in for dinner this past weekend and we had such a great time! Restaurant was clean and comfortable. Food was great,..."

Sara Helm

"Very clean establishment very friendly staff and good hot food.. I strongly encourage you to try them out. I'm always..."

Adam Klei

"A co worker asked me to pick up pizza and in the past I haven't have the best experience with LaRosa's but I had an amazing one the other day. Girl..."

Ariel Auel

"Great service, I just can't figure out the inability to get 3 meatballs when the menu has "spaghetti and 3 meatballs" as the listed item. Has..."

Tom Thornton

"Our French onion soup and Royal Hoagies were very..."

Janet Chaney

"It was OK. I think maybe they were just having an off..."

OND 13

"Very pleasant, helpful people on the phone. I had a certificate my grandson got for being a straight A student. I placed the order, and when we..."

MARIA RICH

Larosa's Pizza Bridgetown

"You get plenty of food for your money! I ordered spaghetti with meatballs dinner. It came with 2 bread sticks, and a salad. I had enough spaghetti..."

Doug Cutter

"Montgomery Inn chicken rondos are so good. Cheese, chicken and bbq sauce you can’t go wrong. I would order again. Give it a..."

Shirley Walden

"My mom and dad would go on dates here back in the early 70's, so I expected a hole in the wall when I went, but the inside was super clean and nice...."

Bethany

"LOVE LaRosa’s!!! I love so many things on the menu and I am SO grateful for home delivery when I’m too exhausted to cook, or to drive. THANK..."

Shirley Madison

"I walked in and it was very clean in the restaurant!!! I was surprised not saying that they are dirty but it was so clean in there looks like I could..."

Alana Lester

"This is my go to location love the girl that works the window very nice pizza is always..."

Bobbie Brown

"Always enjoy going to LaRosa's. The Just Right Combo's are the best choice if you can't handle a whole hoagie or other entree. Salad is always..."

Mary Beth Mabe

"Normally everything is fine, last few times though the pizza has been..."

Michael caplinger

"They don't have a eat in area takeout..."

Alvin Langston

"Order# 304 last night. Jodi. A. Large cheese pizza well done 5th or 6th time we have ordered from this location under hers or my name but everytime..."

Joshua R.

"I always like last Rosa's . This place is usually busy though and parking can be challenging at times. They do have a lot but gets packed fast. So,..."

Carmine S

"Everything i have eaten here is good. I don't think i have had a bad meal..."

Mike Bechtel

""Fantastic"- The Chicken and Bacon on traditional crust was very tasty with the white sauce I instead of the traditional tomato sauce. I will get..."

Marian Swafford

"The food was all really great. Our server was a little forgetful but I won't deduct for it. If you are getting pizza, I highly recommend getting..."

Ray Huber

Scotti's Italian Restaurant

77/100 (1078 ratings)

"5 stars all around. As an East Coast transplant who grew up in an Italian family, this brought me back years. This is the best Italian food I have..."

Francis Xavier

"What a piece of history this establishment is to Cincinnati. Walk back in time. Meet wait staff that have been there for five generations. Pasta as..."

Bryan Meade

"Best Italian food I've ever had!!! Get a reservation for a table in the back. Sitting by the front door can get s little..."

Eric Woltz

"This unique Italian restaurant has impeccable quality. The food is authentic and you get Minestrone Soup and a salad with any order. It is a fun..."

Katie Steckly

"We visited last night for our 1st wedding anniversary, I’ve been wanting to try Scotti’s for months but haven’t been able to yet. It did not..."

Sumer Bryant

"An exquisite throwback to fine Italian dining from the old country. The most amazing garlic bread and meatballs ever started things off right. There..."

Steve Seibert

"A true hidden GEM. Very hard to find a true authentic Italian family owned small business. This one has been in business for a long long time and for..."

ADAM COPPER

"Have eaten here two days in a row. The lasagna was so affordable, and sounded amazing. What I received was almost 3x the amount of food I expected...."

Alec Thomas

"Fantastic! One of the best Italian meals we've had. The food and atmosphere were very authentic. I can't wait to go..."

Clint Kiser

"As always, Scotti's is amazing! My boyfriend and I went there for our Valentine's day dinner. We had such a good time and it was sooo delicious 😋..."

Kelsey Storage

Larosa's Pizza Boudinot

77/100 (2329 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We love LaRosa’s! Even though it was after 9pm on a Sunday we were greeted with smiles, the service was great, food was delish and we were never..."

Luann Ulrich

"This place is incomparable, cannot be excelled, is on its own plane, and is totally at loss for complete explanation !! The memories and experiences..."

Michael Murphdogg

"Had a great time with relatives we don't get to spend a lot of time with. It was great seeing you..."

Susan Nolte Patton

"I usually do not go for LaRosas pizza , maybe I'm old, maybe I had to much, change of sauce .. but....... this particular location may have changed..."

Pablo Vagnor

"I came here with two of my younger brothers. We shared laughs & memories of times past while driving around town. La Rosa's was open on a late night,..."

Bryon Gibson

"I live out-of-state, but was here for a grade school get-together. Sure felt like coming home. The atmosphere, food and service was..."

Donna Blum Fahey

"Love the new remodel! Food was fantastic. Waitress had no personality and was very slow. She never checked back with us and if we wanted something we..."

John Weil

"Went for dinner, was a known restaurant by my companion. Wait staff was excellent, attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. Food was delicious and..."

Barbara Daiker

"The flagship restaurant for this Cincinnati staple - always good food and great service. The lunch special is a great bargain - specifically the Jo..."

Ryan Smith

"Sheena was our server. The hogey and calzone combos with the Jojo salads were the best I've ever had at any La Rosa's. Sheena was Sincere and..."

Rocky “Rocky” Barr

"Pretty good. It's LaRosa's 😊 nothing fancy. But always consistent. Our waiter was pleasant enough and didn't bother us half mouth full. Always a..."

Aaron Bowman

"Best larosas in Cincinnati! Best pizza, bread sticks with cheese and wings! Love that they have Montgomery Inn sauce and graeters ice cream! Best of..."

Sara

"Haven't been in years but the remodel looks nice. Food is always delicious. This location can accommodate a larger group easily. Service was a..."

Amber Adams

"There were 20 of us who chose LaRosa's on Boudinot to go to after my brother in law's funeral at Spring Grove Funeral Home. It was a general location..."

Sonya VonLuehrte

"New remodel of an original signature LaRosa location. While nice & food as expected. Great service btw. Bright n airy, fresh look. It does lack any..."

Robert

"I have been associated with LaRosas since I was born. My grandmother worked at the deli since it was opened up, I worked there for 10 years and I met..."

Jeffrey Witwer

"Family salad is elegantly served. Not much to say for the bar since the remodel except that they are gradually adding liquor brands but no mixed..."

Emilia Read

"LaRosa's is always near the top of my list on visits to Cincinnati, and not just for the nostalgia of having grown up on it. They keep the menu fresh..."

Holly Henry

Mio's Pizzeria

77/100 (1482 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Been going there for years always good food. Will always be going..."

Alexander Cecil

"Stopped in for dinner before the Sam Hunt concert. My granddaughters first concert. We had a good time drawing on the paper and playing the trivia..."

Sondra Smith Cannon

"My favorite place for lunch or dinner and I've been to 46 states.....and by far this is my..."

Terry Malone

"This has to be the best Mio's location in Greater Cincinnati. We'll be back, Lord..."

Robert Scott

"I do not like their customer service, and will not support this location and will be as vocal as I can about it. I will refer everyone I know to..."

Janet Seavey Grossman

"I ordered the spaghetti pie pizza 6inch and my fiance ordered cuban hoagie and both were so full of flavor and so filling we also had fries on the..."

Kayla Rumbaugh

"It's the best mios alive. And the one blonde girl is a star. She is why I'm sure many come back. I own a business and hope someday for a worker like..."

Ben Reynolds

"The steak hoagies are always exceptionally good and I love the dine in experience. The peanut butter pie is amazing and I always have to order it. I..."

Kate

"Absolutely love the Mios in Mt Washington. Can always count on great food and friendly service. They are a family..."

Mary Kay Frey

"Had lunch here with an old college friend. It was my first time here and Mio's did not disappoint. The food was delicious, serving size for lunch..."

Mike Stoehr

"Food is to die for ! Highly recommend this local pizza joint, very very good food, friendly staff , cute restaurant , go support..."

Sam Clark

"We love the pizza here! Also it helps that it's not too far..."

UnohooClan UnohooClan

"Great little place. Very family-oriented...lotsa kids tonight, fundraiser for local elementary school. Kitchen sent my order to a carryout customer,..."

Dad Hunt101

"Loved this family friendly pizzeria, a great Sunday night dinner..."

Claire Kiesel

"Pizza Blanco was excellent! Salads are big and easily..."

Lynne Morris

"You've gotta try the Windy City pizza. Amazing! Great wait..."

Daniel Read

"Not enough seats, really. Also everything is covered in cheese. I don't know if that's like their thing but expect a lot of cheese. I got spaghetti..."

Vivienne Staton

"The pizza was great. The sauce was savory and the dough was..."

Jennifer Condo

Olio Italian

"Tried this beautiful new trendy restaurant and we were pleased with the delicious food and dazzled with the beautiful greenery and decorations. Our..."

Laurie Arshonsky

"The food is top notch and the cocktails are other worldly. I had the burger and definitely would recommend to anyone. Also feel free to stray off the..."

nick schornak

"Our experience here was fantastic. The staff was very attentive and the food was delicious! We ordered the cob salad and the chicken was so tender..."

Samantha Cronin

"Fabulous meal and service! The handmade pastas were amazing. The 100 layer lasagna was mind blowing. We tried a bit of many things and every..."

Cyndi Wineinger

"My first time was great went for my cousin birthday dinner and I didn't know Excatly what I wanted so I end up getting the Caesar salad our server..."

Kabrina

"Had the Angry King Crab and it was great! Very well seasoned. Also tried the house white great notes. Finished off with the Lemon Gelato Pie,..."

Gwendolyn Bonner

"We were promptly greeted by the host and enjoyed a wonderful meal of burrata cheese with carmelized scallions along with mascarpone and spinach..."

Phillip Pierce

"The food was fabulous. We shared a few items on the menu. We also thought the prices on the menu were reasonable. However, the cocktails had a very..."

John Calvin

"Had the beef carpaccio it was Amazing. The person who wrote that the 100 layer lasagna was not good is nuts! I have been here twice and I broke my..."

Jeremy Sand

"Great Italian dishes. Went with 3 others and ended up sharing with one another to try as much as we could, each of us thoroughly enjoyed all the..."

Adam Smith

"Delicious food!! The wine was great. Our service was top notch too! A little bit hidden but worth going..."

J A

"This place offers first-rate service as well as yummy meals. One of the best place in the area. The meals arrived quick and the prices were..."

Patrick Jennings

"Underrated. Becoming a go to place for us. Excellent bar and wine selection. Service is friendly. Deff a worthy option in Kenwood Montgomery..."

Michael Folan

"Great good. Great service and nice handcrafted..."

Stephen Zapfe

Larosa's Pizza Wyoming

Wheelchair Accessible

Siobhan Rutherford

"We had the bbq chicken pizza and it was AMAZING!! The restaurant is super clean and adorable and our server was very..."

Kati Green

"Late lunch so we may have missed the big lunch crowd, so we were able to walk in, sit down and order. The calazone was good and..."

JohnC Johnson

"Excellent pizza at a reasonable price. Spicy barbecue on thin crust is a lot bigger than expected. A small 4 cut is perfect for one..."

M J

"Every time my girlfriend and I go here the food is..."

Derek Hacker

"It is one of the best and most consistent of all of the locations I've been to in Cincinnati. When you want that true LaRosa's taste, you'll get it..."

Katrina Mitchell-Israel

"Been going here for years, always a pleasant..."

Gail Harper

"90% of the time Larosa's food is..."

David Routt

"The lady was very nice. They really need to offer more for vegetarians or sub. Also maybe ask if you would like meet cooked under the cheese or on..."

Megan Hutchinson

"Good place for families. Good place for an affordable lunch. As LaRosas go, this location isn't the best - stiff dining room and pizza not quite as..."

MJRC

"I love the spaghetti, lasagna, garlic bread, salads. I would rather go elsewhere for pizza because I want a thin & crispy crust and LaRosas..."

Mary Wolowicz

"We had great service and the food came out quickly. We had a large party and we were more than happy with our..."

Zach Kreinbring

"Took our 2 grandkids (1 and 2 years old) for dinner. Like every place they were short staffed but employees did an excellent job of serving us. The..."

Rick Harmon

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

76/100 (3549 ratings)

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Lunch

Mid-range

"We had a large group of 10 people and we were very happy with our whole experience! Our server Andrew took really good care of..."

Angel Fyre

"I've eaten multiple times at this Olive Garden location. Always consistent. The service is excellent. Great location in Oakley square. Clean and..."

Sterling

"Food was amazing. Honestly a great deal for as much food as you get. We were so full from the endless soup/salad that we got to take our pastas home!..."

Chloé Hill

"The server Cliff was just outstanding. The atmosphere was just the right one we expected. The food, ambience was quite good. However Cliff made our..."

Saikat Das

"My daughter and I went for a "Girls Day of Dinner"💕 and had a blast, the food was great and our server was the BOMB!...I normally get the same..."

Karen McCracken

"Went for lunch at the Oakley location, very friendly staff and very good food. We were seated quickly and had a great server. I also saw him..."

Michelle Fortune

"Asa = A+! He was an amazingly attentive server, charming, and super high energy. I left happier than I arrived, and that says something to the..."

Clare Zlatic Blankemeyer

"My boyfriend and I came to this location after church and it was wonderful! Our server, Kyle was super nice and we could tell that he really enjoyed..."

Julie Berndt

"Asa is a super friendly server. Lunch was very good. Lasagna & Chicken Marsala - enough food for two meals each...."

Kati Payne

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at the Olive Garden in Oakley, Cincinnati, Ohio, and I must say, it was a delightful experience. From the..."

James Hamlin

"Everything I ordered was good and hot. We had to wait awhile but our server was tentative. I highly recommend eating here. I unfortunately was taken..."

Carmiyah B. (Miyah)

"Went there with some buddies for the $13.99 unlimited pasta and soup/bread deal for a birthday celebration. We got the fried Calamari appetizer..."

B B

"Don't come often but when I do, never disappointed. Our server Cov was very attentive as well as the manager Shilo when we first got sat. We were..."

Danielle Fraley

"Our daughter chooses Olive Garden for her b-day dinner every yr. She LOVES it and so do..."

Roberta Wehrley

"This location has definitely improved since covid. We live close and have been a few times and it's always a good time. Servers are good, no..."

Cody Webb

"Our server was awesome. He had a smile and didn't miss a beat. Well earned..."

Melanie Woods

"Laura O is an awesome server. She was knowledgeable of children and made our visit better by forgetting the correct things like drink refills and..."

Susan Guryanova

Larosa's Pizza Seven Hills

"Taste buds love LaRosas. I move from Cincinnati but every time I come home I have to have "La La's"! Keep up the good work. Fresh salads and great..."

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"When I came through the drive thru the lady was real nice and she even greeted my dog in my car I got quick service and my pizza was done before the..."

Life as Alona

"Personally like their Calzones, and truly miss their old location. but its a good place for Pizza if you're craving..."

Chaotic Laughing

"Typically good quality LaRosa's food from this location...."

Brent Taylor

"Good food, great service. I would just appreciate if they put the order details on the box because my husband and I placed the same order but..."

Dede

"Love the drive through option. Right around the corner from my house, it saves on delivery fee and driver tip so basically I save $10 every time I..."

Bryan Neal

"We have always go e to this store since we moved to Cincinnati. We have never had any issues with the orders or..."

A Leno

"Eat here a few times a month. Typically no issues, my food is almost always ready after the 15 minutes I place it online (granted I always allow a..."

V S

"The ordering system is not very efficient. I spent more time signing up to be able to place the order than it probably took to make the pizza...."

Samantha Baar

"Usually I have no gripes about my local Larosa’s here in 7 Hills. However, tonight is one of those weekends which I usually overlook it being a..."

Timothy Myers

Bravo! Cucina Italiana

75/100 (2276 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I love Cincinnati Restaurant week. It’s always a great reason to go out for a nice dinner on a weeknight! I let my Mom pick this year, and she..."

What Bri's Cooking

"Above-average Italian food chain with a great outdoor seating area plus a cool interior. I have enjoyed everything I've eaten. It's far far far..."

Paige Patrick

"Enjoyed meal. Food and service..."

Leftwisy

"Mother's Day lunch. Fish was excellent, bread was amazing. Service was very good. i would eat here again in a..."

Donmays101

"I went with the Brussels Sprout & Almond Salad at the recommendation of our server. The mixed greens with shaved Brussels sprouts, candied almonds..."

Entertaining Views From Cincinnati

"When they opened they invited a bunch of the Cincinnati bloggers out to try them out - so I grabbed a friend and headed out!...First up - toasted..."

Foodhussy

"Great place to go for dinner! The ambience is really good and service is awesome. We order Crispy ravioli, Prosciutto & Burrata Pizza and the Pasta..."

Akashdeep Bhat

"One of the best places to have Italian food in Cincinnati. Ambience is beautiful and the staff is friendly and helpful. They serve bread and garlic..."

Akshay Bhat

"Bravo never disappoints! It's officially my favorite Italian restaurant! I cannot stress this enough, you must try this place. Cute hosts are a perk..."

Anmol Walimbe

"Delicious pizza for a really reasonable price given the quality of the restaurant. Fresh bread with dipping oil was a nice surprise add-on with my..."

Bruce Snow

"Great service and environment, food was good but not too surprising. If you have a friend who is vegetarian, a good place to come, seems the..."

Julia Liang

"We had taken a few teens with special needs including verbal impairments. The staff was very attentive, respectful and patient. We came for Happy..."

Lisa Wilkerson

"Good service, good food, and a solid list of wines. Chopped salad and the Italian wedding soup are great to start with, and then both pasta and pizza..."

Eleodor Sotropa

"Great food, ambience and service! It's my most favorite restaurant in Cincinnati! Pretty reasonable for the experience, great vibes and pretty much..."

Gulnaaz Afzal

"Great ambiance. Service and food were both..."

Tyler Jones

"One of the best Italian restaurants! Food was..."

Tarak

"Great Italian place. Food took forever but it was worth the..."

Roman A

"Food is amazing.. ambience is just right to the..."

Anzar Ahsan

"As always, this restaurant never disappoints. Great ambiance. Great food. Great..."

Chaun Matayen

"Had the eggplant. It was great. Didn't think spaghetti could impress me, but theirs did. Bread was excellent as well. Nice ambiance. Server was..."

K Hanke

"The layout and atmosphere of the restaurant was super cute and welcoming as well as our server, Kirk. He was very kind and made sure that we always..."

Meghan Hathaway

"We had Easter Brunch here and boy was the food good. The omlets are huge and just all around wonderful. I especially like the price, everything is..."

Arthur Hurlburt

"Friendly attentive staff for our group of 10 people. Orders were spot on! Food was hot and delicious! The restaurant was busy but not loud, so we..."

Brian O'Connell

Campanello's Italian Restaurant

"Visited for the first time on a snowy Mon. nite. Only one other couple, obviously regulars in the place. The place is very small, seats about 50,..."

Julie Sanders

"This is one of our favorite places to eat. The food is all homemade and simply delicious! The Lasagna and Spaghetti with meatballs are especially..."

Cathie Cooper Hamann

"Pretty good Italian food. Stopped in on a busy Saturday night with a group of 12. Some of us are admittedly picky eaters, and the frustration showed..."

Pete

"Great food!. I was a little apprehensive about trying this place, especially after reading the negative reviews, but I am glad we went. If you are..."

Dr. M. Teresa

"The lasagna was wonderful & the bread is baked fresh in their kitchen. Great lunch..."

Stephanie McClain Boyd

"Much easier on the wallet.. Campenello's is a great alternative if you find yourself downtown in search of authentic Italian. I must still give the..."

Closet Gourmet

"I'm a fan. It's very old school but I love it. The lasagna is my favorite...it's what I get every time. The staff is great as..."

Foodhussy

"I love. I tried Campanello's for the first time and loved it. From the fresh baked bread to the lasagna and even the homemade tiramisu.....everything..."

Sophia

"This is officially the very first restaurant I ever ate at in Cincinnati. I flew in one afternoon to meet with my new boss about my impending move to..."

Foodhussy

"Nice selection of Italian food, including spumoni. Good tasting and inexpensive lunch portions. I had the lasagna and it was good. The restaurant..."

J D

"We very much enjoyed our visit to Campanello's. The prices are very reasonable. I had the Chicken Masala, it was delicious. The team of Dustin and..."

Steve Neitzel

"Oh my, this was our first time there, but totally NOT the last. The atmosphere was lovely, the service impeccable, the staff friend and warm, and the..."

Samantha “Sami” Shanti

"My buddy and I drove an hour from Lexington just to have dinner here. The husband and wife that own the restaurant treated us like family. I had the..."

RC Hazzard

"The food is authentic and delicious!!! The atmosphere is not fancy but the friendliness of the owner, chef, and wait staff make up for the old decor...."

Pamela Mahdavi

"Do not let the appearance fool you. The food was fantastic. Went here with my father for lunch, we loved it. We got a little history about the place..."

Kevin Sanchez

"Absolutely love it here!😃🍝🍝🍝 Great food, amazing staff and a real down home..."

Flint Herold

"My Fiance and I went there after the car show looking for a great meal. The smells coming from the restaurant enticed us to enter. Looking in the..."

Justin McElwee

"This is the epitome of the family run Italian restaurants that I remember in New York. Right down to the iceberg lettuce house salads and baskets of..."

Joseph Harry Ariola

"This is a place for people who like hole-in-the-wall mom and pop shops. This is definitely mom and pop. It's family owned and you can tell they've..."

Dentar Inc

"My husband lived in Germany when in the Army and loves German food. However living in ND we don't have authentic German resturants. This place was..."

Carolyn Watson

Piada

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Cheap Eats

"This place rocks for great quick food. Ruben is always smiling and so nice. Jamie and Ben do a great job in catering and food prep. Thank you and..."

Jeff Seeley

"This was our first experience. My best friend Lisa and I came here before going to Awaited. The staff was incredibly helpful with determining what..."

Alysun Ogilby

"Ruben is great! Excellent customer service! He found out it was my birthday and gave us cannolis! What a treat! Thank you Ruben for making my day! We..."

Jacque Kelly

"My family is always happy when I bring Piada home for dinner; Today was no exception and my daughter was beyond thrilled with the chef's favorite..."

Susan Best

"Oh my, this is one of my new favorite places to eat! If you love Chipolte as much as I do, and love Italian street food, this place is a bit of..."

Samantha Sunshine Shanti

"Piada - you are one of my favorite places - but have recently become gluten intolerant and disappointed you don't offer gluten free pasta. I would..."

Mike Crandall

"Great food, and exceptionally friendly..."

Rob Simpson

"The service is fast and friendly. The food is good as..."

Monica Oliver

"Food was delicious. Service was fast and friendly. I will be back for..."

Chris Noth Jr.

"Rocking Ruben made my day! This team goes above and beyond to ensure the total Piada experience!! Thank you! My son and I will be..."

Tia Wilson

"The service and the food are always good. I haven't taken anyone there yet, that hasn't liked it or has not gone..."

Dee Eubanks

"Just left the restaurant. Restaurant was clean, workers were friendly except the one who was starting the order. Food quality has dropped..."

Victory

"I really like Piada, and the staff here have always been pretty friendly. It's also a good location with both indoor and plenty of patio seating off..."

Michael Hayworth

"Service was pleasant and prompt. The line moves pretty quickly so you can get in and out in no time. Store was clean, good atmosphere, employees were..."

Beth Clifton

"Peach tea was great. Staff very friendly. Only complaint would be there is like 6 staff members working and no none could come out and clean up the..."

Nina Berger

"Great service, good food. Usually the line is short or non-existent. However I recommend eating outside or getting takeout, as they are constantly..."

Hayden Schiff

"Love this place! I've only had one less than stellar experience and Katlyn and Hannah went above and beyond to resolve the issue. I typically order..."

Sarah Brown

"Pasta was very tasty. The garlic appetizer was very salty. Its pretty basic. Just way too much seasoning. Price is good for how much food you..."

Komal P

"I’ve been to quite a few of the location, and they’re all fine. But there’s something about this location that keeps me coming back to it...."

Julie Lipps

"Very nice service! The BLT wrap was a little too salty and the mango drink was a bit spicy but Those are the only menu items I've..."

Isaac Niedermier

"Love this location ,when I come it's always a friendly atmosphere chefstravor or james knows, my hot chicken Fire hot chicken is what I hear when I..."

Fourkidsandme The Five Family

"One of my favorite restaurants. Such great selection. I always get a calamari piada (wrap) and lobster bisque. A lot of healthy, unique items to add..."

Adon Polatka

"I ordered an online order for 12 people the morning of a meeting and they came through superbly. The food was fresh and everything was exactly how we..."

Lee Witte

"Ordered over $400 in catering for our Team work event. The food was delivered on time and was more than what we expected, everyone was beyond happy..."

Patricia R

"Hyde Park is my favorite location. They are always super polite, quick, and clean. Favorites are the Basil Pesto bowl, Diavolo bowl, and bread..."

Sarah Lemieux

"Best restaurant I've eaten at in a while. The worker that served us looked like a professional chef, and the noodles were perfectly al..."

Merrick Harris

"Great and I expensive way to cater to a small to mid-size group with same day ordering. Polite staff and solid..."

Tia Bismonte-Duncan

"Very delicious pasta! Friendly and helpful service. Very pleasant outdoor seating and patio..."

Polaris Kyo

Larosa's Pizza Price Hill

"Lov it !!! Best pizza around..."

Ann Elizabeth Hunnewell Crouch

"Delivery driver was very professional and nice...pizza was nice and hot ....I ordered and they were delivering it not too long after ...Thank you !!..."

C Mc

"I quit eating from this location yrs ago because the poor quality of the food and horrible customer service!! But in the past few months I've come to..."

Yalonda B

"The food here was delicious and the staff was very friendly and helpful. I enjoyed my experience and would come..."

Mercedees Edwards

"I go to the Mt Alverno Rd location and the young lady looks like a college kid working weekends is why I always return ( Sundays) she's very polite..."

lance miller

"When I walked in, I was immediately greeted. Also, I was genuinely asked how my night was going and we conversed until I received my pick up order. I..."

Adonus Jamar

"One of the best locations in Cincinnati sits in Price Hill believe it or not! The driver's are all respectful and fast. The food is always great and..."

Frank Fox

"Awesome food as always..."

M & M

"LaRosa's is always consistently..."

Denise Maffey

"Great quick & friendly service! Food hot & fresh. Love this location. Lots & Lots of..."

Karen Judd

"Loved it! The pizza, and hoagies were great. The prices are a little high so I don't go there as much as I would like to. Wish they had some..."

Cheryl Reatherford

"Great place to..."

Anthony Browning

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

74/100 (3203 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Olive Garden has great food, great service, and a great family atmosphere! The prices are reasonable especially for how much food you get! You will..."

Margee

"Absolutely awesome, great service and excellent experience and great food. Our waitress Elizabeth was second to none. On point and very accurate..."

Chuck Kaetzel

"Went for lunch on a Thursday, 25 minute wait when I arrived. The food was good once we got it..the wait for the server to come take our order was a..."

Deb Hatfield

"I love going to Olive Garden no matter what state I am in. The atmosphere, the service and the food is always so great. The restaurant is always..."

Yamel Patterson-Muñoz

"Seth, the bartender was THE BEST! Of all Olive gardens I have been to, this was by far, the best!!! Highly recommend, and thank you Seth! From..."

Matthew Fox

"Service and food was beyond excellent! Our server, Seth, was very attentive and quick with getting our needs. We'll definitely be returning! Highly..."

Laura Day

"Surprisingly good. We have been avoiding this chain because of things we have heard over the years but we were pleased about our last visit. The..."

Kenneth Kramer

"Our waitres Michele was awesome. She was so kind and truly cared about our experience at this restaurant. She was the best waitres I've ever..."

Gregory H

"Amazing atmosphere; nice light music, great idea dividing to different areas, nice spacing between tables, excellent customer service and fresh and..."

Elfatih Rustom

"Jim's birthday had last a really delicious. Better than the same meal at Pompilios for our anniversary dinner in December. Received chocolate..."

Patricia Scales

"Soup and salad were awesome. I love garlic bread sticks. It was a little fuggy inside..."

Andrew Stevenson

"Fantastic service and food. Always clean and a great atmosphere. Meatball appetizer was delicious. 100% will go back to this location. Love..."

Miles Harrigan

"We tried the Early Dinner Duos today. We really enjoyed it. It came with Unlimited Breadsticks, Soup or House Salad with our entries. We chose the..."

Christina Varnum

"I love love love Olive Garden! It’s always a great place to go on a fancy date or get together with friends & family for a nice dinner! Their food..."

Dylan Chaney

"There was this waitress, who when I say, made out meal 1,000 times better, would be a underestimate. She was so friendly and charismatic, and looked..."

Lauren Wright (Luna Wright)

"Today I ate at Olive Garden with my grandma. Our server, Seth, was so nice and sweet to us. He was kind, and even gave us extra mints. He was the..."

Alexa Hill

"Our party of 5 walked in about 5 PM on a Saturday night. We were seated immediately and had drinks in front of us breadsticks followed shortly after...."

Jeff Hill

"Our waiter was so food! All the food we had was warm & good flavored. We had Tour of Italy, Cheese Ravioli & chicken strip kids..."

Tracey Rosenhoffer

"The food I ordered was burnt when cooked before they brought it out they had already recooked it and taken it off my bill . That was awesome service,..."

Jeff Sturgill

"We got there at almost 9PM, so they were getting close to closing down for the night (last seating we saw was at about 9:45), but still......"

Paul Arel

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