31 Best Italian Restaurants near Fort Mitchell

“We had the WF Sopressata Hot Honey Pizza and Caeser Salad! It was all amazing! The red sangria was fantastic!“

“This restaurant is an absolute gem, skillfully blending the flavors of Argentinian and Italian cuisine to create a culinary experience like no other. The attention to detail is evident in every dish, making each plate a delicate, artful experience with a beautiful balance of flavors. The staff is both knowledgeable and attentive, offering thoughtful insights and recommendations that truly enhance the dining journey. So far, I've sampled four dishes, and each one has been exceptional—so much so that I’m still undecided about which one I’d call my favorite!
The only note to keep in mind is the space itself; it's cozy but can get a bit loud during peak hours. However, the vibrant atmosphere and incredible food make it well worth the visit!“

“Great atmosphere. Very low-key. Loved the service. Great people. The restroom was amazing. The feature to see the past to be made was awesome. Food tasted great. Pricing was well worth the quality and time. Say at the bar even the desert was amazing!“

“Nice atmosphere and service. Homemade pasta!“

“Love love love the food! Fresh and ?! Thanks to Debbie for always providing service with a smile!“

“EDIT: Still wonderful, so I brought some pictures this time. The Johnny Trio is my favorite, and the filet mignon upgrade was beautiful.

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Got a Johnny Trio with marsala on everything for date night, no regrets! It was one of the best takeout steaks I have had lately.

It was so good that there was no time to take pictures! The filet upgrade never misses. I think Carrabba's is my favorite restaurant. ❤️“

“It was our first time eating in Via Vite, and the food was delicious, it was my first time finishing the whole plate? I would strongly recommend Via Vite, the atmosphere and the service was amazing. I will be coming back to try the rest of the dishes!“

“Mama’s on Main has some of the best food we have enjoyed while visiting the area. It’s a must!!!“

“Visited Rosie’s Italian Kitchen. Cannot believe it took us so long to check it out. Our server Austin gave very good suggestions and everything was outstanding ! We had the Arancini and Fried Lasagna bites to start and then the Honey Pie! Perfect blend of sweet heat . We also split the Cannoli Cookie with a scoop of vanilla gelato . Forgot to get a photo as we dug right in. We also met the Manager Alex and Kitchen Manager Victor who were so welcoming and made us feel like family . Already planning when we can go back !“

“amazing food, service, and atmosphere! Billy, Mitch, and the entire staff provided an outstanding experience! A "can't miss" opportunity. We'll be back!“

“Food is so good! Tried the new avocado chop salad today and it's my new fave!“

“We picked Biagio's for our twin's 21st Birthday dinner. It fell on a Tuesday and we were looking for something special, locally owned, with an intimate setting. We called ahead and the table was ready for us when we arrived. The minute we walked in, we knew we picked the right place. The parking was easy on the street out front. The restaurant is like walking into a secret. The aroma is rich and authentic, and the decor is comfortably elegant. We were well taken care of, without being rushed. The food and wine was outstanding! The dessert was fabulous! We really appreciate the experience we had and the service we received. You only get one shot celebrating that birthday dinner, and fortunately we made a perfect memory! Looking forward to going back soon.“

“Norwood Piada is one of the best locations in Cincinnati!“

“As an Italian, I’m really happy and proud that Italian cuisine is well represented by Nicola’s. I went there with my lady to celebrate Saint Valentines in advance, and we were so happy to spend our time there. The place is wonderful, the service is perfect and the food… the food is astronomical! Personally I do love the Malfatti “A true love for Rome”. As being born and raised in Rome I do really appreciate that love for my city. Definitely a 10/10, and best place to experience Italian cuisine. P.S. Italiani, se siete di passaggio a Cincinnati fate un salto da Nicola, non ve ne pentirete“

“Amazing experience at Wildweed and what an addition to the Cincinnati restaurant scene. We did the chef's table with wine pairing and they knocked it out of the park. From the service, every single person acknowledged and welcomed us to the food (so creative, delicious and locally inspired), to all the small touches of high end glassware for wines, beautiful furniture. I don't know how every single person is not raving about this spot. Can't wait to go back, as it's been the best meal in the city. With fine dining spots in the city lost like Table, Nuvo, L, this one I hope stands the test of time for a new modern type of fine dining.“

“great food. my grandson loved it“

“We went to Buca today and our food came out so quickly after ordering and was delicious! Our waiter, Griffin, was wonderful and answered all the questions we had with delight. 10/10 would recommend.“

“Service was amazing, food was delicious and fantastic. Will be back again.“

“Chicken and steamed broccoli (+ salad and bread sticks)
Waitress forgot marinara sauce for side order of meatballs.
Wrong salad dressing.

Wheelchair accessibility: Handicap parking is completely full during peak hours.“

“I have no idea why it took me so long to give Forno Osteria & Bar a try. I guess I don't get down to East Hyde Park very often, even though it's only barely over a mile from home. It will definitely not be long before a return visit. Be sure to book an online reservation before going. We did and were treated to an outdoor table of our choice.

To start my wife and I split the arugula salad with golden raisins, capers, shaved cauliflower, pistachios, citronette dressing, and parmigiano reggiano ($13). The serving was very generous and the salad was full of flavor. I loved the crunch of the pistachios and cauliflower.

I ordered the basil and ricotta tortelloni served with pomodoro sauce, parigiano reggiano, and basil oil ($25). The freshly made pasta is stuffed full and cooked perfectly. The sauce was rich to complement the subtle flavor of ricotta.

My wife ordered the asparagus gnudi "Cacio e Pepe" ($21). Gnudi is similar to gnocchi, but the dumplings are made of ricotta cheese and semolina instead of potato flour. These were very light and served in a Vermont butter sauce with asparagus. It was a very flavorful dish, despite the simple presentation. I think I enjoyed the tortelloni better, but both are worthy of ordering again on a future visit.“

“The entrance delivers luxury and elegance. Hostess was very inviting and friendly! A live performance was also showcased at the front of the restaurant. A pianist played beautifully throughout the evening.

Heads up to first time guests- parking is ONLY valet or you need to find parking out on street with a meter.

We went to celebrate our anniversary and they made us feel so special. We were brought two glasses of champagne (which was delicious!) by our server as she greeted us.

Our server was wonderful! She had great recommendations and was so kind. Also very prompt and on top of everything!

There was a lady I’m unsure of her status. But she helped clean up a table (possibly supervisor? ) and she was speaking down to a young bus boy. To me it appeared to be a language barrier and that made my husband and I uncomfortable to see.

Let’s get to the food!
We started with Brussel Sprouts which were delicious! Highly recommend trying. The soft Gorgonzola dulce was such a nice compliment to the saltiness of the pancetta and perfectly seasoned Brussel sprouts.

For dinner entree my husband had the butternut squash risotto and I had NY strip that was paired with Potatoes.

Hands down the risotto is one of the best dishes I have had. Compliments to the chef on putting together such a fantastic dish. Sweetness paired with a subtle hints of pesto. This is one of those dishes you’re going to crave and will have to go back specifically for.

The Ny strip wasn’t special by any means. $57 I was expecting to be wowed. Overcooked, charred and lacked flavor that I was hoping for. The risotto coming in around $20 was the winner of the night. My husband and I both ate from it and it was enough.

We really enjoyed our evening! Again, the atmosphere was wonderful. So elegant and inviting. The service was fantastic. Our server was just amazing. We felt so welcomed and highly recommend the Brussels the risotto.“

“great food. my grandson loved it“

“Cincinnati Pizza Week brought us here! Fiancé has high standards for Italian food and loved the red sauce on the pizza. Food was great. Wedge was the best wedge salad I’ve ever had and HUGE! Restaurant is decorated lovely and smells like Italy. Service, however, was disappointing. Host stand is at the other end of the entrance. Unless there’s a different entrance we didn’t know about- but didn’t see any signs stating otherwise. Host didn’t greet and rather went to the table and pointed for me to come to the table rather than walking us there. Table was hardly cleaned and food on the table cloth. Not a single person came to our table to greet us for almost 15 min. Server didn’t apologize for us waiting. Server hardly came by to check after food came out or would do so when walking by, not stopping to check on us. I wanted a bowl for the wedge salad. It was huge so hard to eat on the plate but she didn’t stop long enough for me to tell her and I had to blag someone else down. Al thought it was Pizza Week, I would’ve expected it to be busy but business didn’t seem busy and had several tables to expect this kind of service. Maybe she was just having a bad day.“

“The food was accurate and delicious. We got take out as we usually do. They were very busy so I decided to go in, both to get my good quicker and be considerate since they were so busy. The ladies at the hostess counter were going through the bags receipts seeing who tipped and who didn't and proceeded to say they would keep those that didn't tip waiting. Now I'm not fully against tip culture, but this didn't seem right to keep people waiting indefenitly or serving them cold food just because they may not have tipped. Just wanted to warn other people who may be ordering carey out and wondering why everyone else got their food before them.“

“Absolutely recommend this place to everyone! The food is delicious, the service is impeccable, the ambiance is wonderful. I brought my in-law's here who live out of town and they were blown away. It was immediately put on their list of places to come back to when they come back to visit Cincy.“

“We went for my birthday to check out the place. Good food and top notch service.“

“Amazing!!! Great food and great service“

“I love Scotti's we have been going there for over 45 years. We have never had a bad meal. The food is great and so are the are the owners.i give Scotti's a 5“

“What an amazing place to hold birthday party and a night out! Over the weekend we hosted my husband’s birthday party at Ripples event space. They were amazing from the service to the food and they were very accommodating to all of our requests! Trish and Matt did an amazing job with service and then everyone kept going on about the food! Way to go!!! Thank you so much for an amazing night out!“

“Phenomenal would be an understatement to describe this establishment. 10 out of 5.“

“This year we have made it a point to try more restaurants downtown. This place is Heaven. Absolutely the best restaurant we have experienced in a long time: upscale casual vibe, strong flavorful drinks (try the Distrito Federal!), and the food... lord... the Moroccan Eggplant served tableside is sultry, sweet, smooth and savory. We also enjoyed the Coquilles appetizer with perfectly cooked scallops and 1 bite of the Davidson burger raised the bar for all of the local competition. Shout-out to our wonderful server, Alexis, and the roaming Manager DJ for the warm welcome. Everything was perfect.“