35 Best Italian Restaurants in Cincinnati

“We had a wonderful meal with another couple and we couldn't figure out why it had been such a long time since we had been back. Our sever was knowledgeable and helpful taking four different and complicated orders without a pen in had and everything came out flawlessly!!! Well done. All of our dishes were delightful.“

“The service was awesome. Waiter constantly checking on us. Explained menu and made good recommendations. Then came the food. Went outside of my usual box. And the food was awesome. But make sure you leave room for dessert you won't be disappointed.“

“Nice atmosphere and service. Homemade pasta!“

“Beautiful restaurant. The staff were good, except for our server. She was constantly trying to push alcohol at us, and we weren’t planning on ordering any. When we got there,We told her we were waiting on two others. Before the people we were waiting on arrived, she must have asked us 3-4 times if we were ready to order drinks other than water. Then after the others arrived, it was another 3-4 times. After we repeatedly said that we were going to stick with water. Then after our meal was finished and we were ready for dessert, she brought a complimentary glass of wine for each of us. I was appalled. After we sat there all night telling her that we didn’t want alcohol. I am thankful that we didn’t have someone at our table who was a recovering alcoholic. I mean, can you imagine? I’ve waited tables before, and if I had a whole table be so insistent on not ordering alcohol, I’m definitely not bringing them free drinks. She claimed it was because we were celebrating our anniversary. Well, maybe bring a free dessert instead or something. Or just say happy anniversary. She also interrupted us a lot, like came over and talked over us while we were in the middle of conversation. And she talked A LOT. I mean, we were trying to have a nice celebratory dinner and she was constantly interrupting and talking. I gave the service a four star rating because every other employee that we dealt with was awesome. If it wasn’t for her, it would have been five stars.The food was pretty good. I forgot to take pics, because I try not to have my phone out at a nice dinner. But I ordered the beef tartare, foie gras, and spring pea cappellacci. Beef tartare and foie gras are my two favorite dishes. The ones here were good, but they were probably the ones that I liked the least out of all the places I’ve tried them. The tartare was served with tiny little delicate waffle chips that broke immediately if you tried to put the beef on it. So I ended up just eating the beef with my fork, which was a first. It was also under seasoned. The foie gras seemed either of a lesser quality than I’ve had in the past, or not prepared as well. Usually, cutting through it is as easy as cutting through room temperature butter. There were times that the foie gras squished when I tried to cut it. The cappellacci was stunning. Really quite good. I did not expect that to be my favorite dish.Overall, I loved the atmosphere. Food was good but not great (especially for the price), and the server needs to work on her approach. Probably won’t go back.“

“We’ve been to Primavista twice and thoroughly enjoyed both visits. The food is absolutely delicious and every table has a wonderful view of the city!“

“Best taste of Italy in Cincinnati“

“An exceptional dining experience from start to finish. Alexis went above and beyond when scheduling our reservation. Our server Levi's suggestions didn't miss! He navigated us through the menu while remaining attentive to our pace of service. Pictured is the Brick Pressed Chicken Au Vin. My personal favorite dish, Scallops Grenobloise, featured a rich creamy blend of sweet, savory zest. A signature flavor profile found across all Thunderdome Restaurant Group concepts. Another timeless restaurant in the books. I look forward to sharing this new experience with my friends and family.“

“Just so good. Alfredo is fantastic. The Pizza, calzones, tiramasu, everything is so good.“

“It was our first time there and they had amazing food, great staff!!! We will definitely come back Again and would highly recommend them!!!“

“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 !“

“Son un verdadero Gelato italiano, frescos y de calidad. Y lo mejor es la atención, te sientes como en casa.“

“This is a perfect restaurant for a girls' night out. The food was fresh and delicious. We ordered homemade pasta, salmon, and chicken Caesar salad. Everything was perfect. Tasty and with the right amount of salt. We also had some mojitos (not so good), but they were OK. The service was excellent. After dinner, we headed to the salsa in the square. We had fun.Parking: Paid Parking is located under the fountain Square.“

“What a great find! The food is amazing— so fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The service is exceptional. I’ve been here a few times now and both the food and the service are consistently excellent. Not much “atmosphere”, meaning it’s not at all fancy or trying very hard to be aesthetic— but honestly that’s part of the charm. I love finding owner operated places to eat where the focus is on the food and the service. 10/10 recommend!“

“Delicious. Glad to have found a nice Italian restaurant that doesn't take itself too seriously in the west side. The stuffed pizza (actually Chicago style pizza) is really good. The sauce is great.“

“Some of the best pizza I've ever had. Visiting from Vegas and would love to have this restaurant in town. I travel all over for work and the cheese coney pizza might be the most unique best tasting pizza I've ever had. Put that on the menu for good please.“

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

“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“

“great food. my grandson loved it“

“We tried it today, the food was wonderful! The entree comes with salad and bread. Service was great, food came out quick. It was hot, fresh and delicious!!“

“I am going to shoot straight with you. Is Krimmers the best pizza in the entire world? Sadly no. But is it soooooo good and a certified gem for our area? Absolutely! Krimmers makes fantastic pizza and is 100% worth dining in or getting to-go. I'd put it head to head with A LOT of pizza in our city and know that it'll win.“

“I made a dinner reservation to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday, and everyone had a great time. The food, server, and atmosphere were phenomenal. The Lamb chops were cooked to perfection. I highly recommend everyone try out this restaurant if you're in the area. Now, finding this restaurant was complicated because of the GPS. The hotel offers valet parking for all guests for $14. I rate this restaurant 10/10.“

“I had an absolutely wonderful time. I felt like I was in Tuscany. It was not just an amazing experience for my pallet, but a cultural experience. The food and the ambience intertwined was an amazing experience I can't compare to another. The tables are set up in an intimate way and my wife and I even made new friends. Additionally, the staff were warm, friendly, and attentive. I would highly recommend this restaurant.“

“Great food, great atmosphere loved our dinner there“

“My food was pretty good. My only real issue was that I couldn't eat more. And our server Kayla was amazing, she was very professional and also treated us with a hospitality I havent seen in a while. She was also really quick to get everything. Overall very happy we came here!“

“Not usually a try it all guy, but this place didn’t miss. Natural wine. House salad was excellent. Cacio e Pepe might be the best I’ve had. Pizza is unique and not a gimmicky twist at all. Topped off with strawberries and cream. Come here and sample as much as you can.“

“We recently attended a private "pop up" dinner here. The home made pasta dishes were absolutely delicious and the best pasta that I have experienced outside of Italy. All meal courses were wonderful and unique. The chef has a true gift. The service was friendly and efficient. We will definitely return!“

“Great pizza! Everytime we're in town we order from the one on Sutton. Never disappointed. Very friendly and accommodating.“

“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“

“I got one of the best pizzas I've ever had, and the best part was they have really good vegan cheese. I got the Old Schooler with vegan mozzarella and it was awesome. I didn't think black pepper sounded like a good idea for a pizza, but it's genius! It's been challenging finding a place with good vegan cheese. Normally I just get pizza without cheese, so thank you for offering such a delicious vegan option! Also, it was ready exactly when they said it would be.Vegetarian options: It's easy to substitute meat and dairy for vegan or vegetarian ingredients.“

“We went here because was close to the hospital. Used to go to olive garden. Never again. Carrabbas is top notch from top down!“

“great food. my grandson loved it“

“I always order online and never come in store. Today I ordered in store and my experience was amazing. The young lady that rung me up was amazing. She was so happy that it made me happy to be there. I loved everything about my visit and of course my pizza was amazing.“

“I hadn’t been there in about a year. It was Good Friday and met my friend for lunch. Our server was pleasant and got us our drink order and knew exactly when to come back for the order. I wanted only a light meal and wanted to eat vegetarian. The salad was delicious and I ordered Saratoga chips. It was just the right amount of food. The restaurant was was perfect for conversation. It’s located on the CSX rail line; we could hear the trains but the sound was still ok to have conversation. Five trains passed during our lunch! It was interesting to glance and see what was the consist. Food is reasonably priced, parking not a problem.Vegetarian options: I had a side salad that had fruit and cheese on it.Parking: Plenty of options as they are at a crosssroads.“

“This is the best Olive Garden you can visit nearby Cincinatti, Tim is a great manager over here and Sidney one of best waiters I've encountered, she speaks Italian, that's awesome, the food is super good and great quality, wine in a great temperature and all staff over there is super friendly, I had a great experience over here, thank you so much“

“I've been wanting to go to Olive Garden for a while, but I didn't want to go by myself. Luckily, my prego BFF craved it, and we went together... The service and food were great, fresh and fast. Management even came to check and introduce herself. Their alcoholic beverages are so tasty. Clip below - salad and shrimp fritto misto, both were delish“