Find Restaurants Serving Italian Cuisine in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

Palomino

Downtown

A rustic Mediterranean menu including steak, pasta, and custom pizzas at this chain eatery with modern style.

A rustic Mediterranean menu including steak, pasta, and custom pizzas at this chain eatery with modern style.

Gabby's Cafe

North

Homey fixture offering pizza and other Italian standards, burgers, and other American fare, plus a full bar.

Homey fixture offering pizza and other Italian standards, burgers, and other American fare, plus a full bar.

The Presidents Room

Downtown

Modern American dining with lasting Italian and German influences.

Modern American dining with lasting Italian and German influences.

Scotti's Italian Restaurant

Downtown

A standby for Italian classics since 1912, this old-school, family-run spot offers a warm ambiance.

A standby for Italian classics since 1912, this old-school, family-run spot offers a warm ambiance.

Richards Pizza

North

Local chain serving pizzas, calzones, steak sandwiches, and pasta in a casual setting since 1955. 

Local chain serving pizzas, calzones, steak sandwiches, and pasta in a casual setting since 1955. 

Sorrento's Restaurant & Lounge

North

One of the few piano bars in Cincinnati, Sorrento's offers live entertainment seven nights a week. For over 46 years this has been the place to enjoy great food and... Read more

One of the few piano bars in Cincinnati, Sorrento's offers live entertainment seven nights a week. For over 46 years this has been the place to enjoy great food and live music. There is room for you and a dozen of your closest friends to sing along at the grand piano! This is also the perfect place for private parties in their... Read More

Tano Bistro

East

TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FIRE. Tano Bistro is a contemporary bistro that seats 45, highlighting fresh ingredients with a menu that changes with the seasons. Gaetano... Read more

TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FIRE. Tano Bistro is a contemporary bistro that seats 45, highlighting fresh ingredients with a menu that changes with the seasons. Gaetano Williams is the chef and owner. He was most recently executive chef at McCormick and Schmick's, Downtown, and he has a long history in the restaurant business; he... Read More

Alfio's Buon Cibo

Uptown

Elevated eatery featuring Italian dishes with an Argentinean twist & cocktails in an intimate space.

Elevated eatery featuring Italian dishes with an Argentinean twist & cocktails in an intimate space.

Richards Pizza

North

Local chain serving pizza, calzones, steak sandwiches, and pasta in a casual setting since 1955. 

Local chain serving pizza, calzones, steak sandwiches, and pasta in a casual setting since 1955. 

Boca

Downtown

Boca is Chef David Falk's ode to Europe. Boca's design couples contemporary European and American stylings with touches of rusticity in an airy urban space. The elegant... Read more

Boca is Chef David Falk's ode to Europe. Boca's design couples contemporary European and American stylings with touches of rusticity in an airy urban space. The elegant and inviting surroundings welcome guests for an evening cocktail, a small bite before a show at nearby theaters, a casual dinner with friends or a luxurious...... Read More

20 Brix

East

20 Brix is a wine bar, restaurant and retail store that prides itself on the quality and selection of its wine list. With the menu changing for each season, you're bound... Read more

20 Brix is a wine bar, restaurant and retail store that prides itself on the quality and selection of its wine list. With the menu changing for each season, you're bound to find flavorful dishes or grab a taste of one of the thin crust, bistro-style pizzas. Bring home a bottle of your favorite taste from the on-site retail...... Read More

Fesslers Legendary Pizza and Hoagies

South

Family-owned and operate pizza place offering casual family dining, carryout, and delivery.

Family-owned and operate pizza place offering casual family dining, carryout, and delivery.

LaRosa's Pizzeria

East

LaRosa's pizza is a favorite among locals, with an original, sweeter sauce and thin or thick crust choices. Calzones, hoagies and pasta meals are also popular choices for... Read more

LaRosa's pizza is a favorite among locals, with an original, sweeter sauce and thin or thick crust choices. Calzones, hoagies and pasta meals are also popular choices for your casual night out. Don't feel like cooking or have to feed a large party? LaRosa's offers delivery as well.

Bravo Cucina Italiana

North

Upscale-casual Italian chain serving pasta, grilled dishes, pizza, and cocktails amid Roman-ruin decor.

Upscale-casual Italian chain serving pasta, grilled dishes, pizza, and cocktails amid Roman-ruin decor.

Trotta's Steak and Seafood Resturant

South

LaRosa's Pizzeria

West

LaRosa's pizza is a favorite among locals, with an original, sweeter sauce and thin or thick crust choices. Calzones, hoagies and pasta meals are also popular choices for... Read more

LaRosa's pizza is a favorite among locals, with an original, sweeter sauce and thin or thick crust choices. Calzones, hoagies and pasta meals are also popular choices for your casual night out. Don't feel like cooking or have to feed a large party? LaRosa's offers delivery as well.

Brixx Wood Fired Pizza

North

A laid back pizza spot known for their wood fired creations and craft beer selection.

A laid back pizza spot known for their wood fired creations and craft beer selection.

Forno Osteria + Bar

North

Bustling, light-filled option for rustic Italian entrees and pizza plus wine and craft cocktails. 

Bustling, light-filled option for rustic Italian entrees and pizza plus wine and craft cocktails. 

LaRosa's Pizzeria

Uptown

LaRosa's pizza is a favorite among locals, with an original, sweeter sauce and thin or thick crust choices. Calzones, hoagies and pasta meals are also popular choices for... Read more

LaRosa's pizza is a favorite among locals, with an original, sweeter sauce and thin or thick crust choices. Calzones, hoagies and pasta meals are also popular choices for your casual night out. Don't feel like cooking or have to feed a large party? LaRosa's offers delivery as well.

Eighth & English

Uptown

Elevated seasonal seafood dishes & Mediterranean-inspired pastas served in an airy bistro setting.

Elevated seasonal seafood dishes & Mediterranean-inspired pastas served in an airy bistro setting.

Martino's on Vine

Uptown

Pittsburgh Steelers-themed eatery and bar serving Italian-American fare & signature hoagies.

Pittsburgh Steelers-themed eatery and bar serving Italian-American fare & signature hoagies.

Brio Tuscan Grille

North

Warm, relaxed Italian eatery serving Tuscan-inspired grill fare, wine, and cocktails.

Warm, relaxed Italian eatery serving Tuscan-inspired grill fare, wine, and cocktails.

Richards Pizza

North

Local chain serving pizzas, calzones, steak sandwiches, and pasta in a casual setting since 1955. 

Local chain serving pizzas, calzones, steak sandwiches, and pasta in a casual setting since 1955. 

Delicio Coal Fired Pizza

Uptown

Artisan pizzeria offering traditional Italian flavors and using coal-fired ovens.

Artisan pizzeria offering traditional Italian flavors and using coal-fired ovens.

Nicola's

Downtown

Chic venue presenting contemporary Italian cuisine in a warm space with exposed-brick walls.

Chic venue presenting contemporary Italian cuisine in a warm space with exposed-brick walls.

LaRosa's Pizzeria

West

LaRosa's pizza is a favorite among locals, with an original, sweeter sauce and thin or thick crust choices. Calzones, hoagies and pasta meals are also popular choices for... Read more

LaRosa's pizza is a favorite among locals, with an original, sweeter sauce and thin or thick crust choices. Calzones, hoagies and pasta meals are also popular choices for your casual night out. Don't feel like cooking or have to feed a large party? LaRosa's offers delivery as well.

LaRosa's Pizzeria

North

LaRosa's pizza is a favorite among locals, with an original, sweeter sauce and thin or thick crust choices. Calzones, hoagies and pasta meals are also popular choices for... Read more

LaRosa's pizza is a favorite among locals, with an original, sweeter sauce and thin or thick crust choices. Calzones, hoagies and pasta meals are also popular choices for your casual night out. Don't feel like cooking or have to feed a large party? LaRosa's offers delivery as well.

Richards Pizza

North

Local chain serving pizzas, calzones, steak sandwiches, and pasta in a casual setting since 1955. 

Local chain serving pizzas, calzones, steak sandwiches, and pasta in a casual setting since 1955. 

Bravo Cucina Italiana

North

Upscale-casual Italian chain serving pasta, grilled dishes, pizza, and cocktail amid Roman-ruin decor.

Upscale-casual Italian chain serving pasta, grilled dishes, pizza, and cocktail amid Roman-ruin decor.

LaRosa's Pizzeria

East

LaRosa's pizza is a favorite among locals, with an original, sweeter sauce and thin or thick crust choices. Calzones, hoagies and pasta meals are also popular choices... Read more

LaRosa's pizza is a favorite among locals, with an original, sweeter sauce and thin or thick crust choices. Calzones, hoagies and pasta meals are also popular choices for your casual night out. Don't feel like cooking or have to feed a large party? LaRosa's offers delivery as well.

Cassano's Pizza & Subs

North

Relaxed, long-running spot with red vinyl seating serving pizza, pasta, salads and other Italian fare.  

Relaxed, long-running spot with red vinyl seating serving pizza, pasta, salads and other Italian fare.  

LaRosa's Pizzeria

East

LaRosa's pizza is a favorite among locals, with an original, sweeter sauce and thin or thick crust choices. Calzones, hoagies and pasta meals are also popular choices for... Read more

LaRosa's pizza is a favorite among locals, with an original, sweeter sauce and thin or thick crust choices. Calzones, hoagies and pasta meals are also popular choices for your casual night out. Don't feel like cooking or have to feed a large party? LaRosa's offers delivery as well.