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.

Bella's Restaurant

East

Full service Italian restaurant, bar, and patio specializing in scratch cooking from fresh pasta to desserts.  

Full service Italian restaurant, bar, and patio specializing in scratch cooking from fresh pasta to desserts.  

Bravo Cucina Italiana

Uptown

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.

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.

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

The President's Room

Downtown

Modern American dining with lasting Italian and German influences.

Modern American dining with lasting Italian and German influences.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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

Olive Garden

East

Dine in the family-friendly, Italian-influenced environment. This is the standard of the franchise Italian restaurants.Offers a wide array of appetizers to start your meal... Read more

Dine in the family-friendly, Italian-influenced environment. This is the standard of the franchise Italian restaurants.Offers a wide array of appetizers to start your meal. Choose from an variety of freshly prepared pastas and sauces or Italian-influenced seafood, steak and chicken entrees. Every meal comes with all-you-can-eat... Read More

Cinque Ristorante

North

Italian restaurant serving housemade pastas, wine, and cocktails in a chic, contemporary setting.

Italian restaurant serving housemade pastas, wine, and cocktails in a chic, contemporary setting.

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.  

Pompilios Restaurant

South > Riverfront

Homey Italian spot with film cred (scenes from "Rain Man" were shot here) and a bocce court in the back.

Homey Italian spot with film cred (scenes from "Rain Man" were shot here) and a bocce court in the back.

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

Via Vite Restaurant

Downtown

Via Vite is directly located on Fountain Square, so you can't miss it. The restaurant offers a wide selection of Italian food made by the famed chef Cristian Pietoso (... Read more

Via Vite is directly located on Fountain Square, so you can't miss it. The restaurant offers a wide selection of Italian food made by the famed chef Cristian Pietoso (including late-night menus until 1 a.m. Monday-Saturday). At night, the restaurant becomes a bar. Via Vite has a terrace and lounge on the second floor... Read... Read More

Brio Tuscan Grille

South > Riverfront

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

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

MidiCi The Neopolitan Pizza Company

Downtown

Authentic Neapolitan pizza made with non-GMO double zero flour imported from Naples.

Authentic Neapolitan pizza made with non-GMO double zero flour imported from Naples.

Carrabba's Italian Grill

North

Carrabba's Italian Grill doesn't have a mountain view of Lake Como or picturesque perspectives of the Mediterranean coast from Capri or Portofino. But it does share the... Read more

Carrabba's Italian Grill doesn't have a mountain view of Lake Como or picturesque perspectives of the Mediterranean coast from Capri or Portofino. But it does share the pasta and sauces that have always brought gourmands to Italian restaurants. The clattering kitchen and hickory aroma hits diners at the door, and a wood-fired... Read More

Campanello's Italian Restaurant

Downtown

A staple of Cincinnati's Italian dining community, Campanello's has been located, as its sign proclaims, '3 blocks from the beach' of the Ohio River for more than 25 years... Read more

A staple of Cincinnati's Italian dining community, Campanello's has been located, as its sign proclaims, '3 blocks from the beach' of the Ohio River for more than 25 years. The Campanello family had its straight-off-the-boat American start in the restaurant's building in 1906. Campanello's received some fame in the 1990s...... Read More

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.

Buca di Beppo

Uptown

It's hard not to have a good time here, especially with a big crowd. In fact, the bigger the better. This Italian restaurant serves its meals family-style. That means you... Read more

It's hard not to have a good time here, especially with a big crowd. In fact, the bigger the better. This Italian restaurant serves its meals family-style. That means you order a lot of different dishes and share. (You do have the option of being selfish and ordering a single-portion size, but that's really not as much fun... Read More

Favorites Steak & Pasta

East

Gather around our table for a feast of favorites—refined comfort food and juicy steaks served in an elegant space, where they're not afraid to spill a little red sauce on... Read more

Gather around our table for a feast of favorites—refined comfort food and juicy steaks served in an elegant space, where they're not afraid to spill a little red sauce on the crisp linen. This is a place where conversation flows like wine, and the favorite pairing is a 35-day aged filet and hand-rolled gnocchi. No pretense... Read More

LaRosa's Pizzeria

North > 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

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.

Romano's Macaroni Grill

North

Inspired by Italian trattoria cuisine, the menu features expertly handcrafted rustic dishes and Italian classics.

Inspired by Italian trattoria cuisine, the menu features expertly handcrafted rustic dishes and Italian classics.

Forno Osteria + Bar

Uptown

A neighborhood Osteria serving authentic, rustic Italian food and wine.

A neighborhood Osteria serving authentic, rustic Italian food and wine.

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

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

Trotta's Steak and Seafood Resturant

South

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.

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.

LaRosa's Pizzeria

East

LaRosa's is a Cincinnati tradition with real world Italian charm and cuisine. The restaurant offers a more extensive Italian menu outside of just pizza, including pasta... Read more

LaRosa's is a Cincinnati tradition with real world Italian charm and cuisine. The restaurant offers a more extensive Italian menu outside of just pizza, including pasta and hoagies.

Vincenzo's Ristorante Italiano

North

Vincenzo's opened in 1996 as a tiny 14-table restaurant. Today it is a large fine-dining restaurant serving authentic Italian fare prepared to order with the finest... Read more

Vincenzo's opened in 1996 as a tiny 14-table restaurant. Today it is a large fine-dining restaurant serving authentic Italian fare prepared to order with the finest ingredients.