Outstanding! Stumbled upon this place with Yelp help. Don't disappoint! Great soup, salad, salmon,…read morecocktails. And excellent bread service to start. Fast service for wife and I as we sat at the bar area. Extremely nice ambience!

This place was amazing the food and the service were top notch. Can't wait to be in the area again…read moreto visit this place.

We came here for Valentines/Anniversary. It has been a couple of years since we were here, we did…read moreenjoy greatly before and this time was no different. Our server, Jackson, was very polite, not pushy and very attentive. He made some suggestions and left us to our own devices. The open floor plan and hard surfaces does make it a bit noisy, but it wasn't bothersome (you could still make out some of the background music). The food...oh the food. So good. We started with Drunkin Goat. So good, but get some extra bread...you'll need it. Next the salmon. Buttery, the capers and olive gave the polenta base a great flavor. Then.. THE CHOCOLATE DOME! Yeah, it's just that...and just that good. Death by chocolate. A great meal, a very good price and a wonderful evening out with my bride.

Thursday evening, so it wasn't really crowded. Seated…read moreimmediately and server was tight on the spot. Took our drink orders then came back with water and asked if we had any questions about the menu. We ordered wine and a beer. Chatted briefly with our waitress about selection and then placed our food order. I ordered the Calabrian pizza, crushed tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, soppressatta calabrese, roasted peppers, red onions and chili oil. My preference for crust is a little bit thicker but this had a really nice flavor to it. The toppings all were great. Quite pleased with my choice. My wife ordered the Bolognese pasta, rigatoni, tomato and beef ragu. Could not eat it all so ate it for lunch a couple of days later. Said it still tasted great! Can't remember what our friends ordered, but they were quite happy with their entrees. Dessert!! I had not found any really great gelati here in Cincinnati until now! The chocolate gelato was just,!!! Wow! Sooo good!! And two large scoops, too! Yummy!! My wife had the crème brûlée, said it was really good! We were celebrating one of our friends birthday, so they surprised us with a small sampler crème brûlée and a single scoop of gelato. The ladies had espresso martinis topped with toasted marshmallow. Nice finishing touch! So, really good service, excellent food, nice outside patio (in pleasant weather!) a great evening!! Definitely deserves you checking it out!! You'll like it!!

I came here with my husband to celebrate my birthday and was not disappointed! Of course they were…read morevery busy and it was loud but that's to be expected with a popular spot right? There were a few couples waiting to be seated including us which was a tight squeeze by the front door but we didn't have to wait more than 15 minutes for our table. Now for the food, we split the Caesar Salad and Focaccia which was an appropriate serving size. I love a good Caesar Salad and theirs was just okay, pretty bog standard. Then we each got the Bolognese which was delicious, and a good portion size! To end the night, my husband got a cup of coffee that he loved while I enjoyed the affogato which was 10/10. A nice surprise was the blueberry compote dessert our server brought which was on the house with it being my birthday. It was a thoughtful surprise and much appreciated. I would definitely go back, maybe during lunch just to enjoy a quieter atmosphere and really admire the interior and maybe be lucky enough to have a table by the window to enjoy the passing cars.

Stepping into Forno Osteria feels like arriving at a cozy Tuscan trattoria--warm rustic vibes,…read moreexposed brick, soft lighting, and the irresistible aroma of wood-fired dishes and fresh herbs. We began with the incredible veal ricotta meatballs in tomato butter sauce with lemon zest--pure perfection. The warm Alléz Bakery bread basket with olive oil was impossible to resist. My mom's short rib, slow-cooked heaven, sat on top of a pillow of delicious parmesan potatoes. I ordered the special, peppercorn steak with finger link potatoes, and the flavors were unforgettable. Service was spot-on: attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate. Our chosen Italian red paired beautifully. Refined portions, top-tier ingredients, and heartfelt authenticity make this the best Italian spot around--no plane ticket required. Easily 5 stars. If you're in Montgomery craving elevated Italian, this is it!

The Wildflower Cafe is the best restaurant I've been to, probably in the 6 years of living in the…read moregreater Cincy area. Why? Ingredient integrity, consistency, and inventive. Went here for my birthday dinner, because nobody does it better. The sweet potato bisque was THE BEST soup I've ever tasted. I'd want it as my last meal, it was that incredible. Tasted like fall, without tasting like a candle, if you know what I mean. The hummingbird cocktail with organic prosecco was amazing. If I could, I'd dine here every weekend, just to partake in that drink. The burger and Moroccan frites slapped, per usual. Salad and wagyu were also 15/10. I feel like I wasn't offered a birthday dessert though? I came here on my bday, and I thought that was a thing? Regardless, The Wildflower cafe has the best menu because they choose the best local & organic ingredients to create epic flavors.

We used to love this place. It was our special place to celebrate and now that we're back in the…read morearea we were excited to go back. Unfortunately this place has gone political, putting up signs for polarizing candidates. I don't care what your political beliefs are, but when you make them the face of your business you lose all my respect. This place has cheapened. We'll not return.

Amazing sandwiches and great service! The meatball sub was delicious and marina sauce outstanding…read more The roast beef and gardenia and aus jus was great. The beef nice and lean

Lovely! We had eaten here a dozen or so years ago and I remember being sad that there was not…read morereally that much on the menu that qualified as Italian. But that was then and this is now, and the current hands-on owners give us a truly Italo-centric experience! It feels very European in here. All brick walls and an archway between the bar room and the dining room. Big wine rack in the dining room. The bar is also quite attractive and looks comfortable. I don't recall hearing any music but we were there at lunchtime on Sunday. Fire grilled artichokes grabbed me so we got this for an app. I admit I didn't read the description completely. The dish had seven little artichoke quarters drowning in Alfredo sauce. The artichoke was sweet and tender but all that sauce really overwhelmed it and this app is overpriced for the quantity. Later I realized we could have had them served with EVOO and parmesan which I would have much preferred. It was disappointing that the waitress didn't ask which preparation we wanted, and that the kitchen apparently did not ask her, either. Our two pasta dishes were delectable and the amount of protein was quite generous. We both loved our sauces, and the spicy Italian sausage (house made!) was out of this world. They sliced it nice and thin and there was so much, I was really in Heaven. The fettuccine and the capellini were done to perfect al dente. Our waitress did a great job and checked on us often. She was handling several tables and was constantly on the move but kept up well with all her guests. I was thrilled to see Limoncello cake on the dessert menu but a bit shocked at the high price. Of course it is possible you get a huge slice and I will definitely research this further next time! I plan on coming back, and soon.

Bravissimo! Lovely dining experience in a romantic, Italianesque atmosphere with charming artwork,…read morelow lights, cloth napkins, and candles on the tables. This was my choice for my birthday dinner and it was a good one. Service was top notch. Genuine smiles from the hostess, waitress, and the man who brought the warm bread basket. The waitress was cheerful, communicative, and she timed everything just right so the meal was perfect in every way including pace. The cocktails are works of art and well worth the prices (which are not above average). I included a picture of the two that we enjoyed. We got the arancini appetizer but asked for the peppercorn ranch on the side...which is my recommendation. It's actually very tasty and peppery and I think I'd love it on a salad. The arancini were excellent, golden brown and nicely put together. My husband had filet mignon done to perfect medium rare and I furthered my Italian food fix with the Campanelle Salsiccie. Sausage gravy was delicious though I thought there was a little too much sauce. House made pasta. Fresh grated Parmigiano cheese was a lovely addition. I took half my pasta dish home as I was so full. Generous portion! And, they knew it was my birthday and presented a complimentary tiramisu which was nice and light and so good. I hope to be back before too long. Great place for a very fine meal, and highly recommended.

Updating my review because I just had the dreamiest experience at Caruso's Ristorante and Bar. If I…read morehad a limited number of 10/5 star review reviews to hand out, they would get one. Myself, my husband, our 11 month old baby, and two of our sisters went out for dinner to celebrate mine and my babys birthdays, which are next week. We knew we needed a bit more space than usual since the baby's highchair and belongings take up some space, and the hostess and Manager were accommodating and kind as they offered us several different tables until we found one that worked, even though it was a Saturday night and they were booked with reservations. We ended up sitting in the enclosed back patio, which was nice and brighter than where we had sat before. Our server, Megan, introduced herself and was so kind and personable that we knew we were about to have great service. We started with bread service, because for $3.50 you get unlimited 16 bricks spread and whipped butter and olive oil. It comes out hot and is just really great bread. Last time I visited, I tried the mussels and I loved the saffron broth so much. I thought to myself that I would like to add some plain pasta to whatever broth was left. So this time, I ordered the muscles and I asked the server about getting plain noodles, and she said I wasn't the first person to request that, so the chef prepared the dish on top of a pile of their house made fettuccine noodles. It was really delicious with all of the fresh chopped garlic. My husband got the Cacio E Pepe and loved it. About 2/3 of the way through, he got full and said he should probably take it home, but it was too good to stop, so he ended up finishing every last bite. My sister got the chicken Parmesan with a side of Alfredo sauce. She loved it! We all tried the Alfredo sauce and agreed that while it is super rich, it was spot on. We all ended up dipping bread in it and adding some to our dishes. I think I will have to try the fettuccine Alfredo dish sometime. My other sister ordered the veggie pasta which comes with vegan noodles. The server made sure that she wanted the vegan noodles and not the regular, but my sister ended up swapping for the regular pasta since she has a pasta fanatic and knows they have really good housemaid pasta. She enjoyed her dish as well. Megan checked on us several times throughout the night and made pleasant conversation. She also complimented my baby for being super cute, which every mom wants to hear. We were honestly already having a great night when Megan offered to bring us bread to go and boxed up all of our leftovers for us. But then she took things up one more notch when she brought me and my baby birthday desserts because she heard me mention that I am breast-feeding and she is a mother too with a baby similar in age to mine, so she empathizes with how hard of a journey it is. My baby is turning one in a week, and his dad and I haven't given him sugar yet... Until tonight. Megan truly created the most magical moment for us to give him his first taste of a true sweet treat. We sang him happy birthday for the very first time and helped him blow out his first candle. It is no surprise that he absolutely loved the whipped cream we gave him. This was our first time celebrating our babies's birthday, and our nearly shared birthday, and Megan truly made it one to remember. Thanks for the core memory, Caruso's. We will be back.

Nice open place. Yes it lacks the Cute Italian look. But nice to hear some Italian music playing…read more Looks to be in the same building of some Moose lodge? I do not know the history of this place? The service was really great. Prices were very reasonable. I got the Classic trio, wife got the spaghetti and Italian sausage. The portion was huge and the food was very good. Very solid taste homemade like it should be. Beer selection was not that big but a Stella is really all you need at a Italian place! There Italian dressing was very good I would suggest to ask for more to add to what they give you. So do go and enjoy.

Food was meh to me but husband seemed to like it, the garlic bread was really good but it all was…read morejust kind of bland. Overpriced as well. Older decor nothing special, kinda run down for a golf club, service was really friendly and fast. We might go back to try the pizza.

I was at the Bravo in Mason, Ohio yesterday along with my two sisters. We love this restaurant. The…read morefood is always delicious. Serving sizes are beyond generous. Paul was our waiter, he's alway very polite and attentive. He's so knowledgeable about everything on the menu. The restaurant is always nice and clean. The atmosphere is comfortable and pleasing. The whole staff is friendly, they make you feel at home and appreciate you as a customer. We will definitely be returning for more delicious meals.

Tried this for lunch and it was fabulous. The fried ravioli is tasty. Great ambiance and perfect…read morefor date night as well.

Il Gusto is not only one of THE best hole in the wall restaurants, it is also THE best Italian…read morewe've had in the area! Though spartan, the classic vibes and service are very welcoming! We had better service here than most "normal" sit down restaurants. And the food...not one item we have tried was bad, the vast majority have been the best in their category. Best mozzarella sticks: it's obvious it's a higher quality mozz than whatever everyone else uses. Crispy perfection! Best GF/cauliflower pizza: lots of toppings to choose from (though somehow chicken isn't an option on DD) and again, from the mushrooms to the sauce, you can taste the difference. They make the sauces in house! According to my husband, best Chicken Parm he has had since moving here! You get a healthy portion. And...best cannoli in the area! Growing up in a predominantly Italian and Polish area, I have been lucky to have REALLY good Italian pastries...and their cannoli was reminiscent of those times. This has been the ONLY cannoli in the greater Cincy area that is worth consuming, IMO. All in all, we would dine in at Il Gusto constantly, if we lived closer. Glad they're on DoorDash though! If you are in the Kenwood area, and want a break from the chaos and crowds, Il Gusto is close by!

Good pizza, fresh dough and crispy crust ends. The staff there are friendly and will let you eat…read moreyour pizza there if you order ahead online. I would definitely go back! It's a fast casual setting with a few tables/order online or at the counter yourself.

We ordered takeout. The pizzas were delicious. We had 2 build-your-own 9" Chicago-style deep dish…read morepizzas. My husband had the red sauce, mozzarella, banana peppers, sausage, pepperoni, and green peppers. I had the signature white sauce, mozzarella, spinach, green peppers, and olives. We haven't tried the New York style yet. My husband and I are now big fans. We grew tired of our favorite go-to joints and decided to try something new. We are glad we did! The service at the pick-up window on the side of the restaurant was friendly, and the pizza was ready when we arrived on time. I will definitely keep this in rotation.

This was our second time ordering from two cities. We travel from out of town at least once a year…read more I think their pizza is phenomenal and their ranch dressing is delicious. I wish their bootleg bread was a little bigger for the price, but again this flavor can't be beat! We had the stockyard pizza, house, salad, pepperoni bootleg bread, and we ordered an extra container of branch to take home with us. I will also note that both times I've gone to two cities, the young person at the counter was genuinely kind and courteous. It was just enough to mention that I noticed, because many times anymore that is missing from customer service in general. Looking forward to our next trip to the Cincinnati area and hoping to dine in for that experience.