Having a birthday on Valentine's Day has always felt special to me. I love seeing couples…read morecelebrating their love all around me. As I get older, I try to love myself a little more, so each year I treat myself to something a little extra special. This year, that was Carmelo's. Honoring his Bisnonno, Carmelo Caserta, Chef Billy Grise & his longtime friend, Chef Mitch Arens, opened this slice of Sicily in 2024. They make you feel at home with a warm intimate atmosphere, top tier service & food so good you're sure to come back time & time again. My Server, Deron, was so friendly & helpful. His professionalism & expertise shined all throughout the evening! After explaining the full menu to & carefully selecting a signature cocktail for me, Carmie's Kiss, I selected the hand pulled Mozzarella served with Grilled Focaccia & Olive Oil, the savory & spicy Garlic Soup, the cheesy crispy Potatoes served with a Calabrian Chili Mayo, and the hearty indulgent Oxtail Ragu. Each bite I took whisked me away to another world filled with enticing scents, beautiful colors & bold flavors! Then, when I thought I was finished, Deron surprised me with a delicious slice of Tiramisu served with a delightful glass of Pinot Grigio, and it was absolutely heavenly!! I had such a lovely experience & I am so excited to go back again. My favorite bites were the deliciously perfect Potatoes & Oxtail Ragu! Whether you're celebrating a special day, going on a date night, or treating yourself, this is the perfect place to step away from your worries & celebrate life. Truly a 10/10 experience!! 434 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011 https://www.eatatcarmelos.com/ Instagram & TikTok: @biteswithmissb

Exceeds expectations all around. Beautiful space, intimate…read moreand personal seating, and staff that clearly love their jobs. We did our research and took most of the recommendations of our fantastic server Harris. The Cauliflower flabbered my gasts it was so amazing. The crispness of the cauliflower, the bright spark of the lemon aoli, and the warmth of the toasted almond slivers come together in perfect bites all around. The Garlic Soup had five forms of garlic and transports you to a sixth dimension. Needs to be corrected in the menu description as it DOES NOT share well and if you love your table mates you will get individual portions. The Crispy Garlic Alfredo was so decadent and delightful. Definitely not for the faint of heart but a mound of pasta worth dying for IMO. The Tomahawk Pork was unfortunately our last dish and didn't get appreciated as it deserved due to logistics/stomach space. But it was perfectly crisped and ooeygooey on top with a vodka sauce with a kick. PS: we thought the experience was classy from the start but the labeling of the leftovers sealed the deal. Name and date, just their process not a special request from us. Cute since the Alfredo didn't last 24 hours.

We had an unforgettable experience at Pepp & Dolores last night. It's rare that a restaurant…read moremanages to combine incredible food with such genuine, heartfelt hospitality. My husband and I went to dinner for our 10 year anniversary after a very difficult week for our family, and we were honestly too emotionally drained to make decisions. Our server, Jasmine, kindly took the reins and chose our meal for us -- which turned out to be the best decision we could have made. Every single dish she brought out was phenomenal. We started with the artichokes, arancini, and whipped ricotta -- each one better than the last. Then came the lemon pasta, spicy vodka pasta, shrimp, spaghetti and meatballs, and veal scallopini. Everything was absolutely delicious and clearly made with so much care. By the end we were so full we couldn't even attempt dessert. What made the evening truly special, though, was the kindness of the team. Levi, the GM, went so far out of his way to make us feel cared for and welcomed during a moment when we really needed it. The warmth and compassion we experienced there meant more than I can adequately put into words. Restaurants often talk about hospitality, but the team at Pepp & Dolores truly embodies it. Thanks for an evening we will never forget.

Our servers Gina and Chloe were amazing! Very tentative and had great recommendations and banter!…read moreWill definitely be asking for them every time we come back! Can't forget how amazing the food always is here as well.

This is going to be a quick review since its an update…read more.. I drove almost 3 and a half hours total to get to this guys food truck this afternoon. If that doesnt say how good it is then let me summarize it a little bit. The lobster feels Fresh, the bread its the perfect ratio for the BIG amount of lobster that they put on them, awesome flavors, great service and the price even though at first glance you may say its a little up there... LOOK AT THE PICS! They dont shy on the lobster meat, its well worth it. 'You wont finish the roll and stay with bread on the hand with no lobster, you may finish it and then use the fork for the lobster that fell on the plate' Highly recommend them!

I was super excited to check out this newest addition to the food truck scene. They offer Seafood…read moreand Italian cuisine that is native to Connecticut, which I moved here from. My first experience was so good, I have been back several more times. Just a great family owned business. Lets talk about the Lobster roll. I am partial to the CT style, which is with butter. Their version was amazing. The roll was done just right. The lobster was high quality meaty chunks and there was plenty of it. It was cooked just right, tender and not rubbery! It comes with a side of Chips. My second try was the Meatball grinder. This was heaven. The meatballs and sauce are fantastic. Again, great bread too! Also comes with a side of chips. Now when I saw they had Hummel Hot Dogs, a New Haven CT Staple, I about lost it. They even had the correct bun, perfectly toasted. Its all about those little details! I enjoyed mine with kraut and cheese! Next up, the clam chowder... it had a nice smoky flavor to it. Finally, the baked Ziti and side of meatballs, which comes with Italian bread and butter. This sauce is "lick your plate clean" worthy. The pasta was al dente and again, these meatballs, omg. They still have several more items I need to try and ive seen some test menu items that are hopefully coming up that look so good! Okay so get the point? If you are craving some real seafood or Italian here in the Midwest, this is where you need to be! Follow them on their Facebook or on Streetfinder to see upcoming locations! They also offer catering!

Got a pickup order. Food came out on time. Everything was hot and fresh. The onion soup is my…read morefavorite.

You want to see the funniest garlic bread appetizer with cheese, pepperoni and extra garlic butter?…read more See the photo out. Yeah. Why offer breadsticks with provolone AND Garlic Bread with provolone, when they're just gonna give you whatever they want? I even tipped 20% up front! Won't be back for a VERY long time. Definitely no up front tipping in the app.

House made pasta and sauces? Yes please!…read more This is a delightful Italian restaurant. The wait staff is quick and resourceful. We tried several dishes. The meatballs were delightful, we added noodles . We also tried the mushrooms and orechiette. All were delightful! We ate outside so can't comment on the interior. However, on a nice summer night, I'd highly recommend dining on the patio.

Honey pizza - crust and toppings were great, but could use a little more sauce!…read moreGarlic knots - so soft and garlicky, favorite dish of the night Chicken picatta - great crust to the chicken and side salad had a nice dressing Cannoli cookie - very unique and tasty! Nice ambience and staff as well

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 was there about two years ago . I was on vacation from Las Vegas and my brother in law had gotten…read morethe pepperoni 2' long thin crust pizza with a nice cold 2 ltr bottle of Pepsi for around $23.00 .There were a lot of family members sharing this pizza so I didn't get as much as I'd normally eat so , after everyone had left I asked him if he'd take me to get the foot long pepperoni pizza which was only about $16.00 plus tax . It was so good that I tell everyone I can about Grandma's Pizza . This was in Milford Ohio . We're going back on vacation in a few months and I plan on getting more of your pizza . Thank you for a wonderful product ! Oh ... the prices are good but , it would be nice to have either Senior Discounts or Military Discounts . The establishment was pretty clean too .

Decent pizza but past that it's not saying much; picked up pies and the kitchen looked pretty gross…read moreand the inside lobby wasn't much cleaner. Nothing special here.

Tony's was exceptional. The staff was focused on providing great customer service and they were…read morepleasant, professional and informative. The food was GREAT, we started with the garlic cheese bread it was excellent crisp and uber cheesy. I had the eggplant rolatini it was delicious right blend of ingredients garlicky, cheesy and covered with marinara. There was spaghetti and meatballs by another of our diners which he raved about. Tony's special was enjoyed by another diner. Not one negative was mentioned at the table. The ambiance or lack there of was not a real concern, the pictures and posters were interesting enough. If they could put the lights on dimmers it would certainly help. Food and service were excellent and the atmosphere, strip mall Italian modern hahaha. I definitely recommend and we will return... You can see the similarities with Giovanni's on the West side which is a good thing

We visited Tony's Family Italian Restaurant on a Friday at Noon. It was not crowded in the least…read more In fact, for a period of time we were the only patrons in the restaurant. We wanted to come here because it's very close to our friend who joined us. We have been to Giovanni's many times and always enjoy it. They have stopped lunch service, which is a bummer because Giovanni's is much closer to us than Tony's. Oh... I don't know the family tree, but Giovanni's and Tony's are definitely related. Their menus are identical... well, almost. My favorite meal at Giovanni's is Giovanni's Special. At Tony's the same dish is known as Tony's Special. Anyway... I found the garlic knots more delicious at Tony's. The bread was tender and they had enough garlic butter on them it was easy to see. This same side at Giovanni's was always a 'throwaway', but at Tony's it was a star. I had to order the special, but I forgot to ask for penne rather than spaghetti. I wish the server has asked. When the meal arrived at the table I was a little disappointed, but even with spaghetti it was delicious. I don't know how they turn a tomato/eggplant mixture into an amazing sauce, but they do. Mark had the same thing and our friend had Fettuccine Carbonara and really enjoyed it. As always, there was enough for both lunch and take-home dinner. I hope Tony's stays around and that they continue with lunch hours. Even though it's a long drive, we always prefer going out for lunch over dinner and we'd be willing to make the drive.

We stopped here because our friends in Hillsboro said it was good. It's a gas station/deli/ice…read morecream parlor. We had a ready to go chicken sandwich and a salad. The chicken sandwich was delicious and we did the make your own salad at the salad counter. It all hit the spot! Fast, yummy and if you need gas it's here too! As Arnold said, 'I'll be back!'

This is our second time here; 1st time rating 5/5; today 3/5; we tried 2 different pizzas today;…read morepickle pizza and coney pizza Taste was good but would have like the crust more brown on the bottom and the edges of the pizza stuck to the aluminum foil it was baked on making it hard to pick up an edge piece