I took my boyfriend here for his birthday and the experience was wonderful. Neither of us had been…read morethere before. Lindsey was amazing she made it such a special experience. She walked us through the menu and made some great suggestions. The food was incredible. We will definitely be back and asking for Lindsey!

Our server, Mark, was just above awesome. impeccable service and great food…read more One thing: the "ricotta" in the menu is really homemade butter. delicious indeed, just inaccurate. Still definitely a 5 star and we'll go back when in the area.

Had an unforgettable dinner at Sotto! Cozy, intimate, and warm atmosphere paired with world-class…read morefood. Every single plate brought out was a hit. The staff is super knowledgeable about wine pairings and ingredients. Perfect spot for date nights, celebration dinners, or taking family out for something special. 10/10 experience!

Sotto is one of those places that just gets it right. The food was absolutely delicious, the…read moreatmosphere was intimate and inviting, and the service was outstanding. Every dish felt thoughtful and beautifully executed without being overly fussy. It's the kind of restaurant that makes you want to slow down, enjoy your meal, and stay a little longer. Great food, great ambiance, and excellent service--definitely worth a visit. I'll be back!

Inside is nice, tan and green and modern aesthetic…read more Waiter/tress was very nice. Attentive and ensured all was good for us. Garlic knots were incredible. Tasted fresh, and came with a slightly sweet tomato sauce. Would highly recommend! Gnocchi with pesto sauce was freakin incredible! Was hard to not finish (even though we were so full!) could eat the sauce by itself Pasta vodka was delicious too! Was slightly undercooked (pasta was a little hard) but the sauce was really good and would get it again! The tiramisu would delectable. Creamy and good size to share for two. Definitely a must get! If we lived in Cincinnati, this would be a spot we frequent once every few months. Its high quality ingredients and recipes, as well as reasonable prices, would drive us here for every date night. Highly highly recommend!!

The homemade pasta was amazing. I appreciate the fact the put our Caesar salad on two plates plates…read morewhen we noted we wanted to "split" a salad. I ordered salmon and it was nicely prepared and crisp on the outside with summer vegetables. The butter sauce was too voluminous for the dish and overwhelmed what was supposed to be a "light" dish - it was super heavy with melted butter. The environment for a Wednesday evening was busy! We had a bit of an issue in that we made the reservation over two weeks ago with the specific request to be seated away from the kitchen door, and we ended up being seated right near the very small hostess area and of course, next to the kitchen door. Our server mostly made up for it with good service and a very nice demeanor.

My husband and I chose Mama's for our anniversary dinner and had a wonderful experience! We…read morefrequent another pasta restaurant in town and wanted to try something new that also had several Italian classics to choose from. It was all delicious, service was wonderful, vibes were beautiful, and I felt the food came at a good value for what we ordered. Mainstrasse in Covington is an experience and Mama's is part of that! We sat outside on the patio to take it all in- highly recommend in nice weather. The building itself is beautiful and both the inside and outside feature artsy details in the decor that I really appreciated. My favorite was the mismatched plates, which were darling and cozy! Our waitstaff was quick and friendly, allowing us to order all at once and bringing things out with great timing- quickly, but not until we finished a course so we weren't rushed. We appreciated getting in and out relatively quick as we had a sitter at home. We decided to go a little all out and try a lot of items together. First, the focaccia and ricotta was enjoyable but not my favorite bread starter I've had. It hit the spot but I wasn't raving about it like another one of my favorite whipped ricotta starters across town. The arancini, however, was fantastic- probably our favorite thing we ate. Hot, crispy, and paired with a delicious spicy marinara that was super standout and flavorful. Next we got the stonefruit panzanella, which was beautiful and really yummy. The burrata was delicious in particular and while the cherries and peaches weren't the best I've had all season, they worked well together in this dish. For our entrees, we split both the chicken parmesan and the limone pasta. The chicken parmesan was huge, we both had a large piece even after it was split. The pasta had that delicious marinara from earlier and we really enjoyed it, which is saying a lot for a simple marinara spaghetti. The chicken was very thin and crispy. I liked the limone even better- it was very lemon forward which can be hard to achieve in a creamy sauce. We only wished we tried more shapes of pasta because it's made in house and the spaghetti was the perfect level of al dente in our opinions. We were super full, but ordered the cookie platter to finish the meal. We split a couple of the 6 cookies that came in 3 varieties, but took the rest home! The chewy almond/amaretto cookie was our favorite and really unique. My husband also had an old fashioned and commented that he liked it a lot. I would have expected this much food to come out to much more than it did- $100! I feel that is a great value for a special occasion considering we were stuffed and tried a ton of menu items. Overall, this was such an indulgent and fun experience and I'd highly recommend Mama's to anyone who is looking for a yummy Italian experience with comfort food classics in a fun, cozy Covington setting.

Here's the deal: amazing Italian restaurant with a unique decor. Great seating outside and even a…read morerooftop section to explore on a beautiful night. The menu is small, but the food is wonderful! Our service was excellent! Highly recommended Mama's

We made a reservation for the Chef's Experience, which lets you sit by the open kitchen and watch…read morethe staff prepare the dishes. My 10 year old was really excited about it. Our reservation was at 7:30 and we arrived around 7:25. When we got there I noticed the table near the chef's counter was still occupied, but we weren't too concerned since the party already had their to-go bags on the table. About 15 minutes passed and they ended up ordering dessert (slowly), so it became clear they weren't leaving anytime soon. The manager offered us a different table and apologized, but Lola had been really looking forward to the chef's seating since that's specifically what we reserved. In the end we waited about an hour, which was frustrating, especially since the other party could clearly see we were waiting. Overall it was an awkward situation to be in. That said, the staff handled the situation very kindly. The manager offered Lola a tour of the kitchen and the chance to meet the chef. My daughter was a little nervous and wanted me to go with her, but it seemed like the invitation was meant just for her and they didn't want adults in the kitchen (I get it!). The manager noticed she was scared and took her hand and walked her through the kitchen which made my daughter feel at ease. It was a thoughtful gesture and they were incredibly apologetic the whole time. Again, it was just an awkward situation overall. Plus we were starving. The food, however, was fantastic. The pasta was made from scratch and tasted incredibly fresh. The eggplant parmigiana was excellent, and I especially loved the "Via-misu." Despite the long wait, the staff was so kind and apologetic that it actually made us want to come back and try the experience again.

Via Vite is an Italian place right on fountain square in Cincinnati. I really enjoyed everything I…read morehad here! For appetizers, I had their arancini, veal meatball, and octopus. I really like the arancini and meatball but did find the octopus to be overly salty. For entree I had their bone in short rib and a peppered pinwheel sausage as a side. I really like both, but my one knock on it was that the sauce used for the short rib was pretty strong

Atmosphere, staff was amazing. Highly recommend the New York bone in strip steak. Dessert was…read moredelicious. Much better than going to a steakhouse.

A friend and I went to the Davidson on a Tuesday night and it was phenomenal. The ambiance was…read moregreat, the food was even better, and the general manager Gerret was super friendly and made us feel welcomed. Totally recommend visiting the Davidson for a special night out!

We were greeted with a beautiful, cozy and charming establishment upon walking in and seated almost…read moreimmediately. Each main dish comes with minestrone soup, garlic bread and salad - each of which was phenomenal. Without a doubt some of the best garlic bread I've ever had. I tried out the Spaghetti alla Montecristo, a spaghetti dish baked with chicken liver and mushrooms, and it did not disappoint. The prices here are a bit spendy, but I understand a small restaurant nestled in downtown has to do what it can in order to survive. If you're looking to have an unforgettable date night with great Italian food, this is the place!

Food was pretty good, not TOO special. Nothing crazy. Garlic bread was amazing. The cannoli was…read moredelicious and you got large carafes for a good price! Interior was cute and vibey Service was bad and rude. Actually have not had a server be that rude to my face except when I went to one of those restaurants where you pay for them to be rude to you.

Been wanting to try Losanti for years, I'm so glad I finally did! We will 100% be back! Our server…read moreChris was amazing, service was impeccable. He gave great recommendations and was super knowledgeable. I'm a bartender at a similar restaurant in town, and all the little details about service that I feel like go unnoticed by most guests were executed perfectly. Give that man a raise! Ambiance: we had reservations for the patio and I was a little worried the heat would be too much but they have a bunch of ceiling fans, and it's pretty well shaded. The plants were gorgeous! Food: you can't go wrong with anything on this menu. Every single dish was delicious. The highlights for me were probably the truffle spaghetti and focaccia!

Finally got to try out Losanti! Always heard good things, and it didn't disappoint…read more Everything in the menu was really delicious, and unique. The wait time for the drinks was the only thing that took exceptionally long, so our server comped our appetizers which was much appreciative. If you get one thing, let that be the focaccia!! It melts in your mouth.

Primavista is genuinely one of my favorite restaurants in Cincinnati, and it never fails to…read moreimpress. Located on the ground floor of an unassuming high rise in the Incline district - it almost feels like stepping back 30 years in time when you walk in. The service has never not been top-notch, and we always seem to get a table next to the window with an absolutely spectacular view of Cincinnati and the skyline. The food is also excellent as well - from appetizers to salads, to entrees, to desserts. My favorite entree is the shrimp and gnocchi in their amazing saffron cream sauce, and the bruschetta with goat cheese and honey is to die for. For dessert, the only way to go is the bread pudding - trust me on this one. There is a reason its so hard to get reservations to Primavista - don't miss your chance to try them out for yourselves if you haven't been!

My wife and I celebrated our 48th anniversary at this restaurant. They gave us a wonderful window…read moreseat. Unfortunately, the day was rainy and everything was fogged in. After we got seated and our cocktails arrived, the waitress pointed out the window. The weather was clearing and the Lord gave us a magnificent rainbow. The food was great, the view ended up amazing. Special thanks to the staff for working with the Lord to give us a memorable experience.

We celebrated our 19th wedding anniversary at Nicola's Ristorante…read more We were seated in a room with a gorgeous, big candelabra. We chose some dishes from specials like buffalo burrata with strawberries, and pea pasta with mushrooms, which was simply mouthwatering . Also, we chose a cacio e pepe in some unusual variation, which was super tasty. We finished the evening with Crème brûlée and chocolate lava cake very- very delicious. Can't wait to come back to try some more of the menu items soon

I unfortunately do not make enough money to go to restaurants in this price range on a normal…read morebasis, but shoutout restaurant week for making it more palatable. Ambiance and service were both awesome - very professional yet also cool. For my three courses, I went with the mussel guazzetto, the braised lamb spaghetti alla chitarra, and the moulard duck breast. My favorite were the mussels, but I wasn't blown away given the price point.