We had a lovely couples dinner at Carmelo's. Great service and food and beer and apps and…read moredessert!! A Covington gem! Highly recommended

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

I've been wanting to come here for years. Heard nothing but great things about Pepp & Dolores. My…read morebest friend and I just finished a 5K nearby and wanted to grab lunch. I mentioned this place and with no hesitation she said yes. I love the vibe outside and inside. Very laid back and relaxed feel. Also the natural lighting is inviting. Makes me feel like I'm in Europe. The food and drink menu looked so good that it was hard to choose what I want. My bestie mentioned it is tapas style which I love. So we shared our dishes. We ordered: Drinks: -House red- Cirelli, Montepulciano D'Abruzzo -Barbera Blend Salad: -Gem- gem lettuce, walnut, ubriaco Rosso cheese, croutons, citrus Caesar dressing, parmigiano-reggiano Lunch: -Limone- Spaghetti, Meyer Lemon, chili flake, parmigiano-reggiano, garlic breadcrumbs, Ricotta -Funghi- Maccheroni alla Chitarra, wild mushrooms, sherry cream, Parmigiano-Reggiano Since we didn't make reservations, we sat at the bar and our food came out right away. The salad was very light and had great flavor. Both the pastas were amazing but the limone is hands down my fave. Both wines paired well with my meals. Would I come back? Absolutely. I know my fiancée would love it here! What a great experience! Food and drinks were on point. All fresh ingredients and hand made.

We booked a reservation for my birthday while in town celebrating and were ecstatic to be seated in…read morethe quaint basement bar. Our server was amazing and even gave us some other recommendations while we are in town! We started with the meatballs and devoured them. My husband commented how much the sauce reminded him of his Sicilian grandmother's sauce growing up. Hubby ordered the Sunday Sauce while I immediately knew I wanted the Limone! I now have a new favorite and immediately started searching for options closer to home once our trip ended. The balance of the lemon and ricotta with the spaghetti is absolutely divine! We loved the gelato options as our celebration came to an end.

Excellent food and I'm very pleased with the service here too. Great atmosphere and very friendly…read morepeople.

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!

The pizza was hot. The drinks were cold. The service was good…read more We ordered a large pepperoni pizza with half mushroom and half pineapple. My husband ordered a beer, (local brewery Son's of Toil Red Ale) a draught root beer for me and a lemonade for my grandson. We never get dessert but my grandson won me over and he ordered the Ghirardelli Triple Chocolate Brownie. He was quite pleased!

Good food, great service, perfect atmosphere for a family…read moreand friends to enjoy a meal together.

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!!

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.

The food was amazing, atmosphere was very peaceful and perfectly lit, the waiter was extremely…read morepolite and professional, the food came extremely quickly, and the food was delicious. 5 star meal for 30 dollars and perfect service. salmon and grilled chicken sandwich were some of the best food I've ever eaten on a road trip. would 100 percent recommend. probably my best lunch ever.

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!

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.

This is the most ridiculously priced mediocre Italian food I've experienced. My friends chose it …read more I had a glass of superTuscan red and a bowl of sticky pasta with fatty pancetta . My friend has a bowl of risotto that looked like mush. There was a dessert on the menu for $27- not a typo . If looking for good Italian in Cincinnati, do yourself a favor and go to Forno or Pepp and Dolores. Much better food for same or less money .

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.

Went and tried Tony's last night. I was just driving her out and thought let's try a new Italian…read morerestaurant. Tony's is in a strip mall, but don't let that throw you off. I was impressed by how quickly we were seated on a Saturday night. The meal started with the appetizer of mozzarella sticks and salad for my friend. The salad was as basic as basic gets. My friend was not a fan. He asked if maybe in the future, they could put a little cheese on the salad. The mozzarella sticks were absolutely incredible. I'm a big connoisseur of mozzarella sticks and these were really incredible. Dusted with lots of Parmesan. They were awesome. Maybe the best mozzarella sticks I've ever had. Then, it was waiting for the main course. They cook from scratch, so it takes time, but it was well worth it. Both of us got the spaghetti and meatballs, and were pleasantly surprised. Now, if you don't like chunky sauce, this may not be your thing. But, I'm a guy that normally doesn't like chunky sauce, but I just kind of moved that around a little bit and the taste was really great. They had kind of a garlic knot roll as the bread item. I liked it, but I felt like it could've had a little bit more garlic butter on it overall, a very enjoyable time at Tony's. Definitely a casual joint, definitely no huge frills, but if you're just out for a solid Italian dinner in the Cincinnati/Montgomery area, you're in for a treat. I definitely will be back.

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

WOW!! We loved our first Terry's experience!! We walked in after getting an ice cream…read morerecommendation from someone local when we were just passing through, not knowing what to expect, and were so surprised at how awesome this place is. The ice cream bar is WONDERFUL!! There are so many different item and flavor choices, and everything is fresh and made to order. I recommend the cotton candy shake. They also had my favorite Monster Energy flavor stocked and it's very hard to find so this was a great surprise. The service here is also phenomenal - both cashiers I met helped me quickly and with big smiles. The bathrooms are very clean as well. This place is very high on my recommendation list - check it out asap!!

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!'