Twelve08 makes a pretty good pizza. The outer crust has the right mix of crusty elasticity, and the…read moretoppings are excellent. The crust beneath the toppings is a bit soggy, something to work on. And sure, the lighting is reminiscent of Denny's, but nothing's perfect. This evening I arrived at 8:40, to be told the kitchen was closed. 20 minutes before closing. And the bartender seemed a bit put out that I did not elect to stay. When I had come for dinner. Tip for budding restauranteurs: keep your posted hours. Don't have customers show up to find they won't get served.

Best pizza we have ever had. Service and atmosphere is great. Love it and will be backread more

9.3 Not a 7.9 or…read moreeven a 8.1. Lunch special - 2 slices & a fountain drink all for $11. Can't beat it! Don't listen to some review fool who never scores in the 8s or 9s.

It's not a five star pizza. Definitely 4 star. But being in a Cincinnati suburb. It's a 5. Crispy…read morecrust. Great sauce. Perfect amount of cheese. Wonderful service. When I walked in. I felt like I was in an nyc pizzeria. Just a bit bigger. The owner is from Brooklyn and NJ. He came down around Covid.

Strong's is like a small bar/pizzeria. Right in the heart of Reading. Watch your step into the…read moreplace as there is an incline going in and a decline leaving. Pickup was easy as the wait staff was ready to retrieve my order out of a warmer. Get the fish hero. It's huge and delicious! The fries were good, too. I would have taken a picture but I was enjoying the lunch hour and music in my car. What a great lunch I just had! I'll be back!

Looking for a break from chain pizza, Strong's is a good choice…read more Hearty sauce and toppings. Decent service. Good prices. No pretentious claptrap. The spinach dip is the bomb too. Unless you want cardboard pizza or ridiculous toppings, Strong's is a strong choice.

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!

For such an unknown pizza place I have to say I was kinda blown away at how good and classic…read moreItalian style this pizza was. I'm normally just a cheese pizza guy but I will be back to try more specialty pies.

The best Stomboli in the tri-state. Pretty darn good pizza…read moreas well. The Bronx bomber pizza is most delicious. Albeit my favorite is triple bacon, light cheese, well done. My second favorite is Italian sausage, onion, jalapeños, light cheese and well done. Garlic knots are great. Pam loves their steak hoagies. Suzie loves the Bronx bomber. My favorites is the stromboli.

AMAZING pizza! I had Roc-A-Fellas for the first time in years, recently. I forgot how much I…read moreenjoyed their pizza. I hate that I had to use a 3rd party service for delivery, which is what made my overall cost ridiculous. Their actual prices are very reasonable. I wasn't able to get into the actual restaurant, but the last time I was there, it had the local pizza joint vibe. I'd like to go in again because you can get pizza by the slice, which is great for me because I don't necessarily want a whole pizza some days. Do yourself a favor and order/visit ROC-A-Fellas. Their pizza is fabulous.

Ordered for delivery and they missed an entire pizza. Tried calling them multiple times but no…read moreanswer. $30+ for a salad and cold fries. Would not recommend!

It's delicious and original Italian food , service is good prices so reasonable and I will go back…read moreagain and again

We have been coming here since the opening. The pizzas and hoagies are awesome. But for the last…read moresix months, the service has been pretty poor. Busy Friday or Saturday night and only one waitress. Tonight two waitresses, but two other tables were waited on before us even though we arrived before them. May need to do takeout only.

Our group from the Y ate at Krimmer's Italiinette on Galbreath, today. The service was fast,…read morefriendly, and efficient. I had forgotten how wonderful their pizza is. All of the he food here is always great.

Beer. Yup! Their own stuff. Only tried a couple but thoroughly enjoyed them, I had the Reel Good…read moreDry Irish Stout. Not quite like a Guinness but lighter and very smooth. Wife had an ale, and she really enjoyed it. Now, the pizza! Mmmm! Homemade dough and sauce, we hit a plain cheese and I can say it was probably the best tasting pizza I've had in a while. Now, it's not like a typical brewery either TVs hanging everywhere and noisy. This is in a house, nice seating, cozy and comfortable and you can achieved conversation without raising your voice. They occasionally have live music , folks playing original stuff. Definitely coming back with friends!

This spot is really cool. We stopped in on a cold Sunday and we were the only people in there,…read morewhich allowed us to visit with the owner and his wife. They live upstairs and have made this brewery a family affair, with their father and son brewing the beer. We tried three IPA's, a stout, and a sour, all were fantastic. Since this is their family home, the ambiance is cozy and welcoming. We can't wait to come back in warmer weather or for one of their listening room evenings. Stop in if you're a fan of beer.

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.

We had a large group, but they took good care of us. Food was hot portions were good. I recommended…read morethis place to my meetup group.

We had heard about this restaurant from a friend so we decided to try it for lunch. It's right on…read moreWyoming Avenue at the border of Wyoming and Lockland. The lunch and dinner menus are the same but they have a variety of daily specials. We kept it simple for lunch: a hamburger with fries and a veggie burger with Saratoga chips. The burger was big and tasty but the veggie patty didn't have much taste and the texture was too soft. It's not something I would order again. A soft drink and a beer (the place is also a brew pub) ran up a bill of $40. It's primarily an Italian place but there are several non-Italian choices from Fish & Chips to Rueben sandwiches. It has a nice, cozy ambiance and service was prompt and courteous. It could easily become my local hangout except it's just a little too far from my home. That being said I do plan to revisit and try some of their Italian fare. Free parking on the street or in their lot. Full bar.