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!

The most delicious pizza I give a 10 to this place delicious food very friendly peopleread more

We were waited on by one of Maggiano's best servers. Ken our waiter did a fantastic job. The…read morecalamari was cooked perfectly. The marinara sauce had just the right amount of spice. My entree was rigatoni with a creamy Marsala sauce with tender chicken strips and mushrooms. My rigatoni was well balanced, just the right spice. My girlfriend thought it was the best lasagna she ever had The tiramisu was top-notch and A large portion we both enjoyed it. Every bite was delicious. The place was nice and clean. The service was great. The food was excellent, and the prices were reasonable. We will be back. Coming back to our waiter "Ken" He provides the service that you would expect at a top-notch fancy restaurant He came to the front door to greet me when I came in and let me know where my lady was sitting He anticipates our needs. We were low on butter and it magically appeared. We never had to ask for refills on our beverages. He was very attentive and took care of them. He checked with us after we got our meal to make sure it was correct and we were happy with it He quickly brought us our check and containers for our leftovers This is top-notch Service definitely a five star rating

The service is still great. The new menu, not so much. The new bread is four attached dinner rolls…read morethat are kind of sweet, not that 'classic Italian' loaf we know and love. The cheese ravioli filling has an off putting level of creaminess and little flavor. My family started going to the original Clark Street location shortly after it opened in like 1992, and it was always first choice for celebrations. They were even our second choice for our wedding reception in 2011. My two favorite items are gone. Without the spinach and artichoke al forno and chicken and spinach manicotti, there's no longer any reason to patronize Maggiano's.

This Italian gem is always amazing! My family and I have eaten here several times over the years…read moreand it has been consistent every time. The inside is so cute and well decorated. The huge fireplace in the first dining area is beautiful! The service is always friendly, fast and attentive. This past visit we got the bread for the table like always and it was fresh and delicious. We like that it is a selection of different breads from the bakery! I got the mushroom ravioli and it was incredible. My parents got the linguine carbonara to share. It was fantastic as well. Everything is very well-seasoned plated nicely. The portions are very large so the ability to share is nice. For dessert my parents got the spumoni and I got the toasted almond after-dinner coffee. I cannot wait to return the next time we are around Madeira!

3.5! Venue is tucked away in an unassuming part of town. Restaurant opens to their large ovens and…read moredisplay case of deserts, very classic Italian cookies, cakes etc. Venue is leaning towards the older fashioned Italian decor, lots of brick and dark wood, charming in a way that you know these recipes are tried and true. Chicken picatta was served slightly soupy with the butter lemon sauce, and I prefer a creamier sauce. The pasta and bread were solid and we came on a half off wine bottle day. Patio out back was romantic and will request seating out there on a cool summer date night.

Stopped into Tavola in Madeira and had a great experience. Walked right in and was able to grab…read moreseats at the bar immediately, which was a huge plus. The pizza was excellent -- fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with quality ingredients. The cocktails at the bar were just as good, well-balanced and thoughtfully made. Service at the bar was friendly and efficient, and the overall vibe was relaxed but upscale enough to feel like a treat. Everything from start to finish was smooth and enjoyable. Definitely looking forward to coming back.

It was crowded in this small restaurant in Madeira! We snagged the last table on a Saturday night…read more The arancini were cute little but size pieces. It was definitely crowded so our service was a bit slow since everyone was busy. We ordered pizzas and pastas to try. The pastas were typical, nothing too special. I could tell they were homemade pasta which is always nice. The pizzas were great! Cooked well with the crust still airy and fluffy. Lots of good flavors there! We would definitely come back for the pizza and appetizers!

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!

Forno never disappoints. This is one of my top five fav places in Cincy that I recommend to all my…read morefriends. I can't help but go back to the same things that I LOVE when I go. Goat cheese + honey bruschetta, Caesar salad, and the world's best short rib pasta we mix up almost every time because they rotate their menu. Never had one we didn't like! 10/10 recommend their cocktails too. Another thing they rotate. I always ask for recommendations based off my preferences and they do well!

I had dinner with friends here and all of us combined ordered a wide selection of the menu. I can…read moresay with certainty that all of the food is very well made and in fact I would rank Forno's as one of the best Italian restaurants in the city. Our servers were very charismatic as well as insightful. At one point even the manager came to check on our meal. I would recommend this place to anyone!

We had an excellent dinner at Forno. My only complaint is that parking was ridiculously difficult…read moreto find and it felt a bit crowded at times. It was a Friday night, so probably pretty normal. All of that said, our meal was delicious. We loved the arancini appetizer (the sauce is finished with a lemon zest and was excellent) and the bread with butter was so, so good (do not skip it). We shared a margarita pizza and it was delicious. I recommend waiting a minute for the crust/cheese to firm up but the flavor and crust were amazing. I had the bolognese and it was absolute perfection. It's a large serving and I had leftovers for a couple days. My husband got the cacio e Pepe. He liked it but I found it sort of flavorless and not enough pepper. For dessert, we had the Pope's salame. It's unique and very tasty! We could only eat half because we were so full but I'm glad we tried it.

I have never eaten in the restaurant. I have done carryout and Doordash with my family. Overall…read morethe food is very good and the prices are reasonable. They are higher of course on Doordash. Some times when ordering on Padrino's website you get free delivery if you order $60. Friday night (2 days ago) it wasn't there so we did doordash. The meatballs are very good. We ordered a Pepperoni pizza. I was disappointed in it; especially when it's over $20. I thought it was an average pizza with little cheese. My wife and son liked it. I would rather get a large Papa John's pizza for $10. I have gotten the chicken parmigiana twice now. It comes with a ton of Spaghetti. It is enough for a dinner and lunch with noodles to spare. It is good not great. The salads were very good and large - Caprese and feta with cranberries and mixed greens (I can't remember the name). The large appetizer for over $20 was not worth it. Yes you got 2 meatballs but the fried mozzarella and fried zucchini were bad. The garlic bread was small and average at best. My son and wife got pasta dishes. My wife's vodka sauce didn't have much flavor. Our bill 2 days ago was $150. I would not call it worthy of that price but the food in itself deserves 3.5 stars upgraded to 4.

Food was so good and the back patio on a sunny day was a perfect way to end a workday. Great…read moreselection of craft beers, pasta and pizza. Appetizer sampler is a must try if you want a starter. We had the lasagna, manicotti, vodka and sauce tortellini. Would order any of them again. For a birthday treat the gave us a cannoli and it was so good...I'm not normally a fan of cannolis but would come back and order this.

The pizza is incredibly good! Crust perfection, and the toppings are full of flavor! Simply a…read moremiracle! Generous sizes of pizza! I live just a few blocks away, and I could eat there every day! (Plainfield Road location.) Interesting menu! Friendly waitresses. Always plenty of food for sharing entrees and salads. I've never had less than a wonderful meal! Heading back now! Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Busy ice cream parlor with walk-up window, too! Usually busy--all returning customers. Clean restroom, too!

We tried Kreimers because we had purchased a CincySavers gift certificate. Wasn't really familiar…read morewith the area but the parking lot is down the street. Pizza and service was good. Will come back and try more items when it's warmer out.

Giving it a 3 cause the food is always good here ...otherwise a 2 ... I called in today at 4:30 for…read morea 6:00 pick up .. they couldn't take my order yet ..called at 5:00 for a 6:00 pick up young man took my order and phone number ( he wrote it down incorrectly to find out later )..told me to call around 5:30 which I did ... got there at 6:00 and was told there was a mix up but would now be 7:30 before my order would be ready !!! I drove from Kings Island area and had people at my house hanging wallpaper who I wanted to treat to a nice dinner ... shame on you Tony!!! Unacceptable.... You need better staff to handle the phone !!!!

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

Genuinely shocked by some of the negative reviews…read more I was visiting for work and stopped by on a weekday and really enjoyed my meal. I got the lamb chops and they were delicious. I'm no expert, but the citrus flavors really made the dish complete. Our waitress was fantastic. Very attentive and polite and extremely knowledgeable. She gave us a quick rundown of the menu and answered all of our questions. The ambiance was full of life, beautiful decorations, and great lighting. I forgot to take a picture of our bundino desert because it was that good. It was demolished in short order, but you should try it! It was a dark chocolate pudding that was rich and creamy. Trust me, I normally never order desert at restaurants (as with most men haha) but I would order it again and again.

Nice place for a date night, we selected this restaurant to celebrate my Birthday, and it did not…read moredisappoint! As a starter, we had the arancini, which were ok, but the star of the meal was the Cacio e Pepe served in the cheese wheel with service at the table! Pasta was on point, very traditional and tasty with the extra cheese on top!