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!

Just had an amazing dinner here, food was incredible but what really stood out was our waitress!…read moreMallory was incredible and made us feel so comfortable and welcome. Felt like a family dinner with a few great friends. Highly recommend!

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

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!

Col Cod Sandwich - So good! Crispy light batter…read more Experienced great service. Cozy atmosphere. Beautiful leaded windows near the bar. Yummy fruity drinks. Neighborhood is great for an after dinner stroll.

The waitress was right on point! We even asked for the manager to tell her how pleased we were…read more Tiramsu was the best we have ever had. Same for the artichoke dip. It gets busy so we went for lunch.

Lunch with friends here was excellent! Service was friendly and atmosphere was warm and welcoming!…read moreStarted out meal with coffee, my friends got the cappuccino pistachio and enjoyed them. I ordered the latte macchiato with vanilla, it was delicious and my friends also thought it was great; sharing is caring and all that jazz. We shared the crostone, it was more than enough for the three of us! Great flavors, we really enjoyed trying the various toppings. I ordered the the caprese panini as my entree. It is a very generous portion!! I ate less than half and am not upset about leftovers! The fries that came with it were spectacular! Nice and crispy, just the right amount of salty, a perfect compliment to the panini! My friends ordered pizzas, which were also generous portions for an individual or could easily be shared!

Guys I went to Italy. VV's is better. Seriously. Pasta…read moresalads oh my. I do feel their coffee could be better or at least a little more consistent. Sometimes it taste like just a cup of milk.

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

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.

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!!

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.

We sat outside with our dog, they brought him a water bowl. Service was wonderful, they explained…read morethe menu and gave suggestions. Food was perfectly spaced out. We had the bread and butter and the caprese salad, tomatoes were perfect. I loved the cacio e Pepe it was so good I am still thinking of it. The cavatelli was wonderful as well, great flavor and pasta cooked perfect. I wasn't the biggest fan of the pizza my but my family loved it. The popes chocolate salame was absolutely perfect.

Wonderful brick oven pizza. Check out their offerings....Quattro Formaggi, Pesto chicken, All the…read moremeat, and even a Cincinnati Chili pizza too.... They offer the usual American 16" and their special wood fire pies at 12" . Also consider their pasta dishes as well. Service is very good. Parking in the back. Wine selection is very good

We loved this local spot. Service was excellent, and the indoor dining area is open and welcoming…read more There is also an outdoor dining option for non rainy days. We were there for lunch and were having a hard time deciding what pizza types to have when the waitress suggested that we choose 2 types per pizza. That worked out perfectly! We loved the meats paired with the prosciutto and fig. The pepperoni and hot honey was also outstanding. The wood fired crust was perfectly chewy, and I love that they use flour from Italy to make it. I definitely understand why the reviews for this place are so high. And it was packed on a Wednesday at lunch.

Came in last week for the first time with my family and the food was amazing. Erin was very helpful…read morein choosing the best dishes, she was very knowledgeable. We will definitely be back!

This is hands down the best Italian restaurant I've ever eaten at! The food was absolutely amazing,…read moreand the staff was so friendly and welcoming. Jayda was my server, and she did an amazing job. She was very professional, kind, and attentive. I highly recommend this place--I can't wait to come back!