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This was incredible! Our server was super kind and helped recommend her favorite dishes. I loved both of the pastas that we tried, though the vodka sauce rigatoni was the big winner for me. You can really tell that they make everything in house, because the flavors were all next level. I loved it!
Incredible Italian eatery. The folks working this store are incredibly busy but still make the time to stop and ask how things are going or if we need anything. Cute little store with an old school Italian feel with an open kitchen at the bar. For sure will go back and try other dishes off the menu. It was so difficult as a '1st timer' here in what to order but our server was willing and able to discuss and recommend what to try. The chicken parm was the winner of our meal. It was dropped off at the table steaming hot along with meatball appetizer. We will for sure go back. Plan ahead and make reservations as seating is limited.
We birthday celebrated my daughter's 30th birthday here. We had a reservation, and the wait was not long for the table. The server was very friendly and gave us the rundown on the menu as most of us had never before been there. The garlic knots were the perfect appetizer! They were smothered in a type of roasted garlic sauce or butter, which was so delightful. I loved the fact that there were actual whole roasted garlic cloves. They were also served with ample marinara. We each enjoyed all of our selected entrées. I got the meatballs and added pasta and it was phenomenal. By far some of the best meatballs. My son ordered one of the pizzas, and the others ordered the rigatoni. All absolutely delicious. The pastas all had the perfect amount of sauce and flavor. The ambience was perfect for our birthday dinner celebration, but would also be a perfect choice for a date night. The one thing that threw a couple of us off was the fact that a 20% gratuity was automatically added to our checks. We honestly wanted to tip more than that, based on our terrific service, but it was just offputting. That is my only complaint. We all agree that we will be back. Well done!
We really enjoyed our dinner outside. The weather was perfect. Our server was helpful & knowledgeable about the menu. We had the Stromboli for starters that we really enjoyed. For the main course we shared a salad & the Rigatoni Vodka with meatballs. The meatballs had a very light lemon flavor that made them unique to us. So good.
10/10 service from our service Jada, 10/10 apps and entree and amazing drinks! Went with my sisters as we were visiting cinci to see Forrest Frank! I would highly recommend this place if you are visiting the area! Clean space and great atmosphere
Scratch Italian in downtown Cincinnati. Great atmosphere. Our three-top started with a large carafe of their home made sangria. We chose the white. It was tasty and refreshing. Next we had two apps, arancini and burrata. Both were creative and tasty, especially the burrata. We decided on three plates instead of sharing two, we probably would have been fine with two, but then we would not have had the eggplant parm. Each dish were very good, flavorful, and well-sized. Tiramisu topped it off. It was served in a Chablis glass. It was ok, but we downed it all. Service was cordial; our server was very young and mostly knew the menu. She'll be fine with more seasoning. I've added Rosie's to our Cincinnati rotation. You will enjoy the food and the experience.
Honey pizza - crust and toppings were great, but could use a little more sauce! Garlic knots - so soft and garlicky, favorite dish of the night Chicken picatta - great crust to the chicken and side salad had a nice dressing Cannoli cookie - very unique and tasty! Nice ambience and staff as well
Had Fried Lasagna Bites to start with and then the Gnocchi Genovese and Orecchiette Pugliese which were all fabulous. Great service and vibe. Would highly recommend!! Great for any age. Perfect for dinner before going to Aronoff or just because...
Stopped in for dinner. My wife and I have been here before and enjoyed the experience so we had high expectations. Our server was Lilly who did a great job managing her area while keeping us happy. We had a few hours to kill before walking g a few blocks to the Taft theater to see Jim Gaffigan. For dinner was had a bottle of red along with salads, garlic knots, my shrimp scampi, and my wife had the chicken parmigiana. Everything was excellent! I would highly recommend anything off the menu, all the pastas are homemade.
We were in town for the flying pig and we're hoping to carb load. We ordered our food to go and it tasted fantastic. The broccoli was seasoned well lightly cheesy and the lemon tied it all together. Loved it. The potatoes were also very good. Alot of butter and cheese. Well seasoned and cooked perfectly. The gnocchi was very flavorful. The sauce was amazing and the bits of cheese made it that much better. Baked ziti was VERY heavy and delicious. It was exactly what we wanted. The sauce tasted amazing and the added ricotta was a creamy touch. I can't speak to much else besides the person who gave me my food was really nice and it looked nice inside. People were dressed a little nicer.
I've tried the majority of the menu at this point and have yet to have anything I didn't like. The service is always quick, friendly and attentive. The seating is sometimes a little tight which makes conversation chaotic but we always have a good time.
Six of us arrived for a 6 pm reservation on a Tuesday. The place was surprisingly packed. By the time we were mid-meal, the restaurant had emptied out significantly. Perhaps it was an after-work crowd or a pre-event crowd. Either way, I was glad we had reservations. I had two cocktails. I started with the AFFOGATO MARTINI - Vanilla Gelato, Aged Rum, Espresso, Coffee Liqueur, Cherry. It came in a very frosty glass and it was tasty. As stated, it did come with gelato, but I was surprised to find it in the bottom of the glass. I had to eat it with a fork. It may have been better if it had been blended in because, while it was tasty, I'm not sure it imparted much flavor into the cocktail. Next I had an ITALIAN SURFER - Disaronno, Coconut Liqueur, Overproof Rum, Pineapple, Lime, Cranberry Bitters. It started off very sweet, but mellowed her time and was quite delicious. Mark and I ordered MUSHROOMS CARBONARA - Bacon, English Peas, Parmesan to share along with our meals. Clay and Amy had the RICOTTA TOAST - 'Nduja, Truffle Honey, Aged Balsamic. They enjoyed the ricotta toast and mushrooms carbonara were tasty. The taste was heavy on bacon and cheese and less so on mushroom. That said, we did enjoy them. I ordered BUCATINI CARBONARA - Lardons, English Peas, Egg, Parmesan because I couldn't get enough bacon and peas. The pasta, which is house made, wasn't the star of the plate. I think it should have been. I didn't notice the hole through the middle of the pasta, though I assume it was there. To me it was more akin to thick spaghetti, which wasn't the point. Still, it was good. Mark had SPAGHETTI ALLA PUTTANESCA - Roasted Tomato Sauce, Castelvetrano Olives, White Anchovy, Capers, Garlic w/ meatballs added. He very much enjoyed his meal. He would definitely recommend it. The rest of the table had Stromboli, Broccolini, a Honey Pie pizza, the ORECCHIETTE PUGLIESE, which had a nice kick and Chicken Parmesan. I heard no complaints. Four folks shared three Cannoli Cookies, all of which were devoured. Again, no complaints. If I were reviewing just my meal I would land at three stars. The rest of the gang seemed to really enjoy their meals, so four stars it is!
The carbonara was THE best I've ever had! Loved the open air building and our service was fantastic. If we lived there, I'd go back monthly for sure!
Inside is nice, tan and green and modern aesthetic. 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!! read more
1 month ago
House made pasta and sauces? Yes please! 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. read more
This was incredible! Our server was super kind and helped recommend her favorite dishes. I loved both of the pastas that we tried, though the vodka sauce rigatoni was the big winner for me. You can really tell that they make everything in house, because the flavors were all next level. I loved it! read more
Incredible Italian eatery. The folks working this store are incredibly busy but still make the time to stop and ask how things are going or if we need anything. Cute little store with an old school Italian feel with an open kitchen at the bar. For sure will go back and try other dishes off the menu. It was so difficult as a '1st timer' here in what to order but our server was willing and able to discuss and recommend what to try. The chicken parm was the winner of our meal. It was dropped off at the table steaming hot along with meatball appetizer. We will for sure go back. Plan ahead and make reservations as seating is limited. read more
8 months ago
We birthday celebrated my daughter's 30th birthday here. We had a reservation, and the wait was not long for the table. The server was very friendly and gave us the rundown on the menu as most of us had never before been there. The garlic knots were the perfect appetizer! They were smothered in a type of roasted garlic sauce or butter, which was so delightful. I loved the fact that there were actual whole roasted garlic cloves. They were also served with ample marinara. We each enjoyed all of our selected entrées. I got the meatballs and added pasta and it was phenomenal. By far some of the best meatballs. My son ordered one of the pizzas, and the others ordered the rigatoni. All absolutely delicious. The pastas all had the perfect amount of sauce and flavor. The ambience was perfect for our birthday dinner celebration, but would also be a perfect choice for a date night. The one thing that threw a couple of us off was the fact that a 20% gratuity was automatically added to our checks. We honestly wanted to tip more than that, based on our terrific service, but it was just offputting. That is my only complaint. We all agree that we will be back. Well done! read more
19 hours ago
We really enjoyed our dinner outside. The weather was perfect. Our server was helpful & knowledgeable about the menu. We had the Stromboli for starters that we really enjoyed. For the main course we shared a salad & the Rigatoni Vodka with meatballs. The meatballs had a very light lemon flavor that made them unique to us. So good. read more
2 months ago
10/10 service from our service Jada, 10/10 apps and entree and amazing drinks! Went with my sisters as we were visiting cinci to see Forrest Frank! I would highly recommend this place if you are visiting the area! Clean space and great atmosphere read more
1 year ago
Scratch Italian in downtown Cincinnati. Great atmosphere. Our three-top started with a large carafe of their home made sangria. We chose the white. It was tasty and refreshing. Next we had two apps, arancini and burrata. Both were creative and tasty, especially the burrata. We decided on three plates instead of sharing two, we probably would have been fine with two, but then we would not have had the eggplant parm. Each dish were very good, flavorful, and well-sized. Tiramisu topped it off. It was served in a Chablis glass. It was ok, but we downed it all. Service was cordial; our server was very young and mostly knew the menu. She'll be fine with more seasoning. I've added Rosie's to our Cincinnati rotation. You will enjoy the food and the experience. read more
5 months ago
Honey pizza - crust and toppings were great, but could use a little more sauce! Garlic knots - so soft and garlicky, favorite dish of the night Chicken picatta - great crust to the chicken and side salad had a nice dressing Cannoli cookie - very unique and tasty! Nice ambience and staff as well read more
4 months ago
Had Fried Lasagna Bites to start with and then the Gnocchi Genovese and Orecchiette Pugliese which were all fabulous. Great service and vibe. Would highly recommend!! Great for any age. Perfect for dinner before going to Aronoff or just because... read more
Stopped in for dinner. My wife and I have been here before and enjoyed the experience so we had high expectations. Our server was Lilly who did a great job managing her area while keeping us happy. We had a few hours to kill before walking g a few blocks to the Taft theater to see Jim Gaffigan. For dinner was had a bottle of red along with salads, garlic knots, my shrimp scampi, and my wife had the chicken parmigiana. Everything was excellent! I would highly recommend anything off the menu, all the pastas are homemade. read more
We were in town for the flying pig and we're hoping to carb load. We ordered our food to go and it tasted fantastic. The broccoli was seasoned well lightly cheesy and the lemon tied it all together. Loved it. The potatoes were also very good. Alot of butter and cheese. Well seasoned and cooked perfectly. The gnocchi was very flavorful. The sauce was amazing and the bits of cheese made it that much better. Baked ziti was VERY heavy and delicious. It was exactly what we wanted. The sauce tasted amazing and the added ricotta was a creamy touch. I can't speak to much else besides the person who gave me my food was really nice and it looked nice inside. People were dressed a little nicer. read more
5 months ago
I've tried the majority of the menu at this point and have yet to have anything I didn't like. The service is always quick, friendly and attentive. The seating is sometimes a little tight which makes conversation chaotic but we always have a good time. read more
2 months ago
Six of us arrived for a 6 pm reservation on a Tuesday. The place was surprisingly packed. By the time we were mid-meal, the restaurant had emptied out significantly. Perhaps it was an after-work crowd or a pre-event crowd. Either way, I was glad we had reservations. I had two cocktails. I started with the AFFOGATO MARTINI - Vanilla Gelato, Aged Rum, Espresso, Coffee Liqueur, Cherry. It came in a very frosty glass and it was tasty. As stated, it did come with gelato, but I was surprised to find it in the bottom of the glass. I had to eat it with a fork. It may have been better if it had been blended in because, while it was tasty, I'm not sure it imparted much flavor into the cocktail. Next I had an ITALIAN SURFER - Disaronno, Coconut Liqueur, Overproof Rum, Pineapple, Lime, Cranberry Bitters. It started off very sweet, but mellowed her time and was quite delicious. Mark and I ordered MUSHROOMS CARBONARA - Bacon, English Peas, Parmesan to share along with our meals. Clay and Amy had the RICOTTA TOAST - 'Nduja, Truffle Honey, Aged Balsamic. They enjoyed the ricotta toast and mushrooms carbonara were tasty. The taste was heavy on bacon and cheese and less so on mushroom. That said, we did enjoy them. I ordered BUCATINI CARBONARA - Lardons, English Peas, Egg, Parmesan because I couldn't get enough bacon and peas. The pasta, which is house made, wasn't the star of the plate. I think it should have been. I didn't notice the hole through the middle of the pasta, though I assume it was there. To me it was more akin to thick spaghetti, which wasn't the point. Still, it was good. Mark had SPAGHETTI ALLA PUTTANESCA - Roasted Tomato Sauce, Castelvetrano Olives, White Anchovy, Capers, Garlic w/ meatballs added. He very much enjoyed his meal. He would definitely recommend it. The rest of the table had Stromboli, Broccolini, a Honey Pie pizza, the ORECCHIETTE PUGLIESE, which had a nice kick and Chicken Parmesan. I heard no complaints. Four folks shared three Cannoli Cookies, all of which were devoured. Again, no complaints. If I were reviewing just my meal I would land at three stars. The rest of the gang seemed to really enjoy their meals, so four stars it is! read more
4 months ago
The carbonara was THE best I've ever had! Loved the open air building and our service was fantastic. If we lived there, I'd go back monthly for sure! read more
11 months ago
"Who would have thought Cincinnati was such a foodie city?" "This is the best salad I've ever had!" "This is the best spaghetti I've ever had!" Speechless, the food was incredible, the service prompt and delightful. It was a promising sign to be packed on a Monday night -- and it delivered Every single dish and drink was so much more than expected. 100% would recommend. A phenomenal place to take a date, the family, or a casual dinner. Service was excellent!!! Taking two small children after a long day at cincinnati children's hospital as well as being underdressed for the occasion is a tall order for any hospitality business and yet they hosted us cheerfully. Highly recommend! read more
5 months ago
The food is always good, this restaurant is always packed, so if recommend making a reservation. The service is good and fast fir how busy it usually is. The restaurant is very nice in there read more
2 years ago
Officially tried 4 of 5 from this family of restaurants and Rosie's did not disappoint. Jenna our server was very knowledgeable of the menu and gave some great recommendations. I tried the honey pie and the lasagna bites. Both were so filling and delicious. My only complaint is that they reserve the bar area which leaves no room for walk ins if they are full with reservations. It's also fairly dark in the restaurant and was hard to see when looking at the menu. Other than that this place was great! read more
Rosie's is my least favorite among the Crown Food Group's restaurants, though they do own some great spots. This one just doesn't have that "wow" factor. The Italian food is okay--decent enough for a casual meal with friends or family, but not somewhere I'd choose if I were craving truly standout Italian cuisine. I've had it a few times. That said, Rosie's does have its perks. It's a charming, small space that's great for pregaming before a girls' night out. They offer both meat and vegetarian dishes, along with mocktails and desserts, so there's something for most preferences. My favorite was the house salad hold the salami. Reservations are a good idea since it's on the smaller side. It's located within walking distance of the Reds stadium, which is convenient if you're heading to a game, and there's street parking nearby (though it's paid). Overall, Rosie's is fine--just not remarkable. If you're in the area and want a solid, no-frills Italian meal, it'll do the job. read more
This is one of the experiences you want to have what it comes to Italian food, not an expert that I can tell by all the fishes we ordered that night everything was spectacular, me particularly ordered the spaghetti, à la puttanesca, and it was magnificent, the Pizza tasted so light, every ingredient they put in the food is fresh, you can tell everything is house made and the service is amazing. Looking forward to come back again and enjoy the ambiance and the good food. read more
3 months ago
8 months ago
delaney was super friendly and gave our table the right amount of attention! the food was of course delicious, but i also really appreciated the variety of NA options on the menu that arent just soda. will definitely be returning! read more
3 months ago
I went to Rosie's for dinner to Catch up with my friend! The service was good throughout dinner- my only complaint was they took forever to box our food. We almost left without it. I'm unsure what they were doing in the back lol. Anyway one thing that I was disappointed in was the fact there isn't a Cesar salad option!!! Like WHAT?! I ordered the salad they had and it was okay but I prefer Cesar paired with pasta. I also wanted the chicken cutlet to go with my vodka pasta ( that's my fav combo) but unfortunately I would have had to order the dishes separately. Which would have been over $40. I only got the vodka pasta which was just okay. You can only add meatballs to that which I didn't like. I wanted the chicken!!! The arancini was good! The mocktail I ordered was good too. Cute place but overall I wasn't impressed. read more
Was craving a sweet treat and had some inkind cash back expiring so I hit up Rosie's for their cannoli cookie. The hostess was super sweet and suggested a scoop of gelato to pair with it - yes please!! They had it out in minutes and I took my sweat treat home. Will be visiting for dinner next time! read more
11 months ago
7 months ago
Came here for a date night and it supriesed me. I enjoyed my dinner here way more than I thought I would. The fried lasagna bites are a must and the gnocchi genovese was creamy and cheesy. We finsihed off the night with their tiramisu which definitely impressed me. The ambiance was great and the servers were very attentive. I will be back for more! read more
5 months ago
I didn't know this place existed and I am so glad we tried it. Authentic Italian dishes and drinks that will please everyone. Started with lasagna bites and then eggplant Parmesan which is huge. Leftovers for sure. Others ordered vodka rigatoni shrimp scampi and chicken Parmesan. The atmosphere is open and lively and the bar is adorable It's a fantastic experience read more
2 years ago
Rosie's Italian was an all around fantastic experience! We came to celebrate my husband's birthday. I tried the Italian Surfer cocktail and it was delicious! For an appetizer, we tried the fried lasagna bites, and I was pleasantly surprised by how many came in the order. For my entrée, I ordered the gnocchi and my husband ordered shrimp scampi. We both thoroughly enjoyed our food. We also had an order of garlic knots. The restaurant was very busy, and they did a great job with still providing great service. I loved that we had a table near the windows, and the tiny lamps on each table is a great touch. read more
3 months ago
Rosie's has become one of our favorites. Everything is scratch and fresh! Sauces taste slow simmered like little Italy! Dishes are elevated but keep their traditional flair. Cynthia our server was awesome! Tip: there's a romantic alcove that fits two in the back for date night. read more
Oh my god!!! I don't think I've ever had italian like this. It was purely amazing. We were in town for a Bengals game and were craving italian! The restaurant itself isn't large but that's what makes it feel exclusive. We sat at the bar where we were promptly served by the sweetest bartender. We got the lasagna bites to start they were like literal heaven. I got the Orecchiette Pugliese and it was the best dish I have ever had. It had italian sausage, broccolini and chili topped with parmesan. Not to sound pretentious but I have been to Italy and this was right up there... if not, better :))) My boyfriend got the chicken parm, it was HUGE! He didn't finish it all but he really tried. We ended the night getting lots of recs from our bartender. She was awesome!! I'm always planning another trip to Cincy and it will be centered around Rosie's and another Bengals game! WHODEY!! read more
1 year ago
This wasn't my first time at Rosie's (probably approaching double digits), but it was my first time remembering to write a review -- and it was spectacular. I went with four others and highly recommend going with a larger group so you can order a variety of items to share. The meal was absolutely on point. We started with the burrata appetizer for the first time, and it was phenomenal. We also ordered three pastas -- gnocchi, carbonara, and rigatoni vodka -- along with both parms. The service was great, especially considering the restaurant was full. The manager even stopped by multiple times to check on us. The ambiance is cozy and lively, especially given the small space. In the past, I've had minor issues with the food being a bit under temperature, but not this time -- everything was piping hot and delicious. Rosie's is definitely one of our Cincinnati staples! read more
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