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

Rosie’s Italian - Orecchiette Pugliese - Pizza Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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

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I cannot rave enough about this establishment. I am not a sauce lover, I usually take half the sauce off my pizza because I just don't care for it, but the sauce at Rosie's was outstanding. I even bought a bottle before we left. Portions are enough for two people. Pasta is made in house. Who doesn't love homemade pasta. I ordered the meatball appetizer and added pasta as my meal. My husband had the chicken parmesan. He stated this was the best meal he had ever eaten at a restauarant. That is a bold statement, as we go out to eat more than we should. Our server, Emma, was wonderful. If all servers could be like her, we would always have a great experience. So do I recommend, YES!!!!!!! The only thing I found odd was that to sit at the bar, which we love to do, you have to have a reservation. However, they could seat us at a table immediately. Just something I never heard of. Please try this place if you haven't yet, you will not be disappointed. read more

Carbonara with the peas is to die for. It's so salty and delicious I am always craving it. Honestly I think this place is so affordable for how delicious it is! Love coming to the bar, having a glass of wine, and just enjoying a good meal. read more

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

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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

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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

Rosie’s Italian - Stromboli - Pizza Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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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

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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

Rosie’s Italian - Fried Lasagna Bites Prime Beef Meatballs Stromboli Ricotta toast House salad - Pizza Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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

Rosie’s Italian - Carbonara - Pizza Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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

Rosie’s Italian - Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti - Pizza Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Food was great. It felt like a step back in time to a traditional Italian-American restaurant!

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

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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

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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

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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

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Ordered: rigatoni vodka with meatball Parking: street parking, parking lot, parking garage They always look busy a from the outside so we finally got a reservation. The restaurant is small so it feels very intimate yet open cause the large windows. We got bar reservations and were able to see the open kitchen. The pasta portion was large enough to share between 2 people. The meatball was light and soft. The pasta overall was good. It's not freshly made pasta. The sauce was a typical red sauce. Overall- the dish didn't really stand out. A lot of items are expensive for what they are. I would recommend to go to their sister restaurants- Losanti or Crown Republic for more variety and value. read more

"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

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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 Italian - Lasagna bites - Pizza Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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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

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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

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Just happened upon Rosie's while looking for a place to eat before a show at the Aronoff. Got there early enough to get a table without a reservation. We got entirely too much food. Split a house salad, meatballs (the red sauce was awesome) and garlic knots. Then each got a pasta. The Gnocchi Genovese was so delicious. The Orecchiette Pugliese was almost as good. Next time I think we'll split a salad and then just get a pasta. Maybe save room for dessert. Honestly, so many things sounded so good, I fear we'll be back many times. read more

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

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Rosie's Italian is so good you'll happily pay the delivery fee -- and not even think twice about it. Everything tastes fresh, comforting, and like it came straight from a cozy Italian kitchen. The pasta is rich and flavorful, the sauces are spot on, and every bite feels worth it. Even when you stay in, it still feels like a treat. Honestly, when a place makes you forget about the extra delivery charge, you know it's doing something right. 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

Rosie’s Italian - Cannoli cookie - Pizza Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I visited Rosie's as a party of five. Neat ambiance, but also casual for Italian and what they are charging. They have a full bar menu, limited beers. I had an old fashioned which was excellent! We ordered the fried lasagna bites as an appetizer. They were kinda boring, not much flavor and unexciting. For my main course I had the gnocchi genovese. It was pretty good- great flavor, but mine wasn't hot which was a disappointment. I've had better Italian at many others places. read more

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

Rosie’s Italian - Fried lasagna bites - Pizza Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Snagged a last min bar reservation. The aranchini was a perfect starter. This is probably my favorite hot honey pep pizza in the city.

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

Rosie’s Italian - Fried lasagna bites - Pizza Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Unbelievably good chicken parmesan!! Loved it and the pasta. Also had the mushroom with pesto appetizer, the staff was nice and efficient

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

Rosie’s Italian - Carbonara was delicious! Cheesy with lardons and sweet peas! - Pizza Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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

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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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You can NEVER go wrong with dining at one of the restaurants in this conglomerate: crown cantina, crown republic, five on vine, or losanti. Everything is always great! Never a complaint. Food is flavorful and nice portions. Service is always friendly and informative, and the ambiance is always great! I love these and look forward to more coming from them. read more

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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

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We visited Rosie's for an early pre-birthday dinner and it was fantastic. Not sure how but they knew it was my birthday and they placed a little card acknowledging it our table. Our server Sarah was a star. She expertly walked us through the menu and we changed our thinking based on what she told us. We ended up splitting the house salad, chicken Parmesan and the honey pie pizza between us -- it was more than enough and we even came home with pizza to enjoy the next day. The house salad is no ordinary creation. Very generously sized, even between two, it was bursting with salami, shaved Parmesan and hearty giardiniera, all dressed with a red wine vinaigrette. The chicken Parmesan serving was enormous and really delicious. We added the pasta to make sure we got to taste some pasta, since it is all made fresh in house. The honey pie pizza was really good. This 12" pizza comes on a nice, crispy crust and it featured fresh basil, pepperoni, mozzarella and hot honey. My British husband loved that they had Old Speckled Hen beer available. I had a refreshing Peroni. While we had an early bird reservation at 4:30, Rosie's quickly filled up. Thanks to lots of windows, Rosie's is nice, bright and airy, and despite all the people, it never got loud. Recommended. read more

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Our server was very attentive without pressuring us to order quickly. We started with the lasagna bites and the margarita pizza. The pizza had a crispy crust tasty tomato sauce and a unique cheese blend. It was very tasty and reminded me of a New Jersey style pie. The lasagna bites also hit the spot. My wife and I shared the Chicken Parmesan and the Vodka Rigatoni. They both were delicious and were huge portions so you could enjoy them again the next day. The original Italian food is well worth the price you pay. The restaurant has a casual atmosphere with a nice outdoor patio. read more

Rosie’s Italian - Vodka Rigatoni - Pizza Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Best Italian food we've ever had! The got the garlic knots, rigatoni with meatballs and shrimp scampi. We can't wait to return. Service was top notch. read more

Rosie’s Italian - Pizza Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Can honestly say this is a first for me. I didn't even eat here and I am giving it a negative review which is pretty sad. Saw they had an opening on OpenTable for 5:30, but we ere close enough so we just went in. Hostess said that silly OpenTable and went to the 3 other parties who arrived after us and seated them then proceeded to tell us she had no availability so we left. Got back to the car and that same 5:30 time was still available. Kinda sucks since menu looked nice and the place gave off a great vibe. Maybe she wasn't feeling me in jeans? No idea but I wish them the best. read more

I usually dine at Rosie's when I'm in town. Their food is usually delicious (the mushrooms carbonate are amazing), and the service is always excellent. They do tend to overcook their pizzas (I dislike black, burned edges on my crust), and I find it very disappointing they refuse to do a 1/2 order of mushrooms for a solo diner. A simple request like that should be easily accommodated. Still, I enjoy the food, atmosphere and service. Get the mushrooms, they really are fantastic, and the Stromboli is quite excellent. read more

Rosie’s Italian - Stromboli - Pizza Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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