I went here again recently and the experience was equally great. I ordered a large pizza with pepperoni, sausage, and black olives! The pizza is big and the slices are awesome. The pizza is not greasy and the cheese to sauce ratio is very good! It's a great value compared to the competition and a true large pizza! Still highly recommend a year later! read more

Venecia Italian Restaurant - Large pizza with pepperoni, sausage, and black olives - Pizza Near Me - Kettering, Ohio

My wife and I visited Venecia Italian Restaurant for the first time and were so impressed that we invited friends back to celebrate my retirement! On our first visit, we tried the pizza, calamari, and mozzarella sticks, and everything was fresh, delicious, and perfectly prepared. When we returned with friends, I had the meat lasagna, a salad with Italian dressing, and the calamari again. The lasagna was outstanding--rich, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The menu is extensive, with plenty of choices for everyone, and the quality of the food truly stands out. Venecia made my retirement celebration even more special with amazing food and a wonderful dining experience. We will definitely be back and highly recommend Venecia Italian Restaurant! read more

No beer on Sundays? Weird. And only cabernet for wine. Pizza was good, i recommend Sicilian style. Calzone and chicken marsala was also had and this is the old McGillicutty's (sp). Had a good crowd of people. read more

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My wife and I recently got take-out from Venecia for dinner and it surpassed all expectations. They don't have a true website, just a Facebook page so we looked at the menu via pictures from Yelp. We were able to order online via DoorDash and it was ready for pick up in about 15 minutes. We tried a 12 inch pepperoni pizza, and split a spaghetti bolognese. The dinner entrees come with a side salad and two garlic knots. Honestly, the food was delicious. Great sauce to pasta ratio on the bolognese. Pizza was topped with grated parmesan reggiano, which is always nice. We really enjoyed having a near 3 course meal with the side salad and garlic knot. It was the perfect amount to split and we still had plenty of bolognese and pizza leftover for lunch the next day. Overall, highly recommend Venecia and it has now become our go-to casual Italian restaurant in the south Dayton area. read more

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I was very pleased to find a mom and pop Italian restaurant near me while I was traveling. I got the linguine with light clam sauce carry out. It had no flavor, only white color. I was expecting to see some seasoning, more flavor, no garlic flavor. The first thing I said was I need salt and pepper. That should be embarrassing for a mama papa Italian store. The only good thing were the garlic knots read more

Unfortunately I have to update my review and not for the better. I'll start with the good. The food is amazing and the price is fair. The reason for the current drop in stars is due to the long wait to get a table, extremely long wait for the food, and the terrible twangy music playing loudly from a way too inferior speaker. read more

Good hearty Italian fare. I love their marinara sauce a lot. Very friendly servers too. read more

They had a great house dressing that was wonderful on our salads I had their eggplant parmigiana and it was great. We'll definitely be back.

Small restaurant tucked away. First thing is the garlic smell as you are walking in, you know it's going to be good. My dinner date got the chicken cutlet parmigiana. The chicken was very tender and delicious. I got the chicken caesar and again the chicken was very tender. We got some of the garlic knots and you can tell the garlic was fresh. I'd love to try more in the future. read more

I swear we try something new each time we come and it only keeps getting better and better. The pizza is huge, fresh toppings, and taste so good. We love the thin crust, rhw sauce is simple but compliments the pizza just right. read more

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The place has a nostalgic feel and is decorated nicely. The pasta, bread, and dessert were all delicious, and everything came out quickly. The staff member we talked to was friendly and easy to chat with. It's a relaxed, laidback spot, nice if you want something lowkey, and it wasn't busy when I went. read more

The service was good but pretty slow. There is nothing fancy about this place but it is warm and welcoming. The food is variable. The Stromboli is very nice and the pizza may be the best thing they do. The veal and chicken parm were heavily over sauced. I hate it when Italian restaurants say they are authentic because my expectations are raised. They do offer toasted ravioli but not arancini. They offer white and red wine but not Chianti. They claim to be Sicilian but no ricotta or mascarpone The tiramisu was very nice. They prefer cash and the receipts are hand written. read more

Well I was dining by myself and wanted something different in the Italian food area. This restaurant was a new pick for me. As I entered there was a generous area for tables and booths. Italian music in the background so I thought so far so good. Clean and open for dining. The menu was extensive so the variety of selections were more than adequate. I'd normally pick a pizza but decided for the chicken Alfredo. It came to my table piping hot. The salad was small but fresh and the big delight for me was the garlic rolls. Baked there! Very good portion size on the Alfredo. But the rolls were over the top. Reasonable pricing and a discount using cash. I will be going back. Take a look at this eatery for your Italian desires! read more

Picked this place for a Valentine's Day date. It was crazy busy. From door to getting food was about two hours, but it was well worth the wait. The whole place was being run by four very hardworking people, and they did an amazing job. My metric for Italian food is "could I make this at home," and the answer here was a solid NO WAY. Everything was hand-made, including items I would fully expect to be frozen, like the fried appetizers. We got the fried okra and fried ravioli, and I could happily have just ordered more and had them for dinner. That being said the entrees were also amazing. We got the shrimp scampi, baked ziti Sicilian, and the sausage roll. All the portions were large and everything was delicious. I will definitely be back! Also heard from other guests that the pizza is the best in town, so there's that to look forward to. read more

We've always been HUGE fans of this quaint Italian joint, but today I decided to leave a review. My wife was going to pick up food we ordered via phone since she was in the area at 5:00. She texted me shortly beforehand and we had to delay pickup due to unforeseen circumstances. At that point, the restaurant had already made our meals. I called to pay since we were no longer going to be able to make it to pick up our order and they wouldn't accept payment. The food is brilliant, we've never had anything disappointing on their menu. Service has always been top tier. Thank you for being part of our food community! read more

We order the the Works Calzone to go. It was ready for us in the time line they said it would be ready. It was excellent and the side sauce you could have it by itself, it is that good. I recommend their calzone, pizza, etc. read more

First time we have been here and the food is amazing! Pizza was fantastic and the cheese in the stuffed shells was ridiculously good! Service was also excellent! Very friendly and got everything right. If in the warts again, I'd definitely be back. This local gem is truly worth checking out!! Wine list is a but limited, but when you try the food; you'll forgive them...:-) read more

Our first time here and we will be back. House dressing was great on the salad, and we loved that the entrees all come with a salad and two garlic knots. My husband got the shrimp scampi and the shrimp were cooked perfectly and not over done. I had the trio pasta and it was wonderful. Tiramisu was also amazing. They offer a cash discount which we did not realize otherwise we would have made sure to bring cash! Atmosphere was just alright but food was great. Service was also great, and everyone was friendly. Seems like a family run restaurant which we love. read more

Venecia Italian Restaurant - Tiramisu - Pizza Near Me - Kettering, Ohio

We order dinner from here through Grub Hub. I got the Lasagna. It was fabulous. The food came hot and delicious. The service was great. Since we did not eat in today I can't say anything about the ambiance however it was nice to eat at home and watch football. read more

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I keep ordering online. The sauce is amazing. I love the lasagna and my wife the ravioli. My favorite for the traditional entrees. Ambience. It's just too dark for us. That's why we order takeout. read more

Wonderful! We loved everything - salad with house-made Italian dressing, garlic knots, meatball calzone, chicken primavera (large enough for two meals), and oh, my! lasagna! Service was good, too-friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back for another delightful meal at this hidden gem! read more

First time here overall good. I'm a tough critic when it comes to pizza and Italian. Food/Drink: Full Italian style menu, some are not listed so you have to ask. appetizers, entrees, pizza, soups, salads, and desserts! Only problem I had was the veal was a little over cooked, and I understand veal is a hard meat to cook because it's so tender, but it was rough to chew. I'll be back for the pizza! Bread: Garlic rolls they call them. Basically a large garlic knot, very tasty but drenched in oil. Dinning Area: Pretty large, open, area. Benches, large counter/bar area. Plenty of seating. Prices: Relatively cheap. Veal Marsala with linguini, side salad, complementary garlic rolls, and a drink. $28 Parking: Plenty of space, private lot. Bathrooms: Bathrooms were clean and small. Atmosphere: During the weekday dinner rush pretty quiet, and slow inside. Staff/Attendants: Staff overall was great, attentive, and sociable. Good experience...one more try! 7/10 read more

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garlic bread was raw garlic , totally disgusting, and the sausage roll had so many raw onions, you would think they would cook both items especially with the sausage roll being cooked. first time and won't ever go back .. read more

Most delicious authentic Italian I've had in a long time! Shoot, best meal out anywhere I've had in a long time!!!! The stromboli was phenomenal! Meatballs and Sausage appetizer exquisite! Tried a bite of the stuffed cheese manicotti, Yum! They have some of the most outstanding marinara sauce of anywhere I've ever been! Cannoli was fresh and crispy too! The service was great! Staff very friendly and efficient! Waitress was kind and talked with us about all the places she's lived and how big her family is, very interesting and was a nice conversation (during a time only one other table had guests, we went between lunch/dinner). Italian music playing, like upbeat Italian pop rock, different but in a good way. We really enjoyed it very much and look forward to returning!!! read more

The food is always excellent Italian fare, and the service has always been great. the garlic The garlic knots are great.

Wow!! What a surprise right here in my folks neighborhood. I grew up in the area but have lived in Arizona for almost 50 years. We have tons of wonderful restaurant choices at home so when I visit the Dayton area I'm always excited to find something special. This authentic Italian restaurant was incredible. From the homemade Italian salad dressing and rolls, to the freshly made pasta, every dish our group ordered was delicious. Linguine with white clam sauce, lasagna, eggplant Parmesan, spaghetti and meatballs, each one better than the other. Our server Adrian was charming and did a great job do. Talk about authentic! He arrived from Sicily four months ago to work in the family business! My only complaint is the atmosphere. The conversion from an old bar has much to be desired but the food and service quickly won the day! A must try if you love good Italian food. read more

This restaurant has fantastic Italian food. Family recipes. We have never had anything that wasn't delicious. Take out or dine in, this is a must try restaurant in Kettering. Richelle and I debating if we should move from Springfield to Dayton area to be closer to Venecia's. read more

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Sooooo good! You can tell the sauces are homemade. While there are lots of tasty options on the menu, go crazy and order the chicken Marsala (off menu.) You'll be glad you did! read more

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Wonderful! One of the best Italian I have ever had. Will go back. We had the Alfredo and Lasagna.

I'm so glad we found this gem of a family-owned Italian restaurant. My favorite dish is the baked ziti. We also enjoy the chicken cutlet parmigiana and the white pizza. Haven't tried anything that we don't like! Takeout is always hot and ready on time. Staff is friendly. FYI - their business updates (such as when they closed for a month in the new year) are often posted to their Facebook page rather than their website. read more

Amazing service and surprised hadn't noticed it until now. Everything was delicious from garlic bread to pasta. Ok... slight know. Salad was just lettuce and tomato. My meat pizza was soggy in the center. read more

We stopped here because of the Yelp reviews. We each started with salads. I had the shrimp salad with blue cheese dressing. Fresh greens, red onion, black olives, cucumber, tomatoes and big delicious shrimp! It was great! My SO had the Greek salad. Tons of great feta, red onions, cucumbers tomatoes and black olives. Next we had white pizza. It wasn't great like the salads. Crust wasn't hand tossed and was not interesting. Loaded with plenty of cheese it lacked interesting flavor. I'd certainly come back but not for the white pizza. read more

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This property is very average with good pricing. The site has housed several popular pubs The service: table - in need of improvement The ambience: - lots of parking; Pub - Spartan Dining: Very average with too much processed food Much better Italian nearby In general, not our style. read more

This place is the quintessential old school Italian restaurant. the food is delicious and authentic and the atmosphere is out of an earlier era. Service has always been great as well. As a native upstate NYer It brings back memories of the places we went to growing up! read more

TERRIBLE SERVICE. Came here on a Saturday night but it wasn't busy and it took almost 20 minutes to get wait staff to acknowledge us and clean our table. We walked out without ordering. We regularly order from them for DoorDash and will NOT being doing so in the future. A major disappointment, read more

This is a new found favorite. True Italian flavor and staff are really nice. Ambiance is nice and plenty of seats. Must try and we'll surely come back. read more

This is such a gem. It just opened recently and is in the process of acquiring a license to serve alcohol but we were so, so impressed with how the owners transformed it from the bar it was previously. The vibe is no frills, so put aside any ideas you have of white table cloths and dim lighting. Picture, authentic, incredible italian food from an affordable cafe in Italy. There was not one thing we tasted that wasn't incredible, the house dressing, the fried okra, baked manicotti, chicken marsala and garlic rolls dripping in garlic butter. The fact that the pasta is handmade ups this food to a whole other level. We will absolutely return. So delicious. read more

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Anytime I'm visiting another city I look for an authentic Italian place to eat. If you're looking for frills, this is not the place. However, if you're looking for friendly and quick service. Plus piping hot delicious food.. this is it. It is a seat yourself in basic booths and tables. Italian music playing in the background. What shines is the service in the food. Some other reviews have stated that the salad was not that great however, I have to say the salad was pretty dang good. The homemade Italian dressing was delicious It came with tomato, cucumber and red onions. You also get a plate of garlic knots, which were delicious. I ordered spaghetti and marinara. It was great and my husband ordered chicken marsala and he loved it. If you want a good Italian meal without having to get fancy for dinner this is the place. read more

The place isn't much to look at, and you could miss it fairly easily in the strip center. But don't. The food is very good. The only non-stellar review from our group was the pizza. Just average on that. I loved the lasagna and Caesar salad. read more

Haven't got food yet. The service is very slow. Seen multiple people get up and leave. Been here currently 1 hour and still have not placed drink order. I will be in contact with the mayor of Kettering to shut this place down. read more