Rodi Italian

I had too high of expectations. I saw this restaurant on a Best Of list and was so excited to get fresh pasta. It was hard to find a table at a good time via the reservations app. And then the restaurant was about 50% full. The pasta was good! The best part of our meal was the brie appetizer. The flourless chocolate cake was a bit dry. The waiter rushed & ignored us. Suggested we order 3 apps for 2 people when 1 would have been fine. Wanted our full order at one time (not apps then add mains) and dropped off the dessert menu saying that my husband was almost done (there were 3 or 4 bites left). We were never offered a second drink. He did not check back but to take the plates. For the price, I would go to Via Vite downtown.

I came here for a birthday dinner; my friend is a regular here, and he gave the recommendation. The place has a solid menu, with several things I'd want to order. For starters, the brussels sprouts and focaccia were both excellent and far exceeded my expectations; I'd highly recommend both. They came in good/shareable portions, too. For entree, the chicken milanese was a good 8 out of 10 dish for me. The fish of the day and short rib pasta dishes were both "very good" per my guests, and they also praised their glasses of wine and the beet salad (which I did not try myself). The place has a casual but classy vibe inside, and a large patio. Service was okay -- we had to flag down our server several times, despite it not being very busy that evening. Nonetheless, it's a lovable spot and I'll be back for sure.

We recently tried Rodi Italian in Loveland. We started with the Drunken Goat, which was very nice and flavorful. For mains, we had the Cacio e Pepe, which leaned a bit heavy on the salt, and the Spaghetti al Pomodoro, which was just okay. Overall, the food was decent—though it may be that we didn’t pick the best dishes from their menu !? What really stood out was the service and ambience. The staff was welcoming, and the atmosphere made for a pleasant dining experience. Because of this, we’re definitely open to giving Rodi another try and exploring more of their menu.

Our new #1 Italian restaurant for us to hit close by. And as someone with celiac, I very much appreciate the options! The vast majority of the menu was open to gluten-free alternatives, with the exception of two pasta meals. I picked the spaghetti with gluten-free noodles as a baseline, and it exceeded my expectations. My wife chose the lasagna and states it has overthrown the lasagna from Maggianos for her. Definitely make a stop here when you can. Our server was excellent and informative, the drinks were great, and the setting looks like it would be excellent for groups and night time dates as well!

AVOID AT ALL COST if you have a gluten allergy. I ordered the GF Carbonara (I'm Gluten-free), and my girlfriend ordered the GF Shortribs (to share with me (she's not GF). I'm not sure if one of us got the wrong plate or if it was a cross-contamination issue (like using the same water as regular pasta). Either way, I GOT GLUTEN'D! ($100+ down the drain) I spent the evening/next day purging the contamination. As for the rest of the experience, top-notch. The food was delicious, and the creme brulee was perfect. The chocolate tort was average but had a great chocolate flavor. We went for my girlfriend's birthday, and they gave her a dessert sampler, VERY NICE. She loved it!! We went on a Friday evening and it was VERY loud inside, not the best environment for a date (if you'd like to talk to each other). Our waiter "Norm" was (otherwise) outstanding. If you DO NOT have a gluten sensitivity, I would highly recommend giving it a try (Just sit outdoors).

We were pleasantly surprised by the quality and authenticity of the Italian food at Rodi. With beautiful weather we decided to sit outside; picturesque, quiet river side dining. Our appetizers were a well made (read: not just frozen rings) calamari and fresh caeser salad. Rodi's wine menu was extensive and we were there for their Tuesday half priced bottles night. Our mains of Cacio de Pepe and Spaghetti Vongole featured all home made pasta and only the freshest variety of delicious seafood. Caution- they have delicious tiramisu but the portion is large enough for multiple people! Service was attentive and added a bit of fun to our evening. Can't wait to go back and sorry we waited so long to go the first time!

Great food and service! They were very accommodating to my gluten intolerance and gave my family and me a free celebratory dessert for my graduation! I definitely would recommend eating here!

It's a cute Italian place by the water. We ate outside and enjoyed our gluten-free four cheese pizza and tiramisu was delicious also!

Service was outstanding! We got everything we needed and didnt have to repeat any requests. Fun restaurant with a cool vibe. Food was excellent. We over ordered so we could try lots of stuff. Calamari was the most tender I have ever had. Pizza was thin and crisp. Lasagna was perfect. The top was super cheesy and a little extra brown which made it even better. Authentic Italian so you wont find spaghetti and meatballs but we didnt miss that kind of dish because there were so many options. Would definitely go back.

A very nice, clean, and quiet restaurant where meeting friends is a welcome event. Costs are high, it cost the two of us $88 with one drink, splitting a salad and then two chicken dinners which consisted of a flattened fried chicken breast on top of a very small type of side salad. Don't get me wrong the meal was good just costly. We do love the atmosphere and will be back in the summer with the outstanding patio overlooking the river.

The food was excellent. The Short ribs and buratta were very good. Nice selection of pastas , pizzas and appetizers. We'll be back. One thing to note as we ordered the Sangra and we felt the drink was mostly ice. Parking on site, on the street and a paid lot across the street. Ask for Sean.... Good server! It's better than a 4 but not quite a 5.

Rodi was a lovely foray into Loveland dining. We were promptly greeted by the hostess and escorted to our table. They had a lovely outdoor deck for dining but we opted to eat inside. For starters, the hubs and I shared a tasty Caesar salad with the perfect amount of crispy parmesan, and a delicious Margarita pizza. The pizza was cooked perfectly and had a delectable crust that we both devoured. As a main, we ordered the lasagna and garganelli tartufati. The lasagna was honestly one of the top five lasagnas we've had. The truffle garganelli was creamy and tasty, albeit a tad overcooked. For dessert, we opted for the tiramisu which had too much marscapone rendering it inedible. However, they removed it from our bill which we were not expecting, but grateful nonetheless. They made a delicious cappuccino which was the perfect end to a lovely dinner. I would dine here again and recommend Rodi for a date night or family dinner.

I had to write a review when I saw the rating wasn't 5 stars. I was invited to eat here with friends and everything from the drinks to the food was excellent. Sautéed calamari, olives, gnocchi, and pizza were all delicious. I'm from California and this place would have lines around the corner if it was in LA or SF.

The service was great, we enjoyed sitting outside. Our calamari appetizer was very good. I was disappointed in the lasagna. I expect it to be piping hot and cheese on top. This was luke warm and the topping, possibly cheese was burnt black. I think they warmed under broiled and the topping burnt and the rest didn't warm well? I will try it again, I usually find the food very good.

We met another couple for dinner tonight. They wanted to try Rodi Italian, so we met them there. The parking is horrible. Either get there early or be prepared to walk. This wasn't the first time my wife and I had eaten at Rodi Italian. My hope was it would be better than my previous experience. Unfortunately, this evening did not change my impression. Starting with the good, the fried calamari appetizer was a good choice. We enjoyed it instead of a salad to start the meal. And the service was excellent. However, it was a frigid night, and I learned you couldn't order hot tea. So I ordered a Maker's Mark to warm me instead. My wife had a riesling. In my humble opinion, the wine was relatively premium priced ($16). But on the positive side, I appreciate that Rodi Italian makes its own pasta and cooks it al dente. Bravissimo! On the flip side, I would say the food was good but not remarkable. It was reasonably priced. My biggest disappointment is that the restaurant is always really loud (high ceilings) and not particularly intimate. That makes it challenging to have a conversation without raising your voice. Tonight was no different. Bottom line? Rodi Italian is a reasonable choice if you live in or around Loveland and want a good Italian meal. I describe it as simply "good" because my maternal heritage is Italian, and I have high standards from growing up in an Italian neighborhood (no, not in Ohio). For perspective, if I had to choose between Rodi Italian or Forno Osteria and Bar in Montgomery, Forno would win every time. But, give Rodi Italian a try. You might like it. Just don't order hot tea.

Went with my wife for our anniversary dinner and really enjoyed the food and ambiance. The food was priced reasonably for an Italian restaurant. The only issue - bread costs extra, but it was good. The server was good and attentive.

Decided to come back after a year and unfortunately it was a big disappointment. We sat at the bar and the service was extremely dysfunctional to the point of having to ask if we could place a drink order. Finally got menus waited another 10 minutes and had to ask if we can place food orders. Then had to ask for utensils and napkins. BUT Here's where it gets good. They actually charge $12 for bread and butter! Usually a free staple of any good Italian restaurant! Okay it must be amazing at that price right?? Nope it was literally just a loaf of warm focaccia served with butter and oil. We should have left right there. How about a small side salad for $17?!The $26 Bolognese dish came and it was so salty I could only eat a small portion. You want a pizza? $25- $26. These are Las Vegas prices in little Loveland Ohio. This might explain why the place was half full on a Friday night. Rodi is out of touch with the restaurant consumer and it's really too bad. It was once a very good restaurant with fair prices and now it's a complete money grab with so-so food. So many better options for Italian or other food in the area. Please get a reality check.

This was a great date night spot, plenty of vegetarian options and tasty drinks! We ordered a salad and 2 pastas and devoured it all between the 2 of us. The roasted beet salad is refreshing and the cacio e pepe and spaghetti al pomodoro pastas were very flavorful. Would have loved a little more pepper on the cacio e pepe. Service was great and loved the ambiance. The patio is beautiful and would be great on a cooler evening.

Tucked right around the corner from the main drag in Downtown Loveland. We were excited to try out a new spot in the area we love. Cool restaurant with an open, industrial style. Great bar on the middle of the restaurant with an open kitchen and large visible pizza oven. Service was good but my wife and I were very disappointed in the food. We split the pesto gnocchi and Calabrian pizza. The gnocchi was super mushy and sauce felt like it was out of the jar at Kroger. Pizza was floppy and toppings were basically raw. Very pricey for the quality of food we got.

There were four of us dining this time and the noise level seemed to be much better! We arrived for our Friday night reservation and were seated immediately. Our server, Tabitha, was wonderful and attentive. We tried more of the dishes that we didn't try the first time around, and had two bottles of the lovely Pieropan Soave. We were served a lovely amuse bouche to start that was some mild blue cheese rice upon a crisp with fresh herbs. Nice touch. Here is what we thought: Burrata Tartufata - Beautiful, generous portion of creamy burrata with a fresh arugula, cherry tomato, and olive oil and balsamic accompaniment. Very classic Italian. Tortino - a souffle of mushroom with melted cheese. This was unexpectedly delicious and unique. It was so good that I will try to recreate it at home! Spaghetti Vongole - spaghetti with clams and shrimp. It was cooked perfectly, however there was not enough shrimp and lacked sauce and some flavor. Still enjoyable. Gnocchi - very authentic potato gnocchi that just needed a little seasoning and more sauce. Not our favorite, but our guests liked it. Amatriciana - we are not a fan of bucatini pasta, so we requested spaghetti. For a simple preparation, this dish was the best pasta dish we had all night. Both of our beef dishes were fantastic: Ten Hour Short Rib - we would order over and over! The short rib was seasoned and cooked to perfection. It was meaty, not fatty, and a nice portion. Ribeye Special - bone in, perfectly cooked and seasoned steak. The mashed potatoes were also yummy, and the broccolini, which is usually not our favorite, had a light dressing of some kind that brightened it and changed my mind about broccolini. The creme brulee was just okay. The creme was good, it just tasted like the torch gas a little on top. Rodi had is it going on for sure. So glad we can eat wonderful Italian without having to go all the way downtown.

Service and food was incredible. The lasagna was great. The appetizers of goat cheese and red sauce so good. The Brie back was great also. Drinks on point. Great wine selection.

To Jo B We were there Tuesday night, April 28th. I would say that attitude is one of the biggest problems among your employees.

Our food was delicious. Everything we had was just amazing. The food quality matched the cost of the food. Our server was great. The ambience, It's brewery type room. The ambience did not meet the cost of food. It was so loud you couldn't hear from across our table. It's ridiculous. I won't return here we felt like we were sitting in a brewery where it's so loud.

Food was incredible. We had the lasagna and Ceasar salad. So fresh, hot and authentic. The. Chocolate Expresso Martini was amazing too. Loved the ambiance and the owner was so nice to come up and get to know us. Our service was impeccable too. Neil was great and would ask for on the next time in!

The food was absolutely delicious. Husband had a pizza with a side of Italian sausage. It was fine ground and maybe the best Italian sausage I have ever eaten. We went to Rodi while on vacation. Love the little town of Loveland, OH! And we got a tiramisu to go. Omg it was so good and a huge portion.

Let me start by saying any restaurant that is specializing in Italian cuisine that charges for bread served with the meal should rethink their life choices. Appetizers Burrata is a solid dish. Anything that has a drizzle of balsamic is a winner in my book. Personally not a fan of arugula but it was good nonetheless. Drunken Goat never had goat cheese with red sauce but it worked. The bread served with it was pretty damn good. Entrees Cacio E Pepe was by far my favorite dish. I love this anyhow but it was done right and would do it again. Bucatini Carbonara excellent and another favorite classic Italian dish of mine. The sauce was great and the pancetta had perfect cuts and had an excellent sear. Spaghetti Vongole actually one of the better dishes on the table. Regardless if you love seafood or not, the shrimp and clams were for sure very fresh and didn't have that fishy taste at all Bolognese showed promise and looked like a solid dish. Personally one of my all time favorites. Sauce was burnt. Pretty huge let down but it was handled properly and other dishes were offered free of charge. Probably my punishment for eating meat on Friday during lent haha. Overall a good place to eat. Maybe a little too modern for my liking when it comes to Italian food and my grandfather probably would've screwed his hat into the ceiling with being charged for bread but I would go back

First, the restaurant's ambiance did not really match the prices and was confusing. Started with the baked brie. The jam on it was great, the rest was very average. I got the lasagna and it was very disappointing for $30... it lacked flavor in every aspect. The sauce was very below average and disappointing. Meat was more of the same. My wife got the short rib which was pretty good but not cohesive. Came for a birthday celebration and won't be back. There are much better Italian restaurants in the area. Rodi came on high recommendations but underperformed, and for the price left us very disappointed wasteful of an evening out. The saving grace was the fig old fashion. Delicious! Service was great.

We have dined here many times and the service and food are always excellent. Mixed drinks are well made and atmosphere is good. The braised short rib and the margarita pizza are two of our favs!

We live in the area and had heard great things about the restaurant so we were excited to give it a try. First thing we were not expecting were the prices. This is not a cheap meal. My wife and I had two basic pasta dishes, a small salad and the cheapest wine they had on the menu and it cost $130. The food was very good. The homemade pasta and sauce are very tasty, however, if you're coming in hungry, you're going to need to buy two meals. In all of my adult years, including living in Europe and traveling through Italy, have I ever had such a small portion of food coming from an adult menu. They did not even include any bread for the table and the Caesar salad we were told was "sharable" was $17 and was a normal single portion. The other thing to note is the ambiance. It is essentially one single, open room with no dividers, no ceiling, no artwork. It's bare. The biggest issue is that all of these things combine for a very noisy environment. I could not hear my wife the entire time we were there. In summary - decent food but tiny portions, very expensive and very loud.

I was looking forward to a great Father's Day dinner with my family. I had been to Rodi several years ago and remembered it as excellent. Unfortunately, this visit was a huge disappointment. Out of the seven dishes we ordered, not one stood out as good. The sautéed calamari--more of a stew than a sauté--was inedible. Service was okay. On top of that, the prices are quite high. I'm not sure what changed over the past few years, but this experience did not live up to expectations. The only reason I'm giving two stars is the dessert--they were truly excellent.

My friend and I came here for dinner on a Thursday evening and we had such a good meal. It was my first time here and I knew I always wanted to come here because this seems to be the only restaurant in Cincinnati that I can find on Yelp that does legit carbonara. Unfortunately carbonara is currently not on their menu but I'm sure it'll come back during a different season. Anywho I do recommend getting a reservation here because it seems as though they are pretty busy and I can see why. So we ordered the fried calamari for our starter and it was so good. You can tell that the calamari was top-notch fresh. When it's chewy, you know that stuff is frozen and old. The calamari here is a high ingredient for sure. Also the dipping sauce was amazing. We also ordered a side of sprouts and that was amazing. They roasted these perfectly and were very generous on the parmesan. I ordered the garganelli tartufati which is pasta with truffle pate and cream. I definitely wanted to try this because I do love truffle and really wanted to try something different. This was amazing. I ate the entire thing. It was very rich but not overpowering where I couldn't complete the dish. The pasta was cooked perfect and the creaminess of the truffle pate had such good smooth texture. My friend ordered the bolognese and that pasta was also cooked perfectly and the flavor of the Bolognese sauce was really good. Lastly for dessert we ordered the sorpresa which was a chocolate cake topped with vanilla gelato covered in a chocolate dome. And the waiter comes and pours hot caramel sauce on the dome so it can melt. It is quite a show and not only the show, it was really delicious. Super rich, it was a nice way to end the dinner. Overall such a good dining experience, I'd come back here!

Enjoyed evening sitting by river and food was very good. Service was immediate and courteous! Saw reviews about noise levels and portions being something to concern ourselves with, but felt neither were applicable to our visit.

My husband & I dined at Rodi on a date night where we had to have three different courses from three different places. Rodi was our second stop for entrees & it was so hard not to have dessert here too! My husband enjoyed a glass of Cabernet while I had Moscato, & both were very good. He was going to order the lasagna, but they had run out & he decided to go with the bolognese, made with rigatoni, tomato, & beef ragu. The flavors were savory & delicious, a perfect meal for a chilly night. I had the sweet potato gnocchi, made with brown butter-sage, grana padano, & pea tendrils. When I tell you this was the most pillowy gnocchi I've ever had - my goodness. Absolutely phenomenal. The flavors went so well together. The service was also very nice & the ambiance was perfect for our date night. We will definitely be back for a full meal!

Ok, let's talk about this. I was SO excited to finally try this place so I had placed really high expectations on the food. First impression of the place is that it seemed far more casual than I had imagined. I pictured it to be a more "elegant" restaurant, but that still didn't stop me from expecting a lot from the food. The service was great, our waitress was really friendly and she did an awesome job. We got a bottle of wine, then as an appetizer ordered the mussels and clams. They were really good, but I'll knock them off some points because they literally gave us two ends of a bread and it was stale. We had to order for more bread because we barely got anything. Then we ordered the truffle pappardelle and the lobster with truffle mushroom risotto. I was so disappointed and I wish I could be saying something completely different. For starters, the lobster tasted good but but was pretty stiff to cut. Unfortunately, the risotto was undercooked. It wasn't al dente, and it lacked of so much flavor. It needed more salt, as well as the whole mantecatura process which is once the risotto rice is cooked, you add butter and good parmigiano reggiano to create that creamy texture. The risotto didn't really taste like anything, especially not like truffle. The truffle pappardelle was cold and also lacked of so much flavor. You couldn't taste truffle, and the fact it was cold with barely any flavor in the sauce was just sad. Overall, I am disappointed with the food. I was so excited to try this place, and the food turned out to be pretty underwhelming. I find it hard to have a good reason to wanting to go back to this place for food.

The vodka pasta was delish! Will come back when outside seating is available again :)

Lasagna was excellent, especially with the Focaccia bread.Great service as well from friendly staff.

Heard so much about this place from so many people. I finally made it and they do have an enticing looking menu which I'll have to return to try ALL the things. What I was really surprised by was their starter bread. They had a GF brad and this was THE best GF starter bread I have had at any restaurant so far. This thing looked like fluffy pita bread. It was AMAZING! Our server was exceptional. Very attentive and helpful upon ordering our food. Asked at the get go if anyone had any allergies so he could make a note of it when taking orders. I ordered the Finocchiona Salad which was not only beautiful but so delicious. Unfortunately, the Bolognese, although I could get GF, was not DF. So I settled on my second choice which was the Short Rib, which did NOT disappoint. The rib meat was melting in my mouth. I loved my whole experience, however, I will probably request to not sit next to the bathroom. Unfortunately, the "bathroom cleanser" scent kept wafting towards our table and made for an unpleasant nose experience. Also, I like the ambiance of the place, but if you go with a group, conversation is hard to catch because the high ceilings and the noise bouncing. Again, none of these things will deter me from going back because the food and especially that GF bread were amazingly yummo!!!

Excellent pasta and sauce, reminded me of my nonno's sauce! Great service too! Really nice outdoor dinning patio weather permitting.

The food was excellent, the parking was not. I think that this little town is going through some growing pains. Hopefully they get it figured out and this restaurant thrives.

We have had prior positive experiences however last night, sat at the bar, food and drinks were below average

What a fantastic night at Rodi! Grace our server was excellent from the start. She helped us pick out a bottle of wine and made superb recommendations for dinner. Her presence throughout our dining experience was perfect. My Fiancée and I enjoyed a complementary dish from kitchen that was so delicious. After we enjoyed the Drunken Goat appetizer and shared a margarita pizza. We were still a little hungry so she decided to order the Cacio E Pepe and I ordered the Garganelli Tartufati. Both came out hot and fresh. We agree that the pasta was some of the best we've ever had. All in all a perfect experience for celebrating an intimate moment with my Fiancée and couldn't have picked a better place to enjoy it at. Will definitely be returning in the future!

We just moved to Cincinnati a month ago. We wanted to look around and try out new places. We came across this place which was only 8 miles away from our house. Oh my gosh!!! This place was amazing. First of all our server Brennan was excellent. The food was absolutely delicious. We both ordered on his recommendations and they did not disappoint. The wine was great, the atmosphere was very nice. It was absolutely the type of place you would find in a downtown area, but hidden away in this cute little city. It was probably one of the top five dining experiences my husband and I have had. We will definitely be back.

Dined her for an easy date night. Reservations were easy to acquire, and honestly there were quite a bit of openings so a reservation wouldn't have been necessary. Our waiter was very nice and knowledgeable about the menu. We did do the bread (which is a cost) and it was delicious. We also had the Caesar salad to share. I will be honest and say it just wasn't our thing. A little too fishy for me. Our waiter noticed, and took it off the bill, which wasn't even needed. So kind! For entrees we had the braised short rib and the lasagna. The short rib....best ever. I'm not a huge fan of polenta and omg they made me fall in love. Absolutely the best thing on the menu we have tried! The lasagna was good too, but didn't compare to the short rib. Dessert: Tiramisu was delicious! Overall, a super nice eatery in Loveland. We would definitely be back! The service alone was worth the price. Parking is also atrocious, but expected for downtown Loveland.

Excellent food and a great atmosphere. Our group of 4 friends sat on the patio overlooking the river on a warm night. The burrata appetizer was amazing and the espresso martini was one of the best I ever had!

Nice interior and outside patio during summer. Great place to grab a drink with friends. Food is inconsistent- had some really good stuff ( gniocchi, burrata salad) and some pretty bad ( wild mushroom pasta, runny pizza). Service is nice, not always well informed, but nice. I think it's still worth visiting.

Small restaurant in downtown Loveland with an amazing atmosphere (it can get quite loud). Our server was great and very accommodating, explaining the origin of their restaurant and the process for creating their food. It seemed to be a very authentic Italian restaurant, with most things either made in house, sourced locally, or from Italy. The food was amazing to say the least. The charcuterie board was very filling for 3 people and with a large spread of different meats and cheeses. The curry risotto was a special that day and was one of the most interesting dishes I have ever had. Wonderfully flavorful with a rich profile. Come here!

We came by with a large party (including 4 kids) and the service was great. We appreciate how our waiter expedited the kids' food since they were hungry. Food was great - I had the Porchetta and it was delicious! We also shared a chopped salad which was tasty. We'll definitely be back.

Tonight...LAMB CHOPS! It was a bit crowded, being the weekend before Valentines and all but the service was fast and the food was delicious. Now, on to the lamb chops. They were an inch thick dusted with truffle and espresso. Thick, meaty, flavorful and cooked to perfection. I came in hungry and waddled out stuffed. This is a great, family owned restaurant that does Italian right. Of course, to finish the meal off...double espresso...straight! My rocket fuel!

I love that there are more restaurants opening up in downtown Loveland. I would give this restaurant three stars based on price-- but the food was good. I probably would give it an overall rating of 3.5, so I'm somewhere between 3 & 4 stars. This restaurant is downtown in the heart of Loveland. They have good Italian food! Truthfully, the waiter told us all of the amazing perks of the Italian roots of the owner and the head cook, but I really could not tell a big difference in taste compared to other Italian restaurants. (Did I order the wrong thing? Not sure). My friend and I split a salad and lasagna, and it was over $60. She did get a small old-fashioned drink, but we had water and no dessert. That is pretty steep for one entree and one salad. Granted, it was delicious. It is a great place for a big anniversary or special date night--I would go again for a special occasion. PARKING: they have a small parking lot that is shared with other businesses downtown LOVELAND, so it is very rare to find a parking spot in front of the restaurant. You can park at the canoe rental and walk over. You will have to walk through the bike trail and then cross the street. Bad news is that there is not a crosswalk, unless you go down to the corner of the street. I was all dressed up for dinner and heels, and the path from the canoe rental to the restaurant was not in good shape for a nice pair of heels. I opted for the bike trail and walked over. Not awful... Just plan accordingly. I also was not a huge fan of having to pay for bread to go with a pasta entree--especially when it's that expensive. I would love to see that added to entrees or available upon request, perhaps. We called a week in advance for dinner reservations, and the only opening was 5 o'clock in the evening on a Friday. Overall, great experience--just a bit too expensive for what it is. I would love to see half portions available!

Saw a review by a guy named Tony P. that compared the lasagna to Stouffer's and I just had to comment. I went to Rodi last night, had the lasagna and absolutely loved it!!! I don't know how much Tony gets out, but when you compare fresh pasta, sauce and meats prepared daily to a frozen tray... I don't know, maybe stay home and stick to TV dinners. (by the way, how many "wives" do you have Tony?) In any case, it was delicious! I had the lasagna, a beet salad and a Peroni and had plenty to take home with me for a Scooby Snack later. I will definitely be back to Rodi as many times as I can! They get all my stars!!

Our family loves Rodi. Probably our daughter's favorite pasta, bolognese and our boys favorite dessert, chocolate dome. The service is usually pretty good, I've had some one-off days where they weren't as good as normal but nothing crazy. The patio is our favorite for summertime. We go here at least once or twice a month. Miss the old beef carpaccio.

What a fabulous find this place... food is fantastic services outstanding and they are all so very accommodating You're really missing a jem if you've not been here. Ambiance is outstanding

Rodi Italian in Loveland, Ohio is a must try! Check them out for your next date night! It is a true hidden gem! Order the melty chocolate thing for dessert! Reservations can be made on their website or by calling the restaurant. 5 stars for employees and food. Follow @cincinnatifoodies and @angieknowsthetruth for all things Cincinnati!

Rodi never disappoints! Delicious and excellent food and service. Tonight we had the tortino appi, brussel sprouts and osso bucca. Fantastic food, service and wine!!Our server was Grace who was professional and fun. Excellent service so another great dinner!!

Decent food, I've tried several entrees and all were good. The service was also good. Nice local Loveland spot. Good wine list

The ambience was good and the food came quickly but my dish was extremely underwhelming. The branzino tasted like a fish tank. In my honest opinion, this place has gone so far downhill. The service was just ok. The food used to be fantastic. Now it's just mediocre. Everyone's food was just ok. Nothing to revisit. I'm disappointed.

Absolutely loved being able to grab a seat here on a Friday night. The food was delish and I will definitely be back! I love the wine racks on the wall and overall vibe of the space. Love exploring this area to learn of all the local spots. Next time I'll be sure to grab a reservation to sit outside.