Rosie's Italian

Italian restaurant · Cincinnati

Rosie's Italian

Italian restaurant · Cincinnati

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300 E 7th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

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East coast pizza, pasta, and craft cocktails with friendly service  

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300 E 7th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 Get directions

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+1 513 381 1243
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From Crown Restaurant Group, a downtown ode to Italian‑American comfort with scratch pastas, parmigiana, and Trenton‑style pies. Covered by CityBeat when the concept relaunched; still a reliable crowd‑pleaser.

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Shivendra Rai

Google
Finally we found an Italian place in Cincinnati which does not hurt our stomach. The experience I had in Little Italy New York was something similar here. They have got really great pizzas and pastas. Along with that they have a variety of cocktails. Rafael our service person was really great guy and he understood our ask and gave such a beautiful suggestions and recommendations for a vegetarian person. Actually it was his elaborate description that made us order cocktails or we just wood have left with a Pizza. So, we tried a Margaritas Pizza, Gnocchi Genovese Pasta & some lemon cocktails. It was really awesome. The pizzas were properly done & pasta was tasty, new one for me but cooked well. Overall, I would recommend this place for even the chairs they choose which takes me back in time where we had these woven chairs in our hometown in India.

Hilarie Noes

Google
I took my mom here and we had a great experience. Jada was our server and she was very knowledgeable and personable. We went with two of her recommendations and they were perfect. The Bucatini Carbonara was beautiful, rich, and delicious! We sat outside, but the inside dining room had a lively atmosphere. I’d recommend Rosie’s to anyone.

Karolina Wolny

Google
For some reason, it's hard to find a GOOD Italian spot for a simple pasta dish. I had: Three meatballs with Spaghetti (ask for extra parm) Garlic knots Tiramisu I've spent years and it's only been a handful that I thought "wow this is amazing". Rosie's surpassed anything I could imagine with food, value, and service. Food is simple and limited ingredients.. AS IT SHOULD BE. When you focus on flavor and quality you don't need to make up for anything. Your product will speak for itself. Everything was well balanced, exceptionally high in quality, and ridiculously fresh. I know I've mentioned it already, but really you don't need to have any food understanding to TASTE the quality in the dish. Flavor layering, fresh made pasta, and detail to texture blows it out of the park. Portions are plenty, they're advertised for a single appetite but I found it better suited for 2. Service was spectacular. The atmosphere of the restaurant felt respectful casual but the service was on par with finer dining but swap the awkward stiffness for very cordial, welcoming, and professional. Thanks for the great experience, can't wait to be back. Support local.

Karin Langner (Rin)

Google
Friendly staff, immediately felt welcome & comfortable. Extensive red wine selection. We tried Baked Ziti with meatballs - 2 people could easily share it. The Riggatoni Vodka & the Pesto Gnocchi. Reminded me of eating in Italy! All were presented beautifully & were equally delicious. Chef prepared with fresh ingredients

Ally H

Google
From the moment we walked in the door such friendly service, amazing atmosphere love the windows. Sat at the bar started with garlic knots 1000/10 so crispy on the outside and soft on the inside next was the carbonara and crispy potatoes the pasta was the best carbonara I’ve ever had hands down the runny yolk on top just put it over the top !!! The crispy potatoes were so crispy and buttery perfection !! Finished our meal with the cannoli cookie wow just wow 🤯 ask about the amaro ( herbal liquor ) we all know that bloated feeling after indulging on pasta this after dinner drink will help settle your stomach and help with that full bloated feeling such an amazing experience and I will definitely be back and will tell everyone I know this place is 1000 best Italian in Cincinnati!!!

Shyanne Martin

Google
We booked this reservation a few weeks in advance! I’ve only been here for an appetizer so it was fun to go for a full meal. Arrived at 7:15 and seated quickly. Ordered drinks and garlic knots for an appetizer. After we ordered our app, it was about 10-15 mins before the server came back to take our order. Food was good! Didn’t blow our socks off. Server didn’t come back to check on us for quite some time after our food got back. We finished and waited about 20 mins before the manager came and we asked for boxes and our check. It seemed like our server had a 10 top outside and other tables inside as well. She seemed to be helping with another servers table too. She seemed overwhelmed! We probably won’t be back but it was a good meal!

Bret Leveline

Google
I visited Rosie's Italian on April 11, with my wife (MJ) and another couple prior to attending a show in Cincinnati. We arrived right at our reservation time of 5PM. The restaurant was not crowded at this time and was clean and inviting. First round of drinks were an Old Fashioned, Olive Oil Martini (OOM) and a Rosie's Old Fashioned (Rye) for me. MJ sampled the OOM and would not order and thought the Sangria was ok. I enjoyed the Rosie's Old Fashioned and would recommend. Our wonderful waitress Ella said this was one of their more popular drinks. MJ switched to wine with the meal and was very pleased with the Rose and I had a Peroni. Our shareables were Pesto Stuffed Meatballs and Garlic Knots. The guys enjoyed both while the ladies did not care for the stuffed meatballs. I ordered Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca and MJ had Chicken Parmesan. Both entrees were delicious. Be warned that the spaghetti has a nice heat to it. MJ preferred the spaghetti and I enjoyed both. The roasted tomato sauce is delicious. I did sample the Baked Ziti which had my attention (other couple ordered). After tasting I was glad it was not my selection. While good, it did not compare to our entrees.

Steven Sinclair

Google
Mushrooms are fantastic. I had the Orecchette and it was so good! Our server, Julia, was knowledgeable with everything and was the best! We chose a Puglian white wine to go with dinner then had Limoncello as our dessert.
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Scott R.

Yelp
Absolutely recommend Rosie's Italian. Service was great. Food was great. Nice atmosphere and parking was not a problem at all. The Barata and arancini for appetizers were amazing. Drinks were good. The food portions were huge and delicious. Our kids loved the chicken parm and the hot honey pizza. My baked ziti and meatballs were some of the best I've ever had. My wife's Carbana was also fantastic.
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Mia K.

Yelp
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.
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Ashley C.

Yelp
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.
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Michael G.

Yelp
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.
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Stu F.

Yelp
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.
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nathan h.

Yelp
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.
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Scott N.

Yelp
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!
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Nhi T.

Yelp
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.
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Cody R.

Yelp
One of if not the top Italian restaurant in the city. Drinks were amazing, food was even better. The portion sizes are huge so beware of that however it is absolutely delicious. 10/10 recommend. Service was also great. Inside was really nice, outside seating. Felt a little small but not a deal breaker by any means
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Patrice B.

Yelp
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!
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Taylor R.

Yelp
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!

David S.

Yelp
My wife and I were staying downtown last month and as normal the area can be costly. One local steakhouse had great reviews but way out of what we were willing to pay! Found this place by search and walked down to find a great Italian meal. Able to get seated fairly quickly without reservations and it was a treat. Owned by the Chef and the staff was very helpful with suggestions which we took. If we're back in town it's a sure stop!
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Riley C.

Yelp
Not even exaggerating when I said best pasta dish I've ever had. I got the Buccatini Carbonara. It was phenomenal. Short wait, great location, cool mural on the wall. The affogato espresso martini was yummy. I saw everything from families at dinner to date nights. Overall a great place
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Anna O.

Yelp
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!
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Nanette B.

Yelp
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.
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Matthew M.

Yelp
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!
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Michelle G.

Yelp
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.
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Shyanne H.

Yelp
We booked this reservation a few weeks in advance! I've only been here for an appetizer so it was fun to go for a full meal. Arrived at 7:15 and seated quickly. Ordered drinks and garlic knots for an appetizer. After we ordered our app, it was about 10-15 mins before the server came back to take our order. Food was good! Didn't blow our socks off. Server didn't come back to check on us for quite some time after our food got back. We finished and waited about 20 mins before the manager came and we asked for boxes and our check. It seemed like our server had a 10 top outside and other tables inside as well. She seemed to be helping with another servers table too. She seemed overwhelmed! We probably won't be back but it was a good meal!
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Jill G.

Yelp
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.
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April A.

Yelp
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!!
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Lauren F.

Yelp
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.
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Eileen B.

Yelp
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

Sarah L.

Yelp
2nd time here and although I was impressed both times, I walked away even more impressed this time! Arancini was a huge hit with the whole family. I ordered the pesto gnocchi and it was amazing. I reflected to my husband afterwards that I have never ordered gnocchi before and been really glad I did- but their gnocchi was so pillow soft and the pesto was some of my favorite I've ever had. The Margherita pizza was good and I thoroughly enjoyed it, but not a standout part of the meal. I was most excited for the burrata, but the bread didn't taste very fresh which made the whole dish a bit underwhelming. The Tuscan pear cocktail was a favorite among my family.
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Angelina K.

Yelp
Restaurant is cute and cozy... great atmosphere. The staff was friendly and welcoming. The food though.. just meh. The salad was so overly dressed and the menu didn't say that there were artichokes, peppers, olives, etc. or I wouldn't have ordered it. We were running on a tight schedule to get to the show, and unfortunately our server didn't return to check on us in a timeframe where I could get something instead so it is what it is. Probably won't be returning any time soon.
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Rick H.

Yelp
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.
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Julie T.

Yelp
Seared promptly. Our server Ellis was fantastic. Split the salad and also shrimp scampi with pasta. Perfect amount. The pasta sauce was light with a little spice and Lemon. Oh my goodness so good probably a dozen shrimp cooked perfectly. Side of bread. It was an amazingly delicious dinner.
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Erin E.

Yelp
I was craving some Italian food, so I ordered Rosie's on DoorDash, so I'll only rate the food. I would definitely order again! I got the arancini and rigatoni vodka. Both were delicious! The arancini has pesto inside which was a nice surprise. Their marinara sauce is perfect. The rigatoni vodka has some heat- but not too much. The pasta is homemade. I can't wait to try more dishes.
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Karen B.

Yelp
I did door dash for my order. Really yummy penne, with spice! Did the meatball which I did not love. Gave my bf the cannoli cookie and he liked it! Kind of wish you could add another protein to the penne (it's meatball or sausage, chicken would b great!)
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Brian G.

Yelp
Do NOT order delivery. I noted that I was in a hotel, and, I selected that I needed utensils. Here's what happened. The delivery guy stops at the front desk. He tells them I'm on my way down to get the food, but he never told me it was there. I finally checked with the front desk and they say the driver was rude, and my food had been there for 10 minutes. Then, I found that I had no utensils to eat spaghetti. When I finally ate the spaghetti and garlic knots, they were just okay.
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Cathy L.

Yelp
This place was so cute and overall good was very good! Starting off with drinks however I was underwhelmed by the espresso martini, it was too creamy for my liking. The garlic knots and arancini as starters were so good! Especially the arancini I would go back there for. They are smaller than other types I had before but tasted very good, especially with the sauce. The hot honey pizza was a go to. It isn't a super thin crust but was still very tasty. The rigatoni last was my FAVORITE. Could have eaten more of that for sure. Perfect combination of flavors and spice. The last pasta we got I don't recall name of but it was the rest of the tables favorite, just not my vibe due to levels of spice and noodle type. But others really like it. The service staff was very communicative and nice.
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Amy D.

Yelp
We had reservations at 7pm on a Tuesday night at the bar. We were seated promptly and taken care of by lovely Madison. The atmosphere is very cozy and warm. We ordered two Aperol Spritzes and they were huge! We followed with the Ricotta toast, which was also huge. We weren't fans of the presentation though. The combination of the creamy ricotta, nduja (mild spicy sausage), truffle honey, and balsamic was fantastic. It just would have been easier to eat if we were able to spread the toast ourselves. Consequently, the toast underneath all of the cheese just turned soggy. The plate it was served on was too small to maneuver the knife and fork making it difficult to eat. The Bucatini Carbonara was rich and sinful. The Honey Pie was fantastic. However, the Amish Chicken Picatta was confusing. It was topped with so much arugula salad that you couldn't even see the chicken. The dressing from the salad combined with the sauce from the chicken and changed the whole picatta profile. We would also would prefer a lemon slice for squeezing instead of fried lemon slices. The chicken was cooked perfectly though. And again, the plate was too small to use utensils without food falling off the plate. We look forward to returning to try more of the menu items.
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Anya B.

Yelp
The food here is so good and so well priced. We got the hot honey pizza as an app and it was soooo good and crispy. The gnocchi with buratta was great and the orecchiette was creamy than expected and we loved it.
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Daniel B.

Yelp
10/9/23: In my short time in living in cincy I'd put this meal pound for pound up with any place else and that includes the likes of Boca, Pepp & Delores, Losanti, etc. Good atmosphere for a random Monday night. Excellent service, recommendations, and knowledge of the menu. Baked Ziti and Broccolini were incredible. Will definitely be back soon!
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Amanda S.

Yelp
Went here months ago, but omg it was amazing! We ran into some traffic then had issues with parking due to BLINK and they were so accommodating and made sure we were still able to be seated. The salad was really good, kind of had a bit of spice to it. The carbonara was the stand out. You could tell the pasta was fresh. This place did not let me down and I understand why it's so hard to get a review!
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Yamato H.

Yelp
We had a reservation recently and were seated promptly. A lively room. The service was mediocre at best. I asked for a dry martini and was served a dirty martini. I took a sip and made the server aware of their mistake. No apology and when they brought me back a dry martini, it was half full. This was insulting, like they were implying that I was trying to get free alcohol or something. The server was way to informal. We felt as though we were at a pool hall ordering beer and fries, not classic Italian food. Please encourage the younger servers more about service and etiquette. It goes a long way.
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Eric R.

Yelp
If you are looking for a cozy little Italian place that surprises in every good way, this is the place. The service was top notch, and our waiter provided us with a wine recommendation that went with our meal. We split an order of Baked Ziti (Roasted tomato sauce, parmesan, mozzarella, ricotta and basil) which was a large portion and absolutely delicious. We ordered a side of 3 meatballs because we heard that these meatballs were off the charts and they were. The house salad was full of delicious meats and cheeses. We pushed the limited with an order of a cappuccino and even that was good! Highly recommend, and we will be back to try some pizza!
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Joe P.

Yelp
I'm mixed about Rosie's Italian Restaurant. I had dinner there last night (Sat. @ 6:00) In a word I would have to say "Value". The food was good but just not a good value. EVERYTHING WAS A BAD DEAL. The $50 a head for dinner 4 beers @7 bucks each and a VERY small appetizer was just a bad deal. I've spent many years in the business and know the economics involved. I'm positive they are buried in a lease and that reflects in the expensive pricing. Pasta is cheap. sauces are inexpensive and cheese is not all that expensive. Everything has basil so you better LOVE basil. The limited menus restricts the overhead costs but yet it's not reflected in the pricing. No bread, served with meals and when I did ask for some I paid 3 bucks for 3 slices that was stale, cold and tasted like it has been sitting out for a while. The restaurant lacks any character you would expect in a Italian restaurant. It is simply overpriced and a poor Value. On street parking, Unisex bathrooms are a HUGE turn off. I believe the ladies need to their space and not have to worry about if the dude who last used the bathroom urinated all over the seat. The place is just another over-priced bistro with $12 6oz wine and 30+ pasta dishes that can be made at home if you can read. There are MANY better Italian restaurants that makes quality food and has a better atmosphere and the food is good but at a reasonable price. We will not be going back and I don't see this restaurant staying long when you don't offer a good value.
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Brooke B.

Yelp
Came to Rosie's for date night and had a great experience. Our waitress was friendly and made some great recommendations. The Stromboli was fantastic and we also loved the meatballs which we added to the vodka sauce pasta dish. It was the perfect mix of sweet and spicy. We'll definitely try the pizza next time we're in. I recommend making a reservation in advance since the space is pretty small!
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CaryAnne M.

Yelp
Delicious and on time delivery. I'll be craving those mushrooms!!! I'd want the cookie to be bigger.
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Peyton R.

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We got the lasagna bites and potatoes to share, and we cleaned the plate clear. The rigatoni vodka was heavenly, and I had enough to take some home. The baked ziti was huggge, and could be added to the secondis in my opinion. The potatoes were definitely the top choice for all of us. I love this place! The staff is amazing, each table has an adjustable light, and it's always such a wonderful experience. We always make a reservation just to be safe!
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Cortez C.

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The pear did what it was supposed to do, very fresh, it complimented the meal quite well, the mood in Rosie's is always romantic
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Jeff B.

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So good! Saw a recommendation/review this morning and had dinner there this evening. I had the baked ziti and it as the best I've had. Our server was very friendly and food was on the table in the appropriate amount of time. Good location with plenty of parking options. Cool little restaurant that gives a good Italian vibe.
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Alexandra W.

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Lovely dinner while in town briefly for a college visit. Both adults and teenagers were happy with the menu, and the food was great! Very friendly staff!
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Krystina J.

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We looked forward to going to Rosie's WEEKS before our trip to Cincy. We talked about how amazing the Honey Pizza was during our last trip & how we couldn't wait to devour it again this trip. We walked from our hotel to Rosie's. Upon arrival we realized everything had changed. The vibe inside was completely different. It seemed to be more causal/upscale (that looks like every other basic Italian restaurant) than super chill pizza joint vibes (with unique art murals on the walls). We arrived around 6:45pm on a Friday. The hostess was not very friendly & said that she could put us on a wait-list but a table probably would not become available until 8:45pm. We went ahead & put our name down (because our visit last summer was THAT memorable). The hostess did not take our number which means you have to stay close by in order to hear your band being called. While we chatted on the sidewalk & tried to figure out what to do, I pulled up Uber Eats. It looked like we could have a pizza delivered to our hotel in 30/45min. So we went with that option & walked back to our hotel. We ordered a $15 salad that was messy & looks like it had just been thrown together. Our Honey Pizza, the saddest part of this whole experience, was disappointing. There wasn't enough cheese or hot honey. The outside of the crust was so hard that it was difficult to break off in your mouth. Unfortunately, I will not be back to Rosie's but I will always treasure the memories of the Honey Pizza from last summer before they did a rebrand.

Natasha G.

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The food was okay but kind of greasy and not very flavorful. Their drinks ambiance was nice being in the city. It was nice to try something new but not my favorite.

D F.

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Food and service were excellent! We had baked ziti, eggplant parmigiana and a honey pizza. All were superb!
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Chloe W.

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When we first got there the hostess acted like she didn't know that I had made reservations. Our table was sticky and they were out of the drink i wanted to try (the Bellini) so I got moscato instead. It was very good! The food was excellent! Was a little shocked when I saw the bill so not sure if we will be going back for a while but everything was delicious. Our server was great as well. The restaurant itself was small but cute and I liked the dim lighting.
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Hope W.

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i did a take out order and it was ready by the time i got there (about 20 minutes)! for an appetizer i got the burrata and it was very delicious! you could tell the ingredients were fresh and the garlic was soo yummy. i would however not get it to go again (see picture). 10/10. for my meal i got the carbonara with a side of meatballs. the carbonara was SO YUMMY! the noodles were definitely homemade and the sauce was perfect. the taste of the pancetta was amazing as well. 10/10. the meatballs were alright however i am not the biggest meatball fan (i requested to add chicken but online only had meatballs so just a little bummer) 7/10. for dessert i got the cookie cannoli and it was sooo tasty! 9/10. overall everything i got was about $55 which is pretty expensive. however, i do appreciate the high quality ingredients. the most unreasonable price was the cookie (i think around $8 and it came in a bag... just not super special). would be curious to come back for a dine in experience!
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Anastasia A.

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Rosie's has amazing Italian dishes. The gnocchi melted in my mouth, while the spicy Alla vodka got more delicious with every bite. The service was also very good. Highly recommend!