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11 Italian Restaurants That Aren't Olive Garden to Celebrate National Pasta Day in Cincinnati

By on Wed, Oct 17, 2018 at 3:21 pm

Today is National Pasta Day. It is also National Pay Back a Friend Day. So maybe kill two birds with one stone and treat your pal to some lasagna.
Cincinnati may be a historically German city, but certainly does not lack when it comes to locally owned and operated Italian joints. From mom-and-pop shops to more established and swanky trattorias, there's a spot for every pasta lover in this town. Whether you like your pasta stuffed with cheese and meats or you prefer swirled up with some chunky homemade tomato sauce, this list of local Italian restaurants is sure to hit the spot.
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Sotto 118 E 6th St., Downtown Photo: Hailey Bollinger

Sotto

118 E 6th St., Downtown
Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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Via Vite 520 Vine St., Downtown Photo via Facebook.com/ViaVite

Via Vite

520 Vine St., Downtown
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Forno Osteria 3514 Erie Ave., Oakley Photo via Facebook.com/FornoOsteriaBar

Forno Osteria

3514 Erie Ave., Oakley
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A Tavola 1220 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine Photo via Facebook.com/ATavolaPizza

A Tavola

1220 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine
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Ferrari’s Little Italy 7677 Goff Terrace, Madeira Photo via Facebook.com/FerrarisLittleItaly

Ferrari’s Little Italy

7677 Goff Terrace, Madeira
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Scotti’s Italian Restaurant 919 Vine St., Downtown Photo via Facebook.com/ScottisItalianRestaurant

Scotti’s Italian Restaurant

919 Vine St., Downtown
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Nicola’s 1420 Sycamore St., Over-the-Rhine Photo via Facebook.com/Nicolas

Nicola’s

1420 Sycamore St., Over-the-Rhine
Photo via Facebook.com/Nicolas
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Pompilios 600 Washington Ave., Newport Photo: Provided

Pompilios

600 Washington Ave., Newport
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Campanello’s Italian Restaurants 414 Central Ave., Downtown Photo via Facebook.com/Campanellos

Campanello’s Italian Restaurants

414 Central Ave., Downtown
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Betta’s Italian Oven 3764 Montgomery Road, Norwood Photo via Facebook.com/BettasItalianOven

Betta’s Italian Oven

3764 Montgomery Road, Norwood
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The Best Breakfast Spots in Greater Cincinnati, According to Our Readers

Every year, CityBeat publishes the Best Of Cincinnati®, wherein readers and staffers alike pick which bars are the booziest, which people are…

By CityBeat Staff

No. 9 Best Breakfast: Blue Jay Restaurant 4154 Hamilton Ave., Northside This homey Northside diner has been owned and operated by the Petropoulos family since 1967. Stepping inside is almost like stepping back in time with the row of cozy booths, wood paneling on the walls and the dining counter. The menu features classic breakfast and lunch dishes that come in generous portions, as well as Cincinnati-style chili. Menu recommendation: The Northsider: A 3-Way omelet with cheddar cheese and chili that you can also build up to a 7-Way by adding onion, tomatoes, peppers and/or beans.
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20 Meal Deals You Can Get During Greater Cincinnati's Spring Restaurant Week

Support local restaurants and indulge in some delicious specials for Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week this week. Restaurant Week returns Monday-Sunday, April 15-21…

By Katherine Barrier

Nicholson’s Pub 625 Walnut St., Downtown $36 Lunch & Dinner First Course: Choice of: Grilled Romaine Salad (romaine heart, toasted breadcrumbs, Caesar dressing and shredded parmesan) or Tavern Salad (spring mix, dried cranberries, Granny Smith apples, Stilton blue cheese crumbles and house-made bee pollen vinaigrette) Second Course: Choice of: Half Rack of Baby Back Ribs (with garlic roasted potatoes, coleslaw and Scottish BBQ) // Grilled Salmon (with fresh vegetables, mashed potatoes and highland beurre blanc) // or Lamb Loin Chops (two 4-oz. chops, charred broccolini, mashed potatoes and mint chutney) Third Course: Choice of: Sticky Toffee Pudding (Scottish steamed pudding, dates and toffee sauce) or Pineapple Upside-Down Cake (caramelized brown sugar pineapple and cherry topping)
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The Best Eats in Cincinnati, According to CityBeat Readers (Part 2)

CityBeat has been in the business of curating the Best Of Cincinnati® for more than 25 years, highlighting the city’s most outstanding selections…

By CityBeat Staff

Best Tacos Winner: Agave & Rye Runners-up: Mazunte, Condado Tacos
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The Best Eats in Cincinnati, According to CityBeat Readers (Part 1)

CityBeat has been in the business of curating the Best Of Cincinnati® for more than 25 years, highlighting the city’s most outstanding…

By CityBeat Staff

Best Late-Night Eatery Winner: Goodfellas Pizzeria Runners-up: Skyline Chili, Anchor Grill
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Review: Hamilton’s Newest Bar, Immortal Vibes, Offers Sophisticated Cocktails and a Unique Vintage Guitar Experience

By Logan Turner

Immortal Vibes

New Bar and Restaurant 'The Park' to Open at The Banks This Summer

By Katherine Barrier

A rendering of The Park restaurant and bar opening on Freedom Way this summer.

This Taglio-Camp Washington Chili Pizza is the Hero We All Need Right Now

By Katherine Barrier

Queen Coney Pizza

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