VV The Italian Experience

🥇 1st Place - Coffee Battle '25

More than just a coffee shop, and more than just a restaurant — VV The Italian Experience is a destination where Italian tradition meets everyday comfort. This vibrant, community-focused space invites all walks of life to slow down, savor the moment, and connect.

💛 WHY YOU'LL LOVE THEM 💛

☕ Standout item: Mockaccino Ferrero Rocher – A decadent espresso drink made with foamed milk, topped with whipped cream, Nutella, and a Ferrero Rocher chocolate for a rich, dessert-like experience. Espresso Salentino Shakerato – A shaken espresso infused with Italian almond syrup. The name Salentino is a nod to the Salento area in Puglia, Italy, where the VV owners are from, bringing a taste of Southern Italian tradition to Cincinnati.

🥗 Don't skip: VV isn’t known only for its coffee program. The kitchen is open for breakfast and lunch Tuesday–Sunday, with dinner service Thursday–Saturday, offering a full Italian dining experience.

For pasta lovers, the Rigatoni VV stands out—rigatoni tossed in a rich pistachio pesto, finished with crispy guanciale and creamy stracciatella cheese. Recently introduced Neapolitan pizzas and freshly baked focaccia have quickly become guest favorites, especially the focaccia with sweet peppers. The menu also features a selection of meat and fish mains, including lamb rack, veal scaloppina and Mediterranean sea bass fillet in a potato crust, highlighting modern Italian flavors with seasonal ingredients.

🚗 Parking: Street parking, and a parking lot.

🪑Seating: Outdoor seating on warmer days, indoor small low tables (seating for 2-4), high bar tables looking outside the window