Pompilio’s might be one of the most famous restaurants in Kentucky, but it’s not all pomp and circumstance. This longstanding restaurant has been dishing up the best and most authentic Italian cuisine in Kentucky for nearly a century, offering diners a timeless and tasty experience every time.

For 90 years, Pompilio's has been a place where folks can come and enjoy food, friends, family... and the most authentic and delicious Italian cuisine in Kentucky!
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The building dates back to 1902, when it housed a small saloon that was, believe it or not, a happening spot during Prohibition!
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The restaurant opened in 1933 under the name of Pompilio House. A hit from the very beginning, during the 1940s, stage performers and famous celebrities like Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe -- who were performing at local clubs -- all dined at Pompilio’s.
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Pompilio's star status extends far beyond its early days, however. The 1987 Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman movie "Rainman" was filmed primarily in Cincinnati, with one of its pivotal scenes shot at Pompilio's!
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Nearly a century after opening and decades after appearing on the silver screen, Pompilio's has become a legend in its own right. This Kentucky restaurant is known for its authentic, heart-warming, soul-and-stomach filling Italian cuisine.
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Italian favorites like Veal Marsala, Eggplant Parmigiana, Cacciatore, and Manicotti anchor the menu, bringing a taste of the Old Country to Northern Kentucky.
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A lot of Italian restaurants shy away from lasagna on the menu, as this classic takes an immense amount of time and work to do right. But guess what? Pompilio's does it right. The Homemade Meat Lasagna is layer upon layer of spicy, savory, cheesy perfection.
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The dessert menu is as robust as the mains, with everything from Classic Cannoli and Tiramisu to Italian Lemon Cake and Risotto Balls. When you come to Pompilio's, expect to be treated -- and fed -- like famiglia.
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When you’ve a hankering for classic Italian cuisine — in the most classic *and* classy of venues, head to Pompilio’s, a longstanding treasure in Kentucky!

Looking for more delicious restaurants in Kentucky to try? Why not plan an entire year of bucket-list-worthy eats?

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