Travelers to have a slice of Italy before they take flight at CVG

CINCINNATI (WXIX) – A popular Mt. Lookout coffee shop and restaurant is expanding its Italian heritage to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Come 2026, VV The Italian Experience will be serving its cuisine favorites to travelers, such as piadina and pasta bolognese.

“We are honored to share our family’s story and culinary traditions with travelers at CVG,” said Andrea Stefano, VV The Italian Experience’s cofounder and chief executive officer. “From our grandfather’s roots in Puglia to our kitchen in Cincinnati, every dish we serve is infused with authenticity, heritage, and a love of bringing people together around the table. The city of Cincinnati has embraced VV The Italian Experience with great enthusiasm, and opening at CVG with SSP America is an exciting next step for us.”

Renderings for the new VV The Italian Experience at CVG.(Provided: CVG)Renderings for the new VV The Italian Experience at CVG.(Provided: CVG)

The locally-owned business will move into the former Regina’s Italian Kitchen in concourse B, near gate B17. The area is currently under construction.

A press release from CVG says that once VV The Italian Experience is up and running, it will be open all day, offering breakfast, appetizers, soups, salads, handhelds and entrees.

“This new partnership with VV The Italian Experience reflects our commitment to provide uniquely local experiences,” said Larry Krauter, chief executive officer, CVG. “Whether traveling domestically or internationally through CVG, we’re excited that travelers will get a taste of authentic Italian that showcases the region’s culinary excellence.”

Renderings for the new VV The Italian Experience at CVG.(Provided: CVG)

In 2024, CVG welcomed 9.2 million travelers. The airport has a $10.5 billion economic impact on the local economy each year.

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