Authentic Italian eatery expanding with new location opening at CVG in 2026

SUMMER, BUT FOR LIFE. YEAH. OKAY. WELL, ANOTHER CINCINNATI FAVORITE IN THE SPOTLIGHT AT CVG. YEAH. SO CHECK IT OUT HERE. THE BENGALS BAR AND KITCHEN IS FINALLY OPEN. THE BENGALS THEMED RESTAURANT OF COURSE, FEATURING A FOOTBALL THEMED MENU. PLENTY OF TEAM MERCHANDISE TOO. YOU CAN SEE LAPHAM AND HOODA AND SOME OF THE BENGALS OUT THERE TOO. OF COURSE. HUGE TVS TO WATCH THE GAME. ANYTIME YOU CAN FIND THAT RESTAURANT. BY THE WAY, IN CONCOURSE B, WHERE THE OLD OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE USED TO BE. THIS TO ME WAS IS SUCH A NO BRAINER. I’M GLAD THAT THEY DID THIS, BECAUSE SO OFTEN, YOU KNOW, YOU’RE A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE GOING IN AND OUT OF TOWN FOR THOSE BIG BENGALS GAMES, BUT NO MATTER WHAT, THEY HAVE SUCH A GREAT FAN BASE THAT THIS SEEMS LIKE A HOT SPOT THERE AT THE AIRPORT. ABSOLUTELY. CAN’T WAIT TO SEE WHAT THE FOOD IS ALL ABOUT. YES, A

Updated: 7:42 AM EDT Sep 19, 2025

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Attention travelers!A local Italian restaurant is expanding, opening a new location inside Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG.) VIDEO ABOVE: CVG Airport officially opens Cincinnati Bengals-branded restaurant and barVV The Italian Experience announced plans to open early next year in CVG Airport. The restaurant will be located near Gate B17 in Concourse B, inside the former Regina’s Italian Kitchen space.The restaurant first opened in 2023 in Mount Lookout, delivering authentic Italian cuisine inspired by owner’s roots in Puglia, Italy. “We are honored to share our family’s story and culinary traditions with travelers at CVG,” Andrea Stefano, VV The Italian Experience’s co-founder and chief executive officer said in a statement. “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.”The eatery will be open all day, offering breakfast, appetizers, soups, salads, handhelds, and entrées.“This new partnership with VV The Italian Experience reflects our commitment to provide uniquely local experiences,” Larry Krauter, chief executive officer, CVG said in a statement. “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.”

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Attention travelers!

A local Italian restaurant is expanding, opening a new location inside Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG.)

VIDEO ABOVE: CVG Airport officially opens Cincinnati Bengals-branded restaurant and bar

VV The Italian Experience announced plans to open early next year in CVG Airport. The restaurant will be located near Gate B17 in Concourse B, inside the former Regina’s Italian Kitchen space.

The restaurant first opened in 2023 in Mount Lookout, delivering authentic Italian cuisine inspired by owner’s roots in Puglia, Italy.

“We are honored to share our family’s story and culinary traditions with travelers at CVG,” Andrea Stefano, VV The Italian Experience’s co-founder and chief executive officer said in a statement. “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.”

The eatery will be open all day, offering breakfast, appetizers, soups, salads, handhelds, and entrées.

“This new partnership with VV The Italian Experience reflects our commitment to provide uniquely local experiences,” Larry Krauter, chief executive officer, CVG said in a statement. “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.”