Padrino Fort Thomas

4.6 ( 216 reviews )
14 N Grand Ave, Fort Thomas, KY 41075, United States
+1 859-957-4082
Located in the heart of Fort Thomas, Padrino Fort Thomas has quickly become a dining favorite for both locals and visitors. Reviews consistently highlight the restaurant's inviting atmosphere, excellent service, and delicious food that exceed expectations. Customers appreciate the attentiveness of the staff, emphasizing how their upbeat demeanor enhances the overall dining experience. Popular menu items include the delectable Chicken and Spinach Manicotti, praised for its rich flavor and generous portion size, and the mouthwatering Caprese salad, which truly captures the essence of fresh ingredients. Diners also rave about the fried zucchini and various pizzas, with many noting that the housemade marinara pairs perfectly with their pasta choices. Families love the kid-friendly options like cheese and pepperoni pizzas, ensuring everyone leaves satisfied. Competitive pricing and large portions amplify the appeal, making it a go-to spot for casual dining or special celebrations. Reviewers often express a desire to return, eager to explore more of the menu, including desserts which are highly anticipated. With cleanliness and a warm ambiance, Padrino Fort Thomas seems set to become a staple in the community, making every visit a memorable dining adventure.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great beer selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Padrino Fort Thomas

C.J. Rushman
May 4,2025
Really surprised when we visited this new restaurant. It was really busy but it was not loud. The service was quite good. Food was really good. Not that we had bad expectations but it superseded what we were kind of thinking. Highly recommend this place.
Brian Walkr
Apr 23,2025
From our server Eyan and his very upbeat attitude to the awesome food, our first visit will not be our last. The Caprese salad was phenomenal as were the meatballs on the appetizer menu. We had the chicken and spinach manicotti, which was just fantastic. The pizzas look good and they have dessert options so it’s a full-service restaurant and we will definitely be back to try more items.
Rachel Pape
Apr 8,2025
We finally tried this place after seeing it on Chowdown Cincinnati and it did not disappoint. This is the BEST food we've had at a restaurant in a long time. Service was excellent and the place was very clean and inviting. Our family split some appetizers, husband tried the Buffalo chicken salad, I tried the caprese salad, kid's split a pizza and everyone loved what they chose. We only wish we could've tried more and will be going back for dessert soon. The ranch dressing was even better than when I make it at home. Everything was top notch. Huge portions and competitive prices. This will be a regular for our family and I've already told several friend's about it as well. Thank you for making great food at a reasonable price with a great atmosphere.
Mark Smith
Mar 31,2025
This dinner was fabulous. Starting with the fried zucchini and moving to a steak hoagie. The bread was crisp and flavorful. My wife had a small pepperoni pizza and she loved it. Anna at the bar did a great with service. She made a drink with Emperess Gin my wife loved. Do not miss eating at Padrinos.
Alicia Smith
Mar 14,2025
This is our first time ever eating here and it was great! We were celebrating my son’s 18th birthday and we had a party of 9. We did reservations and our table was ready when we got there, the zucchini was outstanding, the meatball appetizer was awesome! The server was great, and the owner stop us on our way out and thanked us for coming in. We drove from Cincinnati and it was totally worth!!!!!
Leo Yocum
Mar 11,2025
*** I would like to update my review. 2 years ago I gave 3 stars. I now definitely feel as though they are 5! Every pizza I have gotten since, has been amazing. Service is wonderful every time. They do now have paper menus for the kids. The tvs do now have things to keep them entertained! We love going here! It's yummy and everyone is happy when we leave! GREAT JOB!!! WE LOVE THIS PLACE!! Food is good, except my food had a ridiculous amount of bacon on it that pretty much took over any other flavor on my pizza :( I will be back BUT without my whole family. This place has more of an atmosphere for apps n cocktails with some friends. I don't feel it to be family friendly. The small dining area is CRAMMED with tables, they are WAY too close together. Bathrooms were one at a time so there was a constant line the entire time we were there. They have a lot of TV's but not one of them was on a channel for children. Other diner's kids were running all over the place because they had nothing to do or watch.... I recommend either cutting back on the amount of tables in the small dining area, getting an actual paper kids menu or turning a TV to a kids channel so kids have something to do when they are in there.
Brenda Simpson
Feb 18,2025
Six people for lunch, not too busy. The GM was filling in for someone who called in, and he did a great job of waiting on everyone! All of us were happy with our food and service. Prices were fair, given the portion sizes were huge! We will definitely be back to try the pizza and sit on the nice patio next summer.
Katie Shumate
Feb 12,2025
Ate at Padrino’s Ft. Thomas and we were very happy with the pizza (half Toscano, half veggie) with tangy sauce, crispy crust and good cheese. The extra treat was our friendly and knowledgeable server, Bree who went out of her way to make our evening great! She told us all about the special nights at Padrino’s as well as giving us good food recommendations. We’ll tell our friends and be back soon!

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