Went to this hidden gem after going to the bridal district today with my daughter, and wedding crew. Julie from Reading bridal recommended it. I have to say everything was amazing from the service to the yummy food. Our food came out quick, it was Hot, and delicious. I ordered a small individual pizza for myself, and they brought me another pizza out because they said they thought my crust came out overcooked, and burned. I thought it was delicious, but they insisted I take the additional pizza. They even kept it in the warmer for me till I left. 5 stars, hands down without a doubt. I will be going back there in the future, and recommending to friends and family.

Highly Recommend! We were looking for a really good pizza place for dinner our first day in the Cincinnati area and by chance my husband picked this place based on his requirement that it had to be local and not fancy. It had a “small town” vibe like we experienced at the pizza places of our youth, so it was great for us! The giant, mosaic tiled brick oven in the middle of the restaurant was impressive enough, but the pizzas were some of the best we’ve had! The crust was light and did not get in the way of the cheesy, tomatoey, sausage and veggie toppings. We couldn’t eat it all because we ordered cannolis for dessert. We also enjoyed the cannolis - crispy shells and creamy filling with surprise mini chocolate chips! We will love eating our leftovers tomorrow for a snack! With a tall draft (CCBs Stronger Lager I think), and a coke for our drinks the total was around 40.Under Budget! Thank you Strong’s for a great experience!

My wife and I staying in town to fly out in the morning. And tried this pizza for dinner. If you want top quality pizza this is the place. We had the meatball appetizer, 6 wings in buffalo sauce with blue cheese, a large half and half margarita and sausage and red pepper. It was phenomenal . Lydia was our waitress she was very friendly and attentive. Highly recommend 10/10. Will be back. Thank you for the great food!

Their meatball appetizer is a 10/10 in flavor! It is a must!!!! Their pizza "The Meat" is also super delicious. We also tried their vodka pizza which was good but not our type and more plain. Overall it was excellent.

Strong 's brick oven is located in Reading right on Reading road, just a little bit south of Evendale. It's very easy to access from 75 North. I have driven by it a million times and never really noticed it. It doesn't look like much from the outside. But inside, it is a fabulous authentic Italian restaurant. It is a surprisingly large Italian restaurant with lots of booths and tables and a wood burning brick oven in the middle of the place. The pizza chefs are working in the middle of the restaurant and putting pizzas in the oven. There's also a very large, nicely stocked bar with local beer on tap from Esoteric and Rhinegeist. The whole restaurant is very clean, warm, and cozy, with authentic Italian decor. Lots of tables and booths with red leather bench seating, chairs, and stained glass overhead lights. The food was delicious. The pizzas were straight out of the oven with thick, warm crusts and lots of toppings. The antipasto salad was very good with fresh lettuce and thinly sliced deli meats and nice crusty Italian bread. The meatball appetizer was more than enough for a entree - with three large delicious meatballs and sweet tomato sauce. The waitresses were very attentive, capable, and friendly. The only disconcerting thing was that the waitresses brought the fresh food straight out from under the archway marked "restrooms." But it turns out they were coming from the main kitchen which is down that same hallway, opposite the actual restrooms. Aside from that little misunderstanding, this was a great casual Italian dining experience. So if you're looking for a larosa's alternative, with a very similar but more authentic Italian vibe, and one with a brick oven pizza in the middle of the room and a very nicely appointed bar that you can sit at, check out this place in Reading.

Stumbled upon this eatery by chance, so I decided to take a chance and a great chance it was. The location was easy to find, the service was great. I was greeted upon entering the establishment and my order was taken right away. My visit was my first visit but it will not be my last visit. My pie was fresh and made to order, which was a 10"half & half speciality pizza. The next time I visit Cincinnati, this place will definitely be on the list of stops.

One of the best pizza joints we have been to. Everything was great and the staff was awesome. Definitely a place to keep going back to. There are so many great things to try.

One of the best meals I’ve had while traveling! I stopped into Strong’s while visiting Reading, and I’m so glad I did. I ordered a brick oven pizza and it was incredible — perfectly golden, packed with flavor, and cooked to perfection in their brick oven. You can really taste the freshness and quality in every bite. The vibe inside was cozy and welcoming, and I loved being able to watch the staff making pizzas right in the oven. It adds such a fun, authentic feel to the whole experience. The staff was super friendly and attentive without being overbearing — just the right amount of check-ins to make sure everything was great (and it was!). The pizzas I saw going out looked and smelled amazing too — I’ll definitely be back to try one next time I’m in town. And don't forget dessert - cannoli's are amazing. Got an apple pizza to take home and ate it the next day for breakfast. (Shhh, don't tell mom) Highly recommend this spot to anyone visiting the area — whether you’re a foodie, a pizza lover, or just passing through and want a great meal in a chill spot. Strong’s is a gem!