Travelers passing through Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) can now enjoy cuisine from Cincinnati-based VV The Italian Experience. The family-owned eatery operated in partnership with SSP America and located in Concourse B offers Italian cuisine including signature dishes like piadina, pasta bolognese, and pasta alla genovese as well as wine, cocktails, and aperitivo options.
“We are incredibly proud to open VV The Italian Experience at CVG,” said Andrea Stefano, CEO and owner of VV The Italian Experience. “For my whole family, this is about so much more than opening a restaurant in an airport. It is about reintroducing our brand in a way that honors where we come from—from Cincinnati to Puglia, southern Italy, where our grandfather Erminio first began this journey in the 1940s. Seeing that story come to life in such a beautiful space, and sharing it with travelers from around the world, is something that means a great deal to us.”
“CVG has always been committed to offering travelers a dining experience that reflects the quality and character of this region. VV The Italian Experience does exactly that. This is a Cincinnati brand with deep roots, and we are proud to welcome it into our Concourse as the kind of destination that makes travel more memorable,” added Chad Summe, chair of the Kenton County Airport Board.
“VV The Italian Experience is exactly the kind of concept we love bringing into airports: a brand the local community loves, and passengers consider the best part of the journey,” said SSP America CEO George Mboya. “Rooted in family, heritage, and genuine hospitality, offers a culinary style which feels both elevated and deeply personal. We’re proud to partner with VV and CVG to bring this beautiful expression of Italian food and culture to the terminal.”
“What sets VV apart is the story behind it. Three generations of family heritage, a concept born right here in Cincinnati, and a dining experience that gives our travelers a genuine sense of place before they ever leave the ground. We’re pleased to bring that experience to Concourse B,” said Larry Krauter, CEO of CVG Airport.
