◆ Our Story
It started in a grandmother’s kitchen.
Exceptional food. Elevated hospitality. A seat for everyone at our table. That’s Crown Restaurant Group.
Hailing from an Italian household in New Jersey, Chef Anthony Sitek brings three key lessons from his grandmother’s kitchen to Crown Restaurant Group: intention, simplicity, and style. Together, with Co-owner Haley Nutter-Sitek’s dedication to artful execution, CRG embodies growth and innovation, rooted in fundamental Italian kitchen principles, with distinct concepts tied together by exceptional hospitality and culinary excellence, local sourcing and from-scratch kitchens.
Embraced by the community, we’ve evolved, learned, and flourished. Our distinctive and universally appealing restaurants set fresh industry benchmarks in concept and execution, contributing to shaping the future of our craft and elevating Cincinnati’s culinary scene.
Rooted in creating memorable experiences, we’re poised to extend our reach and welcome new guests, now in two cities, consistently embodying the style, simplicity, and intention that define our journey. At Crown Restaurant Group, passion is our process.
Anthony Sitek — Chef & Owner. Originally from New Jersey, this full blooded Italian got his love from cooking from his grandma. A graduate from JWU Providence, he finished his culinary degree early so he could take on the city of Chicago and their booming food scene. He has also worked in NYC under Bobby Flay and comes to Cincinnati after opening up a Mediterranean restaurant in Miami. Anthony has spent his time honing his culinary skills so he could finally share them with the city of Cincinnati.
Haley Nutter-Sitek — Managing Partner. As a Cincinnati native, she knew that CRG would thrive here. Another graduate from the Johnson & Wales Culinary program, she decided she liked to work more hands on with the customers and moved to the front of house. She has worked in Providence, Chicago, and here locally. The past couple years she has been focusing on being a mom and working behind the scenes to get CRG up and running.
We hope to see you soon,
Anthony & Haley
◆ Since 2018
2018
Crown Republic Gastropub opens on Sycamore Street: the first room, and the name the group grew from.
The years between
Losanti – Cincinnati in 2019, then Crown Cantina, Rosie's Italian, and Marigold: a boutique steakhouse, a high-energy cantina, and kitchens Cincinnati didn't have yet.
2026
Losanti – Columbus opens on W. Broad Street: the group's largest dining room, and its first outside Cincinnati.
◆ People First
Hospitality is a team sport.
The people behind CRG’s rooms grow with the group — many of our leads started on the floor. Private events: events@crgcincy.com