Perso

Yet again another awesome experience at Perso. We came in to celebrate our anniversary and decided on the Chef's table option which is offered during weekdays. The service was incredible and the staff were all so friendly and patient. All of the food was to die for. We were served 4 appetizers, 2 entrees, and a dessert. Definitely do yourself a favor and check out Perso! a very unique dining experience in Louisville!

Perso is about a seven minute walk from our house, but we have only gone there one time for a date. That night was finally in December 2024 to celebrate a late Christmas. After spending a lot of money on traveling, we wanted a nice dinner but at a more budget-friendly cost. We picked a Sunday because that is one of days they have a $30 prix fixe menu with an app, entree, and dessert.Somehow, even though space is limited and it's a popular place, my wife was able to get us a last minute reservation. Even the bar seats are reserved, so we felt very fortunate. We were seated in the back room where you're surrounded by a working kitchen and a lot of hustle and bustle. As the evening went on, the atmosphere became slightly less enjoyable as other groups were seated and gave the servers very little room to maneuver.The cocktail was really enjoyable. We had a glass of red wine for our second drink, which was great for the price point. For food, I picked the Salsiccia Alla Pizzanola, Springer chicken, and ice cream. The pizza app was amazing! I ate it slow because I wanted to enjoy every bite. For my entree, the chicken was cooked perfect, but it was admittedly a more bland flavor than I was expecting. I forget what the ice cream was, but that was also awesome. My wife also enjoyed her meal. Definitely open to trying this again. Despite the packed room, it was a great dinner and I strongly recommend for a date night. Based on some of the food I saw around me, I'm very excited to try more items on the menu. And next time, we will book a space in the front room or at the bar - far in advance.

Checked this place out last night for a family dinner and it was so good! It was nice to try some dishes that we normally haven't before and I liked that the serving was family style so we could mix and match!For drinks, I got the strawberry shrub which was okay, my sister got the espresso martini which was delicious! For apps, we got the roasted octopus and beet tartare - both were so good and dishes we normally wouldn't eat!For dinner we split the dry aged steak which came with chimichurri sauce (it was fine) and a pomegranate steak sauce that was delicious. We also got the butternut squash velute which my parents enjoyed (too sweet for me) and the roasted pasta dish which was phenomenal!

It's been almost two months since I dined at Perso, and I'm still thinking about it. First off, my biggest suggestion if you want to dine here: Do the prix fixe menu! Perso offers a prix fixe menu, Sunday through Thursday, for just $29. A portion of all prix fixe sales go to Blessings in a Backpack, which helps feed local children who suffer from food insecurity.Through this menu, you get the pick of a starter, entree and dessert, and if you go with others ordering from this menu, you could order pretty much everything on it. And this menu blew me away! For the starters, we tried the Brussels Sprouts Salad, Apple and Radicchio and Salsiccia alla Pizzaiola. The Brussels Sprouts Salad with its copious cheese and sprouts was the star for me, though all three were wonderful. Not a snoozer among them.For my entree, I got the Barchetta di Pane, which is served in a bread boat (!!!), with pomodoro, fontina, confit garlic and herbs. This comes out on a large platter with a scissors to cut through the bread. More entrees should come with scissors! Think of this like pizza bread amped up to 11. Hands down the best thing I ate. We also tried the desserts. Loved the ice cream! Perso also stands out for cocktails. The ambiance of Perso was cool with a bit of an Italian cafe flair. We ate at an outdoor table to soak up what we figured was one of the final warm nights of the year, but there are indoor tables as well. And after you're done, you can head into the back patio for its Segreto Garden Bar ("segreto" means "secret" in Italian). Another supremely cool spot to take in. It's open March through October. Love that Shelby Park has such cool, delicious spots like Perso. Definitely one of a kind!

So, so impressive, I absolutely loved this place. I unfortunately came here alone, sat at the bar. It was restaurant week and my husband and his brothers wanted to go to a basketball game. I dropped them off and had a hell of a meal on my own. I started with the crostino di tonno. I love raw tuna, but cooked tuna skeeves me out. This changed my whole perspective, and was an incredible way to start the meal. Then came the osso bucco. It was so perfect and tender. The sauces that accompanied it were perfect. I capped off the dinner with the chef's choice apple dessert, which was wonderful as well. The ambiance and locale were also stunning! I didn't even feel like I was in Louisville when walking in and around the restaurant. It felt so upscale. I really cannot wait to be back, and take some people next time! Highly recommend.

Service was great. Drinks, appetizers, and entree all nicely done. Varied flavors, multicultural inspiration, and an intimate atmosphere. Only downside was a high volume of background noise, making conversation and even ordering a shouting match. Recommend especially for couples or four tops.

This restaurant was on my friend's list for a while. It used to be Scarlet's bakery which had closed a few years back. The space looks about the same but of course, looks more upscale.We had a reservation, but for a Tuesday night we didn't need one. A few groups here and there, but most tables weren't filled.We started off with some cocktails from the menu and then decided to do the prix fixe since it was a good deal. We both got the tuna crostini as the starter. Delicious and a nice crunch from the flatbread! Not heavy either!For entrees, my friend opted for the pasta while I got the branzino. Deliciously cooked with a nice crispiness! I also enjoyed the taste of the tomato sauce on my friend's pasta.For dessert, we got the fig streusel. It was kinda small which was perfect after already eating an appetizer and an entree. Great presentation! And not too sweet!The service was good. Our server was attentive and brought out our food in a timely way. She made sure to keep our glasses of water filled.It was a fun vibe! They played a lot of throw back music from the 80s through the 2000s so I enjoyed that a lot!Parking is parallel. I probably could've circled around to find a spot but I was in a rush and parked just a block away.

This was a very cute local place. I had driven by several times, but when I saw that there was a limited Pris Fix menu, I knew I had to go! They were out of a couple of entrees/apps, which was disappointing, but what I ordered was still delicious! I didn't get a picture of the Sole, but it was awesome! The candy scone for dessert was AMAZING! The restaurant was pretty busy for a Wednesday, but we made a reservation. Our server was great!

Perso was the final stop on my restaurant hop during #louisvillerestaurantweek. I definitely know what I'm doing because this was an awesome choice. I dined alone, so I sat bellied up at the bar. My beverage of choice is wine, but Perso's cocktail menu was too interesting to pass over. I opted for the Lavender Manhattan. Either this bartender is one-of-a-kind or this drink is from another dimension. Or both. When I saw the genie floating up from the glass in a cloud of smoke, I knew this was going to be the beginning of a blissful dining experience. Perso had a special menu for Restaurant Week, and because I was teetering between the Pasta E Fagoli and the Crostino di Tonno for my first course, my bartender helped me decide. The Pasta E Fagoli was cranberry-beany and delicious, and had me wishing I had a spoon to scoop up and savor every bit of the soup that remained after I ate all the campanelle and fagoli. A small warning, though. Although it wasn't super spicy, I struggle with spiciness, which even when mild sometimes sends me into an eye-watering coughing fit. Once I get beyond it with a few sips of water though, I'm able finish it off like a respectable foodie would. For the second course, I went with the Cast Iron Baked Pasta. I doubt you can ever go wrong with baked pasta but I went all the way right with this dish. By the time I was halfway through its incredible cheesaliciousness and beginning to feel full, I had to will myself to put the fork down and allow the rest to be boxed so that I could handle the third course. It wasn't easy. My options included Ice Cream of the Day or Chef's Choice. Well, that was easy. Chef knows best. When I say my mind was blown by the tender, flaky, perfectly-flavoured fig strudel.... With the house-made mascarpone on the side?Just go and try it if you don't believe me. I enjoyed the chill atmosphere at this place as well. The food service and bar service were both attentive and pleasant. Did I already mention the Lavender Manhattan that's mixed using the handmade Tito vodka? Oh, and how that leftover baked pasta hit the next day. Whew! I will be back to see you all soon, Perso.

Went on a Monday at 530 with a reservation but didn't need. Street parking. Had an attentive and friendly hostess/server throughout the night. Ordered the 3 course prix fixe ($29) and it included a starter (pick 1 of 4 selections), an entree (1/4) and a dessert (chefs choice or ice cream). Everything we had was so tasty. Highly recommend the panzanella starter and the barchetta di pane (bread boat but similar to a pizza). The bread/crust was so good and crispy.