The Most Delectable Italian in Louisville

Via Vite

★★★★☆ 4 (790) • $$

"It was pretty mid in every way Good thing was the free bread. Was awesome and the food quality itself seemed pretty good. Not great or anything and prices are high"

Bella Notte

★★★★☆ 4.2 (584) • $$

"Kameron with a K easily the best service my team and I have ever received at a restaurant. We were on a tight schedule and told him, he got us in and out of there by the exact time we asked him. The food was good, the wine was great we only wish we had more time for dessert! Kameron was very nice and fast, he was also extremely patient and understanding. He was fantastic!"

Volare Italian Ristorante

★★★★★ 4.5 (470) • $$$

"Went here for a work event recently. The food was incredible and the service was stellar. I will be coming back here again!"

Forno Osteria + Bar

★★★★☆ 4.4 (395) • $$

"Valentines Day dinner... they offered a selected menu. We both had arugula salads & beef short ribs. Food was delicious, service was amazing & the vibe was vibing! We will be back"

Pasta Garage Italian Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (438) • $$

"This is my favorite place to eat in Lexington! It is casual, comfortable, and consistently delicious! You order at the counter and are given a buzzer. When your food is ready, you pick them up from a window. Servers will not check on you at your table and that's ok! They do appreciate you cleaning up your dishes after you eat. I'm telling you, it's all so good! My chicken piccata was loaded with flavor! I can't wait to go back!"

Old School NY Pizza

★★★★★ 4.5 (352) • $

"MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE PIZZA PLACE. Pizza is always hot and good. Service is always lovely and the ambiance is very family oriented. MUST TRY"

bar Vetti

★★★★☆ 4.4 (348) • $$$

"Bar Vetti is my treat-yo-self restaurant. I love to order the Cacio e Pepe with a nice wine. Date night, girls night, Brunch, Bar Vetti does it all. Menu rotates lots of exciting, fresh, innovative dishes.Staff is always attentive and prompt. Kitchen is efficient and crafts beautiful meals. Highly recommend to all my friends (and now all of Yelp!)."

Primavista

★★★★☆ 4.1 (373) • $$$

"My dad, his wife, my husband, and I visited on Saturday night. It was a 5-star experience all the way. Beautiful view, excellent service, and great food. I had the sautéed seasonal fish with crab. It was the perfectly sized portion with a nice presentation. The rest of our group enjoyed their selections as well. The old fashioned was tasty. There was quite a big selection of teas for my husband. We were too full for dessert. Maybe next time!My only minor gripe is the charge for valet parking. I'm of the belief that when you are at a fine dining establishment, valet parking should be free (with a tip, of course)."

Lupo

★★★★☆ 4.3 (335) • $$

"I visited Pizza Lupo for the first time on my birthday and was pleasantly surprised by the experience. We made a reservation online through Resy, and I'm glad we did--it was surprisingly busy for a Monday night! I started with the Chinotto Old Fashioned. Though I was initially hesitant, it turned out to be a refreshing twist on the classic cocktail--highly recommend giving it a try. For the main course, we couldn't pass up their wood-fired sourdough pizza. We went with the classic Margherita, and it was excellent--perfectly balanced flavors and a delightful crust. To finish, we split some hazelnut gelato, which was the perfect end-of-meal treat--light, creamy, and delicious. The space itself is beautiful and quaint, with a cozy atmosphere. Parking is limited with a small lot, but the friendly staff and inviting environment make it worth the visit. Overall, a fantastic spot for a special night out!"

Ciao Ristorante

★★★★☆ 4.1 (343) • $$

"I can't believe I never knew about Ciao!An adorable little spot on Payne Street, offering delicious Mediterranean Italian fare in a rustic, comfy setting.Our waitress, Grace, was lovely. Attentive, friendly, and helpful. The service was beyond reproach, from seating to table clearing to REALLY FAST food delivery, I didn't have a single complaint.The food was delicious. We got the chips and dip appetizer: warm bread, meats and a cheesy dip. House bread with oil for dipping is standard, which was great because we had a lot of extra dip to scoop up! For entrees, we got the gnocchi alla vodka and the warm brussels sprouts salad. DELICIOUSThe wine list is carefully curated, and the drink menu is massive and fun. As full as we were, we knew we had to end the evening with cannoli, so we packed up some of each entree to take home. The espresso martini was a lovely accompaniment.We will be back, now that we know it's there!"

Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano

★★★★☆ 4.3 (270) • $$

"Loved this place. Fun spot with a cozy video fire right at the hostess stand. The food was great and we had fantastic service."

Sarino

★★★★☆ 3.9 (315) • $$

"Finally tried brunch at Sarino's after numerous dinner visits and couldn't believed I hadn't reviewed it.The house made focaccia and oil side is my favorite appetizer, the salmon is and you can't go wrong with any of the house made pastas with generous portions. For brunch with tried the Benedict, breakfast pizza and a cannoli for desert. The pizza was delicious and well sized. The eggs Benedict was smaller but very good and a bit spicy. And the cannoli- as good as it looks."

Martini Italian Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.7 (337) • $$

"I hate to be basic like this, but some friends and I went out to have what ended up being a "girl dinner" recently. Ya know what, scratch that, I will proudly admit that "girl dinner" -- a dinner mostly composed of several appetizers -- may be my new favorite thing.And Martini Italian Bistro was a great place for this. We ordered several: baked goat cheese, spinach al forno and bruschetta plus the caprese salad (definitely shareable) and a margherita pizza. These came out quick, and our waiter was a help recommending what we should order.My favorite was the spinach al forno and caprese. I could eat those any day. We also got cocktails (of course). I got a cocktail with berries and bourbon in it. Would definitely recommend.It also helped that we were easily able to get a table.Martini Italian Bistro is a solid dining option in the Paddock Shops."

Sicilian Pizza & Pasta

★★★★☆ 3.6 (335) • $$

"The food I received was great. One of the very best gluten-free pizza that I have had anywhere. Additionally, delivery to the hospital was very convenient. Great food and service."

Coals Artisan Pizza

★★★★☆ 3.9 (262) • $$

"I feel like sometimes coals doesn't get the credit it deserves or it gets overlooked (guilty!), but dang every time I come here I am not disappointed. I am a big fan of a pizza crust done right, and Coals crust always hits the mark. They're always perfectly cooked, service is great, and there's a variety of excellent pizza options whether you're a classic pepperoni toppings kind of person or feeling slightly adventurous. We came here for pizza week and I'm so glad we did, because it reminded me I need to come here more! I got the St Matthews pizza - SO good!! Also, my friend is celiac and they have gluten free crust options, which is MEGA bonus points in my book! Not enough restaurants are prepared to accommodate for celiac disease, so we love to see the inclusive menu options!"

Lou Lou on Market

★★★★★ 4.5 (187) • $$

"See previous reviews...Somehow my photos did not post initially. I've been twice & the food is phenomenal. Service could be better, but nothing that would make me not return. All guests that I've treated here, are very pleased with their experiences!!"

Porcini

★★★★☆ 4 (220) • $$$

"Very solid Italian option. It's similar to a number of other spots along Frankfort. Calamari appetizer met expectations - lightly breaded, flavorful dipping sauce. Sampled a variety of pasta dishes and entrees. The risotto with shrimp was delicious, but noticed that the risotto was a tad undercooked. Gnochi was spicy, so be mindful, but was a pleasant departure from more common dishes. Carbonara special was a bit underwhelming - more like alfredo than carbonara. The service was a highlight - good wine recommendations, attentive but not overbearing. The ambiance is a bit old school, but it can get a tad noisy as the restaurant fills. All in all, a good option locally that is pretty consistent and enjoyable."

Sutton's

★★★★☆ 3.7 (251) • $$

"Love the food! Wonderful staff! A nice ambiance! And easy access to park and walk in and be seated all in a short amount of time!"

Boombozz Taphouse

★★★★☆ 3.8 (230) • $$

"The pizza here is top tier for Louisville. I also had the wings which were good and a salad which was excellent. Staff was friendly and service was efficient."

PapaLeno's Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (217) • $

"PapaLeno's simply can't be beat. Food is delicious. It's obvious by the crowds that in the restaurant. Even if it's a bit of a wait, it's so worth it!!"

Coals Artisan Pizza

★★★★☆ 3.8 (195) • $$

"Coals is the most delicious craft pizza I've had anywhere. The crust is cooked just right with a nice browning to it and they have a wide variety of creative choices to choose from. The house salad with balsamic dressing almost always accompanying's my pizza. Check them out, I don't think you'll be disappointed."

Chef's Cut Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 4.4 (138) • $$

"The BEST pizza I have had in a long long time. The wings are very generous with the sauce and mostly flats (the superior wing in my opinion). Flavorful ingredients and very affordable."

Caffe Classico

★★★★☆ 4.2 (148) • $$

"Have yet to try for a sit down dinner, but the sandwiches are out of this world. Great coffee and drinks. Very euro vibe. Bright and fresh."

ItalX

★★★★☆ 4 (159)

"Came here for a belated Valentine's Day dinner with my fiancé. I recommend making a reservation as this place definitely gets packed! The service was great and the servers and hostess were very attentive. We ordered for appetizers the calamari and focaccia with whipped ricotta. Both are a must get. The calamari with banana peppers was a great touch as it cut the greasiness of the fried calamari. The focaccia was fresh and the cold ricotta was a great contrast to the warm bread! By the time our meal came out we were pretty stuffed but the pasta was also amazing! The bolognese was rich and meaty and the gnocchi Quattro formagio was creamy and delicious! Would recommend again for a date night out!"

Brickyard Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (110) • $$

"So, took a little day trip with my better half to celebrate her birthday and we picked this establishment on a whim. We're both pasta eaters and this cafe is doing it right! We both ordered the Rattlesnake Pasta and all I can say is wow! The portion was not what we expected, the expectations were exceeded! As a retired head chef the first thing I look for when trying a dish is to see if it needs added salt or pepper, it did not! The flavor was amazing and needed nothing added, my compliments to the kitchen staff, also I would be remiss if I didn't mention our server Christine. Super friendly and that says a lot to me. All in all it was a very successful birthday dinner for my better half and I."

DaVinci's Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.2 (114) • $$

"Really good pizza, friendly service! Distinct flavor and quality from the chain places."

DaVinci Little Italian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (123) • $$

"We've been going here for years, it's a spot that's always on our short list of best spots to eat...biggest problem is that it's up in Hopkinsville and very easily forgotten about. But don't let that stop you from checking them out. Before you go you have to check the hours. We went on a Tuesday night, a night that the other location at Novadell was closed and I think that created a frenzy of people who wanted to eat here, the place is not big and it's not staffed with a high volume of employees, so that's a downside. We arrived and were told it would be a 10-15 minute wait but that changed due to some of the issues that I mentioned before. HOWEVER - The food is absolutely delicious!!! So very, very, very good. My wife ordered the Pollo Alla Parmigiana (Chicken Parmesan) and I ordered the Shrimp Capellini Toscana. We always start off with the bread and oil appetizer, which is normally fantastic, but this time they didn't have a chance to make their normal bread...so it wasn't as good. Everything about our food was great. From the house made sauce to the fresh flavors in the meals. Really good food comes out of this kitchen. Stop in, order a meal, and see for yourself!"

Tuscany Italian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (150) • $$

"I was very pleasantly surprised with our visit to Tuscany. Every aspect of this visit was excellent. First of all, the hostess was very polite and showed us to our seat. We were promptly greeted by our server. We ordered cheese sticks and beers. Both of those items came quickly. The cheese sticks were unique. Something about the bread. The best I can describe, it was like a really soft flatbread with cheese. We really liked them! With our entrees, we got a hot steak sandwich and also baked cheese manicotti. We each liked our meals A LOT. my husband does not love Italian food like I do. So I try to choose the Italian restaurants that have a good selection of not just pasta. My husband said he would be happy to go back and try other things. So I felt like that was a win!!! We will absolutely be back!!!"

Bella Roma

★★★★☆ 3.8 (132) • $$

"Seafood combo and shrimp scampi both very good. Also bread is tasty. Served with marinara sauce."

Boombozz Pizza & Watch Bar

★★★★☆ 3.5 (155) • $$

"I've never been in but we always order food through DoorDash from this place. I haven't even tried their Pizza but they have the BEST boneless wings. They always come hot and with the perfect amount of sauce. It's a late night favorite of ours to order in."

Perso

★★★★★ 4.5 (89) • $$

"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."

Impellizzeri's Pizza

★★★★☆ 3.8 (123) • $$

"I tried this place a long time ago when I first moved to Louisville. But I was at the location downtown.My mom and I ordered 2 pizzas. Service is curbside, since COVID-19.We got the margherita and the old hickory BBQ. Wow! So fresh and very delicious!I was impressed! I've had their pepperoni before which is also amazing! Local pizza shops are always a must try! Prices are a little higher than your typical franchise, but this is local and worth the price. Service was good too! I'm thankful for all these workers who are working hard despite the health crisis.They got an outdoor patio and a sizeable parking lot. Can't wait to return!"

Mancino's Pizza & Grinders

★★★★☆ 3.9 (114) • $

"Perfect. Every time. One large sandwich easily feed 3 adults. The steak & cheese, and the club are our favorites."

Geno's Italian Deli

★★★★☆ 4.2 (98) • $$

"The Deli BestLocally-owned and run NY-style Italian deli that's been in business for over 13 years (2010) here in Bowling Green. The Good:*Friendly service*Budget-friendly prices, but we're from Cali, so take this with a grain of salt. *Outdoor dining*All four of us enjoyed our food, and there was very little complaining. *Their Italian beef was delicious, as the beef was very tender and the concomitant jus was tasty, albeit on the salty side. *Italian Lemon Cream Cake was a last-minute decision, but it was totally worth the calories. Sweet, moist, and a nice lemony kick. If you see it--get it. *Delivery available The Meh:*Potato salad was pretty good but very mustard forward, as you can tell by the color. I mean, I'd still eat it again, but I've had better. The Ugly:*Service was a bit harried during the lunch rush as they were severely understaffed for the amount of work they had. Please be patient with them as they're trying very hard.TLDR: Overall, a really nice Italian deli with some nice lunch options at reasonable prices."

Cafe Primo

★★★★☆ 4 (108) • $$

"The food was outstanding! We had pasta and pizza, which was perfectly seasoned. The pizza sauce is great. I am not a fan of sweet sauces, and this one was primo! The pasta was rich and delicious. We entered Cafe Primo on a whim, expecting a regular pizza joint. The experience was wonderful!!!"