Delizie Italiane at Inspirational Grounds

I was browsing for a lunch spot in Buckner, Kentucky today and although it seemed highly unlikely that I would find one, I stumbled across Delizie Italiane. An Italian cafe in Buckner? Colored me intrigued...and also super surprised. Delizie Italiane is less than a mile from the YMCA, where my daughter had an event today. It has a rustic vibe (it's in a former railroad station), with wood beams and exposed brick. I ordered the Mortadella sandwich, served with ferro wheat salad or fruit. Sandwiches are served on bread from one of our favorites, Blue Dog Bakery. My sandwich consisted of thinly sliced imported mortadella with pistachios topped with lettuce, tomato, sliced Swiss cheese, thinly sliced red onion, and a mild or spicy giardiniera (pickled Italian pepper and vegetable salad) all on a Pugliese roll. I opted for wheat salad. I also tried the homemade minestrone soup (in a beef broth) and my three-year-old's buttered noodles and Parmesan. Sliced bread and oil for dipping was provided for the table. Everything I tasted was phenomenal, fresh, and authentic. To say that I'm pleasantly surprised to find this gem in Buckner is an understatement. The interior was cozy on this rainy day and the service was as warm as the atmosphere. I can't comment too much on the prices (my mother was treating to lunch) but it seemed average based on the menu and below average cost when considering the exceptional quality. It's my understanding that they currently serve breakfast and lunch and also have pop-up dinners. They had several specials posted on the blackboard. This is a business you don't want to sleep on. I live in an area with hundreds of food options with in a few mile radius and I would absolutely drive an extra half hour to revisit Delizie Italiane. I can't wait to work my way through the entire menu.

Behold being transported to a countryside Italian village restaurant while never leaving Kentucky, that's what you'll get at Delizie's. The ambiance is Italian casual, the food is phenomenal, fresh, and authentic Italian the portions are good and the price is reasonable. The service was friendly and efficient. The only downside I found from this restaurant was its limited hours. I am hoping in the future that they will have the staff and facilities to offer dinner times on a regular basis.

Seems like they are new and still need some time to figure it out it! Not super clear when you enter what to do. Waited for 10 mins during lunch one day and left. I'll try again some time but what a waste! Watched 2 other tables do the same (walk out after being ignored for a long period of time). Decor is weird. Hope they get more staff so I can properly review someday.

Everything about this place is amazing! Came for a dinner and I was completely stuffed leaving (not sure how you couldn't be?) Service was a 10/10 with great suggestions. Fair priced for authenticity!

Yum! We are so grateful Delizie is open again! And in their new place! We were able to order both breakfast and lunch - French Toast, eggs & bacon, Pork Belly Sandwich and their old standby, Lasagne con Ricotta. Everything was delicious, with a special delight in anything bread or pasta related :)

Such a sweet place. I had the rustic bread with apricot preserves and it was the perfect thing. Crunchy bread! My husband has the quiche of the day which he loved and we fought over the spicy fried potatoes. They are perfectly spiced and I wanted to eat every bit of his. They have great coffee as well, light, medium and dark roast. For beverages other than coffee you have a variety of canned choices. The best part is the community- we were told there are several groups that come every week and some groups know others and it's like an Italian cheers with out the alcohol.Can not wait to come back.

This place is amazing. Fresh, tasty and original. We love it. It is small enough to feel at home there, but who can cook Italian like this! Unfortunately it is open only for lunch except the last weekend of each month. My hips thanks them.

Everything. Might as well be over in Italy itself, the owner is a lovely Italian lady, very friendly and strived for customer satisfaction. Has great coffee, lattes, cappuccinos etc., The place was once a small train stop and just feels like home with an extra touch. Regulars are here everyday.. we call it the lemon tree. Go find out why.

GoGoing to Delizie reminds me of vacations in Europe. These Italian selections are wonderful. It's a real treat for lunch. Also very reasonable priced.

My wife and I just visited for the first time. We had the breakfast pizza and the Italian sausage sub. Both were phenomenal. Also, try the tiramisu! We'll be returning for more!