Mileta

There has been a buzz around Lexington about this new Italian restaurant at the mall and I was so excited to check Mileta out a couple weeks ago- first dining with my husband and our friends and then a second time with a group of girlfriends. The positives: the restaurant itself is GORGEOUSLY decorated and has a great ambiance! Service by the hosts and waitstaff was great as well- they had a great knowledge of the menu and were able to give good recommendations. The food is good- both times visiting our table split a few appetizers and ordered separate pastas as entrees. Mileta encourages "family style" dining which is a great way to sample their menu. A few of my favorites are the broccoli, foccacia, tallow fries, fiori (if you like lemon), and the radiatori (if you like more umami/mushroom). The pasta is made in house and that is definitely evident! Controversial opinion(?)- for the price of each dish- nothing was knock-me-down amazing. But because of all the other elements here I would give Mileta 4 stars!

First time here and we came with friends.I started off with the Old Fashioned Tonka Truck cocktail.Our table split the Focaccia and the Oysters. Both were delicious.For my entree, I had the Lumache which was excellent.We also shared the Chocolate Creameux for dessert. It was a spicy chocolate cake, with almost a cheesecake texture. It was very good.They have a very good bourbon selection also.Our server Preston was great.We all loved the restaurant, the food and the service.

Solid 4 star experience. Made a reservation (at 6pm) for Thursday at 7:30 for a group of 3 and the host answering was super sweet. Came in and our table wasn't ready yet so we sat at the bar. Super nice bartender but drinks were a little lacking for the price ($45 for 3 drinks). We made it to our table maybe 20 minutes later and our server was prompt getting to us.They encourage ordering everything at one time, which is a little hard with an indecisive group, but we figured it out. We ordered 3 appetizers to share--my favorite was the focaccia (although you should skip the fonduta that's $5 more) and the fried potatoes (kinda like square latkes). The broccoli was broccoli lol. We then all ordered pastas since they are handmade in house (you can actually see a chef making pasta in the event space in the front of the restaurant sometimes!). While the flavors were good, the pasta was undersalted for all of us. I had one with pork belly and clams and even that wasn't salty enough to help the pasta. We skipped on dessert and paid $134 (before tip).Overall, a lovely space and experience that feels much fancier than Fayette Mall. Our entire experience was just over $200. Hope it stays and does well!

This place was good. The menu didn't impress me but the food was good. I'm not in a hurry to go back but they change the menu every month so I'm sure that I will try it again.

I'm sorry to say that my experience at Mileta didn't quite meet my expectations. I'd give it two stars overall--one for the service and another for the ambiance, which was pleasant. However, everything else left a bit to be desired. The music selection was a bit unexpected; it featured loud hip hop that didn't really match the restaurant's vibe. A couple of us ordered hot coffees, but they arrived cold, so we had to send them back. By the time we received our pasta dishes, they were also cold, suggesting they might have been sitting around for a while. Given that our bill totaled over $200 for four of us--without any alcohol--I was anticipating a higher standard of food and service. It's truly unfortunate that we had this experience, as I was looking forward to a delightful meal. I hope this feedback helps others as they consider their dining options!

Beautiful restaurant with a smart casual vibe. We were made to feel welcome by everyone starting with the hostess. Our server, Sydney, was excellent!! Extremely knowledgeable about the menu. We asked for guidance and she delivered!! We each chose a starter and a pasta and shared an entree. We were celebrating my birthday so hubby also ordered a bottle of wine. Great wine selection!! We started with the crispy potatoes ( accompanied by creme fresh and caviar, thank you Sydney!!) and the beets ( whipped goat cheese, jalapeño and toasted pistachios). Both were amazing!! We had Lumache ( Italian sausage made in Bardstown) think red sauce with a kick and the malfadine corte ( imported buffalo mozzarella ) both delicious!! Pastas are made fresh from scratch in the restaurant. We shared a perfectly cooked ribeye for our entree. We rounded out our meal with a birthday sundae and coffee. A wonderful experience from start to finish!!! 10/10 recommend!! Ask to be seated in Sydney's section! As we were leaving, every staff member we met thanked us for dining with them. We will return!

I've visited this new up-and-coming Italian restaurant twice now, and while I'll definitely return, it's more of a special occasion spot than an everyday dining destination - which might be exactly what they're aiming for!My first visit started smoothly with my reservation being honored promptly. The seating is quite intimate (tables are rather close together), which might not be everyone's cup of tea. One thing I really appreciated was their offer to pace the courses for me. I love when restaurants take charge of timing to create a seamless dining experience, though they're still working on perfecting this aspect - understandable for a new establishment finding its footing.I went all-in on appetizers initially, which taught me a valuable lesson. While others rave about them, I found them a bit underwhelming for the price point. The oxtail marmalade, which I was particularly excited about, turned out to be essentially shredded braised oxtail. The beef tartare needed more seasoning (though the chips were great!), and while the yellowtail was decent, it doesn't quite compete with dedicated sushi spots like Omakase. None were bad - they just didn't wow me enough to justify the cost.But the pastas - oh, the pastas! This is where the restaurant truly shines. You'll find combinations and flavors here that are unique to Lexington, with enough variety to please any palate. On my second visit, I skipped everything else and ordered three pasta dishes. Zero regrets - every bite was fantastic!Bottom line: If you're craving exceptional pasta in a nice setting, this is your place. Just maybe save those appetizer dollars for an extra pasta dish instead!

I have zero idea why anyone has given this place less than five stars even after reading the reviews. The ambiance: speakeasy meets date night. My ONE negative is that tables are a bit smallAnd seated close to one another but I also understand space restrictions and it seems they do their best to amend this by staggering reservations. Service: Mariola was great. She was on her third shift but you would never be able to tell!Food: . We've been to Italy quite a few times and this pasta was akin. Perfectly al dente and each equally incredible. Appetizers: best focaccia I've EVER eaten. In my life. The oxtail marmalade was delicious. The yellowtail crudo was beautiful with sesame seeds on top and a delectable coconut base. The crispy potato !!! NOT TO BE MISSED. Okay I'm hungry again. Pasta: fiori was incredible with a perfect lemony sauce, the agnolotti made me feel like I was being wrapped up in a big hug of autumn leaves and the spaghetti was outstanding. We got stunning drinks too. The open sesame was fabulous, each sip a bit different than the last and I love drinks that evolve. My husband got the old fashioned hayride. The burnt honey was the most perfect touch. We will definitely be back. I would've taken better and more pics but the food was too good and I got greedy to eat.

This spot was a true delight. I was in from out of town trying to find a cool spot that showcased Lexington. This hit the nail on the head.The ambiance in the place was so very cool. Giving posh/ new age jazz club vibes with low lighting and deep moody colors. Very hip. If you told me I was actually at a restaurant in Chicago/ NY/ or Vegas I'd believe it.Service was great. I love a restaurant where staff does not hover. I sat at the bar and all of the bar tenders were kind and gave me enough time to try my food before asking how things were.Lastly the food was wonderful. I wish I lived closer so I could come try the other options. The pastas were all delicious but I opted for the lemon ricotta Fiori. This was a lovely and bright dish. I chased this with the Mi Amaro cocktail which had a nice depth to it but was balanced with Prosecco. I must have been in a lemon mood because I finished my meal with the lemon tart. This was a GOOD portion for the price, the lemon curd was perfectly set and it had this wonderful texture from the pistachio kunafa.All in all this is a great spot for a celebration, a date night, or if you're like me a one person dining experience. You should check this spot out!!!

Service was amazing. I also ordered the ricotta & lemon filled Fiori which was ok but wouldn't order again. I tried my friend's Radiatori dish and it was good. The appetizers were the best part to me. Love some good mussels. Espresso Martini 10/10. Love the decor and low lighting.