Porcini

4.5/5 so I'll round up to 5. My friends, husband, and I came here for dinner tonight on the last night of our Louisville trip and it was a great pick by one of my friends.We were going to get the lemon artichoke appetizer but the special of the day was fried goat cheese balls (so we thought; it ended up being one large cheese ball!) and we went with that instead. It was very good although since it was just one large ball, we had to split it up. Complimentary bread is also provided with a very tasty olive oil and fresh Parmesan blend. I asked our waiter if the spicy sausage in the sausage and gnocchi dish would be super spicy; I ended up ordering it and the gnocchi was fantastic, it was very pillowy, but the spicy sausage was unfortunately a bit too spicy for me (caveat being, I can't handle much spice). I'm still glad I ordered it though, my husband ate the rest of the sausage and it was worth it for the gnocchi. Our friends got that same dish and also lobster ravioli, and my husband got a shrimp pasta dish. I took a bite of some of the pasta in his dish and it was very good, it tasted like it had some basil pesto in it. For dessert my husband and I split the tiramisu, tiramisu is my favorite dessert so I'm a harsh judge and theirs was very delicious - a bit more cake-y than I'm used to and lots of cream on the side, too.The only reason I wouldn't give this restaurant five out of five stars is because I did think waitservice was a little slow. That being said, one of the friends I went with is Italian and said that's just how it's paced sometimes (Americans are used to faster meals).I would definitely come back here and next time maybe get the chicken carbonara or the gnocchi with steak, I saw a picture of the latter and it looked fabulous.

4.5 stars!I celebrated the holidays with my high school friends at Porcini's this year. We made reservations for the weekend before Christmas, so the place was packed when I arrived.We had a large table in the side room off the main dining area. It was beautifully decorated for the holidays with a tree and other Christmas lights. Our party arrived at various times but we had a wonderful server who took our drink orders early and wrangled a group of ten. There were a few holiday drink specials which most of us ordered. I stuck with the Bellini and then switched to a few glasses of champagne. We ordered a few appetizers for the table to share including calamari, artichoke, and cheese dip. Everything was very good and shareable with our table of nine. For entrees some chose the special, which was a dish described as "lobster" flavored since it fed off lobsters. I opted for the tried and true chicken Marsala. The food arrived and was beautifully presented, my portion was quite large with two chicken filets, mashed potatoes and asparagus. Our server did an excellent job at sorting through our orders to ensure all checks were correct. We then moved to the bar inside the restaurant and had a few more drinks. The service at the bar was very good and attentive. Loved the cozy atmosphere of the restaurant and the food and service never disappoints. Would highly recommend for a celebratory meal or special occasion.

I came with a group for an educational presentation in the private room. I loved that the private room had its own restroom. The service was impeccable. The servers were very attentive and kind. All the food was delicious, especially the mini crab cake appetizers!

Great atmosphere for a nice date night or to celebrate a special event! The wine list was good, and our server was able to give us great recommendations based on what we like. The food was also incredible, and we loved the tiramisu for dessert!

An expresso martini is $19. Pricey pricey. Sheesh. Ok besides that, the service was excellent. Food was great. Really enjoyed the Gnocchi con Salsiccia.

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.

Girlfriend and I were in town for a long weekend and happened to walk by this place while exploring Crescent Hill. Menu looked good and we're big fans of Italian, so we made reservations and returned a couple hours later for dinner. Taylor, our server, was friendly and efficient. Girlfriend had the vitello al limone and I had the gnocchi con salsiccia, both of which were incredible. This was easily our favorite meal of the weekend. Ambience was great, with a cozy, dimly-lit vibe. Definitely worth checking out, and only a 15 minute drive from downtown Louisville.

I'd give 3.5 stars because nothing was bad, but disappointing. Our service was pretty slow, our second round of drinks came after 30 minutes and when we were nearly all done eating. My husband and I both got the red clam sauce seafood pasta special and the seafood was plentiful and cooked perfectly, but the dish lacked flavor, though the goat cheese appetizer was delicious. I've had better food for a lesser price point at other Louisville establishments.

Such an amazing Italian spot! OMG Rivals food I've had in DC and NY. We were looking for a spot that would immediately take a party of 7 after my son's baccalaureate service. As soon as you walk in, you notice the ambiance. The lighting sets the theme for your entire experience. The food was fantastic. Hot, fresh, and delicious. And we were visited a couple times by the owner?? to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. Would definitely recommend this spot to anyone living in, or visiting, the Louisville area!

This is my favorite Italian restaurant in Louisville. I wish they would bring the mushroom bruschetta back on their menu. Hopefully they read reviews and will take pity on me and put it back on their menu. It's a perfect dish.Anyways get the calamari if they don't have mushroom brushetta on the menu. I always get the cesare salad too (which is how they spell on their menu but I've never seen it spelled like that) . This salad is my favorite in all of Louisville.I usually get the linguine and clams (linguine con vognole) when they have it or sometimes they will make it for you even if it's off menu. They are so accommodating here if you want something that's not on the menu. Capellini con pesce is my other go to. Seafood pasta in spicy tomato clam broth !!My husband got the lamb chops and risotto . I would get that again as well. Super delicious. Inside restaurant is so cozy dark and romantic and the service is always great. We sat on the patio last time and it was really fun out there as well. It's heated in the winter months. Really can't go wrong wherever you sit.