27 Best Italian Restaurants in Louisville

“We always enjoy our experiences at Volare’. Fresh seafood dishes flown in each Friday for another one of their exquisite seafood entree’s. Large portions are in order and our favorites are the steak with bourbon glaze and salmon with a hot pepper sauce. Don’t forget to order their decadent desserts, even if you take it to go. Caring staff that make certain that your visit is flawless.“

“It's rare that we have a date night on a weekday with two young children, but tonight was the exception. When I realized our anniversary was falling on a Wednesday, Perso was the first place that came to mind. Perso's Prix Fixe Menú is available every Sunday through Wednesday and offers a three course meal for $29. It's no secret that I'm a fine dining enthusiast; but who doesn't love a bargain? If you're looking for a nice night out without breaking the bank, this is your spot. Perso sits at the corner of Oak and Shelby in the same location as the former Square Cut Pizza. The giant windows in the front provide an abundance of natural light. The interior has a modern industrial vibe with painted exposed brick, plants, and Edison bulbs hanging on pendants. One wall with wooden slats gives a Scandinavian feel to the main dining area. It's a small-ish intimate space with a beautiful patio. For my first course, I chose Crostino Di Tonno- olive oil poached tuna, stracciatella, pickled celery, and Calabrian chili. I followed my first course with olive oil poached swordfish, corn chowder, and golden zucchini scapece. For dessert, I had the chef's choice: apple strudel with whipped cream cheese. My husband chose heirloom tomato with roasted eggplant, bagna couda, and fine herbs. For his main course, he had pork tenderloin with edamame, beef dashi, and fine herbs. We both opted for the chef's choice for dessert. I tasted each of his courses and they were every bit as delicious as my own. The edamame provided the perfect texture and his tenderloin dashi tasted gravy-esque without being overly heavy. Mostly notable, besides the insane deal for such decadence, was the fresh flavor combinations throughout. Our table had fresh rosemary as a centerpiece. The corn chowder was right up my alley. I could've licked my bowl if I wasn't trying to pretend to have a bit of class. The swordfish was tender, juicy, and not overly fishy. The tuna flatbread was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. The mint on top of my whipped cream cheese truly set it apart. My lavender Manhattan was earthy and smoky, not just in flavor. It was literally smoking. My husband had an old-fashioned. Neither of us were disappointed. Our server, Amanda, was phenomenal. She offered recommendations. She visited our table to ensure we were satisfied the perfect number of times. Her warm demeanor was professional while also being personable. She was everything we hope for in a server. Perso's Sunday through Wednesday Prix Fixe Menú is hands-down one of the best opportunities for an affordable night out. That being said, once you get a taste of what they have to offer, you'll be sold on splurging any day of the week.“

“I have had several of the Middle Eastern menu items multiple times. Without a doubt it’s one of the best places here in Louisville. If not the best. The prices are very reasonable and the portions are healthy. I need to try some of the Italian dishes. The owner used to work in a top rated Italian restaurant for 17 years.“

“We went for brunch! It was heavenly. The espresso martini didn’t depresso. Excellent! My Hubby had a dish with their red sauce & I cannot wait to return for dinner for THAT sauce.“

“Friendliest staff!! Most delicious food! All around perfect dining experience!!“

“I like Brian the bar tender. He is nice, friendly and does a good job. He sure knows how to make a good manHatton I would recommend this place to every body.“

“Absolutely love this place. the food was Devine and the service from Audrey was exceptional!! The salmon was so perfect and the risotto was was creamy, rich, melts in your mouth. very highly recommend!! 10 out 10“

“My wife and I have been in Louisville for 4 years and we have struggled to find pizza that truly is worth the money and reminds us of home up North.
New York Pizza Company is the ONLY place we go now.
The owner is the chef! He makes dough fresh daily, and sources his ingredients from only the best vendors.
These pizzas are 100% worth the money and wait time.
The owner told me they are opening up another location only 5 minutes from where we live which could not be better!
10/10 would and have recommended this place to everyone that will listen!“

“I inadvertently made a reservation for the wrong day for the table in the kitchen. Manager, Dino, took care of us even though it was my mistake! We always have a great experience at this location and will keep coming back!“

“This is one of our favorite restaurants! We come here at least once a month and ALWAYS for special occasions! The food here is SPECIAL. They take their time to make it fresh and it shows! One of the few places we can get escargot too!! The menu is not huge, but what is on it, is done to perfection. I almost hesitate to leave a review because we don't want too many people to find out about this gem, and then we won't be able to get in! Absolutely superb service and in the summer time the outdoor patio is great!! We can't say enough good things about everyone and everything here. Just go! You will not be disappointed. ❤️“

“Great food and wonderful service“

“My wife and I have been coming here since 2018 or so, we have loved it every single time, enough that I proposed to my wife in the restaurant! Great food, kind staff, excellent decor. All around a great date night location!“

“Porcinis is always a great experience and meal. Our server, Cody, was awesome. The service was great and he took the time to make us feel extra comfortable. We have a yearly tradition of me taking my son, daughter-in-law and three grandchildren there on Friday night after Thanksgiving. We plan to continue it for many more years.“

“I had never heard of this restaurant until a family member from out of state sent me a link as a suggestion to cater our grandson’s first birthday party. We were expecting 80 people (adults and children) - he is a miracle baby and this was a big celebration! We wanted to make sure there was enough food that both adults and children would enjoy. Paula was so patient and gracious to us as we went back and forth about what we wanted, even changing the menu at the last minute. She was also extremely helpful and gave us the perfect suggestions for a crowd our size, with something for everyone. She even made a low sodium option for my husband who is on a renal diet. We ended up with two pasta dishes and two kinds of panini sliders, with garlic bread bites and a complimentary tray of cookies. Everything was incredibly delicious, and we had tons of food! Everyone raved about it and commented it was like food at a wedding reception. The panini sliders were a huge hit! This is not your typical Italian food - it is high quality cuisine, and you can tell it is “made with love” as my husband says - and very reasonably priced especially for the quality. Lastly, Paula’s husband, Anthony, delivered the meal all the way to Bernheim Forest where we had the event. We were running behind and it was so chaotic when he got there - but he was so gracious and helpful, and even brought a birthday gift Paula had gotten for our grandson! Our entire experience with them was wonderful. They served us well, and we’ll definitely go back. They are busy, so if you don’t get a call back, be patient - it will be well worth the wait!“

“The food was enjoyable. The unavailability of beer was uncanny specially, no availability of the only one Italian beer offered. Cost way too long to be taken to the table. Some of the staff are welcoming. Others seem a little too good to help certain customers..“

“We had dinner here tonight for the first time ever. Our waitress was well organized and stayed right on top of getting our food out to us. Perfect! Every platter of food was tasty. Absolutely no issues at all. My one complaint would be the restrooms and the area just before entering them. It was SO cold my grand children didn’t want to sit on the toilet. It’s was freezing-no joke! Please consider a small space heater there for winter nights. Not a deal breaker and will definitely be back!“

“Some of the best food in Louisville!“

“My first date with my wife was here 11 years ago and was a great experience. We hadn't been back until the weekend before last (sept 6 25) the food was great. Service was fast and the people working took great care of us. We've been to the fazolis in etown and this one was certainly better.“

“Short wait time for a Saturday night at about 8 p.m. (17 minutes) The restaurant had a great atmosphere and service was excellent from our waitress, Jada. The food was decent but the chicken parmesan was a little overcooked on the tour of italy and the minestrone soup was a little off... almost like it was overseasoned or something. The shrimp carbonara and the chicken and gnocci soup were very good. The mango passionfruit iced tea was excellent! We ordered dessert: the pumpkin cookie butter cheesecake and the black tie mousse cake. Unfortunately, the black tie mousse cake was still frozen so we had to take it home to enjoy later. We spent $81 for two entrees, two drinks, two desserts, and one dipping sauce for our breads ticks.
Overall, it was an enjoyable experience.“

“Prices are absolutely ridiculous. Me and my husband tried to go there and it was going to cost over $30 for the 2 of us. Every little thing you have to pay extra for. We left and went to a fine restaurant and had dinner and 1 alcoholic beverage for less than $30. Won't be back. I can fix better pasta meals at home a whole lot CHEAPER !“

“This is handstand the best restaurant to go to if you want to meet the chef and truly feel a part of his restaurant creation. We've eaten there at least 20 times and have always had top of the line service and food.

This is the one place you can genuinely interact with the owners and feel the passion they have for the business they've brought to Louisville.“

“Super delicious pasta at a reasonable price! The drinks are also fantastic and the ambience is even better. Super cool that the coffee shop is attached. I also picked up a Vodka sauce to take home and cook with and it was hands down the best vodka sauce I’ve ever had. Highly recommend!“

“I order something 1-2 times a week. I love ❤️ Olive Garden, and as long as I've been doing this, I've never had a bad experience with the employees or my food. I am grateful for them because I truly love pasta meals, especially spaghetti.“

“Experienced Al forno for our most recent dinner date. Cozy little place, friendly staff, great food, adequate proportions and reasonably priced. They served breadsticks with marinara before the meal and they were very tasty. We had spaghetti with meatballs (3 meatballs that were a good size) and shrimp diavolo (with extra spice) which was served with tricolored tortellini. We would love to come back and try more!“

“Great food & service.“