23 Best Italian Restaurants near Lyndon

“Excellent food! Highly recommend pizza, sandwiches and d the jalapeño crunchers are awesome!“

“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 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.“

“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.“

“The pizza is lit. Service is efficient and dude is super nice. I really wish the ranch was better and did not care for the type of cheese on the white pizza but other than that I cannot complain- I love all the other slices. The texture/chew/crunch of the crust is perfectly balanced, the flavor is spot on, and the options, value, and recipe are right on point. I stopped going to The Post when I found this place- this pizza exceeds Spinellis, The Post- better than any other NY style pizza around here. Plus, Locally owned and operated ? ❤️“

“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!“

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

“My friends and I went to the restaurant on May 10, 2025, and we were impressed! The food was fantastic and we will be back m. The service was amazing and we had a phenomenal experience. I highly recommend everyone to check out this restaurant.“

“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.“

“Great food and wonderful service“

“This place is a hidden gem. the specials are always delicious and the alfredo is my favorite. Give it a try! 5 stars!“

“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 an exquisite Anniversary dinner at Porcini including the romantic setting, wonderful service, and delicious cuisine. I enjoyed the best porcini ravioli I've ever tasted and my wife loved her bucatini with scallops. A beautiful bottle of Brunello and a complimentary dessert from the staff pushed this experience over the top. Head to Porcini if you want authentic, creative Italian when visiting Louisville.“

“This is by far one of the best restaurants in town. Every visit there is something new to try, and every dish we've tried has been some of the best food we've ever had.
This time is it was the NY strip with bourbon sauce with green peppercorn for me. 10/10 stars 🌟 . The sauce is the perfect compliment to a perfectly prepared quality price of meat.“

“The staff was very friendly, the food was prompt and well prepared, and the prices were reasonable.

We have the endless soup, salad, and breadsticks, a lasagna appetizer, and some strawberry cheesecake for dessert and it was all delicious.

Being able to order things and pay from the table kiosk was very easy and convenient, I hope more restaurants adopt self serve features like those.“

“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!“

“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. ❤️“

“Dined in at Olive Garden for Valentine’s Day weekend, we came at about 530 and got seated immediately. The soup was amazing, along with the lasagne that I ordered as my entree. Breadsticks were unfortunately a bit hard this time which was sad because they are usually so great! Either way, we will be back.

We came back for another meal here and the food is great! The breadsticks aren’t as soft as they used to be.“

“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!“

“They have some of the best Halloween decorations! The place looks festive and welcoming. The staff was very nice, made sure to accommodate for my substitutions for my meal and just had a great attitude all around. 10/10 I would recommend coming here.“

“Some of the best food in Louisville!“