49 Best Italian Restaurants in Louisville

“I lived in Naples Italy for two years and this is the first pizza I’ve had that’s as good as what I had there. Congratulations on wonderful Pizza at Lupo’s.“

“We had dinner there last night with some of our family for our grandson’s birthday. The food was excellent! The service was superb with all the waitresses being so friendly and exceptionally helpful to us. It was a wonderful birthday celebration and we will definitely be going back to “bar Vetti” again and highly recommend it to all our friends. Thank you for a great evening!“

“The food and service at Volare never disappoints!“

“Very friendly people. The restaurant setting is really nice and clean. I didn't feel rushed when I was ordering. All the food looks and smells amazing. Definitely recommend to anyone.“

“Stopped in for a late lunch with my wife. The service and food were fantastic. Our Server Jennaliegh was super friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Everyone we met was friendly!!!“

“I went in for lunch and their Jumbalaya was great!“

“We had a girls night out at Square Cut and it was fantastic! We had the “chefs table” menu so we could try several different things and every single bite was amazing. My favorites were the pumpkin dip and mussels. I’m looking forward to my next visit!“

“This place hands down the best pizza place in town! They make you feel like you’re part of their family! You get more than just great food, you also get great service and wonderful conversation!!!“

“Amazing Italian comfort food, can't wait to come back.“

“Was picking up some ingredients and decided to grab lunch. 4 stars solely because the chicken parm sandwich was not their best creation. It's a warm sandwich and the flavors just were not there for me. It got a little soggy and I think my picky eater gene just turned on. I think I'll stick with cold sandwiches from them. I did finally get to try their focaccia, and OH MY GOODNESS. Why did no one tell me that I would sell my soul for a piece of garlic-y bread?? Their garlic focaccia has got to be the best one. It does have large chunks of cooked garlic in it, so if you are not a garlic girl I would maybe try the plainer ones. Also picked up some cannolis-- I'm not sure how frozen cannolis manage to stay so crispy and crunchy but they do. I seriously love this place, whether I'm picking up individual ingredients or grabbing lunch, it's such an amazing spot to go to.“

“Had a large party. Lots of different entrees & apps. All looked amazing & those I tasted were delicious. If you haven't been, try it!!!“

“Absolutely tremendous food!! A bit off the beaten pathway but 100% worth it!“

“Birthday for Granddaughter!! Did not disappoint!! Service was Wonderful !!Food excellent.“

“the food was yummy n the staff was very nice place. can’t wait to go back“

“When I lived in Louisville I ate here about four times a week for lunch. I was so happy to come back and see Gary and everybody this weekend. Hands down the best pizza joint in America.“

“I've been coming here for 20+ years and the food is constantly consistent for their main dishes —chicken and salmon. The cost had gone up significantly and the portions have decreased. The add-on price if you request anything extra is new as well.“

“Everything made is delicious. Shrimp and grits, fried catfish, pasta! I seriously can’t eat here enough.“

“Great pizza. Great Crust. Great prices. Will be back. You gotta try it!“

“Some of the best pizza I've eaten came from Coals. The ambience is as good as the food! Their prices are in line with what you get and they have a good selection of beers, cocktails, wines, and sodas. We'll definitely recommend and return to Coals. Great food!Kid-friendliness: Great place to take behaved kids.“

“Amazing friendly staff and exquisite food.“

“This is a good place to visit great customer service thanks to Anthony outdone himself took care of everything I needed.“

“Service was awesome so was the food“

“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!“

“Solid pizza place. Their green chili chicken pizza is my fav, I would rate that alone 5 stars. We were lucky enough to be seated in a room that was quieter than the main dining area, and that made it so easy to have conversation and enjoy the ambiance.“

“This was our first time ever ordering pizza from here and it was a great experience. I ordered via text and it was easy. I ordered two 8 square deep turbo pizzas and they both were delicious. Took them to a party and everyone that ate some love it. Crispy delicious crust! I would have taken a picture but we all ate it pretty quick. I'll definitely be back.“

“Steve was our server for a phenomenal dining experience. He was attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. The pasta and meatball dish had the most flavorful marinara I have ever eaten. The well crafted Italian margarita went perfectly with it. My boyfriend had the linguine dish with a glass of Merlot and loved it. For dessert we had the cheesecake and almond joy. Absolutely exquisite.“

“Ate lunch at southside of Louisville Kentucky. Very friendly and very clean. Debbie S. Is great. She took our order and brought it to us with fresh breadsticks. She was running the front of the restaurant ( by herself) and had everything under control. I wanted to share and hope the company is aware of her exceptional service. Cooks are great too. Food was fresh and hot. Wish we had this where we lived.“

“We had a great time! Every dish that we ordered came out perfect. Our waitress was very attentive and her recommendations were spot on. The owner was super friendly and he even shared a little history about the restaurant. The bartender was hilarious and you can tell he takes pride in his craft.“

“This restaurant is AWESOME not only in terms of atmosphere from the time you walk through the front doors and smell the atmosphere of Italian cuisine. The food gives you full variety and delicious. Your waiter or waitress has been trained to be the best. I'm rating this restaurant a 10 because for an Italian restaurant it gives you full variety of food and drinks. David M“

“We just ate at the new location on rIver road. It was so delicious!!! Service was wonderful, food was tasty. The best Fried calamari!!! 10/10 recommend!“

“Casual elegant bistro with fabulous food and a wonderful coffee bar. We started with a cafe roma and a latte, both of which were rich and delicious. This was our first time here (it won’t be our last) and we ordered a charcuterie board and empanadas as appetizers. All were very good, but the beef empanadas were stars. We also shared an excellent chicken and rice soup that I believe added poured carrot to the broth, which added a nice extra flavor. For an entree, we split their English Fish and Chips, which used a delicious and crispy beer batter. We’ve found it hard to find this style of fried fish in Louisville, so this was an exciting find! It did not disappoint.“

“The food is always delicious“

“Really a great spot. We were there in between lunch and 5pm so it wasn't busy. The beer was cold and the appetizers were hot. Really good toasted ravioli. And the service was perfect. Worth going out of your way to eat and kick back for.“

“Last 2 curbside visits have been very very wonderful, I really appreciate how lovely the customer service is and how they have been going above and beyond to make us happy. Thank you! Food was hot and fresh! The employee he was super friendly and fast very attentive and atmosphere is always great when we visit inside this location.“

“Food tasted great. Service was excellent. Only problem I had was I ordered the ultimate sampler and it was supposed to come with chicken in the fettuccine alfredo. I had not 1 piece of chicken in mine.Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly. Had crayons and an activity page for the little ones.“

“Great food and service. Pizza slice is a great value.“

“We had great pizza ,salad, and cheese sticks. Will be back soon!“

“First time customer from Mt. Washington looking for something different. We ordered the grilled buffalo on thin crust and meatball on hand tossed by pick up. Pizza was ready upon arrival and the staff was friendly. Good pizza with the right amount of sauce so it's not messy. We will be returning for dinner on the patio.“

“I love Martini's The food and company are spectacular. I have tried. a mixture of many dishes and they all have been wonderful. The wait staff is fabulous and friendly. Jason an s Kya are incredible. They make me feel like one of the family. It is worth every penny!!!“

“We had a pizza door dashed last year when my son was admitted to Children's Hospital and it was too late for the kitchen to be open, the new Subway on the first floor was closed, and if my son didn't eat within 1 hr he wouldn't be allowed to due to Lots of tests being done the next morning. The delivery was quick!!! The food was Amazing ??? I highly recommend there Large pizza ? and their chicken Alfredo with bacon!!!“

“Best pizza in town! We come from Meade Co to eat here at least once a month.“

“Arrived at the Barstown Rd location near Kroger's store. The menu was huge, from standard pizza, deep dish crust and BUILD YOUR OWN Options with all kinds of cheese and toppings. We got the chicken BBQ Deep dish, it was the BEST IN LOUISVILLE. TRY IT, YOU'LL LOVE IT.“

“Fantastic service from employees! Love BEARNO’S!!! Highly recommend“

“Even though I arrived late, I received GREAT SERVICE and FELT WELCOMED by my Server. (Please forgive me I am horrible at remembering names, it's the onset of Dementia). She was a delight, and did not make me feel the need to hurry. Upon leaving the Management seemed a little put out. However, they did not speak down to me. No words, just a little show in actions! And I could have been wrong! But that's fine. I just remember Years ago, when you "shopped or went out to a fine Restaurant for a nice Dinner", employees did not stand with disgusted looks on their face when it was 30 minutes before closing. Now employees act as if they are doing you a favor if they help you, or if it was closing time they were polite in saying it was time to close. Now it's "if you're not in line you will not be checked out"!!!! Usually said in a very harsh voice! Stores are not doing YOU a favor YOU are doing them a favor buying in that store". I will not tolerate that treatment, but many will. This is NOT the case of the Olive Garden. It was a nice diner and Server I will return. I'm“

“I am in love with their gluten-free crust. It is crispy and very close to what a regular for crust feels and tastes like. They always ask me if it is because of an allergy, and since it is, it's very important to me that they take this allergy seriously. Such a variety of toppings and styles of pizza. Service is always good!“

“I've never bought a pizza here that wasn't delicious! Try before you listen to the negative reviews!!!“

“You kind of know what you’re getting into when you go to the Old Spaghetti Factory. Service and food is nothing special, but the prices are reasonable and I love how tacky it is inside! The ambiance is definitely interesting but charming at the same time. Besides, where else can you get fettucine alfredo with a SIDE of chicken parm?!“

“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 !“

“Great food and service, waiter was very good and food was delicious“