Italian Restaurants in Louisville, Kentucky

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When visiting Louisville, Kentucky, there are several attractions in the city worth checking out like the Louisville Zoo, Muhammad Ali Center, Kentucky Derby Museum and the Frazier International History Museum. For a memorable meal, there are also many Italian restaurants near the city's local attractions that offer traditional and gourmet Italian cuisine served in an intimate and relaxing atmosphere.

Porcini

Stop by this Italian restaurant when visiting the historic Crescent Hill neighborhood in Louisville. Porcini has been offering authentic Italian cuisine since it first opened in 1992, and since then, it has consistently provided a casual dining experience with outdoor patio seating, a private banquet room and a full bar area with daily drink specials. Lunch is offered Monday through Thursday, dinner is offered Monday through Saturday and the restaurant is closed on Sunday. Items on the dinner menu include the veal scaloppini with fresh avocado slices, smoked provolone and white wine sauce; angel hair pasta with heirloom tomatoes, spinach, fresh basil and roasted garlic; and the spicy Italian sausage with broccoli rabe, onions, Romano cheese and red chilies.

Porcini
2730 Frankfort Ave.
Louisville, KY 40223
[phone]
porcinilouisville.com

Volare

Dine in at Volare for romantic dining experience that includes a year-round patio and private dining area. Casual attire is acceptable in the large dining room that consists of table seating, dim lighting, plants and a painted mural of an Italian villa on the walls. The restaurant is open for only dinner seven days a week, and there is an extensive wine list available. Entrees include the half-roasted crispy duck with baby greens, potatoes and a sun-dried cherry demi-glace; baked lasagna with beef, sausage and ricotta cheese; and the homemade ricotta ravioli with green peas and creamy tomato vodka sauce.

Volare
2300 Frankfort Ave.
Louisville, KY 40206
[phone]
volare-restaurant.com

Pesto's

Come to this Italian restaurant when you are in downtown Louisville for a casual and relaxed atmosphere. Located within walking distance of the Muhammad Ali Center, this restaurant also specializes Persian cuisine and provides an art gallery in the restaurant that includes artwork from local Persian artists. Pesto's offers lunch Monday through Friday, serves dinner on Friday and Saturday and closes every Sunday. Options on the dinner menu include the cappellini con pesto with angel hair pasta, sun-dried tomatoes and pesto sauce; fettuccine Alfredo with prosciutto ham, mushrooms and Parmesan cheese; and the chicken parmigiana with marinara, pesto, mozzarella and pesto cheese.

Pesto's
566 S. 5th St.
Louisville, KY 40202
[phone]
pestositalian.com

References

• Pesto's: Italian and Persian Cuisine
• Volare: Italian Ristorante
• Porcini: Northern Italian Cuisine