26 Best Italian Restaurants in Lexington

“Both service and food were outstanding! Our server, Samantha, was super nice and took great care of us. This place not only has authentic cuisine but it's relaxed fine dining and not pretentious. Thanks again!“

“Love this fazoli’s. The food is always hot and fresh, and the staff is super friendly. Gracie is awesome and always makes the experience better — she’s quick, helpful, and has such a good attitude. The breadsticks are always on point and the service is fast“

“Had a great lunch. Our server, Travis, was excellent. He answered all our questions. The cappuccino was delicious. Great experience.“

“It is usually my favorite place to eat but today's experience wasn't good. The food was cold and hard.“

“So i ordered curbside today, before I pulled off, I realized my order was not correct..I went inside spoke with the manager Kylie, and my order was fixed, not only did she recook my order,but she made sure I had fresh bread as well. such a warm person, she went above and beyond to correct the mistake! I just want to say, I see you kylie,your doing great things, may god continue to bless you. thank you again! Narissa“

“best Italian food in town!“

“Very nice little Italian restaurant with a bar inside, I had the Chicago beef and french fries and a blue moon I also tried one of their house margaritas could have used more margarita mix in a little more tequila but it was good, they did not have no chicken cacciatore or cannolis for dessert that was a bummer but overall pretty nice place.“

“This Olive Garden is always our go to! Fantastic service as always. We had Riley as our server and he was great and super friendly and fast with anything we needed. Food always comes out fresh and hot and the building is especially beautiful. Go give this one a try when you can! We had the new creamy mushroom ravioli and the small portion fettuccine Alfredo with added shrimp.“

“We visited on Saturday, July 11th, around 4:40 p.m. We ended up giving a high rating because, while our experience didn’t start well, the way the staff handled the situation was outstanding.

We waited about 10 minutes after being seated, and no one came to our table. I eventually got up and asked if anyone was working our section. A few moments later, our waitress came over and sincerely apologized. She explained that she hadn’t seen us from where we were seated. We completely understood, smiled, and let her know we figured that was the case. From that point forward, she provided excellent service, and we never had to ask for anything.

What really stood out was Brad Webb the manager. He came to our table with a genuine, heartfelt apology, took full ownership of what had happened, and even provided us with a gift card. His response demonstrated true leadership and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

As a Customer Success Manager myself, I believe exceptional customer service isn’t about never making a mistake—it’s about how you respond when one happens. Brad paid attention, took ownership, and made things right. That level of care is exactly what creates loyal customers.

Thank you, Brad and the team, for turning our experience around.“

“Thrilled to discover Rosati’s pizza in Lexington! As a Chicago area transplant to Lexington 15 years ago the thing I missed the most was the pizza. I used to get Rosati’s every Friday back in Chicago. Did you know that Chicago has awesome thin crust pizza? The crust, the sauce, the cheese, and omg the sausage!!! Kevin, so glad you brought Chicago pizza to Lexington!!! I’m in south Jessamine county and I’ll drive the 40 minutes to get the best pizza in Kentucky!“

“One of our team members says "ItalX is a gem in downtown Lex! The interior design/vibe is picturesque, the Italian food is incredible (I recommend the focaccia with whipped ricotta, the lasagna, and the tiramisu), and the drinks are also a 10/10! Perfect place for a date night or girl's night!"“

“We absolutely loved our experience at Joe Bologna’s! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with stunning stained glass windows that beautifully showcase the charm of the historic church setting. They were incredibly accommodating to our group of 10, which we truly appreciated. The staff was fantastic, and Luke, our server, made the visit especially memorable—full of personality, attentive, and spot-on with his recommendations. And the food? Absolutely delicious! We can’t wait to come back on our next trip to Lexington.“

“am very pocky with my Pizza & cheese. the thickness was good for me. the sauce is delicious & variation of pizzas is very good. you can order bigger pizzas for catering. i will be visiting more often! the staff is making a lot of effort to make people happy!“

“we had a wonderful authentic Italian dinner here tonight with great service, and I had fantastic veal picata! The service, and atmosphere made me excited to return! My highest recommendation! John Little“

“Our server (Ryan) appeared within seconds of our party being sat. Delicious bread was on our table before we had fully decided on drinks. Drinks were fast…Specials were explained in detail. Courses were set and on time. The food was absolutely amazing!! This is a top notch establishment! -Italy“

“Great place for a pizza or grinder, always a hit!“

“Have been here 3 times already. Very nice friendly staff, food is great , reasonably priced. Love the fact I can order on line and schedule pick up for a later date. Will defiantly be ordering again.“

“Great pizza and great service… Diffidently be returning..Maybe this week..super close to The home 2 suites hotel..“

“Some of the best pizza 🍕 ever. Everyone must try the BBQ chicken it really is to die for.“

“While visiting Lexington we wanted to try something new So this was our First time trying Jets Pizza The Store was clean Employees were friendly and helpful Pizza was delicious Highly recommend“

“I truly mean it when I say, this is THE BEST pizza I have ever had and probably ever will have. Nowhere else have I tasted such a unique and perfect blend of spice and seasonings in a pizza. That goes for the meat, sauce and cheese. And I don't know what they do to their dough, but it's just perfection. It's a great blend of soft and crispy. Even the Mountain Dew seems to taste better than usual. My family has gone here all my life. Certainly one place that has stayed consistently good over the years! Even though we no longer live nearby, we certainly come back for more when we visit the area. We have always had amazing service. Vinnie in particular is amazing! He is always very friendly and seems to make the pizza extra good! He certainly makes you feel welcomed. Because I literally cannot comprehend a better blend of flavor, every other pizza place is pretty much competing for 2nd place in my book. I hope this place stays around for generations to come as a local staple. Much love indeed! God bless!“

“We normally get the large deep dish pepperoni and sausage, well done with turbo crust. The service is fast and the pizza is always so good! I can only eat two pieces cause they are so big. Their pizza sauce is really good and their toppings.“

“good food and very nice stuff“

“Service was excellent best spaghetti sauce blue cheese is like my moms reasonable price delicious“

“Great place to have pizza and drinks. Waitress was super nice, sweet and funny. Will come visit again. Worth the drive from Cali.“

“Today I ordered a half pepperoni and three meats pizza plus cheesy bread. OMG, it was so GOOD! It was made right and We love Little Ceasars’s. They made my day!“