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Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano, Lexington, KY

Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano

4.9
4.9
3133 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
There’s a quiet country road hiding near one of Lexington’s busiest intersections. Tucked down the lane in a tree-lined cove, Giuseppe’s has been serving great Italian cuisine serenaded by live music for the last 25 years. Renowned for its fresh fish and seafood, hand-cut steaks, traditional and contemporary pasta dishes, homemade desserts and extensive wine list, Giuseppe’s captures its guests with the ambiance of candlelight, easy sounds of slow jazz and a taste of passion which flows from your fork, making every dish its own invitation to return. Whether you prefer a table in the main dining room, the lounge, or the patio, Giuseppe’s is the perfect romantic spot for dates and anniversaries, and it’s also a favorite for large gatherings of family and friends. Giuseppe’s Private Dining Room provides a relaxed, intimate venue for business and social events. That is how something so hidden still stands out, and that is why those who find us return again and again.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 67 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Seafood

  • Hours of Operation

    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (859) 272-4269

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Steve Olmstead

  • Neighbourhood

    Lexington

  • Cross Street

    Old Nicholasville Road

  • Parking Details

    Giuseppe's has a parking lot by the front door of the restaurant.

  • Entertainment

    Live Jazz in our Lounge: Dave Hall plays saxophone Weds, Thurs and Fri. Tom Senff plays keyboard Sat.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,133 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Central Kentucky

    Best Overall

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Food

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Service

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Value

  • Central Kentucky

    Italian

  • Lexington

    Best Overall

  • Lexington

    Best Food

  • Lexington

    Best Service

  • Lexington

    Best Ambience

  • Lexington

    Best Value

  • Lexington

    Hot spot

  • Lexington

    Great for fine wines

  • Lexington

    Most Booked

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  1. Libby

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lasagna was absolutely amazing. Arancini was amazing. Red velvet cake was the best I’ve ever had in my life.
  2. Mitch

    Nashville

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great. Devin was great as always! Fantastic experience.
  3. Becky

    Louisville

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always perfect! They have a large selection of dishes that are always cooked to perfection. And they have a large selection of mixed drinks! The manhattan is to die for!!
  4. ToddH

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never disappointed with their service or food! We were seated near the live entertainment which was so nice! Waiter was very knowledgeable and attentive and food amazing!
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, excellent service! The best Italian cuisine in town!
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambiance was wonderful, the food was hot and delicious as well. Service was excellent and it was nice that they allow time in between courses.
  7. NickG

    Charleston

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Surprised at quality of meal this time - usually outstanding with fresh product but not today - everyone has an off day I guess
  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food, great jazz music, delicious drinks. We don’t get to go often, but we love this place!
  9. DavidC

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant, top notch waiter, service, and food.
  10. JohnL

    Yosemite

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server Julia did an outstanding job. Meals were wonderful!
  11. RaychelL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first time here! The food was delicious, they weren’t bothered that we brought our small children which means so much when dining at a nice restaurant. The service was friendly and welcoming! 10/10 recommend! They even had great vegetarian and vegan friendly options for our out of town guest!
  12. Boaters

    Louisville

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, the service was amazing and the food so delicious!!
  13. SusanW

    Louisville

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    There's no better restaurant in Lexington for the combination of all the ingredients of a fabulous meal with the artistry of David Hall.
  14. GerryW

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and service. Excellent wine selection.
  15. AndrewB

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was great and the food was delicious; as always. Highly recommend.
  16. KyVisitor

    Indiana

    83 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The dirty martini never disappoints. The aracini appetizer is delicious. Pastas are all amazing. And the service is outstanding- big shout out to Devin who treats everyone like they are VIPs.
  17. JohnH

    Louisville

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have been eating at this restaurant for years. I have NEVER had a bad meal or experience.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a fun and wonderful experience for my friends birthday. Great food, service and atmosphere. Will DEFINITELY be back again.
  19. Guasabara

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great service, our server was excellent and far exceeded our expectations. Love the atmosphere. Food was good, my salmon was a bit undercooked for my taste, but it was good.
  20. GeorgeL

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was amazing service outstanding and we were not rushed even though it was close to closing time a wonderful evening out
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great time. Good Italian spot
  22. AmandaC

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Italian food. Everything we ordered was delicious.
  23. TammyA

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our waiter, Devon was great! Very personable & gave good advice on what to order. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals and wished we’d left room for dessert, as they looked amazing! We will visit again soon.
  24. TamaraS

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    There’s a reason Giuseppe’s has been around so long. The lasagna is my favorite! But whatever you do, don’t miss out on the chocolate lava cake a la mode. It is the most delicious one I’ve ever tasted! Reservations are a must. The added charm of live music, as well as fantastic service, are what makes this place stand out.
  25. Susan

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A friend and I had a fantastic evening here. Everything we ate was wonderful, the service was perfect, and the whole atmosphere was very warm and welcoming. I can’t imagine how it could’ve been better.
  26. BrittanyD

    Louisville

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was amazing! Our server, Jeff, was fantastic and very attentive. There was also live jazz music that made the atmosphere even more fun. We will definitely be back soon!
  27. Racetracker660

    Louisville

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    You won't another restaurant in Lexington that offers the same great food, atmosphere, staff and happy diners as Giuseppe's. You look around and everyone is happy and enjoying themselves....Why, because all of the above!!
  28. Obdado

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, we enjoyed a delicious meal! One of my favorite restaurants in Lexington!
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Everything was very delicious, fresh , hot and seasons very well , tastes like homemade Italian food , will be back
  30. KeithB

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Nice place. We have been a couple times and both food and service are consistently high quality.
  31. petes

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been eating as Giuseppe's for years and have never had a bad experience, truly our favorite place to dine in Central KY.
  32. RayP

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently great food, service and atmosphere.
  33. MaryR

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious! We had 2 apps, and 2 meals and a dessert for the birthday. Food was hot and delicious, drinks were excellent, dessert was worth the calories!! Service and timing of food was on point. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable. We loved our meal there
  34. LWills

    Louisville

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great meal! Everyone loved it. The server was not the best, but the food made up for it.
  35. DavidM

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We made reservations for my wife’s birthday and visited on 3/4. This is my wife’s favorite place. Appetizers, salads, entrees, and desserts were all perfect. The servers we had were friendly as always. Will always recommend.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Delayed Valentines Dinner. Really good service, excellent food & great ambience! Great dining experience!
  37. ROSS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Food usually is great but this time, it was less than appealing. Service is poor especially during busy hours
  38. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Giuseppe’s! Staff is super friendly and the food is amazing
  39. CharityM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Everything was wonderful except the parking was horrible.
  40. Tglo

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food! Generous portions! Wonderfully seasoned and skillfully prepared! We were very happy with this restaurant choice! We will definitely return!

FAQs

Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 272-4269.

Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano is rated 4.9 stars by 3133 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 67 times today
Google Map for Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano

4456 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY 40515

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Old Nicholasville Road

  • Neighbourhood

    Lexington

  • Hours of Operation

    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Parking Details

    Giuseppe's has a parking lot by the front door of the restaurant.

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Steve Olmstead

  • Entertainment

    Live Jazz in our Lounge: Dave Hall plays saxophone Weds, Thurs and Fri. Tom Senff plays keyboard Sat.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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