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Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano, Lexington, KY

Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano

4.9
4.9
3305 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

10:00 p.m.


Booked 52 times today

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 3,305 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Lexington

    Great for fine wines

  • Lexington

    Romantic

  • Lexington

    Good for special occasions

  • Lexington

    Most Booked

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  1. LisaM

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this restarant! Never disappoints ♥️
  2. AnniversaryPlace

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for a special occasion... Memorable Evening
  3. JaredH

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Hidden Gem with authentic Italian cuisine and great service! We will definitely be back!
  4. echodx

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Made our 52 nd anniversary wonderful. Waitress was more than wonderful. Thank you very much Dr DiSessa
  5. AlexK

    Naples

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is always a slam dunk! Great food (carbanaro americano, pasta Vincenzo) and Julia did an outstanding job as our server! Perfect place for special occasions or just a great meal in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Cannot recommend it highly enough!
  6. JimS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was outstanding. A bit out of the way, but worth the effort.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food, never had a bad experience here. Their seafood dishes are tremendous.
  8. adwhit51

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time to Giuseppe’s. It won’t be the last. Our waiter Tim was attentive, knew the menu and answered our questions. The food was great! If you enjoy wine and spirits, their selection is very extensive!
  9. LindaB

    Louisville

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The server was awesome, his name was Timothy. He knows his job, and does it great.
  10. TroyMc

    Miami - Dade

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing birthday dinner! Sea Bass to die for. Ambiance and service ( Mel ) top notch. The jazzy sax always excellent. Even played Happy Birthday on the sax table side. Highly recommended!
  11. BillM

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    My kind of place. These days everything is expensive. All things considered it's no worse than any of the others. I do thing given the atmosphere you get more for your money than you do at most places.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service. Best restaurant in Lexington!
  13. RobertC

    Louisville

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and Awesome service! Recommend this place 100%
  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food ,drinks, and service was excellent for a great anniversary celebration.
  15. DaveB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was outstanding. Reservations were easy to make and our hostess found our reservation immediately and was very personable and friendly. Cory was our server. Again, he was extremely personable and made us feel very welcomed. David Hall was awesome. He spent time with us which make it special. Thanks Giuseppe's for making this a memorable 50th wedding anniversary.
  16. RobertW

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Well managed reservation system. Classy place. Food was excellent and our server (Julia) very helpful and efficient.
  17. JeffH

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly staff, prompt, courteous. The atmosphere was incredible along with the jazz band. We will return.
  18. Gilees

    Louisville

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I can always count on the food to be delicious and the service to be attentive but not intrusive. We had a wonderful meal that was prepared to perfection.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were visiting from out of town and this place was a recommendation from several locals and it was absolutely amazing! The food was delicious and the atmosphere and staff was wonderful. We even had a live saxophone player and really enjoyed the music. We would definitely go again if ever back in Lexington!
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    My pasta was good, my wife's was pretty oily. Fried risotto balls appetizer was bland to me. Got a free piece of red velvet cake which was very nice of them, moist but bland. Service was good, but awkward. Overall it's a nice place but not worth the price tag for me. I would say it's worth a try, but I probably won't be back.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food and reasonable prices.
  22. BillB

    Louisville

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always ! Best value for money in Lexington
  23. AngelicHarley

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Marvelous, we will dine again here when we return to Lexington
  24. StephenS

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had fabulous service and a delicious meal. Our favorite restaurant!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the hostesses at the front door to the live jazz musician, Giuseppe’s was wonderful. We arrived early for our reservation and grabbed a seat at the bar while we waited for our reservation time. The crab cakes were amazing and the Dutch Mule was fantastic. The bartender was friendly and accommodating. There was a jazz musician which made our dinner even more delightful. The spaghetti marinara made vegetarian with vegetables and a spicy kick was delicious. The waiter was great and kept us happy. Would happily and highly recommend Giuseppe’s.
  26. DonB

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Best Italian in Lexington by far. Service is phenomenal and the food never disappoints. Only place we go for our anniversary and have never had anything but an exceptional meal.
  27. LisaM

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always excellent food, bar service and happy place to dine
  28. GaryW

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome as always. Devon, our server, was fantastic!
  29. ScottD

    New York Area

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I don't know how Giuseppe's does it, but they are above and beyond every single tine we enjoy a dinner there, AND we have been dining there for over 15 years! All was fabulous and much appreciated! Please keep your wonderful quality and ambience going!
  30. Kris

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and service! Highly recommend the lasagna.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    I only give it 4 stars because the drinks were just not good. We had the espresso martini & Italian Margarita. I would just stick to some good wine, which we should have done anyways. However, everything else was incredible. The scallops with chili butter was absolutely phenomenal. We had the lobster ravioli & tortellini di simpson. It was to die for. Definitely check it out. I cant wait to go back & try something else
  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Julia was great and so was the food. My wife and I enjoyed it and definitely go back again!
  33. NanceeW

    SW Indiana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always enjoy the live music at Giuseppe’s. Food is wonderful, delicious and consistent no matter when we dine there. Excellent service provided. It is one of our top places to dine at in Lexington.
  34. Boaters

    Louisville

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful and delicious food and even better service!!!
  35. BillD

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Giuseppe’s is consistently good. My wife and I go for our anniversary, birthdays the holidays and occasionally just to go have some great Italian food. It doesn’t matter if you want pasta, seafood, veal or steaks they know how to cook all of them. The servers are friendly and knowledgeable about the food. Make a reservation for sure and go enjoy a wonderful evening.
  36. Shane

    Louisville

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food was excellent as always. The service was slow. The live jazz music and fresh cut flowers on every table make for a special dining experience. One of Lexington’s better restaurants.
  37. dianew

    Nashville

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience and our server Julia was amazing
  38. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Our server Tim was great and the chicken parm there is the best! Plus half price bottles of wine on Mondays 😀 Great for a date night or a company gathering.
  39. JesseM

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have been to Giuseppp's several times and the restaurant has always been outstanding. The atmosphere is quite pleasant. The noise level is moderate and one does not have any trouble holding a conversation at the table. This includes the area where there is entertainment. The service at the table was very attentive to the needs of the diner. The food was excellent. The the menu is extensive but thus fare I have not been disappointed. All in all I have never walked away hungry or thinking why did I come here.
  40. Amanda

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We had the porkchop and steak and both were absolutely amazing! Our server was the perfect blend of knowledge of menu items, personality and humor. We were seated in the small side area so unable to see the jazz musician (we're big music fans of all kinds) but overall it was a great experience. Would definitely recommend and will be back!

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 3305 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

10:00 p.m.


Booked 52 times today
Google Map for Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano

4456 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY 40515

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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