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Frank and Dino's

4.6
4.6
976 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
FRANK AND DINO'S

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY

Traditional fine Dining Italian Restaurant open for Lunch and Dinner reservations 7 days a week

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 21 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Hours of Operation

    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (859) 303-4007

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Carlo E Vaccarezza

  • Catering

    YES

  • Private party facilities

    YES

  • Neighbourhood

    Lexington

  • Cross Street

    Mill and Short

  • Parking Details

    PUBLIC PARKING LOT, STREET METERS

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 976 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Italian

  • Lexington

    Hot spot

  • Lexington

    Great for fine wines

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The service was great once it began. This is the second time we have had to wait at least 10 minutes after being seated before a server came to take a drink order. It was not busy; they were just talking among themselves and not paying attention. But once engaged the service was terrific as was everything else.
  2. Patriciap

    Louisville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    This was a birthday brunch. Upscale restaurant that serves potatoes from a frozen bag. Hollandaise sauce on Eggs Benedict was as thin as water and eggs barely poached/under poached. Eggs are supposed to have a silky break when cut into not gush yolk. Waffles looked/tasted like frozen ones and two laid side by side on a plate with a small bowl of cantaloupe on the side. Very disappointed in the food served for an “upscale” restaurant. Save your money and go to IHOP, Denny’s or Waffle House…..We don’t plan on returning.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food and ambience. Dessert was so so. Loved the live music
  4. Ness

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always - great food and great service! The music and setting is always welcoming and relaxing after a long week.
  5. NikkiD

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Anniversary dinner date with the kids. Food & service was awesome
  6. JanR

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent service. Our third time here in 18 months and we live in Savannah GA! The Veal Parm was a little bit over cooked & the delicious Filet Mignon slider I had before dinner at the bar had a big piece of gristle in it. But the Veal & chicken Picante dishes were excellent. You have to get the Mile High Chocolate cake. Oh my goodness. Three of us ate only half of it!
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Only glitch was having to ask for coffee twice. Otherwise everything was amazing.
  8. BrittanyW

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Chose this restaurant for Mother's day understanding it is a busy time and expected service delays. The environment was unique and host/hostesses were welcoming. Our waiter seemed distracted from the beginning of our meal. Including walking away in the middle of my Husband ordering a glass of wine. We ordered an appetizer prior to ordering our entries. The food was very good. The table service needed some work. We had plates and silverware remaining from our appetizer and bread which were not picked up prior to the entrée arriving even though they were empty. We filled our own water glasses. For the price of the plates, I would expect more. I would have liked a second glass of wine if we were asked prior to the end of our meal. We had wanted to enjoy dessert but our waiter was more attentive to the tables of 6 around us instead of our table of 3.
  9. EmilyL

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved our first experience at Frank and Dino's! It won't be our last! Food was wonderful and the atmosphere and service were perfect.
  10. SandyC

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    The food is good but very over priced. We had a very rude waiter which made the experience very unpleasant. I would not go again.
  11. AndreaB

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great overall experience! Would recommend to everyone.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have the sweetest server, who is very attentive.
  13. NathanielG

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you haven’t dined here yet, you should. First timer and it won’t be the last. Nice selection of wine, cocktails were on point and the food was delicious. Portions large enough I couldn’t finish. An amazing musician played easy listening jazz that completed the wonderful experience. Staff was super friendly and eager to assist.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first time Won’t be the last Food, service and atmosphere was fantastic.
  15. Fabio

    Louisville

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for a business dinner, the environment was great, very quite and relaxing. Food was good as usual but the best thing was definitely the service, thanks a lot to Elena, she did an amazing job with us last night! Much appreciated
  16. MonicaJ

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Our server was excellent. Very attentive and friendly. It's a beautiful restaurant, tastefully decorated.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Overall we had a nice dinner and experience. There was not anything special to bring the experience to a higher level to warrant the overall cost compared to other Italian options in Lexington.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Food is just ok. Chicken parm is too thin, too breaded and over cooked. Tomato sauce great. Pasta not Al dente. A bit overcooked. This is our second time there. Likely won’t go back. Too bad because restaurant is a great atmosphere. (Other than the 80’s pop music. Not sure why that would be played in an Italian restaurant)
  19. AnitaM

    Berkshire

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always excellent. Great atmosphere and delicious food
  20. RickS

    New England

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    More attention to detail on food allergy issue. Was disappointed in follow thru.
  21. lauriea

    Nashville

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience3
    Food was excellent. Great chef and great flavors. Service was mediocre. Waitress seem inexperienced or exhausted. Told us she had been there since 10 am. It was 6. She did not tell us about any specific. Took our order but never brought appetizer, had to ask after main entree arrived. Kept forgetting to bring items requested.
  22. CourtneyS

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service2ambience5
    During the wine service, our server splashed wine on my son, apologized- but didn’t offer to comp a dessert or meal.. not the level of service I would expect at this establishment. Food was AMAZING
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great graduation lunch with family. Meatball appetizer was awesome. Everyone enjoyed their lunch.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Server was not very attentive.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Our waitess was very good. She paid attention to what we needed.
  26. GavinC

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great lunch at Frank & Dino's. Ate the Rigatoni Bolognese, which was a large helping. Friendly service and enjoyable atmosphere for a business lunch.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    We love the vibe and the service. Salads, soup and drinks were excellent. Entrees were just okay. Location is convenient to downtown hotels.
  28. KristenC

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, great service and wonderful ambiance. Cannot wait to return.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely Outstanding Experience! Damn good food & drink, damned fine service!
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was there and our waiter was the owner very pleasant and polite love his Italian accent, and my wife enjoyed going here. Food was great.
  31. StacyB

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent birthday dinner experience!! Great food and service!
  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was amazing
  33. Marie

    Mobile

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious & fantastic service! We were seated in the “vault” which was very warm, but our server quickly lowered the air. Two very loud groups, but otherwise wonderful as always. The food is incredible! I had pesto gnocchi and added chicken, delicious.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    Honestly, this was a very disappointing experience. This restaurant came recommended and we were here visiting from out of state and we’re excited to try it. We were seated in an uncomfortable, crowded corner. The waitress really did try. I feel for her because the support staff was horrible. The food came late and they didn’t get the correct order. They served pasta and forgot to put the sauce on and said they would correct it. They brought sauce on the side and we were charged for for additional sauce on our bill 🤨. The Veal was OK but not great. We ordered wine and they got the wrong kind then went back and brought our wine after we had finished our dinner and it tasted like grape juice. Their wine list is definitely lacking.
  35. MWright

    Louisville

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great evening filled with delicious food and fun!
  36. Kristina2251

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite places. Entertainment and food is Devine.
  37. BJB10

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience2
    The food was excellent and the service very good. While the general ambience is fine, the noise level was very high, so much so that it made conversation difficult. I've been there once before and it wasn't so loud, so perhaps it was just exceptionally loud that night.
  38. JohnH

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great wine list, quality cocktails & real deal Italian traditional menu
  39. JenniferS

    Denver

    64 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    We had a 6:15pm which was half an hour late. Service was terrible. My chicken piccata was good, my husbands chicken Parmesan was not good.
  40. RobinB

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dined here for the first time for our anniversary. Service was excellent. Portions were large and the food was outstanding

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Diner temperature check required
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Frank and Dino's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 303-4007.

Frank and Dino's is rated 4.6 stars by 976 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 21 times today
Google Map for Frank and Dino's

271 W Short St, Lexington, KY 40507-1272

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Mill and Short

  • Neighbourhood

    Lexington

  • Hours of Operation

    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Parking Details

    PUBLIC PARKING LOT, STREET METERS

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Carlo E Vaccarezza

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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