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    Frank & Dino's

    3.9 (197 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    FRANK & DINO'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Intimate
    Romantic
    Classy

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    Veal Parmesan
    Ty S.

    Let me start out with this place is amazing. We were able to get a table without a reservation thankfully. This place is a nice beautiful restaurant to enjoy a quiet meal or celebrate with your loved one. The service was flawless and top notch. They started us off with water and fresh bread. We love warm fresh bread. We ordered the Calamari as an appetizer and it did not disappoint. Perfectly cooked. We then ordered the Veal Parmesan and Fagottini Sanatra. The wife loves the moldy cheeses so this was excellent for her. And the Almonds were a nice touch. The Veal was very nice sized meal that came with pasta on the side. It was delicious. If you are looking for an intimate place to celebrate or just have a good meal, give this place a try.

    Steve T.

    Was hoping to meet a friend for a quick lunch at Dudley's last week, but it was closed, so we stopped in Frank & Dino's, conveniently right next door. And what a pleasure! Everything from the fresh bread and butter to start, to the huge tiramisu for dessert was pure perfection. For my entree, I decided to try the Fagottini Sinatra, purse filled pasta filled with mascarpone and Parmesan cheeses, and pear, and tossed in a Gorgonzola sauce with asparagus and toasted almonds. This was a great choice, delicious, subtle flavor contrasts, which was light enough for a nice lunch time meal. I'm already craving that pear and Gorgonzola matchup, so I'll be back soon!!

    Frank and Dino's never disappoints the food is always amazing and a very nice atmosphere as always. Upscale but one of the the few worth the prices.

    Pork
    Drew G.

    This place is always very crowded. It has a big bar and a lot of space. The atmosphere is very nice and the service is pretty average. The menu is pretty limited and there is not really anything too exciting. I wish that they still had the Veal Picatta. The Pepperoncini Ripieni is the most interesting and delicious item on the menu in my opinion.

    Veal chop
    Chad M.

    Always love stopping in here when I'm in Lexington. Classy and classic Italian restaurant. Great pastas, strong selection of chicken, veal, and such...and if you enjoy pasta fagiole (and you should), theirs is among the best--perfectly seasoned, balanced ingredients, comfort in a bowl. Yes, it's a bit pricy, I've seen other comments on here, but so are many places. The atmosphere and elite service part of what you pay for (especially when they have live music going). If you're going for dinner, a reservation is a good idea. I've had better luck sneaking in at lunch.

    Just little branding touches around the bar.
    Jennifer F.

    This place is gorgeous. With a name like Frank & Dino's, it better be. I came in for lunch on a weekday and asked if I could have lunch from the bar, and the very kind. bartender, Eric, said it would be great to have lunch at the bar. He got me a beverage and a lunch menu and made me feel very welcome without feeling awkward being dining solo. I don't have an issue dining solo when I'm on business travel but it is not always easily received in Kentucky still for some reason. The lunch menu had wonderful offerings of antipasto, meatballs and more appetizers. I kept eyeing the Caesar salad, and many pasta dishes on the menu. I settled on the rigatoni Bolognese. It came out in a very reasonable amount of time, hot and fresh, as you can see in the picture. It was hearty but not heavy. Service from Eric was impeccable! He was attentive and friendly, but not invasive, just the right touch. Lunch was not expensive either, it was ~$20 for the rigatoni bolognese and a soda, so don't shy away from this beautiful place at lunch when you can have a killer meal for a reasonable price.

    Menu
    Thurston T.

    If you want Italian Food this is a must. Frank & Dino's brings hand-crafted southern Italian recipes to downtown Lexington. It is located in a charming old Lexington building on the first floor. The sever and other front of the house employees away make for incredible service.

    Gnocchi with bolognese
    Abby A.

    Great service and great food. We had a wonderful NYE! Drinks were not the best part.

    Tamika J.

    OMG!!!! My kids took me to this restaurant for an early Mother's Day dinner. This was my first time going and I was pleasantly surprised. I love their attention to detail. I enjoyed the live music where the musician played several instruments and sang. Definitely a one man band. I ordered the lobster ravioli. It wasn't as hot as I would like, but it was still good. The kids both had penne pasta with vodka sauce. My son ordered the gluten free penna but did not have enough sauce. He ordered an additional Alfredo and said it made it better. I was expressed and would definitely recommend.

    Cold food

    Poor service. Apparently, we arrived during stocking of the bar. Food arrived cold. None of the usual offers or additions when ordering entrees.

    Lobster Raviolli
    Kevin G.

    We went to Frank and Dino's with a large group and sat in the private dining area. The room was very nice and the wait staff was very attentive especially considering how large of a group we were. I ordered the lobster ravioli and must say I was impressed by the size of the plate and the overall flavor. I would personally recommend giving Frank and Dino's a try if you are ever in Lexington.

    Lobster ravioli
    Jeff L.

    We were in town for the Keeneland Spring Meet and ate here. What an amazing experience at Frank and Dino's. The food was amazing. The service was outstanding. Valet parking. Great drinks. The lobster ravioli and the gigantic meatball are my favorites. Definitely would eat here again.

    Sinatra Pasta
    Kelly S.

    Lovely evening at Frank & Dino's! Our party loved the service, wine, Sinatra entree and salted caramel brownie sundae. A beautiful restaurant for a business dinner. Paid parking lot or garage across the street.

    Sinatra pasta

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    Excellent classic Italian restaurant. Great ambiance, service is great. The dishes we tried were very good.

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    Great food, service, and location. The Veal Marsala is amazing! We will be back next time in Lex!

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    Top shelf food and service every day, every time. Natalie is the best. Try the gnocchi!

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    In only one visit, this place became our favorite restaurant in Lexington. We strongly recommend the egg plant dish.

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