Giovanni's Pizza

Amazing food, very warm and crispy. Very big slices, and pepperoni was perfect with lots of drink…read moreoptions. Also looks very clean and professional.

Was planning a trip next month and was planning on stopping in until I saw how rude and…read moredisrespectful your staff is! It doesn't matter if food is good if you get bad service. Will definitely be finding a different place to meet up with friends while in town!! Not spending money at Goodfellas pizzeria when attitude of staff is VERY RUDE AND DISRESPECTFUL to other patrons (especially people from other countries)!!! Shame on business to allow this!! Shared the video of horrible employee with my other friends that live and visit Lexington so they can avoid this disaster!! If I could rate negative stars I would!! Guess we will try Desperados cantina down the street.

Interior

That perfect cheese pull moment.

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Perfect pair, a New York slice and a sweet cannoli.

Pies & Pints - Lexington

4.2(628 reviews)

Kennedy our server was so knowledgeable about the menu and beer selection. She was most attentive…read moreand kind. Amazing pizza‼ An absolute Must in Lexington

We went on a Sunday for lunch, and it was not packed at all (in case you're wondering when to go to…read moreeat!) Excellent pizza, crunchy, soft, flaky and flavorful crust ... all the things you want. We got the Pine & Swine pizza and a small Greek salad (the small was big, if you know what I mean). Two dressings (which speaks to my sauce love language). On a weekday, this salad plus a protein add on would be a great lunch or dinner). The Pine & Swine -- for pineapple on your pizza lovers, this is your pie. It was excellent. Didn't taste the feta but didn't really care. Service was a little tired & kind of mid (then again were there on a Sunday around 12). If I were stopping by for lunch again on a Sunday, I'd opt for just sitting at the bar.

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Kira

Pearl's

4.1(134 reviews)

5.5 mi

Pearl's is not your standard pizza joint. The atmosphere is lovely. The ingredients are local and…read morefresh. The drinks are delicious. It's more date night vibes than the typical pizza joint. One of our favorite places to eat in Lex.

Want to try a mysterious, intimate, hip hole-in-the-wall elevated pizzeria with delicious…read moreappetizers and diverse drinks that makes you feel like you've just popped into a hidden gem pizza place in New York? This is Pearl's Pizza in a nutshell. Unique toppings on thin crust pizzas that cater to a variety of diets and preferences. The servers are so nice and explanatory and if you're having trouble deciding, you can legit say "surprise me" and the chef will just make you whatever they're feeling haha. All my friends and I love Pearl's

Pearls interior.

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Restaurant ambiance

Rise Up Pizza

4.1(38 reviews)

6.2 mi

This was my first time at Rise Up Pizza, and it completely exceeded my expectations. I tried a…read morecouple of their individual slices, the seasonal meat pizza with corn, poblano, country ham, and blueberry relish, plus a classic pepperoni slice, and their breadstick. Every single bite was incredible. I love that they use a sourdough dough. The crust was so flavorful and perfectly chewy with an amazing crispy bottom. The breadstick was absolutely to die for, especially with the garlic butter. This is hands down the best Detroit style pizza I've had. You can tell how much creativity and care goes into everything they make. The owner is incredibly talented, and this place deserves so much more recognition. They also have a cozy indoor and outdoor seating area and a few free parking spots on the side, which makes visiting even easier. If you love pizza, you need to give Rise Up Pizza a try!

This review is specifically for the food truck. My friends said Rise Up Pizza was parked by their…read moreneighborhood and suggested it. Since I never heard of it, I was open to trying it. They didn't have a big variety on their menu but they only had 1 person working. I went with the pepperoni slice with a breadstick. I was surprised how cheap it was. My total only came out to be $6.00. The food was goo. The crust was thick and there were a lot of pepperonis on it. It was disappointed in the lack of cheese on the pizza. It was practically nonexistent. There was some sprinkled parmesan and that's about it. Luckily there were a lot of seasonings on the pizza so it wasn't a deal breaker. Overall my friend and I enjoyed the food and will be happy to try Rise Up again

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Ethereal Slice House

4.2(23 reviews)

5.1 mi

First time trying this pizza spot and overall had a great experience. The vibe was casual, street…read moreparking is free after 7 PM, and depending on how busy it is, the wait can vary, but when I went the pizza came out fresh and pretty quickly. I got an 18-inch pizza for $27 before tax and tip. The pizza was flavorful and fresh, but I do wish the bottom had a little more crisp and the undercarriage held up better. Overall, a really solid pizza spot that I'd come back to try again.

Good beer, great service, and yummy pizza at a reasonable price. Located at the edge of UK campus…read moreso super convenient for both university and non-university folks. The specialty pizzas are inventive - a couple of particularly interesting combinations. The staff is friendly - ready with a quick greeting when you arrive and open to making suggestions. A slice, side salad, and a drink cost around $12 and all were above standard fare. They also offer trivia night and some other events. Definitely check it out!

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Dingbats Pizza

4.4(31 reviews)

6.2 mi

8/27/25 My husband…read moreand I tried Dingbats Pizza for the first time and got a variety of slices to sample. The spinach artichoke was hands down my favorite. it was packed with so much flavor and was just all around delicious! I also really liked that their crust like a ciabatta bread. such a unique touch compared to regular pizza. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Honestly, every slice we tried was solid, and I'd definitely go back again soon.

Really good pizza, pretty fast service. Roman style pizza slices (square and crunchy), lots of…read moreoptions like spinach and artichoke, sausage and onions. They also have traditional pizzas, so flavors like pepperoni and cheese. The space is small and parking on Jefferson is always kind of hit or miss, so I definitely recommend getting your order to go. Still a fun space and I'm so happy they left the outside mural along. The garlic knots are amazing with extra butter and loaded with parmesan and garlic. I can only imagine how good the cheese bread is!

Diablo and pepperoni slices

Slice of dingbat and slice of the Diablo

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Joe Bologna's

3.7(398 reviews)

5.3 mi

Bread Sticks!!! Best garlic for those butter breadsticks…read moreyou've ever had in your life, homemade salad dressing and the pasta Is even the best!!!

I don't even care about how the food tastes! The fact that I'm ordering To Go! And for a single…read moresandwich I get charged an additional 2 dollars for gratuity! People!!! This has to stop! And before any of you think I'm cheap, I added 2 dollars on top of that for a tip! How are you gonna charge me for a 1 person order of 12 bucks to go and force me to tip! I was gonna do it anyway! My point is, I learned about the EXTRA INCLUDED GRATUITY, after I already tipped the to go window server! Not cool! I doubt next time I come to KY or even with a group of coworkers, I'd stop by! Shameful! Wake up manager! Don't FORCE! A one person order less than 20 bucks to tip! I'm not a party of 8 where I would see that's applicable! Disgusting! So I just got back to my hotel, and when I asked the server how big the sandwich is, she showed me with her hands around a 12 inch sandwich! Well, it's not! I could've got a better sandwich at subway! Service, BAD! Tried the food, BAD! Price, RIPOFF! Save your money, go somewhere else! Shameful!

Huge unique space!

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Super , big and delicious breadstick

Frank & Dino's

3.9(199 reviews)

Food was excellent, service outstanding. We will definitely return next Lexington visit. Very cool…read moresupper club vibe.

Booked a reservation for 7:30 on Saturday. I'm searching for Italian in the KY area, this was one…read moreof a few that I came across that looked good. Started with an old-fashioned and an unsweet tea. Drink was good overall. We shared a Caesar salad to start. Half of the lettuce pieces were brown. Lettuce was yellowed more than green. Meh. I ordered the rigatoni with spicy marinara, meatball and sausage. The portion was insanely large - two sausages and two meatball, plus a platter of pasta. This was good - but again too much. Meatballs were good, sausage was good. For dessert I ordered the chocolate mousse which was okay. Located in an old bank building the place was nice with live music - though the guy walking around playing the sax was a little much.

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Tiramisu (shared)

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The Jockey Bar

4.0(73 reviews)

Casual bar with bar fair. Friendly staff and quick service. We had pretzels bites, mozzarella…read moresticks and onion rings, all were good!

Are you kidding me? These are the best fish and chips we have had since years ago at the Baywood…read moreInn. The chef really knows what he's doing. He prepared a homemade sausage roll. He mix ed the sausage himself. The fish and chips was crispy and a huge portion. Nice country fries with it. We also had the chicken wings, which were amazing. Crispy and very flavorful. We had country boy cliff Jumper beer in the Can and received a cold glass. It was fantastic. The music list, made by the owner, is so fun. A real mix of country, rock and 80s hits. Can't quite describe it, but it is amazing. We will definitely be back next time we are in Lexington. Besides, it is s in the middle of downtown, frequented by a lot of locals, that's always a good sign. I have to add that Chef Russ is a gem and this restaurant is lucky to have him. He makes bread pudding that is soaked for six hours before he serves it and it is delicious. If he offers it, don't miss it.

Horse racing available

Sausage, bacon, 2 eggs your way, w/ home fries & biscuit

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Fresh hand-cut fries, golden and lightly salted, served with your choice of two dipping sauces

Mad Mushroom

3.7(71 reviews)

5.3 mi

Sheila is the goat, great pizza great sandwiches. Absolutely would recommend. Its the best.read more

foods mid and over priced worker are kinda slow and entitled would not recommend trash people and…read moretrash place they got the price wrong and blamed me quite literally

The pizza we ordered, visibly devoid of pepperoni. Slices missing because we were hoping to find some hiding under the cheese.

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Label, clearly showing the desired toppings.

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Eleanor H.

215

10 years ago

The food is not too bad here, got delivery a few times and its prompt. only think is they get skimpy on the cheese fries sometimes. The cheesticks are about the best thing i had here so far. They got a decent priced menu. Negatives are The 5 dollar delivery fee is a joke and there website looks like a 14 year old did it in graphic design class. read more

Al M.

13 years ago

Great pizza. Quality and Fresh ingredients. This was my first time ordering from LA Gourmet but it won't be my last. I highly recommend La Gourmet!!! read more

Yvette B.

8 years ago

Food is awesome! Gave one star rating because everytime we eat here the girl behind the counter has the warmth of a prisoner guard

Dylan B.

9 years ago

Cheap lunch specials! I got a small 10" personal pizza, a drink and chips for $5. Pizza was hot, I was happy. read more

Anne A.

2 years ago

Great food, made substitutions easily. Fast delivery. Pick up orders are made to go fast. Clean area to eat.

Elizabeth M.

6 years ago

Great pizza!! Love this place! Great pizza for a great price. The staff is great and super nice.

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