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    Joe Bologna's

    3.7 (387 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian, Wine Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    JOE BOLOGNA'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Bethany C.

    If you've ever wanted to crush a large pizza in a church without the guilt, Joe Bologna's is your holy grail. This Lexington institution has been serving up pies and salvation for over 50 years--and let me tell you, I now believe in miracles. First of all, the ambiance. You're literally eating pizza in a converted church. Stained glass, cathedral ceilings, and enough echo to hear your stomach growl three pews away. It's like a food pilgrimage. I half expected to be offered communion in the form of garlic bread. Now, the pizza: I got a large thin-crust with pepperoni, sausage, mushroom, and banana peppers--a combo so divine I briefly considered naming it "The Holy Quad." The crust was crispy perfection, and every topping tasted like it was hand-picked by a Tuscan grandmother who doesn't put up with low-quality anything. And THEN. The domestic draft beer. A whole pitcher of Miller Lite for $11?? That's not a price--it's a public service. I drank enough to feel baptized in barley. Big shout-out to our server, Da, who was an absolute legend. She handled our table like a pro, laughed at our dumb jokes (or at least pretended to), and kept our drinks filled like she had ESP for empty glasses. TL;DR: Come for the pizza, stay for the ambiance, and prepare to leave full, happy, and slightly buzzed in the most reverent way possible. Joe B's is a Lexington treasure, and I'll be back anytime I need a religious experience with sausage and banana peppers. Amen and pass the parmesan.

    Chad M.

    A Lexington (maybe even more a UK) institution for many, many years. Right by campus so an easy walk for students...or visiting parents! Their signature breadsticks are a must (soaked in garlic butter is good, but add the marinara dip!). Pizzas are, well, just a quality pie. Good crust, nice topping selection and portions...hits the spot beautifully with a nice country boy beer while watching a game. Super casual vibe. Service can be a little slow (space is bigger than it looks, to be fair), but is always friendly. A must-visit at least once.

    Super , big and delicious breadstick
    Brent C.

    Place has a great historic pizza restaurant vibe. The Sicilian pizza was perfect. Dough was pillowly, without being dense; crispy edges all around, covered in a light sauce and cheese. Service was quick and friendly.

    Mallory L.

    We stopped by before a gymnastics meet on a Friday night. All businesses around were rather busy which is understandable. We waited for about 20 minutes, finally got to order our food but it took over an hour to get. We actually wanted to go to the gymnastics meet as well and we missed half of it. The food isn't good. They are known for their special breadsticks but it's just a flavorless log slathered in better. The marinara sauce is bitter and doesn't taste good. The pizza is bland and tastes like every cottage style pizza in the Midwest. The experience was pretty awful, I gave one additional star because the server was nice. The place was really busy and an obvious local favorite which I don't understand but people like different things.

    Combination Manicotti & Cannelloni
    Ian M.

    One of my favorite restaurants in all of Kentucky. It has huge stain glass windows from when it was converted from a church or other religious building - really cool. My wife loves the potato soup. The breadsticks with a pool of butter are epic! The people are wonderful and the Owner is nice great guy. Every time we are in or passing through, we have to stop by. Pizza and manicotti are wonderful as well. This is a family restaurant too, so kid friendly.

    Packaging Fee Charges

    THEY HAVE GONE TO HELL!! DO NOT EAT at this restaurant they don't answer their phones and if you can get through the pizza you pick up is undercooked, run don't walk to another pizzeria. In addition they're charging a packaging fee, $4.05 for a sandwich and a small pizza.

    Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken

    Great food and exceptional service I experienced here yesterday and will definitely return for lunch again!

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    2 months ago

    Excellent lasagna and pizza. Great service and atmosphere plenty of parking. Spinach salad is a winner.

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    Really interestingly good casual Italian food. The sandwiches and the pizzas are both really good. Can't forget the breadstick

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    Great food great staff! If you're in town don't leave without a bread stick and pizza! The staff is excellent. You will leave satisfied!

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