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Porcini

4.0 (235 reviews)
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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating

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My Mediterranean pasta dish that had my taste buds dancing!
Elizabeth G.

I recently stopped in for dinner and overall had a pleasant time. I am going to be nitpicky though because I expect a very high level from restaurants of this caliber. The Mediterranean pasta dish I had blew away one I previously had at another very good Italian restaurant in another city. However, it could have used a few more grilled shrimp and the black olives could have been cut smaller. My bartender was fantastic. No mocktails were on the menu but at my request she offered a few and made me an outstanding lemon flavored one. I appreciated the complimentary bread and olive oil which came poured over grated cheese, but there was too much cheese and too little oil. I was also disappointed to learn that the pasta is not made in house. Still, my pasta dish did have my taste buds dancing with its unique and complex combination of flavors and ingredients. Also, the coffee which I had black was excellent and the cocktail napkins emblazoned with the restaurant's name made for a classy touch. The dessert selection was disappointing, though, because only one was on the lighter side which I was looking for after a heavy meal. But, the excellent coffee did work out well to just have instead.

Bread and oil.
Amanda L.

My book club wanted Italian and tried Porcini for the first time. I loved the ambiance as soon as I walked in the door. Everyone we encountered was very friendly and helpful. Our server provided a great rundown of the daily specials, offered us suggestions, and allowed for substitutions. I ordered the Capellini, mainly because our server said it was one of the lighter dishes on the menu. Although it was good, it had a little too much garlic for me. The bread and tea were good. I would like to go back, but would try a different dish.

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Kyle E.

4.5 stars! I celebrated the holidays with my high school friends at Porcini's this year. We made reservations for the weekend before Christmas, so the place was packed when I arrived. We had a large table in the side room off the main dining area. It was beautifully decorated for the holidays with a tree and other Christmas lights. Our party arrived at various times but we had a wonderful server who took our drink orders early and wrangled a group of ten. There were a few holiday drink specials which most of us ordered. I stuck with the Bellini and then switched to a few glasses of champagne. We ordered a few appetizers for the table to share including calamari, artichoke, and cheese dip. Everything was very good and shareable with our table of nine. For entrees some chose the special, which was a dish described as "lobster" flavored since it fed off lobsters. I opted for the tried and true chicken Marsala. The food arrived and was beautifully presented, my portion was quite large with two chicken filets, mashed potatoes and asparagus. Our server did an excellent job at sorting through our orders to ensure all checks were correct. We then moved to the bar inside the restaurant and had a few more drinks. The service at the bar was very good and attentive. Loved the cozy atmosphere of the restaurant and the food and service never disappoints. Would highly recommend for a celebratory meal or special occasion.

Shrimp pasta
Liz P.

4.5/5 so I'll round up to 5. My friends, husband, and I came here for dinner tonight on the last night of our Louisville trip and it was a great pick by one of my friends. We were going to get the lemon artichoke appetizer but the special of the day was fried goat cheese balls (so we thought; it ended up being one large cheese ball!) and we went with that instead. It was very good although since it was just one large ball, we had to split it up. Complimentary bread is also provided with a very tasty olive oil and fresh Parmesan blend. I asked our waiter if the spicy sausage in the sausage and gnocchi dish would be super spicy; I ended up ordering it and the gnocchi was fantastic, it was very pillowy, but the spicy sausage was unfortunately a bit too spicy for me (caveat being, I can't handle much spice). I'm still glad I ordered it though, my husband ate the rest of the sausage and it was worth it for the gnocchi. Our friends got that same dish and also lobster ravioli, and my husband got a shrimp pasta dish. I took a bite of some of the pasta in his dish and it was very good, it tasted like it had some basil pesto in it. For dessert my husband and I split the tiramisu, tiramisu is my favorite dessert so I'm a harsh judge and theirs was very delicious - a bit more cake-y than I'm used to and lots of cream on the side, too. The only reason I wouldn't give this restaurant five out of five stars is because I did think waitservice was a little slow. That being said, one of the friends I went with is Italian and said that's just how it's paced sometimes (Americans are used to faster meals). I would definitely come back here and next time maybe get the chicken carbonara or the gnocchi with steak, I saw a picture of the latter and it looked fabulous.

Peach panna cotta
Rosa H.

I came with a group for an educational presentation in the private room. I loved that the private room had its own restroom. The service was impeccable. The servers were very attentive and kind. All the food was delicious, especially the mini crab cake appetizers!

Cheers Coach
Case G.

This place is iconic, one of the best dang restaurants in Louisville. Fantastic drink menu, great pizza, quick service, terrific atmosphere for a beautiful evening everytime.

Gnocchi con Salsiccia
Katie B.

An expresso martini is $19. Pricey pricey. Sheesh. Ok besides that, the service was excellent. Food was great. Really enjoyed the Gnocchi con Salsiccia.

Gnocchi con Salsiccia
Emme G.

Great atmosphere for a nice date night or to celebrate a special event! The wine list was good, and our server was able to give us great recommendations based on what we like. The food was also incredible, and we loved the tiramisu for dessert!

Bruschetta
Kimberly S.

Such an amazing Italian spot! OMG Rivals food I've had in DC and NY. We were looking for a spot that would immediately take a party of 7 after my son's baccalaureate service. As soon as you walk in, you notice the ambiance. The lighting sets the theme for your entire experience. The food was fantastic. Hot, fresh, and delicious. And we were visited a couple times by the owner?? to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. Would definitely recommend this spot to anyone living in, or visiting, the Louisville area!

gnocchi (side)

when you go to porcini (becuase you have to, because I said so), you HAVE to get the encrusted goat cheese appetizer. if you do not, you are doing a disservice to me, and frankly, all of Louisville and all of those involved in the Italian cuisine community. it is the best thing I have ever had, and would eat the knife it was served with if possible. exquisite. gnocchi and tortellini bomb as well. good service and environment. all around one of the best italian spots in louisville. IF YOU DON'T GET THE ENCRUSTED GOAT CHEESE YOU ARE DEAD TO ME. check out porcini!

Scallops Vitello al Limone
Casey S.

Girlfriend and I were in town for a long weekend and happened to walk by this place while exploring Crescent Hill. Menu looked good and we're big fans of Italian, so we made reservations and returned a couple hours later for dinner. Taylor, our server, was friendly and efficient. Girlfriend had the vitello al limone and I had the gnocchi con salsiccia, both of which were incredible. This was easily our favorite meal of the weekend. Ambience was great, with a cozy, dimly-lit vibe. Definitely worth checking out, and only a 15 minute drive from downtown Louisville.

Filetto con Gnocchi
Drew H.

I got married!!! Thanks you thank you for all your kind words. Now the most important things after getting married is having a really nice dinner. I grew up in the mid west so this is where my parents would say something like "we had the most expensive meal of our lives but it wasn't that good and we left hungry because the portions were so small." But I agree with none of that. Porcini was fantastic! I had heard about porcini, I even worked a retail job with someone who claimed to be the pastry chef here, but it was more than I would usually spend on just myself. So it made my short list of places to go in my wedding night. After browsing the menu I knew this was the place my wife and I could both be happy with the available food. The restaurant was busy and a little hectic but in the way a nice restaurant is. Loud from a lot of little sounds. We were seated early since the table was ready and on the table was a "Happy anniversary" card since that's the reason I put on the reservation. The waiter came and wished us a happy anniversary before we explained it was our wedding night. We ordered a bottle of terlato Pinot Grigio because it would make us both happy enough. And the panko crusted goat cheese appetizer. The food was delicious. I don't really like cheese but I enjoyed the goat cheese app. When it came time for the entree I had narrowed my choice down 3 options and asked the waiter, Dustin, what was his favorite and he recommended the filet. And he was right. The filet was seasoned and grilled to perfection. The gnocchi was fluffy and fresh. The asparagus was asparagus. A perfectly executed dish. After we finished our entrees the waiter reappeared and told us they had a little something coming out for us and then listed our options for dessert. We ordered the crème brûlée. We got our crème brûlée and then they brought out Prosecco to go along with it. Both were scrumptious. Porcini is a wonderful place for a special occasion. I would go back in a heart beat.

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Congratulations on your 30+ years of success Tim. That is exceptional in the hospitality business. Only the best get to last!

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Poor service, "valet" parking in free street parking which takes away from other businesses. Not a very friendly restaurant.

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Great food and great service. The servers were on top of all our needs for the evening. Couldn't have asked for better service.

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Food was fantastic, wait staff was attentive and polite. Bartenders were amazing. Highly recommend, will be back!​

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Does this Italian restaurant have any vegan options?

I belive so

Has anyone tried the pizza? From NY and desperate for NY style fold the crust oil running pizza?

Yes, I have. It's pretty good, however not NY Style Pizza. You may want to try Spinelli's.

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We understood the hype of this one! Came here with my mom for a late Mother's Day dinner and sat at…read morethe bar. The restaurant is lively, bustling, and they even had excellent live music. The service was phenomenal - from the hostess to the bartenders, you could tell everyone took pride in their role and was proud of their food and the experience they provide to their guests. The bread service is warm sourdough bread served with dipping oil that has roasted garlic cloves inside - yum! For dinner, mom had their sea bass special which was excellent. I went all out and got the 16 layer lasagna, which has 4 different types of meats. Soooo good and the size was large enough that I had the leftovers again the next night. Can't wait to come back and try more items on the menu. One of the best Italian spots in Louisville - 5/5!

By far, one of THE best pasta dishes I've ever had and I lived in Italy for 3 years. The gravy was…read morelush and silky smooth. It was smoother than the satin pillows I use to keep my hair in check while I sleep. The Pappardelle Boscaiola's perfectly choppes applewood bacon practically melted in my mouth. I barely had to chew it for it to saunter its way down my throat to my waiting belly. There is something to be said about fresh pasta & these folks used all of my ten dollar words when bouncing ideas off one another in creating it. The only thing I didn't care for were the 'shrooms and it had nothing all to day with preparation or the cook of them but rather my dental work. That pasta dish was so delicious I contemplated another one to go for a midnight snack! In all seriousness, if you can make it, I totally recommend it. Bestie had the Lasagne Al Fornno and it was also delectable. I specifically saved room for dessert and the Tiramisu was not a disappointment. Seriously folks, go! Run! It's just that good. The folks were friendly, Gary was a superb server with excellent recommendations & despite it being a coldish night, our patio seating was warm and comfy. I'm gonna be sad to leave this city. We have enjoyed ourselves immensely and if I ever make it back, bar bites are next up.

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