We had a really great experience here, and learned that locals don't order cocktails...it's always straight bourbon neat or on the rocks. The bartender had a dry sense of humor, that totally worked for him and my husband and I split the carbonara pasta which was delicious! Go, and just remember - bourbon straight ;) read more

We were all hungry and had to eat before our first bourbon tasting of the day. Although the service was slow (kitchen probably) the food here was excellent, servings were small(ish) but good quality - and the hot bread brought to the table was a life saver and filled every one up! Cloth table coverings and napkins were a nice touch. We did manage to make our time slot at the distillery - so all ended well! Highly recommend! read more

Great place! Food was very good. The waitress that we had was awesome. She was friendly, attentive, and genuinely sweet. Location is relaxed and interesting. Will be back the next time I am in Frankfort. read more

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We were passing through town, and hungry. So, we decided to stop. This place has won several "Best of Frankfort" awards. It's billed as "The best fine dining that Frankfort has to offer". If Serafini were the best of my town's offerings, I'd move. Or starve. Either is preferred to ever going back to Serafini. I ordered penne with pesto cream sauce. Just a hint for the chef - if the penne is floating in a green OIL SLICK, you're doing "cream sauce" wrong. The pasta is from a box. Lunch portions are $10. Kiddie portions? Also $10. My husband asked about this when the check came, and the waitress assured us that the portions were the same size (they weren't...kiddo's was MUCH smaller, but at this point it's totally moot), and our waitress "knew" this because they were all pre-portioned "in little baggies" in the kitchen. So...the pasta is from a box, and is pre-made, and sitting in little baggies in the kitchen... In "the best fine dining" restaurant that the Capital of Kentucky has? If it weren't for the dated-but-snooty decor, I'd have assumed that I was in Fazoli's. And the burger that my husband ordered... Forget ordering one if you want anything other than medium-well or well. They'll flat-out tell you that they won't cook it. I would never EVER come back here. We were there during "lunch", but took a look at the dinner menu. Serafini must be out of their quasi-italian gourd to think that such food is worth $30 per entreé. Save yourselves from experiencing an over-hyped, over-priced, over-inflated restaurant that clearly has delusions of mediocrity. read more

Old fashioned, drab, dusty, stuffy, over priced and snobby. I think that pretty much describes this place!! Nothing on the menu was appetizing even! I have dined here with people from work 2 times and the experience has been meh! Everytime! Wouldn't really recommend this place to anyone! read more

The food was subpar for the cost. Soup was too salty. The meatloaf was flavorful but meal was luke warm. Need to re-evaluate presentation of food. Could be a nice restaurant if paying attention to the details. read more

A nice place to eat in downtown Frankfort. Lunch prices range from $8-$15, most lunch items like my Rustic Pizza are $12. My pizza was excellent and a lot of food for lunch, although I did end up eating the whole thing:). I will definitely return, it's a nice place in the mid price range. read more

Not sure what I can say that hasn't been said. We sat outside and asked our waitress what varietal was in a certain wine because we couldn't remember (they have several different kinds). She asked us if it would say it on the bottle. It might but why are you asking us? She returned saying she couldn't find out. Really? Because while you were inside not finding it out, we googled it. The funniest thing though was the mom and her children who sat in the restaurant's table right next to us with their McDonald's food as though this was the public park. The restaurant didn't say a word to them. They ate and then left leaving the table dirty. My BF's halibut and risotto was delicious and my lasagna was good, not great, it's just lasagna after all. It just seemed like a restaurant trying to be nice and charging accordingly but not having the service and atmosphere to back it up. read more

As Oprah said, "You don't have a man, you need spaghetti" and Serafini's spaghetti is excellent! I love the meat sauce but they have other options. Get it you love it! However, if that is not your thing than get the "Pork loin" you will thank me for that later. Oh, the drink choice is an Old fashion with Knob Creek as the bourbon. Tip- the 3 table to right as you coming into the restaurant is right over the heat vent. So it gets super warm! read more

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All the wonderful flavors. A bit pricey for a view of the high school hang out, but the food was spot on. The mussels app was soak your bread in it good and they tasted fresh, perfectly a touch pink and a good consistency - not too chewy but not at all dry. I loved my goat cheese, some kind of sweet roasted pecans that were more than your average honey roasted nuts, apples, and this sweet and tangy dressing that is literally making my mouth water 5 hours later. And I'm still stuffed. I had the Seafood something or another (top of the list) with scallops, shrimp, mussels again, and a perfect addition of sundried tomatoes. The flavors flawlessly coexisted on my plate and in my mouth. Yum. The scallops were tee-niny and there were only 2 shrimp which I thought was a bit skimpy for 26 bucks, but there were tons of mussels and it was very good, so I was a-okay with it :) Quaint little street and it does fill up on a weekend, so definitely call in a reservation. And ask for the wrap around booth. It looked suuuper cozy. read more

Upscale ambiance in downtown Frankfort. The food was great. We had green fried tomatoes as an appetizer which were crisp and topped with pimento cheese. We had lasagna, which was very good and a large portion, and a white fish risotto feature. The risotto was cooked perfectly and was not heavy or too creamy. The fish was very flavorful too. The reason for four stars is that the cocktail game could be upped. I ordered an old-fashioned with Woodford and I'm pretty sure that I got a Manhattan with cloudy ice and a maraschino cherry. A few tweaks and they could have a good bar program in the heart of bourbon country. Give it a try and I don't think you'll be disappointed, just be specific about your cocktail request. We would return without hesitation. read more

Second night. The pasta carbonara was fabulous. Wait staff was great. First night in bar was great. One of the best collection of bourbons. Never had a bad meal here. Great service. Probably the best in town. Not much choice. go later at night. Mostly early birds coming to eat. We showed up every night around 7:30 pm to an immediate seating. read more

We were with my father in law. This menu was refined and rustic with interesting items such as bison meatloaf. read more

Serafini - Italian Near Me - Frankfort, Kentucky

Lunch was great! Chicken dish with root veggies was tender and flavorful. Pork over mashed potatoes was a sizable piece of pork and very tender. CA wine ($6) glass was tasty. Overall, I would return!! read more

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We had a wonderful dinner tonight! The pasta special was delicious. Food was out fast & served hot. Would love to be able to see a wine or bourbon list the next time we're in. Service was good, believe our waiter was in training because he seemed uncomfortable chatting with us and with the menu, but over all did a fine job. Look forward to our next visit! read more

great Cuban sandwich. GREAT bourbon selection. good beer selection. staff is very friendly. read more

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Been here a couple of times and it is consistent. From appetizers to the dinner. I could easily share my portions. I ate at the bar both times and was treated well by the bartender. I must admit, for a small town, it caught me off guard how expensive it was. I'll still go back. read more

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Not super impressed, particularly after I heard from multiple people that this was the best place in Frankfort. The service was great (which is the reason for three stars instead of two) but the food was just "meh". Note, the beer cheese app is served cold. I find this weird. Maybe that's normal for the region, but I was definitely expecting more of a fondue-type app. read more

I was pleasantly surprised with the courtesy and cleanliness of Serafini. Previous reviews did not give Serafini the credit they deserve. The reverse cast-iron sirloin with mashed Yukon gold potatoes was fantastic. Jerrod, our waiter, was phenomenal. He made us feel welcome and special. Jarrod, with the ingenuity of the chef, orchestrated getting us grilled carrots for our veggie. I highly recommend Serafini. read more

I just walked out of this restaurant. I ordered a drink and a side salad upon speaking to my waiter the salad came first and it was disgusting the ends of the spinach leaves were black and there was totally degrading melted lettuce in the bow, if I wanted lettuce that gross I would go to my own refrigerator. The salad was immediately pushed to the other side of the table, I was still waiting for my drink a half hour after sitting when I watched my waiter from across the way force my Cocktail onto another table as they insisted it was not theirs, I got up and started to walk towards the table, when one of the patrons ultimately just accepted my drink/cocktail. I started to walk back to my table and then realized that I was just not in a restaurant that was up to my standards I followed the waiter to the bar and told him you just gave my Manhattan to the other table to which he insisted he hadn't even though I just watched it happen. read more

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Was there on NYE, party of 4. Restaurant was practically empty. Two 16 year olds working the door, seemed like only one waiter for our entire side of the restaurant. Looked like the bar area was getting more and quicker service. The waiter didn't know the menu enough to recognize what several people ordered without looking at the menu. Most of the food that came out was a bit overcooked. One person ordered a crusted prime rib med. rare and it came out medium well. I had some sage chicken on a bed of fancy mushroom cheesy risotto. My chicken was fine but the risotto was burned a bit on all sides and had the outside texture of a hashbrown. The wine I ordered was decent and the white russian someone ordered was made with 2% milk. There was a lot of bourbon in house as another person had 2 doubles of I believe Elmer T. Lee, the world's best bourbon. We had to wait a really long time to get our app salads and a really long time to get our meals. Dessert was like, why bother? So we left about $200 poorer. The meal took a long time to get out to us, service overall was basically awful and the food was mediocre. read more

Amazing food and service. Great drinks. I am really not sure why this place doesn't have better reviews on yelp. Give it a try. We almost didn't but I am glad we stopped! read more

Amazing Cesar salad! The service was wonderful. I wish I had more time to fully dine here. I will definitely be back.

I had the pork osso buco and my wife the risotto of the day which was fried Atlantic cod. The sauce on mine was pretty good, the meat fell off the bone. It was a good dish, not great. My wife's risotto was a bit salty, but decent. Both dishes were in the $20's and feel that it was over priced for the quality. I have had better italian at much reduced price elsewhere. read more

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Excellent food and atmosphere. Come on Friday night and there's music on St. Clair Street. The lasagna is excellent and it's big enough for two people. The butter for the bread is fantastic. We're looking forward to coming back already. read more

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Stopped in for lunch. Great green salad with a house balsamic dressing. Greens were fresh and the dressing had a great texture and flavor. The rustic pizza was outstanding. Great crust, cheese and sauce. Topped off with a lager, couldn't ask for a nicer lunch. read more

Last night we had a wonderful meal. A special that night was the risotto with grouper. Great choice. Everyone at my table was pleased with their food. We met the chef~nice guy who is willing to accommodate for the needs of his patrons. read more

The best food in Frankfort, by far. Everything is perfect, the food, the plating, the seating, and the wait staff. If you're looking to make reservations, the process is easy and quick. I have no complaints about this restaurant, I just hope they keep going for many more years, and with their food, it should happen easily. read more

This place is always top-notch. I make the drive to take business clients and family here frequently and am never disappointed. I love the atmosphere and quality of food- it feels like a fine restaurant in a much bigger city. read more

The service is spectacular and the servers are very polite and well mannered. The food is great but comes in huge portions. read more

I just moved into Frankfort and this place was recommended. The atmosphere was wonderful and the waitress was amazing. Upon taking my first bite of my meal I was transported back to my days in grade school, the food tasted just the same, the only thing missing was a tray. The food was tasteless and bland like the mystery meat you got during lunch time. I ordered the chicken which tasted like an over priced lean cuisine. My sister ordered the Alfredo pasta which I'm fairly certain was seasoned with water and whatever was cooked in the pan for the previous guest. Guilty is a word that comes to mind when eating here; I feel guilty for spending $76 on our meals when I could've just been getting the same quality from the frozen isle at the grocery store. read more

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Soda = $2.95 Starter = $14.99 Entrée = Priceless Because I sent it back. Where to start. When we were seated I had to sweep the crumbs away left by the previous guests. The table was broken, and I spent the majority of my time waiting fixated on the large crack The waitress was very nice but extremely busy. Over the course an hour we never had or drinks refilled, or a straw. The meal was unappealing and more importantly tasteless. It was some type of pasta dish that included sausage. The noodles were lightly covered with Alfredo sauce. Most of it had pooled to the bottom of the bowl, I had to mix the bowl to cover the noodles. I'd imagine this was due to sitting under a heat lamp. The sausage was spicy yet had zero flavor. I have never sent a meal back until this meal, and will not be returning. read more

Wonderful food and a very well stocked bar. The staff was very helpful and the atmosphere was perfect. Definitely will be back!!

Loved our fresh salad veg soup & dinners lasagne & the shrimp risotto all excellent! The server was excellent. Good wine list too!

I had a Recommendation from 'Tim Farmer's Country Kitchen' for when I moved to Frankfort to try Serafini's. Once I moved in town I went to Serafini's for lunch. It was 20F outside but when I stepped inside Serafini's I felt their warm atmosphere draw me in. The elegance and colors of the room highlighted the history of Frankfort with it's old world sculpted high ceilings and decor. The lighting bathes the room in warmth and intimacy. The rear of the restaurant opens up to the old pharmacy who's has been transformed into a gorgeous oaken bar while waiting for your party to arrive. I was greeted by Carlos who was more than happy to give me the history of the establishment. The menu is a mix of continental and fine dishes. I ordered the Sausage Carbonara and tea. The sausage is sourced locally here on Kentucky and the quality of the meat was out of this world. The flavors and aroma of the fettuccine and sauce was like nothing I have had before with it's richness, it's fresh cheeses and vegetables. I knew instantly this was the best Sausage Carbonara I had ever had. The prices are very reasonable and the quality and service here is unrivaled. If you want a place to take friends, family, that specific al someone or colleagues for a warm dining experience you must experience for yourself. I will be dining here often now read more

Serafini - Italian Near Me - Frankfort, Kentucky

Stay away!!! Did a banquet for our mothers birthday. We set this up weeks in advance and had requested Filet Mignon at a set price for all. To our surprise when we sat down to eat they were all out of Filet, but offered Rib Eye as a substitute. After 3 orders of Rib Eye they were out. Everyone else was stuck with Beef Tips. When the bill came everyone was charged for the Filet. To add insult to injury the food was cold. I had also ordered specific wine at $27 dollars a bottle and after one bottle they again were out. They were more than happy to replace it with a $47 dollar bottle. Felt like a "bait and switch" scam to me. Needless to say I will never do business with this establishment again. The better business bureau will be hearing from me. read more

Great food, and a great spot for a little party. Their private room is reasonable. They have always accommodated our' small office dinners, and birthday parties. I love how professional and cozy they set up the private room. The food is good, I feel a little over priced. Especially the drinks :/ but overall a good place dine. read more

Came here for Valentine's Day dinner. The food was extremely high priced and the portions were very small. The service was a little lacking. Our experience was just "ok." Most likely won't be back. read more

Very enjoyable experience. I had the Tomahawk Chop and it was cooked perfectly and the Brussels sprouts were phenomenal. Flavors were outstanding and the service was great. read more

Good food. Terrible service. My party and I were in town for the weekend and wanted a nice dinner. We stood at the front entrance for a good few minutes as the hostesses and owner/manager ignored us. We headed to the bar to have a drink as our 'call ahead' table was not ready. The owner/manager acted very irritated and was very stand offish. I asked if he was the owner and he immediately changed his tune. Most likely because he knew I was going to complain. Extremely slow service from the waitress. The food was very good, but would not suggest wasting your time on this place. read more