We stopped into Sutton's on Valentine's Day last minute, which is basically the restaurant equivalent of showing up to a wedding without RSVPing. So first -- major credit where it's due: the service was fantastic. It was busy, it was chaotic, it was love-in-the-air level packed... and our server was still kind, attentive, and genuinely great. It was a little slow, but honestly? On Valentine's Day? Totally understandable. Now, let's talk food. The meatball appetizer? Outstanding. If the whole meal had that same energy, this would be a different review. Those meatballs came in like the confident main character. I ordered the Chicago beef (hot instead of sweet), expecting bold, juicy, maybe-a-little-spicy goodness. Instead... it tasted like someone whispered "beef" from another room. I kept waiting for the flavor to arrive. It never did. I'm not saying it was bland, but salt might have been an optional add-on. My husband ordered the Manzo Parmesan pasta. He eats medium rare. This steak was blue. Not "a little under." Not "oops." It was grazing-in-a-field-five-minutes-ago rare. If it mooed, I wouldn't have been shocked. BUT -- we need to talk about the music. The playlist was elite. Every song that came on was something off my Apple playlist. At one point I genuinely wondered if they'd somehow tapped into my phone. 10/10 vibes. I was half expecting my "On Repeat" playlist to start playing next. All that said, the staff truly did their best on one of the busiest nights of the year, and we appreciated that. The bones of a really good experience are there especially if the kitchen can bring the same magic to the entrées that they brought to those meatballs. Would we try it again? Maybe but next time I'm ordering whatever the meatballs are having... and asking for the playlist. read more

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Had a black and blue steak salad ordered from Suttons on Easter Sunday. My husband brought it home. I discovered there was no meat at all on the steak salad. Call the restaurant tell them what happened. They said they would make it good so he had to drive all the way back to pick it up. I hope this is a solitary event because I'm not loving this restaurant. One thing for sure they do not know how to make sweet tea. Maybe they were just very busy on a holiday. read more

We had our company business meeting here today during lunch. There were 7 in our group. Ashlee was our server and she did great taking care of us. We ordered the Baked Stuffed Mushrooms and Fried Banana Peppers for our appetizers. Both came out hot and fresh. I had the Philly Dip and Fries for my lunch. They were good. Everyone enjoyed their lunch and the service was great. I forgot how good this place was. We hadn't been here in years. Total bill with tip was around $120 for 7 people. That's a great deal. read more

Fun story from Cleveland driving from Gatlinburg back home stopped in Lexington to buy some alcohol. Ran into this wonderful woman who happened to notice my car said Purdue alumni and my sister's shirt also was a Purdue shirt (my niece is at Purdue). She jokingly called us the Purdue people and then told us one of her sons graduated from Purdue. We're just so happy to also be stopping to get some lunch. She told us about this restaurant. So of course we decided to do lunch here. The bread, the meatball appetizer were great. We got the Italian subs. Very delicious!! next time we are in Lexington We will most definitely stop again. Maybe this time we can try the pasta. We shouldn't forget about the service. Both the Host and the waitress were top-notch. read more

A Lexington classic you have to try. The most personable staff I have ever met. Great food.

The chicken parm with half red sauce and half white sauce is just amazing. Its my equivalent for a better Olive Garden.

Food was hot, plentiful and delicious. Marinara sauce had small chunks of tomatoes that was mildly spicy. Meatballs were very good! Service was friendly and the restaurant was clean. Music level was good. Highly recommend read more

Food was really good tonight! I had the chicken Gorgonzola Alfredo. My wife had the boom boom shrimp and French onion soup. She enjoyed the pixie stick martini equally as much. Do yourself a favor and check this place out. read more

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A quite good, moderately priced family-owned Italian restaurant. It's our go-to place for comfort food.

This is one of our go to places. I have never had a bad meal here. My go to is the meatball appetizer and cheese bread. The meatballs have a wonderful flavor and texture, and the cheese on their house bread is amazing. Service seems to be coming back from the COVID slump, these folks are well trained and hard working. The vibe in this place is different from the bar, dining room and patio (during the warmer seasons). All are good and welcoming. I will add that they have a great French Onion Soup, if I can't decide what I want found dinner, the warm hug of this soup is one of my "go-tos". read more

We arrived before they opened and they opened on time and greeted us with friendly smiles and good natured banter. After sitting for a little while at our table, I found it be cold in this restaurant. It was 40 degrees outside but it felt like the A/C was on inside. I went back out to my car to get a sweater because my coat was too heavy to wear and eat. There are many interesting photos on displayed on the walls all over the restaurant. The theme seems to focus mainly on the Prohibition Era which I found very interesting because I like history. I ordered the Philly Dip Sandwich with Au Jus and their signature Horseradish Sauce which thankfully came on the side. Being able to dip a traditional Philly cheesesteak sandwich in Au Jus was outstanding. I loved it. The sandwich was served with potato chips which seemed to be homemade. Pretty good. She ordered the Chicken Philly Sandwich which came with grilled mushrooms and banana peppers. The peppers were melted in with the cheese. She loved her sandwich even though it was a tad dry and would order it again. read more

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I really like this place and tonight did not disappoint. It's a solid choice for family Italian and it's not a chain. Locally owned and Gordon, the owner, is always there working hard and making sure that the operation runs well. I like it. read more

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Everything! I've oh always enjoyed the food and the ambience. I particularly like Suttons pizza.! that's actually my favorite and my son's favorite! read more

Yesterday was my second time into Sutton's within the past few months, and I should say it's been consistent. The appetizers were so good. We shared the fried banana peppers and the bang bang shrimp. The banana peppers had a unique but delicious flavor and were served with a horseradish sauce. The bang bang shrimp were crispy but sauced with bang bang. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. I ordered the Shrimp Alfredo which was some of the best Alfredo I've had in a while. My husband ordered the Baked Chicken & Broccoli and raved about how delicious it was.. The dining area was clean and had a nice vibe to it. We will certainly return! read more

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Been wanting to try Sutton's for 5 years. My wife got the Chicken Alfredo, she liked it ok, better the next day. I got the bourbon glaze burger, it was really good but could have been great with more glaze. read more

I was really disappointed. I walked in and after waiting 10 minutes a guy walked up and asked what I needed and I said well I'd like to get a seat so that I can get a meal and he's like you have to go to the bar to order to take out yet the restaurant had people sitting and eating. Not sure if the dining room was now closed or what the guy really wouldn't go into more detail so I left and went elsewhere. I will not try coming back again since this guy in the blue T-shirt was so rude today. read more

The food was delicious and excellent portions. The Chicken Goranzola was incredibly flavourful and the marinara sauce is heavenly. Service was excellent as well. A hidden little gem of a restaurant. read more

I enjoyed lunch at Suttons. I like that they have a lunch menu ($10 or less) with some of their pasta dishes in smaller portions. I did have to ask the server to bring this menu as we were first only provided with the regular menu. I tried the Chicken Parmesan. It was very good and the lunch portion was the perfect amount for me. Service was good. I really like the decor and ambiance as well. read more

Sutton's - Chicken Parmesan - lunch portion - Italian Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

The food is fresh and really good. The staff is nice and the vibe is interesting. This is one of our go-to's for almost 10 years now!!

We used to go to happy hour, and get few drinks (usually a few apiece), a happy hour appetizer, and a meal. But they have gotten so chintzy with their happy hour specials (now only $2/off drink, and the appetizers are discounted less too!), that we haven't been back since that changed. Guess they would rather not have us as customers at all, rather than have their former (excellent) happy hour read more

I have been going to Sutton's to eat for years... probably close to when it first opened in Lexington. It is my Cheers! I have tried almost everything on the menu but I never thought about eating a steak there. My boyfriend and I chose Sutton's for our NYE dinner and he said he was getting a ribeye. I was hesitant, not because of anything other than it's not a steak house. Well last night I was proven wrong! The ribeye was large, cooked and seasoned extremely well! And to add to this excellent service, the cook came out to get our thoughts. Well I can say I will never go to any other place for a steak in Lexington EVER again! Sutton's is special because you often see the owner there and he is never hesitant to check in with his customers. We opted to belly up to the bar and watch football. You may opt for the dining room but I feel the bar area is very intimate. I've always received excellent service at Sutton's...the food is always great. There is a private room which holds about 20. This is the perfect option for a party and at a lower cost than you find other places in town. We have actually decided to hold our small wedding in this room. So EVERYTHING can't be positive right? Well the only negative I have is that the bread pudding needs more bourbon sauce. What can I say...I'm a Kentucky girl! read more

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Love the food! Wonderful staff! A nice ambiance! And easy access to park and walk in and be seated all in a short amount of time! read more

This restaurant has a great location. The food and service are better than most and their hot Italian sandwich is my favorite.

We havent been to Suttons in awhile. They had a bone in pork chop on special, my son decided to give it a shot. I never order pork chops, all the places I've ever been to could never season them right or do a proper temperature. This was a large marinated and flame grilled pork chop, seasoned and cooked perfectly. Top 2 chops I've ever had. We also had the chicken parm and pasta a la vodka, which were also very good. Kudos, the staff was very friendly, the owner came to our table to make sure everything was to our liking. Will he back! read more

The food at one time was pretty good but unfortunately they've backslided quite a bit. I understand it's hard to be a owner of a family restaurant these days. However, this place is ok for the usual clientele but I'm not taking guest there. It's just too ordinary in food, service, and decor. Need to work with servers in area of pleasant hospitality. There's never a good excuse for inferior service. read more

Our server recommended an entree as it was our first visit. Food arrived one hour after we were seated....and it was the wrong meal. I was polite and told them not to worry about changing it. Server was relieved and told me how much she appreciated my patience and that the manager would comp the meal. After waiting 15 minutes for the bill I find that he comped 25% off of a 24.00 menu item. The original meal I ordered was 21.00. read more

Poor service. Only 3 tables with people at them. There were 3 servers working. The worker with a cast on worked a lot more than the other 2. One of the kitchen workers came out to the table that the servers were sitting at. Our server started playing with the kitchen person putting his hair in a pony tail. Then proceeded to come to our table and asked if we needed anything. My husband asked if she washed her hands and she just gave us a dumb look. Whoever was the host that night saw what the girl was doing The food was below average. Won't be back. read more

Consistently good meals and service! Our server last night, Colin B, was personable, efficient and offered great suggestions!

Our waiter and food was great. The cocktails were pretty good. The music was too loud - definitely not fine dining or romantic atmosphere. read more

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After being on the road for 13 hours, we stopped on Sunday night to stay at a hotel in Lexington, KY off of I-75 exit # 104. As weary travelers, we just wanted a quick bite to eat, and thankfully the hotel recommended Sutton's. The owner's daughter (included on the menu cover photo) served us, and was glad to tell us about their family restaurant and their specialty food items. She was just a super-nice person, and even took the photo of my sister and I with her and her dad (who happened to stop by for a late dinner himself). We enjoyed talking with him and hearing more about the menu and where they go to get their food and ingredients. We ordered the chicken parmigiana. Even though it was the end of the evening, our meal was delicious - we loved the Italian sauce and pasta. We could not have had a better ending to a long day, and we will definitely come here again on future driving trips to and from Florida. We would HIGHLY recommend Sutton's !! read more

Sutton's - Photo with the family owners and operators - Italian Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Highly recommend this place. The service was amazing and our waiter Colin was top notch! We will definitely be back. Food was also very good. read more

My wife and I were looking for someplace to eat that we hadn't tried or that we'd not visited recently. We considered Guiseppe's, as we were in that part of town, but I wasn't in the mood for upscale and expensive (although we like it for some occasions). As we drove around, I thought of Sutton's, since Italian food was on our minds. She had never been, I hadn't been in a decade, probably. BUT, I figured, they're still around. They must be doing something right. And, they are! The interior was a bit different than I remembered... casual, a bit dated, broken up into a bar area with high-tops and TVs and a couple of different dining rooms. It was about 8 PM on a Saturday and most of the dining room tables were full. A good sign. The staff was friendly, greeting and seating us promptly, at a comfortable corner table. We ordered a glass of wine and a beer, quickly served. She ordered Eggplant Parm. I got the Italian Meatloaf. The meatloaf was delicious! A nice portion size on a bed of mashed potatoes, topped with a blend of peppers, tomatoes, etc. Good mix of flavors. My wife enjoyed her dish, as well. And, the check was around $70 with tip! It's not fancy, but the food is good and there are a lot of options! Note, they have an outdoor patio which was close, of course (January). I've sat there before, long ago. It isn't the nicest ambiance as it is in the middle of a strip mall parking lot, but it's a nice patio if outside is your preference. read more

I was pleasantly surprised with my meal at Sutton's. We ordered wings as an appetizer. We had half hot and half dry rub. The hot wings were great, but the dry rub was flavorless. I ordered a philly dip that was good, but if they cooked the onions more it would be better. I did not see the green peppers in the sandwich. Maybe because the onions were so big. Overall, good experience. Next time, I have to try the bread pudding. read more

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Stopped here while traveling and it was SO good! Homemade "Pepperoni Pups" for starters and flatbread pizza to close the deal! Hubby had a garlic steak pasta (can't recall the name) but it was divine. Great service as well! Will stop here again! read more

I ordered through DoorDash, delivery to my hotel. The mussels were amazing. The Manzo pasta was advertised as spicy, but spoiler alert, it wasn't. It was just OK, I was expecting a little kick/something better. The most disappointing part was I didn't receive the chocolate mousse I ordered. I was given a Caesar salad with vinegar dressing instead. The receipt for the second bag didn't say door dash on it or any identifiers, so it was a restaurant issue. In addition, there was not an option to order plastic ware, plates, or napkins through DoorDash yet the receipt said no plates or napkins or silverware. Of course I want silverware, napkins, and plates, dummy! I'm in a hotel. I wouldn't order to go from here again. read more

Sutton's - Mussels - Italian Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Where everyone knows your name. Devan our bartender knows what she is doing. The signature drink "GummyBear" is absolutely like the candy. It is both delicious and dangerous. Gordon runs a small Italian eatery and the menu is pub style but delicious. The atmosphere is homey, rustic and mobster. Definitely a place you feel welcome to throw back a few drinks, hang out and feed your belly. read more

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Friendly, knowledgeable server, delicious and plentiful food and drink. The free bread is totally lackluster although the olive oil and herb mixture was yummy. No dessert for us, but enough food to take home for another meal. Our server recommended the Hot Brown when my husband asked which was better it or the meatloaf. He was not disappointed. read more

We were seated quickly and received drinks and bread quickly. The ambiance was relaxing and nice for an after work dinner. We got shrimp and meatballs for appetizers, both were delicious. I got the hot Italian beef, it was good. Overall a good dining experience with great service. Will come again. read more

Best Italian on door dash. Food is excellent packaged well, order is always correct worth the price.

I just left and our meal was delicious. Service was excellent, and the place was clean & tidy. Our waitress was great, our meal slipped off the big tray as they were bringing it through the crowd, nobody's fault, nobody injured or got food on them. She apologized profusely. Staff had it cleaned up and gone in minutes. We were worried we'd have to wait a while for new food but within 10 minutes we had piping hot replacements. Management and staff couldn't have done better on a busy Friday night and we will definitely be returning. Thank you Suttons! read more