Best Neighbourhood Gem Restaurants in Kentucky

22 restaurants available nearby

1. Le Moo

4.7

Exceptional(5733)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 44 times today

Louisville’s locally owned “Le Moo” is a dimly lit ambiance inspiring an elevated yet unstuffy menu of fine steakhouse fare +100 bourbons, yet there’s no jacket required. A must-do for dinner + brunch in Lou, KY.-Food Network “Top 25 Steakhouses in America”, -“Best Boozy Brunch”, Readers Choice“ Go ultra-luxe at Le Moo with a unique chef's tableside presentation of theMiyazaki Wagyu, a Grade A5, marble score-10 cut from Miyazaki, Japan, considered the best steak in the world. Mark the moment with a complimentary certificate of authenticity featuring an official nose-print from the cattle and the option to add your fingerprint.”“ Next-level things by calling ahead and requesting to dine at Le Moo's one-of-a-kind vintage Louis Vuitton booth, which is made with 17 pieces of vintage luggage and accommodates four to five diners.” - OpenTable Editorial TeamBest in Louisville for Birthday dinner celebrations due to the ‘your age off your steak’ deal and the special experience surprises.

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2. River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.7

Exceptional(7385)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown Louisville

Booked 62 times today

River House Restaurant & Raw Bar is a neighborhood gem in downtown Louisville. It's a charming spot with a 'home-like' atmosphere, boasting a water wall and a fire pit on the porch overlooking the river. The menu features fresh seafood and regional cuisine with a Southern flair. Customers rave about the excellent food, service, and ambiance, with many noting the scenic river view. It's a favorite among locals for its consistently high-quality food and service.

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3. Volare Italian Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(4149)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 51 times today

Discover and savor Italian at its finest!Whether you choose to dine in our main dining area, year-round patio, or private dining facility; Volare boasts an intimate and beautiful setting.Come experience the ultimate in entertaining… a special occasion at Volare. Inspired cuisine, beautiful surroundings and impeccable service are the hallmarks of a great event. You deserve nothing less, and we promise even more.

4. Porcini

4.8

Exceptional(2849)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 25 times today

Established in 1992, Porcini is an independent, award-winning restaurant located in the Historic Crescent Hill neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. We specialize in Northern Italian cuisine, excellent service, and offer an extensive selection of fine wines, bourbons, and signature cocktails. Over the last 30 years, we have been privileged to be a part of so many great memories here in our dining room, bar, private dining room, and patio. * For Parties of 6 or more, Please Contact the Restaurant to make a Reservation

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5. 211 Clover Lane Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1177)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • St Matthews

Booked 8 times today

211 Clover Lane is an intimate, hidden gem in the heart of St. Matthews. Using the finest ingredients from local purveyors and fish from both coasts. The menu changes weekly and the wine selections are all boutique. French country decor and beautifully presented dishes are found at 211 Clover Lane.

6. Grassa Gramma

4.7

Exceptional(4274)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Westport Rd - Lyndon

Booked 74 times today

Open for Dine-in or Carry-out. Grassa Gramma joins its award-winning upscale-casual sister eateries The Village Anchor and Le Moo Steak House as one of the premiere dining spots in the region. Inspired by an eclectic mix of northern and southern Italian fare, Grassa Gramma brings together all of the elements for which Grangier’s restaurants are known—fresh and interesting foods, intriguing and overtly unique atmospheres and warm and friendly service. With its stone and bronze finishes, period furnishings and tapestries, and rich velvets and leathers, Grassa Gramma offers a truly authentic Italian dining experience unmatched in the region in an unimaginable environment. Our Chefs and Managers welcome you and your guests to experience Grassa Gramma for your next dining experience.

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7. Guacamole Modern Mexican

4.8

Exceptional(1778)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • East Market St - NuLu

Booked 43 times today

Guacamole Modern Mexican is Louisville’s destination for authentic Mexican cuisine with a modern twist. Our award-winning chefs have created a menu that typifies the best of Mexican food and cocktails while still bringing their own inimitable style and personality to the plate and glass. Immerse yourself in the ambiance of our one of a kind restaurant featuring handcrafted cocktails, fresh ingredients, and contemporary vibes.

8. Varanese

4.7

Exceptional(4627)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 24 times today

Varanese settled in Louisville because of its successful independent dining scene, and he believes that the people of Louisville will appreciate fresh ingredients, prepared with a creative flair and a culturally diverse menu. Varanese’s eclectic menu boasts an array of options from stuffed grape leaves, and fried green tomato salad, to new signature entrées: the seared boneless pork chop, and caramelized orange salmon. Finish with a fried banana accompanied by a house-made oatmeal cookie dough ice cream dessert. This New American style restaurant will comfortably seat 150 guests between its bar, dining room and four seasons patio. The four seasons patio of Varanese is an addition to the building, which has a dramatic 20-foot slate water wall. The space is enclosed by a serpentine of glass doors, which retract to offer an outdoor dining experience. Varanese is located at 2106 Frankfort Ave. in the Historic Clifton neighborhood

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9. Lou Lou Food + Drink - St Matthews

4.6

Exceptional(628)

Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • St Matthews

Booked 8 times today

Besides New Orleans/Cajun influences, Mediterranean & Italian cuisine is honored on Lou Lou’s menu. Just as gumbo is a favorite New Orleans dish, which combines many flavors of many different cuisines to make one amazing one. Lou Lou mixes these together to present a varied menu prepared with loving attention.

10. Äta Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1572)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • St Matthews

Booked 5 times today

äta Restaurant is Now Open!Chef David Danielson is Excited to Introduce a Menu Founded on Seasonality and Inspired by Global Flavors.Located in the Windy Hills Neighborhood of Saint Matthews.

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JeffVIP
Central Kentucky •81 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Perfect venue every year for my Mom’s birthday! Excellent!
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PorciniPrice: Expensive• Italian• Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
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4.8
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SusanVIP
Philadelphia County •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our server was fantastic and so attentive. Overall the service was wonderful. The food was delicious. Prepared as ordered and served hot. 10/10
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River House Restaurant & Raw BarPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown Louisville
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4.7
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EricaVIP
Central Kentucky •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Walter is the best server EVER!!!!! I love him so much. Extremely attentive, nice and personable. He makes everything about LeMoo even better. Our food was fantastic as usual! Job well done team.
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Le MooPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
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4.7
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Dennis
Central Kentucky •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great food. It was hot. It was well timed. It was delicious. Short ribs and shrimp with pasta. Great selections. Food and wine. Attentive employees. Sincerely friendly. Is there anything you can do about the acoustics? Very difficult to converse without really yelling. If I owned the facility, I would seek professional help with sound dampening.
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Volare Italian RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
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4.8
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Fred
Central Kentucky •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This is a fantastic restaurant. The ambience is elegant, but old school although I have been here many times the food seems better than ever. It was very busy when we were there so the service was a little slow, but attentive and knowledgeable all the same. This is clearly a top five restaurant in Louisville
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211 Clover Lane RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• St Matthews
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4.8

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22 restaurants available nearby

1. Le Moo

2. River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

3. Volare Italian Restaurant

4. Porcini

5. 211 Clover Lane Restaurant

6. Grassa Gramma

7. Guacamole Modern Mexican

8. Varanese

9. Lou Lou Food + Drink - St Matthews

10. Äta Restaurant

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