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Porcini

4.8
4.8
2861 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
9:00 p.m.

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Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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 8 or more, please contact the restaurant at (502) 894-8686 to make a reservation.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (502) 894-8686
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef John Plymale
  • Catering
    Please contact us about off-site and in-home catering! 502 894 8686 or www.porcini502.com
  • Private party facilities
    From annual meetings and product launches to milestone celebrations and holiday parties, Porcini has the experience and success record to assure that every Special Event in our restaurant is flawless.
  • Neighbourhood
    Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
  • Cross Street
    N. Bayly Ave
  • Parking details
    Street parking and adjacent parking lot at Louisville library available as well as Valet on the weekends.
  • Public transit
    Public transit is directly across the street
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Valentine’s Day 2025

    Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025
    Enjoy a romantic evening with your loved one at Porcini for Valentine’s Day 2025.

What 2,861 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Italian

  • Louisville

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Porcini in Louisville is a beloved dining spot praised for its consistently "great food" and "excellent service." Known for its "wonderful atmosphere," it's a perfect venue for special occasions and intimate dinners. Highlights include expertly prepared Italian dishes and a welcoming staff who make each visit memorable.
2,861 Reviews
  1. Andy

    Louisville

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service as always. The place is noisy but we already knew that.

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  2. Drew

    VIP

    Louisville

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drinks. Always a great place to enjoy time with friends.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Patrick

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner on a cold January night. It was a sparse crowd, but we had a great meal.

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  4. Jatziry

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated an anniversary date here and they made it so special for us! Everyone was super attentive and the manager visited our table many times. Food was delicious!! We will definitely be returning soon :)

    1 person found this helpful

  5. russell

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great experience from top to bottom……………………………..

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Bruce

    VIP

    Louisville

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This was first time dinners were not as good as usual. Pasta was dry, didn’t seem as flavorful . Dinners may have been waiting in kitchen too long.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Marsha

    VIP

    Louisville

    36 reviews

    2.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointing overall. Surprised since this used to be a favorite.

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  8. Bob

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant, snapper with lobster beurre blanc was out of the world. Service exceptional as always.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Josh

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants in Louisville! Always a great experience

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Heather

    Louisville

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great night celebrating our anniversary with our older children!

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FAQs

Porcini offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 894-8686.

Porcini is rated 4.8 stars by 2861 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 p.m.

Select a time

Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Porcini

2730 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, KY 40206

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    N. Bayly Ave
  • Neighbourhood
    Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking and adjacent parking lot at Louisville library available as well as Valet on the weekends.
  • Public transit
    Public transit is directly across the street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef John Plymale
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (502) 894-8686
  • Catering
    Please contact us about off-site and in-home catering! 502 894 8686 or www.porcini502.com
  • Private party facilities
    From annual meetings and product launches to milestone celebrations and holiday parties, Porcini has the experience and success record to assure that every Special Event in our restaurant is flawless.
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