Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Central Kentucky
  4. Louisville
  5. Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
Ready for Service! - Porcini, Louisville, KY
Holiday Parties - Porcini, Louisville, KY
Full-dining-room - Porcini, Louisville, KY
Porcini, Louisville, KY
Full Service Bar - Porcini, Louisville, KY

Porcini

4.8
4.8
2888 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 p.m.
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 8 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

Restaurants you may also like

View all

Dining areas

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 2,888 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Italian

  • Louisville

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Porcini is a top choice for celebrations and romantic dates, offering "amazing" food and "attentive" service. Guests love the "relaxing atmosphere" and Italian specialties like pasta and seafood dishes. The restaurant stands out for its "wonderful specials" and "friendly staff," making it a "favorite spot" in Louisville.
2,888 Reviews
  1. Kyle

    Louisville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Steak was way overcooked and for $75 it was not even close to how good it was last time iv had 2 great experiences and one bad one so hopefully next time will be better

    Is this helpful?

  2. jethro

    Louisville

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and Great service. I would definitely come back again.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Roy

    VIP

    Louisville

    191 reviews

    5.0

    191 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food and service was outstanding. Tim and his staff are great. Amanda was our server and did a fabulous. Porcini’s is the best place in Louisville for a special night or just a night out. Best Italian food in Louisville!

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Rusty

    VIP

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First, The hostess was able to accommodate us with a larger table! Was the beginning of a special evening!! Our waiter was informative, paced our courses and drinks! As always, the food was perfecto!

    Is this helpful?

  5. Tim

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. the best table in the restaurant is the back left corner. I always order off the menu. Spaghetti and meatballs. I haven’t found any other to rival, except in Italy.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Shelly

    VIP

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Hostess and chef were extremely welcoming. Great atmosphere, it was easy to talk and visit.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Carol

    Louisville

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always a wonderful meal and awesome service! My favorite place to go in the city for a relaxed evening with friends! A real treat always!!!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Michael

    Louisville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food it like wasn’t bad except for when it was but it was nothing special fr. I ordered tortellini appetizer and it was okay. Then the pizza was like just okay maybe it’s just me Chloe liked it tho and she was like Michael it’s good actually and he’s going back and forth about it.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Jane

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the food as always. Our group of six all got different entrees and all were delicious. Service was great.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Jennifer

    VIP

    Louisville

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So so good!! We started with calamari and it was great. I had the spinach salad and the shrimp and risotto. Yum!!! Fantastic meal, fantastic service, and a lovely blueberry panna cotta for dessert. We will be back!

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

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

Porcini is rated 4.8 stars by 2888 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation


Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Porcini

2730 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, KY 40206

Dining areas

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.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo