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Porcini

4.8
4.8
2945 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
2730 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, KY 40206

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
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.

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
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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

What 2,945 people are saying

Porcini reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

    Best Overall

  • Louisville

    Best Food

  • Louisville

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Porcini boasts a welcoming atmosphere, consistently "excellent food and service," and a rich menu with standout dishes like the "lamb chops and risotto." Guests praise the "friendly, knowledgeable staff" and the vibrant ambiance, making it a favored spot for special occasions and "outstanding dining experiences" in Louisville.

2,945 Reviews
  1. Adam

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service, food and atmosphere were great. Zero complaints.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. JAMES VIP

    Tampa41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an exquisite Anniversary dinner at Porcini including the romantic setting, wonderful service, and delicious cuisine. I enjoyed the best porcini ravioli I’ve ever tasted and my wife loved her bucatini with scallops. A beautiful bottle of Brunello and a complimentary dessert from the staff pushed this experience over the top. Head to Porcini if you want authentic, creative Italian when visiting Louisville.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Emily

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dinner! The Porcini ravioli was delicious. Great service and lively, warm atmosphere.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Rick VIP

    Tampa33 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Outstanding food. Very very good. Our server was Christian I believe and he was very attentive and friendly. We chose outdoor seating which is actually just covered seating outside the restaurant.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Evan

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently excellent service, food, and cocktails. Started with their custom take on an old fashioned (Frankfort Ave High Fashion) to drink. Had their special salad (grilled romaine) and then a few shared pasta dishes. Everything was wonderful and will be back!

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Kimberly VIP

    Western NC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant, highly recommend. The food was terrific and we will be back.

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  7. Angela

    Louisville7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Seems like they had issues last night . Four of us dined at 6:45 and everything, drinks, appetizer, dinner and dessert took a very long time to arrive. The food was a little off too. We had the calamari and it was good but took so long to get it. I had veal scallopini and the veal was luke warm at best and kind of an off putting color. I love veal, it tasted good but seemed off. The potatoes were hot, which I was grateful for. Mixed reviews on all 4 dinners. The bread was excellent and we had two baskets because it took so long to get dinner. The waiter offered dessert for two birthdays we were celebrating. Again we had to ask about it after waiting 15-20 minutes. We’ve dined at Porcini many times and this is not our normal experience. Maybe it was an off night, but with all the dining options in Louisville it will be a while before we return. I think if the server would have at least explained what was going on we would have been okay with it but no explanation. He would disappear for long periods of time. Strange experience for us at Porcini.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Wiley

    Pittsburgh6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Porcini had an excellent menu with good choices. The food was excellent as well. We enjoyed good service.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Reagan

    Louisville1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was mediocre and overpriced. The service was exceptional.

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  10. Sarah

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great from the moment we walked in until the moment we walked out. Food choices were excellent.

    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 2945 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Central Kentucky
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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for Porcini

2730 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, KY 40206

Additional information

  • Cross street
    N. Bayly Ave
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • 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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