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The Asparagus Soup from their Spring Menu was bitter and didn’t taste like asparagus at all. Neither my daughter or I were able to eat it. The Brunette Sangria that I ordered was not fruity at all and tasted like straight brandy with an orange slice in it. My daughter had the Chicken Piccatta. Usually a safe choice if you’re a fan of chicken, pasta, lemon, and capers. But what they served her as Piccatta had something akin to thick pesto in it. We never really figured out what it was and she just ate the chicken and pushed the sauce aside. The thing that disappointed me the most was that the Tiramisu was served with caramel sauce on top of it. I have tried the Tiramisu at every restaurant that I have been to that served it over the last 30 years, including several in Italy, and previously at Bella Notte. It has never and should never be served with caramel on it. If it does then it’s NOT Tiramisu! I told the waitress that I don’t like caramel and asked if I could please have some Tiramisu without it. She claimed that they always serve it that way. Maybe she’s new? I won’t be eating there in the future. 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Noise • Moderate
Central Kentucky
Best Value
Central Kentucky
Italian
Lexington
Best Value
Lexington
Kid-friendly
Lexington
Good for special occasions
Tommy
Louisville1 review
Dined 5 days ago
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Cindy
Louisville9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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Basha VIP
Louisville15 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2025
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Ann
Louisville1 review
Dined on April 20, 2025
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Julie
Louisville1 review
Dined on April 19, 2025
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Wilmington1 review
Dined on April 13, 2025
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Flavia
Vancouver1 review
Dined on April 13, 2025
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Robert VIP
New York City62 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2025
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Mike
Louisville18 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2025
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Traci VIP
Chicago2 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2025
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Bella Notte offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 245-1789.
Bella Notte is rated 4.8 stars by 1752 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
3715 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY 40503