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Porcini

4.8
4.8
2941 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
2730 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, KY 40206

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 15 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 2,941 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.
2,941 Reviews
  1. Rick VIP

    Tampa33 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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

  2. Evan

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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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  6. 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

  7. Joe

    San Francisco16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband had 3 sales people in town - they loved the food - we had such a nice time! Rick Wardlow said to say “hi”. 😁We’ll be back.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Terrie

    Louisville1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    6 of us went to celebrate my husband’s birthday. We ordered artichokes and calamari for appetizers. The entire table agreed the calamari rings were too fishy to eat. Some ate a couple of tentacles. I told the waitperson to tell the chef. Food was ok. Nothing remotely delicious We then ordered espressos and limoncellos. Limoncello was not chilled and espressos were lukewarm coffee in espresso cups. And we ordered 3 very expensive bottles of wine and a couple of cocktails . Bill comes and the inedible calamari is on there. I really want to like this place but it’s a joke. Several HUNDRED dollar meals should make you happy, not angry.

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  9. Amanda VIP

    Louisville21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Porcini is always an outstanding! The food is thoughtfully prepared, beautifully plated, and full of rich, authentic flavors. The Spinaci salad was delightful—fresh, well-balanced, and packed with flavor.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Lynn VIP

    Louisville5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I ordered the salmon dish It was absolutely perfect!!! Great service and atmosphere!!

    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 2941 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 15 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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