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Where to eat in Louisville

57 hand-picked places in Louisville, chosen for people who are in town for something and have one night to get dinner right.

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Sushi in Louisville

Dragon King's Daughter Sushi restaurant · $$ · Highlands
Louisville's playful sushi-fusion spot. Not Tokyo, very Highlands, works great between shows.
1543 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40205
Yi Sushi Omakase Sushi restaurant · $$$$ · Highlands, Bardstown Rd
4.9 star premium omakase counter, sake pairings and wagyu fried rice for the special occasion crowd.
1331 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
White Buddha Restaurant · $$ · Northeast Louisville
4.9 star sushi and teppanyaki room, hibachi and rolls with famously friendly staff.
12907 Factory Ln Ste D, Louisville, KY 40245

Italian in Louisville

Sarino Italian restaurant · $$ · Germantown
Neighborhood Italian with serious kitchen chops and Kentucky charm.
1030 Goss Ave, Louisville, KY 40217
Vincenzo's Italian restaurant · $$$ · Downtown
Tuxedoed old-world service downtown. The Riccardi brothers have run the room for 40 years.
150 S 5th St, Louisville, KY 40202
Volare Italian Ristorante Italian restaurant · $$$ · Clifton, Frankfort Ave
A Louisville classic since the 90s serving Northern Italian with fresh seafood and big desserts.
2300 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206

Pizza in Louisville

Impellizzeri's $$ · Multiple
Louisville-style pizza means TOPPINGS. A structural engineering marvel. One slice is dinner.
Danny Mac's Pizza $$ · Mellwood Art Center
4.8 star small business known for creative pies like Nashville Hot Chicken and Philly Cheesesteak.
Spinelli's Pizzeria Downtown $$ · Downtown, 4th St
Open until 5am, the pepperoni knots and chicken bacon ranch slice are the late night order.

Greek in Louisville

The Grape Leaf Mediterranean restaurant · $ · Frankfort Ave
Cozy Mediterranean standby on restaurant row.
2217 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
Maira Mediterranean Grill Mediterranean restaurant · $$ · St. Matthews, Dutchmans Ln
4.7 star Mediterranean kitchen, the chicken shawarma and Athenian broiled chicken are favorites.
4000 Dutchmans Ln Unit C, Louisville, KY 40207
Mirage Mediterranean Restaurant Mediterranean restaurant · $$ · Preston Hwy
Fresh, fast Mediterranean plates with a loyal following for the gyro platter.
4100 Preston Hwy, Louisville, KY 40213

Chinese in Louisville

Sichuan House Chinese restaurant · $$ · South Louisville, Preston Hwy
4.6 star authentic Sichuan alongside American-Chinese favorites, bold flavors throughout.
7309 Preston Hwy, Louisville, KY 40219
Yen Ching Chinese Restaurant Chinese restaurant · $$ · Hurstbourne
4.7 star neighborhood favorite with strong service and consistently high food ratings.
1850 S Hurstbourne Pkwy #124, Louisville, KY 40220
Oriental Cafe Asian restaurant · $ · Hikes Point
Casual Chinese, Japanese and sushi counter, General Tso's and Kung Pao are consistent crowd pleasers.
3360 Hikes Ln, Louisville, KY 40220