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Porcini

4.8
4.8
2937 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
2730 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, KY 40206

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2 people
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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.

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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 2,937 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 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 in Louisville consistently delights with "amazing food," "excellent service," and a warm atmosphere. Regulars praise its "lovely patio" and "accommodating staff," making it a favorite for "special occasions." Highlights include the "mushroom ravioli," "shrimp linguine," and desserts like "crème brûlée." A reliable gem for an upscale dining experience.
2,937 Reviews
  1. Angela

    Louisville7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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

  2. Sarah

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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

  3. Joe

    San Francisco16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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

  4. 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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  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Christina

    Louisville5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is a local gem and I absolutely love every experience when I visit. The staff is great. The management is great and it is such a great vibe every time . @christinachanelofficial

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  8. Dwayne

    Louisville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dinner, very efficient and friendly service, great menu (had at least 6 main course options that I could not decide which one to pick) Would definitely love to return

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Ellen

    Louisville9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service! We had dessert too - the crème brûlée is not to be missed.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Jenny

    Louisville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service… amazing food! The lamb chops and risotto were out of this world.

    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 2937 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 15 times today
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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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