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Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano, Lexington, KY

Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano

4.9 (4576)
$31 to $50
Italian
4456 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY 40515

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 92 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
There’s a quiet country road hiding near one of Lexington’s busiest intersections. Tucked down the lane in a tree-lined cove, Giuseppe’s has been serving great Italian cuisine serenaded by live music for the last 25 years. Renowned for its fresh fish and seafood, hand-cut steaks, traditional and contemporary pasta dishes, homemade desserts and extensive wine list, Giuseppe’s captures its guests with the ambiance of candlelight, easy sounds of slow jazz and a taste of passion which flows from your fork, making every dish its own invitation to return. Whether you prefer a table in the main dining room, the lounge, or the patio, Giuseppe’s is the perfect romantic spot for dates and anniversaries, and it’s also a favorite for large gatherings of family and friends. Giuseppe’s Private Dining Room provides a relaxed, intimate venue for business and social events. That is how something so hidden still stands out, and that is why those who find us return again and again.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Steve Olmstead
  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Cross street
    Old Nicholasville Road
  • Parking details
    Giuseppe's has a parking lot by the front door of the restaurant.
  • Entertainment
    Live Jazz in our Lounge: Dave Hall plays saxophone Weds, Thurs and Fri. Tom Senff plays keyboard Sat.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,576 people are saying

Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Overall

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Food

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Service

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Value

  • Central Kentucky

    Great for fine wines

  • Central Kentucky

    Italian

  • Lexington

    Best Overall

  • Lexington

    Best Food

  • Lexington

    Best Service

  • Lexington

    Best Ambiance

  • Lexington

    Best Value

  • Lexington

    Hot spot

  • Lexington

    Neighborhood gem

  • Lexington

    Great for fine wines

  • Lexington

    Romantic

  • Lexington

    Good for special occasions

  • Lexington

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food and service." Known for its "authentic Italian dishes," the restaurant provides a cozy ambiance, often featuring "live jazz music." Diners rave about the "amazing pasta" and attentive staff, with servers like Samantha and Devin frequently praised.
4,576 Reviews
  1. Laura

    Louisville6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about our birthday dinner celebration was awesome! Devin took terrific care of us from start to finish. He was attentive and very personable. Our party of five had appetizers, salads,main courses and desserts. Each and every plate was beautiful and delicious and everyone loved their meals. It all made for a great celebration!

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  2. Nanci VIP

    Louisville28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Giuseppe’s is a wonderful Italian restaurant which provides a white table cloth dining experience in a relaxing environment with delicious appetizers, salads, entrees, and desserts! Ricky made our dining experience very enjoyable.

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  3. Bob

    Northwest Florida42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Halibut - lightly blackened in a nice mano-forward dressing. Excellent salad. Huge cocktail. Top shelf service. It is good that the Lexington area outside downtown has an appealing eatery. Good live music from a guitarist.

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  4. Carla

    Louisville40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family love coming and the food is exceptional as always. Will be back again soon and as always our waiter Dave (I think) he was training someone else too with him. Second time we had him and we will always ask for him as well too💜

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  5. Jim

    Louisville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and the food was prepared to perfection. Always our special place to eat.

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  6. Daniel

    Las Vegas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We received a warm greeting from the staff, who acknowledged that we were celebrating our anniversary. We were seated in a booth, as we requested. Our server, Samantha was friendly and efficient. Her service was impeccable. We had the Tournedos de Burgundy, which were fork-tender in a wonderful sauce. Truly, one of the best meal experiences we have had in a long time. This was our first visit to Giuseppe’s but it won’t be our last.

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  7. Brad

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Giuseppe's was exceptional as always. Great food and great service.

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  8. Mary VIP

    Louisville23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an excellent experience at Giuseppe's. Food is consistently good and always interesting specials.

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  9. lanie VIP

    Louisville7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorites! We go back time after time for authentic Italian dishes!

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  10. Carolyn VIP

    Louisville143 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal and great service while celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary. Food was delicious and abundant. Giuseppe’s never disappoints!

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FAQs

Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 272-4269.

Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano is rated 4.9 stars by 4576 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 92 times today
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4456 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY 40515

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Old Nicholasville Road
  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Giuseppe's has a parking lot by the front door of the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Steve Olmstead
  • Entertainment
    Live Jazz in our Lounge: Dave Hall plays saxophone Weds, Thurs and Fri. Tom Senff plays keyboard Sat.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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