Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Lexington, according to Tripadvisor

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August 8, 2022
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Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Lexington, according to Tripadvisor

The development of Italian cuisine mirrors the country’s rich political and geographic diversity. Mediterranean influences bring fish and olives into culinary creations, carefully handcrafted ziti, cavatelli, and other types of pasta hail from southern Italy, and exquisite desserts such as tiramisu find origins in the north—combining for a tasty eating experience renowned for its ability to bring people together.

With more than 90,000 establishments offering Italian-style dishes here in America, there are endless options to consider when craving the flavorful, savory tastes of “The Boot.” Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated Italian restaurants in Lexington on Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Click through these slides to see if your favorite trattoria made the list.

#26. Sir Pizza

- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (29 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (3.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Pizza, Italian
- Price: $
- Address: 1076 S Broadway, Lexington, KY 40504-2605
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#25. Fazoli's

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (10 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $
- Address: 4204 Saron Drive, Lexington, KY 40515
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#24. Puccini's Pizza & Pasta

- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (35 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (2.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3801 Dylan Pl, Lexington, KY 40514-1096
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#23. Fazoli's

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (13 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Fast Food
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2200 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY 40503
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#22. Grimaldi's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (45 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Pizza, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 118 Marion Suite 110, Lexington, KY 40517
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#21. West Coast Gourmet Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (43 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Pizza, Italian
- Price: $
- Address: 325 W Main St, Lexington, KY 40507-1651
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#20. Fazoli's

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (36 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $
- Address: 1840 Alysheba Way, Lexington, KY 40509
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#19. Paisano's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (64 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2417 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503-3178
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#18. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (142 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3385 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY 40503
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#17. Brick Oven Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (32 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Pizza, Italian
- Price: $
- Address: 4371 Old Harrodsburg Rd, Lexington, KY 40513-8008
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#16. Old Chicago

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (220 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1924 Pavilion Way, Lexington, KY 40509-2210
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#15. PieTana

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (19 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bar, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 210 Rosemont Garden, Lexington, KY 40503-1835
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#14. Mancino's Pizza & Grinders

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (59 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $
- Address: 1590 Leestown Rd Meadowthorpe Shopping Center, Lexington, KY 40511-2057
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#13. Puccini's Pizza & Pasta

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (103 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 833 Chevy Chase Pl, Lexington, KY 40502-2144
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#12. Johnny Carino's

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (216 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2333 Sir Barton Way, Lexington, KY 40509-2257
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#11. Sorella Gelateria

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (30 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, Italian
- Price: $
- Address: 591 W Short St, Lexington, KY 40507-1262
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#10. Smashing Tomato

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (93 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2200 War Admiral Way Suite 160, Lexington, KY 40509-2499
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#9. Pasta Garage Italian Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (104 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Fast Food
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 962 Delaware Ave, Lexington, KY 40505-3910
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#8. Carrabba's Italian Grill

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (172 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1881 Plaudit Pl, Lexington, KY 40509-2429
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#7. Smashing Tomato

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (152 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Italian
- Price: $
- Address: 3801 Mall Rd Ste 195, Lexington, KY 40503-4466
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#6. Sutton's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (210 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 110 N Locust Hill Dr, Lexington, KY 40509-1514
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#5. Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (216 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 4456 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40515-4619
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#4. Goodfellas Pizzeria - Mill St.

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (184 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Pizza
- Price: $
- Address: 110 North Mill Street, Lexington, KY 40507
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#3. Joe Bologna's Restaurant and Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (622 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 120 W Maxwell St, Lexington, KY 40508-2530
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#2. Pies & Pints

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (429 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 401 W Main St Suite 106, Lexington, KY 40507-1640
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#1. Bella Notte

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (616 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Tuscan
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3715 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503-4441
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