Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Louisville by diners

It's no surprise that, in most countries, traditional national cuisine is the most popular, according to a 2024 report by Statista. But Italian food isn't just top-rated in Italy—it ranks as the second-most popular cuisine in Germany and France and takes the bronze spot in the U.K., Mexico, and India as well.

Of course, it's also among Americans' favorites—and there's lots to love about it. Just thinking about dishes like chicken Parmesan and spaghetti and meatballs is enough to get your mouth watering, even though many of these world-famous dishes are actually Italian American creations more so than true Italian fare. Traditional Italian food embraces an assortment of sumptuous recipes that aren't dependent on fried breadcrumbs and red sauce—think frittatas and focaccia, or carpaccio and panna cotta.

Italian immigrants have been weaving their cuisine into the fabric of the American food landscape for generations since they arrived in the United States nearly 150 years ago. And the cuisine, like the culture it hails from, tends to give off warm and fuzzy "family" feelings. For many people, the quintessential local Italian American restaurant—complete with its red-and-white checkered tablecloths, pour bottles of olive oil, Parmesan cheese shakers, cute little jars of red pepper flakes, and wicker baskets of oven-fresh bread—brings back memories of special life moments, like first dates and milestone birthdays.

Luckily, today you don't need to be in a major metropolis like New York or Los Angeles or an area with a large Italian or Italian American community to score top-notch buon cibo. You can find excellent Italian offerings in almost every city from coast to coast. To celebrate all things mozzarella and marinara, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Louisville based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of January 2025.

Read on to see if your favorite is among the top-rated or to find a new spot in your neighborhood.

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#30. Derby City Pizza

- Rating: 3.8/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5603 Greenwood Road Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. BoomBozz Pizza & Watch Bar

- Rating: 4.1/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1315 Herr Lane Ste 101 Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Sports Bars, Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 3.5/5 (318 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2051 South Hurstbourne Pkwy Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 3.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9730 Von Allmen Court Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Tuscany Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 3.6/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 165 Outer Lp Ste 118-119 Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Sicilian Pizza & Pasta

- Rating: 3.6/5 (333 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 627 South 4th St. Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Martini Italian Bistro

- Rating: 3.7/5 (337 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4021 Summit Plaza Drive Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Italian, Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Vincenzo's

- Rating: 3.7/5 (330 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 150 South 5th St. Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Italian, Steakhouses, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Sicilian Pizza & Pasta

- Rating: 3.8/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8133 Bardstown Road Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Coals Artisan Pizza

- Rating: 3.8/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11615 Shelbyville Road Ste 106 Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Boombozz Taphouse

- Rating: 3.8/5 (230 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1448 Bardstown Road Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Impellizzeri's Pizza

- Rating: 3.8/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4933 Brownsboro Road Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. ROC Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (253 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1327 Bardstown Road Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Sarino

- Rating: 3.9/5 (314 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1030 Goss Ave. Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Coals Artisan Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (261 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3730 Frankfort Ave. Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Porcini

- Rating: 4.0/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2730 Frankfort Ave. Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. DiFabio's Casapela

- Rating: 4.0/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2311 Frankfort Ave. Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Grassa Gramma

- Rating: 4.1/5 (507 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2210 Holiday Manor Center Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Ciao Ristorante

- Rating: 4.1/5 (337 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1201 Payne St. Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Caffe Classico

- Rating: 4.2/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2144 Frankfort Ave. Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Osteria Italian Seafood

- Rating: 4.2/5 (77 reviews)
- Address: 1211 Herr Lane Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Lupo

- Rating: 4.3/5 (335 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1540 Frankfort Ave. Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. bar Vetti

- Rating: 4.4/5 (345 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 727 East Market St. Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Chef's Cut Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.4/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9901 C LaGrange Road Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Volare Italian Ristorante

- Rating: 4.4/5 (464 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2300 Frankfort Ave. Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Silvio's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (370 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 104 Fairfax Ave. Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Perso

- Rating: 4.5/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 741 East Oak St. Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Italian, New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Lou Lou on Market

- Rating: 4.5/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 812 East Market St. Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Mediterranean, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Lotsa Pasta

- Rating: 4.5/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3717 Lexington Road Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Old School NY Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (352 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12907 Factory Lane Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jennifer Huizen, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 290 metros.