Highest-rated Italian Restaurants in Louisville by Diners

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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 . 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 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, compiled a list of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Louisville based on diners' reviews on 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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#20. Boombozz Taphouse

- Rating: 3.8/5 (230 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1448 Bardstown Road Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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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
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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
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#17. Sarino

- Rating: 3.9/5 (314 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1030 Goss Ave. Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Bars
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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
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#15. Porcini

- Rating: 4.0/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2730 Frankfort Ave. Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Italian
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#14. DiFabio's Casapela

- Rating: 4.0/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2311 Frankfort Ave. Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Italian
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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
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#12. Ciao Ristorante

- Rating: 4.1/5 (337 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1201 Payne St. Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Italian
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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#6. Volare Italian Ristorante

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