Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Lexington

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano

4.9

4.9 (4600)

$31 to $50

Italian

Lexington

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

MosleyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

The food, service and music was wonderful!..Thank you for making our Anniversary special,

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Popular dish

Oven Roasted Sea Bass

Popular dish

Lobster Ravioli

Caproni's on the River

4.9

4.9 (178)

$31 to $50

American

Maysville

About the restaurant

Traditional Italian, Kentucky Classics and the best of American Cuisine.. Our approach is to utilize the freshest ingredients and support our community of local growers and producers while providing a memorable dining experience.

Starting back in 1930's as a sandwich shop for railroad workers and travelers, Caps quickly became a favorite in the region! Today diners from across the country seek Caproni's and our river town out for the best dining, art, shopping and history.

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ElisaVIP

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

We’ve been wanting to eat here for years and it was so good!

Rodney's on Broadway

4.8

4.8 (1169)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Lexington

About the restaurant

Rodney's on Broadway is located in a historic 1840's home in the heart of downtown Georgetown, Kentucky. The restaurant has been beautifully restored to commemorate the best that "The Bluegrass" has to offer.

Rodney's on Broadway has been featured in such magazines, newspapers, and other publications as: Southern Living, Discover Horses, Kentucky Monthly, AceWeekly, The Lexington Herald-Leader, Louisville's Courier-Journal and Keeneland Magazine.

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indica

Dined 1 day ago

We felt like Family @ Rodney’s. We’ve heard a lot, meeting Rodney was a treat and an honor. Fantastic patio. Best lobster bisque I’ve ever had. Best fried grouper ever. Calamari was delicious, strip was perfect, the drink menu was otherworldly. Bourbon cocktail Heaven! Fig Old Fashioned & BlackBerry Bourbon cocktail. Yum! From the hostess to the bar to the waitress to Rodney himself. Thanks Team! Fantastic culinary experience.

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New York Strip (14oz)

Holly Hill Inn

4.8

4.8 (1217)

$50 and over

Farm-to-table

Midway

About the restaurant

Holly Hill Inn offers a unique dining experience which showcases our seasonal and innovative use of local ingredients and heritage Kentucky foods. Reservations for each service are limited so that guests may enjoy their time with us to the fullest.

Relax in an art-filled dining room and savor a leisurely dinner or brunch, enhanced by an award-winning wine list, craft cocktail menu, and curated bourbon collection. Our culinary team is led by founder and chef Ouita Michel and Culinary Director Tyler McNabb.

Holly Hill Inn has been featured in The New York Times, Garden and Gun, and Southern Living.

For more information, visit www.hollyhillinn.com. To receive our newsletter and explore recipes and stories, visit www.hollyhillandco.com.

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Beth

Dined 3 days ago

Such a treat! Amazing food and experience. Favorite place!

Frank and Dino's

4.8

4.8 (1665)

$31 to $50

Italian

Lexington

About the restaurant

FRANK AND DINO'S

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY

Traditional fine Dining Italian Restaurant open for Lunch and Dinner reservations 7 days a week

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Joan

Dined 2 days ago

The food was well prepared and portions are generous. Service was excellent.

Merrick Inn

4.7

4.7 (4743)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Southern

Lexington

About the restaurant

If you are attempting to make a reservation with a party size larger than 8, please call the restaurant directly as parties larger than 8 cannot be booked online.
The restaurant is mostly all reservations at this time with the exception of some bar seating. Spacing between reservations is two hours so please be on time, there will likely be another reservation scheduled for two hours after your scheduled time. Reservations will be released 15 minutes past the reservation time if you have not arrived. Thank you for your understanding.

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MonaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Nice night to eat outside! :) Food was very good and service was great!

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Popular dish

New York Strip

Popular dish

Southern Fried Chicken

Popular dish

Pecan Crusted Pork Tenderloin

ItalX

4.7

4.7 (689)

$31 to $50

Italian

Lexington

About the restaurant

ItalX, an avant-garde Italian restaurant, is now open for weekend lunch and dinner six days a week at City Center. The restaurant is located at 160 West Main Street. The team draws inspiration from Italy's emphasis on simple, fresh, quality ingredients and inspired hospitality in a warm and inviting space. A twist on traditional Italian fare, the menu will feature multiple scratch-made pastas, reimagined small plates, vegetarian and gluten-free offerings, and everyone's favorite desserts. Popular Italian dishes will be reinvented with elegant presentation. ItalX's bar program offers extensive Italian wines from all regions of 'the Boot' and an inventive cocktail list, backed by house-made ingredients and Italian liqueurs.

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Cherie

Dined on Jun 3, 2025

Excellent food, cocktails and service. We will definitely be returning!

Granddam

4.7

4.7 (433)

$31 to $50

American

Lexington

About the restaurant

Granddam, nestled within The Manchester Hotel, is a captivating Bluegrass dining hall that pays homage to its eponymous matriarchal racehorse. While Granddam may be past her prime, she continues to live the dream through the restaurant's unique ambiance and offerings.

Step into the world of Granddam and let her spirit envelop you. The menu features reimagined Bluegrass fare, sourced from local purveyors, ensuring a fresh and authentic dining experience.

Conveniently located just off the hotel's lobby, Granddam invites you to savor the flavors of the Bluegrass region and relish in the legacy of a spirited racehorse. It's a place where traditions are celebrated and memories are made, all under the watchful gaze of Granddam herself.

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Lindsey

Dined 1 day ago

Steak was way overcooked but still had good flavor!

Castle Farm

4.5

4.5 (3848)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Lexington

About the restaurant

Celebrate locally sourced ingredients and cuisine inspired by Kentucky at Castle Farm, a farm-to-table restaurant tucked inside the stunning interior of The Kentucky Castle. At Castle Farm you'll enjoy delicious, locally sourced ingredients prepared with great culinary expertise by our Executive Chef Karl Lowe.

Castle Farm Restaurant can accommodate parties of 12 or less. For parties larger than 8, please call to reserve a table. (859) 256-0322. Menu availability subject to change.

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Lolita

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent experience! Very personable and respectful service and staff. Food was delicious, quick, and fairly priced.

Vallozzis Versailles

4.5

4.5 (497)

$31 to $50

Italian

Versailles

About the restaurant

Vallozzi Versailles is a family and locally owned restaurant serving classic and high end Italian cuisine. Family owned and operated in Pennsylvania for over 70 years, we are thrilled to be part of the Kentucky community!

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JessicaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We visited four roses distillery and randomly chose a restaurant nearby following our tour. I did look at the reviews which were all good but otherwise I had no idea what we were going to get from this restaurant. I had my dad, my son and his girlfriend and another in our party. My dad is picky on food being good and my kids all work in the restaurant industry. They ALL raved on how good their food was! The staff are super courteous/friendly. They were excellent regarding a gluten allergy. Definitely go to this restaurant, you will not be disappointed. It’s in the heart of a super cute little quaint friendly town as well.

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