9 Best Authentic Restaurants in Nicholasville

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A photo of Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano restaurant

1. Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano

4.9

Exceptional(4600)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Lexington

Booked 43 times today

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.

2. Panda Cuisine

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Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Lexington

Booked 1 time today

Lexington most authentic Chinese restaurant since 2008.Panda cuisine is a Sichuanese and Regional Chinese Cuisine, Sichuan cuisine is the most popular of the eight major Chinese cuisines.

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3. The Rackhouse Tavern

4.1

Excellent(363)

Price: Expensive

• American • Lexington

Booked 8 times today

Our restaurant is ideally situated along the famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail, inviting patrons to embark on a journey through the world of bourbon. The restaurant becomes a hub for bourbon enthusiasts, offering guided tastings, flights, and an extensive bourbon selection to satisfy the cravings of connoisseurs and beginners alike.We take immense pride in crafting a menu that pays homage to southern culinary traditions. Dishes such as fried chicken, grits, biscuits and the famous Hot Brown transport diners to the heart of the South. Our chef, TJ Harville, blend flavors, spices, and ingredients, ensuring an authentic taste experience.The restaurant offers various dining environments to cater to different moods and occasions. From a cozy bourbon lounge with a roaring fireplace to a lively outdoor patio for those warm Kentucky evenings, our venue adapts to your needs.

4. Granddam

4.7

Exceptional(432)

Price: Expensive

• American • Lexington

Booked 31 times today

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.

5. School Sushi

4.6

Exceptional(196)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Lexington

Booked 4 times today

School Sushi offers authentic Japanese cuisine, featuring tapas, traditional Izakaya style dishes and fresh sashimi and sushi.Available 2 private dining rooms with Karaoke system and old bank vault room.

6. ItalX

4.7

Exceptional(689)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Lexington

Booked 46 times today

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.

7. Zim's Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(511)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lexington

Booked 21 times today

Ouita Michel’s newest restaurant - located in downtown Lexington, Ky. is a cornerstone of the Historic Courthouse Square. Zim’s Cafe features delicious sandwiches, Kentucky classics, fresh salads & innovative bites. Order a cocktail, bourbon, or local beer from The Thirsty Fox, the bar component across the atrium with a cozy atmosphere!

8. Shun Lee

4.7

Exceptional(148)

Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Lexington

Booked 2 times today

Shun LeeChinese Restaurant111 Woodland AvenueLexington, Kentucky 40502

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9. Koreana Authentic Restaurant

(0)

Price: Expensive

• American • Lexington

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9 restaurants available nearby

1. Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano

2. Panda Cuisine

3. The Rackhouse Tavern

4. Granddam

5. School Sushi

6. ItalX

7. Zim's Cafe

8. Shun Lee

9. Koreana Authentic Restaurant

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