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Frank and Dino's, Lexington, KY

Frank and Dino's

4.8 (1688)
$31 to $50
Italian
271 W Short St, Lexington, KY 40507-1272

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for fine wines
FRANK AND DINO'S

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY

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

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Carlo E Vaccarezza
  • Catering
    YES
  • Private party facilities
    YES
  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Cross street
    Mill and Short
  • Parking details
    PUBLIC PARKING LOT, STREET METERS
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,688 people are saying

Frank and Dino's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Italian

  • Lexington

    Best Ambiance

  • Lexington

    Good for groups

  • Lexington

    Hot spot

  • Lexington

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Frank and Dino's in Lexington is renowned for its "amazing" food and "excellent" service. Guests rave about the "spectacular" ambiance, complete with live music reminiscent of upscale Italian restaurants in NYC. Popular dishes include lobster ravioli and chicken parmesan. Servers like John and Dominic are praised for their "impeccable" attention to detail. Despite occasional service hiccups, it remains a favorite for locals and visitors alike.
1,688 Reviews
  1. Brian

    Central Kentucky4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Frank & Dino’s. We come here every time we are In Lexington. Food is always amazing and being a musician myself, love the live entertainment! Bravo!

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  2. John

    Central Kentucky2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I have dined at Frank and Dino's numerous times and have had good service and good food. Last night was an exception. The waiter got the drink order wrong for my date. The wine steward couldn't be bothered to open the wine even though I saw him on several occasions chatting with the girls in the front. No one cleared our plates - I had to ask the waiter to remove the appetizer plates, etc. We ordered an entree to split. When it arrived, no one offered Parmesan cheese, checked to see if it was satisfactory....total neglect. The bill totaled slightly less than $300 with drinks and food (not including tip). I have had better service at Cracker Barrell for considerably less money. I have certain expectations when choosing to dine at a relatively nice restaurant and those expectations were far from met. I will be hard pressed to recommend this place to anyone after last nights experience.

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  3. Laura VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dinner with excellent service - our server was very attentive. Beautiful dining area.

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  4. Marc

    South Carolina2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy going to Frank and Dino's! The music and ambiance is always spectacular! The food is usually good, but I ordered the Sea Bass and it was a little fishy tasting. Probably should stick to Italian in an Italian restaurant, right? Anyway, usually really great food, otherwise!

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  5. Dale VIP

    Central Kentucky13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaruant does all the right things right........menu is very good as is the service and timing; Our grandson, [he's 221] who doesn't eat a whole lot was able to order the "children's" spagetti and meat balls........that's all he wanted.........and he didn't eat all of it but I was impressed the water [Quinn] allowed it. But note, all "adult" portions are plentiful and excellent.

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  6. Mark VIP

    Central Kentucky42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The lobster ravioli was outstanding ! The Old Fashion was really good too.

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  7. Velva VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing but last night was extra awesome in every way. Large group of family and everyone was pleased.

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  8. Michelle

    Cincinnati / Dayton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food Wonderful service Beautiful restaurant

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  9. Susan VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This recommendation from a friend to Frank and Dino’s was a wonderful dining experience in Lexington. The atmosphere, the service, the musician and the overall experience was a solid 11 on a scale of one to 10. The food was absolutely amazing, the proportions were huge. As out-of-towners, this restaurant was the highlight of our trip.

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  10. Barry VIP

    Central Kentucky79 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I don’t give too many 5Star reviews, but F&D’s earned last night. With friends in tow (their first time there)… severs starters, salads and entrees (wine service too) - it was timed great and delicious! Well done Kitchen… Our Server John (the younger) and the SAs were great!

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FAQs

Frank and Dino's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 303-4007.

Frank and Dino's is rated 4.8 stars by 1688 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for Frank and Dino's

271 W Short St, Lexington, KY 40507-1272

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Mill and Short
  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    PUBLIC PARKING LOT, STREET METERS
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Carlo E Vaccarezza
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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