Frank and Dino's

Name: Frank and Dino's
Address: 271 W Short St, Lexington, KY, United States, 40507-1272
Telephone: (859) 303-4007
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1671)

$31 to $50

Italian

271 W Short St, Lexington, KY 40507-1272

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Good for groups

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
(859) 303-4007
Website
http://www.frankanddinos.com/
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

Location
271 W Short St, Lexington, KY 40507-1272
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

What 1,671 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

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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 delivers a fantastic Italian dining experience with "huge portions" and "amazing food." The "authentic ambiance" with live music adds to the NYC-style charm. Highlights include the lobster ravioli and veal parmigiana. Despite occasional service hiccups, attentive staff like John and Asa enhance the experience.

1,671 Reviews

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Anita
Berkshire12 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always excellent and great value one of our favorites
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Houston12 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow! The portions are incredible. Go hungry. Great drinks and great service. Apps and entres were exceptional. Didn’t have any room left in the tank for dessert, but I can only imagine they would be amazing!!
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Sharon VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton6 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had the bolognese, gnocchi, lobster ravioli and chicken parmigiana. Everyone loved their food. Cannoli and chocolate mousse were great also. Took home enough food for all of us to have leftovers. Minor glitches with our sever but still a good experience. We will definitely return!
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B VIP
Central Kentucky7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite places to eat in Lexington. Service is always impeccable and have never had a bad meal.
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Bob VIP
San Diego2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We were seated at the very last table at the end of the restaurant in a corner. We had terrible service, had to ask 3 times for bread. Never ask if we would like another glass of wine or cocktail. Our son was drinking Coke and the waiter never ask if he wanted a refill. Had to ask for Parmesan cheese. Overall terrible service, the food was cold.
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Ross VIP
Los Angeles12 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent as always. We order the veal parm and share it- family style- it’s such a huge plate. Along with that we usually order several appetizers and salad, and our table is overflowing with deliciousness. John, our server last night, is personable and funny, and provides excellent service. He has served us numerous times, and it a true asset to the business.
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Olivia
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have been here quite a few times and decided to bring my family, from out of town, to dine in. Kris was our server. He was very knowledgeable about the menu and recommended wonderful cocktails and dishes to my family. He was also very attentive to our needs and made sure we had a wonderful experience. I love their Caesar salad and I tried their Ravioli della Nonna and it was fantastic. I was happy to bring my family in and will be back again. I was very pleased with the service from Kris and always satisfied with the food from Frank & Dino’s. I will say I wish they had Cacio e pepe as an entree. One of the BEST classic Italian dishes and it hurts not to have it on the menu at all times. 11/10 experience
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Travis and Kristi
Central Kentucky7 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food overall. Calamari really good. Lobster ravioli excellent. Seafood pasta was good but seafood was a bit overcooked.
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SteveZ
Indiana3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic meal and service! Best Italian food in Lexington!
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Phillip
Central Kentucky2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great hidden gem. Great location downtown. The food is amazing and truly authentic. The ambiance (music and decor) reminds me of an upscale Italian restaurant in NYC, but with great prices. You will not be disappointed. I can't wait to go again.
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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 1671 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

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

Website
http://www.frankanddinos.com/
Phone number
(859) 303-4007
Catering
YES
Private party facilities
YES

Frank and Dino's

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