Porcini

Name: Porcini
Address: 2730 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, KY, United States, 40206
Telephone: (502) 894-8686
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2340 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Established in 1992, Porcini is an independent, award-winning restaurant located in the Historic Crescent Hill neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. We specialize in Northern Italian cuisine, excellent service, and offer an extensive selection of fine wines, bourbons, and signature cocktails. Over the last 30 years, we have been privileged to be a part of so many great memories here in our dining room, bar, private dining room, and patio.

* For Parties of 6 or more, Please Contact the Restaurant to make a Reservation

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Apr 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(502) 894-8686

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(502) 894-8686
Website
http://www.porcini502.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef John Plymale
Catering
Please contact us about off-site and in-home catering! 502 894 8686 or www.porcini502.com
Private party facilities
From annual meetings and product launches to milestone celebrations and holiday parties, Porcini has the experience and success record to assure that every Special Event in our restaurant is flawless.
Private party contact
Jim Murphy: (502) 894-8686

Location
2730 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, KY 40206
Neighborhood
Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
Cross street
N. Bayly Ave
Parking details
Street parking and adjacent parking lot at Louisville library available as well as Valet on the weekends.
Public transit
Public transit is directly across the street
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Derby Week (Call for Reservation)
May 4 - May 6, 2023
We are very excited to welcome you all for the KY Derby 2023! (Email or call for reservation) porcini.specialevents@gmail.com. Due to the volume of reservations we are having this week, we will be operating off a limited menu, which will feature some of our menu classics, as well as new dishes that highlight our chef's talents. We will also have shorter turn times due to the quantity of visitors we will be hosting; we ask that parties of 6 or less dine within 1.5 hours, and parties of 7 or more dine within 2 hours. Thank you for your cooperation and for your continued support. To make a reservation for these dates, please email or call the restaurant. 5028948686

Popular dishes

Granchio Torcello$18.00
Blue Lump Meat Crab Cakes, Remoulade Sauce, Fresh Lemon
Calamari Fritti$15.00
Crispy Fried Calamari, Spicy Red Clam Sauce
Tortelloni alla Matriciana$15.00
Four Cheese Stuffed Tortelloni, Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Tomato Cream Sauce
Capasante$18.00
Pan Seared Jumbo Diver Scallops, Braised Baby Greens, Crispy Polenta Cakes, Sweet & Spicy Pepper Jam
Fondi di Carciofi Fritti$15.00
Lightly Fried Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Garlic Lemon Aioli
Fritto di Formaggio di Capra$15.00
Lightly Breaded Goat Cheese, Fresh Basil, Pomodoro Sauce, Toasted Ciabatta

Pizza

Carne$19.00
Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Bell Peppers, Grilled Onions, Black Olives, Marinara, Mozzarella, Fontina
Pollo Carciofi$19.00
Grilled Chicken, Artichokes, Basil Pesto, Parmigiano, Mozzarella
Giampaolo$19.00
Fresh Tomato, Mushrooms, Banana Peppers, Onions, Spinach, Pesto, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Feta

Insalata

Caesar$13.00
Classic Caesar Salad
Spinaci$13.00
Spinach, Gorgonzola Cheese, Toasted Almonds, Tomato Pancetta, Bermuda Onions, Black Pepper, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Mista Elevata$13.00
Baby Kale, Shaved Brussel Sprouts, Pancetta, Toasted Pistachio, Sun-dried Cranberry, Citrus Garlic Vinaigrette, Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
Frutti di Bosco$13.00
Groganica Farms Greens, Blackberries, Pickled Red Onions, Toasted Cashews, Fontina, Champagne Vinaigrette

Pasta

Linguine Gamberi Palermo$35.00
Linguine, Grilled Shrimp, Olives, Roasted Peppers, Capers, Toasted Pine Nuts, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Roasted Garlic, Basil, Parmigiano Reggiano
Penne Carbonara$31.00
Penne Rigati, Grilled Chicken, Sun-dried Tomato Pesto, Pancetta, Peas, Parmigiano Reggiano, Tomato Cream Sauce
Spaghetti e Ceci$31.00
Spaghetti, Italian Sausage, Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fried Chick Peas, Garlic Bread Crumbs, Chives, Parmigiano Reggiano
Capellini con Pesce$37.00
Capellini, Shrimp, Scallops, Mussels, Fresh Fish, Clams, Squid, Spicy Tomato Broth
Gnocchi con Salsiccia$33.00
Asiago Gnocchi, Spicy Italian Sausage, Arugula, Roasted Garlic, Pecorino Romano, Toasted Garlic Bread Crumbs, Pomodoro Sauce
Capellini Pomodoro e Basilico$27.00
Capellini, Fresh Tomatoes, Spinach, Roasted Garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Basil

Pranzo

Filetto con Gnocchi$48.00
Beef Tenderloin Filet Encrusted With Coarse Black Pepper, Maitre d' Butter, Gnocchi, Fontina Cream Sauce, Chives, Fresh Vegetable
Gamberi e Risotto$38.00
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp, Spring Vegetable Risotto, Lemon Garlic Sauce
Salmone alla Griglia$34.00
Grilled Fresh Salmon, Honey and Blood Orange Glaze, Served on a Bed of Tuscan Beans Sautéed with Pancetta, Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes, Roasted Garlic
Pollo al Marsala$32.00
Sautéed Chicken Breast, Marsala Wine Sauce, Mushrooms, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Fresh Vegetable
Vitello al Limone$36.00
Veal Scallopini, White Wine Lemon Butter Sauce, Capers, Fingerling Potatoes, Fresh Vegetable
Vitello alla Griglia$50.00
Grilled Veal Rib Chop, Garlic Butter, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Sauteed Spinach, Garlic
Maiale alla Griglia$32.00
Grilled 10oz Center Cut Pork Filet, Wrapped in Applewood Smoked Bacon, Smoky Brown Sugar Balsamic Salsa Picante, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Truffle Butter, Braised Baby Kale

30th Anniversary Throwback Items

Highlighting some favorites from past menus to celebrate our 30th anniversary!

Bruschetta con Funghi$15.00
Sauteed Wild Mushrooms, Caramelized Shallots, Fontina, Grilled Tuscan Garlic Bread
Linguine con Vongole$30.00
Linguine, Little Neck & Baby Clams, Roasted Garlic, Crushed Red Pepper, White Clam Sauce
Pollo Saltimbocca$30.00
Panko Encrusted Boneless Chicken Breast, Sliced Prosciutto and Smoked Provolone, Chicken & Sage Velouté, Fried Sage, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Fresh Vegetable

What 2,340 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Central Kentucky
Italian

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Lllll
New England
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food4service1ambience2
Generally like this place but last night we had a reservation for 7:30 and wernt seated until 8:15. Good thing I had a warm coat, as the bar was too crowded to stand there so we waited outside. No apology or thank you from the host or waiter... weird? Food was good, as usual! Way too loud in there to bring older adults.
NO
NanaO
Louisville
67 reviews
vip
5.0
67 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always wonderful!! Great food , great service , great atmosphere!
VF
VirginiaF
Western NC
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved our dinner out at Porcinis! Thanks so much!
KY
KYGirl
Louisville
89 reviews
vip
5.0
89 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Porcini is just always good. Same chef since Day 1 and the food has been great since Day 1.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Our server was good but he was too busy so service suffered. It was just way too LOUD. Salmon dish was probably the best Salmon dish I ever had.
KW
KWat
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always delicious- very consistent. We love that the owner visits with almost every table to be sure the diners are happy.
SE
SpecialEvent
Louisville
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely incredible food, from appetizers, salad to entree and dessert. Outstanding service as well.
S
Simcoe
New England
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 21, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience4
Cabernet by the glass was as cold as a beer. Sent back 2x. Bread was like something baked out of a tube from the grocery store. Entree was very good.
LH
LukeH
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience in Porcini. The food and service is always outstanding.
DW
DeanW
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Opened in 1992, has become a staple in Crescent Hill Food quality is fantastic Ambience is very nice Small but excellent wine offerings Highly recommend
AM
AmyM
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Justin our server was great. Had good suggestions and patience as it was our first time. A little loud but it was very busy. Food was delicious
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent dinner with my wife and son. Wonderful evening for her 60th birthday.
JG
JennyG
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall2food1service4ambience4
There is a lack of thought on the dishes. Either too fried or too saturated in flavor. Loosing the essence of presenting an Italian theme in the food. Revisit the standard and the intention behind the food that is cooked. Create a wow factor. This place used to be phenomenal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was perfect, server was SUPER knowledgeable about the food menu, and wine pairings. Could not ask for a better birthday experience. 100% will be back
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really beautiful restaurant, lovely ambience. Food was outstanding and service was great. Would love to visit again.
BE
BEnedetto
Washington DC
67 reviews
vip
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience5
Always a good time, neighborhood classic. Feels like home.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food and service. Louisville staple.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Service was outstanding. Never had a bad experience with service. Food was absolutely delicious. Dessert was delicious. Porcinis’ is always a good choice with food, atmosphere and service. Keep up the great job. Like always, it’s my wife and I’s favorite place.
KH
KarenH
Louisville
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, service and the absolute best in town!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Porcini never disappoints!
P
Pc1029
Louisville
448 reviews
vip
4.0
448 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Went with friends & shared calamari which was great. I had the halibut, asparagus, shrimp toast special which was delicious! Our table for 4 was very small & right as you come in the door, so it was pretty “busy” & noisy. We would have preferred a little further away from the door, but it was very crowded .
SG
SandyG
Nashville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday. We had a wonderful time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best joint in Louisville
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience
TS
TaraS
Louisville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fantastic. Always consistent & delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Celebrated my husband’s birthday. Our server, Tyler, was fantastic. He made great recommendations. The only thing that wasn’t great were the Parmesan grit cakes that came with my halibut special. Otherwise another great meal at Porcini.
SG
SaraGo
Cleveland
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great environment and decor. Excellent food.
AK
AshleyK
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a phenomenal experience at Porcini! Our waiter was very knowledgeable about specials, menu items and off menu items. Our family of 4 had appetizers, two menu items and two specials followed by 4 separate desserts with coffee and wine. The courses were well times, food was prepared just as ordered and we had a wonderful time!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Top notch everything we’ll definitely go back next time in Louisville.
HC
HaroldC
Louisville
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience2
I love Italian food, but I felt our meals were mediocre. For example the sauce was overpowering on my dish that was the gnocchi with sausage. My husband had pork wrapped in bacon, it was basic and bland as were the sides that came with it. They did let him substitute and get the asparagus, but again it was just grilled with no flavor to it. The desserts were phenomenal, but again we were not just looking for desserts, we wanted the experience to be awesome since it was our first time there. For the price and what we had, I'd give it a 5 out of 10.
SB
SteveB
Louisville
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience5
Service was spotty. We were given the wrong take home box in our bag.
LT
LTG177510
Louisville
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience4
Not the same quality. I've been to your restaurant several times, however, if this were my first time I would never return. I was also embarrassed because we had guests. The food was not hot, and the quality was not consistent. Taste like Macaroni Grill food.
H
Heather
Louisville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious meal, excellent service and wonderful atmosphere!
V
Venice
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time being here. We loved everything about the restaurant. The ambience was perfect. We will definitely be back.
MS
MaggieS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
Everything overall was great. David, our server, was phenomenal. Only issue (small one at that) was my girlfriends steak. She had ordered medium rare and it came out charred and crispy. We were able to send it back and it came back (delivered by the manager) absolutely perfect. We had a wonderful time! I just recommend ensuring you detail exactly how you want your steak done. I’m sure we will be back though!
O
Olivia
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was Justin and he was amazing. Went over and beyond for us!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Food was good but not for the prices.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience3
Service was quite slow, twenty minutes for a drink order and just not very attentive throughout the night. We ordered three dishes for family style, two arrived correctly and were alright. The third was sent out incorrectly and the new dish brought was also incorrect. No effort towards the bill for that error, but in fairness we were kind of over it so it did get eaten. Pretty meh overall.
a
anonymous
Louisville
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great as always! Love our neighborhood restaurant!
e
elizabethb
Louisville
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful meal and we will definitely go back To enjoy some other food options.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Porcini offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 894-8686.

Porcini is rated 4.7 stars by 2340 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Apr 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(502) 894-8686

2730 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, KY 40206

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
N. Bayly Ave
Neighborhood
Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street parking and adjacent parking lot at Louisville library available as well as Valet on the weekends.
Public transit
Public transit is directly across the street
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef John Plymale
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.porcini502.com/
Phone number
(502) 894-8686
Catering
Please contact us about off-site and in-home catering! 502 894 8686 or www.porcini502.com
Private party facilities
From annual meetings and product launches to milestone celebrations and holiday parties, Porcini has the experience and success record to assure that every Special Event in our restaurant is flawless.
Private party contact
Jim Murphy: (502) 894-8686

Porcini

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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Gamberi e Risotto

Calamari Fritti

Linguine Gamberi Palermo

Antipasto

Granchio Torcello$18.00

Calamari Fritti$15.00

Tortelloni alla Matriciana$15.00

Capasante$18.00

Fondi di Carciofi Fritti$15.00

Fritto di Formaggio di Capra$15.00

Pizza

Carne$19.00

Pollo Carciofi$19.00

Giampaolo$19.00

Insalata

Caesar$13.00

Spinaci$13.00

Mista Elevata$13.00

Frutti di Bosco$13.00

Pasta

Linguine Gamberi Palermo$35.00

Penne Carbonara$31.00

Spaghetti e Ceci$31.00

Capellini con Pesce$37.00

Gnocchi con Salsiccia$33.00

Capellini Pomodoro e Basilico$27.00

Pranzo

Filetto con Gnocchi$48.00

Gamberi e Risotto$38.00

Salmone alla Griglia$34.00

Pollo al Marsala$32.00

Vitello al Limone$36.00

Vitello alla Griglia$50.00

Maiale alla Griglia$32.00

30th Anniversary Throwback Items

Bruschetta con Funghi$15.00

Linguine con Vongole$30.00

Pollo Saltimbocca$30.00

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