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Volare Italian Restaurant
Diners’ top pick
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Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.8
(4,378)
Discover and savor Italian at its finest!
Whether you choose to dine in our main dining area, year-round patio, or private dining facility; Volare boasts an intimate and beautiful setting.
Come experience the ultimate in entertaining… a special occasion at Volare. Inspired cuisine, beautiful surroundings and impeccable service are the hallmarks of a great event. You deserve nothing less, and we promise even more.
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    Enso

    Price: Very Expensive
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    Southern
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    4.8
    (332)
    A Southern restaurant using Japanese technique and style to connect the parallels in culture between Japan and the American South. All service is a la carte and come out as they are prepared to insure they are served at their peak. Share the table with family and friends. We are honored to welcome all guests.
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    Porcini

    Price: Expensive
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    Italian
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    4.8
    (2,973)
    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 8 or more, please contact the restaurant at (502) 894-8686 to make a reservation.
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Bourbons Bistro
Top-rated food
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Price: Moderate
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Southern
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4.8
(1,724)
Located on Frankfort Avenue restaurant row in the historic Clifton neighborhood, we offer more than 130 bourbons, as well as a selection of antique expression whiskies that you won’t find anywhere else.
Bourbons features upscale dining in an elegant but casual atmosphere and a bourbon-inspired seasonal menu graced by southern inspired cuisine.
Chef - Jereme McFarland
Sous Chef - Samuel Varju
Soul Chef Justin Shewell
Event Coordinator- Margot’ McMillen
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    Morning Fork

    Price: Moderate
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    Breakfast
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    4.7
    (1,053)
    Welcome to Morning Fork!
    We look forward to serving you!
    Morning Fork is a local restaurant providing the Ultimate Brunch Experience with classic breakfast, brunch and lunch favorites with a twist.
    Our brunch favorites are the Short Rib Benedict, Avocado Toast, Liege Waffles and Jumbo House Made Cinnamon Rolls. Do not forget we also serve lunch with classics such as the Hot Brown, Chicken Salad and Tomato Basil Soup. Make sure to enjoy your meal with a cocktail, fresh juices, and $3 mimosas.
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    DiFabio's Casapela

    Price: Moderate
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    Italian
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    4.7
    (1,074)
    Family owned and operated Italian restaurant with traditional Italian cuisine, Lasagna and Chicken Parmigian, and some eclectic items as well, Pan Grilled Salmon and Gorgonzola Filet.
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Varanese
Top-rated hospitality
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Price: Moderate
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Contemporary American
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4.7
(4,722)
Varanese settled in Louisville because of its successful independent dining scene, and he believes that the people of Louisville will appreciate fresh ingredients, prepared with a creative flair and a culturally diverse menu. Varanese’s eclectic menu boasts an array of options from stuffed grape leaves, and fried green tomato salad, to new signature entrées: the seared boneless pork chop, and caramelized orange salmon. Finish with a fried banana accompanied by a house-made oatmeal cookie dough ice cream dessert. This New American style restaurant will comfortably seat 150 guests between its bar, dining room and four seasons patio. The four seasons patio of Varanese is an addition to the building, which has a dramatic 20-foot slate water wall. The space is enclosed by a serpentine of glass doors, which retract to offer an outdoor dining experience. Varanese is located at 2106 Frankfort Ave. in the Historic Clifton neighborhood
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    Fork & Barrel

    Price: Moderate
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    American
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    4.6
    (1,627)
    Fork & Barrel prides itself on serving upscale American cuisine with a focus on local ingredients, craft cocktails, and serving it all with southern hospitality. The Restaurant is located on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky in one of the town’s restaurant rows. The Restaurant seats 100 guests and has reservations as well as open seating at the bar and seasonal patio seating.

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Filet Mignon
Filet Mignon
Beyond the Sun Restaurant
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4.2
PORK CHOP
PORK CHOP
Fork & Barrel
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4.6
Cinnamon Roll
Cinnamon Roll
Morning Fork
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4.7
Bread Pudding
Bread Pudding
Lou Lou on Market
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4.6
Steak Tartare
Steak Tartare
Le Relais
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4.9
Filet Mignon
Filet Mignon
Äta Restaurant
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4.7

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Discover Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

The neighborhood of Frankfort Ave. has three charming bakeries and cafes that serve strong coffee and French pastries. You also won't have a hard time finding craft beers or pub food in this neighborhood. Local bars serve burgers with a variety of toppings, ranging from onion rings and avocados to fried eggs. Frankfort Ave. is also home to several of the most popular restaurants in the city. One, a southern-style chicken restaurant, offers chicken and waffles served with spiked honey and fried Nutella poppers for dessert. Another is an Italian restaurant where you can try escargot with regular or gluten-free pasta. Frankfort Ave. offers a variety of unique dining options.

Frequently asked questions

The best reviewed restaurant in Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill is Harvey’s

The best vegan restaurants in Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill are Enso, Varanese and Morning Fork

The best vegetarian restaurants in Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill are Enso, Morning Fork and Varanese

The restaurants with the best service in Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill are Harvey’s, Volare Italian Restaurant and DiFabio's Casapela

The restaurants with the best ambiance in Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill are Harvey’s, Enso and Volare Italian Restaurant

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