Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Central Kentucky

OpenTable

Updated November 05, 2026

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Central Kentucky? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Zen Sushi & Sake

4.8

4.8 (551)

$30 and under

Sushi

Lexington

About the restaurant

At Zen Sushi & Sake, we only use the freshest ingredients – the essence of Japanese cuisine. we strive to use only sustainable seafood. Our goal is to offer high quality ingredients in an innovative and sustainable way.
We fly in fish from Japan every Monday and Thursday.

Top review

Dined 6 days ago

Hard to imagine anywhere better for suahi in Lexington and maybe within hours drive. THere is a very clear attention to detail to quality and service that makes the premium worth it.

Honeysuckle Dining and Bourbon House

4.9

4.9 (300)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Berea

About the restaurant

Honeysuckle Dining and Bourbon House is the fusion of all things Southern with hints of modern and world influences. Come visit us and share in the experience.

Our specialty is delicious cuisine created with ingenuity and passion. We take great pride in improving upon your favorite dishes and using the best ingredients available. Select our Bourbon House for a unique and memorable Kentucky experience.

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Susan

Dined 7 days ago

My husband and a friend visiting from NH went to Honeysuckle for our 46th anniversary. The drinks were so good and very reasonably priced. Jason (from NH) had the pork chops and I had the blackened catfish. What an amazing dish. I had not had catfish for many years but after having this wonderful meal, I plan on going back really soon. I also cannot say enough about our server, Dani. She is the epitome of service! This experience was a great blessing to all of us.

Tana Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (182)

$30 and under

Taiwanese

Germantown

About the restaurant

Two Cultures. One Kitchen.
Tana is a forthcoming Taiwanese New American restaurant in the Germantown neighborhood of Louisville, KY by acclaimed Chef Ming Pu, alongside his wife and Tana’s co-owner, Courtney Pu. The menu will showcase an array of dishes inspired by Ming’s culinary journey, with many new renditions of traditional regional Chinese and Taiwanese cuisine. Dishes like warming Mapo Tofu Cavatelli will bring together Ming’s classical training as well as his heritage. Tana’s beverage program will include classic libations enhanced with East Asian flavors. Ming is an alum of the James Beard Foundation Chef Bootcamp.

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Brian

Dined 3 days ago

Tana is a place you have to visit. The ambience is so inviting, the service is phenomenal, and the food is so good. I had five courses and I still wanted more bc everything tasted so good. Thank you Jaime for the experience. Will come back soon.

Cuvee Wine Table

5.0

5 (582)

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

East Louisville

About the restaurant

Cuvee Wine Table is a wine bar, restaurant and wine shop with comfortable tables and patio perfect for any wine fan – no matter your skill level! We’re ready for the person with no wine knowledge curious to learn and try new wines as well as the experienced wine connoisseur with an extensive list of personal selections made by co-owner and Master Sommelier Scott Harper. Cuvee also has several craft beers and a full bar for cocktails. And, we feature a half price wine by the glass happy hour!
Open for dinner, for a quick bite or an elegant full table dining experience. The menu includes small plates and entrees with a variety of cured meats, artisanal cheeses, flat breads and our special daily entree. The eclectic wine program lead by Master Sommelier Scott Harper serves a huge wine selection including more than 60 wines available by the taste or glass. Our on-site wine shop offers daily retail sales and is open every Saturday at 1:00 PM exclusively for retail wine purchases.

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LeighGold

Dined on Oct 22, 2026

The service here is outstanding. Dawn was our server and she made great recommendations for food and wine. Very knowledgeable about the menu and so pleasant. We have been here several times and have enjoyed everything we have ordered. It is also a perk that the staff can help you with your wine pairing if you are looking to try new things.

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Experience

Burger Night

Experience

Happy Hour 4PM -6:30PM Tuesday Through Saturday

Decade

4.9

4.9 (17)

$50 and over

American

Butchertown

About the restaurant

Decade is a neighborhood restaurant in the Butchertown neighborhood of Louisville, KY. Led by veterans of the beloved restaurant Decca (which closed in 2022), Decade will reincarnate the spirit and hospitality of Decca with a new concept in a new location – a historic 1870s building with a bi-level space. The menu will center around New American cuisine with Italian and French influences – focusing heavily on seasonality – alongside a thoughtful bar program of craft cocktails (including N/A cocktails), wine and beer. In addition to food & beverage, the owners envision Decade to be a hub for music, art, community outreach, and culture. While the restaurant will operate on the first floor, the second floor will be a private event space called B-Side, offering a flexible venue for wedding receptions, music, film, and more.

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Jan

Dined on Oct 27, 2026

Wait staff was terrific. The food was wonderful. We loved every thing we tried. First was the beets with an eggplant sauce and a little ricotta salata on top. Then we got the shishito peppers in a tonnato sauce which were grilled and set on the sauce. Then we got fusilli with butternut squash and Swiss chard,,excellent. But the one we loved the most was the pappardelle with mushrooms. Pasta was so tender. There is a good chef working there.

MeeshMeesh Mediterranean

4.9

4.9 (280)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

East Market St - NuLu

About the restaurant

📢 New seats are released at 11am on a 60-day rolling block for dinner service Tuesday - Sunday.

MeeshMeesh Mediterranean is a 2025 James Beard-nominated Levantine-focused restaurant in Louisville’s Nulu District, celebrating the culinary roots of Palestine, Jordan, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, and beyond.

Levantine cuisine was shaped by centuries of trade, migration, and the rise and fall of empires. Balancing bold spices, fresh herbs, and wonderful textures, each dish carries a story, rooted in history with a chef-driven approach.

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JessicaGold

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing food as always. I love bringing new friends here, they’re always so impressed!

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Experience

MM and Friends: KHAO BOYS Friendsgiving

Naive Kitchen + Bar

4.9

4.9 (171)

$30 and under

Latin American

Butchertown

About the restaurant

FRESH, LOCAL, INSPIRED FARE
Escape to the warmth and passion of Latin-inspired cuisine at Naive. Our vibrant dishes are a fiesta for your senses, bursting with bold flavors, zesty spices, and the freshest ingredients. Experience Mexico, Cuba, Peru, and other culinary creations in a lively and welcoming atmosphere.

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Tanya

Dined on Oct 24, 2026

Food was exceptional. Met the Chef and he was very personable. Wait staff were attentive and friendly. We were there when there were a lot of activities in the community making on street parking a challenge. Very beautiful inside and the outside patio. I found this restaurant on my inkind app. So glad we tried it. Definitely will return.

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Experience

Happy Hour 🍻

Volare Italian Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (4850)

$30 and under

Italian

Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

About the restaurant

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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LaurenGold

Dined 4 days ago

Always incredible! Our server was great and our food was delicious

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Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano

4.9

4.9 (5233)

$31 to $50

Italian

Lexington

About the restaurant

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 or the lounge, 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.

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Amy

Dined 3 days ago

Our four meals were excellent! Each dish was perfectly fixed and presented and we topped it off with a delicious red velvet cake. Highly recommend Giuseppe’s!

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Oven Roasted Sea Bass

La Bodeguita De Mima

4.9

4.9 (5492)

$30 and under

Cuban

East Market St - NuLu

About the restaurant

Hailing From Cuba, Fernando and Yaniel Martinez have brought their passion and love to the plate, showcasing generations of love passed on by their mothers. Are you ready to experience some of the best Cuban food this side of the equator?

From plantains to the classic Cuban sandwich, we have all of the classic Cuban specialties covered with our twist, of course! Come visit us to see what Louisville has been missing.

At Mima's, we believe in creating an inviting and invigorating atmosphere. That's why you can find different choices to choose from. Whether you're enjoying a delicious dinner in our dining room, a tasty Mojito at our bar, or even a fine hand-rolled cigar on our patio, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

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Mallory

Dined 3 days ago

Always love coming here- delicious steak and empanadas!!!! Made my sisters bday experience amazing!

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