BLU is a new concept in restaurant ambiance, combining contemporary twists on a well-selected Italian menu with an exhilarating atmosphere. Featuring Italian classics with a contemporary flare along with an exceptionally diverse wine list. BLU is more of a culinary vacation than a traditional restaurant.

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29 Current Reviews

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Overall

(Very Good) 3.5 / 5

(29 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 29 reviews

5 stars

(8)

4 stars

(8)

3 stars

(6)

2 stars

(4)

1 star

(3)

Food

(Very Good) 3.4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(9)
good for groups(6)
notable wine list(6)

special occasion(6)
great for brunch(4)
romantic(3)

BLU Italian Grille Reviews List

Review 1 for BLU Italian Grille

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Potential

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Dined on 5/11/2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We were unsuccessful at trying to find a dinner reservation at the last minute on a Saturday night, but noticed that this place was wide open. When we arrived, we were the only patrons there, which was the first red flag. My roast chicken was delicious, but every other dish out our table was decidedly mediocre, with the exception of the soup du jour, which was inedible. The antipasta consisted of olives reminiscent of Listerine, dried-out meats, and unripe melon. Our waitress was very helpful and provided wonderful service, though. To the restaurant's credit, we were repeatedly asked if everything was to our liking--it was a difficult question to answer; I suppose the answer'd be, in hindsight, "Well-cooked, but lacking any good flavor.""

Dined on 5/11/2013

Special Features: good for groups

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Review 2 for BLU Italian Grille

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

This is a hotel restaurant...which

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/26/2013

2006

Dined on 04/26/2013

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This is a hotel restaurant...which satisfied our need for dinner with colleagues on business. It was the evening before the derby fest marathon and a pasta buffet was available which was fine. Overall, good. Our wait person Tim was extremely pleasant and helpful!"

Dined on 04/26/2013

2006

Special Features: good for groups

-1point

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Review 3 for BLU Italian Grille

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Excellent breakfast buffet

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/25/2013

2011

Dined on 04/25/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Excellent breakfast buffet and made to order omelets."

Dined on 04/25/2013

2011

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch

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Review 4 for BLU Italian Grille

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Not the best.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/19/2013

2009

Dined on 04/19/2013

2009

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"My salad was mostly stems and unedible. One if my guests got the roast beef sandwich which was too tough to eat. The potato soup was very salty. The wait staff was friendly, but unattentive."

Dined on 04/19/2013

2009

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Review 5 for BLU Italian Grille

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The service was excellence.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2013

2013

Dined on 03/31/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The service was excellence. The food was diverse, but do not know that I am drawn to return for brunch."

Dined on 03/31/2013

2013

Special Features: great for brunch, special occasion

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Review 6 for BLU Italian Grille

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Antipasta and tomato soup

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/21/2013

2013

Dined on 03/21/2013

2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Antipasta and tomato soup was great. The NY Strip was disappointing-expect much better for the price.
The seafood risoto was the best meal at the table. Service was very good however. The wine list had some great choices...very well selected to complement the meals."

Dined on 03/21/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list

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Review 7 for BLU Italian Grille

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very taste, beautifully prepared.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/01/2013

2005

Dined on 03/01/2013

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Very taste, beautifully prepared. But hotel pricing."

Dined on 03/01/2013

2005

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Review 8 for BLU Italian Grille

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Good food...slow service

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/08/2013

2009

Dined on 03/08/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We had 6:00 reservations and planned on the theater menu to get us to Actors by 8p.m. The menus had not been printed, so we waited. We placed our full order as soon as possible. There were long delays between courses and by the end we were forced to ask for out check to be delivered with our dessert. The food was very good. The manger tried to help out, but his anxiety was evident. The place was not crowded despite the concert at Yum the same night."

Dined on 03/08/2013

2009

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Review 9 for BLU Italian Grille

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I along with two of my girlfriends

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/08/2013

2010

Dined on 03/08/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I along with two of my girlfriends came here for dinner prior to a concert. We told them that we were needing to eat within a period of time to make it to the concert. They impressed my with how quickly they were able to serve the food. Excellent service and very good good. Would definitely ce here again!"

Dined on 03/08/2013

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 10 for BLU Italian Grille

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

The food was not bad but certainly

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/16/2013

2012

Dined on 02/16/2013

2012

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was not bad but certainly not in line with the pricing. Couldn't recommend it as a good value."

Dined on 02/16/2013

2012

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Review 11 for BLU Italian Grille

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Our server was very busy and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/05/2013

2013

Dined on 03/05/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Our server was very busy and we went the whole evening without getting a refill on our drinks. She was working a different section and it seemed like she forgot about us."

Dined on 03/05/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 12 for BLU Italian Grille

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Bad Food Avoid this one !

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/15/2013

2010

Dined on 02/15/2013

2010

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Hotel lobby. Overall the only thing that saved this place was the great service. Food was mediocre at best and overpriced. Will never go back here when in Louisville."

Dined on 02/15/2013

2010

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Review 13 for BLU Italian Grille

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

You have excellent, well trained

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/27/2013

2009

Dined on 02/27/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"You have excellent, well trained staff. They did a very nice job with our service. We were there for Restaurant week so didn't puruse your wine list or regular menu. Next time. But our selections were very, very good. We'll be back"

Dined on 02/27/2013

2009

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Review 14 for BLU Italian Grille

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food and atmosphere were

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/22/2013

2012

Dined on 02/22/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food and atmosphere were great. Our server was outstanding."

Dined on 02/22/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic

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Review 15 for BLU Italian Grille

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Our waiter was Luke and he

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/22/2013

2013

Dined on 02/22/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Our waiter was Luke and he was excellent. Very enjoyable young man. The food was presented very well. Flavor of food was good, but not excellent. However,the Caesar salad was very fresh and quite tasty. The atmosphere was very modern and appealing. We would visit here again."

Dined on 02/22/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 16 for BLU Italian Grille

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wine dinner was fabulous!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/15/2013

2008

Dined on 02/15/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Wine dinner was fabulous! Will go again with friends!"

Dined on 02/15/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion

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Review 17 for BLU Italian Grille

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Dissapointing :(

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2013

2007

Dined on 02/14/2013

2007

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We would not go back. The menu was different then the one on the web site, and more expensive. We were there before it was really busy. Service was very slow. My fish was overcooked. We wouldn't go back. Very dissapointing. Our server was nice, but service slow."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2007

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Review 18 for BLU Italian Grille

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Don't eat here

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2013

2010

Dined on 02/14/2013

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Jacked up the prices $6 to $8 per entree for Valentines Day. Once they realized that we we're only going to have appetizers based on the cost of the meal, they pretty much rushed us out. Asked for more bread and the waiter brought a small slice that couldn't feed a rabbit. Even the appetizer was an overblown, over priced item. I ordered Scallops for my appetizer and got 1 scallop. Would not recommend."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2010

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Review 19 for BLU Italian Grille

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5