Established in 1992, Porcini is an award-winning restaurant. Located in the Historic Crescent Hill neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, we specialize in Northern Italian cuisine.
"I came here with my friend for my Senior Prom Dinner, since it was close to the location of the dance and a restaurant I've always wanted to eat at. The food was excellent, flavorful and well cooked. The service however, was not as good as the food. While at first our waiter seemed to be doing a good job, it took ten minutes to get our appetizer and twenty five to get our entree. After our dessert we were waiting for our bill for about ten more minutes, and when we finally got to pay we were waiting at least fifteen minutes for our change in order to tip our waiter, but it took so long we just left giving him a five dollar tip instead of the seven we were planning on tipping him, even after asking for our receipt and seeing him walk by us."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"Food was good. Server had too many tables. Sat in hall leading outside. Not what I would call a dining experience. Disappointed overall considering how much I spent."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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"We hadn't been to this restaurant in almost a decade. It was still excellent in every way and we will definitely have to return soon. The server made a wine recommendation that was fantastic and we enjoyed ourselves immensely. Every food selection was thoroughly enjoyed!"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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"Great ambiance. Exceptional service by all. Food was outstanding. Best meal we had all weekend. We were there for Derby weekend and even the guests were exceptionally friendly. We had a fabulous time there and would definately recommend it to anyone going to Louisville, Ky."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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"My girlfriend and I went on Friday night before the Derby. We had reservations at 8:30PM and didn't get seated until after 9:00PM. It was understandable since many were there for Derby weekend, but even after we got seated the service was a little lackluster. I think the place was understaffed that night. The food was great, but the service took away from the experience."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining
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"As usual the food was very good.....the service was poor this night. Loooong wait times between waiter sightings and drink deliveries. My salad was not served along with the other party....likely forgotten as the waiter took our order by memory. They promtly delivered it when I complained about it but it was after the entree was delivered. The manager didn't charge me for it and he did offer us free deserts to make amends for the poor service.
We love this place so we'll return and hope for better service."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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"Our service was a little slow, given there were only a couple other of tables busy at the later hour. But overall it was lovely, with excellent food. It's a great restaurant."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"We love Porcini! Great food, great service and great ambiance. One of the best finds in Louisville. You'll usually find us there every Friday night!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"My fiancé and I truly enjoyed our dinner. The food was delicious and the wine superb. Only downfall was that the server, by mistake, added another table's tab on to ours but quickly adjusted the bill when I approached him about it."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"We had a great dinner Saturday night - the veal limone was outstanding! (And we know our veal...). Our adult daughter ate every scrap of her cioppino, as well."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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"In town for a trades how. Food was great and outstanding service. Our group ordered different dishes and everyone was pleased. Would recommend highly."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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"We are regulars and it's because of friendly staff, really good food and great bar tenders. We know we will be happy when we are there. I think Porcini has the best lamb chops in the city, and the shrimp risotto is another of my favorites. I always jump on the butternut sqush ravioli when the chef occasionly adds it as a special - yum!"
Dined on 03/19/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"We went for the special 21st birthday promotion and feel like we were sort of step-children. Our server was rather condescending about order from the special menu and while the food was very good the portions were quite small. Certainly sufficient for me but a little skimpy for my husband."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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"Our reservation was for 7:00 and we were seated immediately. The waiter took our order (not writing it down) and left maybe 10 minutes after our arrival. About 20 minutes later he came to confirm our order and it was incorrect. We then received our first course (we chose the pre-fix menu)soon....however, our second course took 30 minutes longer,. the waiter was nOT attentive at all! We asked for more bread since our food was taking so long and the waiter said they were baking it. He then proceeded to bring the two tables behind us more bread. The food was delicious ... after our dishes were removed we waited 25 minutes for our dessert. We got our bill @ 9:00pm"
Dined on 03/13/2013
2011
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"Dinner was very good and waitress was very helpful and engaging. she made changes to entress at our request with no questions asked. very nice experience!"
Dined on 03/05/2013
2012
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"The prix fixe menu for a special event was good. I enjoyed the chicken marsala. The only flaw in the meal was my fiance's very overcooked steak. The manager took the alcohol off our check and gave us a coupon for free dessert in the future."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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"While we were immediately seated, we waited over 20 minutes for a waiter to come to our table and that was only after notifying the hostess that we were still waiting. Food was great, service not so much. Would be willing to give it one more chance."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2006
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"All of the food was delicious. The wait staff was attentive but tardy at times. The restaurant was very noisy, but it was crammed full so I can accept the noise level."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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"Overall a very good experience with the food and service terrific; little pricey, so a very special occassion place. Where we were located was fine but a little noisy as to our reason for the visit."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"This was my first time to visit and dine at Porcini's Restaurant. I look forward to returning again. It was a crowded and busy Saturday night, but service was quick and attentive and food was pleasing."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"After readying reviews we invited 2 friends to join us. We showed up early and told the hostess we would wait at the bar. She said she would let us know when our table was ready. A short time after our reservation my husband went to check on our table. It had been ready for a while but noone came to tell us. The hostess led us into the dining room and pointed to a table telling us that was it; no seating. She told us they were busy and it would be a little bit on the menus. We waited severalminutes and a waitress finally came by, commented we didn't have menus and promptly gave us some. She took our drink order. After another long wait we were allowed to order. Summary: veal chops were large but tough, fish wasn't flavorful, but sides good."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2008
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"Porcini is always our first choice for Italian (our favorite), weather it's a special occasion, date night or "just dinner". The food and service is always exceptional. This time however, the service was terrible. Maybe our server was new."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2007
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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"The wife and I and another couple dined here early on a Saturday evening. The place was bustling. Because of our reservations we were seated upon arrival. The service was friendly and attentive. We recommend the bruschetta for an appetizer. We will definitely return."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"Wife had the filet, I had grilled shrimp and we shared! Taste was outstanding and Andrew's (our waiter)timing was perfect. My Maker's was not pre-measured like you get at chains. Awesome occasion!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Arrived 10 minutes before our reservation time, waited 40 minutes to be seated. Witnessed two other groups that arrived after us and the same size as ours seated prior to us. Was seated in a back room that was furnished with folding tables and chairs."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
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"Our server was great and the atmosphere is very nice and romantic, but the food was not very good. I got pasta with chicken in it, and the chicken was overcooked and flavorless--it tasted like it had been thrown in the pan last minute with no seasoning. I'm usually very forgiving about these things, but the dinner prices were too high for this to happen. It's too bad, again, because the atmosphere is great and it looked like it had a lot of potential."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic
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"Worst Valentines ever. The seating staff was rude and insistent to place my wife and I at he worst table in the restaurant. We all know that table, the one by the kitchen door that hits you 50 times during dinner. Food was above average and the drinks were strong. Probably to keep me quiet. The ambience is excellent as was our waiter. However, the young lady at the door set the tone for the night. Night good!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"I did not enjoy the food since the pasta was dry. I requested extra sauce and they never brought it to me. I did not complain because I did not want to ruin the night for my date."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic
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"Food was good, but not great. Restaurant was crowded which created an energetic atmosphere. Wine list was overpriced and when I realized the next day that I had paid $100 for two bottles of chardonnay that were about as flavorful and interesting as 33 bottles of Charles Shaw from Trader Joe's, we thought maybe we will dine somewhere else for our next special occasion. Yeah I know restaurants often double or triple the price of the wine, but after going with the waiter's recommendation this time, I may reconsider in the future."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2006
Special Features: hot spot
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