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ItalX, Lexington, KY

ItalX

4.6
4.6
621 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 33 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Lively
ItalX, an avant-garde Italian restaurant, is now open for weekend lunch and dinner six days a week at City Center. The restaurant is located at 160 West Main Street. The team draws inspiration from Italy's emphasis on simple, fresh, quality ingredients and inspired hospitality in a warm and inviting space. A twist on traditional Italian fare, the menu will feature multiple scratch-made pastas, reimagined small plates, vegetarian and gluten-free offerings, and everyone's favorite desserts. Popular Italian dishes will be reinvented with elegant presentation. ItalX's bar program offers extensive Italian wines from all regions of 'the Boot' and an inventive cocktail list, backed by house-made ingredients and Italian liqueurs!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue 16:00–22:00 Wed–Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (859) 407-5100
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 621 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Italian

  • Lexington

    Hot spot

  • Lexington

    Great for fine wines

  • Lexington

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ItalX offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and "great service." The ambiance is inviting, enhanced by a unique open-air feel. Popular dishes include the polpette cacio and chicken piccata. While some find it noisy due to open doors, the "amazing staff" and "fantastic pasta" make it a must-visit.

621 Reviews
  1. Isaac

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Grabbed lunch at ItalX and had their meatball sandwich—so good! The meatballs were super flavorful, the sauce was spot-on, and the bread was fresh and perfectly toasted. Portion was solid, and the staff was really friendly.

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  2. deb

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christian is so above par with customer service!! That, along with the excellently made food has never failed! I’m salt sensitive and the food has true flavor and NEVER covered by adding a bunch salt!! I’d put the whole experience to any large city restaurant!! The bartenders always go above and beyond with their creativity when making cocktails! So impressive and chose this restaurant to celebrate my birthday! My husband brings business folk here as well!! Keep up the great experience for more people to enjoy your true (unpretentious) full bodied dining!

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  3. Gina

    VIP

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Wasn’t impressed with food .And it was overpriced .The soup we ordered was supposed to be like Italian wedding soup and was nothing like that

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  4. Jaime

    Louisville

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was average, did not stand out. Service was not great. Drinks were slow to be served. Overall, not a great experience will not go back.

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  5. Mark

    VIP

    Louisville

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Place looks great. Lighting was a bit dark. Service seemed as if we were a bother being there. Appetizer came out instantly and food came out just as quick. Seemed more like a date at a fast food joint with 100 times the expense. Will not go back. 

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  6. Karen

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Italian food. The best pasta! Great ambience and service. The Italian wine was wonderful. We love eating here often.

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  7. Earl

    VIP

    Louisville

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience with wonderful food and service.

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  8. Jessica

    Louisville

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food tasted amazing, our waitress was very attentive and the restaurant was really clean.

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  9. Zachary

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ItalX is always a great place for a good meal and a glass of wine. Highly recommend.

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  10. Robert

    Louisville

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    ItalX Review •1st time dinners, special occasion, Birthday, special request Gluten free no singing •Hostess was pleasant but still sat us at a table close to children beating on their plates with utensils after I requested not to be sat there. Also, no recognition from anyone of special occasion just the fact that this was our 1st visit •Our server Matthew was young but very attentive and remained consistently attentive throughout the evening •Did not order cocktails as the menu was very limited. There may have been other options but they were not mentioned •Ordered lowest priced bottle of wine of the menu, 30.00 Matua Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2022, refused to except after table tasting, was not drinkable •Ordered from the next tier of the wine list, 54.00 Tenuta Maccan Chardonay DOC Friuli 2022, accepted only not to make a scene, stiff manager had already been to the table •First course: Calamari; One of the best in Lexington, Farinata; very under seasoned and no deassing for salad, Caprese; also, very under seasoned and bland •Second course: Scallop Pansotti; Best in Lexington maybe best in KY, Lasagna Napolitana; Average at best, just nothing special and the small portion for 28.00 with no bread, no side, just plain slice of lasagna on a bed of sauce made the experience low •Atmosphere of ItalX would be great for a street side French bistro but nothing told me I was in an Italian restaurant, the wine list was animatic at fine dining prices and the service was good with an aloof manager (don’t know his name as it was never offered), even with the best veal and calamari in the region the rest of the experience will keep us away from a return trip

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FAQs

ItalX offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 407-5100.

ItalX is rated 4.6 stars by 621 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for ItalX

160 West Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507

Additional information

  • Area
    Lexington
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue 16:00–22:00 Wed–Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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