Alchemy Restaurant always exceeds our expectations, The staff make you feel right at home. The service here is truly top-tier--attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. You can tell they take pride in creating a true family restaurant atmosphere where everyone feels like a priority. As for the food? Every single dish hits the mark: The ribeye and steak picana and the pork chop are my go to dishes. Cooked to absolute perfection, tender, and packed with incredible flavor. The Shrimp: Fresh, beautifully seasoned, and prepared just right. My wife loves the pasta with shrimp. Pasta & Salads: The pasta dishes were rich, comforting, and authentic, while the salads were fresh, vibrant, and made with quality ingredients. To top it all off, their drink menu is fantastic--their handcrafted cocktails and drink selection round out the meal perfectly. This is truly a family restaurant! read more

Absolutely love the empanadas appetizer, best in Louisville Steaks seem a little pricy Service was good but always felt like I was being rushed so they could seat others but there was no waiting line visible Live music was really good and approprate for dining I will return to this place and recommend you try it read more

We visited on Friday night and were surprised it wasn't packed based on the reviews I've read but I think it helped that it was the day before the 4th. We got there around 7 and were able to get a spot at the bar, the only down fall it was on the back side behind the Margarita machines which put us out of eyesight of the staff which I was worried about. We were however greeted almost immediately after sitting down and put in our drink order, 2 swirl margaritas. The menu read as Lime-Orange, Pineapple Margarita with House Red Sangria, so we thought we could choose our flavor to accompany the Sangria but were pleasantly surprised it included all 3. It was definitely more of a pineapple delight to me than a margarita however I wasn't mad about it. It was almost like a nice tropical drink while being on vacation. For appetizers we started with the empanadas. The menu says Best in Town and let me tell you, they did not disappoint!!!! Hands down the best empanadas I've ever had, like I am already dreaming of going back for more. You get two per order with your choice of beef, chicken , veggies, ham and cheese , ricotta with spinach and they are served with cilantro and garlic Aioli. I was able to get one chicken and one beef, and both where phenomenal however I would get the beef time and time again. For dinner my husband got the Grilled Picanha and fries which was cooked perfectly and one of the best steaks I've had out in quite some time. I got the Pabellon Criollo, which is a Venezuelan National Dish with white rice, black beans, shredded beef (flank steak 8 OZ) and sweet plantains. It was also really good, the beans had amazing flavor and the plantains were perfect (I don't like them too mushy, I love them thinner with crispy edges) Them menu description said it's beef, flank steak) but it looked and tasted like pork. Either way it was still delicious just not entirely what I was expecting. I definitely can't wait to go back for more empanadas and to try other things however it will be in the cooler months. The only reason I am giving 4 stars is because of the opened garage doors. It was an incredibly hot day and even though we were inside at the bar we essentially sat "outside" bc there were several garage doors that were opened. It was hot and muggy, and tons of flies were flying around us and out food. Even the wait staff seemed to be hot and miserable which I know is not fun. There was another side to the restaurant but it was hard to see from the bar so I am not sure if there was additional seating we could have chosen. read more

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Our dining group of 12 met here for our monthly dinner for a Saturday evening. Free parking on surrounding streets and a lot behind the restaurant. Entrance is easily accessible. Each diner ordered a variety of appetizers and entrees, including fish, chicken, and steak. Presentation was very appealing. Everyone was very complimentary of their selections. Service was excellent and very attentive. Noise level was quite high and allowed for conversation with only immediate table-mates and impossible beyond one to two seats away. read more

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Service is okay, prices are very high and the food quality is fairly mediocre. Can't give a positive or negative review, but I really have no desire to patron read more

Attentive staff, comfortable atmosphere, good food! There is indoor and outdoor seating - the sides of the building open up to the patio when it's nice out so even the inside seats feel patio weather. We only did apps for our meal. Sharing the small sampler, we got a chicken & beef empanada. The aiolis that come with it are so good - we almost asked for more. 10/10 on the fried plantains. We also shared the choripan which is an open faced bread with melted cheese, sliced chorizo & chimichurri ontop. Great app for 4-6 people. Can't wait to come back to try more on the menu. read more

Alchemy Restaurant - Sampler & choripan - Venezuelan Near Me - Prospect, Kentucky

I visited with friends on. Wednesday evening for an early dinner. Sadly, no happy hour, and while we had made a reservation the space was fairly empty and not needed. I ordered the lettuce wraps with chicken, no red onion, and these were a great choice. My friends split a set with pork and also gave them great reviews. The tostones were fine, but nothing I'd craved later, even with the dipping sauce. For my cocktail I chose the smoked old fashioned. I was happy it wasn't too sweet since maple was listed in the description. The presentation was as fancy - a large dome filled with smoke and opened at the table. Saying all of that - it was INCREDIBLY small for the price paid. Disappointing. Service was stellar. Ambiance is upscale casual. I've been told during crowded evenings that the space is overwhelmingly loud with bad acoustics. Alchemy is not quite a 4 star based on the higher prices and/or portions, making it hard for me to recommend coming back soon. read more

Alchemy Restaurant - Lettuce wraps with chicken - Venezuelan Near Me - Prospect, Kentucky

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What a vibe! Such a fun and cute place in Norton commons to grab Venezuelan food. I came here with work people for our dinner club and it was so good! Most of us got the Venezuelan main meal with the plantains, rice and beans. We all split the sampler app! read more

Alchemy Restaurant - Venezuelan Near Me - Prospect, Kentucky

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Just as fabulous as the first time. Had the Choridam again, amazing! Also tried the large sampler appetizer, the beef and spinach empanadas were so good. The service was great again and the smoked old fashioned is a must. Enjoy!!!! read more

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I was introduced to this restaurant through its TikTok videos and I'm so glad that I found it because it was so good! The ambiance is cozy yet upscale and we were able to get seating for 2 without a wait on a cold Friday evening. I had the red sangria which was fruity and delicious. For an appetizer, my fiance and I had the beef empanadas and the menu didn't lie--it was the best in town. The two dipping sauces were perfect. Both of us had ribeye steaks which were expertly seasoned and cooked. I had the cheese grits and they were melt in your mouth delicious. The service was great--our waiter had wonderful recommendations and was attentive. We will definitely be back for a date night. read more

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Fantastic experience. To start off the black walnut smoked old fashioned put on a show table side. Food was delicious-our table enjoyed the yuca frita with cilantro aioli, pork Alchemy tostones and chicken & steak pepito. Service was top notch and Chef Nelson stopped at our table to check on us. Can't wait to go back! read more

Alchemy Restaurant - Black walnut smoked old fashioned - Venezuelan Near Me - Prospect, Kentucky

Meh...it was ok...I won't run back..maybe a veey spow walk for the beef empanadas. Whike the steak was well seasoned the chicken in the empanada and the chicken with the mushroom sauce tasted like NOTHING. The waitress was really sweet and attentive but there was a language barrier that made it kinda hard. However, she was very sweet. The thing I didnt like most was, it was SOOOOOOOOO Loud in there. I dont know if it was where I was sitting or the restaurant in general. But I felt like I had to yell the whole time. read more

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Tasty! They lost my reservation...but it wasn't too busy despite it being a Friday night and they were able to seat us at the time we got there. We were a group of 5 ladies getting ready for a bachelorette weekend. We got a pitcher of margarita to share and the appetizer platter for nibbling on. The drink was good and the food was tasty. The dips are great with the empanadas and other platter items. Everything moved pretty quickly and service was prompt and friendly. We had a good time here and it is a decent place for a nice-ish date night or group outing. read more

Excellent food, fun atmosphere, great music...we really enjoyed this restaurant and loved sitting in the patio....highly recommend!

I'm super glad they closed the kitchen at 10- and were able to get us very well fed! Mr. Nelson was fantastic and the wait staff were phenomenal! Since it was cool but not cold we opted to sit on the patio, which was nice and well lit. Hated being captured in photos I didn't want to be in since I was not with the folks taking them... I don't like having my photos taken personally just not my thing... lol but otherwise it was nice being on the patio. We started with the Choripan. It's savory buttery and delicious! The spice blends then melds into a citrus zing then followed by the soft buttered bread. It's like a mouth mind meld- 4th wall breaks type of situation. Next time I'll ask for crisper bread cause that would add an extra twist to it- omg lol like the texture to have an extra layer to this effect the whole system is blown wide open. The kid ordered the alchemy burger after prodding Nelson about which he'd choose between her two favorite things lol they're too cute going back and forth over salmon and burgers... She had her eyes rolling while eating it - said it was so flavorful and she loved the fried cheese all on its on but I'm guessing it was wonderful as she didn't really talk much just ate lol I ordered the grilled Picanha steak... with fries. When I say- tender, mind blowingly flavorful, and cooked to perfection at medium... Now, my only damn question is when are we going back???? Seriously one of my new favorite Venezuelan restaurants. Thought the food truck was good.., this was absolutely amazing and delicious doesn't cover it!! Thanks crew! Chefs kiss hit em five times!!!!! ******We ordered dessert to go and will have the brownie and strawberry cheesecake tomorrow with our leftovers- I will update about it!!! read more

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My mom and I adored our dinner at Alchemy! The food was incredible- our two favorite dishes were the Choridam (like a glorified open faced steak sandwich with the best steak, chimichurri sauce and homemade bread ever) and the pork belly bites also with the chimichurri. The choridam is an app but I could eat it as my entree. It's huge. We loved the chimichurri so much that we bought a container of it to take home. The lettuce wraps were good, but needed a sauce with them to round out the flavors. My mom also got a delicious lemon drop martini that was super smooth and not too sweet. The restaurant is super cute with wine along the walls and a sliding ladder. Latin fusion vibes for sure. We had a great server, Solangel. I highly recommend this spot for a date night or a fun girls night. Five stars! read more

Best bite of food during my time in Louisville. I had a Pepita sandwich with pork carnitas and it blew my socks off. Fantastic. Upscale but not boujee. Loved everything about it read more

Alchemy Restaurant - Venezuelan Near Me - Prospect, Kentucky

Best food ever!!! Everything we had was delicious and I can't wait to come back! Service was great too and very accommodating to wanting to sit outside. The place is super cute too and they even had someone playing music while we were there! read more

Loved the place and the food is delicious BUT they don't pick the phone up, so don't waste your time trying to make a reservation by phone. And this is very important in a restaurant! read more

This place is conveniently located in the center of Norton Commons with parking nearby. We made a reservation and the place was packed on a Friday night. The inside was cute and there is also outdoor seating. We got the garlic shrimp and garlic bread; the shrimp was a bit salty but the bread was just right. Our daughter got the spaghetti bolognese, which was average as you'd expect for a kid's menu item, while we got the Caesar salad and the picanha with fries. The steak was perfectly cooked with such a nice char and the fries were also perfect. The Caesar was one of the best I've had despite coming out on a romaine leaf that you had to cut up. I'm excited to try this place again. read more

Greeted and seated but we also enjoy the bar seating. Staff and bartenders are great. I order a smoked manhattan and my wife a smoked old fashioned. We love the garlic shrimp. Chef is very friendly and talented and always stops by to say hello. Last night we tried the iron skillet chicken and the bollongaise which were delicious. The steaks are always well prepared. Very highly recommended Slainte!! read more

The food in absolutely amazing. First time here and will definitely be coming back next time I am in town. Service and music is EXCELLENT! I had the national dish it was DELICIOUS! read more

Alchemy Restaurant - National dish - Venezuelan Near Me - Prospect, Kentucky

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So so good! Perfect date night on a Tuesday. Service was fast and friendly and quality was 10/10, will be back soon! read more

Alchemy Restaurant - Empanada - Venezuelan Near Me - Prospect, Kentucky

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I ordered the ribeye steak and it was extremely fatty. More the. A typical ribeye would be. I asked for it medium and in some parts of the steak it was raw. I was told before I ordered it that there ribeyes and fairly lean cuts but that's as obviously a lie. I would be afraid to order the filet for the simple fact that it would be cooked to the right temperature of medium or medium rare like I ask. Especially since it's a thicker cut. Our server was extremely pushy on wanting us to add food and drinks to our bill. I thought it was very odd until I saw the check. The check automatically adds 20 percent gratuity to it. And yet there is a option to add extra as a tip. It's a bit ridiculous if you ask me. The atmosphere was really nice and our appetizer was good. read more

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We dropped in Alchemy for the first time tonight and had a lovely date night. Everything was super tasty, the atmosphere was relaxed and charming, and it wasn't too loud to enjoy each others' company. Easy and refreshing night out-- would definitely return. read more

Alchemy Restaurant - Bolognese, passion fruit martini - Venezuelan Near Me - Prospect, Kentucky

The food was amazing and the service is great beautiful area. Can't wait to come back!

It was pretty good, but heavy and oily. I would not recommend if you are looking for healthish food. The empanadas were good. I can't really remember what else we had, but I remember it was good, but not sure it's worth the unhealthiness. Affordable and really cool place. read more

I've been wanting to check out the brick and mortar Alchemy restaurant for a while now. I first had it when I went to a concert at Norton Commons when they had their food truck. We went to alchemy and I was not disappointed. The staff was very friendly and the food was extraordinary. The location is very big and they had decorated for the holidays. The night we went wasn't very busy and I was thankful for that. I got to speak to the staff with my rudimentary Spanish and we talked about the food and traveling. Everyone loved their dishes and wants to go back again so that we can have more of it! read more

Hands down the best food, service and ambience. I highly recommend their version of smoked old fashioned. My wife cannot get enough of their fried plantains. read more

Typical Friday nights find my wife and I trying to decide if we are having leftovers from the week's previous meals, whether we are going out, picking up, or having something delivered. Whatever we decide comes with secondary decisions, where, what, when, cuisine, etc.... We finally decided that we wanted to go out so now starts the second round of negotiations, where will we go? This particular Friday was no different, except my wife had thrown in one more caveat to the equation, she wanted outside seating. After working through the usual places we go, my wife came upon Alchemy Restaurant. It sounded good to me, so we made the short 10 min drive from the house and found street parking in front of the restaurant. We walked in, located the reception desk, told them we would like a table for 2 outside and we were quickly escorted to our table on the sidewalk. It seems that smoked cocktails have become my thing, so once again I ordered the Black Walnut Smoked Old Fashion while my wife chose the Raspberry Manhattan. While we waited for our drink order, we scanned the menu and decided on the small Alchemy sampler as our appetizer. We traded our appetizer order for our cocktails. Both drinks were very favorable. All the items available on the platter were very tasty. I really enjoyed the Empanadas, I might add. For our main course, my Wife selected the Caesar salad with grilled chicken, I selected the Pabellon Criollo. The entrees were as good as the appetizer. The shredded flank steak that was served with my Pabellon Criollo was so good I added some rice to absorb the last of the juices left over from the flank steak. And the service, as good as our food. We had the pleasure of Caesar being our server for the evening. He did a fantastic job. Looking forward to returning. read more

Absolutely love Alchemy in Norton Commons! My daughter invited me to join her for dinner. We shared Tostones with pork, yuca frita and choripan. The chimichurri was amazing! I smothered it on the choripan and the tostones. Alexander, our server provided great courteous service with a smile! read more

Alchemy Restaurant - Tostones with pork - Venezuelan Near Me - Prospect, Kentucky

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The very BEST in Louisville!!! Get the sampler. Everything is amazing here! Food, drinks, service. 5 star everything read more

Alchemy Restaurant - Venezuelan Near Me - Prospect, Kentucky

Our first time here and pleasantly surprised. The service was excellent and very friendly. Our waiter was very knowledgeable on the menu and made his recommendations. The food had good presentation and delicious. We sat on the patio and had a good ambiance. Street was not too busy or people walking on the sidewalk. It was pretty relaxing while eating. We will like to return and try more items from the menu! read more

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omg!! this place is AMAZING! the steak pepito (sandwich) is to die for. we get it every time and it never fails. the slaw is also a must try!! their mojito is also soooo good and not too sweet. our servers are always so kind and knowledgeable about the menu and recommendations! you have to try! read more

Great place to try something new. Service was great. Nice touch with patio music. Food did not disappoint on entrees I haven't tried before. The steak appetizer was delicious! read more

I was incredibly loud with obnoxious singer running around with a tuba. Then someone came in for a birthday and it was more annoying singing than being at a kids birthday at Red Robin. The pork was so dry it was inedible. Owner should really think about converting the establishment into a sports bar with pool tables, bar food etc. the layout is perfect for that and it needs to be completely rebranded. Never anyone in there on a regular basis. Only dinner doesn't make a fine establishment. The burgers, which admittedly I did not try, were a wee bit larger than McDonald's size patties yet charged 25 dollars. Drinks are way too high priced as well. read more

I had been pestering my husband to go to Alchemy since they opened at Norton Commons. I liked their booth at the mall, which I visited during a Yelp event, and really liked it. We finally made a reservation for our 36th wedding anniversary. While my dish was 4-star worthy, my husband's dish, my margarita, and dessert were a huge disappointment. We started by ordering a Passion Fruit Margarita for me and a beer for my husband. My margarita was lacking tequila and it was like a big frozen passion fruit juice, good, but not a drink. I ordered Chicken Empanadas, because I've had their beef empanadas, and they were lacking flavor. Let's face it, I make the best beef empanadas. Well, they brought us beef empanadas. The waiter just said "Oh?" surprised, but didn't try to make it right. I ordered the Pasta Fideua Mariscos, seafood linguini cooked al dente, with shrimp, cod, calamari and mussels. This dish was scrumptious, with a good amount of seafood, delicious tomato sauce and garlic bread. One of the mussels had a broken shell and another one was barely open. I put those to the side and really enjoyed the rest. My husband's dish was a huge disappointment. I told him to order a different thing, but he got the Roast Beef Asado. When it came, the "roast" looked like a TV dinner portion of meatloaf covered in a dark gravy. I kid you not, it was less than 1/2" thick and about 4" round. It was served with a large mound of white rice and a side of maduros. The latter was the only thing worth eating. I would take that off the menu. My husband kept telling me, "you know, Costco is still open." So, since it was our anniversary, which by the way, nobody acknowledged, we asked to hear the dessert menu. I remembered trying a delicious bourbon pecan cheesecake at the mall, and was hoping they had it. The waiter, read us the options, and nothing sounded good. Then the waiter mentioned something about orange cheesecake. Well, the orange was a small slice of Pumpkin Spice cheesecake that was hard, not creamy at all, and lacked pumpkin flavor. I was do disappointed, that when the owner/chef came by and asked how was everything, I only said, "OK". Now, if I was the owner, and someone said just ok, I would have asked if I would elaborate. But he said, OK? I said, yes Ok, and he walked away. Also, the reservation said it was our anniversary. I witnessed a conversation about the wife and the hostess where the hostess pointed at us. The wife shrugged her shoulders and walked away. My last observation is that if you are looking for a romantic dinner, this is not the place to go. It is bright, and so loud, that my husband had to sit next to me mid-dinner, so we could hear each other. Would I come back, probably, but it would take some convincing my husband. Again, my Seafood Pasta was first class! read more

A great evening beginning with smoked Old Fashions and live latin music. Nelson and the serving staff were wonderful from appetizers to dessert. read more

0 My wife and I went there tonight. I definitely was hoping for better than we received. It was probably the worst ribeye that I've eaten in town, absolutely no seasoning whatsoever on it and very fatty. I ordered it medium was way overcooked. With the tip and out without getting any alcohol drinks or bill was $100 I definitely won't be back. read more

great food, great service at a great price, how can you go wrong. we highly recommend this place for authentic Venezuelan food !!!