A Bar Vetti brunch is 5-star, 10/10 status! So many options and it's so good. I didn't get to go for the brunch special for the 3 course brunch deal but this was still divine. A must try is the tiramisu pancakes. And I also had the meatballs and will say it had a lot of sauce but other than that it was delicious. read more

bar Vetti - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Had a great experience here. The food was delicious, our server was attentive and friendly and the ambience was perfect for a night downtown. Everyone kept telling us the Caesar salad was the best and we didn't believe them... we were wrong. It was fantastic! We also got the focaccia, the carbonara and the orecchiette. All of which were delicious. For drinks, we recommend the paper plane and the mother wolf (their espresso martini). Highly recommend this spot! read more

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Bar Vetti was one establishment we dined in during our time in Kentucky. If you enjoy a Ceasar salad, then you must have one here! We split the half order and it was plenty for us as a start to our meal. We also shared a pizza and the spicy broccolini side dish. Every item was well prepared and tasted delicious! The service was also fantastic. We will definitely return if we are back in the area! read more

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It's been five years since I first visited bar Vetti, when it was in its previous location, and it's as delicious as I remember! My best friend and I came here recently for a girl's night. Pasta on a cool winter night -- doesn't get much better than that. I went with my pasta favorite, cacio e pepe. I love that this dish has become a thing. And this rigatoni was as good as when I last got it at bar Vetti. It was pepper-y and cheese-y. It was a perfect enough portion to fill me up without making me feel overly full. I also like the choice of using rigatoni with this. It is such a great carrier for the sauce, unlike spaghetti. We also split some focaccia bread. Just perfect. IMO bar Vetti has the best Italian in Louisville, and even better, the vibe isn't stuffy and overly formal. It's a fun, fuschia-filled spot with friendly staff. Our waitress chatted with us for a bit and recommended some great wines. The prices are a bit steep but so worth it. And the owner has a reputation for fairly paying the staff, so I feel better knowing that what I pay is going toward that. Again, best Italian in Louisville. Get it! read more

bar Vetti - Rigatoni Cacio e Pepe - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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I really enjoyed this place for several reasons. We had great service, delicious creative beverages and food options, modern clean upbeat scenery & it was located in a convenient centralized location. Bar Vetti is attached to the Marriott brand hotel & can be accessed through a door in the lobby. My brother & I stayed there so this was an extra convenience. read more

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Service was attentive and friendly. Food had nice flavors and good portions. Love the ambiance. Affordably priced. read more

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Eater had this place listed and it dod not disappoint. Tasty simple mixed green salad. The Bucatini was so delicious. The rich beef matched perfectly with the glass of Sangiovese. Heaven. Cool and hip atmosphere and nice and helpful bartenders. read more

bar Vetti - Bucatini - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Not to be dramatic but this is THE best pasta dish I have ever had. I am a big cheese lover, and when I saw pasta and meat sauce on a bed of ricotta I know I had to get it. Highly recommend coming here for amazing food, chill atmosphere, and refreshing cocktails. read more

bar Vetti - Orecchiette - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner, Bar Vetti is a favorite spot in NuLu. I typically enjoy everything I have here. For brunch, I love the McVetti sandwich with potatoes, be sure to get extra calabrian sauce to dip in. They typically have lunch specials during the week which are an amazing deal. For dinner, the cacio e pepe or the carbonara are my go-tos. I can also highly recommend the beets & ricotta, meatball burger, and chocolate budino Oh and they make some kickass cocktails and have a great wine menu, I like starting my meal with a lillet blanc. I gave 4 star out of 5 for two reasons: - The music is a bit too loud in the evenings - Depending what you order (Carbonara), it can be very salty. I think it has to do with the cut of meat used but if the meat is that salty, no other salt should be added to the dish. read more

We had the orecchiette, which was delicious. We also had the burrata and collard greens. Everything was super tasty and reasonably priced with generous portion sizes. Would highly recommend. read more

bar Vetti - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

The food was fantastic and the service was truly wonderful, attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience even better. I had such a great time enjoying it all with my girlfriends. It's a perfect spot for a fun night out downtown, and I'll definitely be back! read more

Swanky and trendy are NOT words I use to describe myself. These ARE words I would use to describe bar Vetti. Since I do not typically visit swanky, trendy spots, my recent sojourn to bar Vetti was a rare treat, one by which I was pleasantly surprised. The service is EXCELLENT. Our server just happened to be vegan, and as such was incredibly helpful at pointing me toward menu options that would not only be safe, but also delicious. I happily devoured Blue Dog sourdough, the mixed green salad with a truly inspired red wine balsamic vinaigrette, and spaghetti pomodoro. Oh, you might say in a sarcastic voice - spaghetti pomodoro - what an inventive vegan option. And I would respond with - WAIT UNTIL YOU TRY IT. The spaghetti: perfect texture. The sauce: perfect balance of garlic, tomatoes, and basil. The portion size: very generous for a swanky, trendy establishment. I typically do not choose to visit places that charge $27 for pasta, but I can say unequivocally that this pasta is worth it. Although I don't often dine at swanky, trendy restaurants, bar Vetti may be changing my mind. read more

bar Vetti - Spaghetti Pomodoro - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Sat at bar, good service and pizza was good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was packed on a Thursday and only had to wait 10 minutes[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I went back to bar Vetti with family. We all ordered different pasta dishes so we could try a little of each. They were all amazing. We agreed we couldn't pick a favorite. The service is always great. It was a Friday night and the vibe was fun and exciting. I definitely recommend reservations. read more

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Came here with my husband for an appetizer and drinks just to see what all the hype was. This place doesn't disappoint. Parking is a bit of a pain but other than that the food, service, and drinks are super delicious. As another reviewer stated, it's definitely a " Treat Yo Self " dining experience and a definite must if you're in the Nulu area. read more

Came here a while back for the first time, sat outside, didn't get very good service nor was the food spectacular that visit. We got the chicken Parmesan and focaccia. Kept hearing so many good things about this place so had to come back and give it a 2nd try. Made reservations for inside and did more research on the menu and the 2nd visit was much better! The service was pretty good, much more attentive than when we sat outside and the gentleman working the host stand was very friendly. The inside was very cute with music playing. We ordered the fancy pepperoni pizza and the bucatini pasta. I thought the pizza was amazing. I loved the touch of honey with the pepper and pepperoni. The pasta was just okay, I liked the noodles but wasn't a fan of the sauce it came in for some reason. But overall much better experience and food for our 2nd visit! read more

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Have heard but never got a chance to try till tonight. Drilling thru NuLu, which I highly recommend!, we tried this place. It's connected to the AC hotel...which you automatically think, oh it's a hotel restaurant, probably "ok". Well.... We were shocked! First it was very busy for a Monday night, especially post-Covid. But it wasn't so crowded that service was affected. We sat at the bar and bar tender was not thing but professional. On top of everything and answered any questions for newbies. We had their aperol spritz and old fashion. Both were both of the best we have had in a long time. Highly recommend! For food we had fresh baked focaccia with oil and vinegar. The bread was the best focaccia we have had! Warm, salty, crust, just perfect. Order of the meatballs, which again, some of these we have had. Came with grilled wheat'ish/multigrain bread that was amazing. Had we known that it came with bread we would of skipped the focaccia but then again.... You can't have enough bread, right?? The marinara over meatballs was perfect. A little sweet, a little herby, just enough to off set the meatballs. A We also split the rigatoni- cacio e pepe. Traditionally its made spaghetti noodles but the short rigatoni was perfect to share. Creamy, peppery, salty. Spot on. Others around us ordered it with a fried chicken cutlet on top...which looked like a game changer. Definitely will try that way next time. We saw they have an espresso maker.... Which is grounds for perfect espresso martini...which they have. But that's next time. Overall, amazing experience and can't wait to try again. Oh and it's completely chill since connected to hotel. So come in shorts and t. Come in a suit. Doesn't matter just show up! read more

bar Vetti - Meatballs, Focaccia, rigatoni Cacio e Pepe, aperol spritz - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Service was great, cutest little spot, and every bite of food was amazing! Can't go wrong with their pasta! read more

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Only had drinks but the margaritas were good Service was good Great ambiance I didn't have food or appetizers read more

I had such a great experience at bar Vetti. Everybody was happy to be at work. Very welcoming as we opted to sit at the bar. The bartenders made drink suggestions to us. We were feeling the Christmas spirit and ordered from the Holiday drink menu. I got the "Bye Buddy, I hope you find your dad" and my friend had the "Angels with Filthy souls". It tasted so yummy tho. I did take pics of our drinks. We only had drinks but I'm definitely coming back for dinner. read more

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I dined at bar Vetti for my birthday. Our server was new and she did a decent job. We ordered focaccia to start and the balsamic oil was yummy. For entrees we ordered pizza Margarita, chicken piccata and spaghetti pomodora with meatballs. I'd say the overall thought is average. There was nothing that stood out as delicious and service was fair. I wish I could say something more positive but average is the best I can do. read more

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Excellent menu options and the food was superb. Refreshing drinks on a hot day all served prior to our food, which doesn't happen in a lot of other restaurants. A plus service. Quiet enough for conversation but didn't hear the people at the next table. Modern vibe. Overall incredible experience. read more

Great service and ambiance - this brunch was exceptional! Maybe our new go-to. It was all so flavorful. read more

bar Vetti - Tiramisu pancakes - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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I'm glad I found bar Vetti. This popular spot was great for brunch. Reservations are a must. Both the hostess and the server were great. It's bright and airy inside. I had an espresso, the pecan bomboloni and the eggplant parm sandwich. Everything was delicious. I'm sad the don't do cappuccino, but my espresso gave me the hit I need. I'm obsessed with bomboloni and this pecan ricotta take was so good. They were light, fluffy, and served hot. You could not stop eating them. The sandwich and fries were also excellent, if a bit messy. And the portion was huge. I'd love to return for dinner and cocktails. read more

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We've come here a lot over the years and it's consistent. Even when they add new dishes they're still wonderful. Great Caesar. Great pizza. Great pasta. What else do you need! read more

This is the second time dining at Bar Vetti, but my first time at this new location. The outside is brightly lit with a pink neon sign. Loved the look and layout of the new space. We were immediately greeted and sat at a corner high top table. It was a busy night, so it took our server a little while to get to us but he was extremely friendly and helpful. We ordered drinks which arrived quickly. The wine list isn't very long and glasses range from $12-17. I opted for a glass of Prosecco, which was delicious and light. Then we ordered appetizers including the butternut squash panazella salad and burrata cheese. The salad was Ah-mazing! The croutons were very crunchy, paired with creamy butternut squash purée and roasted butternut squash with other veggies. I would go back just for the salad! The burrata was good but a little plain compared to the salad. For an entree I ordered the margarita pizza, which was $20. I also ordered the spicy dipping sauce for another $1. The pizza crust was perfect, soft in the middle and crunchy crust. It was also a nice sized portion. The cheese wasn't melted but I liked the take on this version. I would recommend this restaurant and can't wait to go back to try some other items. read more

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Came here for brunch and was so happy with the food! Everything was delicious! The service was also pretty great with more than just my server stopping by to check in. I appreciated that. The atmosphere is great, pretty calm for a Sunday brunch in what I think is a busy area. Looking forward to my next visit! read more

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Love, Love, Love this place. I follow Bar Vetti on IG and the Valentine's Brunch post showing the Chocolate Covered Cherry Pancakes caught my eye. I made reservations which I highly recommend. The atmosphere is inviting to say the least. I do believe in the few moments I was standing there I was singing to Never ending story. Great music and great vibe. The Brunch menu has something for everyone. The cocktail & spirits menu is longer than the actual food menu. The coffee will put hair on your chest which I love. Strong and hot. It definitely woke me up. We decided to get something savory and something sweet to share. I chose the Farmer's Breakfast and he chose the Chocolate Covered Cherry Pancakes. I don't know about y'all; but, we swap out plates to try a little bit of everything. The farmers breakfast was delicious. The sausage is spicy hot which is my favorite. The grilled focaccia was light and perfect to dip in the Jake's Country Gravy (this is a MUST add on!!) the potatoes were crispy and the eggs were cooked to perfection. Let's move onto the show stopper....Chocolate Covered Cherry Pancakes. Y'all. ............................... Y'all this was the bomb.com. Fluffy pancakes layered with amerena cherry mascarpone, chocolate ganache and cocoa nibs and an angel kiss of powdered sugar. This was so indulgent and decadent. I think I closed my eyes after that first bite. Thank you Chef for this masterpiece. The staff there is top notch. So sweet so attentive and a breath of fresh air. I've already made reservations for us to go back and have their homemade pasta. I think this just might be my favorite hangout. read more

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Bar Vetti is my GO TO!!! It always hits and never misses. I absolutely love this place and am always happy to give them all of my money. Every time I bring someone here, they love it. The food, service and ambiance is always top notch. read more

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I had the best espresso martini I've ever had in my life at this place. My friends and I sat at the bar and the bartenders were extremely lovely. We got the cheese to start off with, which was fantastic and the crostinis served with it were nice and crispy. For dinner, I chose the Caccio Pepe for dinner which had an interesting take with rigatoni noodles. It was exceptionally delicious. I would say that this place is great if you're looking for a fancier ambiance, but ultimately the cocktails are the key here. read more

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I love coming here for drinks. The Hugo Spritz is my favorite. I will say my last two experiences here have included terrible service by the bartenders which is disappointing. Not attentive, and acted like it was an inconvenience when an order was made or even simply asking for the check. read more

This swanky, yes swanky... establishment is a super cute Kentucky-Italian restaurant. Still casual, happy hour feel. With a vast bourbon Selection and delectable Italian favorites, it's a breathe of amazing air. It's not your typical white table clothe Italian restaurant. Decor: Clean, Hotel Bar/Restaurant chic. With live greenery every where. Food: Bucatini-LISTEN!!!!! This dish is nothing short of amazing. I'm sure the best thing on the menu. It's a Sugo inspired masterpiece. Riddles with slow cooked braised beef, it's a show stopper. read more

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Dropped in for a casual solo dinner, happy to watch the place fill up while I sampled a variety of dishes & wine pairings. The wine list has a lovely variety of options by the glass, several Italian, all with detailed tasting notes. I started with a not-too-sweet Lambrusco and their award-winning Caesar on Mediha's recommendation. I love a good Caesar, but this one is truly unique, with the savory anchovy balanced by a touch of apple-sweet, a dash of citrus, and an exciting crunch compliments of their house-made granola - a delightful alternative to the typical crouton. Next I tried the medium-bodied Super Tuscan with the seasonal Roasted Cauliflower. Cauli could have had a better char, although was not overcooked. Flavor-wise, the delightful emulsion of citrus, earthy seaweed, and warming Calabrian chili carried the dish, especially paired with golden raisins and crisp breadcrumbs. White grapes were a little texturally confusing, but not upsetting. I was most excited about the pasta, as it's all made in-house. I'm a sucker for Cacio e Pepe, but was recommended to have the Carbonara (which I also love), and was happy to find the best of both worlds with a perfect harmony of rich cream, Pecorino Romano, and fresh cracked black pepper sitting among chunks of local bacon, which is lean and has a flavor profile somewhere between aged ham and salami. The fusilli is in lovely long strands, very satisfying, although a little beyond Al dente. I should have stopped there because I was quite full, and continued following Mediha's wonderful advice, but instead was a sucker for chocolate and had the Budino. Sadly, I can't recommend this one without major changes. The chocolate mousse and whipped cream are both quite nice, but separated by a thick layer of do-nothing pecans and quite awful olive oil tinged by medicinal orange. I had to pour off the syrupy elixir and ask for more flake salt to make it palatable. I did hear the Pistachio Olive Oil Cake is their speciality and would love to sample on a return trip! Overall, service was impeccable, vibe is fun and upscale, food is great quality and you can trust the servers who are incredibly passionate and knowledgeable. Definitely a must-try! read more

bar Vetti - The better than classic Caesar - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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As a Black pepper fanatic, let me just say I was absolutely in love with the White Pie (pizza). It was so refreshing, I split it with a friend but honestly wouldn't have been upset with leftovers if I had ordered a full one for myself! Cocktails were fun, the bar looked really nice for a date night. I would definitely come back here again to try some new menu items or maybe just get the same pizza again! read more

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Bar Vetti continues to be one of the best spots in Louisville. The space is cozy, comfortable and ambient enough for vibes but not so loud you can't carry a conversation. The food offerings are always on point and delicious. The staff are always courteous and friendly. Always a great time at Bar Vetti. An absolute must. read more

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Bar Vetti is in on Market Street in the Nulu neighborhood in downtown Louisville. It's connected to AC Hotel by Marriott. The plants lining the walls and greenery above the bar add visual interest, along with neon lit Bar Vetti signs that add to the trendy aesthetic. It's a fun space that is well-suited for a girls night out. I ordered the following- Caesar Salad- (half size) roma crunch lettuce, dried apple and anchovy dressing (automatically comes on the side), everything granola, parmesan. Orecchiette- Jake's county sausage ragù, basil, ricotta, breadcrumbs. Hugo Spritz- St. German elderflower liqueur, soda, Cinzano Prosecco, mint I've heard that the Caesar salad rivals any other in the city. I can confirm, it's the best I've ever had. It was a half size and still huge. This is a must-try starter. The Orecchiette was plated on top of a generous amount of ricotta, adding the perfect balance to the spice of the sausage. My cocktail was good, but I didn't find it to be extraordinary. I sampled the tiramisu gelato and it was excellent; the cocoa was complimented by sea salt. This combination made it stand apart from similar desserts. Overall, the service was satisfactory. Our server was knowledgeable and helpful in describing the menu and helping us place our orders. It was nearly 20 minutes before I was offered a water, but otherwise she was attentive. I would give the food five stars. The noise level was a bit louder than I would like, but that is a matter of personal preference. The bathrooms are oddly far from the tables, located behind the bar in the hotel lobby next door. There weren't hand towels and I didn't enjoy drying my hands with Kleenex. The food though, it was top-notch. For the price range and fine food that Bar Vetti offers, I would expect more accessible restroom facilities and some means to dry my hands without having to use my pants. I would also expect to be greeted within the first fifteen minutes of sitting down, at a minimum. The food itself was phenomenal. read more

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So delish! It was a busy week day with many in town for bourbon and beyond. They were able to squeeze us in for a late dinner. We each had a cocktail the old fashioned was pretty average but good. We started with the focaccia and beet salad. Both were excellent. The beet salad with ricotta was well balanced and the pistachios added great texture. We ended with the lobster pasta which had a surprising kick to it. Overall great experience and service. read more

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This is the best meal I have had in my life! The Caesar salad is truly the best Caesar salad I've ever had in my life. I've traveled a lot and this was an incredible experience 10 out of 10 recommend! read more

Yum, Yum , Yum!! The irritating... We visited this place on a Sunday around noon. There were only a few occupied tables inside, but were told they were all reserved, so we had to sit outside. I will say when we finished, the majority of the same tables were unoccupied. This left me a little sour, just because it was overcast and had been misting a little before we sat. Now back to the 5-star review. EVERYTHING was outstanding. I forgot to take pictures until I got the donut balls in mascarpone. The menu was a brunch/lunch menu, so we were not able to order the pasta and dinner dishes, but food we ordered was beyond delicious! We had an eggplant parm sandwich which was tender and seasoned with great marinara (ask for a little more.) Then we had the burrata plate which was creamy and the bread was a great compliment. In addition, I ordered one strawberries and cream pancake and these cinnamon sugar donuts in mascarpone and nuts. OMG, my husband was lick info the bowl. It was all amazing!!! Our server was very attentive and the assistant manager was so friendly. read more

bar Vetti - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

If you're searching for a fantastic, upscale Italian joint, bar Vetti is your place!! I had heard of it for years, in my mind it seemed to be one of the most talked about Italian restaurants in Louisville. I never saw it when it was in its old location, but now that it is connected to a hotel in the heart of Nulu, I passed by it all the time and got more curious every time I saw it. While my fiance and I were downtown for an event and were looking for a dinner spot, it felt like the perfect time to give it a shot. I would recommend making reservations, if possible. I didn't think I needed to for coming in right when they opened on a Tuesday evening, but we were told we could be seated if we were finished within an hour and a half (which, of course, was not an issue at all.) Italian is not always my first choice, but was wanting to get some after not having any for a while. Little did I know, this place was going to provide a whole foodie experience!! From the bread to their pizza, everything was so good. The crust was glazed with a sweet, honey-like sauce and it was *chef's kiss* This is a perfect date night spot. I'd recommend it to visitors too, it's a great place to check out some of the best of Louisville's foodie scene! read more

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