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    Perso

    4.5 (118 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Happy hour specials
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    Bread to dip into the Ricotta Tomato Spread Appetizer (Chef's Dinner)
    Katie B.

    Tried out the Chef's Dinner Menu this time for our visit! Had a reservation and seated promptly in the area close to the kitchen. It was awesome to see the team making the food. Nice wait staff throughout the night. We got the chef's dinner which for 2 people at $55 included 4 appetizers, 2 entrees, and a dessert. Everything we had was so flavorful and delicious. Would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to get several items on the menu.

    Deconstructed pizza, and flatbread!
    Samantha E.

    I visited Perso on a Thursday night with the party of four. We had a reservation and needed it. The place was packed on weeknights they have a tasting menu for $29. This tasting menu is a great value and we all ordered it. I ordered the cod, which was excellent . The appetizers were similar to pizzas and they were fantastic as well. I don't go to Louisville often, but if I went back, I would definitely try to revisit this restaurant .

    Blood orange nonalcoholic margarita with preserved lemon salt.
    Julie B.

    Delicious as always! The sour cherry pork eclair was innovative and a wonderful start to the meal. I appreciate the nonalcoholic cocktails and the preserved lemon salt on the rim of my blood orange NA margarita was delightful.

    Adam A.

    the charcuterie board was about as inspiring as a grocery store deli tray. Nothing terrible, but definitely nothing to write home about. The lamb shank, though, was downright bad--dry, under-seasoned Now, to be fair, I'm from Los Angeles, so my standards might be a little skewed. We're kind of spoiled when it comes to food. But even setting that aside, this just didn't hit the mark. The saving grace? The cucumber salad. Shockingly good. Crisp, flavorful, and perfectly dressed. If I ever came back (not likely), I'd just order three of those and call it a night.

    Sharing some delicious appetizers
    Tim Y.

    Definitely a memorable dining experience. The four of us decided on the Chef's Table menu as recommended by the amazing staff. It was a wonderful family style dinner experience and the bartender was super friendly and made outstanding drinks to complement the delicious food. We shared a large variety of appetizers, four main dishes and a couple desserts and everything tasted so good at a very good price! All four of us were impressed with the meal and we tip our hats to the chef and the amazing staff at Perso!

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    Emily H.

    It's been almost two months since I dined at Perso, and I'm still thinking about it. First off, my biggest suggestion if you want to dine here: Do the prix fixe menu! Perso offers a prix fixe menu, Sunday through Thursday, for just $29. A portion of all prix fixe sales go to Blessings in a Backpack, which helps feed local children who suffer from food insecurity. Through this menu, you get the pick of a starter, entree and dessert, and if you go with others ordering from this menu, you could order pretty much everything on it. And this menu blew me away! For the starters, we tried the Brussels Sprouts Salad, Apple and Radicchio and Salsiccia alla Pizzaiola. The Brussels Sprouts Salad with its copious cheese and sprouts was the star for me, though all three were wonderful. Not a snoozer among them. For my entree, I got the Barchetta di Pane, which is served in a bread boat (!!!), with pomodoro, fontina, confit garlic and herbs. This comes out on a large platter with a scissors to cut through the bread. More entrees should come with scissors! Think of this like pizza bread amped up to 11. Hands down the best thing I ate. We also tried the desserts. Loved the ice cream! Perso also stands out for cocktails. The ambiance of Perso was cool with a bit of an Italian cafe flair. We ate at an outdoor table to soak up what we figured was one of the final warm nights of the year, but there are indoor tables as well. And after you're done, you can head into the back patio for its Segreto Garden Bar ("segreto" means "secret" in Italian). Another supremely cool spot to take in. It's open March through October. Love that Shelby Park has such cool, delicious spots like Perso. Definitely one of a kind!

    Jane R.

    Delish!! The pre fix menu is fire. They have a range of options for $29 on the weekdays for apps, entrees, and desserts. I had this Kohlrabi with walnuts, the brisket, and a chocolate gelato. So good and you can't beat the price!

    Appetizers of chef's menu
    Joanna S.

    Wow, what an experience! Divine night out. Loved leaving the choices to the chef and enjoying a variety of options. The appetizers were the star of the show. Excellent cocktails and wine, too. A must!

    Chef's choice Apple dessert -- Louisville restaurant week special
    Claudia E.

    So, so impressive, I absolutely loved this place. I unfortunately came here alone, sat at the bar. It was restaurant week and my husband and his brothers wanted to go to a basketball game. I dropped them off and had a hell of a meal on my own. I started with the crostino di tonno. I love raw tuna, but cooked tuna skeeves me out. This changed my whole perspective, and was an incredible way to start the meal. Then came the osso bucco. It was so perfect and tender. The sauces that accompanied it were perfect. I capped off the dinner with the chef's choice apple dessert, which was wonderful as well. The ambiance and locale were also stunning! I didn't even feel like I was in Louisville when walking in and around the restaurant. It felt so upscale. I really cannot wait to be back, and take some people next time! Highly recommend.

    Serey E.

    Chef's table was incredible. All the foods were very well balanced in flavor. Very well prepared!

    The salmon was cooked perfectly
    Sandra M.

    After several previous excellent experiences dining at Perso, I knew I had to take my mom here for her birthday meal. The Chef's Tasting experience is the best deal you can get for upscale dining. For $55 each, we got 4 starters, 2 mains, and dessert. We loved the variety of dishes served. Each one was prepared carefully and presented beautifully. Service was incredibly warm and welcoming. I love this place!

    Shrub 75 in the back and Lavender Manhattan in foreground
    Conroy D.

    Perso is about a seven minute walk from our house, but we have only gone there one time for a date. That night was finally in December 2024 to celebrate a late Christmas. After spending a lot of money on traveling, we wanted a nice dinner but at a more budget-friendly cost. We picked a Sunday because that is one of days they have a $30 prix fixe menu with an app, entree, and dessert. Somehow, even though space is limited and it's a popular place, my wife was able to get us a last minute reservation. Even the bar seats are reserved, so we felt very fortunate. We were seated in the back room where you're surrounded by a working kitchen and a lot of hustle and bustle. As the evening went on, the atmosphere became slightly less enjoyable as other groups were seated and gave the servers very little room to maneuver. The cocktail was really enjoyable. We had a glass of red wine for our second drink, which was great for the price point. For food, I picked the Salsiccia Alla Pizzanola, Springer chicken, and ice cream. The pizza app was amazing! I ate it slow because I wanted to enjoy every bite. For my entree, the chicken was cooked perfect, but it was admittedly a more bland flavor than I was expecting. I forget what the ice cream was, but that was also awesome. My wife also enjoyed her meal. Definitely open to trying this again. Despite the packed room, it was a great dinner and I strongly recommend for a date night. Based on some of the food I saw around me, I'm very excited to try more items on the menu. And next time, we will book a space in the front room or at the bar - far in advance.

    Branzino
    Saphace A.

    This restaurant was on my friend's list for a while. It used to be Scarlet's bakery which had closed a few years back. The space looks about the same but of course, looks more upscale. We had a reservation, but for a Tuesday night we didn't need one. A few groups here and there, but most tables weren't filled. We started off with some cocktails from the menu and then decided to do the prix fixe since it was a good deal. We both got the tuna crostini as the starter. Delicious and a nice crunch from the flatbread! Not heavy either! For entrees, my friend opted for the pasta while I got the branzino. Deliciously cooked with a nice crispiness! I also enjoyed the taste of the tomato sauce on my friend's pasta. For dessert, we got the fig streusel. It was kinda small which was perfect after already eating an appetizer and an entree. Great presentation! And not too sweet! The service was good. Our server was attentive and brought out our food in a timely way. She made sure to keep our glasses of water filled. It was a fun vibe! They played a lot of throw back music from the 80s through the 2000s so I enjoyed that a lot! Parking is parallel. I probably could've circled around to find a spot but I was in a rush and parked just a block away.

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    Great food, atmosphere, and service. The drinks and ricotta were definitely the standouts!

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    Jess the bartender was amazing!! Wonderful conversation and delicious drinks! Austin took such good care of us, answered all our questions

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    The service was fine. The food was pretty good too! I don't understand why my dirty martini was pink though?

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