The veggie frittata was fluffy & fresh; potatoes were crispy outside but soft & pillowy inside; the pistachio & Nutella waffle was great- the waffle is lemony which was a great contrast with the Nutella. My companion liked his prosciutto eggs Benedict but we thought the hollandaise sauce was more cheese like & the meat seemed just like bacon. Service was great but like most everywhere, they are understaffed, so patience is necessary. The one issue I had is the acoustics. We sat in the bar area but felt like we were sitting right next to a couple tables in the dining area because of how the sound traveled. read more

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This Italian restaurant might feel a little overpriced at first glance, but the quality of the food makes it easy to see why. The pasta is made fresh in-house, and you can really taste the difference in both the texture and flavor. It gives the dishes that authentic, homemade feel that's hard to find. Everything we tried was absolutely delicious and clearly made with fresh ingredients. The flavors are vibrant and well-balanced, and it's obvious that a lot of care goes into the preparation. The portions are also quite large, so you definitely get a satisfying meal. The appetizers are fantastic and a great way to start the meal, and the menu doesn't stop at pasta. They also offer excellent pizzas and a variety of entrees, which makes it easy for everyone at the table to find something they'll enjoy. What really stands out is the consistency. Each visit delivers the same great taste and freshness, which makes it a reliable spot when you're craving quality Italian food. While the prices run a bit higher than some places, the fresh pasta, generous portions, and consistently great ingredients make it well worth the visit. Some of our favorites are the arancini always fresh; Pasta fried to a crisp on the outside and savory beef on the inside, the farro and arugula salad; fresh and crisp lettuce, farro, dried cherry, goat cheese a perfect flavor combo with the delicate but sweet champagne vinaigrette;the ham and ricotta pizza; delicious every single time with a perfect crust and a slight honey drizzle to make it sweet and savory; vodka pasta the most delectable and creamy sauce that keeps us coming back as it truly is the best vodka sauce I have ever had. Dessert wise, the best deal is the tiramisu, none of the other options really impress for the price. read more

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Really cool ambiance. Good for date night or a night out with friends. There is a free parking lot on the side and street parking as well. The only reason I gave it a 4 was because the tables were very close. I literally heard every conversation by me and seemed like the servers were also having a hard time getting through. Pretty tight to get around. All of our food was amazing except for the archani balls. We actually sent those back. They had no seasoning inside them and just tasted like a fried meatball- with no seasoning. We also got the create your own charcuterie board. We at a lot of that. Very good. I had the pork chop. Such an amazing flavor with the apple butter. I was excited to have leftovers. Everything went well together. The rest of my party had the calamari and the vodka sauce with chicken Parmesan on top. They loved it too. I definitely would go back. The food was really good. read more

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Me and my husband decided to try this spot. We had a Groupon for $100 worth of food. We started our dinner with the rice balls, caprese and mussels appetizers. All of the appetizers were good except for the rice balls. They were too salty! The caprese salad was delicious but would have preferred thinner sliced tomato. The mussels were absolutely delicious. The best thin on the menu. For our entree my husband opted for the chicken parmaigiano and I got the lasagna. The entrees were not good!!! The chicken tasted like it was processed and the lasagna was not very tasty. Our waiter was excelled though and really enjoyed her service. read more

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Sarino is a place for celebration dinners or a Just because you want a great meal prepared by a chef that is always consistent. WE live near by and are so happy they have stayed open and have nice dinners and wonderful homemade pasta and spectacular Italian food. My husband loves their pork chops that taste like no others, hard to describe the sauce and flavor. I got the Bolognese this nite and it as always was like an old grandmas recipe. We like to sit in the bar area as the staff is always so friendly and helpful. The place has a feeling of family. Try it out if you are looking for authentic home made Italian dishes and home made pasta this is your place. Oh yes and the bread is home made too and so so tasty served with olive oil and balsamic drizzle. read more

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We came here for my wife's birthday. It's a little dark when you first enter, but the ambience is perfect. There is a nice looking stocked bar towards the back, and tables all around, including outdoor seating for nicer days. We were seated promptly and given a drink menu. They have numerous wines, bourbons, and other alcoholic beverages. For non it's coke, Diet Coke, ginger ale, maybe a couple others. I ordered the calamari as a side. For entrees we ordered carbonara, my wife ordered the bolognese, and our nephew ordered the pork chop. The carbonara is pretty good, very cheesy and rich though. The bolognese was terrific, nice meat sauce over some noodles with Parmesan. And the pork chop I'm told was pretty good as well. Prices are on the higher side, but for a pretty authentic Italian restaurant we wasn't surprised. Our server was great, gave recommendations for drinks and foods and was very knowledgeable about any questions we had asked. There is a private parking lot for this restaurant, and if all of the spots are taken, they do offer street parking around the restaurant. read more

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Amazing food, location, and staff. Been many times and always enjoyed myself. Brunch and dinner both are excellent.

We had a great experience for our dinner. Their food was delicious and was served beautifully plated. Hubby ordered the prixe for restaurant week. Caesar salad was his starter he said it was fine. He then had the Grilled Chops and they were the star. Well seasoned, juicy and the apple butter had the perfect balance of sweetness. The pancetta with onions on the green beans were also a great accompaniment and perfectly cooked. He finished with a cannoli and loved it! Wonderfully crunchy with not overly sweet filling, even the fruit accompaniment was perfectly ripe. I had the arancini, an aromatic seasoning with the saffron and crispy outer made for a delicious bite. The marinara added acidity to keep it interesting. The bolognese has great chunks of meat and al dente tagliatelle. The portions were filling and the service was speedy. I enjoy an atmosphere that allows table conversations and we conversed easily even as the seating filled around us. Dim lighting still allowed us to see the menu and the waitress assisted in wine pairing that was spot on. We will return, but so glad they participated in Restaurant Week. It gave us the perfect opportunity to try this new to us place. read more

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Came here for brunch on a saturday, not very busy which is why I was surprised that our server didn't check on us that much. I ordered the chicken parm sandwich which was delicious, it came with crispy potatoes which were in fact crispy and cooked to perfection. I loved the vibes of the restaurant inside and outside, definitely beautiful. My only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is because the service wasn't great, it was just ok. read more

Sarino - restaurant - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Finally tried brunch at Sarino's after numerous dinner visits and couldn't believed I hadn't reviewed it. The house made focaccia and oil side is my favorite appetizer, the salmon is and you can't go wrong with any of the house made pastas with generous portions. For brunch with tried the Benedict, breakfast pizza and a cannoli for desert. The pizza was delicious and well sized. The eggs Benedict was smaller but very good and a bit spicy. And the cannoli- as good as it looks. read more

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We made reservations weeks ago and were so excited about the menu. However when we went on Valentine's Day there was only a prefix menu and you could not order anything that wasn't on the menu. This should have been noted when we made the reservation. They did let us choose things à la cart from the menu instead of having to get the full Five course meal, but the prices were inflated from what was on the original menu. As far as the food, the seafood risotto was not hot, the bolognese was ok, and the vodka sauce dish had shrimp that were chewy and overcooked. I would not recommend or return. The service was not great, but the waitress was trying to be personable. read more

First time visit this place. The place wasn't too bad, it is just little loud. I didn't know that they have parking lot. There wasn't much choices for cocktails like bourbon. I might have overlook. I was there for pizza week. Their pizza, margarita pizza is so good. It is nice and simple and it is good with glass of wine. read more

Sarino - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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This restaurant is absolutely phenomenal and very authentic Italian cuisine. Great ambiance, excellent customer service, and economical priced. Highly recommend for brunch or dinner! read more

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I've been quite a few times at this point and it has been pretty good. The drinks aren't my favorite and usually will just settle for a glass of wine. What is my favorite is their pork chop. I ordered the risotto once and didn't care much for it. Not enough risotto. Way to "juicy" for me. The shrimp scampi is pretty good but the star of the show is definitely the pork chops and will likely be my go to when I visit. read more

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Walking in we were sat quickly. The calamari started off the meal so well. My wife ordered the lasagna. The portion was insanely large, just a bit too heavy on the sage for her taste. The pork chop with the apple butter changed my life. The shrimp scampi has a great lemon flavor.casual dining, but nice setting. read more

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I visited Sarino a couple of weeks ago for the first time in a while, and there were some highlights and some not-so-great moments. First, for the good, I ended up getting the pea pesto as my entree. This is a new take on pesto I've never had before, and would definitely get this again. If you're a pea fan especially, this dish is for you. OK, now the not-so-good: I got the pea pesto because I had to send back my prosciutto arugula pizza. I've NEVER sent a dish back. But this was inedible. The biggest problem was that the dough in the center was not cooked. It was mushy. And the prosciutto was so thick that even if the crust was cooked all the way through, you couldn't bite through the prosciutto easily. When I sent it back, the server remarked that this style of pizza meant that the crust was softer. I get that, but again, this wasn't a question of softness but the fact that it wasn't cooked. She did replace my order with the pesto, though, so I'm happy for that. The ambiance here is great, and it was easy to get a reservation. Our server was also attentive. I would come back, but I wouldn't get the pizza. read more

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In short the food is fine, but it is expensive for what you get in portion and quality. The food was fine. We got the chicken parm and a pizza. I was actually taken back by the prices. While the food was nice it should have been 7-9 dollars cheaper and it would have felt worth it. At the current prices its not something i would personally tell someone else to go too if they were coming to town. The server was nice but i think something was going wrong with the hostess system because they were writing things down, but thats seems just like a weird incident not the normally, but they were nice and pleasant during interactions. I saw someone else mention it but is is a very loud place and I'm not sure why. But I've been in tighter spaces that are not as loud so it must just be the building, but there were some other patrons that felt like they were just yelling to try and talk. I will also say not every table is the same. The table we sat at seemed to have the lacquer starting to age so it was sticky even though it was clean, but the tables next to use were not sticky and seemed in better condition. read more

I have been wanting to try Sarino for a while and I'm a sucker for brunch so I thought I'd kill two birds with one stone and bring my parents here for our annual pre-Christmas date. My husband and I made reservations for 4 at 11:30 on a Saturday. Totally not needed as the restaurant was empty but I wanted to be on the safe side. We started with the burrata toast and it was so good! Creamy, lemony, and crunchy. Absolutely perfect! I chose the shrimp and grits for my meal as it is my favorite brunch dish. It wasn't my favorite but it was tasty. The rest of the table enjoyed their prosciutto benedicts and chicken parm. I will definitely return for dinner! read more

I returned to Sarino with a large party of co-workers. Our reservation was at 5:30p and the restaurant was empty but filled up during our time there. Service was great, especially considering we had a group of 12 people. Like the first visit the food was only an average experience that does not match the price of entrees. I can't imagine returning for Sarino for anything more than a cocktail. Dishes tried: * Bruschetta: disappointing! The topping of marinated tomatoes and onions was abundant but the bread came across as stale. * Calamari: not a personal preference for me, but boy did it smell. More than one person at the table commented on the fishy smell. * Farro and arugula salad: Delicious! Loved the champagne vinaigrette and toppings. I requested no walnuts. * Ham and risotto pizza: the concept was great and the toppings came together well. However, the crust was so dry and not worth eating. *Wine specials: half-price bottles on Wednesday. Enjoyed splitting a bottle with two friends. Private parking lot and street parking available. read more

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Nice place for a night out! Overall a little overpriced for what you get, but I've always gotten good service and the space is cozy - great for a celebration! read more

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My husband and I were recently in Louisville for a week and tried several Italian restaurants, and Sarino is definitely a restaurant we will return to on future visits to Louisville Food was fresh and delicious. We had spaghetti pomodoro, and the sauce was very fresh and yummy. A plus for both of us if they had Guinness and Blue Moon on tap. We found out a lot of Italian restaurants in Louisville don't have a big and/or good selection of beer, and we were pleased to be able to drink the beer we like with our meal. It will definitely be on list for future Louisville trips. read more

Really below average food for expensive prices. Went two days in a row because we had a Groupon and the first day, our waiter was pretty short with us and never even came to refill our waters when they were out. He provided minimal effort so we gave a 10% tip because he clearly didn't care. Next day, same waiter and he automatically charged us a 20% gratuity and emphasized it again when we put our card down. Put a little more effort in the second day but this was ridiculous. You get tipped because you provide good service, not because it's a requirement. If you want to have below average food and go through this, come here I guess. read more

AMAZING FOOD!! If you are looking for a cute date or dinner spot for pasta and Italian food then this is the place. The back porch is nice for the spring/ summer too. I got some pumpkin pasta with focaccia bread and my friend for got the carbonara! We also split the calamari too. read more

Sarino - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Good food, great service, amazing outdoor space. There were so many choices that it was difficult to narrow it down. We were both hungry but definitely over ordered. Looking forward to going back and trying out some other items. Will definitely bring more friends so we can order more things! read more

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Private parking lot Residential area Seating (weather permitting) indoor and outdoor. Full bar with television. Seating will accommodate small parties and large parties. Nice atmosphere, location and friendly staff. I tried shrimp and grits, I was not prepared for the tomato based shrimp. Polenta was good. read more

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On the plus side the service was friendly and the pasta was al dente. The Caesar salad we shared was very good. The ambience was pleasant and modern. The prices are on the higher end. Due to it being Mother's Day the place was packed and the 3 servers I saw were having a time keeping up. They seemed overwhelmed. We were there 1 1/2 hours. Although we had a handicap permit the small lot was full and I had to find a spot a couple of blocks away after I dropped my wife off at the door. We will have to come back on a less crowded day in the future. read more

Sarino - Pasta at Sarino. - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

The restaurant has a really pleasant vibe to it. Parking was difficult as the restaurant was packed (which is a good sign). We had reservations for 7:30 and were arrested immediately. Our server was friendly, helpful with suggestions and attentive. Ordered a bottle of wine as Wednesday means 1/2 off wine bottles. My husband started with the fried calamari appetizer followed by a very simple serving of lasagna. He treated them both as excellent. I ordered the chicken Parm, minus the melted mozzarella and they were very accommodating. The chicken was accompanied by a serving of spaghetti. The chicken was most and flavorful, the spaghetti was a bit too aldente for me and was drowning in Sauce. I'm a bit more of an Italian purist who believes that pasta should be lightly. But, who needed all those carbs anyway. I also ordered a side of broccolini that was roasted to perfection. So good. Interesting that we had a free dessert deal on my Yelp app grin a previous check in here. They had no idea what it was about (even one of the owners who came over to investigate) but honored it anyway. A true class act. If you haven't been to Sarino's you should check it out. You won't be disappointed. And their rating from the health department is a perfect 100! read more

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As I walked up to the restaurant, I could see other guests seated inside. I rethought how I was dressed, wearing jeans and a University sweatshirt. The restaurant is on the classy side, so I advise dressing business casual or nicer for dining here. I dined here during Restaurant Week and am glad I did, because all three courses were excellent. I started with the fried calamari with cocktail sauce, and I'd give it a 9/10, taking off a point for the presentation. A few of the pieces looked overcooked. It was quite tasty, though. My second dish was salmon and brussels sprouts. Quite possibly the most delicious brussels sprouts I've ever tasted. While eating them, the thought crossed my mind that the chef that made this dish happen is a genius. The salmon was served atop what I'm guessing was a pumpkin puree. Magnifico! (This is an Italian restaurant, after all.) I opted to finish with the Cannoli, which was fresh and delightful, and surrounded by a variety of fresh berries. I was very much looking forward to sinking my taste buds into the espresso martini, and it definitely delivered. Wow! The service was quite good. Not above and beyond, but good. I asked to carry out 1/2 of my appetizer. My server boxed it up at the table but didn't include any cocktail sauce or offer any to carry out. Each course arrived promptly. I never felt rushed to pay or to leave even though I arrived exactly an hour before closing time. Lastly, when I went to the ladies" room to wash my hands, I noticed that all three faucets put out only a trickle of water, which also wasn't very warm. The restroom was clean, however. I recommend this place and give it 4.6 stars. read more

Sarino - Fried calamari and espresso martini - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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It's always a nice place for dinner. The service and food are always good and the staff is very friendly and courteous.

very expensive, not worth the money. me and my husband came here for Valentine's Day. They had a Valentine's Day menu instead of the regular dinner menu, therefore we had very limited choices. I hadn't been before and I was excited to try certain things which weren't available on Valentine's Day. It was $65 per person for an appetizer, side salad, entree and dessert. While this might sound like a great deal I wasn't impressed. The meatball appetizer came out very quick but it was cold, and just tasted like meatball and sauce. The calamari was decent, no complaints. The side ceaser salad was a very basic iceberg lettuce with croutons and ceasar dressing, not anything fancy. The entree was the filet Gorgonzola with asparagus and fingerling potatoes. I loved the potatoes they were perfect, the asparagus was very salty and not cooked enough for me. The steak filet was a little strange to me, it had a flavor that I just didn't like very much. The dessert was limited to a canole or tiramisu. We decided to try both and they were okay. We also got a few cocktails which were good. Besides the food being overpriced/unexciting, the food kept coming out extremely quick and we did not have time in between each course to enjoy the food. The server kept trying to take our plates because the table was filling up so quickly with food. It was a little bizarre how many times she attempted to take our plates even though we still had food on them to eat. The interior of the restaurant is nice however the seating isn't intimate enough for me, I felt like I could hear conversations of people around me and it wasn't a very private dining experience. I had higher hopes. Good food presentation, good cocktails. Not a great ambiance and not enough bang for our buck. read more

Sarino - Fried Calamari and meatballs - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Visited this gem for a birthday dinner. Ambiance was very classy. Staff greeted us at the door. Restaurant was packed; very comfortable seating. The meatballs, Calamari, and Arancini were cooked to perfection. My entree was the sausage brick oven pizza. My date had grilled shrimp with goat cheese risotto. I died and went to heaven. The risotto was one of the best dishes I had that night. Will definitely be back to try more entrees on the menu. read more

Awesome service - food is extraordinary! Highly recommend! Great ambience as well! Love the spinach salad with, sweet potato & cranberry! read more

Such a great experience for brunch on Sunday. It's beautiful inside and has lots of outdoorish seating. They had fresh Lilly arrangements all around which smelled great. The menu was unexpected with lots of lunch options. Hand made pastas I believe so I got their pasta salad with anchovies. Not quite what I expected but still good. My only complaint would be to clean up the bathroom a little. read more

Sarino - Pasta salad - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Since the place across the street was closed I tried this place but from the first drink I was not a fan. Ordered a simple drink, an Old Fashion, but it came with chunks of ice which watered down the bourbon and that set the standard for everything forward. If you are in the heart of bourbon country, you need to keep up with how to make this signature drink. It definitely did not come with the required two ounce pour and it was not anything like an Old fashion nor was it worth $15. I had the caprese salad as a starter and this was not cold or flavorful. The basil sprig was wilting and the flavor was not quite there. They cut the heirloom tomatoes incorrectly so several of the pieces had huge stem parts in it. The main entree was the vodka sauce pasta which came with shrimp. These were without tails but there was only 5 in the entire dish and these were small shrimp. It was very disappointing that the entrees didn't include any bread to soak up the sauce in the dish because my dish had a lot of extra sauce afterwards. The pasta was prepared "al dente" which wasn't too bad if you like a bit of a chew in your pasta. The waiter did offer fresh pepper for the caprese salad but gave me a pepper shaker for the dinner entree. Also, the salt shaker didn't shake any salt out because of humidity and although I showed him, he brought another one that didn't work either. I would consider the ambiance as very nice, the bar area was nice and organized and the outdoor patio was set up to enjoy the outdoor weather without being impacted by the sun or rain. It had an open air feeling and it had trees and shrubs in the atrium. The clientele was both young and old, and it was about 35% full. I was not impressed with the food or the poorly prepared $15 old fashioned. I would also recommend thinking twice before ordering anything other than a beer or a shot. It's obvious the bartender is not capable of making real drink as it should be. I also had to stay on top of the waiter to refill my water since I was not going to pay another $15 for an ill prepared drink. read more

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What a surprise that they were able to seat us (a table of 6) right away on a Saturday night. As most places in this area aren't large for bigger parties, Sarino has great food and there space to accommodate. We started off with a kids pizza (my toddler loved it). You could tell the dough was fresh and hot from the fire. The seafood risotto had a bit of spice to it and was a little runny for my taste but overall we liked it. The pizzas were delicious, I wish they'd kept them in the oven just another minute or two - the cheese pizza was cooked perfectly so I know it was just the dough needing more time. The service was friendly and timely, they seemed to like their jobs and helping people. We'll definitely be back for more, as their menu was expansive. read more

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This was our first time at Sarino. It was fantastic. The server was very attentive and friendly. We had the mussels for an appetizer. They came with a red sauce and bread. The flavor of the sauce was so rich and perfect and the mussels were cooked well. For an entree I had the grilled shrimp with goat cheese risotto. It was a great flavor combination and the risotto was to die for. We finished off the meal with tiramisu. They paired it with a cream and berries on the side and was a perfect end to the dinner. read more

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I'm torn between three and four stars here. I'm tempted to err on the positive side, as it takes a lot for an Italian eatery to impress me... but it just hits like a three-star experience. I personally prefer the Come Back Inn - located just one mile away - when I have a hankering for Bolognese or a slice of Lemon Marscapone Cake. Sarino is housed in a large building, but the awkward shotgun-style corridors make it feel crowded nonetheless. The acoustics aren't great; prepare to hear the conversations going on around you. My date and I sat in a glass-enclosed section, which was drafty in the heart of winter. We tried two cocktails: the Lavender Blues and the Berries, Basil, Bourbon. Both were well-balanced, but the former was too bland. The latter isn't necessarily innovative ingredient-wise, but it was quite delicious. On the downside, it loses points for being mostly ice, as you can clearly see in my photo. For an educational appetizer, we grabbed the Arancini. They're essentially three large, fried croquettes formed with saffron-rice and a bit of meat. I was pleased with the generous serving size and we enjoyed the flavor and texture of the dish. The reviews I read all indicated that Sarino's specialty is their pasta, which they make from scratch. So we heeded the wisdom and ordered Arrabiata and the Vodka Sauce pasta. The Vodka Sauce pasta didn't impress me - it had a unidimensional, light cream flavor and homogenous texture, both of which grew old quickly. In all fairness, it might simply be a dish that I dont like - this was my first time ordering vodka sauce pasta. I doubt that Sarino's execution missed the mark too much. The Arrabiata had a slight kick to it, a nice red sauce, and bits of sausage - this was much more my speed and I'd recommend it. As a leftover, it continued to taste better after a day in the fridge. For dessert, we had a dense chocolate torte. I've had dozens of desserts structured similarly to this one, but this one was especially good: rich and delightful, accented by pieces of fruit. Service was slow, but the bussers were great about actively refilling our water and clearing our plates. The price tag wasn't unreasonable for a date night. I wasn't impressed enough to come back any time soon, but I also wouldn't be upset to venture back if a group of friends wanted to try this spot. read more

Sarino - Cocktails. - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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So good! Second time here. I dream about the vodka sauce pasta. Everything was very good! read more

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I recently visited Sarino with a friend who has a gluten allergy. After seeing the menu online offering gluten free pizza and pasta we made a reservation. The waiter was polite about the gluten free request and diligent about getting the order right. I myself am not gluten free and even I found the gluten free Margherita Pizza was very good. The restaurant was not very busy for 7:00 on a Saturday. I will definitely return! read more

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Such sweet service, we really enjoyed Restaurant Week here. All 3 courses delicious! The inside is modern/contemporary, with a comfy feel. I wasn't expecting it, but the restaurant has its own parking lot so you don't have to park on the street. We enjoyed the experience--two thumbs up! I'm updating my review to remove a star, as we noticed mold growing on leftovers (2 different entrees) within 48 hrs with proper storage. This is a little peculiar and makes me wonder what made the food spoil so quickly. read more

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