We were surprised we had not heard more about Silvio's. We happened to find the restaurant on a Friday night - and the place was packed! We found a seat at the bar and were greeted by Chef Bill. The entire experience was just wonderful! The friendly environment and lovely staff just added to the feeling of a wonderful Italian meal. We started with the mussels, in a buttery cream sauce, which were delicious! For salads we tried the beet salad and a caprese - both were good, but pretty much what you expect. For the main we shared the baked ziti - on the Chef's recommendation - and found it to be exactly as he described, delicious! The spicy sausage was just enough without overpowering and the sauce was not too sweet. We added a meatball - which also was perfectly spiced (and not at all meatloaf-like). They brought out the dessert tray and we could not resist the Italian Cream Cake (a family recipe). The cake was very good, but a little too sweet for me. We very much enjoyed our first dining experience at Silvio's and would recommend it for anyone looking for a solid traditional Italian meal. Why not 5 Stars??? It's really hard to be stellar serving Italian. Certainly 5 Stars for the staff and ambiance - and there isn't a 4.5 on Yelp. read more

Louisville Yelpers - Alert! Secret louisville hideaway!! St. Mathews - in plain site. Nothing fancy. Quirky bar - always packed Booths for foursomes & couples Good bar pours + solid Italian classics + great service + good portions + reasonable prices = RECOMMENDATION The staff will accommodate any request Splitting salads & entrees encouraged Good news for picky Yelpers looking for an Italian hideaway Try the chicken Parmesan w/ brocolini & finish w/cannolis!! Great for 2nd or 3rd date - if u know what I mean!! read more

Came here on a double date with my boyfriend and our friends while in Louisville during Christmas. I thought it was really good! I got the seafood pasta and it was delicious! My boyfriend and one of our friends got the baked ziti, and the other got the chicken alfredo. Everyone thought their food was good and the portions are huge! Our waitress was very nice and attentive. A man (who I'm assuming was either the owner or the manager) came over and asked us how everything was. He was very friendly and wanted to make sure that everything was just the way we wanted it to be. Overall I thought this place was great and I wished I lived in Louisville just so I could go back! read more

This restaurant was amazing. The food was so good. I had the chicken parm and the red sauce was delicious. The owners came to our table and thanks us for coming in. Who does that anymore?? We felt so welcomed. My 13 year old niece had the ravioli and she even wanted to lick the plate. That is how good this food is. read more

Rather loud local place with a couple of slightly over served regulars adding to the volume. Small place. Food was fine. Service was ok.

I went here for my birthday with my family. The thing this restaurant does best is customer service. The owner walks around and greets all his guests. His staff is kind and good at their job. Rice balls are TOO DIE FOR! I got fettuccine and, honestly, it tasted like Fazoli's fettuccine. Not great. If I go back, I will give for apps and desserts. Tiramisu was to die for! read more

Lovely place to enjoy a nice dinner. The menu is creative and traditional at the same time. Great selection of Italian beer and wine. I had a very cold Peroni, nice and light, which led to a second Peroni, and then a classic tiramisu. Yum! read more

I avoid eating Italian out and about, especially the red sauce. But this place had such good yelp ratings I risked it and ordered the cheese lasagna. And let me tell you... I was extremely surprised. I can my own tomatoes, I make my own red sauce but it is not as good as their marinara. It has been years since I have had a great lasagna that the sauce wasn't laden with sugar. I do not like sugar in my red sauce! Thank you for making such a great marinara that I could enjoy lasagna again! Service was awesome and I would recommend to all. read more

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Worth going back again and again, the environment is casual, and the food is delicious. We went to celebrate a night out alone, picking a Silvio's was the right choice! We will be back! read more

This is a great Italian spot in Louisville!! Great atmosphere and the owners are super nice! We got the rice balls to start and they were absolutely delicious!! I got the lasagna for dinner and my boyfriend on the chicken Parmesan and we were in food comas afterwards. Great wine with our dinner and our server was great! Definitely going back! read more

Should have written a review before now. Tonight was our 3rd time for us at Silvio's. We went on a whim a few months ago and found the BEST Italian restaurant in Louisville by a country mile. That night, my wife had fettuccini alfredo with shrimp and I had the veal parm with the diavolo sauce. My wife raved about the alfredo and I loved the spicy sauce on mine. Then 2 weeks ago, our anniversary, we decided that Silvio's was the perfect place to celebrate. This time she had the cheese lasagna with a meatball and I had the baked ziti with diavolo sauce (it is so good!). My wife will probably never order anything else because it was so good. The ziti was perfection on a plate. The spicy Italian sausage is to die for. Tonight my wife called me to let me know she had to work late. Since I had a good day playing poker at the casino, I offered to pick up carryout. She immediatly said she wanted more of the lasagna and I decided on spaghetti with a meatball (with of course the diavolo sauce). Again we were both happy campers! Don't forget to have a ceasar salad too as the dressing is so good. And no review would be complete without mentioning the friendly and attentive staff and the owner that makes his way to every table greeting you as if you're an old friend. Silvio's is an absolute gem! read more

I couldn't possibly imagine a better restaurant experience. We walked in and were greeted by the extremely welcoming hostess who made us feel like family!! She was so personable and we had a slight wait (10 mins on a Friday night) and she checked on us several times during our wait and brought drinks while we waited. Once seated, we immediately had bread & water brought to our table. Our waitress was also extremely personable and took our order promptly! Before our food came out, the owner came to speak to us and was just an awesome guy! Gave us cannoli's on the house for celebrating my birthday. We were over the moon with just the atmosphere and service alone when our food came out in less than 15 minutes. Between us, we had the Cesar salad, cheese ravioli with meatball, and fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp. Neither of us had ever had better of any of these dishes! The cannolis were delicious, as well. The restaurant itself has a great atmosphere and look, as well. Absolutely phenomenal restaurant. I went because of the reviews here and I couldn't have been more pleased with my choice. We will definitely be back. read more

We were in town for a pre-convention meeting and found this place by accident, but I am so glad we did. Definitely a "local" vibe. The hostess made us feel like family. She sat us at a window seat. My friend ordered the grilled pork chop--it was fork-tender and easily the best I've ever tasted. I ordered the shrimp and polenta and it was equally as good. The owner/chef came to chat with us and we had a lively/fun conversation. We've already made plans to come back when we are in town for our actual Convention. read more

A small locally owned Italian place with amazing food and friendly service right in St. Matthews. This is our favorite restaurant!

I was so looking forward to dining at Silvio's, my first time there. I looked at the reviews and was very confident that we would have a great meal. I was sadly disappointed. I selected the Chicken Parmesan with ziti pasta. The Chicken Parmesan was very good, nice and hot, the ziti however was hard and cold. the ziti must have been cooked early in the day, the ziti noodles were stuck together indicating to me that the ziti was old. My boyfriend selected the Chicken Silvio, again the chicken and broccoli was nice and hot, however the risotto was cold, which again ruined the meal. We told both the waitress and told Silvio as well. The resolution was as bad as the pasta, we were given $5.00 of the entire cost of both meals. It was my plan to order the Italian Cream cake for dessert, my favorite! So looking forward to it, the waitress gave us our bill and did not even ask us if we wanted dessert. By that time I was so discussed, we paid the billed and left. read more

Wow! Silvio sure knows what he is doing! Perfect rice balls and bread to start, the best chicken parmigiana I've ever had the pleasure of eating, a lovely house wine and obviously homemade marinara. The owner came out and chatted, sent us cannoli when he found out it was my son's birthday (which, by the way were also delicious and not too sweet as so many are) and the portions were enough to take home for another dinner. We will be back--and no need to wait for a special occasion ! read more

Silvio's - Holy Italian! This was the best Italian I've ever had bar none! - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Hubby and I went here for dinner last night. We are visiting for the Urban Bourbon Half Marathon. We had reservations, though we had to push them back a couple of times, and they were very accommodating! When we arrived, it was just a few minutes for them to clear a table and seat us. Our server was very nice and efficient. My water was always filled, and since entrees are made to order, she was able to remove the cream from my linguine with white clam sauce. It was a bit dry, thus the one less star, BUT the owner was circulating and inquired about our dinner. Since I said, "Good," he wanted to know why it wasn't great! I explained and he offered to comp the entree or send over cannoli. He also is thinking about how to make it better when this is requested! The hostesses were so welcoming, and our friends who ate at the bar LOVED the selection of bourbon! read more

Silvio's is fantastic, I've dinned here 3 times now, best Italian restaurant in town. Bill, the owner, is a long time family friend and the ambiance and environment is always warm and welcoming to all. I recommend the rice balls for starters, the grilled salad is spectacular, and the veal is out of the world...even from someone who isn't a veal fan, Bill is making me a believer! The veal is pounded thin, breaded with top notch Italian bread crumbs, and you can cut the finished product with your fork. Thanks you! read more

We have been coming here for years. Everyone is always friendly and the food is always delicious. My favorite thing on the menu has to be the baked ziti. I usually order a salad too because I like them so much. Don't skip dessert! I almost never order desserts at restaurants but the desserts here are to die for. read more

Our second visit here was as good as the first. The restaurant was busy but service was good and the food came faster than I expected. Caprese...excellent. Arancini...perfect, I kept the leftover marinara for my chicken. If you are looking for a family restaurant or large portions this is not your place. The Sinatra music sets the mood, reminds me of the family restaurants on the Hill on St Louis. read more

Overall, my first and only experience at Silvio's was pleasant. I have a couple of minor mishaps that kept me from giving this business 5 stars, although I believe the food was 5 star material. First, we had a reservation and still had to wait 10 -15 mins to be seated. Secondly, the chef came by and introduced himself (which was very nice) but he promised to send out cannoli's for us celebrating two birthdays that night and never did send out the dessert. We waited for about 30 mins after finishing our entree's, thinking maybe he was just super busy but they never came so we left and got dessert elsewhere. Now onto the good...the enjoyed a wonderful bottle of wine with our meals. The caesar salad was one of the best I've ever tasted. My bolognese was fabulous and the others in my party really enjoyed their meals as well. The restaurant itself was very quaint and cute and the staff was friendly so I do plan to return. read more

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Former Chicagoans relocated and been searching for home away from home restaurant. The Silvios are the most gracious host, the team here works together and makes a wonderful dining experience. The food was the best Italian we've had since moving to Lou. Eggplant park and lasagna were excellent. The grilled romaine salad did not disappoint. Dessert was excellent. Cannot say enough about this wonderful and inviting Italian restaurant. read more

Wife and I dined here for first time. We will definitely be back. The atmosphere is quaint and inviting. The owner is very friendly and outgoing. The staff was excellent. Marty was our server and did a fantastic job. The food here is fabulous. We started with the fried calamari (you have to at an Italian restaurant, don't you?). It was very tender and flavorful. My wife had the cheese lasagna and loved it. She's a picky eater, so this says a lot. Of course, I had to try a bite. Delicious! I had the Chicken Silvio and it too was scrumptious. The fried broccoli was, hands down, the best cooked broccoli I've ever eaten. The risotto was very good as well. Dessert consisted of Italian cream cake (her) and cannolis (me). Both were heavenly. Dessert was probably the hardest decision of the evening. Dinner was topped off with a 15 year Balvenie. This was a little pricey, but it was an anniversary dinner so.... Bottom line: you'll want to eat at Silvio's if you love Italian fare. Edit: I would be remiss if I didn't mention the marinara - perfezionare! read more

Delicious food in a lovely, intimate atmosphere with an owner who greets you like family. What more can you ask for? Reservations are necessary because this is not a large restaurant. Dress is casual but don't show up in sweats. Your dress should match the understated elegance of the experience you will be having. read more

By far the best Italian I have ever enjoyed. It's such a treat when I get the honor of dining here! The owners and staff are superb and treat each customer as family! read more

Absolutely fantastic food and service. We will be back for sure. Everything was fresh and tasty. We started with the bruschetta that was topped with an amazing tomato mix. The owner came by to check on us and told us how he prepares a few dishes and offered a lovely insight to the menu. Both the spaghetti and meatballs and the chicken parmigiana with angel hair were crazy good. Both the chicken and meatball were very flavorful and cooked perfectly. The salted caramel cheesecake and the tiramisu made for an excellent treat to the end of a fabulous meal and even friendlier service. This is my new favorite Italian spot in Louisville!! read more

The owner (Silvio) coming over and talking to customers is very impressive! Food is very good - definitely not a 'chain'.

Everyone need a favorite Italian restaurant and mine is definitely Silvio's! The food is absolutely delicious and the service is very personable. Perfect place for date night or a nice evening out with friends. Highly recommend! read more

Silvio's - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

This was my first visit and I truly wanted to love this restaurant because the owners are long time Louisville Italians. Unfortunately, the dishes included too much butter for me and my guests. Arancini (rice ball) was too large for my tastes and the filling lacked a the deep rich flavor of arancini that I like. Linguini with clam sauce was in a cream sauce which is non-traditional for me. Too much butter was added and I couldn't even eat the dish. The owner offered to replace it and suggested that the next time I ask for it to be made traditionally with clam stock and wine which was nice. Others at my table had salmon with butter on top of it and chicken parm which was tasty. Sides of broccoli also had too much butter on it. Overall, a disappointment but the restaurant gets 5 stars for ambiance and the owners willingness to make things right. I recommend giving Silvio's a try. read more

Silvio's is authentic, delicious Italian food served by a family who cares deeply about their patrons. It's a cozy, warm, friendly environment with an engaging ambience. They always make us feel at home, welcomed, and cared for. My family from Canada requested that we return to this restaurant, every time they come back to Louisville, twice a year. Silvio's is a family favorite! read more

Great place for an anniversary dinner during Covid. Atmosphere felt lively, warm and wonderful. Many of the tables are in nice little cozy nook areas. Calamari app was perfecto. Cocktails were professional with nice twists like a Manhattan laced with Amaretto. Veal parm was a highly seasoned, less traditional flavored recipe with darker crust. Pasta Bolognese sauce was very, very meaty- less (obvious) veggies than expected. Service was professionally brisk and friendly. Will gladly return again to sample more of the menu. Great dessert selection too! read more

What a fantastic restaurant. The food was great, service was impeccable and the owner came to our table twice to make sure everything was good. We started off with appetizers my cousin had the calamari and let my girlfriend taste it for the first time, she loved it and had two plates. I had the pasta Fagiole it was a little spicy but I loved it. And they brought out some kind of Italian bread I thought was very good. Then for dinner, my cousin had the baked ziti it came with spicy sausage, he said it was delicious and he loved it. My girlfriend had the cheese lasagna and she said it was great, she finished it all and that's a big deal. I had the chicken parmigiana over ziti, it was better than fantastic. And the owner (fat boy) sent over complementary cannolis and of course we ended up taking them home (back to the hotel) if you was some great Italian and your in the Louisville area this is the place. Reservations a must My daughter and son in law will be dining there soon After my high recommendation read more

First time getting carry out and will certainly return. Fresh Ingredients and creative dishes.

We stumbled upon Silvio's and it was a very happy occurence. With the ballgame on, we were fortunate to get a table with no wait. The service was excellent, the wine wonderful, and the food was plate-licking delicious. I had the caprese salad followed by the shrimp and polenta. My friend had the house's salad followed by the Scottish salmon. This is the best meal I have had in a long time. The chef personally came by to check on us and chat for a few moments, further enriching our experience. Definitely on my list for a return visit! read more

This was an excellent little Italian joint. The owner came and spoke to the table briefly after we ordered. Service was great and the food was delicious. Portions are large, we were told the ziti is great but ended up going with eggplant parmigiana and spaghetti and meatball. read more

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This was our first visit. We order a mellio salad and aglio olio a pasta dish with chicken and broccoli added. we asked to leave cheese off. we split the one order between us which added a $4 plating charge. The presentation was attractive. the bread and whipped butter were delicious. We asked that added cheese be left off the food. Without the salt from the cheese, the food lacked taste or aroma. The mouth feel was overly oily which would have been okay if the oil was a high quality olive oil - which it was not. We found the chicken to be dried out, tough and chewy - more like a chicken jerky. We offered to give feedback but the waitress just giggled and offer to fill our water glasses before walking off. All and all, with the many choices of restaurants available, we will be looking elsewhere the next time we eat out. read more

As a lover of all things pasta and Italian, I could not be happier with this find! My boyfriend knows the key to my heart is pasta and wine, and found this place to surprise me with and try out for date night tonight. You can tell this is a family owned business, and the owners make sure that everyone feels welcome as one of their own. You can't beat the food - it is some of the best Italian I've ever had, and authentic at that! For an appetizer, we had the rice balls - 3 large deep fried rice and mozzarella balls with marinara to top. Excellent choice. For dinner, my boyfriend had the veal parm, and I had the baked ziti. Literally every bite was like a party in my mouth. It was a perfect blend of cheeses, pasta, and sausage, and I took half home! We will definitely be back. This puts all of those chain Italian places to shame and I can't wait to dine here again! read more

Just found this place and SO HAPPY I did!!! I am here each year in March and this will be our annual restaurant!!! The service was great, owner is super nice (and funny) and the food was amazing. Thank you!!! read more

I went with friends who had a reservation. Service was poor at best. I saw the server maybe 3 times . Once to get our order, once to bring the food and once to drop of the check. No hi how are things , can I get you anything else. So don't expect good service here. I didn't see a manger or anybody in charge stop by are table while we sat there with food not eating. Usually someone come by to see if anything was ok. when you are not eating. We finally just gave up and picked at our food. The food seemed as if it was microwaved. It was cold on the inside and hot on the outside. I don't know maybe they just heated up what was left from the night before. It kind of seemed that way. The other words I would use or lacking flavor and rubbery. The salad even had brown spots. So nothing fresh here. I didn't even get a to go box for left over's my dog would have rejected it.my dog probably would have got sick on it. I think I did. I hate to waste food but what was served was a waste as food. I would have been better off at a chain cookie cutter Italian place like Olive Garden. At least the food is fresh and consistent at Olive garden. read more

I was so happy to stumble upon Silvio's on a Saturday night. Italian food is one of my favorite cuisines so I was thrilled when I read the owners were bringing authentic American Italian to Louisville. When we walked in the establishment it was around 8pm. We were told there was going to be a 40 minute wait but could hangout at the bar until our table was ready. Perfect! We were greeted fairly fast and put in an order for two Bombay Sapphire martinis straight up w/ two olives. Perfect! You know a martini is made correctly when it doesn't taste like booze. Lol! We also went ahead and ordered an appetizer because we were so hungry. Our decision landed with the Antipasto starter. Not a minute later the hostess came to us notifying our table was ready. After everything I think we only waited for 20 minutes. Awesome! We paid up with the bartender and carried our drinks and appetizer to the table. The Antipasto plate. Oh my!! It was unbelievably good. My favorite part of the meal. Included in the selection was salami, mortadella, ham, little pepperonis, kalamata and green olives, roasted red peppers, some kind of creamy cheese that possibly was provolone (it had an oniony garlic flavor and was delicious), a pickled pepper stuffed with cheese and ham, and three pieces of toasted Italian bread. The entire plate was drizzled with this super flavorful blend they call Nana's dressing. It was a lot like a balsamic vinaigrette. My only complaint would be there needed to be a few more pieces of the bread. Other than that teeny tiny thing I can't quit raving about this dish. I loved it! We ordered dinner and then each entrée came with a salad and choice of pasta. I chose the Chicken Parm with spaghetti noodles as well as a Caesar salad. My dinner date ordered the Aglio Olio with angel hair pasta adding shrimp, and the Melillo salad (Melillo being the name of the owners). I ate my Caesar so fast I forgot to take a picture. Haha! It was one of the best Caesar salads I've ever had. My guest said her Melillo salad (also known as the house salad) was super delicious. When our meals came I was surprised that I was given two chicken breasts. My meal was huge! The marinara sauce was killer. The perfect amount of chunky tomatoes and acidity. I loved my meal so much I didn't want to quit eating, but finally had to throw in the towel half way through. My friend's dish was light yet tasty. It had a zip of spice from the red pepper flakes that I didn't love, but it wasn't so strong she couldn't eat her meal. Her only real complaint would be the shrimp. They were basically boiled and then plopped on the pasta. She would have preferred if the shrimp were cooked in the olive oil and garlic sauce to give them some more flavor. Other than that she really enjoyed her dish. I ordered a other martini with dinner and she ordered a glass of medium red wine. The service was good and the staff was friendly. We met both the owners (one was the chef - the husband, and one was the front of the house manager - the wife). I enjoyed talking to both of them and I thought it was great taste and excellent customer service to take the time to talk to all the tables. They wanted real opinions and feedback for improvement. Considering they have only been open for four weeks I think they are doing a terrific job. With a few more tweaks I would up my rating to a five star. During this particular visit I would have given a 4 1/2. I liked the interior decor as well as the cute white lights strung outside on the exterior. It draws the attention of those passing by. I'm looking forward to a return visit. These guys are going somewhere! :) read more

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