Went on a food tour in the city. It's downtown and convenient to local hotels. It's a part of a…read moredistrict with shops and restaurants. It was crowded for a weekday. We had the speciality pizza and I got the one with no meat. It was really tasty and had good flavor. I would definitely try other dishes if in town where there is a location.

We went on a Sunday for lunch, and it was not packed at all (in case you're wondering when to go to…read moreeat!) Excellent pizza, crunchy, soft, flaky and flavorful crust ... all the things you want. We got the Pine & Swine pizza and a small Greek salad (the small was big, if you know what I mean). Two dressings (which speaks to my sauce love language). On a weekday, this salad plus a protein add on would be a great lunch or dinner). The Pine & Swine -- for pineapple on your pizza lovers, this is your pie. It was excellent. Didn't taste the feta but didn't really care. Service was a little tired & kind of mid (then again were there on a Sunday around 12). If I were stopping by for lunch again on a Sunday, I'd opt for just sitting at the bar.

Pearl's Pizza! Amazing! The pizza menu is diverse and unique which I am always looking for. 4 of us…read moregirls went. We split 2 pizzas and a breadstick. We were all happy & full after. I tried the Zillamina "Spanish Rose Wine" (rosè) & COL DI LUNA Flora Prosecco. Rosè was my favorite! It's a small place but lively. Definitely recommend reservations. I will be coming back! I'm glad Lexington has Pearl's Pizza!

Automatic 20% gratuity and time limits on dining in. I normally tip at least 20% but that is my…read morechoice and based on my experience but being forced to tip 20% is a bad business model.

This was my first time at Rise Up Pizza, and it completely exceeded my expectations. I tried a…read morecouple of their individual slices, the seasonal meat pizza with corn, poblano, country ham, and blueberry relish, plus a classic pepperoni slice, and their breadstick. Every single bite was incredible. I love that they use a sourdough dough. The crust was so flavorful and perfectly chewy with an amazing crispy bottom. The breadstick was absolutely to die for, especially with the garlic butter. This is hands down the best Detroit style pizza I've had. You can tell how much creativity and care goes into everything they make. The owner is incredibly talented, and this place deserves so much more recognition. They also have a cozy indoor and outdoor seating area and a few free parking spots on the side, which makes visiting even easier. If you love pizza, you need to give Rise Up Pizza a try!

Phenomenal Detroit style pizza! Fresh ingredients. Excellent service. Had to get number from…read morefacebook.

First time trying this pizza spot and overall had a great experience. The vibe was casual, street…read moreparking is free after 7 PM, and depending on how busy it is, the wait can vary, but when I went the pizza came out fresh and pretty quickly. I got an 18-inch pizza for $27 before tax and tip. The pizza was flavorful and fresh, but I do wish the bottom had a little more crisp and the undercarriage held up better. Overall, a really solid pizza spot that I'd come back to try again.

Good beer, great service, and yummy pizza at a reasonable price. Located at the edge of UK campus…read moreso super convenient for both university and non-university folks. The specialty pizzas are inventive - a couple of particularly interesting combinations. The staff is friendly - ready with a quick greeting when you arrive and open to making suggestions. A slice, side salad, and a drink cost around $12 and all were above standard fare. They also offer trivia night and some other events. Definitely check it out!

8/27/25 My husband…read moreand I tried Dingbats Pizza for the first time and got a variety of slices to sample. The spinach artichoke was hands down my favorite. it was packed with so much flavor and was just all around delicious! I also really liked that their crust like a ciabatta bread. such a unique touch compared to regular pizza. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Honestly, every slice we tried was solid, and I'd definitely go back again soon.

Really good pizza, pretty fast service. Roman style pizza slices (square and crunchy), lots of…read moreoptions like spinach and artichoke, sausage and onions. They also have traditional pizzas, so flavors like pepperoni and cheese. The space is small and parking on Jefferson is always kind of hit or miss, so I definitely recommend getting your order to go. Still a fun space and I'm so happy they left the outside mural along. The garlic knots are amazing with extra butter and loaded with parmesan and garlic. I can only imagine how good the cheese bread is!

Bread Sticks!!! Best garlic for those butter breadsticks…read moreyou've ever had in your life, homemade salad dressing and the pasta Is even the best!!!

I don't even care about how the food tastes! The fact that I'm ordering To Go! And for a single…read moresandwich I get charged an additional 2 dollars for gratuity! People!!! This has to stop! And before any of you think I'm cheap, I added 2 dollars on top of that for a tip! How are you gonna charge me for a 1 person order of 12 bucks to go and force me to tip! I was gonna do it anyway! My point is, I learned about the EXTRA INCLUDED GRATUITY, after I already tipped the to go window server! Not cool! I doubt next time I come to KY or even with a group of coworkers, I'd stop by! Shameful! Wake up manager! Don't FORCE! A one person order less than 20 bucks to tip! I'm not a party of 8 where I would see that's applicable! Disgusting! So I just got back to my hotel, and when I asked the server how big the sandwich is, she showed me with her hands around a 12 inch sandwich! Well, it's not! I could've got a better sandwich at subway! Service, BAD! Tried the food, BAD! Price, RIPOFF! Save your money, go somewhere else! Shameful!

Booked a reservation for 7:30 on Saturday. I'm searching for Italian in the KY area, this was one…read moreof a few that I came across that looked good. Started with an old-fashioned and an unsweet tea. Drink was good overall. We shared a Caesar salad to start. Half of the lettuce pieces were brown. Lettuce was yellowed more than green. Meh. I ordered the rigatoni with spicy marinara, meatball and sausage. The portion was insanely large - two sausages and two meatball, plus a platter of pasta. This was good - but again too much. Meatballs were good, sausage was good. For dessert I ordered the chocolate mousse which was okay. Located in an old bank building the place was nice with live music - though the guy walking around playing the sax was a little much.

While in town for business I enjoyed a team dinner and this gem of a restaurant. The Ambiance was…read moregreat with Frank Sinatra playing in the background and occasionally a live musician playing saxophone or other light instruments. The staff was friendly and accommodating. It was everything you would expect a nice dining experience. The menu was extensive with lots of modern takes on Italian favorites. There is a good wine list with sufficient number of options for any wine taste and also a specialty cocktail list. We started out with fried calamari and a specialty caprese salad with heirloom tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, and a variety of meats and olives. They were all delicious and fresh. For dinner I had the Fagottini Sinatra which was to die for. The combination of the pasta, cheeses, apple bites, and cream sauce enhanced all the flavors and produced a combination which I would HIGHLY recommend. Note that the prices are $30-$50 a meal but you get what you would expect from a nice restaurant. I will definitely be back on a future visit to Lexington.

Casual bar with bar fair. Friendly staff and quick service. We had pretzels bites, mozzarella…read moresticks and onion rings, all were good!

Are you kidding me? These are the best fish and chips we have had since years ago at the Baywood…read moreInn. The chef really knows what he's doing. He prepared a homemade sausage roll. He mix ed the sausage himself. The fish and chips was crispy and a huge portion. Nice country fries with it. We also had the chicken wings, which were amazing. Crispy and very flavorful. We had country boy cliff Jumper beer in the Can and received a cold glass. It was fantastic. The music list, made by the owner, is so fun. A real mix of country, rock and 80s hits. Can't quite describe it, but it is amazing. We will definitely be back next time we are in Lexington. Besides, it is s in the middle of downtown, frequented by a lot of locals, that's always a good sign. I have to add that Chef Russ is a gem and this restaurant is lucky to have him. He makes bread pudding that is soaked for six hours before he serves it and it is delicious. If he offers it, don't miss it.