Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano Menu

Time-tested, white-tablecloth Italian fixture with live jazz in the lounge along with Sunday brunch. Based on 946 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Drive-through ✔️ No delivery

Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano 40515

Address:
4456 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40515

Phone: (859) 272-4269

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Hours

Thursday	4–9 PM
Friday	4–10 PM
Saturday	4–10 PM
Sunday	4–9 PM
Monday (Labor Day)	4–9 PM Hours might differ
Tuesday	4–9 PM
Wednesday	4–9 PM

Vino Rosso Italiano
DUCAROSSO Chianti Riserva	$35.00
RUFFINO “Modus” Super Tuscan	$52.00
SPINELLI Montepulciano D’Abruzzo	$36.00
BANFI Brunello di Montalcino (375ml)	$60.00
BANFI Chianti Classico Riserva	$58.00
BANFI Rosso di Montalcino	$52.00
CASTELLO DI ALBOLA Chianti Classico	$58.00
BOLLA Amarone della Valpolicella	$105.00
MARCHESI DI BAROLO Barolo	$115.00
CLETO CHIARLI Amabile Lambrusco	$40.00
ALTESINO Brunello di Montalcino	$150.00
FRESCOBALDI Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino	$100.00
CASTELLO DI MONSANTO Chianti Classico Riserva	$70.00
PINOT NOIR
WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS Willamette Valley, OR	$52.00
MEIOMI Monterey County, Sonoma County, Santa Barbara County, CA	$48.00
MIGRATION BY DUCKHORN Anderson Valley, CA	$65.00
BELLE GLOS CLARK + TELEPHONE Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County, CA	$80.00
FLOWERS Sonoma Coast, CA	$105.00
LANDMARK “Overlook”, CA	$56.00
WALT BY KATHRYN HALL Anderson Valley, CA	$70.00
MERLOT
ROBERT MONDAVI “Private Selection”, Central Coast, CA	$38.00
NORTHSTAR Columbia Valley, WA	$68.00
STERLING Napa Valley, CA	$50.00
CLOS DU BOIS Sonoma County, CA	$35.00
EMMOLO Napa Valley, CA	$65.00
DUCKHORN Napa Valley, CA	$85.00
ZINFANDEL
JOEL GOTT CA	$39.00
COSENTINO “Cigar Zin”, Lodi, CA	$45.00
OLD VINE Sonoma County, CA	$70.00
GRGICH HILLS Napa Valley, CA	$85.00
INK GRADE “Andosol” Napa Valley, CA	$150.00
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
ROBERT MONDAVI “Private Selection”, Central Coast, CA	$38.00
IF YOU SEE KAY Paso Robles, CA	$39.00
RODNEY STRONG Sonoma County, CA	$42.00
DECOY BY DUCKHORN Sonoma County, CA	$50.00
SIMI Sonoma County, CA	$52.00
CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE “Cold Creek”, Columbia Valley, WA	$68.00
MAZZEI PHILIP Tuscany, Italy	$120.00
EARTHQUAKE BY MICHAEL DAVID Lodi, CA	$54.00
JUSTIN Paso Robles, CA	$65.00
JORDAN Alexander Valley, CA	$120.00
PRISONER Napa Valley, CA	$110.00
CLIFF LEDE Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, CA	$150.00
OTHER REDS
FINCA EL ORIGIN RESERVA Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina	$40.00
DECOY BY DUCKHORN Red Blend, Sonoma County, CA	$50.00
PENFOLDS “Bin 28 Kalimna” Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia	$51.00
GIRARD Petite Sirah, Napa Valley, CA	$58.00
PARADUXX BY DUCKHORN Napa Valley, CA	$62.00
BERNARDUS “Marinus” Red Blend, Carmel Valley, CA	$110.00
CONN CREEK “Anthology” Red Blend, Napa Valley, CA	$129.00
SHAFER “TD-9” Red Blend, Napa Valley CA	$135.00
OVERTURE BY OPUS ONE Red Blend, Napa Valley, CA	$330.00
RIESLING & INTERESTING WHITES
CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE “Cold Creek” Riesling, Columbia Valley, WA	$32.00
EROICA By Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen, Riesling, Columbia Valley, WA	$46.00
BERINGER White Zinfandel, CA	$24.00
WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS Riesling, Willamette Valley, OR	$38.00
SANTA MARGHERITA Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, Italy	$55.00
RUFFINO “Lumina” Pinot Grigio, Delle Venizie, Italy	$38.00
TERRA D’ORO Moscato, CA	$40.00
PRINCIPESSA Gavi, Italy	$40.00
WHISPERING ANGEL ROSÉ Côtes de Provence, France	$45.00
SAUVIGNON BLANC
CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE “Horse Heaven” Hills, WA	$35.00
KIM CRAWFORD Marlborough, New Zealand	$45.00
CAKEBREAD Napa Valley, CA	$68.00
DUCKHORN Anderson Valley, CA	$55.00
CLOUDY BAY Marlborough, New Zealand	$50.00
CLIFF LEDE Napa Valley, CA	$58.00
ASHES & DIAMONDS Napa Valley, CA	$99.00
CHARDONNAY
ROBERT MONDAVI “Private Selection”, Central Coast, CA	$38.00
MER SOLEIL Santa Lucia Highlands, CA	$48.00
SONOMA CUTRER Sonoma Coast, CA	$45.00
CLOS DU BOIS “Calcaire”, Russian River Valley, CA	$61.00
JORDAN Russian River Valley, CA	$75.00
GRGICH HILLS Napa Valley, CA	$88.00
CAKEBREAD Napa Valley, CA	$85.00
Vino Spumante
BANFI ROSA REGALE Piedmont, Italy (187 ml)	$12.00
MIONETTO Prosecco, Italy (187 ml)	$12.00
DOMAINE Chandon Brut (187 ml)	$14.00
DOMAINE Chandon Rosé (187 ml)	$14.00
RISATA Moscato d’Asti (187ml)	$12.00
RUFFINO Prosecco, Italy	$34.00
VEUVE CLICQUOT N/V Brut, Epernay, France	$135.00
BANFI ROSA REGALE Piedmont, Italy	$47.00
PERRIER JOUET “Grand Brut”, Epernay, France	$100.00
Whiskey
CROWN ROYAL
SEAGRAM’S 7
JACK DANIEL’S
JAMESON
JAMESON CASKMATES
BUSHMILLS
BUSHMILLS BLACK BUSH
SAZERAC RYE
Tequila
CASAMIGOS BLANCO
DON JULIO BLANCO
DON JULIO REPOSADO
DON JULIO 1942
AVION SILVER
AVION 44
DELEON
PATRON SILVER
CODIGO 1530 ANEJO
MAESTRO DOBEL
CRISTALINO
Scotch
ABERLOUR
BOWMORE
CHIVAS 12 YR
DEWAR’S
JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE
JOHNNIE WALKER RED
JOHNNIE WALKER BLACK
LAGAVULIN 16
LAPHROAIG 10 YR
MACALLAN 18 YR
MACALLAN 25 YR
GLENFIDDICH
THE GLENLIVET 12 YR
THE GLENLIVET 18 YR
THE GLENLIVET 21 YR
GLENMORANGIE 10 YR
TALISKER
GLENGOYNE 18 YR
Appetizers
SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS Over creamy parmesan risotto with white wine	$30.00
SHRIMP COCKTAIL With our homemade cocktail sauce	$22.00
ARANCINI Fried risotto balls stuffed with prosciutto ham and fontina cheese with marinara	$12.00
CALAMARI FRITTI Breaded squid rings lightly fried and tossed with sauteéd banana peppers. served with marinara	$17.00
CRISPY FRIED GULF OYSTERS With our homemade cocktail sauce	$25.00
MOZZARELLA IMPANATA Mozzarella cheese, lightly breaded and fried, served with marinara	$10.00
FRITELLE DI GRANCHIO Homemade lump crab cakes with Aioli – MKT
PROSCIUTTO & PROVOLONE WRAPPED ASPARAGUS Asparagus spears grilled and served with balsamic drizzle	$15.00
GNOCCHI Potato dumplings baked in your choice of a cream sauce with fontina cheese or a tomato basil sauce topped with melted fontina	$10.00
GARLIC BREAD Italian bread toasted with garlic and mozzarella cheese, served with marinara	$8.00
FUNGHI AL FORNO Baked mushroom caps stuffed with Italian sausage, cream cheese, onions and peppers	$15.00
ANTIPASTO An assortment of olives, artichoke hearts, meats, cheeses, pepperoncini and toast points, drizzled with seasoned extra virgin olive oil	$22.00
Cocktails & Martinis
BLT Giuseppe’s Hand-Selected Bulleit Single Barrel Bourbon, lemon juice and tonic	$14.00
DUTCH MULE Ketel One Vodka, ginger beer with lime	$11.00
KENTUCKY MULE Maker’s Mark, ginger beer with lime	$11.00
GIN AND JUICE MULE Tanqueray, ginger beer, and a splash of orange juice	$11.00
ITALIAN MARGARITA Casamigos Blanco Tequila, Limoncello Liqueur, triple sec, splash of orange juice and topped with soda	$15.00
OLD FASHIONED Willett 4 year Rye with muddled dark cherries & orange, touch of simple syrup and a splash of soda	$15.00
LE GRAND FIZZ Grey Goose Vodka, St. Germaine Elderflower, lime juice and soda	$14.00
KETEL ONE DIRTY MARTINI Ketel One Vodka shaken with a splash of olive juice and served with stuffed olives	$15.00
LEMONTINI A blend of Skyy Citrus and Villa Massa Limoncello Liqueur with a splash of soda	$12.00
PATRÓN PALOMA Patron Silver, grapefruit juice, simple syrup and topped with soda	$15.00
WILD PEACH MARTINI Deep Eddy Peach Vodka, Wild Turkey 101, fresh lemon, simple syrup, and a splash of sweet ‘n sour	$12.00
COSMOPOLITAN Skyy Citrus, triple sec, cranberry and a squeeze of fresh lime	$13.00
FLIRTINI Stoli Raspberry, triple sec, splash of cranberry and pineapple topped with sparkling wine	$14.00
FRENCH MARTINI Ciroc Vodka shaken, with Chambord raspberry liqueur and pineapple juice	$14.00
ESPRESSO MARTINI Stoli Vanilla, Kahlua, Baileys Irish Cream, shaken with a generous shot of espresso	$18.00
CHOCOLATINI Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Chocolate & White Chocolate Liqueurs in a chocolate laced martini glass	$16.00
BULLEIT GINGER SOUR Giuseppe’s Hand-Selected Bulleit Single Barrel Bourbon, Domaine Canton ginger liqueur, a splash of sweetened lime and a splash of orange juice	$16.00
NEGRONI Aviation Gin, Campari and sweet vermouth	$14.00
CLASSIC MANHATTAN Giuseppe’s Hand-Selected Bulleit Single Barrel Bourbon, sweet vermouth, dash of bitters and finished with a dark cherry	$16.00
APEROL SPRITZ Aperol, prosecco, splash of soda and orange	$13.00
Zuppa E Insalate
INSALATA VERDE Fresh leafy greens topped with seasonal vegetables	$14.00
ITALIAN WEDGE Fresh iceberg wedge with crisp pancetta, creamy bleu cheese dressing, diced tomatoes and croutons	$15.00
INSALATA GORGONZOLA Mixed spring lettuces, gorgonzola cheese, candied walnuts and sliced apples tossed with balsamic vinaigrette	$15.00
INSALATA GIUSEPPE Fresh leafy greens tossed with salami, prosciutto ham, kalamata olives, diced tomato, boiled egg, mushrooms, cucumber and red onion tossed with house Italian vinaigrette, topped with fresh mozzarella cheese and a pepperoncini	$21.00
INSALATA CESARE Romaine lettuce tossed with seasoned croutons, parmigiana and homemade Caesar dressing	$13.00
INSALATA SPINACI Fresh baby spinach tossed in olive oil and red wine vinegar, served with strawberries, mandarin oranges and toasted almonds	$15.00
PASTA E FAGIOLI Northern white bean soup with tomato, basil and garlic	$6.00
ZUPPA DEL GIORNO The Chef’s homemade soup of the day	$6.00
SALAD DRESSINGS Italian Vinaigrette \| Balsamic Vinaigrette \| Ranch French \| Parmesan Peppercorn \| Bleu Cheese
VINO AL BICCHIERE BIANCO
RUFFINO “LUMINA” Pinot Grigio	$11.00
PRINCIPESSA Gavi	$11.00
ROBERT MONDAVI “Private Selection” Chardonnay	$10.00
MER SOLEIL Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay	$13.00
JORDAN Chardonnay	$20.00
CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE “Horse Heaven” Sauvignon Blanc	$11.00
KIM CRAWFORD Sauvignon Blanc	$12.00
WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS Riesling	$10.00
BERINGER White Zinfandel	$7.00
TERRA D’ORO Moscato	$11.00
WHISPERING ANGEL Rosé	$12.00
BUBBLES BY THE GLASS
RISATA Moscato d’Asti (187mL)	$12.00
MIONETTO Prosecco (187 ml)	$12.00
DOMAINE CHANDON Brut (187 ml)	$14.00
DOMAINE CHANDON Rosé (187 ml)	$14.00
ROSA REGALE (187 Ml)	$12.00
VINO AL BICCHIERE ROSSO
DUCAROSSO Chianti Riserva	$9.00
CASTELLO DI ALBOLA Chianti Classico	$15.00
BANFI Brunello di Montalcino	$32.00
SPINELLI Montepulciano D’Abruzzo	$10.00
MEIOMI Pinot Noir	$12.00
WALT BY KATHRYN HALL Pinot Noir	$18.00
EMMOLO Merlot	$17.00
ROBERT MONDAVI “Private Selection” Merlot	$10.00
ROBERT MONDAVI “Private Selection” Cabernet Sauvignon	$10.00
JUSTIN Cabernet Sauvignon	$17.00
EARTHQUAKE Cabernet Sauvignon	$14.00
PRISONER Cabernet Sauvignon	$30.00
COSENTINO “Cigar Zin” Zinfandel	$12.00
FINCA EL ORIGIN RESERVA Malbec	$11.00
DECOY BY DUCKHORN Red Blend	$14.00
House Favorites
PORTOBELLO & MANZO Beef tenderloin tips, portobello mushrooms, yellow onions and spinach tossed with the pasta of the day in a red wine and plum tomato demi glace	$40.00
TORTELLINI ALLA PANNA E PESTO Cheese-filled pasta tossed with sautéed prosciutto ham and asparagus in a pesto cream sauce, topped with toasted pine nuts	$27.00
TORTELLINI DI SIMPSON Cheese-filled pasta tossed with jumbo shrimp, bay shrimp, lump crabmeat, sauteed prosciutto ham and asparagus in a pesto cream sauce, topped with toasted pine nuts	$42.00
CARBONARA ITALIANO Spaghetti tossed with pancetta and peas, sautéed with garlic and olive oil, finished with egg, pecorino romano cheese and cracked black pepper	$23.00
CONCHIGLIONI DI STEPHANO Pasta shells stuffed with chicken and ricotta cheese, baked with marinara and provolone	$24.00
CHICKEN PEPPERONI Chicken breasts lightly breaded, fried and stuffed with pepperoni and provolone, served over a bed of spaghetti with marinara	$28.00
LOBSTER RAVIOLI Served in a roasted red pepper cream sauce with fontina and romano cheeses, garnished with chunks of lobster tail meat	$45.00
BONE-IN 12OZ CENTER CUT PORK CHOP With a Ruby Port reduction, served with new potatoes and vegetable of the day	$35.00
Pollo E Vitello
FLORENTINE Lightly sautéed and topped with a spinach cream sauce, bacon and diced tomatoes	$28.00
PICCATA Sautéed with a blend of white wine, lemon, butter and capers	$28.00
PARMIGIANA Lightly breaded and fried, then topped with marinara, mozzarella and parmigiana cheeses	$23.00
MARSALA Lightly sautéed with a marsala wine and mushroom sauce	$28.00
MILANESE Lightly breaded and fried over capellini in olive oil and garlic with fresh lemon and pecorino romano	$28.00
SALTIMBOCA Stuffed with prosciutto ham, provolone, served with a red wine, spinach and sage sauce	$29.00
Pasta
GNOCCHI Potato pasta baked in your choice of a cream sauce with fontina cheese or a tomato-basil sauce topped with fontina	$22.00
LASAGNA Baked layers of ribbon pasta, ricotta, mozzarella, provolone, parmigiana, ground sirloin, Italian sausage and marinara	$27.00
RAVIOLI QUATTRO FORMAGGI Filled with ricotta, mozzarella, asiago and parmigiana, served with a vodka tomato basil cream sauce	$25.00
CARBONARA AMERICANO Fettucine tossed with sautéed prosciutto ham and bacon in alfredo sauce	$27.00
MANICOTTI Giant pasta tubes stuffed with ricotta and parmigiana cheeses, baked with marinara and mozzarella	$23.00
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE House ground beef and veal in a creamy tomato sauce with a hint of nutmeg	$27.00
Pesce
SCAMPI AGLIO E OLIO Sautéed jumbo and bay shrimp tossed with spaghetti, scallions and diced tomatoes in a lemon garlic sauce	$35.00
SCALLOPS ROCKEFELLER Seared jumbo diver scallops topped with spinach and bacon, with a lemon, olive oil and garlic sauce, over linguine	$55.00
SCAMPI FRA DIAVOLO Sautéed jumbo and bay shrimp with a spicy tomato sauce and spaghetti	$35.00
OVEN ROASTED SEA BASS With pulled lobster tail meat and lobster chili butter sauce, over a bed of spaghetti or with the vegetable of the day	$52.00
GRILLED SALMON Served with dill lemon butter sauce, over spaghetti or with the vegetable of the day	$29.00
FRUTTI DI MARE Scallops, shrimp and lobster tossed with linguine in a sherried mascarpone tomato cream sauce	$56.00
LINGUINE ALLA VONGOLE Diced clams, capers and kalamata olives sautéed with olive oil, garlic and clam stock, tossed with linguine and garnished with littleneck clams, served with choice of red or white sauce	$35.00
LOBSTER GNOCCHI Baked gnocchi with chunks of lobster tail meat in a sherried lobster cream sauce	$45.00
Manzo
PRIME RIBEYE A 14 ounce prime angus ribeye, grilled to order	$55.00
TOURNEDOS DI BURGUNDY Two 4-ounce medallions of beef tenderloin, grilled to order with a burgundy sage sauce with mushrooms	$50.00
FILETTO DI MANZO A half-pound of beef tenderloin, grilled to order	$49.00
FILETTO ALLA MAMA Add olive oil & garlic	$50.00
FILETTO ALLA GIUSEPPE Add sautéed peppers, mushrooms and onions	$52.00

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Reviews

Jack King

Literally some of the best Italian food around KY! Also their new cake baker is PHENOMENAL as that was probably the best red velvet cake I’ve ever had in my life. My one and only complaint is the lighting seems to be a struggle because it’s either super dim or glaringly bright and when they try to get it in a happy medium it flickers. Definitely worth the trip to the edge of town for some amazing food!

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Anthony Wasson

Great food, awesome service, and fantastic atmosphere. Mondays are half price wine bottles. The Sea Bass was amazing but my wife got the Lobster Gnocchi and it was also very tasty. Can’t go wrong with any dish. Dessert menu is also strong. Special occasion or just need a solid meal, this is your place for Italian cuisine!

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Heidi Huffman

Everything was amazingly prepared. Our server, Corey, was very attentive, knowledgeable and polite. Highly recommend! The only downfall is the parking or lack of parking.

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Yamel Patterson-Muñoz

Guiseppe’s is just the best experience every time we go. We had oir second date there and have been going at least twice a year ever since and always for our aniversary. The food is ao well prepare, the flavors are so delicious. The servers are always so respectful, personable, amicable and knowledgeable about their offerings. The ambiance is so peaceful. The live music makes sure to create a very private space by drowining other patrons conversations. It is well kept and clean. Always recomended never dissapointed!

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Jamie Clark

My wife and kids were away, so I decided to saddle up to the bar by myself because I was craving a good meal. The bartenders were delightful. One of them recommended the Chilean Seabass, which I agreed to, and could not have been happier. It was amazing. I ordered a Manhattan. That was one of the best I’ve ever had and then a glass of white wine with my meal, just an overall phenomenal experience I highly recommend. The general manager was behind the bar and chatted with me about my business, I felt like I was at Cheers.

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Cara Roth

Loved this place! I felt a bit underdressed but they didn’t make me feel bad at all! I was in a tshirt and denim shorts for reference. Everything from start to finish was top notch and felt very high end. We enjoyed ourselves and sat at our table until almost 10pm not feeling rushed at all. Thanks James for great service!

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Lloyd Mershon

First time visit for us but it won’t be the last! Everything was fantastic, from the atmosphere, food and service! Allison did a wonderful job of informing us of the menu selections and everything came out on time and perfect! We started with the Gnocchi with tomato basil as an appetizer. The Mrs selected the Chicken Parmesan while I had the Pork Chop with Port Wine reduction. This was the most tender, well cooked pork chop I’ve ever had. The only negative has got to be the parking, it is very limited and tight in the parking lot itself and many chose to park on the side of the road.

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Bryan Lewis

Stopped by on a Saturday night a few weeks ago but they had no availability. Learned my lesson quickly and made a reservation. Lol. Excellent restaurant with top notch service. You really have to try the crab cakes, they’re fabulous.

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Melissa Wilson

First time ever coming here. Food was wonderful and service was outstanding. Can’t wait to go back! Staff was wonderful with us, we had a decent size party with toddlers.

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David Vandaele

Great atmosphere and service. Wonderful food selection.

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