Where is the Best Restaurant in Lexington, Kentucky?
I went to grad school in Lexington (Go Cats!) and fell in love with Bella Notte. Their atmosphere was very different. The main dining room has the appearance of being outside. You can see the kitchen and the brick ovens from main dining area. I have never had bad service there, but I’m a very sociable person that ends up talking to EVERYONE! Food is fantastic. I have never had bread and herbs that have tasted as good in the Chicago area. Chicago could use a restaurant like this. We have tons of fantastic Italian restaurants in the City. The suburbs could use Bella Notte. Bella Notte will also ‘custom make’ some dishes. I have had them make Pesto with brocoli and chicken (very nice como). Not many restaurants have Pesto – not sure why because it’s an easy, amazing dish! When I go to Kentucky for the Derby, Bella Notte is one of our stops. I always buy a bottle of their Olive Oil. Makes me remember all times I ate there with my grad student friends…However, it is busy –
