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ItalX: Creative Italian dishes, house-made pasta, and memorable service in Lexington.
4.8
Italian
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ItalX: Creative Italian dishes, house-made pasta, and memorable service in Lexington.
ItalX at 160 W Main St, Lexington, KY offers Italian cuisine with house-made pasta and creative dishes. Guests praise attentive service and a welcoming atmosphere, with staff like Gustavo ensuring a smooth dining journey. The menu includes gluten-free friendly options with substitutions, standout arancini, polenta with mushroom ragu, chickpea faina, and light cannoli.
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Fresh, handcrafted pasta dishes with seasonal sauces and ingredients.
Artisanal pizzas cooked in a traditional wood-fired oven for a crispy crust.
Dedicated gluten-free options, including pasta and desserts like almond flour cannoli.
Shareable delicacies such as arancini and faina chickpea pancakes.
Expertly mixed drinks, including signature amaretto sours, at the full bar.
Affordable daily specials combining pizza, salads, and other Italian favorites.
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Overall rating
John Arndt
Wow, simply wow. I’m impressed. I came hungry and curious. I’ve left more than satisfied. I tried several small dishes rather than the usual pasta panini and pizza. Don’t overlook these delicacies. The arancini have a crispy crust and a wonderfully gooey cheesy inside. They are seasoned well. Accompanied by a red and pesto sauce that pair well. The pesto was especially tasty and begs for a pasta dish with the same sauce. I also ordered the Matuffi Lucchese. The polenta is fantastic and the hearty wild mushroom ragu is seasoned to perfection. The butternut squash soup was light. It was the weakest dish and I feel lacked salt. The faina was the most surprising item and I am so glad I tried it. . This chickpea pancake was slightly crispy at the edges with a luscious center. Ignore the butter in the photo. It was offered with olive oil and I always prefer butter, but it did not need either. The cannoli were amazing. Whipped mascarpone was genius. I’ve often found ricotta heavy. These were very light. I must note. I am gluten intolerant and watch what I eat. The menu is very gluten free friendly with notations and substitution possibilities (including the cannoli shells made with almond flour). My server, Gustavo, was the best. He timed my dishes perfectly and accommodated all my requests graciously and efficiently. He was the cherry on the top of a memorable meal.
Tammy Martinez
Stopped by with a group of friends for lunch and service was quick and friendly. I ordered the lunch special which was a margarita pizza with a house salad. Both were delicious. Atmosphere was inviting. Overall I enjoyed dining at Italx and am looking forward to going again.
S.R.
This restaurant is SPECTACULAR. The food is excellent. The service is excellent. What a relief to have a waiter that can clear the table between courses, truly a rare experience. My fiancee and I travel to Lexington 1-2 times a year, and we almost always stop here. The people eating at the restaurant are also sophisticated and interesting, which is a lovely environment. The menu options are creative and unusual, and incredibly intentional. Looking forward to the next visit!
Kendrick Banks
Lovely meal I had the lasagna. It was perfect. My wife had some pasta with chicken that I can’t pronounce again. It was great but we drove four hours to get the amaretto sour. Their bartender is on point.
David C
An exquisite dining experience for sure. The food was made on site including the pasta. The atmosphere was a true memory maker. And the staff had customer service in their DNA. You must give this restaurant a try. I couldn't recommend any specific item because everything we had was perfect.
