Sarino

“Sarino has some of the best Italian food you’ll find in a restaurant. Everything from their Berkshire pork chop which you could cut with a spoon it’s so tender, to their bolognese which tastes like what I make at home (in a good way, packed full of flavor), to their salmon and chicken and veal. You will not be disappointed. The foccacia bread is a must have. One order is enough for two people to have bread the entire meal. They also have great salads. Bar service is always great. Prices aren’t insanely high.”

“LOVE Sarino! Every dish I've tried on the Brunch and Dinner menus is out of this world amazing and the staff are always so friendly and attentive. Place has a great cocktail menu, and everything comes out super quick too. Sarino is quickly becoming my favorite restaurant in Louisville. OH and there's a parking lot. Amazing.”

“This is a great Italian restaurant in a quanit area of town. I went on a Wednesday night with a group of hardworking and hungry associates. We arrived promptly at 6:15pm, found parking right outside and was greated by the friendliest server. The menu had great options but wasn't overwhelming. Our group had the calamari with a tangy cocktail sauce for a starter and then moved on to the entrée portion of the meal. I ordered the chicken marsala over asparagus. The portion was a nice serving size and tasted great. Everyone was delighted by their meal and left in a great mood.”

“Tried this restaurant for the first time, as a date night. We arrived early with reservations (recommended). The hostess was very friendly and we were seated immediately. There weren't many other people, as it was very early for dinner service, but there were plenty of seating style options. We were sat at a high-top booth by the bar. It wasn't too loud, or too busy. The music playing was at a perfect volume for background noise. My husband's only negative comment on the atmosphere, was the lighting. It was a bit too dim for him, without his reading glasses, the menu was difficult to read. He also noted how there was limited lighting around the bar, which seemed odd to him. Fortunately, he was able to pull up the menu from the website and preview the options. Our wait staff were prompt, knowledgeable and courteous. Our waiter took our drink orders shortly after we had been seated. My husband ordered his usual, a Long Island. Although the signature cocktails looked appealing, I have an allergy to citrus and most every mixed drink at every establishment uses either lemon, lime or orange, so I ordered my usual, a Vodka Cranberry. Traditionally, the service staff asks if there is a brand preference for the primary liquor, but our waiter didn't offer a selection, so I presume the drinks were made with the house choice alcohol. We both agreed, the drink could have been made with a little more finesse. Both seemed heavy handed on the liquor and they ended up being the only drinks we ordered. For starters, we ordered the gnocchi; it was delicious! The gnocchi were cooked soft and silky like an elevated dumpling. The sauce was generous, with a creamy and flavorful warmth. I also ordered the Butternut squash and spinach salad. The salad was a very libral portion. If you like goat cheese, you will Love this salad. For entrees we ordered the Chicken Marsala and the grilled shrimp. My husband had the Marsala, commenting that the chicken was expertly cooked, tender and juicy. He noted the sauce and seasoning could be more bold for his taste, but overall it was a very satisfying dish. I enjoyed the grilled shrimp. The shrimped were genuinely grilled with a good crispy char and flavorful seasoning. The size and number of shrimp were impressive as well. The star of the dish, in my opinion was the underlying risotto! The velvety, fluffy risotto was so fulfilling. I could of ate an entire dish of just this risotto. The addition of the thinly sliced zucchini and squash, was a brilliant finishing touch. For dessert, we ordered the chocolate truffle to share. Honestly, the portion appears modest, but the density and rich flavor of the truffle was more than filling. The delicate dollop of fresh cream and the sweet ripe berries paired immaculately with the boldness of the truffle. My husband saved a strawberry for the final bite of truffle for me, noting that he felt it was the perfect coupling. The bill, was as expected for an upscale, intimate dinner service for two. We plan to return for another date night soon. My only other note might be for some signage or clarification for the location of the restrooms.”

“Wife's shrimp, great. My pasta under cooked. Ceasars salad was not what I expected in a nice place. Over all. Probably won't come back. The gropon deal is attractive but between the two of us we got one good meal. If you go get the shrimp, that won't disappoint. Our waitress gets 5 stars”