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Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Lexington

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Updated November 05, 2026

Looking for restaurants with the best service in Lexington? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

A photo of Bella Cafe & Grille (Fountains at Palomar) restaurant

Bella Cafe & Grille (Fountains at Palomar)

4.9

4.9 (497)

$30 and under

American

Lexington

About the restaurant

At Bella Cafe & Grille, we’d like you to enjoy our menu prepared with attention to detail and the quality you deserve.

Top review

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Mel

Dined 2 days ago

Our fav go-to place. Service/food always great!

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4.8

4.8 (3775)

$31 to $50

American

Lexington

About the restaurant

At Coles, we're dedicated to bringing the art of dining to every experience. Think local meats cured in-house. Crisp vegetables fresh off the vine, pickled onsite. Breads baked fresh each day. The best seasonal ingredients available, sourced from local farms and trusted purveyors. And our menus go beyond the plate, with handcrafted cocktails featuring unique, house-made ingredients, hundreds of bourbons available for tasting, and an award-winning carefully curated wine program. We believe in honoring history and chose to set our restaurant in a restored historic landmark in downtown Lexington.

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Robert

Dined 3 days ago

This was our first occasion of dining at Coles. We had heard very good things about it. Our experience topped our expectations. The ambiance, the food, the service -- all made for a very special evening. We will certainly be back.

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Day-Boat Scallops

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Bella Cafe & Grille in Chevy Chase

4.9

4.9 (405)

$30 and under

American

Lexington

About the restaurant

Everyday Dining Elevated
We have taken your everyday favorites and elevated them a smidge!
At Bella Cafe & Grille, we’d like you to enjoy our menu prepared with attention to detail and the quality you deserve.

Bella Notte Restaurant Group’s newest concept keeps with the same tradition of using fresh local ingredients and letting the natural ingredients speak for themselves with a focus on convenient carryout and delivery.

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Christina

Dined 2 days ago

Other than being seated right next to the kitchen and bathrooms, the experience was great.

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Tony's of Lexington

4.8

4.8 (5635)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Lexington

About the restaurant

Tony's of Lexington is the perfect mixture of an eclectic urban feel, traditional southern charm, and unparalleled service.

(859) 955-TONY (8669)

Top review

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CherylGold

Dined on Oct 28, 2026

Dominic is an exceptional server! He CARES about his customers and takes time to connect. Everything about our experience and our meals was perfect! Have been there before and it still is amazing!

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9oz Filet Mignon

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24oz Porterhouse

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Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano

4.9

4.9 (5233)

$31 to $50

Italian

Lexington

About the restaurant

There’s a quiet country road hiding near one of Lexington’s busiest intersections. Tucked down the lane in a tree-lined cove, Giuseppe’s has been serving great Italian cuisine serenaded by live music for the last 25 years. Renowned for its fresh fish and seafood, hand-cut steaks, traditional and contemporary pasta dishes, homemade desserts and extensive wine list, Giuseppe’s captures its guests with the ambiance of candlelight, easy sounds of slow jazz and a taste of passion which flows from your fork, making every dish its own invitation to return. Whether you prefer a table in the main dining room or the lounge, Giuseppe’s is the perfect romantic spot for dates and anniversaries, and it’s also a favorite for large gatherings of family and friends. Giuseppe’s Private Dining Room provides a relaxed, intimate venue for business and social events. That is how something so hidden still stands out, and that is why those who find us return again and again.

Top review

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Bruce

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent restaurant! Got great friendly service from Victoria!! Food was fantastic and service was superb!! Would definitely return!!

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Fettuccine Alfredo

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Oven Roasted Sea Bass

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Malone’s - Lansdowne

4.9

4.9 (3651)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Lexington

About the restaurant

Named one of the Great Steak Houses of North America, Malone’s is Lexington’s premier steakhouse. Less than two percent of beef processed in the world is rated as “prime beef.” Malone’s is pleased to offer the widest selection of fresh, hand-cut USDA Prime steaks. In addition to their steak selection, the diverse menu offers something for everyone. Enjoy freshly made salads, fresh fish and seafood selections, sandwiches, house favorites and seasonal chef features. Malone’s is the perfect destination for lunch or dinner with family and friends, professional meetings, and celebrations. Malone’s has been celebrating meals and milestones since 1998.

Top review

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Alexa

Dined 7 days ago

Went for dinner after the Breeders cup and had the best experience. Kyle was our waiter and truly made our night. Helped suggest with wine selection/food selection and did not steer us wrong to say the least. Definitely will be returning and asking for Kyle again.

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Bella Cafe & Grille - Hamburg

4.9

4.9 (92)

$30 and under

American

Lexington

About the restaurant

Everyday Dining Elevated We have taken your everyday favorites and elevated them a smidge! At Bella Cafe & Grille, we’d like you to enjoy our menu prepared with attention to detail and the quality you deserve. Bella Notte Restaurant Group’s newest concept keeps with the same tradition of using fresh local ingredients and letting the natural ingredients speak for themselves with a focus on convenient carryout and delivery.

Top review

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Kevin

Dined on Oct 28, 2026

Rocky was a terrific server and mixologist. Good was superb and atmosphere was welcoming.

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Dudley's on Short

4.8

4.8 (2969)

$31 to $50

American

Lexington

About the restaurant

Dudley's Restaurant has been a mainstay on the Lexington dining scene since 1981. Centered in the heart of downtown Lexington, Dudley's offers delicious modern American cuisine with an award-winning wine list to match. Food Network has featured Dudley's for the classic Tournedos Maxwell and has been awarded "Best of the South" twice by Southern Living Magazine. Dudley's was recently awarded a Lifetime Achievement award from the KY Department of Agriculture for using KY Proud ingredients in Chef Hannah Coffey's globally inspired menus. Dudley's welcomes guests to enjoy dining in the more casual bar area, formal main dining room, or on the rooftop terrace.*

*Rooftop seating is per guest request, weather permitting, and availability is Wednesday-Sunday for Dinner Only

Top review

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RonGold

Dined 3 days ago

Awesome food and the service was top notch! We loved the decor and feel of the restaurant

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CRAB CAKE BENEDICT

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4.8

4.8 (1878)

$30 and under

Italian

Lexington

About the restaurant

Bella Notte means Beautiful Night in Italian. Join us at our table & let us create your beautiful dining experience! This is a place to satisfy the appetite with Italian gusto. Enjoy the season's freshest ingredients and some unique dishes that are sure to become your next favorite! Remember, in Italy food & drink don't just make it possible to live, they're a part of what makes life worth living.
Italians say, "A tavolo non s'invecchia".
(People do not get old at the table)-spend enough time at ours and you'll believe it's true!

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CarlaGold

Dined 4 days ago

Everything was perfect and will be booking for the holidays

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Chicken Parmesan

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Chicken Marsala

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4.7

4.7 (54)

$30 and under

Greek

Lexington

About the restaurant

Athenian Grill brings the authentic taste of Greece to the modern table. Rooted in traditional Athenian recipes and fueled by a passion for fresh, wholesome ingredients, we deliver bold Mediterranean flavors in a casual, welcoming setting. Whether it’s lunch or a dinner, Athenian Grill offers a flavorful escape to the sun-kissed shores of the Aegean — no passport required.
We believe in real food, real connections, and a real sense of philoxenia — the Greek spirit of hospitality.

Top review

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JulieGold

Dined on Oct 13, 2026

Delicious food. So fresh and flavorful ! Great service too

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