Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano Menu
Welcome to Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano, a culinary gem nestled in Lexington, KY. This delightful eatery offers an enchanting menu that captures the heart of Italian cuisine. With exquisitely crafted dishes, each bite is a journey to Italy. Start your experience with delicious Mozzarella Impanata or Prosciutto & Provolone Wrapped Asparagus, each infused with fresh flavors.
For main courses, the lobster ravioli garners rave reviews for its decadent filling, while the ribeye and shrimp fettuccine showcase expertly chosen ingredients that ensure a feast for the senses. The ambiance, characterized by live jazz and a captivating bar, offers a perfect backdrop for celebrations.
Whether indulging in the Butter Toffee Cake to round off your meal or sipping on a finely paired wine, Giuseppe's ensures an unforgettable dining experience, making it a must-visit for both locals and visitors alike.
Vino Rosso Italiano
DUCAROSSO
Chianti Riserva
RUFFINO
'Modus' Super Tuscan
SPINELLI
Montepulciano D'Abruzzo
BANFI
Brunello di Montalcino (375ml)
CASTELLO DI ALBOLA
Chianti Classico
BOLLA
Amarone della Valpolicella
MARCHESI DI BAROLO
Barolo
CLETO CHIARLI
Amabile Lambrusco
ALTESINO
Brunello di Montalcino
FRESCOBALDI
Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino
CASTELLO DI MONSANTO
Chianti Classico Riserva
WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS
Willamette Valley, OR
MEIOMI
Monterey County, Sonoma County, Santa Barbara County, CA
MIGRATION BY DUCKHORN
Anderson Valley, CA
BELLE GLOS CLARK TELEPHONE
Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County, CA
FLOWERS
Sonoma Coast, CA
LANDMARK
'Overlook', CA
WALT BY KATHRYN HALL
Anderson Valley, CA
PINOT NOIR
MERLOT
ROBERT MONDAVI
'Private Selection', Central Coast, CA
NORTHSTAR
Columbia Valley, WA
STERLING
Napa Valley, CA
CLOS DU BOIS
Sonoma County, CA
EMMOLO
Napa Valley, CA
DUCKHORN
Napa Valley, CA
JOEL GOTT
CA
COSENTINO
'Cigar Zin', Lodi, CA
OLD VINE
Sonoma County, CA
GRGICH HILLS
Napa Valley, CA
INK GRADE
'Andosol' Napa Valley, CA
ZINFANDEL
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
ROBERT MONDAVI
'Private Selection', Central Coast, CA
IF YOU SEE KAY
Paso Robles, CA
RODNEY STRONG
Sonoma County, CA
DECOY BY DUCKHORN
Sonoma County, CA
SIMI
Sonoma County, CA
CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE
'Cold Creek', Columbia Valley, WA
MAZZEI PHILIP
Tuscany, Italy
EARTHQUAKE BY MICHAEL DAVID
Lodi, CA
JUSTIN
Paso Robles, CA
JORDAN
Alexander Valley, CA
PRISONER
Napa Valley, CA
CLIFF LEDE
Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, CA
FINCA EL ORIGIN RESERVA
Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
DECOY BY DUCKHORN
Red Blend, Sonoma County, CA
PENFOLDS
'Bin 28 Kalimna' Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia
GIRARD
Petite Sirah, Napa Valley, CA
PARADUXX BY DUCKHORN
Napa Valley, CA
BERNARDUS
'Marinus' Red Blend, Carmel Valley, CA
CONN CREEK
'Anthology' Red Blend, Napa Valley, CA
SHAFER
'TD-9' Red Blend, Napa Valley CA
OVERTURE BY OPUS ONE
Red Blend, Napa Valley, CA
OTHER REDS
RIESLING & INTERESTING WHITES
CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE
'Cold Creek' Riesling, Columbia Valley, WA
EROICA
By Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen, Riesling, Columbia Valley, WA
BERINGER
White Zinfandel, CA
WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS
Riesling, Willamette Valley, OR
SANTA MARGHERITA
Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, Italy
RUFFINO
'Lumina' Pinot Grigio, Delle Venizie, Italy
TERRA D'ORO
Moscato, CA
PRINCIPESSA
Gavi, Italy
WHISPERING ANGEL ROSÉ
Côtes de Provence, France
CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE
'Horse Heaven' Hills, WA
KIM CRAWFORD
Marlborough, New Zealand
CAKEBREAD
Napa Valley, CA
DUCKHORN
Anderson Valley, CA
CLOUDY BAY
Marlborough, New Zealand
CLIFF LEDE
Napa Valley, CA
ASHES & DIAMONDS
Napa Valley, CA
SAUVIGNON BLANC
CHARDONNAY
ROBERT MONDAVI
'Private Selection', Central Coast, CA
MER SOLEIL
Santa Lucia Highlands, CA
SONOMA CUTRER
Sonoma Coast, CA
CLOS DU BOIS
'Calcaire', Russian River Valley, CA
JORDAN
Russian River Valley, CA
GRGICH HILLS
Napa Valley, CA
CAKEBREAD
Napa Valley, CA
BANFI ROSA REGALE
Piedmont, Italy (187 ml)
MIONETTO
Prosecco, Italy (187 ml)
DOMAINE
Chandon Brut (187 ml)
RISATA
Moscato d'Asti (187ml)
RUFFINO
Prosecco, Italy
VEUVE CLICQUOT N/V
Brut, Epernay, France
PERRIER JOUET
'Grand Brut', Epernay, France
Vino Spumante
Whiskey
CROWN ROYAL
SEAGRAM'S 7
JACK DANIEL'S
JAMESON
JAMESON CASKMATES
BUSHMILLS
BUSHMILLS BLACK BUSH
SAZERAC RYE
CASAMIGOS BLANCO
DON JULIO BLANCO
DON JULIO REPOSADO
DON JULIO 1942
AVION SILVER
AVION 44
DELEON
PATRON SILVER
CODIGO 1530 ANEJO
MAESTRO DOBEL
CRISTALINO
Tequila
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
SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS
Over creamy parmesan risotto with white wine
SHRIMP COCKTAIL
With our homemade cocktail sauce
ARANCINI
Fried risotto balls stuffed with prosciutto ham and fontina cheese with marinara
CALAMARI FRITTI
Breaded squid rings lightly fried and tossed with sauteéd banana peppers. served with marinara
CRISPY FRIED GULF OYSTERS
With our homemade cocktail sauce
MOZZARELLA IMPANATA
Mozzarella cheese, lightly breaded and fried, served with marinara
FRITELLE DI GRANCHIO
Homemade lump crab cakes with Aioli - MKT
PROSCIUTTO & PROVOLONE WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
Asparagus spears grilled and served with balsamic drizzle
GNOCCHI
Potato dumplings baked in your choice of a cream sauce with fontina cheese or a tomato basil sauce topped with melted fontina
GARLIC BREAD
Italian bread toasted with garlic and mozzarella cheese, served with marinara
FUNGHI AL FORNO
Baked mushroom caps stuffed with Italian sausage, cream cheese, onions and peppers
ANTIPASTO
An assortment of olives, artichoke hearts, meats, cheeses, pepperoncini and toast points, drizzled with seasoned extra virgin olive oil
Appetizers
Cocktails & Martinis
BLT
Giuseppe's Hand-Selected Bulleit Single Barrel Bourbon, lemon juice and tonic
DUTCH MULE
Ketel One Vodka, ginger beer with lime
KENTUCKY MULE
Maker's Mark, ginger beer with lime
GIN AND JUICE MULE
Tanqueray, ginger beer, and a splash of orange juice
ITALIAN MARGARITA
Casamigos Blanco Tequila, Limoncello Liqueur, triple sec, splash of orange juice and topped with soda
OLD FASHIONED
Willett 4 year Rye with muddled dark cherries & orange, touch of simple syrup and a splash of soda
LE GRAND FIZZ
Grey Goose Vodka, St. Germaine Elderflower, lime juice and soda
KETEL ONE DIRTY MARTINI
Ketel One Vodka shaken with a splash of olive juice and served with stuffed olives
LEMONTINI
A blend of Skyy Citrus and Villa Massa Limoncello Liqueur with a splash of soda
PATRÓN PALOMA
Patron Silver, grapefruit juice, simple syrup and topped with soda
WILD PEACH MARTINI
Deep Eddy Peach Vodka, Wild Turkey 101, fresh lemon, simple syrup, and a splash of sweet 'n sour
COSMOPOLITAN
Skyy Citrus, triple sec, cranberry and a squeeze of fresh lime
FLIRTINI
Stoli Raspberry, triple sec, splash of cranberry and pineapple topped with sparkling wine
FRENCH MARTINI
Ciroc Vodka shaken, with Chambord raspberry liqueur and pineapple juice
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Stoli Vanilla, Kahlua, Baileys Irish Cream, shaken with a generous shot of espresso
CHOCOLATINI
Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Chocolate & White Chocolate Liqueurs in a chocolate laced martini glass
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
NEGRONI
Aviation Gin, Campari and sweet vermouth
CLASSIC MANHATTAN
Giuseppe's Hand-Selected Bulleit Single Barrel Bourbon, sweet vermouth, dash of bitters and finished with a dark cherry
APEROL SPRITZ
Aperol, prosecco, splash of soda and orange
INSALATA VERDE
Fresh leafy greens topped with seasonal vegetables
ITALIAN WEDGE
Fresh iceberg wedge with crisp pancetta, creamy bleu cheese dressing, diced tomatoes and croutons
INSALATA GORGONZOLA
Mixed spring lettuces, gorgonzola cheese, candied walnuts and sliced apples tossed with balsamic vinaigrette
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
INSALATA CESARE
Romaine lettuce tossed with seasoned croutons, parmigiana and homemade Caesar dressing
INSALATA SPINACI
Fresh baby spinach tossed in olive oil and red wine vinegar, served with strawberries, mandarin oranges and toasted almonds
PASTA E FAGIOLI
Northern white bean soup with tomato, basil and garlic
ZUPPA DEL GIORNO
The Chef's homemade soup of the day
SALAD DRESSINGS
Italian Vinaigrette Balsamic Vinaigrette Ranch French Parmesan Peppercorn Bleu Cheese
Zuppa E Insalate
VINO AL BICCHIERE BIANCO
RUFFINO 'LUMINA'
Pinot Grigio
PRINCIPESSA
Gavi
ROBERT MONDAVI
'Private Selection' Chardonnay
MER SOLEIL
Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay
JORDAN
Chardonnay
CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE
'Horse Heaven' Sauvignon Blanc
KIM CRAWFORD
Sauvignon Blanc
WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS
Riesling
BERINGER
White Zinfandel
TERRA D'ORO
Moscato
WHISPERING ANGEL
Rosé
RISATA
Moscato d'Asti (187mL)
MIONETTO
Prosecco (187 ml)
DOMAINE CHANDON
Brut (187 ml)
ROSA REGALE (187 ml)
BUBBLES BY THE GLASS
VINO AL BICCHIERE ROSSO
DUCAROSSO
Chianti Riserva
CASTELLO DI ALBOLA
Chianti Classico
BANFI
Brunello di Montalcino
SPINELLI
Montepulciano D'Abruzzo
MEIOMI
Pinot Noir
WALT BY KATHRYN HALL
Pinot Noir
EMMOLO
Merlot
ROBERT MONDAVI
'Private Selection' Merlot
JUSTIN
Cabernet Sauvignon
EARTHQUAKE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRISONER
Cabernet Sauvignon
COSENTINO
'Cigar Zin' Zinfandel
FINCA EL ORIGIN RESERVA
Malbec
DECOY BY DUCKHORN
Red Blend
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
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
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
CARBONARA ITALIANO
Spaghetti tossed with pancetta and peas, sautéed with garlic and olive oil, finished with egg, pecorino romano cheese and cracked black pepper
CONCHIGLIONI DI STEPHANO
Pasta shells stuffed with chicken and ricotta cheese, baked with marinara and provolone
CHICKEN PEPPERONI
Chicken breasts lightly breaded, fried and stuffed with pepperoni and provolone, served over a bed of spaghetti with marinara
LOBSTER RAVIOLI
Served in a roasted red pepper cream sauce with fontina and romano cheeses, garnished with chunks of lobster tail meat
BONE-IN 12OZ CENTER CUT PORK CHOP
With a Ruby Port reduction, served with new potatoes and vegetable of the day
House Favorites
Pollo E Vitello
FLORENTINE
Lightly sautéed and topped with a spinach cream sauce, bacon and diced tomatoes
PICCATA
Sautéed with a blend of white wine, lemon, butter and capers
PARMIGIANA
Lightly breaded and fried, then topped with marinara, mozzarella and parmigiana cheeses
MARSALA
Lightly sautéed with a marsala wine and mushroom sauce
MILANESE
Lightly breaded and fried over capellini in olive oil and garlic with fresh lemon and pecorino romano
SALTIMBOCA
Stuffed with prosciutto ham, provolone, served with a red wine, spinach and sage sauce
GNOCCHI
Potato pasta baked in your choice of a cream sauce with fontina cheese or a tomato-basil sauce topped with fontina
LASAGNA
Baked layers of ribbon pasta, ricotta, mozzarella, provolone, parmigiana, ground sirloin, Italian sausage and marinara
RAVIOLI QUATTRO FORMAGGI
Filled with ricotta, mozzarella, asiago and parmigiana, served with a vodka tomato basil cream sauce
CARBONARA AMERICANO
Fettucine tossed with sautéed prosciutto ham and bacon in alfredo sauce
MANICOTTI
Giant pasta tubes stuffed with ricotta and parmigiana cheeses, baked with marinara and mozzarella
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
House ground beef and veal in a creamy tomato sauce with a hint of nutmeg
Pasta
Pesce
SCAMPI AGLIO E OLIO
Sautéed jumbo and bay shrimp tossed with spaghetti, scallions and diced tomatoes in a lemon garlic sauce
SCALLOPS ROCKEFELLER
Seared jumbo diver scallops topped with spinach and bacon, with a lemon, olive oil and garlic sauce, over linguine
SCAMPI FRA DIAVOLO
Sautéed jumbo and bay shrimp with a spicy tomato sauce and spaghetti
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
GRILLED SALMON
Served with dill lemon butter sauce, over spaghetti or with the vegetable of the day
FRUTTI DI MARE
Scallops, shrimp and lobster tossed with linguine in a sherried mascarpone tomato cream sauce
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
LOBSTER GNOCCHI
Baked gnocchi with chunks of lobster tail meat in a sherried lobster cream sauce
PRIME RIBEYE
A 14 ounce prime angus ribeye, grilled to order
TOURNEDOS DI BURGUNDY
Two 4-ounce medallions of beef tenderloin, grilled to order with a burgundy sage sauce with mushrooms
FILETTO DI MANZO
A half-pound of beef tenderloin, grilled to order
FILETTO ALLA MAMA
Add olive oil & garlic
FILETTO ALLA GIUSEPPE
Add sautéed peppers, mushrooms and onions