Highest-rated restaurants in Louisville by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we’ve seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven’t been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.

Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Louisville, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.

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#30. Louisville Sushi Truck

– Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: Louisville, Kentucky
– Categories: Food Trucks, Sushi Bars
– Read more on Yelp

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#29. La Bodeguita de Mima

– Rating: 4.5/5 (802 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 725 East Market St. Louisville, Kentucky
– Categories: Cuban, Cocktail Bars
– Read more on Yelp

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#28. Kathmandu Kitchen & Bar

– Rating: 4.5/5 (191 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 3825 Bardstown Road Ste 108 Louisville, Kentucky
– Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese, Bars
– Read more on Yelp

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#27. Eden & Kissi

– Rating: 4.5/5 (115 reviews)
– Address: 3912 Bardstown Road Louisville, Kentucky
– Categories: Food Trucks, Caribbean, African
– Read more on Yelp

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#26. The Block Gourmet Deli

– Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 14041 Shelbyville Road Louisville, Kentucky
– Categories: Delis, Caterers
– Read more on Yelp

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#25. Gourmet Provisions

– Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
– Address: 9407 Westport Road Louisville, Kentucky
– Categories: American, Sandwiches, Seafood
– Read more on Yelp

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#24. Copper & Kings Distillery

– Rating: 4.5/5 (333 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1121 East Washington St. Louisville, Kentucky
– Categories: Tours, Distilleries, New American
– Read more on Yelp

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#23. Dairy Kastle

– Rating: 4.5/5 (177 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 575 Eastern Pkwy Louisville, Kentucky
– Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Hot Dogs
– Read more on Yelp

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#22. Yummy Pollo

– Rating: 4.5/5 (639 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 4222-B Bishop Lane Louisville, Kentucky
– Categories: Peruvian, Latin American, New American
– Read more on Yelp

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#21. Taquero Mucho

– Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
– Address: 5700 Outer Lp Louisville, Kentucky
– Categories: New Mexican Cuisine, Tacos
– Read more on Yelp

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#20. Bae’s Baekery

– Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
– Address: 1804 Frankfort Ave. Louisville, Kentucky
– Categories: Desserts, Custom Cakes, Sandwiches
– Read more on Yelp

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#19. Kebab house

– Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 969 Baxter Ave. Louisville, Kentucky
– Categories: Mediterranean
– Read more on Yelp

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#18. JW Cafe & Bakery

– Rating: 4.5/5 (136 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 2301 Terra Crossing Blvd. Ste 105 Louisville, Kentucky
– Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
– Read more on Yelp

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#17. Chilitos Mexican Grill

– Rating: 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
– Address: 8021 Dixie Hwy Ste 105 Louisville, Kentucky
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#16. In Season

– Rating: 5.0/5 (104 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 324 West Main St. Louisville, Kentucky
– Categories: New American, Salad
– Read more on Yelp

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#15. Abol Cafe

– Rating: 5.0/5 (41 reviews)
– Address: 102 1/2 Cannons Lane Louisville, Kentucky
– Categories: Ethiopian, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
– Read more on Yelp

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#14. The Charcoal Restaurant

– Rating: 5.0/5 (261 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 2805 North Hurstbourne Pkwy Ste 100 Louisville, Kentucky
– Categories: Mediterranean
– Read more on Yelp

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#13. El Taco Loco

– Rating: 5.0/5 (57 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 5622 Preston Hwy Louisville, Kentucky
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#12. The Table

– Rating: 5.0/5 (143 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 1800 Portland Ave. Louisville, Kentucky
– Categories: American, New American, Sandwiches
– Read more on Yelp

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#11. Barrel of Fun Ice Cream

– Rating: 5.0/5 (71 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 9421 Smyrna Pkwy Louisville, Kentucky
– Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Burgers, Hot Dogs
– Read more on Yelp

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#10. Hot Buns Food Truck

– Rating: 5.0/5 (36 reviews)
– Address: Louisville, Kentucky
– Categories: Asian Fusion, Food Trucks
– Read more on Yelp

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#9. Good Belly Sandwich Shop

– Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 2216 Dundee Road Unit 7 Louisville, Kentucky
– Categories: American
– Read more on Yelp

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#8. Breakfast AF

– Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1008 Goss Ave. Louisville, Kentucky
– Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
– Read more on Yelp

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#7. Harvey’s

– Rating: 5.0/5 (59 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 2011 Frankfort Ave. Louisville, Kentucky
– Categories: Cheese Shops, Bars, Cafes
– Read more on Yelp

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#6. The Traveling Kitchen

– Rating: 5.0/5 (60 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: Louisville, Kentucky
– Categories: Food Trucks, Asian Fusion, Tacos
– Read more on Yelp

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#5. Addis Ababa

– Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 4750 Bardstown Road Louisville, Kentucky
– Categories: Ethiopian
– Read more on Yelp

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#4. Tres amigos

– Rating: 5.0/5 (33 reviews)
– Address: 9921 Ormsby Station Road Louisville, Kentucky
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#3. Asiana Sushi

– Rating: 5.0/5 (39 reviews)
– Address: 6435 Bardstown Road Louisville, Kentucky
– Categories: Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars, Japanese
– Read more on Yelp

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#2. La Pana Bakery & Cafe

– Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
– Address: 1001 Logan St. Louisville, Kentucky
– Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
– Read more on Yelp

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#1. Meesh Meesh

– Rating: 5.0/5 (27 reviews)
– Address: 636 East Market St. Louisville, Kentucky
– Categories: Desserts, Tapas/Small Plates, Cocktail Bars
– Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.