• Kashmir Indian Restaurant
    Flavorful food from northern India served in an intimate setting. Try the tikka masala or tandoori chicken from the regular menu, or sample several dishes from the lunch buffet. Traditional drinks like mango lassi or the sweet and spicy masala tea go fabulously with the food.
    473-8765
    kashmirlouisville.com
    $ | Highlands | Indian
  • Ghyslain on Market
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert are served at the latest restaurant opened by Canadian chocolatier Ghyslain Maurais. The menu has a European flair with dishes like the Pan Bagna Nicois sandwich and Greek quiche. For breakfast, there’s a full selection of French pastries. And of course you can’t forget the chocolates.
    690-8645
    ghyslain.com
    NuLu/East Market | Cafes
  • Molly Malone’s Irish Pub and Restaurant
    Molly Malone’s serves traditional Irish pub fare like corned beef hash with soda bread, as well American bar food standbys like hot wings. Traditional Irish libations are always flowing too. The large patio facilitates warm-weather dining, and inside there are many nooks to settle into while listening to live music or simply enjoying a drink.
    473-1222
    mollymalonesirishpub.com
    $$ | Highlands | Irish
  • Ermin's French Bakery and Cafe
    This cafe and caterer offers toothsome homemade breads, desserts, soups, sandwiches, salads and other entrées. Try the popular strudel, tomato basil soup, Greek salads or appropriately named Sinbar — a chocolate and peanut butter dessert. Boxed lunches available.
    635-6960
    erminsbakery.com
    $ | Old Louisville | Cafes
  • Fleur de Lis Cafe
    This cafe serves American cuisine with a French flair and also offers an extensive vegetarian and vegan menu. Try the vegetable and caramelized onion lasagna roll.
    456-6566
    fleurdeliscafeonline.com
    $$ | Highlands | Cafes
  • Lil Cheezers
    The food truck featured on the Cooking Channel now has a restaurant in the Highlands. They serve gooey grilled cheese, with menu items ranging from the Plain Jane to the Highlands Philly. Soups, beer, desserts and other “munchies” are also available.
    409-7424
    $ | Highlands | Homestyle
  • Volare
    Traditional, upscale Italian cuisine with a contemporary flair, featuring fresh seafood, veal dishes and house-made pastas. Especially tempting selections include Osso Buco Milanese, Risotto con Gambero, and anything from the dessert menu
    894-4446
    volare-restaurant.com
    $$$$ | Clifton/Crescent Hill | Upscale Casual
  • The Cafe
    The perennially popular eatery offers outdoor seating and a brunch menu served all day Saturday and Sunday. The tomato-dill soup is a house specialty, and salads and sandwiches include names like The Naturalistic and The Louis XIV (chicken salad with apple slices and lettuce).
    589-9191
    thecafetogo.com
    $ | Downtown | Cafes
  • Bendoya Sushi Bar
    This downtown lunch spot offers a selection of sushi as well as Japanese favorites like miso and udon noodle soup.
    581-0700
    $ | Downtown | Japanese
  • Coach Lamp Restaurant
    Serving a menu of “Creole favorites,” and another of European-inspired entrées, this eclectic eatery located on the edge of Germantown covers a world of flavors. The spacious patio provides the perfect atmosphere to relax and enjoy the food.
    583-9165
    coachlamprestaurant.com
    $$$ | Germantown | Upscale Casual