Sutton's Family Italian Restaurant, located in Lexington, KY, has quickly gained a reputation for its warm atmosphere and delicious cuisine. Customers consistently praise the welcoming service, with mentions of attentive staff like Danelle and the ever-reliable Collin, who is known for recommending popular vegetarian dishes that keep diners coming back. The restaurant's strong point lies in its dedication to quality; many reviews highlight perfectly cooked pasta and flavorsome sauces that enhance every dish.
Families celebrating special occasions, like Mother's Day, have reported positive experiences despite minor hiccups, such as an occasional shortage of sauce. This indicates their commitment to improvement, as seen in follow-up visits where guests felt well-cared for and satisfied with generous portion sizes.
Furthermore, Sutton's has proven to be a versatile venue, excelling not only in dining but also in events like weddings, ensuring that every dish meets high expectations. Whether you're indulging in their authentic Chicago Beef sandwich or savoring classic Italian fare, Sutton's offers a taste of Italy that resonates with guests. Overall, Sutton’s Family Italian Restaurant embodies a blend of quality food, attentive service, and genuine family-oriented ambiance, making it a must-visit.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers kerbside pickup
Has no-contact delivery
Offers delivery
On-site services available
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great wine list
Good for watching sport
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Serves halal food
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves happy-hour food
Serves healthy options
Serves late-night food
Serves organic dishes
Has private dining room
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Has counter service
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Romantic
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed outside
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Reviews For Sutton's Family Italian Restaurant
John Babcock
Jun 29,2025
I took the family here for Mother's Day 2024, and this was our first experience with Sutton's. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the hostess who seated us moments later as we had a 7 PM reservation for a group of four. I get the feeling that they were understaffed as people were waiting, yet not all tables were full. Perhaps Sutton's is experiencing some of the same difficulties as other establishments are with finding people who are worth training who will work. We were greeted promptly by our server, and drink orders were taken. Soon after our food orders were taken and the food came out shortly after that. All of the dishes ordered were good. The pasta wasn't overcooked, and the sauces were flavorful. The only complaint made was made by my lovely wife, who, on Mother's Day, didn't get enough sauce to go with her pasta that was supporting her chicken parmesean. Aside from the sauce issue, we all enjoyed ourselves. We are looking forward to our next visit. Update to my earlier review from Mothers Day 2024, 7/16/24. My family and I were all greeted with smiles and welcoming greetings. The manager came over and introduced his name and listed the specials. Drink orders were taken and shortly returned. The food and the portions were very good, and no one left hungry. Our waitress was very attentive to us and our orders. I must say that this was the kind of experience that I have come to expect from the nicer restaurant. I will be returning to Suttons again. Great work, Sutton's!
allison hackworth
Jun 26,2025
Sutton’s catered our wedding and all the guests had nothing but amazing things to say! During our tasting, Gordon let us try everything we were thinking of serving and dishes he suggested. We were immediately sold, we didn’t care what the ...
Charlie Adams
May 28,2025
Our server Danelle was our server and she was great. She offered ideas on the menu she thought we would like.
C Christian
May 16,2025
Collin is the best!!! I’ve visited several times now, as he recommended by far one of my favorite Vegetarian dishes. He goes above and beyond across the board! My food, always right on the money. Best quality service and food, so much, I keep coming back! On my birthday, Collin really touched my heart. I love his Spirit! Thank you!!
nopath
Apr 8,2025
Cool place. Got our food to go shortly after they opened, but they were quickly getting busy. Ordered the Chicago Beef sandwich with fries. Authentic Chicago bread, tasty giardiniera, and tender beef. The Au jus was a bit too salty. The ...
Amber Gray-Kurz
Mar 31,2025
What a pleasant and unexpected surprise. I have only been to this restaurant once and that was a couple years after they opened. I was not a fan during that visit so I had not been back. I wanted to try something different so my husband and I went back today and I can say with 100% certainty we will be back. I want to shout out to our waitress, Brittney V., who was literally one of the most genuine and friendly waitresses we have had. I was especially thirsty and ended up getting like 6 water refills. Not once did my water glass get empty. We got the Pepperoni Pups appetizer and they were good but the star was the marinara sauce. It elevated the dish. I typically like marinara but am not a fan of tomatoes. The marinara had a great depth of flavor. My husband started to ask her “Which do you prefer? The Manzo Pasta or” she charismatically cut him off “The Manzo, that is my favorite thing on the menu”. She said he could have said anything else and she still would have picked the Manzo. We were in no way disappointed with our entrees. I tried my husband’s Manzo and in my opinion it had some Cajun undertones. It was delicious. I got the Baked Chicken & Broccoli and I was also not disappointed. It had a more “traditional parm” flavor. For both entrees the sauce to pasta ratio was perfect. The one constructive criticism comment I would say would be garlic bread. It is available for purchase, but personally, I would have appreciated a piece coming with the meal to sop up all of that delicious sauce.
Greg K
Mar 26,2025
My wife and I had dinner with 2 other couples at Sutton’s. We all ordered different entrees. Everyone was very happy with their food choice. Our server was Collin and he did an excellent job. He checked on us frequently to make sure ...
Reviews For Sutton's Family Italian Restaurant