Italian Restaurants in Paducah, Kentucky

Paducah, a town located in southwestern Kentucky, offers area residents and tourists alike a variety of natural attractions. Carson Park is home to miles of walking trails, recreational fields and picnicking grounds where you can fish, kayak, and canoe in the Ohio River. If you're planning a trip to Paducah, consider ending your day with an evening meal at one of the area's local Italian restaurants.

Cynthia's Ristorante

One of the area's most popular Italian restaurants is Cynthia's Ristorante, located in the heart of downtown Paducah. This restaurant specializes in authentic Italian dishes, including chicken Parmesan, four-cheese ravioli, and oak-grilled fillet of Angus beef. Vegetarian and gluten-free entrees are also available. Cynthia's, which provides an extensive list of beer, wine, and liquor, has a fine dining atmosphere---with low lights and small tables. The dress code is business casual at Cynthia's, which is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Reservations are recommended.

Cynthia's Ristorante
125 Market House Square
Paducah, KY 42001-0789
(270) 443-3319
http://www.cynthiasristorante.com/

Di Fratelli Ristorante

Another popular Italian restaurant in Paducah is Di Fratelli Ristorante, which offers a variety of specialities, including homemade pizzas, filet mignon, veal Marsala, and lobster ravioli. Vegetarian entrees, including tossed vegetables over fettuccine in a white wine sauce, are also available. Di Fratelli offers an extensive wine and beer menu, featuring $1 draft beers every night with any food purchase. The restaurant has a family-friendly, casual environment---with low lighting and spacious tables---and offers a children's menu. Reservations are recommended via phone or on-line. Di Fratelli Ristorante is open for dinner seven nights a week.

Di Fratelli Ristorante
211 Broadway St.
Paducah, KY 42001-0711
(270) 442-7054
http://difratelli.net/

The Pasta House

A final dining designation for residents and tourists in Paducah is The Pasta House, which offers a casual, family-friendly environment with large tables and natural lighting. Specialities include seafood pasta, toasted ravioli, manicotti, and chicken flamingo. Dinner specials, including seven pasta entrees under $7, are also available, as of January 2010. The Pasta House is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week.

The Pasta House
‪51 Jordan Dr‬.
‪Paducah, KY 42001‬
‪(270) 575-1997‬
http://www.pastahouse.com/

Article Written By Amy Butcher

Amy Butcher is a current graduate student at the University of Iowa's Nonfiction Writing Program. Butcher has been writing professionally for eight years and her work has appeared in "The Claremont Review," "The Bullet," "The Mercury" and "Positive Teen." She received her B.A. in English and creative writing from Gettysburg College and is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa and Sigma Tau Delta.

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