• 3565 Nicholasville Rd, Suite 932, Lexington, KY 40503

  • (859) 484-7561

  • Lunch:

    Wednesday - Sunday from 11am to 2pm

    Happy Hour:

    Tuesday 4-5pm

    Wednesday – Sunday from 2pm to 5pm

    Dinner:

    Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Sunday from 5pm to 9pm. Friday & Saturday from 5pm to 10pm

Located in Lexington, Kentucky, Mileta Restaurant is changing the way people in the city think about flavor and ingredients. 

Mileta is a modern, scratch kitchen in Lexington, KY, serving handmade pastas, seasonal dishes, craft cocktails, and a carefully chosen wine list. Led by Managing Partner Dallas Rose and Executive Chef Alex Green, we focus on quality ingredients, thoughtful cooking, and warm, genuine hospitality.

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Restaurant Week is here.

July 23rd - August 2nd

Restaurant Week is the perfect excuse to gather with friends and family. Enjoy our special prix fixe menu featuring seasonal dishes crafted just for the occasion. Reserve your table by calling us or booking online.

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It is the best time of the year. Patio Season.

Whether you're joining us for dinner, happy hour, or ending the evening with a nightcap, our patios offer a place to settle in. Gather around a table or unwind in the herb garden.

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Explore our spaces designed for gathering, celebrating, and making the evening your own.

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  • Everything from the drinks, to the food, and the absolutely spot on service were incredible. With so much care and attention to detail in all of those aspects, Mileta made a birthday night for my girlfriend absolutely extraordinary and I can’t thank the staff enough. Mileta does a class A job of creating a wonderful environment to be completely focused in on the dining experience to me there’s not a bad seat in the house.

    —Former Guest

  • This is the restaurant Lexington deserves, and I’m so glad the wait is finally over. The food, cocktails, décor, atmosphere, and music are all exquisite. The whole place has this sexy vibe that makes you want to savor the moment. Every dish is decadent and exciting, and you definitely don’t want to skip dessert. Promise.

    —Former Guest

  • My fiancé took my friend and I here to celebrate our engagement the day of. The service was absolutely impeccable. Our server, Candace, was top tier. She was respectful, attentive, and very informative about their foods and the culture of the city. We are from Michigan and this has set the bar for overall service and food in the state. The food is from local farmers, Candace told us where each meat was raised. Just overall an amazing experience. I highly suggest trying their fries and the aged beef was absolutely incredible. And to finish it off they have an incredible ice cream desert, that is to die for. It may have been the emotions from the day but it genuinely brought tears to my eyes.

    —Former Guest

  • We came here for our anniversary and it did not disappoint. They gave us a free champagne toast to celebrate and the drinks and food were amazing. For food, we had the oysters, fiori, and halibut. All which were delicious! The halibut had to be our favorite though. For drinks, we had the burning couches in tokyo, the paradiso, the big dumb hat, and the nitro draft orange drink. I wish every meal was as tasty as this one!!

    —Former Guest

  • From the moment you walk in, the ambiance is absolutely captivating. The space is stunning — warm, inviting, and thoughtfully designed. The service has been consistently next-level; I don’t think I’ve ever had to refill my own water from the carafe because the staff is always one step ahead.

    —Former Guest

  • I recently had the pleasure of dining at what quickly became my favorite restaurant in Lexington, and I can’t recommend it highly enough! From the moment we walked in, the experience was nothing short of amazing. This true scratch kitchen put an elegant twist on classic dishes. Our waiter was a standout, exuding knowledge and passion for the menu that truly elevated our dining experience. Each dish was not just a meal but a masterpiece, beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The atmosphere complemented the food perfectly, it was inviting and warm environment! Honestly made us feel right at home.

    —Former Guest

  • This Italian gem perfectly blends mid-century modern elegance with authentic, elevated cuisine. The stylish space—warm woods, clean lines, and vintage charm—sets the stage for standout dishes, especially the fresh pasta made in-house daily, which is rich, silky, and unforgettable. For a truly unique experience, the Private Pasta Room offers an intimate, immersive dining journey where guests can enjoy personalized dishes and watch the culinary magic unfold. With exceptional service and atmosphere, this spot is a must for anyone craving Italian done right.

    —Former Guest

2026 Best of Lex First Place Winner for…

Elevated Dining, Cocktail Spot, First Date Restaurant, and Wine List

Mileta has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Independent Restaurants in the United States by FSR magazine. Selected by industry professionals, chefs, and hospitality operators, this recognition is a meaningful honor for our team and a reflection of the people, ingredients, and ideas that make Mileta what it is.

Wedge of ICEBERG with creamy herb dressing, gorgonzola dolce, broadbent bacon, local tomatoes & green onion. Available on our lunch menu.

Wedge of ICEBERG with creamy herb dressing, gorgonzola dolce, broadbent bacon, local tomatoes & green onion. Available on our lunch menu.

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Tomato infused MAFALDINE CORTE pasta - Sourdough PANCAKE with housemade ham & mozzarella - SPAGHETTI in a rich brown butter bagna cauda sauce, arugula & lump blue crab - Butter-basted sea SCALLOPS over creamy parsnip puree & broadbent bason-frisee sa

Tomato infused MAFALDINE CORTE pasta - Sourdough PANCAKE with housemade ham & mozzarella - SPAGHETTI in a rich brown butter bagna cauda sauce, arugula & lump blue crab - Butter-basted sea SCALLOPS over creamy parsnip puree & broadbent bason-frisee salad - Freedom run farms braised LAMB SHANK with roasted beets, kenny's fromage blanc, herb gremolata & grilled bread - Buttery HAMACHI CRUDO dressed with preserved citrus ponzu, chives & pickled onion potato sticks - MOCHA TART with cocoa crust, coffee cremeaux, almond praline, cornflake crunch, coffee meringue. All available on our dinner menu.

The bar at Mileta

The bar at Mileta

Aged Berry beef MILETA BURGER with crispy american cheese, angel hair lettuce & mustard relish

Aged Berry beef MILETA BURGER with crispy american cheese, angel hair lettuce & mustard relish

Family photos located in the Room Room

Family photos located in the Room Room

Little gem CAESAR SALAD with vegan dressing, parmesan frico & toasted focaccia pangrattato. Available on our lunch menu.

Little gem CAESAR SALAD with vegan dressing, parmesan frico & toasted focaccia pangrattato. Available on our lunch menu.

Flash-fried SHISHITO PEPPERS with smoked benne seeds & white cocktail sauce for dipping- Thin-cut griddled MORTADELLA sandwich with pimento cheese, angel hair lettuce & a fig-Horseradish sauce- smashed MEATBALL sandwich with provolone picante cheese,

Flash-fried SHISHITO PEPPERS with smoked benne seeds & white cocktail sauce for dipping- Thin-cut griddled MORTADELLA sandwich with pimento cheese, angel hair lettuce & a fig-Horseradish sauce- smashed MEATBALL sandwich with provolone picante cheese, grilled onions, fancy sauce & house pickles- Creamy stuffed BURRATA cheese with toasted house focaccia, tomato agrodolce preserves & basil- Little gem CAESAR SALAD with vegan dressing, parmesan frico & toasted focaccia pangrattato- Aged berry beef MILETA BURGER with crispy american cheese, angel hair lettuce & mustard relish- Wedge of ICEBERG with creamy herb dressing, gorgonzola dolce, broadbent bacon, local tomatoes & green onion All available on our dinner menu

The Mileta burger, mid-build. Three slices of American cheese hit the flat top first, melting into the patty while the edges lace and crisp.

The Mileta burger, mid-build. Three slices of American cheese hit the flat top first, melting into the patty while the edges lace and crisp.

In-house dry-aged beef. We age select cuts ourselves, letting time do the work, concentrating flavor and deepening character. Occasionally, that means something like a 120-day dry-aged Berry Farms ribeye makes its way onto the menu.

In-house dry-aged beef. We age select cuts ourselves, letting time do the work, concentrating flavor and deepening character. Occasionally, that means something like a 120-day dry-aged Berry Farms ribeye makes its way onto the menu.

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STRAWBERRY MOUSSE with local berries, yogurt, pistachio praline, white chocolate crunch

STRAWBERRY MOUSSE with local berries, yogurt, pistachio praline, white chocolate crunch

Berry Beef 28 day dry-aged strip steak. Availbale on our dinner menu

Berry Beef 28 day dry-aged strip steak. Availbale on our dinner menu

buttery HAMACHI CRUDO dressed with spicy aji amarillo vinaigrette, makrut lime & crispy potato sticks

buttery HAMACHI CRUDO dressed with spicy aji amarillo vinaigrette, makrut lime & crispy potato sticks

lemon-scented salumi sugo for BUCATINI with tender shrimp, pickled peppers & fennel pollen

lemon-scented salumi sugo for BUCATINI with tender shrimp, pickled peppers & fennel pollen

SEMIFREDDO piña colada, coconut macaroon, cashew crunch, rum caramel

SEMIFREDDO piña colada, coconut macaroon, cashew crunch, rum caramel

SPAGHETTI in an creamy herb butter sauce with littleneck clams & topped with bottarga breadcrumbs

SPAGHETTI in an creamy herb butter sauce with littleneck clams & topped with bottarga breadcrumbs

chicken & swiss chard filled AGNOLOTTI in a nutty brown butter chicken sauce with pecorino romano & black pepper

chicken & swiss chard filled AGNOLOTTI in a nutty brown butter chicken sauce with pecorino romano & black pepper

whipped mozzarella & TOMATO SALAD in strawberry vinaigrette with everything-ish great bagel chips

whipped mozzarella & TOMATO SALAD in strawberry vinaigrette with everything-ish great bagel chips

our daily aged STEAK cut from berry beef with cannellini bean puree, summer squashes & tomato conserva

our daily aged STEAK cut from berry beef with cannellini bean puree, summer squashes & tomato conserva

seared alaskan HALIBUT over a summer roma bean succotash & a whipped basil beurre blanc

seared alaskan HALIBUT over a summer roma bean succotash & a whipped basil beurre blanc

thick-cut berkshire PORK CHOP with confit fingerling potatoes, charred eggplant puree & pickled apricot relish

thick-cut berkshire PORK CHOP with confit fingerling potatoes, charred eggplant puree & pickled apricot relish

NUDE BEACH made with rum, coconut, pineapple, lime, tiki bitters, cinnamon

NUDE BEACH made with rum, coconut, pineapple, lime, tiki bitters, cinnamon

LEADING LADY made with tequila, tomatillo, poblano liqueur, lime

LEADING LADY made with tequila, tomatillo, poblano liqueur, lime

MELONIOUS THUNK made with strawberry & tarragon vodka, watermelon cordial, lemon

MELONIOUS THUNK made with strawberry & tarragon vodka, watermelon cordial, lemon

Front patio lounge

Front patio lounge

Side patio lounge

Side patio lounge

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