If you’re searching for a unique and delicious dining experience in The Bluegrass State, search no further. There is a delightful Italian pizzeria that so happens to be one of the most unique restaurants in Kentucky and is full of historic charm as well. You’ll know from the moment you first inhale the delicious aromas wafting through the restaurant that this is no ordinary pizzeria.

Located deep in the heart of downtown Lexington, Joe Bologna’s Restaurant and Pizzeria has a fascinating history. It began as a Jewish synagogue in 1891, and many of its original Victorian Gothic architectural elements, including the stunning exterior stained glass windows, are still beautifully preserved today.