The Black Italian

The Black Italian We are Kentucky Proud and BBB accredited! (John 6:35) Call us to place your order FOR DELIVERY TO-GO! The taste is authentic and unique! Tutti Mangia Bravo!

We are your Authentic Italian Soul cuisine Specialists offering fresh homemade meals made with love and a mission to bring families, friends and folks together for food, fun and fellowship! (All orders are currently to-go for pick up or catering delivery only) The Black Italian Griglia Cucina was created and founded by a Soul Husband and Italian Wife team! The Black Italian offers Authentic Itali

an Soul cuisine cooked with love and a mission to bring family and friends together for food and fellowship. "Griglia Cucina" means "Grill Kitchen" in Italian as we have infused the taste of homemade Italian and soulful charcoal grilled flavors. Our homemade sauces are authenticated from old family recipes & served with our tasty meats grilled & smoked to perfection, offering a unique twist of taste you have to try! Our food is made with frsh, quality ingredients and we use sea salt in all of our recipes. OUR MISSION AND STYLE:
Our mission is to serve you delicious authentic Italian cuisine with a touch of Soul prepared with quality, fresh and local ingredients as each meal is cooked for you as if you were like our very own family. We make our food with a mission to fill your hunger with unique and delicious foods cooked with love. We bless each meal before it comes to you and we are encouraging families, friends, co-workers or any group to enjoy meals together, becoming one in breaking bread together and fulfilling your hunger physically and spiritually. The Black Italian offers quality, local ingredient recipes fast casual style. We also offer individual, buffet and family style catering to-go! Please visit our website at theblackitalian.com and complete our catering inquiry! OUR HISTORY: Beginning out of our home, we offered home cooked authentic meals to our families and friends to take home and enjoy with their family and friends! Just to think that someone will cook a meal for you just like they cook for their very own family (and friends!) - and then be able to share with your own family or friends - was exciting and gave people a break from unhealthy fast food or the same old places to stop by and pick-up dinner. Families have a difficult time preparing a homemade meal in the kitchen after a long day of work or do not have the time to prepare a big family event meal with life's daily routines and stresses! The Black Italian is a place you can come to pick-up that all-day, home cooked meal made with love and share it at the dinner table. We are Kentucky Proud and BBB accredited with an A+ rating. Thus
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We are your Authentic To-Go Cuisine Specialists: Grillmaster Anthony and Italiana Bambina Chef Paula Hunter. As we have continued to grow with the help of our families, friends and local counterparts, we are excited to offer you, your families and friends, your church, your school, your organization, your office, your business a wonderful home cooked meal to enjoy for whatever the event may be! We only provide the utmost quality in all that we do - from the moment we meet you, to taking your order, to getting your ingredients, cooking them and creating your finished product. The quality does not end there as we will provide you with "The Black Italian" experience...friendly, caring owners who cook your food as they would their own family and friends ensuring your needs have been met to make your event, your dinner, your experience - SPECIAL! The Black Italian’s mission in a nutshell is to bring families and friends for food, fellowship and fun with homemade Italian Soul cuisine made with love! (Everyone Eat Well!)

"Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst." - John 6:35

Feeding your hunger with a touch of Soul

**All orders are To-Go! Please visit our webiste for a menu and ordering information or please call or email us at [email protected] today!!**

04/18/2026
02/12/2026

Spend a romantic Valentine’s Day listening to Smooth Jazz Kentucky Center for African American Heritage Destination Smooth JAZZ and delectable cuisine! The Black Italian will have dinner and app options. Come on out and enjoy the Love! ♥️

Spend a romantic Valentine’s Day listening to Smooth Jazz and delicious cuisine!  The Black Italian will be providing de...
02/12/2026

Spend a romantic Valentine’s Day listening to Smooth Jazz and delicious cuisine! The Black Italian will be providing delicious dinner and app options as well! Tickets available at Event Brite!

DESTINATION SMOOTH JAZZ - AT THE KY CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE https://www.eventbrite.com/e/destination-smooth-jazz-at-the-ky-center-for-african-american-heritage-tickets-1976991132697?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobil

Enjoy a lovely evening of food, music and fun Hearts in Bloom at Louisville Waterfront Botanical Gardens!   Dinner will ...
02/09/2026

Enjoy a lovely evening of food, music and fun Hearts in Bloom at Louisville Waterfront Botanical Gardens! Dinner will be catered by The Black Italian! Ticket sales and by Noon Tuesday 2/10. Get yours today!! 🩷 🌺 🦋 🌳 🐛 🌹 🩷

Go to https://waterfrontgardens.org/music/ to get your tix!

Enjoy a lovely evening of food, music and fun Hearts in Bloom at Louisville Waterfront Botanical Gardens!   Dinner will ...
02/09/2026

Enjoy a lovely evening of food, music and fun Hearts in Bloom at Louisville Waterfront Botanical Gardens! Dinner will be catered by The Black Italian! Ticket sales and by Noon Tuesday 2/10. Get yours today!! 🩷 🌺 🦋 🌳 🐛 🌹 🩷

Get your tickets for Gatsby at the Gardens! Savor delightful bites and dance to the Gatsby Jazz Band on June 18, 2025.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving to our Black Italian family! ❤️🍝
We are so grateful for each and every one of you — for your support, your kindness, your love for good food, and the community you’ve helped us build. Today we’re wishing you and your families a beautiful, restful, joy-filled holiday. May your tables be full, your hearts be warm, and your homes be blessed.

Here are some photos of some of the people we are most grateful for. 🧡🤎🍝🦃

⸻✨Family… we’ve been busy!✨It’s been an incredible season for The Black Italian, and we’re finally catching y’all up!🎉 B...
11/17/2025



✨Family… we’ve been busy!✨

It’s been an incredible season for The Black Italian, and we’re finally catching y’all up!

🎉 Back in October, we were honored to be named Luxe Hospitality of the Year — a blessing we’re still so grateful for.

🏈 And this month? We had the privilege of catering not one but two unforgettable events: a major moment at the Muhammad Ali Center and serving the UofL Football team during practice. Feeding champions, pouring love into our city — that’s what it’s all about.

Every win, every partnership, every plate… it all comes back to community. Thank you for showing up for us the way you do. More exciting things coming. We’re just getting started. 🤎🍝🔥

Order your classic favorites and try this week’s Chef Specialty Dish Spaghetti Chili!
10/27/2025

Order your classic favorites and try this week’s Chef Specialty Dish Spaghetti Chili!

Don't let the thought of dinner SCARE👻you this week!  TREAT 😋yourself to homemade meals made with love! 😍  Yes, FAM, we ...
10/27/2025

Don't let the thought of dinner SCARE👻you this week! TREAT 😋yourself to homemade meals made with love! 😍 Yes, FAM, we are doing it again - The Black Italian Express! Pick up your prepared meals this THURSDAY 10/30 or SATURDAY 11/1 chilled and ready to heat or freeze for lunch or dinner! ORDER BY WEDNESDAY 10/29! Only $9.95 each or buy 5 or more for $8.95 each!

This week's Chef Specialty Express Dish is SPAGHETTI 🍝CHILI with our tasty smoked beef!



https://www.theblackitalian.com/order

It is always an honor to prepare and serve our local community organizations.  Play Cousins Collective is an AMAZING gro...
10/18/2025

It is always an honor to prepare and serve our local community organizations. Play Cousins Collective is an AMAZING group who collectively works with many local organizations, making a significant impact to our minority communities. It takes a Village, so please continue to support! Please check out their upcoming community events also and share!

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Louisville, KY
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