Our Story: Passion, People, and Plates

Romero’s is more than just a place to eat—it's the culmination of a passion for great food and community, bringing a new culinary experience to the Bluegrass region. Located right in the heart of downtown Mount Sterling, KY, we invite you to experience casual fine dining redefined. Our mission is to blend the familiar comfort of Italian cuisine with unexpected Spanish influences, creating a unique and exciting Italian fusion experience that honors both tradition and innovation.

A Dedication to the Details

At the core of the Romero’s philosophy is an unwavering commitment to quality and process. We operate as a true chef-driven scratch kitchen, meaning nearly everything that touches your plate is prepared in-house, from our house-made sauces and pasta to our specialty desserts. This dedication extends to our sourcing; we strive to be an organic restaurant, prioritizing local and sustainable suppliers whenever possible. This ensures every dish we serve is built on the freshest ingredients available, giving you a vibrant, unforgettable flavor.

The Full Experience

Whether you are joining us for a celebratory family dinner or a romantic night out, the Romero's experience is completed by our thoughtful beverage program. Our bar specializes in innovative, high-quality craft cocktails and a curated selection of fine wines, perfect for pairing with your meal.

Beyond our dining room, we are proud to offer a beautiful and versatile private event space Mount Sterling residents rely on for everything from corporate functions to intimate wedding receptions. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing our table.

Whether you’re just in for a burger or you are out for a truly intimate & wonderful dining experience designed just for you, our approach to the food you eat at Romero’s is the same.

We craft every meal when it’s ordered.

We never “drop” frozen crap just to reheat it & serve it for the sake of a profit margin and we don’t take shortcuts that compromise the quality of food we serve.

Yes… this means that you won’t get your food at Romero’s in 10 minutes or less, but we work continuously to streamline our processes so that you, hopefully, never have to wait any longer than you would at any other finer dining establishment.

It’s also the reason we keep our menu small & why we change it up so often! It allows us to focus on the quality, keep your options fresh, never get stuck in a rut and base our menu choices on the availability of the best ingredients we can find.

A glass of white cocktail garnished with lemon, pomegranate seeds, and a sprig of rosemary, placed on a black napkin on a wooden bar counter.

When it comes to our craft cocktails, you guessed it… we take the same approach as we take with our food!

Rebecca, otherwise known as the better half of the Romero’s, has spent more than a decade in the bar industry & is what we call a true monster behind the bar.

It’s this experience that she has brought to the bar at Romero’s & that she is pouring into our daughter & head bartender, Alex as the two of them are working hard to design fresh and exhilarating seasonal cocktails to our guests made with fresh & mostly organic ingredients that both highlight & accent the spirits that feature in our cocktails.