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Lidia's Restaurant

Lidia's Restaurant Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.lidias-kc.com
  • Email: shawkins@lidias-kc.com
  • Phone: (816) 221-3722
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm. Weekend Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 10:30am - 2:00pm Bar Menu available daily 2:00 - 5:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Executive Chef: Dan Swinney
  • Dress Code: Business Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (bar only), Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Getting there

  • Cross Street: 20th and Baltimore
  • Parking: Private Lot
  • Parking Details: Parking is located on the south side of the Freighthouse. There is no fee for parking.
A word from Lidia's Restaurant
Lidia's features authentic, regional Italian cuisine. Every item at the restaurant is house-made, entirely from scratch, with the best ingredients available. Breads and desserts are baked in house daily and each salad and entree is prepared fresh. Every day Lidia's offer a sampling of seasonal,… daily-made pastas. We also feature many seafood, chicken, pork & beef options. We are happy to accommodate your dietary needs, including gluten free items. Lidia's is located in the Historic Freighthouse, a beautiful 19th century building. The stunning decor includes 3 hand-blown chandeliers, a 3 story slate fireplace and cozy, New York style seating.Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
  • Diners' Choice WinnerItalian
  • Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked
Diner Reviews
  • "Have you revisited a restaurant and come away feeling disappointed that it didn't meet the standards of a previous visit. The food lacked imagination, kinda tired and in need of tweaking. Service was adequate but generated no kudo's, after ordering we heard of numerous specials only because we overheard the waiter working the table next to us. The Sunday Brunch dessert bar was a 4 .Bar area cluttered with set up material so we passed a pre-brunch cocktail. Brunch Pasta was the way to go, tasty and hard to mess up. My grilled octopus was embarrassing, one thin tentacle 1/8" X. 2". Our server offered to put another tentacle on the plate, HELLO, " May I offer you something else" would have been nice."
    Dined on 3/9/2014
  • "We have been regular patrons since Lidia's opened, but stopped going a couple of years ago after a bad experience and very poor response from manager when we called to discuss it afterwards. Went for Sunday brunch with friends, as a result of a gift certificate received for birthday. It was excellent. The service was impeccable, and the food, as usual, was outstanding. This time was like our past visits, and met all expectations."
    Dined on 3/9/2014
  • "Excellent - as always. And very fast service at the bar too - much improved! Thanks!"
    Dined on 3/8/2014
  • "great afternoon at Lidia's - wonderful food, drink and service"
    Dined on 3/6/2014
  • "We had the pasta trio and butternut squash ravioli. Both meals tasted great but too much pasta and not enough veggies or meat for our appetites. And we found that we can't get many items at lunch that we had LOVED at a previous evening out-- mushroom risotto, crostini, apple strudel and more. Eat at night and be wowed."
    Dined on 3/6/2014
  • "I love the daily pasta trios but it is impossible for me to eat bread, soup or salad, and three pastas for lunch. I wish there was a scaled down lunch option that wasn't $17 so this would be more than a special occasion place. Lunch traffic always seems to be very slow but service is excellent."
    Dined on 3/4/2014
  • "I would like to sum up my review with one word- SPECTACULAR!"
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "after watching Lydia on tv for many years, it was fun to really see her beautiful restaurant it Kansas City; my daughter had the lasagna which was great & I have watched her make on tv. she has an easy manner that makes one feel that they could try to cook anything. It was a beautiful environment, I didn't expect it to be so special. It would be nice to add a few artichoke hearts to the fritto miso, which was what I ate, and maybe a few more calamari. overall, a great experience, the service was exceptional, which is hard to find these days."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "Great service in a beautiful location. Really well done Italian cuisine including acnice house grappa. If high end Italian is your thing, Lidia's is your place"
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "Took my wife to lunch at Lidia's on her birthday. We had a delicious meal and we able to box up leftovers for an additional meal at home. I would suggest that the patron be informed of the flavors of the home made ice cream at the time it is ordered."
    Dined on 2/25/2014
  • "I was in town for a conference and Lidia's was recommended to me. It was the best Italian foor I've ever had!"
    Dined on 2/24/2014
  • "Solid on every level. Would have liked the waitress to smile more & be a bit more friendly. She was Kinda like a robot. Over all amazing service, & legit Itailian food."
    Dined on 2/24/2014
  • "Had no idea what to expect walking in. After sitting down it felt as if the staff was only there serving us. Very informative and helpful with questions and suggestions on the menu!! Not to mention the best Italian food in Kansas City!"
    Dined on 2/23/2014
  • "My husband and I drove to KC from Lincoln NE. It was worth the trip! Everything we ate was delicious and had such a wonderful balance of flavors. The only disappointment was the bread basket. Usually it comes with a variety of breads, this time there was one kind of bread and a few thin bread sticks. I had asked for a window seat and I could tell they did their best to accommodate my request. I noticed that the larger tables had window seating but the two tops are away from the windows which I feel is unfortunate. Our waitress and the support staff were top notch! We will be back again!"
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "My husband and I expected to have a cocktail and then place our order, but had to wait 20 minutes for our drinks. When our drinks finally arrived, my husbands martini was not even cold - yuck. Both of our salads - the mista for me and Caesar for my husband were overdressed and seemed to be missing something...perhaps fresh ground pepper that was not offered. I ordered the fish soup and requested it without littlenecks and octopus, which our server said would not be a problem, but it arrived with both. The broth was delicious, but the shrimp and fish were way overcooked. My husbands lamb shank was just OK, and was served with a overly sweetened sweet potato and swiss chard mash."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "In general....ok... Lasagna had little flavor. Cabbage roll appetizer was good....Wine - excellent!"
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "We don't frequent Lidia's a ton, mainly because we eat too much when we go! We are big fans of the pasta trio so when we have the craving I always call to see what they are serving that night. You can usually call around 5 and they can tell you at that time. Usually if 2 out of 3 sound pretty good...then we are in! On our visit, they had some very simple ones and they were all really good. One was a bolognese paperdelle, the other simple tomato, basil and mozzarella cavatappi and then the third was a gnocchi with sage butter sauce. All of the sauces were tasty and I left quite full! Our server took great care of us and even remembered us from our last visit, which was a few months ago! Looking forward to the next visit!"
    Dined on 2/20/2014
  • "there was zero space between tables- did not like the table arrangements!"
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "I had the gnocchi, which was prepared about as well as I've ever had it before, anywhere. It was delicious. My date had the butternut squash ravioli, and enjoyed it very much. We purposely saved room for desert, having heard the rumors about how good the pastry chef there is, and split a peanut butter and chocolate mouse type thing. It was very rich, but very good. Service was great, and my date even commented on how quickly our water glasses kept getting filled. We were there at about the busiest possible time on a Saturday night, too. It was an impressive experience. If there was one thing that possibly could be considered a negative, it would be that our table was so close to the people next to us. But, it wasn't too big of a deal."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "From specialty cocktails in front of the fireplace to the inscribed desert plate the evening was fabulous. Loved our cozy table, excellent server, Amber and delicious $32 bottle of Montepulciano. The evening could not have been more perfect."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "Food was excellent but very over priced for what you received"
    Dined on 2/19/2014
  • "It was not your usual Italian food. The ingredients were different and sophisticated. Food was amazing. All the ingredients were complementing each other and cooked perfectly. Service was great too. Our water glass was never left empty. Our waitress was very helpful explaining the menu items. We shared pasta and each ordered main dish as our waitress suggested. There are no plate splitting charges. All our food was delicious! We are planning on going back soon to try other dishes."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Dining quarters are a little tight but other than that the service was great, food was great and the interior is beautiful."
    Dined on 2/12/2014
  • "The service was fine. The ambiance was good too. But, the food was very average at best. I had the pasta trio and really didn't care for any of the pastas. My wife had the Pollo al Limone. It had a good sauce but the chicken itself was somewhat dry. We both had a dessert and again found it to be just ok. The best item of the night was the Ceasar Salad. Pretty sad when the best thing you ate was a salad. The place is way to expensive for what they are serving. When spending that much money, the food should be delicious. It was our first and last time dining at Lidia's."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "We took our family of 9 to Lidia's the Friday after Valentine's day to celebrate our love for each other and fellowship. Our server was attentive without being obnoxious. The food...nothing short of perfect. I made an off-menu request for my 3 year old and the manager personally delivered her meal and shared my daughter's delight as she gobbled her first bites of her supper. My 2 year old had the risotto, and ate most of it, then discovered my pasta trio My 12 year old had the steak and announced that it is the best steak in town--she should know as she's the gastronome for her school paper. We are food fans. They are food fans. This is a family friendly restaurant that caters to us like we are family, every single time we come."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "First time brunch at Lidia's and it was a pleasant experience."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "Went there for valentines day - it had good food, wine, environment & service."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Intending it not to be a one and only! as a fan of the PBS show Lydia's Italy, it had to be a surprise for my husband as to where we were dining on 2/14! He was completely and happily surprised of my choice! while the menu was limited for the occasion, the 4-course meal was superb! He choose the 3-pasta dish and ate everything!! We look forward to our next visit and another sampling of something different on the menu. Thank you Lydia's of Kansas City!"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "lamb was dry and over cooked....menu needs for protein choices like steak under $40 and more chicken, pork. and veal....3 way pasta was good....but shrimp very small"
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "One of the few places left that really and consistently puts customer service first!! I honestly feel like I am the most important person in the place every time I visit!"
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "We visited the restaurant on Valentines Day weekend. Great service even with the high volume of patrons. Food selections were unique and delicious. A very relaxed setting and overall great dining experience."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "I was amazed by the vibrant scene simply gorgeous! The food was tasty & the environment was simply outstanding."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Overall fair. Tables feel like a cruise ship, didnt like feeling so close to people sitting nxt to us. Prob wont try again."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "We scheduled Valentine's lunch at Lidia's and could not have been happier. We each ordered the pasta trio, which was delicious. The caesar salad was great and we also ordered dessert -- a chocolate dessert and a baked Alaska. The ambiance was great and our service was outstanding. I would highly recommend LIdia's as a great lunch treat!"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "My server was not prepared for the event, and provided poor service - completely. The food was just ok!"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Lydia's is one of my most favorite restaurants in Kansas City. The food is simply outstanding, the service superb, and the ambience was very suitable for a romantic dinner. Thanks again for making our dining experience very enjoyable."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "We made reservations for our Valentines date. When we arrived they seated us immediately. It was packed for the occasion and the table arrangement was close but it didn't bother us like we thought it might. Our server was very attentive and the food was delicious. We had a bottle of wine and the trio. I would recommend, it was a very good experience."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Great food. Excellent service. Friendly, welcoming staff. Tables a bit close but it was Valentine's."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "My wife had the lamb shank and although it looked appetizing, she did not care for it. She said that it was mostly bone. She even said that she was not full when her meal was finished. I, on the other hand, ordered the pasta trio and all three selctions were delicious! Love the pasta!"
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Lidias is romantic for special occasions and the food is delicious! I highly recommend the Pasta Trio!"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
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  • Italian
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  • Kansas City, MO Winners
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Lidia's Loft features private dining for parties of 10-100. Only at Lidia's will guests enjoy true Italian cuisine and warm … hospitality in a comforting and impressive Kansas City environment. Lidia's Loft features exposed, open beam ceilings, original 19th century brick walls, and more! Continued
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