Lidia's Restaurant

Address:
101 W 22nd Street
Kansas City, MO 64108

Neighborhood:
Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard

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Cuisine:
Italian

Price: $31 to $50

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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 WinnerItalian
Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked

Diner Reviews

"We took my parents out for their 55th wedding anniversary and had a wonderful dinner made even better by the great service. Our waiter, while attentive, was not overpowering. We asked and received some wonderful information about the history of the restaurant and the namesake Lydia. I would recommend this restaurant to friends."
Dined on 4/13/2014
"Had dinner on Sunday with a party of six. It was not busy so kitchen was not swamped. We had not eaten at Lidia's for over 7 years and was back in town so wanted to try our favorite Italian restaurant. The appetizers were good, although they put bread on the antipasta tray and my wife has a gluten allergy that we told them about when we ordered it. Several of the entrees were good (lemon chicken, lamb chops, but the pasta was mediocre and not the great quality we have had in the past. The sauces were bland and they did not put much on a plate of pasta. The lasagna was tasteless as well. I doubt we will ever go back. The kitchen needs better management oversight to make some much needed improvements."
Dined on 4/13/2014
"We had gone on a Saturday afternoon and had their Weekend brunch. Oh My Goodness!! The food was phenomenal!! The bread and variety of butters (Strawberry, crunchy sugar, and apricot butters) were divine, the antipasti was just sublime and the pasta trio (I chose the pasta trio for my entree selection) was absolutely to come back for!!! The table service plus the refills was just amazing. The flavors of the pasta popped with each bite. Craved for it and still craving for more. Will go back always!!! And the service was just impeccable! Loved it!!! Top notch service, quick turnaround and each guest is treated like royalty. Love it!!!!"
Dined on 4/12/2014
"First time to Lidia's. Service was absolutely terrible. Waitress forgot our bread, appetizer, and wine. Waiteress was very creepy and hard to talk to, very unpleasant. Other than the service the food was amazing, very nice place, great wine selection. I wouldn't recommend outdoor dining due to the sewerlike smell. Pretty expensive for my experience there. However, wouldve been worth it if service was better."
Dined on 4/11/2014
"Lidia's is a perfect place to have a patio dining experience. The patio is large and tables are not close to each other so you can still have some privacy at your own table. Service at Lidia's is always above average."
Dined on 4/11/2014
"Wine, Calamari, Caesar Salad, Bread, Sea Bass and the Date Cake was excellent! It could not be any better!!!"
Dined on 4/10/2014
"I come to Kansas City on business a few times a year and I always make sure to eat at Lidia's for lunch or dinner, whatever I can fit into my schedule. i would never come to Kansas City without a trip to Lidia's. I love the pasta special, the pastas are always delicious and you can have as much as you like. The salads are always tasty and a little different and the desserts are worth every calorie. I love the atmosphere, it's a beautiful restaurant, and the service is always perfect. I've been to Lidia's many times and I have never been disappointed."
Dined on 4/10/2014
"It has been over a year since we last ate at Lidia's, which we have been to many times over the years. The food quality this time was a bit less inspiring...my wife's fish came out less warm that it should have been while the seafood soup was not as good as I remembered it. That said, we did not try for any of the pasta dishes or several other specialties on the menu. The service was very good and on a Thursday night, the restaurant was busy but not full. The wine list had a nice range of Italian wines."
Dined on 4/10/2014
"Service was slow and water/soda refills just didn't happen. Next time I will bring a bottle of water with me. The meal was great, the food had texture and incredible taste ! The manager on duty was very friendly."
Dined on 4/10/2014
"I love the building and the ambience they create in the restaurant. I love the idea of the pasta trio. But when we got a server who wouldn't advocate for our table to get refills of the pasta dishes, then the fact that there was really only one outstanding tasty pasta dish being served helped my table decide:None of us will be returning to lidia's. The waiter was not timely, he was rude. He took forever to bring the desert. He never checked to find out that our soup was not good- called something Serdona- it has celery root in it. It needed a lot of cracked pepper to be palatable. I got the canneloni which was not garnished and did not look appetizing. And no kid menu! Offer small portions of menu items plus usual kid-fare."
Dined on 4/8/2014
"Food and service was very good. We were able to have a business meeting without a lot of noise."
Dined on 4/9/2014
"As I was coming from out of town and the restaurant was picked by the client, I was able to have a wonderful business meeting and eat a terrific lunch!"
Dined on 4/8/2014
"I've been to Lidia's many many many times. I've enjoyed it every time I've gone. We went over lunch and and had the Pasta Trio. Which is a staple that everyone should try! Sadly, the gal serving our table was noticeably absent. Maybe she had too many tables for lunch? Not sure, but the staffing seemed a bit light. Next time they should plan for lunch!"
Dined on 4/4/2014
"A group of our Sweet Adelines Chorus enjoyed a wonderful lunch last Friday. The food was wonderful according to our St Louis "The Hill" standards. The staff made us feel so welcome and met all our needs. Very relaxing. We will serenade you any time!"
Dined on 4/4/2014
"Our waitress, Megan, was knowledgeable and helpful. She gave recommendations when asked and was spot on with her suggestions. Our needs were attended to by multiple staff members throughout the meal, and we were encouraged to relax and enjoy our time. The food was delicious. A special touch was the writing of Happy Birthday on the dessert plate of the person with us celebrating his birthday. We would definitely recommend the restaurant and we will be back!! We're looking forward to trying the Sunday brunch."
Dined on 4/5/2014
"I ordered the pasta trio that is the house special and the shrimp in one of the pastas was raw. The basil pesto sauce in another had no depth at all. The marinara sauce in the third was good. My daughter had pasta with a wild boar ragu and that lacked depth of flavors as well."
Dined on 4/4/2014
"our group age range was from 91 to 11 and everyone had a memorable dining experience; from excellent service to outstanding food choices and quality. the wine list was truly impeccable and the deserts were out of this world. all of this added up to a wonderful and exciting family evening."
Dined on 4/4/2014
"Incredible flavors, attentive waiter, beautiful restaurant. The only downside is that it is so popular, that there is not a lot of space."
Dined on 4/4/2014
"Food was only average. Ordered the trio pasta and it was overlooked and fairly bland. Good recovery on the service and wine."
Dined on 4/2/2014
"On a gray, dreary day, a group of co-workers met in the coffee room grousing about the weather and decided we needed Italian for lunch. I was able to successfully make an on-line reservation for the time we wanted-- upon arrival we were seated immediately. Our server was efficient and attentive, as well as the pasta trio servers. This is one of my favorite go-to places when I need a few carbs. I can honestly say I have loved every ravioli served at Lidias, and continue to be amazed at the flavors and textures. Keep up the good work. See you soon."
Dined on 4/2/2014
"The food was really boring. The table felt extremely crowded and was it uncomfortably close to others. It was also so loud we had to shout at each other to be heard."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"I had a delicious meal at Lidia's. The wait staff did a wonderful job and the hostess was very friendly. I made a reservation using open table and I was sat at a four top for just myself. I was hoping they would see it was just one and sit me at the bar or a smaller table. Regardless I had a good time. I picked the trio of pastas and all three were great choices. However, I was expecting more from the tiramisu, so if you get dessert I would recommend going with a different selection. The coffee was a great end to an awesome meal. If I am in Kansas City again, I would go again."
Dined on 3/29/2014
"We has our wedding reception at Lidia's. Our photographer voted out weeding "best food". We return each year for our anniversary. Lidia's pasta trio is amazing. Add a nice bottle of Italian wine and a special dessert; can't go wrong. Lidia's is a real treat; a jewel here in KC. Pricey but worth it. Special occasions are meant to be here. Cheers!"
Dined on 3/31/2014
"We took our whole family for my moms birthday brunch. It was divine."
Dined on 3/30/2014
"The food was superb. It always is. We come from out of town to KC and always try to have a dinner at Lidia's. It is our favorite!"
Dined on 3/29/2014
"My husband and I first visited Lidia's restaurant Becco in NYC a few years ago and loved it! So we were delighted to learn of Lidia's in KC. Everything was fantastic, service to fun with impeccable customer service. The wine list was wonderful with a great pour. Finally the food as always with Lidia's was unforgettable. Pasta Trio is the way to go every time Excellent experience in very way"
Dined on 3/28/2014
"My boyfriend turned 38 and I wanted to treat him to something special. We are both foodies, him a chef and me..well i just love good food. haha He moved here from Washington state in July 2013 and we spoke of coming here once. We were sincerely impressed with the hospitality and quality of food. His night was topped off better than I expected when his Date Cake dessert was brought out with a lit candle and the words "Happy Birthday" scrolled on the edge of his plate. I didn't mention it to anyone, but I did make a note when I made the reservation online. I never actually thought it would be acted on. What a fabulous surprise!"
Dined on 3/26/2014
"just walking thru the doors and seeing the beautiful chandeliers and post and beam structure sets the mood . the food was beyond excellent , paired with a great and informative server! doors were open to the outside with beautiful weather and sounds !"
Dined on 3/27/2014
"So good! Pasta trio amazing as usual. Desserts wow! Better than before! Love the Caesar salad."
Dined on 3/27/2014
"Everything was very good to great, other than our server. She was outgoing to all her tables around us, but didn't engage in conversation much with us and seemed to think we shouldn't have brought our teens. The more she came around the quicker she was to use her sharp wit to dismiss us. She needs to understand everyone uses the same color of money and it all spends the same. We will go back but more than likely ask for a different server."
Dined on 3/24/2014
"From when my staff and I walked in the door it was apparent that the hostess was "busy." On the phone without acknowledging our arrival and then breezing by our table, expecting us to discern that it was ours was a downer. The steaks were fatty, not marbled. The Caesar salad was underwhelming. I wouldn't recommend Lydia's to others."
Dined on 3/24/2014
"Went for Brunch to celebrate my wife's birthday with a group of 6. They gave us a nice, room table, food was very good and service was excellent. Had not been to Lydia's for Brunch before, but will be back for it. Very satisfied."
Dined on 3/23/2014
"I took my wife here for her birthday. We both had the pasta trio which is 3 different fresh pasta dishes served to you table side. Each dish was the best pasta dish we have ever had. Everything was so fresh and the different flavor combinations worked so well we each had a little more. Our server gave us a great wine recommendation which was spot on. Then there was desert which again was incredible especially when paired with one of their house infused Grappa's. Overall this just became one of my favorite places I KC plus the building is very unique. You have to put this one your must visit list while in KC!"
Dined on 3/23/2014
"We traveled from St. Louis to eat there. Pasta and sauce taste like from a box. When served it was literally thrown on our plates. We went for lunch at 1p.m. They advertised happy hour from 4p.m. until 6p.m. For us, it certainly was not a happy hour from 1p.m. until 2p.m."
Dined on 3/21/2014
"A memorable evening with great ambiance and fantastic food. We will be back. This was my second time there in a month."
Dined on 3/22/2014
"Best Italian I can find in KC. Lovely place. The pasta trio is excellent. My husband's fish was excellent."
Dined on 3/21/2014
"Our fifth trip to Lidia's KC and always a great meal. The service is excellent and the food is very authentic. Each time we go, we try something different and have really enjoyed our meal there. Very flavorful. We never go away hungry and always look forward to our next visit."
Dined on 3/22/2014
"The food we had was pretty good. Our server seemed completely disinterested in us, but we tried to overlook that as we are both prior servers and know sometimes people just have an off night. One thing we really couldn't overlook though, was that this restaurant is massively overcrowded. The tables are placed so close together that you and the wait staff literally have to turn sideways and excuse yourself to walk anywhere because you will hit tables and people trying to just sit down or go to the restroom (and I'm thin). My date commented "I feel like I'm having dinner with everyone else," and it was accurate. I think the owners are trying to crowd as many heads in as possible to make money, but it really reflects negatively on them."
Dined on 3/22/2014
"I have eaten here for many years and like the atmosphere and the server was very attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. She had great suggestions. We tried the trio which I have hand several times and it was good. The decor is classy and interesting."
Dined on 3/21/2014
"Lidia's was a wonderful dining experience that made a special outing noteworthy. The Tuscan Grill menu choice could not have been more delightful and reminded me of some very special meals while in Italy this past summer. Additionally the service was superb."
Dined on 3/18/2014

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