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Lidia's Restaurant

Lidia's Restaurant Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.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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  • Diners' Choice WinnerItalian
  • Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked
Diner Reviews
  • "I was quite impressed with Lidia's. Considering the high quality of the food (which I cannot emphasize enough,) our food was out quite quickly, certainly faster than the restaurant I work at. Given the quality of food, service, and ambience, Lidia's was actually quite reasonably priced. My fiance and I will definitely be returning."
    Dined on 7/20/2014
  • "This is my third time at Lidia's. First time for dinner. Once again I loved the food and atmosphere. High energy and open concept make for a fun evening."
    Dined on 7/19/2014
  • "Our dining experience was wonderful. Sat outside on their patio with live music. The food was fabulous and wine was great at a good price point. Lidia's is a DO NOT MISS when in Kansas City. Try the frico appetizer. Yummy."
    Dined on 7/19/2014
  • "Lidias was good food. Loved the homemade ravioli and gnocchi. After that, the good was just okay."
    Dined on 7/18/2014
  • "We don't even look.at the menu because we love the pasta trio. Three different pasta dishes every day with extra helpings if you want."
    Dined on 7/18/2014
  • "I ordered the duck. Almost complete with my meal I found a little metal sliver looking piece. I brought it to management's attention and was told it was a from a brillo brush that wasn't supposed to be used on the grill. Needless to say I didn't finish my dish and left slightly hungry."
    Dined on 7/17/2014
  • "Once you are tired of smelling barbecue smoke, trade it for heavenly Italian smells at Lidia's. The food here is awesome. If you want to taste good, authentic Northern Italian food for a very reasonable price go here. One of their specialties is the pasta trio. They bring you three different kinds of pasta and keep it coming if you want more. The Osso Buco is really tasty. I have never been disappointed here. They have a great wine list featuring Italian wines with a range of prices to suit any budget. The acoustics are great. Even though it is a big open room, it doesn't get noisy. The service is top notch. The wait staff is very friendly and attentive to your needs. great desserts and be sure to try one of the digestivo liqueurs."
    Dined on 7/15/2014
  • "This was our second visit to Lidia's, and we were once again pleased with the food and the service. Our first visit was on the recommendation of a friend, and we were so pleased with our experience that we texted our friend from the table to thank him! This next visit was for a birthday dinner. The staff had our table set aside in a nice, quieter corner of the restaurant near a window which afforded a view of the street, and had placed a special centrepiece on the table. The food was once again delicious. I tried the pasta trio special; of note was the tagliatelle with wild boar ragout. The service was equally outstanding--glasses were never empty, but the staff was never intrusive. This is a definite "must try" for anyone in KC."
    Dined on 7/14/2014
  • "I had seen the negative comments about service, but have to say our server was superlative. Attentive, friendly, and made great recommendations. The Sunday special pasta dish was absolutely fabulous, with the meats (pork shoulder, sausage, meatball) melting in your mouth and the sauce (in which the meats were cooked) exceptionally flavorful. The three pasta special was good (not great) and filling. And overall, it didn't break the bank, even with a bottle of wine (again, an excellent recommendation from our server that was NOT one of the high-priced wines)."
    Dined on 7/13/2014
  • "We wanted a hot night out in Kansas City and we certainly found it at Lidia's. It was recommended to us by friends and we would certainly pass that recommendation on."
    Dined on 7/13/2014
  • "Lidia's had some very unique and tasty dishes. The way they bring ingredients together is fantastic..must try!"
    Dined on 7/13/2014
  • "Our food was fantastic as usual. The homemade sauce that is only available on Sundays was superb! Wonderful Italian wine list with nice selection of wines by the glass. Our service was excellent."
    Dined on 7/13/2014
  • "The only word I can use is fabulous. Not only was the food wonderful but I was a very reasonable value. Our server was excellent as well."
    Dined on 7/13/2014
  • "We had Sunday Brunch and it was excellent. The staff were knowledgable and friendly and the food was delicious. Highly recommend the pasta of the day and the lasagna. Great way to start the day!"
    Dined on 7/13/2014
  • "Brought out-of-towners from NYC here. The food was good, not great. The service was adequate, not as attentive as it should have been. WE got the "pasta" trio which was a replenish-able plate for 2 of us. IN spite of waiter and 2 floor managers, had to go back and get the server to bring more (mostly cool) pasta...which was pretty good in 2 of the three selections. Expected the waiter to poor wine...didn't happen. Just thought the service NOT up to par with Lidia's reputation"
    Dined on 7/12/2014
  • "Our go-to restaurant for special occasions. Always great food and fabulous service. It says a lot when you see the same staff over the years."
    Dined on 7/12/2014
  • "My husband chose Lidia's for his birthday dinner, and when I made our reservation online I mentioned that we would be celebrating that occasion. No sooner did our waitress (Liz, I think) introduce herself than she wished him a happy birthday. Great attention to detail!!! I had been treated to a birthday dinner myself a few weeks ago, at a different restaurant, and the same type of alert to a birthday greeting was completely ignored. You guys win!!! Oh, and the duck breast and the blueberry dessert were to die for!!!"
    Dined on 7/6/2014
  • "The food was excellent. I was entertaining a client (and meeting her for the first time) who is picky about what she eats. Our server handled her very well and was able to accommodate my client's palate. A great place. I appreciate the fact that we were able to take our time, enjoy our meal and enjoy our meeting. I picked Lidia's because it is not a chain. Dining at Lidia's becomes an experience."
    Dined on 7/6/2014
  • "For our anniversary we wanted to try Lidias. We see her show on PBS all the time. Our food was very good, our service was very good also. We had made reservations, and glad we did. Our only negative thoughts were, that it's a very crowded dining area"
    Dined on 7/5/2014
  • "As with the other restaurants owned by Lidia that we have dined at, the food was outstanding. Unfortunately, the table service at Lidia's KC was disappointing."
    Dined on 7/4/2014
  • "We have been here for brunch several times. This was by far the worst. Bad service even though not many people there. Items weren't filled promptly. Overall very disappointing this time."
    Dined on 6/29/2014
  • "Good food, good service. Our table was available upon our arrival. It was a wonderful night"
    Dined on 6/28/2014
  • "Great food. Great service. Adapted the menu to the kids and food allergies. Always a fun places that leaves everyone happy they went there."
    Dined on 6/28/2014
  • "A relative took us there and it was a very enjoyable lunch. The spinach cannelloni was very good. The crepe with asparagus was good but, for the diner's taste, it had too much oil on top. All in all, it was an enjoyable first time dining experience at this restaurant."
    Dined on 6/27/2014
  • "Great place for lunch! Great food and great service."
    Dined on 6/26/2014
  • "We went there to celebrate our adoption with friends and family. But we go for birthdays a lot too. Love the pasta trio, but just about anything on the menu is great. We especially love the brunch - lovely salads and desserts."
    Dined on 6/26/2014
  • "Food, wine and service are all outstanding! The room is livily and charming. I will always eat at Lidia's when ever I'm in KC."
    Dined on 6/24/2014
  • "Sitting by the beautiful patio, sun streaming in the French doors, four long-time friends enjoyed a pleasant lunch at Lydia's. We particularly liked the witty yet competent server, and the food was quite satisfying. Oh, and a stylish young woman dressed in 30's-era clothing added to the ambience."
    Dined on 6/24/2014
  • "It was excellent I would highly recommend it. We went on a Sunday evening and it was a perfect time to go. Great menu can't wait to go back"
    Dined on 6/22/2014
  • "Food was fresh and delicious. Staff was attentive and friendly . Can't wait to try your east coast restaurant!"
    Dined on 6/22/2014
  • "It was one of the best places I have ever had the opportunity to dine at. Food and service was fantastic. I would live there if I could"
    Dined on 6/22/2014
  • "The food and the atmosphere was amazing, the service at the bar was excellent. However our server did not seem available to ask questions, he just dropped off our food, and he did not seem to sell your items."
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "Lydia's did a great job making this special day one to remember. My Mother loves watching Lydia on tv and for her to enjoy the food on her birthday was great. They offered a free dessert and kept the wine flowing. :)"
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "We had the Pasta Trilogy and it was outstanding. Thanks Lidia."
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "We had a wonderful dinner outside at Lidia's. The staff was excellent and our dinners were outstanding."
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "The food was stunning! I had the pasta trio and enjoyed it immensely; I'm not a huge red sauce fan, and was slightly hesitant to try the trio, but it was amazing. I especially enjoyed the heirloom tomato sauce - it tasted like eating Summer! I also very much enjoyed the tiramisu, which I had for dessert. Definitely the best tiramisu I've ever had! I would highly recommend this restaurant to everyone and can't wait to go back."
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "My husband & I enjoy Lidia's TV shows. As soon as we found ourselves in a city (KC) with one of her restaurants, we were really looking forward to the experience. It exceeded expectations, and we enjoyed it immensely. The ambience was great, a beautiful place. Our waitress was the best (Randy). The food was good. Highly recommend! Thanks Lidia!"
    Dined on 6/20/2014
  • "One of the pasta dishes disappointing. Everything else outstanding."
    Dined on 6/20/2014
  • "We were seated promptly, the place was crowded and space was cramped. I wish the waiter had told me I could get my sea bass prepared other than roasted. It was less than great, should have been broiled. My wife's meal was very small, overpriced for the quantity."
    Dined on 6/19/2014
  • "My girlfriend took me to Lidia's for the 1st time for my birthday celebration. The Gnocchi was just like my mother used to make!"
    Dined on 6/18/2014
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  • Italian
  • Most Booked
  • 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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