Lidia's Restaurant

4.7

7882 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 54 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

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 offers a sampling of seasonal, daily-made pastas. We also feature many seafood, chicken, pork, and 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 three hand-blown chandeliers, a three-story slate fireplace, and cozy, New York style seating.

Please note: Separate billing for parties of 6 or more is not allowed. Maximum of 3 cards per transaction.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(816) 221-3722
Website
http://www.lidias-kc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Cody Hogan
Private party facilities
Delectable dining, impeccable service, and unparalleled elegance accompanied by the delicious Northern Italian cuisine of famed Chef Lidia Bastianich await you and your guests with three different private dining event spaces including a covered outdoor patio.
Private party contact
Terra Hammond: (816) 221-0805

Location
101 W 22nd Street, Kansas City, MO 64108
Neighborhood
Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard
Cross street
20th and Baltimore
Parking details
Parking is located on the south side of the Freighthouse. There is no fee for parking.
Public transit
We are conveniently located within short walking distance of the KC Streetcar stops at 18th and Main and the Union Station stop. From both stops, you will find a staircase that leads to the Freighthouse District just south of 20th and Main on the West side of the street.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Arancini$13.00
Fried Rice Balls Filled with Peas, Smoked Mozzarella, Marinara
Frico$14.00
Montasio Cheese Crisp, Potatoes, Leeks, Corn and Luganega Sausage (GF)
Fritto Misto$15.00
Fried Seasonal Vegetables, Calamari and Shrimp, Marinara
Scampi$15.00
Spaghetti Squash, Fried Shrimp, Garlic-Lemon Cream, Pine Nuts (GF)
Bruschetta$16.00
Grilled Bruschetta with Prosciutto, Fig Jam, Crescenza Cheese, Arugula

Insalate

Cesare$11.00
Lidia's Signature Caesar Salad with Shaved Grana Padano, Focaccia Croutons
Insalata Mista$11.00
House Selected Mixed Greens, Marinated Artichokes, Roasted Tomato, Red Onion Red Wine Vinaigrette (GF)
Polipo$15.00
Warm Octopus and Potato Salad, Capers, Black Olives, Red Onion, Frisee (GF)

Contorni

$10 each

Velvety Spinach
Garlic Mashed Potatoes (GF)
Corn Frittelle
Pork and Beef Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Polenta (GF)

Lidia's Pasta Tasting Trio

Unlimited Sampling of Chef's Daily Pasta Tasting Menu$24.00
- A la Carte$24.00
Three Course Menu$36.00
with Caesar Salad, Unlimited Chef's Daily Pasta and Choice of Dessert

Pasta

Bolognese$24.00
Housemade Fettuccine with Bolognese Ragu
Manicotti$21.00
Baked Pasta, Ricotta, Herb, and Spinach Filling, Tomato Sauce, Vegetables
Gnocchi$23.00
House -Made Potato Dumplings with Braised Duck Ragu
Carbonara$21.00
Spaghetti, Pancetta, Egg, Black Pepper, Grana Padano

Secondi

Melanzane$20.00
Eggplant Parmigiana Layered with Tomato, Mozzarella, Fresh Basil
Salmone$28.00
Grilled Salmon Fillet*, Rocky Mash of Yukon Potato and Green Beans, Mustard Sauce (GF)
Pollo Al Limone$25.00
Scallopine of Chicken Breast, Roasted Lemon, Capers, Castelvetrano Olives, Velvety Spinach
Costoletta$24.00
Heritage Pork Porterhouse, Crushed Rosemary Potatoes, Braised Greens, Peach Mostarda
Brasato$28.00
Boneless Beef Short Rib, Braised in Red Wine with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Horseradish Gremolata (GF)
Anatra$27.00
Seared Duck Breast*, Zucchini with Crispy Breadcrumbs, Soft Polenta, Brandied Cherries
Osso Buco$28.00
Slow-Braised Heritage Pork Shank, Spinach Spätzle, Spring Vegetables
Bistecca$78.00
Grilled Bone-In Ribeye Steak*, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli Rabe, Roasted Tomato (GF)

What 7,882 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Kansas City / Kansas
Italian
Kansas City / Kansas
Most Booked
Kansas City, MO
Best Value
Kansas City, MO
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lidia's Restaurant in Kansas City offers "amazing" Italian cuisine in a beautiful setting. Guests rave about the "pasta trio" and "excellent" service, making it a must-visit for special occasions. With attentive staff and a cozy atmosphere, Lidia's consistently provides a memorable dining experience that's "never disappointing."

7,882 Reviews

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Steve
Kansas City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Meatballs were amazing!! Food is very good and servers are very polite. Menu is slightly limited, however a variety of choices.
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Betsy
New Orleans
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious and the Somalier was very helpful. Our waiter, Mark, was excellent!
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Melanie
Kansas City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always fantastic food and excellent service!! Our server, Annie was exceptional.
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Arlene
Kansas City
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We brought my best friend and her husband from Indianapolis and they were blown away. They finished their meal and said they wish there was a Lydia's in the Indianapolis area. Consistently absolutely delicious food, impeccable service and ambiance. Can't beat this! Recommend that reservations are made in advance because this is a VERY popular place.
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Patricia
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent in every way! Wonderful service in a beautiful setting. As always, the food was delicious.
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Johnna
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service! Will definitely be back!
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David
Kansas City
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. The short rib was excellent.
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Eric
Kansas City
32 reviews
vip
3.0
32 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The food was very good. Service was slow from the start and got worse. Noticed that the wine on my bill was more expensive than it was on the menu. Correcting that was also a long wait and the apology we got, was essentially “the manager must have it wrong in the system”. We hadn’t been to Lidia’s in quite a while. It will probably be a long before we go back.
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Ellie
Cleveland
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had the best dinner! Fully recommend the trio, one of us got the a la carte and the other got the multi course and we split the salad and dessert- yum!
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Mason
Kansas City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dining experience was excellent. We have the trio meal and all three servings were exceptional. Their staff gave us recommendation on what wine to get and they helped us greatly and we enjoyed that too.
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FAQs

Lidia's Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 7882 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 54 times today

101 W 22nd Street, Kansas City, MO 64108

Additional information

Cross street
20th and Baltimore
Neighborhood
Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking is located on the south side of the Freighthouse. There is no fee for parking.
Public transit
We are conveniently located within short walking distance of the KC Streetcar stops at 18th and Main and the Union Station stop. From both stops, you will find a staircase that leads to the Freighthouse District just south of 20th and Main on the West side of the street.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Cody Hogan
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lidias-kc.com/
Phone number
(816) 221-3722
Private party facilities
Delectable dining, impeccable service, and unparalleled elegance accompanied by the delicious Northern Italian cuisine of famed Chef Lidia Bastianich await you and your guests with three different private dining event spaces including a covered outdoor patio.
Private party contact
Terra Hammond: (816) 221-0805

Lidia's Restaurant

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

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Manicotti

Gnocchi

Velvety Spinach

Antipasti

Arancini$13.00

Frico$14.00

Fritto Misto$15.00

Scampi$15.00

Bruschetta$16.00

Insalate

Cesare$11.00

Insalata Mista$11.00

Polipo$15.00

Contorni

Velvety Spinach

Garlic Mashed Potatoes (GF)

Corn Frittelle

Pork and Beef Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Polenta (GF)

Lidia's Pasta Tasting Trio

Unlimited Sampling of Chef's Daily Pasta Tasting Menu$24.00

Three Course Menu$36.00

Pasta

Bolognese$24.00

Manicotti$21.00

Gnocchi$23.00

Carbonara$21.00

Secondi

Melanzane$20.00

Salmone$28.00

Pollo Al Limone$25.00

Costoletta$24.00

Brasato$28.00

Anatra$27.00

Osso Buco$28.00

Bistecca$78.00

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