attended Lidia's 14th yr. anniversary on Nov. 4th. Don't know when I've been so disappointed. Usually LOVE Lidia's cusine NOT this time. Had pasta trio, all 3 choices were cold, the ziti was dried out and crispy on the ends as well as 3-4 pieces "glued" together and the hay & straw offering was like glue (thick, pasty). Had the lemoncello tiramisu, normally I LOVE anything lemon, tart but this was down right bitter. Ended up paying a lot of $ for a lot of food I couldn't eat. Had a private party in upstairs dining room, Lidia trying to cram too much into one evening, felt badly for cooks, the kitchen was slammed, totally over extended.
Very ood restaurant but couldnt find parking the other night.
Best Italian in JoCo. Seriously.
The only place in town to get a real a Italian deli sandwich !!! These guys barely speak english.
Astonished at the incredibly rude treatment of a table of customers last week. The woman who owns this place was actually shouting at them about bringing in a birthday treat. You can bring your own wine just don't bring a cupcake. Wow! Food is mediocre, service would have to rate an "F" We won't be back again.
had not been to the new location, looked online almost didn't go, but having had such good food & service the last 2 times I was there thought just go and try myself. So glad. had 2 friends and my wife .OUTSTANDING I ordered something not on menu, the waitress says no problem. wife had a shrimp/pasta very good friends meatballs and pasta super. can't wait to return to KC, will make a special trip just to eat again.
I wanted to like this place. I had read reviews to try the ravioli and the pizza - that this place was a throw back from the 60's and had really good food. The older lady with the glasses was our waitress. There was another heavy set waitress that was sitting down by the register the whole time eating. She didn't get up from eating the whole time we were there. We arrived at 4ish on a Friday evening to an almost empty dining room. Our waitress did not smile the entire time she waited on us except to give us our check. We had to ask for refills for our drinks and bread. She "threw" our food at us and gave us bread - but no butter. And didn't come back to ask if we needed anything. She was more preoccupied with the gentleman guest that she was sitting with talking about her son that doesn't smile. I thought, if I had a mom like you I wouldn't smile either! Raviolis were mediocre and I had Spaghetti with mushrooms and a house salad. The dressing was great on the salad. The spaghetti with mushrooms was ok. I wouldn't order it again. But I'm not coming back because of the service. A 30.00 meal and you get treated like you are wasting their time. My first and last time there for sure!
I love their Alfredo & the baked potato soup in the winter time!!!
An over priced Olive Garden, with no salad, unless you spend an extra $4.00, and not all you can eat. Waitress never refilled water glasses. Very noisy environment. Waitress had poor demeanor, not what is expected for a supposedly upscale restaurant. Didn't place silverware properly, actually just threw it on the table haphazardly. When asking about a table cloth, we were told only used if you have a special occasion. A positive, food served quickly. Shoe string potatoes with salmon, cheapened the meal and presentation. Any one who thinks this is a 3-5 star place to eat has never experienced a 4 or 5 star restaurant. Service was far below par.
Will not go back.
This is real new york style pizza, the owner is so friendly, and the pizza is so delicious perfect family place, and first day, first friday OVER ALL this place is just awesome! and the food is amazing!
My husband and I celebrated our anniversary at the Plaza and dined at Brio. We decided to take our time for dinner and ordered an appetizer and shared a bottle of wine. When it came time to order our meal we both requested whole grain penne. Our dinner came with the wrong noodles and it was no big deal but our waitress took our food back and apologized several times.
We decided to exchange cards and the manager, Matthew, came to apologize for the mistake and he said our food would be out soon and that they would not charge us for our meal. We were very appreciative! Within a few minutes later he came back with 2 glasses of champagne and said "no anniversary is complete without a little bubbly!". We couldn't believe it, we're just a young normal couple enjoying our anniversary dinner. Our food came and it was delicious! Our waitress, Amy, came to see if there was anything else we needed.
My husband said we were ready for the check and she said that it was ALL taken care of. My eyes started to tear up-I was blown away by their service (and food!). So we had a bottle of wine, appetizer, champagne, entree and dessert all taken care of by the manager. Now, I know this is a rare occurrence and we were an exception. But because of the wonderful service our 6th anniversary was one we'll always remember and be thankful for. Thank you Brio!!!
Look's as if someone cannot even write let alone enjoy food!
As a rough-neck roadhouse, the bar is what it is, but to be credible as a live-music venue, they need to fix the sound system. Every time we've been there, the sound system sucks. There is a nearly constant, loud buzz (imagine florescent light hooked up to an amp), annoying no matter what your musical preference. Sound guy couldn't get vocals to come through to save his soul from Donny Osmond.
Rating Detail:
Food: 2
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 3
Value: 4
Overall: 3
The description says it all!
Rating Detail:
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Value: 5
Overall: 4
After reading the reviews and listening to others talk about the restaurant, we brought out of town friends here on a Sat evening. BIG mistake because the restaurant was packed and very loud. Out of 4 entree's, one had to be sent back, one was cold and should not have been, and the other two were rated "fair" but not worth the price. I could not recommend to others and would not go back.
The server did her best but could not overcome te poor quality of the kitchen.
Rating Detail:
Food: 1
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 1
Value: 1
Overall: 1
The brown-haired manager chick who has worked there since "forever" (friendly and polite as always, btw) seated me. THREE minutes LATER, she seats a party of four. Epic Fail server "CAM" bops on over to THAT table...I said "Excuse me; we were here, first." Fully IGNORING me, I AGAIN (louder, this time) said - "WE were here, FIRST." The party of four, apparently completely ignorant of their surroundings, blissfully unaware anyone but them exists on this planet, shot me the death glare. Confident they were undeserving of acknowledgment, I refused to validate them by staring back. SECOND Epic Fail: "CAM" then APOLOGIZED TO THEM! Furthermore, the brown haired manager chick ALSO visited THEIR table, to APOLOGIZE! (BIZARRO WORLD???) The brown haired manager chick had to tell Epic Fail to fill our water glasses...I asked the brown haired manager chick if today was our server's first day - not just at Mad Greek, but as a server in general, or, indeed, working with the general public, in ANY capacity. She acted as though she was completely unaware, totally clueless, as to any deficiency he had exhibited, whatsoever. I can only imagine the party of four was likely COMPED for their meal, in addition to the two completely absurd apologies afforded by CAM, the EPIC FAIL server and the brown haired manager chick! They certainly left one HECK of a MESS, behind, for the poor busboy! WELCOME BACK, KU STUDENTS! $21.50, for THIS??? = EPIC FAIL!!!
Rating Detail:
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1
Value: 1
Overall: 1
1.Cinzettis pizza was so nasty for a place that is suppose to perfect all things Italian. When I called to make a reservation a rude gentlemen answered the phone, I was able to make a reservation though. When we arrived our reservation was not available and we had to wait in the foyer with about 10 other nice sized families. 20 min later we were taken to our seat and greeted by our server who was a very friendly young lady. Food was not good for almost 20 dollars a person, it lacked personality. Very easy to tell the dishes were made in extreme bulk. When I was walking to get a plate for my daughter I heard yelling and cussing and realized it was a boss or manager degrading a Mexican cook because something was burned, I just took my daughter to the desserts and ended the night. I will not go back and do not recommend this corperate money maker, this day in age we should patronize smaller more meaningful local restraunts instead of a giant corp ready to degrade anyone and spit them out as long as bottom dollar is good.
Rating Detail:
Food: 2
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3
Value: 2
Overall: 2
1.Cinzettis pizza was so nasty for a place that is suppose to perfect all things Italian. When I called to make a reservation a rude gentlemen answered the phone, I was able to make a reservation though. When we arrived our reservation was not available and we had to wait in the foyer with about 10 other nice sized families. 20 min later we were taken to our seat and greeted by our server who was a very friendly young lady. Food was not good for almost 20 dollars a person, it lacked personality. Very easy to tell the dishes were made in extreme bulk. When I was walking to get a plate for my daughter I heard yelling and cussing and realized it was a boss or manager degrading a Mexican cook because something was burned, I just took my daughter to the desserts and ended the night. I will not go back and do not recommend this corperate money maker, this day in age we should patronize smaller more meaningful local restraunts instead of a giant corp ready to degrade anyone and spit them out as long as bottom dollar is good.
Rating Detail:
Food: 2
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3
Value: 2
Overall: 2
Re: “Carmen's Cafe”
Myself, sister, and a close friend to both of us had the pleasure of dining at Carmen's in Leawood on Jan. 30. It did not disapoint. I believe 2 lobster spedini's, and a one of their special steaks, the mignon, arrived at our table. Their were smiles all around that table when we saw what we were about to eat before we experience this wonderful, well-presented cuisine, and the smiles continued throughout the meal. I feel the good experience encouraged what we usually try to have are very positive conversations with each other. The dining area was just the right size and decor promted a feeling of cozinest, with still the feeling of being surrounded by others who are enjoying a night out. This does not go without saying that our waitress was phenonimal. She was always naturally friendly, very helpful discussing our menu choices, and ecncouraging us all the way. She appeared at all the right moments, and never seemed intrusive when asking any questions. She made you feel so welcomed and confortable that you found yourself commenting on her awesome pink colored jewlry choice to go with her black attire. I would reccommend this restaurant to others, no problem. I hope new guests, and older patrons of this restaurant continue to support as I know I will also. It would be disappointing to see KC lose another good restaurant.