Sweet spot, great food, and drinks. Service was a great and gave me a lot of insight on the wine options. I got pretty blitzed before a mom's weekend event and took my mom here, she loved it and got me out of the doghouse for not being able to stand straight. This also happens to be the place every college dude takes a girl right before he asks her out. 10/10 place. Would recommend the vodka pasta. read more

3 rd and final review of 715 as I will not be returning. If I could give it 0 star I would. 5 yrs ago I gave it 5 stars and 2 yrs ago I gave it 2 stars because they served me a 38.00 chicken parm which menu said chicken parm w mushroom risotto and what they gave me was grits w a chicken parm of thigh meat! Chicken parm is not made w thigh meat anywhere! Seems like it was a way to use a 1.50 piece of chicken and .50 of grits and charge 38.00. Last night may 30 i ordered the chicken milanese w breast meat as you can see from my attachment from menu. Nope once again took a cut of the chicken and dark meat again and I hate dark meat. Cut it in half and showed waitress who went and talked to the kitchen. They said that when they butcher the chicken they sometimes get thigh meat w the breast???? What? Unbelievable that a manager didn't come to discuss but 35.00 bucks for thigh and arugula salad is robbery. She was kind enough to take off bill but still feel 715 is trying to pull one over again which might explain all the empty seats as well. Have shared this story w a few folks who have said it has gone downhill in the last several months. The prices you charge are over the top. Plenty of other places in town to eat like q39 where you can get a 3 meat platter w 2 sides and order of wings for the same price as 715's chicken thigh and arugula salad! Ok after this i am done. Here in mexico and ordered the chicken parm at the marriott and guess what cut of chicken they used? Breast just like 99% of the world except 715. They should be embarassed read more

715 - 715 menu last night clearly stating breast but got thigh meat - Italian Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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BOWL OF BUTTAH WITH MY LOBSTAHHH!!! @715restaurant you can get a crawly friend lobster and a honking bowl of butter for dinner! At least you could when I ate it. It was so yummy. It really quenched my lobster thirst. I was in the trenches with it I won't lie.. I got lobster poo all over me.. I cut myself when cracking the claws.. but it was all worth it. Tip to 715 tho: please do this again, but give me a bib next time like a proper New England baby. I adore you. I adore the patio. It's really nice this time of year on the patio. Also my drink was delicious (not shown cuz I drank it too fast for the camera). Don't let anyone steal your potatoes if you come to eat this. Guard your potatoes. (Also this review is from summer of 2024) read more

715 - Italian Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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This was my first time dining at 715 and I really wanted to love it. The space is cute and the menu looked promising, but the experience didn't fully deliver. The green beans were hands down the best thing I ate. They were fresh, well-seasoned, and topped with feta and sliced almonds. Light but flavorful. The lasagna bolognese was hearty and satisfying, and the focaccia was soft with a nice char. Perfect for dragging through that red sauce. The crab ravioli was a miss. It tasted fine, but visually it looked like it was topped with canned tuna. For a $35 pasta dish, I expected claw or leg meat or at least something that felt more elevated. It just wasn't giving what it needed to give. Service wasn't great either. Our server never introduced himself and barely checked on us. He seemed overwhelmed and like he was running the entire floor. We were seated really close to other tables so it felt cramped and loud. Not ideal for a dinner that's supposed to feel special. I'd come back for a drink and some small plates, but this visit didn't make me a fan just yet. read more

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We had an excellent experience on a hoppin' Friday night. The happy hour menu is a great way to try several things. They also have an extensive and unique bar menu. We had great burrata, a pork sandwich and the French baguette. The Former Spy cocktail was delicious and refreshing as was the saffron lemonade (NA). Our server was very personable and took great care of us. The space is really cool and while it's a bit noisy, I found that just adding to the vibe. read more

715 - Italian Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

First time diner and I loved it! The room is long and narrow with one wall of stone, room divider of green lit water bottles, bar display of back lit bottles, colored lights on the ceiling , are you feeling the vibe? And since this was Thanksgiving weekend Mass Street had every single tree full of colored lights. Magical. 715 is a locally owned Italian-style neighborhood restaurant. Their web site says they offer simple fresh handmade food and I can attest to that. The food is flavorful not over powered by too many ingredients letting the flavors shine. For starters we shared Wild Mushrooms and Grilled Octopus. For dinner Roasted Salmon, Pork Schnitzel, Crab Ravioli and Classic Meatballs, everyone loved their choices. The libations were Pinot Moir, Old Fashion and two of their Gin and Tonic creations. Rosemary's BeBe and Glitz & Glam, both were tasty. Prices are high but it depends on what you order go light or go big. Have a small plate and a drink. Love the ambiance, I'll be back. read more

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The Happy Hour! The Patio! The people watching! The vibes! Love to bring friends to 715 when they want to pop into LFK on a visit. Very good bevies and those French fries, love! If you haven't tried 715, you should. Very classic joint that always comes top of mind for patio and happy hour!! read more

715 - Happy hour portions - Italian Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Enjoyed main entree, mahi mahi prepared well, enjoyed variation on risotto, and croquettes! Cranberry Crème brûlée was very good! Nice atmosphere and lighting! Good service. read more

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it's perfect for happy hour on the patio but they do seem to use AI in their marketing, or at least their coworkers. love the bread plate! read more

715 - bread plate - Italian Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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Place is absolutely lovely and quaint. Scenery is modern chic. Services friendly and Courteous

This review is for an early-ish dinner in the inside dining room in mid March. service: Nicole was outstanding, a real hospitality professional. She was especially helpful with the menu recommendations. All hosts, waitstaff, and food runners seemed great. bar: My wife had a Happy Hour Margarita and I had a HH Manhattan (both $7.50 as of 03/2025). I also drank a Sierra Nevada Hazy IPA in a can ($7). No beers on tap that I saw. Wide selection of wines, including a Bordeaux for $975? Lots of wines by the glass, including a few affordable. food: My wife had the HH burger ($13) and green salad ($7). I had the HH house chips and dip ($4). All the HH food was very good and reasonably affordable! I had the grilled lamb lollipops ($33) and felt they were OK, but overpriced and came without accompaniments. My wife finished with the red velvet Sprinkle B*tch (12) and thought it good. details: Weather was nice so outdoor dining was very popular. Clearly HH is a local favorite, so recommend arriving early and having reservations. Interior space is gorgeous with exposed stone and wonderful lighting. Street parking on Mass, so be prepared during peak hours. read more

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If the only two things I could ever eat at 715 were the brussels sprouts and the cheeseburger, I would be a very, very, very happy person. Great attention to detail, service, and loved sitting outside and having clear guards up to block sound and make it feel more Italian. Highly recommend. read more

We have been going to 715 since it opened over 15 years ago. Though we no longer live in Lawrence, it is one of our must visits when we return. We were there Tuesday evening for dinner. As always, the service was great. The food was terrific too. Our group had the special chicken piccata. The portion was huge (the leftovers were a great lunch the next day!). One person had the penne ragu; it was huge and delicious. We love the atmosphere at 715. No one rushed us and we were able to linger over coffee. We will definitely return on our next visit to Lawrence!! read more

Great restaurant for a nice evening out. While a bit more upscale, I thought they had a nice selection of entrees ranging from around $30-$70+. We enjoyed the lasagna bolognese and the penne ragu. I was surprised by how big the serving sizes were for both dishes! We also enjoyed the green line classic cocktail. While the restaurant had a nice ambiance, it was really hot inside and there was zero air movement. Who would've thought that it would be cooler outside in the middle of June than it was inside. Lastly, if you plan to go, make sure to make reservations. While this doesn't bother me, parking was a bit difficult and we had to walk several blocks to the restaurant. read more

715 - Lasagna Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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A very nice first visit to this popular spot in downtown Lawrence. We enjoyed alfresco dining on their large on street patio. It was a beautiful April evening and when we arrived at 6:30 on a Wednesday it was very busy. I'm not sure if the volume of customers was unanticipated, but it appeared that they might have been understaffed. More on that later. Our cocktails (one signature and one standard) were very nicely done and well presented. For starters we enjoyed their famous Brussels which were absolutely incredible and the goat cheese croquettes which were also super tasty. We shared a very generous portion of the braised beef and pork ragu over lumache (which we requested special as it is normally served with penne). From an experienced Italian cook I can attest that is was very authentically prepared. We also shared a house salad that we agreed was pretty lackluster. My wife loved the very creative Sprinkle Bitch dessert to end the night. The real miss here I have to say falls on the service side. First off it was my wife's birthday which I listed on their online booking platform. There was never a mention or acknowledgement or anything done special with regard to that. Secondly, our server Jess who was perfectly pleasant in every way was either having an off night or was over tasked because she was largely inattentive and slow even to just take and deliver initial cocktails, our main order, etc. We saw firsthand several of her tables having bar backs or bus boys bring out cocktails (including one of ours) and desserts. In summary, great food but not great on personal service which is why I went with only 4 stars. read more

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Loved it so much I went twice in 3 days. Fun menu. Especially happy hour offerings. Some dishes a bit bland but ingredients top notch. Special shout out to bartenders Lea and Elliot who made me feel so at home read more

715 - Back seating area - Italian Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Just an update on our favorite place on Mass St. The food is always interesting, fresh and delicious as is the drinks. We sit at the bar and are familiar with the bartenders and waitstaff. They have been going through some new additions which we are getting used too. Elliott, that we met our first night in is still our favorite bartender, Lori is always friendly and helpful and one of our favorites. The place gets busy so arrive early or make reservations. I just wanted to share some of the delicious dishes we've been indulging in over the past few months. The ribeye is top notch delicious, perfectly cooked and very large you should give it a try. Cucumber delite, any and all soups, charcuterie board, asparagus and "The Brussel Sprouts" are all delicious and you can't go wrong with any of those choices. I highly recommend!! And I can't post anymore pics so just take my recommendations and give them a try!!! read more

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This place...outstanding! Was in Lawrence for parents weekend (make a reservation early if you want to get in with a larger group) and the vibe was super trendy and cool. Phenomenal staff, superb service. Wine list is solid and great cocktail menu. Highly recommend the focaccia for starters. Excellent flavor. Had the lasagna, wifey had the meatballs, daughter vodka pasta...all exceptional and frankly, large enough to share. Check this place out!!!! read more

10/10 ambience and atmosphere. 10/10 happy hour menu 10/10 quality of food 10/10 service I don't get over to Lawrence very often, and this spot makes me feel like I should come so much more. I couldn't be more excited to have stumbled into this by accident. We were getting the munchies and a lot of the restaurants don't open till four. This one had just opened up and had an excellent happy hour menu. We sat at the bar, but there is literally no bad spot. Someone extremely talented elegantly designed the outdoor seating, and curated an intimate but fun vibe. We only had a couple appetizers, but I have to say I am obsessed with the goat cheese croquettes. There are only three to a dish, so I'll tell you may have to order multiple for a table. But so wonderfully price for happy hour I'm OK with it. I don't think I can ever come back here not order them. Heaven. Absolutely heaven. The bartenders and servers were so friendly. If you find yourself in Lawrence during their happy hour, it's a slam dunk! A Must try. This also looks like a wonderful date spot at night. I can only imagine the way they light it up and set the mood. read more

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Great food, fantastic service, lovely space. Lost a point for the lame AI art on their coasters. Really, guys? Lame lame lame.

Great for date night, great for friend night, great for everything. Ate outside last night and it was a fun experience as usual. The mood outside is vibrant and energetic while still allowing easy conversations. Two different patio experiences available (front on Mass, enclosed garden in the back) along with a beautiful restaurant inside with exposed brick walls and open kitchen. The food is always awesome. Some of my favorites are their fries that come out super hot with an addictive garlic truffle sauce (as well as aioli and ketchup), all of their pastas but especially the shrimp spaghetti with harissa butter, pork schnitzel, their fresh fish specials, and all of their desserts. The cocktails are creative and delicious. It's always a relaxing experience. You can tell this place is well managed. The waitstaff are all very helpful and kind and are familiar with the large variety on the menu. read more

Excellent meal and great service with ELaine! Hubby had Crab Ravioli and I had the Salmon both of those amazing. We started with Cauliflower soup, Chorizo filled dates and the amazing Goat cheese croquettes. I had a wonderful espresso martini for dessert. Great meal all around. read more

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Every visit is outstanding. Whether it's drinks, lunch or date night, the food, service and vibe are all fantastic.

If I could give zero stars, I would. This restaurant called me 30 minutes before our reservation, telling me that they had to cancel my reservation because of the party size and they couldn't seat us inside. They suggested seating us outside in the freezing rain as the only alternative or seating us inside, 2 hours after our original reservation time. Mind you, this cancellation was communicated on a Friday night when everywhere else was booked. A reservation was made a week in advance and to be treated so disrespectfully was unprofessional and appalling. I will never recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

This was my first time here, and it was a wonderful experience. The food was fantastic and inventive. I love Harissa, so happy to see lots of it on the menu. The dessert was sublime and I loved my cocktail so much that I ordered a second one, which I rarely do. Looking forward to coming back. read more

This was the place to be on a Friday night. We had reservations and were sat on time. Service was friendly and helpful. Atmosphere was fun but still a little upscale. The food was good. My scallops were fantastic as was the lamb, filet, and prawns. I didn't love the lobster deviled eggs but they weren't bad. Wine list is also really good. On The COVID front, the tables are legitimately 8 inches apart (which also makes it awkward to get in and out of without putting your butt in your neighbor tables face). read more

715 - *Seared Scallops - Italian Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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Always a warm environment paired with great service and delicious food. One of the best happy hours around, including a large list nibbles and fabulously priced drinks. Have never had a less than wonderful visit to 715! read more

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Happy Hour is eclectic- the salmon dip was not to my liking nor my husbands . The meatballs were tasty but very small and only a small portion for a large price - However both dishes seemed to be ordered a lot when I looked around. (We did not finish the dip - nor did we take it home) . Bartenders at bar seating are very attentive, engaging even while busy making drinks. 10/10 service, engagement. Ambience was 10/10. It will be a place for us to stop in and grab a happy hour cocktail as the cranberry margaritas were Amazing!! Unfortunately,we will most likely eat elsewhere- sorry I so wanted to like your food. read more

Grabbed dinner to celebrate our anniversary at 715. We made reservations, and I'm glad we did because it got busy while we were there. They have well priced wines and some fun cocktails. We asked the server what he recommended and followed his suggestions. We shared the lamb lollipops, focaccia and the pasta with vodka sauce and shrimp. The serving of pasta was large enough to split - we even took some home. Everything was very good, but the pasta was the standout - it is a must order! read more

715 - *Lamb Lollipops - Italian Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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Good place to sit outside during nice weather. Nice environment. Service is prompt and friendly. We skipped the appetizer. Nice drinks selection. Place to be to spending nice evenings with friends and family. Food was great. Steak salad is perfect. Crab Raviolis has perfect sauce - creamy and nice. Salad makes it balanced. read more

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Loved this place. The fries were fabulous and all the food choices on the menu were a win. My specialty drink this early afternoon was a bit sweet and probably a one and done. The service staff was nice and our waitress could have been friendlier instead of just basic yes and no. All in all I'd return sit out on the patio again and enjoy the ambiance and food. read more

715 - Entrance - Italian Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

So it was around 4:00 and we happened to just walk by and saw their menu and it looked wonderful. I knew wherever we went, I wanted to eat outside. Weather wise it was a 10, and weren't going to waste it sitting inside since we are from Oklahoma where there are not very many eat outside days. (Wind!) We were able to order from the happy hour menu which you can if it's between 3-6. That was right up our alley and perfect for us, since I don't eat that much, and could try several different things. Let me tell you, everything was wonderful! Salmon dip, Parmesan Brussels sprouts, scallops, it was all great! I can't say enough good things about our dining experience. I really felt treated! A true date night! read more

715 - Italian Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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715 - Italian Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

So I will start off by saying the food/drinks is good - probably just not my cup of tea. The service was excellent - the server was on top of making sure we had a good experience. We got the tomato salad (something that I always look forward to) but the picked watermelon was not doing it for me. The tomatoes themselves were phenomenal though. Then we also got a crab pasta - the server did mention it's a heavy pasta and it's easily shareable so we asked if they could split it! Even with the entree being split out it really is a huge dish and we still couldn't finish it cause it was so heavy on the cream. It was still delicious but probably not something I would order again. Overall, my experience was great but the food just didn't fit my tastebuds. I will still go back cause they have other entrees that looked and smelled amazing! read more

715 - Italian Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

We arrived at 715 for our 5pm reservation and were seated promptly. Brook took our drink and food order and the evening started out nicely. The drinks took a few extra minutes, but that was ok since we saw the bar was crowded. We sipped our drinks, finished them but still by 530 there was no food. My wife ordered a burger and saw one set out on the heated counter around 520. That same burger was picked up by another waitress and taken to another table...then brought back and sat on the heated counter again. I had ordered the beef sliders and fries. Plates of those had come and gone from the kitchen while that burger sat under the heater. Finally, at 545, our food was served to us. I told the server that we did not want the burger since it had sat out for at least 20 minutes and had even been taken for a walk. Another was ordered, but not ordered as we had asked, without onions. It finally came to the table and my wife just ate the patties. Then, we were asked if we wanted another drink! Unfortunately families on both sides of us had ordered and eaten before we received any food. We were told the burger would be taken off the price of the meal. That did not happen. I paid the full bill as we were not going to wait for it to be corrected. We had done nothing but wait the entire time at 715. We have enjoyed your restaurant many times before. I am sure tonight was just a one off, but please have your manager be more proactive when they see food sitting under the heater for long time periods or see customers with nothing in front of them to eat or drink for an extended time. read more

The lumache alla vodka was delicious! The sauce was a perfect mix of light but creamy. I'm sure the shrimp would have been a great addition! read more

715 - *Lumache Alla Vodka - Italian Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

I love 715! We made a reservation here after going to the KU Basketball game and it was delish! I went to KU and loved going here when we had ti opportunity. This time visiting, I took my fiancee for his first experience. The staff is so nice and our waitress was awesome. We had a 5:00 pm reservation and it was packed when we arrived. I'm so glad we thought ahead and made the reservation. It was also awesome to see them so busy on a Saturday night. We are still talking about the food. I can't wait to go back over the summer to enjoy their outdoor seating. If you are in KC but visit LFK for the day, I highly recommend visiting 715! read more

What a wonderful restaurant and bar. Absolutely fantastic, very carefully conceived and presented food. Some traditional dishes like spaghetti and meatballs, but also very creative fish and meat entrees. Excellent appetizers and shareables. Terrific bar and cocktails. The HH menu and prices can't be beat for food and drinks. Great mix of friendly and warm bistro vibe with truly outstanding food. Amazing to find restaurants like this and the adjacent Fish House in such a small town read more

My experiences at Johnny's West has been positive. Food I have ordered has always been good. I was there a few days ago and had the Apple Salad with a very good vinaigrette. Loved it. A dinner roll or crackers would have added to the salad. Servers have always been friendly, offer good suggestions from their menu, and service has been quick. It is a typical tavern atmosphere which means it can get a bit loud. I am into more quiet restaurants, but still I am positive about Johnny's West. read more

This place is nice in appearance and there are a ton of employees but some how customer service still fell flat. The food was beautiful but disappointing. - Octopus had an odd mushy texture that you had to get through but the sauce on this plate helped you choke it down - ceviche with dates just tasted like a basic bowl of chili - the lasagna Bologna's oddly tasted like canned chef Boyardee (which my husband actually likes but we didn't come here and pay these prices for that flavor) - I ordered the half chicken because it's kind of the vanilla of ice cream, if you mess it up then can you really be trusted? I was unpleased immediately with the appearance. The taste was nothing of quality or special per say. - we tried many cocktails and beers. The local beers were good. The best thing we had was the Affogato, a scoop of ice cream with a shot of espresso poured over. I would come back for that. read more

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