Pretty good food and good vibes here! I thought the tapas were fairly well-portioned but a bit overpriced for what they were. I wasn't super impressed with the charcuterie selection, and I found the service to be a bit lacking - there were a few times where the server wasn't listening and brought us the wrong thing or something extra that we didn't ask for, but just paid for. I think this is a welcome addition to Shawnee, and in a great location. read more

Gilda’s Bar De Tapas - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Shawnee Mission, Kansas

By lucky happenstance I was invited to a pre opening of Gilda's about a year ago and I loved the whole concept. A friend of mine came with me and his teenage daughter also tagged along. I figured that she wouldn't like it and would be a buzzkill but, like Mikey, she liked it and we were allowed to stay. Everything was presented well and the tastes were out of this world. Fast forward to last week and we had gotten the word that they were doing a soft open and so my buddy and I decided to drop in and see if the magic was still there. The place has a great ambiance, a certain groove that says " a chic restaurant that welcomes everyone " It definitely feels like a community, especially when we were waiting for a table and the couple we were talking to invited us to sit with them since the only table open was a four top. The service was top notch, I was absolutely amazed that the waitstaff worked so well together, especially considering that they've been together for a short time. And the kitchen people did a great job, everything that we had was excellent. The also did this while dealing with A/C problems and having a giant portable unit sitting in the middle of the place. I predict this place will be on everyone's map very soon. read more

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Went for cocktails, loved the esthetic and comfy seating. The bartender was incredibly friendly and gave great feedback on the drinks. My friend had a standard espresso martini and I had the sangria-- both beautifully presented, flavors were good. Will be going back again to try their tapas menu and more signature drinks! Ample free parking across the street, and reservations may be helpful but we were able to walk-in! Also, I don't mind an upbeat cocktail hour, but I wouldn't necessarily recommend for a first date (at least on a weekend night) as the ambiance was fairly loud. read more

Gilda’s Bar De Tapas - Espresso martini and sangria - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Shawnee Mission, Kansas

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Fantastic dining experience better than other tapas options in the KC area. The dining room is small and not too loud. We went with friends and were able to have conversations without having to yell. Service was incredible and efficient. Our server, Liz, was attentive, gave great suggestions, and never let us sit without out something to nibble on. The highlight though is the food itself! The menu isn't robust, but what they do, they do well. Everything was flavorful and delicious. Some of the best lamb chops I've had. We will gladly return. read more

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I popped into Gilda's for a quick drink left throughly impressed!! We ordered the Bourbon Chocolate Espresso Martini and the Without Staff cocktail, and both were absolute standouts! The Espresso Martini was the star of the show for sure. It was perfectly rich and velvety smooth. The bartenders were knowledgeable and clearly fluent in the menu, which guided our choices. I need to come back and try the food! read more

Gilda’s Bar De Tapas - Bourbon Chocolate Espresso Martini (right) and Without Staff (left) - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Shawnee Mission, Kansas

Gilda's space is lovely and hoppin! I really wanted to love it but it's hard to compete with all the excellent tapas options in KC. The portions were notably smaller and the food memorably more greasy. They did have Estrella Damm, which we were excited about. I'd recommend drinks at the bar! Eat if you're planning to have a double dinner kind of restaurant hop. read more

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So fun to have another tapas restaurant in Kansas City... and right next to my favorite bar! The place is super cute! Grabbed some food and a drink with a friend on a Saturday afternoon. Some of the food was amazing, some was just OK. I LOVED the meatballs and the croquettes. The potatoes were just ok. Service was kind. I feel like it is a little pricey for what you get, but still enjoyed my time there. read more

Gilda’s Bar De Tapas - Bar - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Shawnee Mission, Kansas

What a beautiful place and so glad it is in our area! We were warmly greeted upon entering and the service was excellent throughout our time there. We sat at the open window seat and enjoyed the perfect weather and relaxing upscale ambiance. The drinks were perfect and we shared a charcuterie plate that was delicious also. We will definitely go back when we have more time. We had decided to drop in because they didn't have a wait and we were driving home from our day out. They did ask if we had reservations and we didn't but thankfully they accommodated us since it was early so if you plan to go past 4 it might be good to reserve ahead of time. read more

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Good food (small plates), fancy atmosphere, nice servers, absinthe, and definitely the fanciest restaurant in Old Shawnee. Pretty small on the inside, and more relaxed environment. I do feel like there are better tapas restaurants to visit in the Kc area for the same price range though. A welcome addition to the Old Shawnee area! read more

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The restaurant itself was hard to spot from driving around but the inside of the restaurant was very well designed, with a nice, warm atmosphere. Went here with one of my best friends and we split the Patatas Bravas, Croquetas, Pinchos Morunos, and Gambas. Everything was plated beautifully and absolutely delicious. All shareable plates so it's a wonderful way to try new things and not risk too much money. Cost of the place is on the medium-higher end but I promise, everything is worth it. It's a smaller place so I highly recommend getting a reservation! Only criticism I have is the lack of curb appeal, making it really hard to figure out where it was and the parking in that area isn't the most convenient if you're not familiar with the area. But the food, waitstaff, ambience, drinks made it worth the drive for me! read more

We were excited to see this open after having traveled to Basque country! The gilda (olives) tasted just like what we had in Spain and the Basque cheesecake was delicious without being overly sweet. Cocktails were quite strong and the service was great. A welcome addition to downtown Shawnee! read more

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Great atmosphere, relaxed and sophisticated at the same time. Loved the menu options at the price points you'd expect. Owners were both there and really enjoyed talking with them. We will definitely be back! read more

Had a very yummy meal at Gilda's tonight. First impressions were that it's a very cute space. But first hiccup is that I had made reservations for 3 but they put us at a 2 top and put a chair on the side. It just felt unwelcoming, especially when there were a couple of four tops available. Didn't like that. Service was extremely prompt and friendly. We started with the Gilda, solely for my dad. He loves anchovies. And he really liked it. We ordered the croquetas and the charcuterie. Croquetas were delicious and I could have eaten 3 by myself. Charcuterie was just a charcuterie board. Didn't knock my socks off but fine - but I probably would've just ordered two more tapas for the same price. The meatballs in a sherry cream sauce was very good. My mom wanted some vegetables, which frankly the menu probably needs two more vegetable items, so I got the fried eggplant. That was actually probably my favorite dish of the night. Just unexpected and very good. And then we got the special which was spare ribs. And we finished off the meal with the basque cheesecake. Everything was really good, and the vibes were good in the space, but the small plates were exceptionally small. I left just satisfied with my meal, though I probably could've used two more tapas for us to split to really feel full. And with tip, the bill was about $150. So it is definitely more on the expensive end of things, but again I thought the food was delicious and I really loved the vibes, and I think it's a great addition to downtown Shawnee. I am from Shawnee and lived there for 30 years of my life so I'm thrilled to see something like Gilda's in Shawnee. You can definitely have a sexy date night in Shawnee now. I'm not sure I would suggest Gilda's for a group, but it really is a great date night spot. read more

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Lovely experience there. The cocktails and tapas were delicious. Surprisingly, to me at least, the Gilda's dip may have been my favorite item on the menu! read more

Been here a few times now and each visit has been great. We've sat at tables and the bar, receiving great service either way. Highly recommend the signature dip as well as the bacon-wrapped dates to start. For something more substantial, the soup and the lamb chops were fantastic. read more

Beautiful downtown Shawnee Spanish tapas & wine bar with outstanding quality food & drinks! You don't feel like you're in Kansas anymore Toto! read more

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Really love Tapas and this reminded me of our trip to Spain. Great cocktails. Excellent staff and service. Definitely coming back and bringing friends. Cool atmosphere and great location read more

Very tasty tapas and nice wine and drink selection. Great service. Inviting ambience. A bit noisy but cozy and comfortable.

Authentic Spanish cuisine and delightful cocktails complement wonderful ambiance and service. 10/10.

Went for dinner and drinks with my wife. Food was excellent. Service was excellent. Very cool interior. Glad to have this place in downtown Shawnee. We'll be back! read more

Excellent food and service. I've been here 3 times and love the patatas bravas especially. Great drink menu. The acoustics are the only down side, it's impossible to have a conversation, unfortunately. read more

5 out of 5. Great atmosphere, great food, great service, great drinks, and great vibe. Our crew of six thoroughly enjoyed our time and food here. Highly recommend. read more

Amazing food and wine. Some of the best I've ever had. Highly recommend!! Beautiful ambiance too.

Great experience. The tapas/appetizers were amazing, though the potato dish was very saturated in garlic. No worries about vampires after that! The cocktails were delicious and well portioned. The wait staff was attentive, humorous, and efficient. The only downside is that they do not yet have a happy hour menu. Looking forward to when that happens! read more

We went the second week they were open and it was AMAZING! Definitely get your money worth for the cocktails. The Croquetas may have been the best thing I've ever tasted!!!! Everything else we had was also amazing: Famous Catalan Bikini, Gambas, Bourbon Chocolate Espresso Martini, Cocomo Martini, Tropics & Tonics, Old Fashioned. Great service and ambiance as well. It is fairly small so would highly recommend making a reservation in advance! read more

Amazing spot I recently visited, service and food were absolutely amazing. Will definitely be back soon!

The space was great. Cocktails creative and delicious, service friendly and attentive. The tapas were hit or miss. Bright spots were the bacon-wrapped chorizo dates, the croquettes and the Basques cheesecake. The potatoes were mushy and bland and mine had something hard and foreign in it. The meatballs were warm on the outside but cold in the center, which made me think they were cooked ahead of time and reheated. The churro and chocolate sauce had so little chocolate, all you tasted was the oil. The chocolate sauce was delicious, but way too stingy on the amount for the price. The drinks and service would bring me back, but need to work out the kinks with the food. read more