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    Gilda’s Bar De Tapas

    4.6 (27 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Spanish Negroni
    Mitra T.

    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.

    Bourbon Chocolate Espresso Martini (right) and Without Staff (left)
    Mariel A.

    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!

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    Amanda M.

    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.

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    Amanda R.

    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.

    Charcuterie plate without bread because I have celiac
    Christina B.

    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.

    Left: Without Staff (banana bourbon cocktail) $12 Right: Forgot the name but (Cinnamon Bourbon cocktail) special off menu drink $12
    Mason M.

    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!

    Savannah H.

    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!

    Basque cheesecake
    Alix A.

    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.

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    9 months ago

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

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

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

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

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    Really disappointed following a recent visit this past weekend . I have enjoyed dining at Enzo in…read morethe past, but unfortunately, I will not be returning. The service was spotty, and our server appeared annoyed to be assisting our table. Like we were an afterthought. The outdoor chairs are extremely uncomfortable unless you get a "good one"...The food was significantly below the quality I used to get from Ragazza/Enzo... The lasagna, which I previously enjoyed, now feels like a mass-produced, reheated product. The calamari lacked calamari. (WTH?). It was more like overcooked fried calamari skin...Calamari chips! (No meat) . The chicken piccata was incredibly soggy, and the Arancino Grande was almost entirely rice and breading. Both the Italian and Caesar salads were mediocre. The Italian salad was basically 2" chucks of cucumber- I counted 3 small onion slivers and some mushy tomatoes/olives. The Caesar salad tasted like it was fresh from a bag-dressing and all. I brought guests with me who had never been, and apologized to them for the recommendation. While I understand that issues can sometimes be addressed during the meal, the overall experience was so consistently poor that I did not feel it was worth pursuing at the time.

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    Enzo Bistro & Wine Bar - Lamb meatballs

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    We chose Dott Boss for breakfast based on the menu and reviews, but unfortunately our experience…read morefell short of expectations. The restaurant appeared to be significantly understaffed, which likely contributed to several issues during our visit. I ordered the Steak & Two Eggs and requested my steak medium rare. It arrived well done with no pink whatsoever. While I understand mistakes happen, a steak cooked that far beyond the requested temperature is difficult to overlook, especially when it is one of the more expensive breakfast items on the menu. The breakfast potatoes were also inconsistent. Some pieces were cooked properly, while many others were extremely hard and crunchy when bitten into, creating an unpleasant texture and making the dish difficult to enjoy. To make matters worse, one of our meals was served on a chipped plate with a noticeable section missing from the rim. This should have been caught and removed from service before reaching a guest's table. The staff members we interacted with were friendly and professional despite clearly being stretched thin. Unfortunately, between the staffing shortage, the overcooked steak, the poorly prepared potatoes, and the chipped plate, the overall experience did not reflect the quality level suggested by the menu prices and atmosphere. There is potential here, but management needs to focus on staffing and quality control to ensure guests receive the experience they are paying for.

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    Dott Boss - Vanilla Cappuccino

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