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    Kenny's Italian Kitchen

    4.5 (1.8k reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Fried Calamari
    Juan N.

    First time here, was influenced by the ratings on google, a coworker and I went for lunch on a Monday. We ordered the following: I ordered: Half Chicken Picatta and Half Champagne Chicken- 10/10 I could not decide between the two, the server came in and solved my problem lol, they had a special where you could pick 2 items to try, best decision ever. Fried calamari- 10/10 crunchy, fresh, tasty, I walkway go for the calamari, did not disappoint. My co-worker ordered: Half Chicken Picatta a half Chicken Special- he said 10/10 same as me very flavorful, fresh. Bruschetta- 10/10 basaltic vinaigrette came in clutch, all of the flavors in the one bite will blow your mind. Overall want to give our experience a 10/10, the server was excellent, knew his menu, I believe he was also he bar tender, would definitely ask for him again, the ambience is chill, feel like home, we felt like we were eating at home. Highly recommend you try it out, thank me later.

    $5 bucks yummy to my tummy Martini
    Nisha R.

    Martini Monday is one of my favorites. Delicious, cold and refreshing martini's served all day. The price is discounted and the selection is great. I do think it's time for them to mix it up and add some new options. I switched it up today and selected the Raspberry Lemonade. It was perfect and tasted really good. My Sicilian Shrimp and Fettuccine Pasta was amazing as usual. It's well seasoned and spicy, but flavorful. The shrimp are cooked perfectly. Service was good my waitress was sweet and friendly. The manager is always welcoming and helpful. I left feeling happy, satisfied and full. Good food equals Good mood! Martini Mondays is a must and I will keep coming back to eat and drink.

    Tiramisu
    Rich J.

    Staying at a nearby hotel. (Hotel Dax is a very nice, new boutique Marriott property.) We found Kenny's via YELP - as always!! The food was outstanding - Caesar salad, fresh- baked bread, meatballs, chicken piccata, fettuccine carbonara, gnocchi and tiramisu. All items were excellent. They do something really cool and unique...you can do a half & half of any entree or appetizer. Allows you to sample more of their terrific menu items. Cali (Calihan) is an outstanding server. She was fun and helpful and very knowledgeable. One of the managers - Libby - even came by our table to chat. There's a "neighborhood joint" feel to this place. We're planning to return in the future!!

    Closer and yes I had to eat one first haha couldn't wait
    Jamie W.

    This was my first time having Italian in Texas! The ambiance was perfection. The Bartender made an exceptional craft martini & the FOOD was delicious. I had the East Coast Linguini. My friend ordered the mushroom raviolis & we shared the crab stuffed mushrooms! *drool* The service from our bartender Jaime and her barback (I wish I would have got her name) was attentive & engaging. They walked us through every question. 10/10 experience over all.

    Carbonara
    Lexi H.

    My friend and I came in from martini Monday and sat in Cali's section. She was super knowledgeable about the menu and gave us recommendations on which she prefers herself and what are some of the more common meals. I ended up taking her recommendation of the mushroom ravioli, which would not have been originally on my list and it turned out to be great. The food is always great here but having great service just puts a cherry on top of the experience! We sat on the patio and the guests were quite loud and there were a lot of kids as well, which increased the volume. I haven't normally seen it this loud. Inside it's much quieter and gives off a nicer vibe. For food recommendations, the chicken scallopini is my favorite, the mushroom ravioli was good as well, and my friend gets a carbonara every time. I also had the pomtini which was very tasty.

    Cannoli
    Linh T.

    This was hands down the kindest service received! The restaraunt is so nice for a casual or even a bit dressy date with the dim ambiance and table candle lights. The food is definitely a comfort food spot I would come to when I have cravings or want something homemade! I came here for the first time on my birthday and got a small gift from the manager as well as a free cannoli! Will definitely come back and worth the drive from Austin :)

    Half Gnocchi Asiago (left) half Mushroom Ravioli
    Badal P.

    This place is incredible! We have been meaning to come here for a while because of all the excellent reviews and I can definitely agree that this place deserves it! I started with an espresso martini without optional burbon cold foam (which sounds amazing). Very tasty and definitely strong espresso. For apps we started with crispy arancini which came with the best red sauce I've ever had at a restaurant. (homemade) pesto sauce it also came with was a little too creamy and I didn't like it paired with the arancini. Our server gave us complementary bruschetta which was by far the best I've had in the Dallas area! Our main was the mushroom ravioli and Asiago gnocchi which was both excellent and for sure would get again. Creamy, flavorful and fresh. The truffle oil on the mushroom ravioli was my favorite. I would for sure come here again but with reservations ahead of time. An hour wait is definitely and hour wait.

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    Stephen W.

    We went here for dinner on a Saturday night and I see it has been more than 10 years since my last review so it is time for an update. We had a reservation because this restaurant gets very busy. It has the feel of an old time East Coast Italian restaurant. The restaurant was clean. There is also a bar with TV and the winter Olympics were on, so it almost has a sports bar feel. But they have only bottled beer, no beers on tap. We are big fans of Kenny's restaurants. The best IMO are Wood Fired grill, Smokehouse, and East Coast pizza. As usual, service was great. We were seated and our waitress Maradith appeared very quickly. She was pleasant and efficient throughout our meal. They start you out with fresh, hot bread with butter. Delicious. While the kid had her usual spaghetti with red sauce, the wife and I split an order of bruschetta. It is very good, but beware of large pieces of garlic! I also had the Blue Cheese salad which is essentially a deconstructed wedge salad. I liked it a lot. For entrees, the wife had the seafood linguini and there were some problems. The mussels were tough and chewy to the point of inedible. They smelled fishy. The clams were also chewy. The calamari was very good though. This was a disappointment given that it was among the most expensive dishes on the menu. The wife regretted her choice. Her general rule is not to order seafood in Dallas and she wished she stuck to her rule. I really enjoyed my Bolognese. It was a large portion with a generous amount of meat. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was not acidic. I could only eat about half of it. For dessert, we shared a piece of "New York style" cheesecake. It was good, but not as good as in New York. Prices are reasonable in my opinion. Overall, except for the wife's seafood it was an enjoyable meal.

    Chardonnay
    Dejainae S.

    Jeff was absolutely amazing. The food was insanely delicious. This is me and my hubby's go to spot for date night. Anytime you come here please ask for Jeff

    Bruschetta
    Trinh T.

    Kenny's Italian Kitchen is a long-standing Italian restaurant under the "Kenny" group. Known for great service, good food, and a casual atmosphere, while the menu is limited to popular dishes, you won't go wrong visiting Kenny's. My Overall Rating - 4 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return) Atmosphere - Kenny's Italian Kitchen reminds of a visit to an Italian Grandmother's house. You're greeted with a smile, there are tons of photos on the wall, and on my Sunday evening visit, it was packed. Kenny's was full of people, tons of energy, and I felt very welcome. 1 Star. Service - "Welcome, family!" were the words out of our server's mouth. While I already felt welcome, I settled in even more. Our server was super friendly, but the entire staff was equally inviting. We asked for extra bread (no problem) and our water was always filled. 1 Star. Food - Kenny's Italian Kitchen has a very good menu - but it's limited. For example, I wanted to order a Caprese Salad (a standard Italian dish), but this item is not on the menu. But that's ok, because what's on the menu is good. Really good. No Caprese? No problem! I started with the Bruschetta but instead of describing it, look at the photo and see the fresh, plump tomatoes. The Mushroom Ravioli was even better. The soft ravioli sat in a smoked gouda cream sauce with hints of smoked ham and white truffle oil. I completely devoured my dish with a satisfied smile. So, while the menu didn't have everything I wanted, what I had was excellent. 1 Star. Will I Return? - Yes. When a restaurant is packed on a Sunday night, it's gotta be good. While Kenny's isn't in my regular rotation, my experience was fantastic, and I would definitely come back. 1 Star.

    Hector F.

    The whole experience here was great! 10/10 since we got here! Treated us amazingly. Extra special since it was my kids bdays. They treated us like superstars! Loved it. From bartender, host, waiter to the manager!! Two thumbs up ! Food was amazing! Everything we had was delicious! Amazing time we had!!! Highly recommended!!! Can't wait to go back!!

    Lissandra P.

    This place was awesome! I was torn between ordering two dishes and our server recommended the option of getting half of one entree and half of another for the price of just one entree. This allowed me to get a taste of both. I was sooo happy with this because I genuinely enjoyed both meals. Food came out hot and tasted great. Worth the price I loved that the room wasn't so bright so it added to the moody ambiance. The portraits all around the walls give it a very unique vibe as well. Would highly recommend!

    Chicken Parmigiana and Sicilian shrimp Alfredo. Both gluten free
    Beau H.

    Wow! This place was an authentic Italian experience from the moment you walked in the door. Gluten free is hard to do but gluten free that tastes amazing and to do it in a way that makes you ask the staff multiple times, "are you sure this is gluten free?" is incredible. If we lives in Dallas they would have our picture on the wall as well Cali was our waitress and she was friendly, knowledgeable, and suggested the Sicilian shrimp...my wife said this was the best Italian meal she has ever had!

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    Food tastes great. I had the Chicken Parm. Our waiter Preston was the best! Nice guy. Amazing service. He made the experience even better.

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    Thank you so much, Lissandra! We hope to see you again soon!

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    Thank you so much for your feedback, Martin!

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    Absolutely the best Italian hands down! I dont go anywhere else, I mean anywhere else for Italian. Foos, service, ambiance are all awesome!

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    Thank you so much, Sean! We cannot wait to share this with our team!

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    22 days ago

    Stop overcooking the pasta. Pasta should be served al' dente. Otherwise a decent place a fun atmosphere

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    Thank you so much, Heather!

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    Thank you so much, Kevin! We hope to see you again soon!

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    Does Kenny's have a private room that could hold 20 people?

    Yes. It can even do more if you call a head. There’s this other room where I seen them sit many people. This place is amazing for group gatherings.

    Hi...is there still construction in the parking lot near Kenny's? Parking was hard to find due to this the last time I was there but I love this place.

    Yes Kay! It sure is. And it seems it will be for a while. I feel you, it was a small parking lot to begin with and now it's worse. Oh well... I guess we just have to get some extra steps in before we eat all those delis pastas 😉

    Do they take reservations?

    Yes! Ask for Liz

    Do you take reservations?

    Yes! Please go on OPEN TABLE. Weekends can be tough so jump on them early in the week. Try the Chicken Parm please!!

    Do you have a kids menu?

    Yes. They have whatever you'd like

    Does anyone know if they're still open? They haven't been answering their phones for a week now?

    They are open. They are having a hard time with there phone line. It's always super busy. If you call a day ahead early around 3pm you can do a reservation. The weight is usually around 45min if you don't have reservations

    I have a first date here this weekend, what should I wear? Is it super casual, little bit dressy?

    Casual is fine

    Are the noodles made in house?

    Not sure. There was nothing special or amazing that makes me think they are.

    I see a lot of pictures on yelp that have half of one dish and half of another but I don't see an option of combination plates on the menu. For instance if I wanted chicken Parmesan and cheese raviolis, do I have to order two full entrees?

    Our server helped us...when we asked her she was nice enough to tell us what can be combined and what was not.

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    My first experience here wasn't the best, so I was curious to see how a second visit would compare…read more A friend was moving out of town and wanted to come here, so I decided to give it another try and order completely different dishes. We started with the focaccia bread (5/5). Wow--this might be some of the best bread I've ever had. Perfectly crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and the dip was delicious. I usually try not to fill up on bread before the entrées arrive, but we made sure to finish every bite. We also ordered the burrata salad (5/5), which was a very generous portion and absolutely delicious. I would definitely order it again. For our entrées, my friend and I shared the chicken piccata and the bolognese. The chicken piccata was a 5/5 for me, while the bolognese was a 4.5/5. Both dishes were excellent and I'd happily order either again. This visit was a completely different experience from my first one, and I'm glad I came back. I'd love to return with my husband sometime.

    While we had a reservation, we still had to wait quite a bit to be seated…read more The server was clearly busy, he was kind and efficient. The restaurant was very busy, the acoustics made it had to have a conversation and hear each other. Food was wonderful, I had the chicken Parmesan on recommendation from our server and it was phenomenal. Others in our party enjoyed their food as well.

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    4.3
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    Pretty good. Always drove past the place I wanted to try it out. I remember reading about the name…read morechange fiasco. Came for 6pm dinner rez with my husband. I have plenty of parking in the back. Ordered the chilled crab claw appetizer and the portion was very generous. The crab meat was a bit firmer and drier than I expected, though that may simply be due to it being served chilled. Overall, we enjoyed it. For entrees, we shared the casino linguine vongole (clam pasta)- they split this on 2 plates for us, and chicken parm vodka (forgot to take a photo). Both were very good! We couldn't finish the entrees and so we put them in to-go boxes. I feel like they tasted even better the next day, lol. Service was great!

    Wow. Worst service ever. Our waiter "greeted" our table with "shall I get you a bottle and five…read moreglasses?" Presumably meaning wine, but we were considering cocktails and a bit confused by the question. He said "I'll come back when you're ready," and disappeared for the first of many long absences. From the beginning it felt like we were ruining his life. He was cheerless and curt and wouldn't make eye contact with anyone. It would be more understandable if the restaurant was super busy or understaffed. But this was Monday at 6 pm. We listed a birthday on the reservation, but it wasn't acknowledged. Why bother to ask if we are celebrating? We waited for empty plates and glasses to be cleared between courses. We waited a long time for him to return so we could order a second glass of wine. Even longer for the plates to be cleared and longer still for the opportunity to order dessert...a piece of cake for the birthday girl and two after dinner drinks...but the drinks weren't picked up from the bar when the cake was delivered, and only remembered when we asked for the check. We watched him pick them up (well after the cake was consumed) on his way to leave the bill. No mention that they had been overlooked, no thank you, no good night. This was our first time at Barsotti's and it will be our last. Aside from the awful service, we had issues with the food as well. The veal was pounded paper thin and fried hard resulting in a tough, chewy texture similar to dried beef or jerky. It was dry and overcooked on two different dishes. On a more positive note, we enjoyed the fried ravioli appetizer and the redfish was fine. While our waiter was largely MIA and unpleasant when he did show up, the bus boy/assistant was gracious and attentive. Maybe he was trying to compensate for his colleague. BTW, the offensive employee was in his late 40s to mid 50s with a slight build and salt and pepper hair.

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    The food never disappoints. I had the chicken Parmesan last time and the chicken piccata this time…read more My husband always gets the lasagna and my daughter picked the smoked chicken ravioli. We we're sharing each other's plates and it was all very very good. My favorite appetizer is the Italcho with pepperoni & sun dried tomatoes or prosciutto & black olives. The service is top-notch. The second our plate was empty. They were removing it from the table. Never had an empty drink. The ambience is very comfortable and inviting. On weekends there's a piano player which really sets the mood for this place.

    I wanted to like Terilli's a lot since I'd waited a long time to make a visit. The service and the…read moreambiance were top notch, but the food left much to be desired. I ordered the chicken Terilli with rose sauce and was a bit shocked at the presentation and the lack of quality. The grilled chicken breast was large but not tenderized at all (just a big ole chicken breast from a freezer pack it seems) and lacked any flavor other than, well, some 'char-grill'. The angel hair pasta was so soft it felt like it must have been cooked before noon and kept warm. And the rose sauce, a combo of their house red sauce and Parmesan cream, had no flavor at all. Honestly, I was very disappointed as I had always heard that Terilli's was a great old Dallas institution. Truth be told, the Olive Garden would've been better. That being said, the dirty martini was A+ so at least that part of the evening wasn't a waste. Two stars for the martini and the service. Half a star for the food.

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