Went to Garozzo's downtown KC for a friend's birthday and really enjoyed the entire experience. I…read morearrived before everyone else and they were BUSY, so I grabbed a seat at the bar and had a glass of Prosecco while I waited. Once the rest of our party arrived, we were seated and had a great dinner. The portions here are extremely generous, everything was flavorful, and there was definitely plenty of food to go around. But the stuffed artichoke was the surprise of the night for me! It was my first time ever having one and it was FABULOUS. I would absolutely order it again. They also have a really nice birthday perk. As long as someone at the table orders an entrée, the birthday guest gets a complimentary chicken spiedini. And definitely save a little room for the spumoni ice cream because it was delicious! Overall, Garozzo's is more than just going out for Italian food. It feels like an experience. Big portions, great food, a lively atmosphere, and especially good for birthdays and celebrations. Definitely recommend!

This place is all around a 10/10! Customer service is great! The food is so freaking delicious. The…read moremenu is extensive and everything sounds good. You may go back and forth in your mind on what you want. Look at the pictures to this review. My friends and I each enjoyed our food! If you can't handle spice don't worry about the Chicken Vincenzo being too spicy. To me was more on the sweeter side. My friends had the Chicken Spiedini (Samantha) and Eggplant Parmagiano. I will definitely go back and order different dishes! The ambiance is nice.

Wonderful restaurant with unique flavors, really the server we had made this place phenomenal. She…read morewas very knowledgeable about the menu and thoughtful when providing recommendations. The chef even came out to answer some questions that we had. Can't speak highly enough about this place 10/10 would recommend

Farina is phenomenal, truly one of the best restaurants in all of Kansas City…read more The staff is always overly-accommodating, we were immediately welcomed and seated within minutes. Wine selection is vast... there is something for every one. Although, we didn't indulge in cocktails the ones at neighboring tables certainly looked delicious! We splurged on steak-skewers and a lasagna appetizer. Out-of-this world amazing. I almost regret not ordering a second round of appetizers and calling it my entire entree. Fortunately, we moved to the next course and were even more impressed. The magic touch to the chef's Tagliatelle Bolognese is total witchcraft. As one who appreciates a good pasta dish, this is now officially my second favorite pasta dish ever. We finished with beautiful entrees including the Michael Smith's Pork Roast, Smoked Mozzarella Stuffed Veal Chop, and the Wood Grilled KC Strip Steak. The Pork Roast was served beautifully. The spicy tomato sauce with the Veal Chop was absolutely delightful. The Strip Steak was tender and cooked to a perfect medium-rare. We could not have enjoyed our meal more if we tried. Ambiance is intimate yet energetic. Staff is professional, friendly, and extremely attentive. There wasn't a bite that was anything less than perfect. Having moved away from Kansas City, we do still miss having Farina to frequent. What an absolute gem of a restaurant. You absolutely cannot go wrong with anything on their menu or recommended by their staff. If it's your first time, absolutley step out of your comfort zone and order off the current specials menu. It's always proven to be delightful for us, every time! Thanks again to Ms. Nancy for being so helpful and getting us the reservation we were hoping for! We shall return when we visit KC next!

Probably one of the best Italian restaurants I've been to in a good while! My friend and I went for…read moreher birthday, specifically on a Thursday around noonish! There was plenty of seating and we got to pick a cute spot by the painting for the 2 of us! We ordered their newly added spinach Artichoke dip and both got a chicken Alfredo, a safe bet at a new place. Our server, Emiliana I believe her name is, was super attentive to our table and gave us refills on their DELICIOUS housemade rolls to go with the dip. The rolls were moist and buttery, the dip had chunks of Artichoke and tomatoes in it and was absolutely delish. Tasted like Alfredo sauce! The Alfredo was equally as good, with a decent sized chicken breast on top! Creamy, but not super dense and the perfect portion. Also came with a side salad, i picked Ceasar and the salad was perfectly tossed in a very delicious dressing. We shall definitely be back!

This place is awesome! Food is fresh and delicious…read moreService is a-plus Comfortable, quaint, friendly

Food was delicious, server Jason was attentive and went above and beyond bringing me a wine I…read moreenjoyed! Highly recommend this place!

In town for the World Cup, my wife and I stopped in after spending the day at the Fan Festival, and…read morewe're so glad we did. Laura, the owner, greeted us as soon as we walked in and was probably the sweetest and most welcoming person we've met in Kansas City. She immediately made us feel at home. We started with the meatballs and burrata, both of which were delicious. The meatballs were especially well seasoned. My wife had the bolognese and absolutely loved it, and she really appreciated having gluten-free options available. I had the cacio e pepe, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. All in all, the food, service, and ambiance were outstanding. One of our favorite meals of the trip. Highly recommend for both locals and visitors alike.

If you want a nostalgic place in Crossroads KS this is it! From the moody lighting, tile floor,…read moresmaller space, and general flow of the restaurant- it feels like you've stepped back in time in a good way. Fun fact: they said they named the restaurant Wise Guy as this was a phrase used by mobsters. The bartender/server was excellent. He made sure our drinks were made to perfection and let us enjoy the space for a bit before ordering. I had the chicken parmigiana and it was great. I would order this again. My husband said the same in regard to his pizza. There was a slight mishap as our appetizer, garlic knots, were missed. But our server was excellent and brought them out as soon as possible and free of charge. He handled it beautifully and it was honestly no big deal. We will return here especially as it's directly on the street car route. I would make reservations as we barely got a seat at the bar and this was on a Tuesday night.

My daughter and I stopped in for lunch and shared the bruschetta and spaghetti. Unfortunately, the…read morebruschetta wasn't what I was expecting. It did not contain fresh tomatoes and seemed to have some type of pickled topping, which I personally did not care for. The spaghetti was okay, but it wasn't something I would order again. On the positive side, our server was very friendly and provided great service throughout our meal. The restaurant has a dark atmosphere, which may appeal to some diners, but wasn't really my preference for a lunch outing. One thing that surprised me was that the soda was served in cans rather than from a fountain. While the food wasn't quite what I was hoping for, the friendly service was appreciated.

This charming little restaurant is now one of my favorites in Kansas City and it's the perfect spot…read morefor a romantic night out. While I would have loved the option of a table, sitting at the bar turned out to be a great experience. The bartenders were knowledgeable, attentive, and clearly skilled at their craft. Now for the food! I was sent here for what was referred to as "the best chicken parm in KC" and I would definitely agree. Every single thing was delicious. The atmosphere felt effortlessly Italian, and I'll definitely be back!

Got a 5:00 reservation on Wednesday night for 4 to grab dinner before a KCRep show. Very intimate…read morebistro setting! We had great cocktails to start, yummy stuffed Focaccia bread and the fried stuffed olives (only 2) but delicious. We split Caesar salads and a half was plenty. All of us had a pasta dish and they were all divine and also big enough to split or to have some left to take home! The place really got busy around 6 and it's a little loud and vibrant so just keep that in mind if you want a quiet cozy place. Service was excellent with great recommendations and food was quick and hot. We will return. Would love to sit outside on the sidewalk seating when it gets cooler.

Always good, always fresh, always fast & decent priced! The Stromboli is my favorite but their…read morecheesecake is sooooo yummy!

Ordered dinner after work, I've been here dozens of times. Tonight I purchased a salad around…read more$4.15. There was so little salad to include the lettuce, 2 small onion strings and 3 sliced roma tomatos. The salad wasnt worth $1. Sad I hope this doesn't continue

Coming from out of town looking for a good Italian place to go to with family. Menu looked small,…read morebut once I was seated with my meal I was mind blown. I got the grilled hanger steak which had a great sauce and paired with potato's and tomato's- amazing. My other 2 family members both got pasta dishes and they were also amazing dishes. The drinks were great too! Our server was great and willing to explain dishes to us. Even got champagne at the end of our meal. So good 10/10 experience and food.

Holy cow did I LOVE this place!…read more I had just worked a 12-hour shift with my last ride taking me from STL and dropping me in KC! My options seemed limited that late at night, but pasta seemed to be calling my name so I landed here. I may have been a little under dressed, but no one treated me any different. From the moment I walked in and through my visit, the customer service was exceptional. My server, I wish I remembered his name, was amazing and everything he recommended was totally chef's kiss! I couldn't decide between the pasta I craved, or the highly recommended hanger steak, so I got both! Excuse my yelling but, THE HANGER STEAK WAS ABSOLUTELY TO DIE FOR!!! I had no idea!! All I know is that I thought there would be leftovers and I was ready to lick the plate! Nothing went home with me. I haven't been able to stop talking about the hanger steak since. I would probably order a different pasta next time, or none at all. Also, the focaccia was incredible as well. (Excited about that, but it wasn't the highlight clearly) I'm ready to drive back to KC JUST for the steak. Absolutely phenomenal.

If you are compelled by delicious, organic, locally sourced and made-from-scratch food, GO TO…read moreCUPINI'S. I live in the area and had heard of Cupini's, drive past it all the time, always thought, "I should check that place out," but hadn't until now. And now I wish I had gone a long time ago!! This charming family-owned and operated restaurant is really special. It isn't fancy. You order at the counter, seat yourself, and then they bring your food to you. BUT THE FOOD... the bruschetta is made with heirloom tomatoes, and it is the best I have ever had. The lasagna is phenomenal. The chicken tortellini incredible. The pizza is perfection. Loved the Caesar salad, gnocchi... and the desserts are stupid good! I don't typically care for tiramisu but it was my favorite of all the desserts I tried. The cannoli was light and crispy, the black and white cake was amazing, and the carrot cake like none I have seen before. It was rainy the day I visited, but they have an adorable patio with live music Friday and Saturday nights, and the service was phenomenal--special thanks to Guiliano! My husband and I decided this is the place to take guests, when friends or family come visit from out of town. The family, the fresh organic and made-from-scratch food, it was all just an experience.

Update: Cupini's…read morestepped up in a great way. I really appreciate the refund and the gift card they gave me to resolve my experience. it's great to see a business take ownership like that. I'm looking forward to visiting in person!

Great food. Atmosphere is comfortable. It was mostly self service, it's been a minute.read more

I'm sad this was my first time but I can share it won't be my last!!…read more A time was had for a girlfriend brunch with delicious Italian foods, drinks and ideal service. Emily was excellent! Welcoming, extremely knowledgeable of the menu when discussing recommendations, attentive, prompt in fulfilling any dining requests and she made our dining experience comfortable throughout our 2+ hrs stay. Apps: All beef Italian Meatballs and Calamari Entrees: Chicken Parmesan and Chicken Pesto Sliders with mixed greens & side of marinara Dessert: Banana Caramel Butter Cake * scratch kitchen and made to order entrees allowing substitutions The meatballs, made of angus beef sat in marinara, polenta and grana padano cheese. The cheese was a delightful bold contrast to very well blended meatballs. It wasn't extremely creamy polenta but melted enough to eat along with the meatballs. By themselves seasoned goodness. Calamari was all rings, battered which was a different breading than I was used to but very good with both sugo and calabrian aioli provided. The portion was standard restaurant quantity but of course rings are honestly premium. Chicken parm plated along side parmesan rigatoni had crispy breading flavor with provolone and mozzarella atop. Every bite was savory. I needed a little salt on the rigatoni. My friend said her sliders were good too, even though the bread may look stiff, it was soft, she wanted the side of marinara for more moistness. We shared the dessert.. the butter cake was divine. One of the best butter cakes I've had. Not enough caramel so I hogged a lot of it with the ice cream & bananas. All of food was scrumptious!