There is much better local italian like Johnny C's. I was very unimpressed with this famous chefs chain. more

The decor in the restaurant was very nice but they should be ashamed of themselves for charging so much for PASTA and pasta that was NOT very good. I have had better at Olive Garden! The pasta was simple with next to no sauce or favor. Ravioli came with a single slice of mushroom in it and a buttery weak... more

I love traveling in Italy, the sights, the culture, the food! So I am always looking for recipes and restaurants that help me to get a little of that memory back. We recently went to Lidia's restaurant for an early supper to try out their Prix Fixe menu. For starters we ate some of the wonderful bread dipped in aromatic... more

I cannot rave about Lidia's enough. I ate there last night after being away from KC for a while, and what an incredible delight. On the outdoor dining patio they were having a KC event where owners dined with their dogs, and the whole meal was oriented around serving the people and the dogs. How cool (weird?) is that? Only... more

I had heard great things about this place. I have tried it 3 times now and I won't go back. Nothing has very much taste. I have been to Italy and this is not like any food I ever had there. The atmosphere is nice and staff has always been nice. It is overpriced and just not very good. more

Great food! good atmosphere, informed staff. Tomato soup was fantastic as was the bartlett pear ravioli! prices are reasonable. more

They make their pasta fresh. I recommend the pasta sampler. Warning - if you go for lunch, don't plan anything boring for afterwards. You.will.be.full! more

My wife and I were in KC for a conference and decided to give Lidia's a try. We were seated outdoors and had a great server named Jennifer. The meal started on a positive note with a good selection of breads, dipping sauce, a pesto spread and a bean spread. This was followed by a tasty tomato salad. Sadly, the... more

Lidia's is one of the better Italian restaurants in KC, but compared to Italian resultants in other cities its just OK. Lidia's focuses on Northern Italian cuisine with some unusual twists. You wont find too many rich red sauces, but instead will find cream sauces, rich meats and other dishes that you wont find in other restaurants. I recommend the... more