Lidia's Kansas City   

101 W 22nd St
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-221-3722
www.lydiasitaly.com

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Located in a restored freight building adjacent to Union Station, the dining room at Lidia's is large but somehow manages to maintain that nice romantic glow you'd expect from an upscale restaurant. At Lidia's, the ambiance of the indoor and outdoor dining area is pure elegance, and both the crowd and the food can best be described as chic. Enjoy selections like Lidia's version of the traditional Caesar, with Romaine hearts, a dressing seasoned with mustard, anchovies, imported Parmigano-reggiano cheese and croutons. The standard at Lidia's is her daily pasta tasting, which consists of three fresh, homemade pastas. Your plate will be refilled as often as you like by servers who wander the room with pans full of Italian delicacies. There are weekly specials, and the menu is always based on seasonal ingredients. The dessert menu is also much larger than most Italian restaurants, encompassing specialties from all over Italy. Lidia's also boasts one of the best brunches in town, with fresh pasta, antipasta, steak and eggs and a truly remarkable dessert table. Lidia's truly creates a dining experience to be savored. -- Kate Cagley