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Lidia's

Cuisine: European, Italian

Price: $$

10Best Says

Old Northern Italian recipes, tweaked for Midwestern customers and prepared with exquisite consistency, have characterized the Lidia's Kansas City kitchen since it opened in the sleepy Freight House District, during the late '90s. Now a romantic flagship restaurant in this bustling neighborhood, it's owned by renowned New York City restaurateur, Lidia Bastianich. Also a best-selling cookbook author, Emmy-award-winning television personality, and author of multiple cookbooks, Bastianich visits the restaurant frequently while her longtime local staff oversees daily operations. A focus on local ingredients means the menu changes frequently. But the Pasta Trio is a customer favorite featuring 'bottomless' portions, served tableside. Gnocchi/housemade potato dumplings with braised duck ragu, and Osso Bucco with barley risotto, are several unusual offerings. And most daily specials are priced at less than $25.

Address:

101 W 22nd St
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-221-3722

Hours:

Mon-Thu: 11am-2pm,; 5pm-9pm
Fri: 11am-2pm,; 5pm-10pm
Sat: 10:30am-2pm,; 4pm-10pm
Sun: 10:30pm-2pm,; 4pm-9pm

EXPERT TIPS BY: Lisa Waterman Gray
Kansas City Local Expert

Italian: "During Happy Hour (4 to 6 p.m.), customers can purchase delicacies such as Amish Chicken Livers with Polenta and Crispy Onions or Lobster Arancine with Tomato Cream. Paired with wine, beer and cocktail specials, this is a very tasty meal at a bargain price."

Best for Italian Because: When Lidia's Kansas City opened, the Freight House District didn't have a lot going for it. Kudos to this family for their farsighted vision.

Dinner Menu
- Antipasti
  
  Zuppa del Giorno
  
  Today's House Made Soup Offering ($8.00)
  
  Polipo
  
  Grilled Octopus with Warm Potatoes, Caper, Pickle Onion, Gaeta Olives (GF) ($15.00)
  
  Bruschette
  
  Beef and Arugula, Cannellini and Pancetta, Prosciutto and Fig ($13.00)
  
  Scampi
  
  Fried Shrimp,Spaghetti Squash, Lemon-Garlic Cream, Pinenuts (GF) ($15.00)
  
  Arancini
  
  Rice Balls filled with Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Peas, Basil Aioli ($12.00)
  
  Cozze
  
  Steamed Mussels with Onion, Fennel, Tomato and Saffron ($14.00)
  
  Frico
  
  Montasio Cheese Crisp, Potato, Leek, Sausage and Broccoli Rabe (GF) ($13.00)
  
  Fritto Misto
  
  Fried Calamari, Shrimps, Seasonal Vegetables and Marinara ($14.00)
  
  Fegatini
  
  Pancetta Wrapped Campo Lindo Chicken Livers, Polenta Gratin, Marsala-Mushroom Sauce ($12.00)
- Insalate
  
  Cesare
  
  Lidia's Signature Caesar Salad with Shaved Grana and Foccacia Croutons GF ($9.00)
  
  Indivia
  
  Poached Shrimp, Endive, Radicchio, Pickle Carrot, Gremolata Dressing ($13.00)
  
  Insalata Mista
  
  House Selected Mixed Greens with Marinated Artichokes, Roasted Tomato, Red Onion, Red Wine Vinaigrette (GF) ($9.00)
  
  Fagiolini
  
  Spring Vegetable Salad with Crispy Prosciutto and Six Minute Egg ($12.00)
- Pasta
  Lidia's Pasta Trio
  Our signature dish. Unlimited Daily Pasta selection served tableside
  
  $22.00
  
  With Caesar Salad And Choice Of Dessert: $35.00
  Lasagna
  
  Spinach Pasta Layered with Bolognese Sauce and Besciamella ($20.00)
  
  Cannelloni
  
  Baked Pasta, Ricotta and Spinach Filling, Mushroom Ragu ($19.00)
  
  Gnocchi
  
  Housemade Potato Dumplings with Braised Duck Ragu ($20.00)
  
  Risotto
  
  Carnaroli Rice with Roasted Asparagus, Spring Pesto, Sunny Side Up Egg ($24.00)
- Carne
  
  Osso Buco
  
  Slow Braised Heritage Breed Pork Shank with Barley Risotto ($28.00)
  
  Bistecca*
  
  Porcini Rubbed Ribeye Steak for Two, Roasted Tomatoes, Broccoli Rabe, Select Two Contorni ($65.00)
  
  Costoletta
  
  Milanese Style Heritage Pork Porterhouse Chop, Arugula and Apple Salad ($26.00)
  
  Brasato
  
  Boneless Beef Short Rib Braised in Red Wine with Horseradish Mashed Potato ($25.00)
- Pollo
  
  Pollo al Limone
  
  Scallopine of Chicken Breast, Roasted Lemon, Capers, Sauteed Spinach and Cerignola Olives ($23.00)
  
  Pollo e Asparagi
  
  Campo Lindo Farm Chicken Breast Stuffed with Asparagus and Fontina, Shiitake Mushroom Sauce ($25.00)
- Verdure
  
  Melanzane
  
  Eggplant Parmigiana Layered with Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella and Fresh Basil ($25.00)
- Pesce
  
  Zuppa di Pesce
  
  Seafood Soup with Shrimp, Scallops, Mussels, Calamari, Fish Fillet and Fregola ($29.00)
  
  Salmone
  
  Grilled Salmon Fillet*, Yukon Gold Potato and String Beans, Mustard Sauce ($24.00)
Lunch Menu
- Insalate
  
  Tagliata
  
  Rare Beef Tenderloin*, Arugula and Crimini Mushroom Salad, Shaved Grana Padano GF ($18.00)
  
  Fagiolini
  
  Spring Vegetable Salad with Crispy Prosciutto ad Six Minute Egg ($12.00)
  
  Pollo e Cesare
  
  Grilled Chicken Breast, Avocado, Radishes and Shaved Grana over Lidia's Signature Caesar Salad ($15.00)
  
  Indivia
  
  Poached Shrimp, Endive, Radicchio, Pickled Carrot, Gremolata Dressing GF ($13.00)
- Panini
  
  Pollo Parmigiana
  
  Breaded Chicken Breast, Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil, on Ciabatta ($13.00)
  
  Piadina
  
  House Cured Ham, Fontina and Apple Mostarda on Traditional Flatbread ($13.00)
  
  Frittata
  
  Local Farm Egg and Herb Frittata, Roasted Peppers and House Mozzarella ($12.00)
  
  Affumicato
  
  Smoked Salmon, Mascarpone, Horseradish, Arugula, Tomato, Fried Capers, Red Onion ($16.00)
- Pasta
  
  Lidia's Pasta Trio
  
  Our signature dish. Unlimited Daily Pasta Tasting Menu served tableside ($18.00)
  
  Gnocchi
  
  Housemade Potato Dumplings with Braised Duck Ragu ($18.00)
  
  Cannelloni
  
  Baked Pasta with Ricotta and Spinach Filling, Mushroom Ragu ($16.00)
  
  Lasagna
  
  Spinach Pasta Layered with Bolognese Sauce and Besciamella ($16.00)
  
  Cinghiale
  
  Wild Boar Ravioli with Rosemary Infused Sauce ($18.00)
- Secondi
  
  Salmone
  
  Grilled Salmon Fillet*, Yukon Potatoes and String Beans, Mustard Sauce (GF) ($21.00)
  
  Scampi Alla Felidia
  
  Spaghetti Squash, Fried Shrimp, Lemon-Garlic Cream, Pinenuts ($15.00)
  
  Trota
  
  Grilled Rainbow Trout with Grilled Scallion, Yukon Potato, Salsa Verde (GF) ($20.00)
  
  Polipo
  
  Grilled Octopus, Corona Beans, Pickled Red Onion, Gaeta Olives (GF) ($15.00)
  
  Melanzane
  
  Eggplant Parmigiana with Mozzarella, Marinara, Basil and Grana Padano ($16.00)
  
  Pollo Limone
  
  Scallopine Chicken Breast with Roasted Lemon, Caper and Olive, Sauteed Spinach (GF) ($18.00)
  
  Fegatini Saltimbocca
  
  Pancetta Wrapped Campo Lindo Farm Chicken Livers, Polenta Gratin, Marsala-Mushroom Sauce ($16.00)
  
  Filetto Di Manzo
  
  Porcini Rubbed Beef Filet with Braised Cannellini Beans, Kale and Pancetta (GF) ($22.00)
Dessert Menu
- Lidia's Dessert Menu
  
  Torta di Ananas
  
  Caramelized Pineapple, Ricotta Butter Cake, Fresh Mango, Caramel Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream ($8.50)
  
  Pandoro di Limone
  
  Sweet Yeasted Cake, Limoncello Syrup, Vanilla Custard, Blood Orange, Almond Crunch ($8.50)
  
  Torta al Cioccolato di Arachidi
  
  Milk Chocolate Ganache Cake, Peanut Oat Crumble, Salted Caramel, Peanut Butter Mousse ($8.50)
  
  Pavlova di Mirtillo Roso e Lime
  
  Vanilla Meringue, Cranberries and Cherries, Brown Sugar Ice Cream, Gluten-Free Cookie Crumble, Key Lime Cream (GF) ($8.50)
  
  Dolcetti e Biscottini
  
  A daily selection of house - made cookies, candies, miniature sweets and seasonal confections. ($8.50)
  
  Tiramisu
  
  Espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone and rum cream, dutched cocoa powder, bittersweet chocolate sauce. ($8.50)
  
  Sorbetto e Gelati
  
  Trio of house - made ice creams and sorbets. ($8.50)
Taverna Menu
- STUZZICHINI
  
  Fritto Misto *H
  
  Fried Calamari and Shrimp, Seasonal Vegetables, Marinara ($14.00)
  
  Arancini *H
  
  Mushroom Risotto Balls, Gorgonzola Fonduta ($10.00)
  
  Bruschetta *H
  
  Grilled Bread, Beef Tenderloin, Horseradish, Giardiniera, Arugula ($12.00)
  
  Frico *H
  
  Montasio Cheese Crisp with Sausage and Apple ($13.00)
  
  Prosciutto *H
  
  500 Day Age Parma Ham, Gnoccho Fritto, Fig Jam ($14.00)
  
  Fegatini *H
  
  Campo Lindo Farm Chicken Livers, Polenta Gratin, Crispy Onions ($10.00)
  
  Polipo *H
  
  Grilled Octopus, Warm Potatoes, Caper, Red Onion ($14.00)
  
  Scampi Alla Felidia *H
  
  Spaghetti Squash, Fried Shrimp, Lemon-Garlic Cream, Pinenuts ($14.00)
- Wines by the Glass
  Chardonnay, Bastianich *H
  Glass: $8.00
  
  Bottle: $35.00
  Pinot Grigio, Scarbolo *H
  Glass: $9.00
  
  Bottle: $38.00
  Malvazija, Rojac *H
  Glass: $10.00
  
  Bottle: $40.00
  Sauvignon 'B', Bastianich *H
  Glass: $10.00
  
  Bottle: $40.00
  Rosato, Bastianich *H
  Glass: $10.00
  
  Bottle: $40.00
  Friulano, Bastianich *H
  Glass: $10.00
  
  Bottle: $40.00
  Vespa Bianco, Bastianich
  Glass: $17.00
  
  Bottle: $65.00
  Prosecco, "Flor", Bastianich *H
  Glass: $10.00
  
  Bottle: $40.00
  Prosecco"Flor Rose", Bastianich *H
  Glass: $10.00
  
  Bottle: $40.00
  Moscato, Saracco *H
  Glass: $9.00
  
  Bottle: $35.00
  Pinot Noir, Wilhelm Walch "Prendo" *H
  Glass: $9.00
  
  Bottle: $35.00
  Chianti, Il Vescovado *H
  Glass: $9.00
  
  Bottle: $35.00
  Refosk, Rojac *H
  Glass: $10.00
  
  Bottle: $40.00
  Cabernet, 2016 La Mozza *H
  Glass: $12.00
  
  Bottle: $42.00
  Sangiovese di Scansano, 2014 La Mozza *H
  Glass: $12.00
  
  Bottle: $46.00
  Aragone, 2010 La Mozza
  Glass: $16.00
  
  Bottle: $62.00
  Vespa Rosso, 2012 Bastianich
  Glass: $17.00
  
  Bottle: $65.00
- Cocktails
  
  Barrel-Aged Roman in Manhattan *H
  
  Barrel-Aged Bulliet Rye Bourbon, Amaro Nonino and Vermouth Rosso ($12.00)
  
  The Sun Also Rises *H
  
  Bacardi Rum, Lazzaroni Maraschino Liqueur, Amerique Absinthe Rouge, Fresh Lime Juice and Fresh Grapefruit Juice ($12.00)
  
  The Contessa *H
  
  Aperol, Rieger Midwestern Dry Gin and Dry Vermouth ($10.00)
  
  Lavender Mule *H
  
  House Infused Lavender Vodka, St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur, Fresh Lemon Juice and Ginger Beer ($10.00)
  
  Limone, Limone, Limone *H
  
  House made Limoncello, Lemonade, Citron Vodka ($8.00)
  
  Blood Orange Cosmo *H
  
  Blood Orange Vodka, Triple Sec, Blood Orange Juice ($8.00)
Kids' Menu
- Entrees
  
  Grilled Mozzarella Sandwich with Fries
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Spaghetti and Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Chicken Breast Parmigiana
  
  ($9.50)
  
  Gnocchi with Pesto Sauce
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Fried Calamari with Marinara
  
  ($8.50)
  
  Breaded Chicken Cutlet with Broccoli
  
  ($9.50)

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