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  • 5/5 Jeffrey S. 1 year ago on Google • 102 reviews
    Thanks to our favorite server Cheri for your awesome service and recommendations. The Steak Salvatore was amazing as was everything else we ordered 5⭐️ service and 5 star 🌟 food. Always have a wonderful fun evening dining there ❤️😋 be back soon.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pulkit K. 1 year ago on Google
    This restaurant is truly phenomenal and a hidden gem to Kansas City! I usually don’t like to give 5 stars a restaurant but this one checks all the boxes. We were welcomed with friendly staff, amazing wine and cocktails, and truly over the top food. The portions are heaping, you won't go come unsatisfied. This is a must try place for anyone visiting Kansas City or any residents who have not tried yet!
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brian M. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a classic Italian restaurant. It's not a large restaurant, so don't expect to walk in and get a table. The servers never let our drinks get low, very engaging and had several recommendations and advice. We came here to celebrate our 21st anniversary and we couldn't ask for a better experience. The gluten free options were plentiful and very tasty. It was soo good, I already made another reservation. The portions are large and the drinks are strong. The GF molten lava cake was amazing. You will need the vanilla ice cream to balance it out.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Billy R S. 2 years ago on Google
    What an historic pice of history in downtown KC. You will feel like you have stepped back in time when the mob was alive and strong. The food is some of the best Italian the I have ever had. The history on the walls will have you feeling like you was there when it happened. I must see and enjoy the food while your there.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Betty J. 3 months ago on Google • 535 reviews New
    This place always seems packed! Had to make reservations here two days in advanced for a party of 7. Although it’s also near Christmas lol. Anyways the food was so great. We got the toasted ravioli appetizer and that was amazing. Next, I got a Caesar salad 🥗 which was great. I did get to try the house salad and I was surprised how much I liked that also. Finally, the wedge salad is crazy looking haha and you have to cut your own salad!! Lol. Anyways then we split two dishes between three people. And we still had left overs! Haha the Samantha was definitely the best dish. The Alfredo sauce is to die for!! We also got like the beef pasta.. it was good but not as good as the Samantha. 🍝Really enjoyed the place though!

  • 5/5 Michelle H. 2 months ago on Google • 182 reviews New
    This place was amazing. Great food, atmosphere, and fantastic service. It's great going out to dinner at a place that has so much history. We had such a good time, and our server was fabulous. I had the Samantha, and it was FIRE. This should be a place everyone goes to at least once to experience it. The one downtown is the one I went to and it's the one I recommend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Robert E. 8 months ago on Google
    For a place with 4.7 stars at time of writing, I’m genuinely shocked about the quality of food we received. It’s laughable that so many call this genuine Italian food; maybe it’s just that my tastes greatly differ from those of the typical midwesterner. For apps, we got the toasted ravs and the Sicilian stuffed artichoke. The ravs were fine, although pretty pricy for the amount they give you. The artichoke just seemed like it had a bunch of cheese dumped on top. I couldn’t taste any of the other ingredients. For mains, we got a 50/50 chicken spiedini with Garozzo and Gabriella, and a chicken Vincenzo. The pasta itself was fine in both dishes. The chicken in spiedini had decent breading but was dry and unseasoned on the inside. The Garozzo sauce was mostly lemon juice so it was extremely sour, and the Gabriella wasn’t spicy at all. Both of those sauces were very liquidy too. The Vincenzo was the true nightmare of the meal. It was ridiculously sweet…like, dessert levels of sweet. We couldn’t even finish it. How did this dish end up being the restaurant’s most popular? This meal would have gotten one star from me if it wasn’t for the dessert. Maybe it was just the lingering sweetness of the Vincenzo on my palate, but I was pleasantly surprised by the tiramisu’s subtle sweetness. The spumoni ice cream was good as well. All I can think after eating here is that this would be a good place for Gordon Ramsay to visit in Kitchen Nightmares if he hasn’t already.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Keetan O. 6 months ago on Google
    This place is a classic example of "if it ain't broke don't fix it" at its finest. Bad neighborhood? Doesn't matter. Tiny dining room? Doesn't matter. You know what does matter? The food; and how was the food? The ABSOLUTE BEST Italian I've had in my whole damn life. ORDER THE GAROZZO and THANK ME LATER.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roderick S. 11 months ago on Google
    This place is awesome! The atmosphere is great. Its how I would imagine dining at a restaurant owned by the Italian mob in the 1930s. The food is awesome. They specialize in a dish named pollo spedini. The Samantha is my favorite. Another huge bonus is that if it's your birthday and you can prove it with a valid driver's license, then your dinner is free. The portions are large and the service is great.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 hopperado 9 months ago on Google • 286 reviews
    One of the "most Italian" restaurants I have ever been in the US. Quality of food proves the cook is either Italian or got an Italian mentor. Very efficient service, offering options to all possible allergies or other special preferences. Atmosphere is somewhat missing though, maybe because black and white photos everywhere make it monotonous.

  • 5/5 PamCakes Playa Del C. 1 year ago on Google
    Best Italian Food in town!!!! In all KS and MO!!!! Every plate is amazing!! No matter what you order it would be delicious!! And save a little space for the dessert, because is worth it!!!! That limoncello cake 🤩🤩 and Cannelloni 🔥🔥 and they have Carajillos!!!! This is our favorite spot!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Amanda F. 9 months ago on Google
    I was in town with some friends and was so excited to try Garozzos's. The menu had so many delicious looking options. Sadly I found nearly everything disappointing. I was most excited to try the Sicilian stuffed artichoke; shrimp, prosciutto, garlic, butter, melted provolone, breadcrumbs. How could you go wrong, right? By overshadowing all the delicious ingredients with over half the stuffing being soggy breadcrumbs. Every bite was like salty cream of wheat. I don't understand, there was no need for all that filler and it just ruined the dish for me. For my entrée I had the chicken spiedini Samantha. Sadly, I had a similar issue as the appetizer. The spiedini is described as "Marinated Chicken Breast Rolled in Italian Bread Crumbs, Skewered and Grilled." I guess I misunderstood what they meant by "rolled" in breadcrumbs. I was expecting chunks of chicken lightly breaded, instead it was several thin slices of chicken rolled up with more of the soggy breadcrumbs. If the breadcrumbs had just been on the outside, and I hadn't already been overwhelmed with them on the appetizer, I don't think it would have been a problem. But with the breadcrumbs rolled up inside the slices of chicken they didn't get crispy but again were the texture of cream of wheat. I didn't think the alfredo sauce was anything special and there was only 3-4 artichoke hearts. Several of my friends and I ordered glasses of the house Cabernet Sauvignon. This was the highlight of the meal. I don't usually order house wine because I don't expect it to be very good. But this was so good I ordered a second glass. For an end of meal cocktail, I ordered the espresso martini. It wasn't the best I've ever had but it was quite good. Just a little heavy on the cream for my taste. For dessert several of us ordered the limoncello cake to go. It was good but we were disappointed it didn't come with the raspberry sauce listed on the menu. We all thought it would have been better with the sauce. One of the reasons we chose Garozzos's was due to dietary restrictions. Their menu very clearly marks vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. My friend said her gluten free pasta dish was really good. *This is why I rated a second star. Another friend ordered the Pasta con Broccoli alla Balano (broccoli and mushroom pasta with a tomato cream sauce). She enjoyed it and the bite I tried was good although oddly sweet, perhaps again too much cream for my taste. A couple of things to note, the portions are huge and they do offer half portions. I wish I'd taken advantage of that. Also, be aware that a side salad is not included. My side caesar salad cost an extra $6.50. I'm not usually this picky but, after tax and tip, I spent over $100 for my meal alone. For me that's a splurge and I had higher expectations.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Neil S. 10 months ago on Google
    Stop...just stop. If you're looking for exceptional in KC you can and should stop in here. I LOVE Italian food and this completely blew me away. From the meatball app and the recommended sampler all the way through to their special dessert coffee. It was an amazing experience. Kate and Katie were perfect hosts and had great recommendations. The cheese they use is a blend from St Louis and is unlike anything I've had before. Probably going back before I jet out to try the artichoke app. Thanks for redeeming a lot if other KC restaurants. Well done...very well done.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aaron S. 2 months ago on Google • 205 reviews New
    Although I grew up in KC, this was my first time dining at Garozzo's Downtown. The setting was intimate and a communal experience. We all ordered spiedinis and had the best time enjoying them. The portions are flavorful, piping hot, and HUGE! You will not be disappointed with the quality of food, preparation, and presentation at Garozzo's. For an authentic taste of KC Italian, do not look any further than Garozzo's!

  • 5/5 Ellie N. 2 years ago on Google
    The meatballs have to be homemade. The seasoning was spot on. Sauce was flavorful and the cheese on top was melted perfectly. Calamari was over cooked a bit I would not get it again. Now the Lemon cello cake was to die for. Lemon cello cake is not offered in a lot of places so A+ for that. The atmosphere and the service was also spot on. I would definitely recommend and go back
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David T. 5 months ago on Google
    Felony Melanie!!! Ask for her! I'm in my forties and she is by far the best server I've ever had! She was awesome! Personality was amazing and on point with her service! My buddy and I would definitely go back and most likely will before we leave town! The food was great and the portion sizes were legit! (I 100% copy and pasted the same thing I wrote on Yelp because she was just that amazing! Definitely go check the place out!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sui G. 2 years ago on Google
    Garozzo's is one fantastic Italian restaurant! Italian is my favorite type of food but that doesn't mean that all dishes are created equal. This place is a upscale style restaurant with low dim lighting, black decor & a wonderful bar seating area! They have a wonderful taste in food as well as their extensive wine menu. Expect to pay a little more than usual but it is completely worth it?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marcella E. 2 years ago on Google
    Yummy classic Italian food, wonderful atmosphere, and great service. It’s been a favorite of mine for many years, so I can’t believe I haven’t written a review before today. Their house salad is amazing, and I love their fettuccine Alfredo. The spaghetti and meatballs is delicious as well. You’ll have plenty of food leftover- portions are large and very generous.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 todd m. 2 months ago on Google • 33 reviews New
    Not a bad thing on the menu. Our must go to restaurant every time in KC. Coast to coast our favorite Italian restaurant.

  • 5/5 Vicki M. 3 months ago on Google • 31 reviews New
    Had the cannelloni and the limoncellotini, both were fantastic. I didn't think I'd be able to eat it all but I managed. My only regret is that I had no room for dessert. Maybe next time, because I will definitely be back.

  • 4/5 Nathan W. 1 year ago on Google
    I received a gift card to this place from someone who swears by the place, so I couldn't wait to try. I had even told a co-worker about the place, and she highly recommended it, which added to the excitement. I decided to take a friend and we decided on the downtown location. Parking was a bit of a challenge as their small parking lot was full. 3 people at the hostess stand, they all looked up with no smile or warm greeting. After a brief uncomfortable moment, the gentleman said oh how can I help you?" Ok, table for 2, please. There's a 45-minute wait. No problem. He takes the name, and the number then says we will call you. I could go on, but long story short, my Seafood ravioli dish was Luke warm but very tasty. The wine was exceptional, and at 50% off, wines on Sundays made it even better. My companion loved their dish. I think next visit and I will def come again we will try the overland park location. Smile host/hostess, people customers appreciate it.

  • 5/5 Brandon E. 1 year ago on Google
    For the area, this Italian food is amazing. Every dish is created with quality in mind. Everything tastes fresh and high quality. The waiters are incredibly polite and attentive. The atmosphere is upscale and comfortable at the same time. We are absolutely going back. Everything on the menu sounded great, and what we got was spot on. Attached will be images of the meatball appetizer and chicken Parm main course. Chicken Parm was excellent, the meatballs were also pretty solid. The sauce between the two was honestly what blew me away (many sauces in the area are horribly acidic. Not this one). There was also ample parking across the street in a small parking lot. Can't help but get the old school neighborhood feel to this place as well. Seems to be a valued gem for the community, and for great reason. I can't wait to get back there, sincerely!

  • 5/5 Stephen C. 1 year ago on Google
    I spoke to the owner briefly before we sat down, my third time here. I’ve travelled many places across the globe, eaten everywhere and this restaurant is in the top 3 I’ve ever eaten at. Maybe even number 1. I’ve eaten in Italy many times and this it’s not as good as here. One of the best meals you’ll ever have. Food, price, ambiance, pretty much everything. If we move back to England, this is the last place I will eat at before I leave. It’s that good. Please go.

  • 5/5 fordracing19 f. 1 year ago on Google
    We came from Texas to try the KC bbq. We were less than impressed and decided to do Italian for Father's day dinner. Richard was able to hook us up with a table quickly despite being booked and no reservations. We planned on waiting an hour plus. Service was outstanding. Chris did an amazing job and was very knowledgeable about the menu and wine pairing. This place does Italian right. Highlight of our trip for sure.

  • 5/5 Sunni D. 2 months ago on Google • 26 reviews New
    This was my first real Italian restaurant I went to as it's not typically the food I go for. I came here a few years ago for my anniversary and I loved it! We decided to bring in the new year here yesterday and I couldn't have made a better choice! I ordered the chicken Vincenzo. It comes with a nice serving of delicious pasta coated in olive oil, garlic and herbs and the chicken is pan fried with a delicious cream sauce with mushrooms! It will take you by surprise at first because the mushrooms sauce is sweet, but paired with the savory garlic pasta it's a whole flavor experience!! The only thing I can say is I didn't enjoy the tiramisu my first time. As a training pastry chef, I made one at home after trying and the comparison was Night and day. The one at the restaurant was all mush, and had a not as great presentation as the food. But other than that, this is a wonderful restaurant. If you're new to Italian, I'd recommend the chicken spedini Georgio!

  • 5/5 Tanya E. 2 years ago on Google
    Make a reservation! Order the Sicilian dip. We were seated on the second floor dining room which was small but very intimate and quaint. Service was prompt and efficient. Food was delicious. I ordered lasagna. The pasta was well cooked, the meat deliciously seasoned, the sauce was perfect -not sweet or acidic. The cheese was plenty without being too rich. For dessert I ordered their home-made lemoncello and it was pretty strong. Really tasty and great portions. We all took home seconds that were a big hit after KC

  • 5/5 Brandi O. 1 year ago on Google
    Three clean plates! Food was amazing. Their homemade marinara sauce was absolutely incredible! Actually all of our food was absolutely amazing. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. I highly recommend this place. You have to check this place out if you’re ever in the Kansas City area!


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  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Free street parking
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    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
    • ✓️ Private dining room
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
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    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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