I had a rather unusual and disappointing dining experience at Corvino restaurant in Kansas City. I decided to call Corvino after hearing about the James Beard awards, as I was tired of the corporate food at my hotel. The staff at Corvino were extremely nice, but when I explained my fluid reservation situation, they informed me that there would be no refunds for reservations, to which I agreed. We had initially booked a table for four for a tasting experience, but only three of us showed up. I called to explain the situation and didn't request a refund. Instead, I suggested that they could serve three extra tasting dishes for each of us, totaling nine, which is equivalent to the ten courses we would have paid for anyway. However, they declined this request, stating that they only serve those present at the table. This left me a bit taken aback; it seemed like they were going to charge us without serving the food for that 4th person. I've dined at many high-end restaurants, including an experience in France where I ordered two main courses without any issue. The basic understanding is that if you're paying, you should receive what you've paid for. Unfortunately, this was not the concept at Corvino; here, paying didn't guarantee that you would actually receive your meal. When we arrived, the other members of our table raised the same issue, questioning why we were being charged without being served the food. Our waiter seemed confused and uncomfortable, saying he couldn't do anything about it. Eventually, another staff member came over and presented a compromise. They offered to increase the portion size of some of our tasting dishes and also poured us more wine. While this solution seemed acceptable to me, some members of our group noticed that the portions were similar to those served at other tables. In the end, this experience left me with a sense of distrust, which is a shame. In today's dining landscape, $150 for a tasting menu is a good deal, and even $200 would have been ok. However, when a restaurant's actions undermine the dining experience, the value proposition starts to diminish. Regarding the food itself, the menu featured elements of Molecular Gastronomy and definitely the Chef used Sous Vide cooking techniques. We all agreed that the caviar with pistachio cream was the standout dish. However, the dessert at the end was a bit underwhelming. Many restaurants are adopting a savory style for desserts, but I'm a bit old school and prefer sugar in my sweets. The service was very professional, and even though I strongly disagree with their policy of charging for no food, I must say that the staff executed the experience well for the 3 guests on the table. My recommendation for diners would be to approach this restaurant with caution, especially if you're not a local. As for the restaurant itself, I would suggest reconsidering their policies.

Decent food but a bit over priced for what you get. I've eaten at Michelin rated restaurants for not much more that were much better. Some of the courses brought to us seemed off, not seasoned properly, or just didn't taste good. I found the food overall okay but not worth the price. The atmosphere was nice except there's too much acoustic sound. My wife and I had a hard time hearing each other from across the table. It had more of a bar or club feel to me. All in all, I will not be back unless to have a few drinks.

Reservation for 2! Reserved this fine dining restaurant while in Kansas City. There is a 2-part situation here and one can choose between the Supper Club and the Tasting Room. Pick if you want to be fancy or "supper" fancy. I decided to choose the option best suitable for a vegetarian and meat-eater. The dining atmosphere was low-lit and created for the romantic in me. Love the them as I have researched that this has been rated a top restaurant. A distinction not many received in the industry. Lovely time. I didn't capture every moment nor every dish but hands down the truffle spaghetti was wonderful. Light portions, but enough when you literally want to try everything. Brazino received an A+ and such. For the dining experience, it all made sense. Lastly, dessert was worth the greed. Definitely pushed my stomach muscles to the limit, but what's life without experience. If you have a special someone and want to do something different while in Kansas City, step your cookies up and reserve a table at Corvino.

An amazing fusion cuisine! It is one of my favorite restaurant for dinner with a group of friends for food sharing as a family style! Live piano on Friday night. Must have for the first time dining here are oysters, seaweed donuts, fried chicken, crispy pork ribs and house fries. Menu may change a bit but the above items should be available. Please make a reservation in advance on the website. I reserved the seats online and it is easy todo.

This was the most amazing dinning I have EVER experienced!!! This is the first time a waiter has asked me about my allergies and gave me recommendations around them. The atmosphere was great- live jazz and dark lighting with candles on every table. I cannot stress how amazing my waiter was, anyways keeping in check with us, very lovely. I don't often go to higher priced places so this might all be customary but this was my first time going to a place like this and I really cannot recommend it enough. Food was amazing as well!! I got the maitake mushrooms, extremely great. 💗

We had such high hopes for Corvino. I seldom, if ever, write a negative review. We love our food and heard wonderful things about Corvino Supper Club. While the steak tartare with caviar and donuts were divine, the service was horrendous. If we are going to spend $300-400… you better believe we expect the service to align. The other food was good, but we were so distracted by the bad server, it over shadowed the food. To summarize: we waited 45 minutes past our reservation, waited 15 min to meet our server, 20 minutes for a BOTTLE of wine, had no silverware, they originally forgot the caviar (Boujee, but I am sorry, dont make us ask twice, it was a splurge we questioned to begin with and almost said no to), and I could elaborate more, but you get the point. There was no real apology, extra perk or refund on anything. We all had worked as servers before, we get it is a trying time in the restaurant world , but we are very hesitant to ever return. I wish them the best. The quality of food was fabulous, but the other areas need a wake up call. I hope Corvino can rebuild and find success.

One of my favorite restaurants in KC so far. Their happy hour is fantastic - 25% off the entire menu except certain bottles of wine, I believe. Service is exceptional. My favorite dishes: Steak tartare (tasted like a cheeseburger), seaweed donuts, gnocchi bolognese, crispy ribs and my husband loved their burger. I don’t think I would get the oysters again. There were other tastier items available. Only complaint I have is I wish they would have brought 1 plate out at a time vs multiple since it was just the 2 of us. You are asked to order everything at once so I felt a little bit rushed when the food started coming. Still 5 stars for me!

Great atmosphere - went on a Monday night and there’s live piano! Bar tender was super friendly and gave great/detailed menu recommendations! Can feel his love towards his job from the conversation. The crispy short rib is simply AMAZING! Crispy on the outside and tender in the inside. The salad + lime touch is brilliant, make it very refreshing!

Overall enjoyed my meal here. Each dish was complex with a unique combination of flavors. My only gripe is that, while I appreciate the Southern influence, some of the dishes felt overwhelmingly different than what I expected. While I love pickles, I thought the inclusion in beef tartare was odd. The fried chicken was great but, especially for the price, not terribly better than many fast food restaurants.

Mixed feelings. The experience overall was great. Service, attention to detail and wine selection. However, when comes to food, there were only few exceptional servings. My favourite were the opening “snack”; uni with buckeye beans lemon, miso & dill; and fish course which is usually really hard to perfect. The balance of textures and flavours on these dishes was top notch. The ribeye was OK - hard to spoil good piece of steak. The rest either missed out on flavour, or felt out of of place. For example- do you really need a piece of chicken size of a palm as your seventh course? Or sour dough bun as an accompaniment to steak? Unfortunately, the biggest disappointment was the dessert. Not sure even how to describe, but flavours did not come through and use of foams and mousses were missing a counterbalance of textures. So not such a great closing act, really. Maybe ten courses are too many and the patrons will happily appreciate four or five but truly exquisite. Hence my rating is based on the 3 out of 10 great courses and excellent service. Thank you!

Enjoyed my visit here. The food was very lovely to look at as well as eat. I sat at the bar and had excellent service plus a little conversation. Only downside for me was the price to portion size. I ordered 3 appetizers and each one came out barely large enough to share for $18 each; however, it was all very fresh and creative.

This is a bright spot in the culinary landscape of Kansas City. I took a rare opportunity to take myself to dinner on a whim, and everything was perfect. I sat at the bar and watched the show in the kitchen. Everything was perfectly orchestrated and executed...there was a little Bourdain moment about it. Some reviewers have commented that the menu seems odd, pretentious, or disjointed. I found it to be the opposite. Everything was very purposeful and simple. Each flavor stood on its own, while complimenting its food-friends. The West Coast oysters were small, plump, and buttery. The Summer Squash with ramp vinaigrette, nasturtium, and pink peppercorn was ridiculously good. Each little piece of squash was better than the next (que Remy from Ratatouille). The Chinese Broccoli with Garlic Crunch and Whipped Tofu was so simple, yet SO amazing! And then, there is the Whole Branzino...de-boned, stuffed with anchovies, dill and other fresh herbs, green and dried black olives, and capers...then tempura battered and fried. This was a perfect dish. Simply a perfect dish. Watching the diners next to me, the Ricotta and Peas looked amazing...a seasonal offering that they specifically came in for. They inhaled the fried chicken like none other, and the Maitake Mushroom with smoked hummus, fava beans, wild herbs, and preserved lemons did not last long with them either. To the other side of me, they raved about the Gnocchi Bolognese (which, i am glad they did, as I have an issue with meat sauce on Gnocchi in general). Both groups had the little pillows that were the Seawood Donuts with Trout Roe & Cream. One group had the Rock Shrimp Toast with Whipped Chicken Liver and the other had the House Fries with Smoked Malt Aioli. Not a crumb was wasted and they all left smiling and happy. My only culinary regret is that I did not order the Ricotta & Peas as well...hopefully it will still be there when I return. ***NOTE: went back the next week with my daughter...sat at the bar again.. and got the peas...definitely worth the second trip. The bar staff was excellent. Chris and the team were able to read the room well. They left me alone or engaged with me at appropriate times. Their recommendations were on point and they were very seamless in their interactions with one another and the other guests. This is not a place to go gorge yourself on one giant dish because that is the American way. Some dishes are larger than others...this is with intent. This a restaurant that cares about the quality, the presentation, and the freshness of the food and drinks they are serving, and it shows. Slow down, take time to appreciate things, and enjoy the little surprises in life. This is Corvino Supper Club.

Exceptional experience. The design, ambience, staff, food, wine, owner(s), fantastic. We were there Dec 30th 2020 which can be a hectic time for restaurants and thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. We discovered that my wife has a mutual acquaintance with the owner. She went out of her way to come chat with us as did Chef. Food was delicious. Creative and satisfying. All in all we had about 9 courses, we enjoy dining out, and every dish was a treat. Comfortable yet exciting. Inventive but not pretentious. A wonderful experience that really made our time in K.C. memorable. We were sure not to miss their sister concept at the K.C. Parlor in DT serving an incredible burger. Top 3 of all time burgers! Cheers Corvino!

I visited during restaurant week with my daughter who paid $80 beside drinks for the experience. Every year we tour the vity and try new places, at least 4 during the event. We set our reservation for 4:30 pm . The food and staff was out of this world. Our cocktails were so delicious. The cherry picker is a must try. Food was some of the best I've ever had. All wait staff were so kind. They did great! HOWEVER .. each course was a sampling of food. It literally only made us want more. And we do not eat a ton. We did not eat all day to be ready and good and hungry for the good stuff. Very disappointed in that. We were done eating 30 mins after arrival and that was with 3 courses plus 2 coctails. Also .. never saw a show. No idea if it was good or not .

We did the tasting room and the staff was SO awesome. They were very friendly and personable and were very helpful when it came to recommending drinks. They did an amazing job at setting the mood. The food was delicious and the entire experience was just fantastic. The courses had lots of foods and flavors that I have never tasted before and it was really neat to be able to try a wide variety of new things here.

Corvino was high on our list of places to try and it did not disappoint. The ambiance was romantic. The dimly lit restaurant was busy on a Saturday night and the live music was just wonderful. We went through a few things to eat and basically all of it is shareable. The branzino was flaky, light, and flavorful. The marinated beets with ricotta and barley crackers was one of my favorites. The scallop toastada was fresh and had a kick to it. The menu is eclectic and full of variety. We would definitely go back for date night.

Food was good but not great. The Bolognese was however, outstanding. The rest of the food was as good as you would get in most places for about double the price. Fish was equivalent to a Midwestern fish fry for about triple the cost. So good but the value was not there for me.

My date and I had been looking to dine at Corvino for some time and it did not disappoint. There was live music (a pianist and a bassist) which we thoroughly enjoyed and the service was excellent, but we definitely came and will return for the food. We had the seaweed donuts with trout roe, slightly salty and sweet, overall amazing. The cabbage and sticky ribs were also standouts, and the pasta was clearly delicately made by hand. Thank you Corvino and family for creating an amazing dining experience and excellence in taste.

The dark modern interior creates a stylish and sophisticated ambiance that is truly captivating. The shareable menu offers a delightful array of dishes that are perfect for enjoying with friends and family. The cocktails are another highlight, beautifully crafted and expertly mixed to tantalize your taste buds. But what truly sets Corvino apart is the outstanding service. The staff is attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about providing a memorable dining experience.

Enjoyed every bite here! The vibe was great, the service was perfect and every dish was delicious! The fried chicken might have been the best I've had, but the seaweed donuts are a must too!

Had a very unique dining experience here, we went on a very chill day, around 4pm on a Thursday and had the place pretty much all to ourselves for a while which was really cool. I didn’t realize how spacious the restaurant was, there were so many seating areas. Their menu was a designed to be shareable and our server was very upfront about the size of the dishes so we knew beforehand that the serving sizes were relatively small. We ordered 5 plates which was a perfect amount of food for 2 people. We got to try the steak tartare, which tasted really fresh, I thought the application of the egg yolk piped on top was very artsy. We also liked how fresh the smoked beets dish was, it paired perfectly with the ricotta and sweet black grapes. The crispy pork ribs were cooked to perfection, it wasn’t saucy per se but you could taste the bold flavour of the fish sauce marinade in each bite. So on to our two favourite dishes of the night; the pumpkin agnolotti and the seaweed donuts. Both were quite the culinary experience and shouldn’t be skipped. The trout roe cream was so fun to enjoy with the funky slightly sweet donuts which were unbelievably pillowy soft. The pumpkin pasta was perfectly el dente and the miso butter pine cut combination made it an adventure. One con was that I did feel that $36 for a small bowl of pasta was very expensive. In fact, quite a few of the dishes were priced too high considering portion size but the quality made up for it. We were tempted to order a 6th plate for dessert but we were stuffed after the dining experience.

Unique and incredible. Truly one of the best meals i have had in a long time. Service was top notch. Each dish has soo many flavors each placed beautifully...Live music and nice lighting. Would highly recommend.

Incredible. Best meal I've had in awhile. So unique, everything you get will blow your mind. The ribeye was so tender and juicy. Perfection. This is a must go in KC. We went in and just grabbed a seat at the bar and ordered all of our entrees with the bartender. The live music addition just perfects the atmosphere!

We had a wonderful dinner experience at the Supper Club with friends. The bill was steep, but we knew what we were signing up for, and it was worth every penny. There was an excellent pianist and the service was top notch. You absolutely must get the fried chicken. You won't be disappointed.

Completely worth the hype. The seaweed donuts are worth trying just to see if your taste buds are aligned with those of the New York Times’ staff. Adult candy is one of the best cocktails I’ve ever had in my life. The bartender poured a perfect ratio that wasn’t too sweet or bitter. The lamb roasted pasta could be the best thing on the menu but the whipped tofu in the Chinese broccoli is also worth the experience. Topped the night off with the apple pie and had 0 regrets. Even with the water main broken downtown, this restaurant provided world-class service, quality, and ambiance without missing a beat.

We dined in the tasting room for V day. Our second experience here. Again the dishes and bites were incredible overall! We loved the “snacks” - especially the oyster. The only reason for four stars was the slow drink service. We ordered off the menu. We wanted red wine to go with the final main course but it came after. We ordered coffee to go with our dessert, but we were done before it ever came.

This place is the real deal. A real ambience and comfortable environment. Food was inspired. Definitely a great stop for elevated dining in KC! A great drink drink list to match. Beautiful presentation. Friendly and accommodating staff.

I was there for the tasting menu, it was in a separate room with a view of the kitchen. The service was great, the food was delicious, which is not always the case for tasting menus. All 10 courses were creative enough to be interesting, but not so over the top that they became too weird to eat! The regular restaurant seemed awesome too, it had a live jazz band playing. Only set back for me was that you had to leave the restaurant and walk in to the lobby of the building to go to the bathroom. Otherwise definitely try this restaurant!

5 star food and service (thanks Laura!) I recommend the campanelle, pork ribs, and milk & cookie. However, I am only giving 4 stars because of my personal taste and experience: 1) The restaurant is not well lit, so all my photos are dark and unclear. 2) We were given a 30 minute warning to leave BEFORE our dessert course was served. 3) Their restrooms are not connected to the restaurant, so it was confusing. However, I would eat here again and do recommend Corvino to others!

I can’t give this a super great rating and refuse to give it anything lower because I was only able to eat 6 items off the whole menu at the supper club. I can say that this is not what I expect from a high-end dining experience. Service was great, atmosphere felt crowded and not romantic, and food was just okay. Only 1/6 items surprised us/blew us away and it was the mushrooms. I think we may have ran into some bad luck here. We were about 5 minutes late (called ahead and they just kept telling us that they have our table reserved for another party at 8:15 so we would have to be done by then). We were sat by the kitchen/bar so all the servers were hanging out there. And something was dropped every 5 minutes or so. I have an allergy and am pregnant which only allowed us to have 6 items off the whole menu (which we called several times and they assured us that there were plenty of gluten free choices, I wouldn’t say that was that many choices). We had cauliflower, broccoli, mushrooms, wedge salad, sweet potatoes, and ribs. All of which were impossible to share. I’m glad I was with my husband and we didn’t care about double scooping/eating off the same plate. The cauliflower was in a soup and very difficult to spoon onto a plate, the Chinese broccoli was rolled together and impossible to separate to share, wedge salads are just a shame to all salads, the sweet potatoes were interesting and easy to share, the mushrooms was the most delicious and fairly easy to share, and the ribs were just a mess. I couldn’t tell what type of flavor profile they were going for because it had fish oil and crushed nuts on top. And honestly, the whole meal was very individual. Nothing complimented any other dish. Which may be something others are interested in. Drinks were great - I had a couple non-alcoholic drinks and my husband had an old fashion and a beer. Probably one of the better places to get a drink but again, nothing earth shattering. Probably would never eat here again. I thought it was weird to be constantly reminded that we had to leave at a certain time. And really non of the food stood out that much. Definitely wouldn’t recommend to any foodies.