Little advice please from our dining aficionados

[SinsOfTheFlesh]

I've got an old friend coming to town next week, and I'm looking for some dining suggestions that are a little on the upscale side. I'm thinking either Italian, or just a good steak joint. I've heard good things about the Majestic if steak is what we are looking for, but what about Italian restaurants? Other suggestions?

[jframe2]

Hi Ms SOTF,
I have a couple of suggestions and not all are "upscale", but they are memorable -
- Fogo de Choa, on the plaza; Brazilizan style and worth every penny.
- Anthony's on Main or Garozzo's (go to the 5th & Harrison location) for Italian
- Tasso's, for greek food that is;
- Golden Ox for steaks
Happy Eating

[myfiat]

for italian, i like the place in harrah's casino, the lasagna is to die for

[jayhawkrobbie]

I haven't been there lately, but Ruth's Chris was always reliable for a good steak, and their sides were pretty good as well.

As far as Italian, it's not upscale but I've always enjoyed Cascone's.

[myfiat]

what's the italian place on the plaza? haven't been there in years, major upscale place

[Wizard of Ahhhhs]

For Italian, Lidia's - next to Jack Stack BBQ in Freighthouse district behind Union Station.

http://www.lidias-kc.com/

[BigMikeinKC]

Le Fou Frog - Market Area
Cafe Des Amis - Parkville
Piropos - Northland in Briarcliff area - probably the best
Raphael Restaraunt - Plaza - probably the most romantic

[dirty dog]

The Copa room, Anthony's on Grand, the original Garozzo's and the original Cascones

[noleftturn]

Mike Garozzo and Charlie Gitto's at Harrah's is great.

[KCQuestor]

Lots of good suggestions here, and I can't really contribute more on the Italian side. But for upscale classic American food based around local ingredients with varied menus, I like:

Julian in Brookside
Michael Smith in Crossroads
Farmhouse in River Market

[SinsOfTheFlesh]

Thanks guys! Alot of great suggestions here!

[BigMikeinKC]

Originally Posted by dirty dog

The Copa room, Anthony's on Grand, the original Garozzo's and the original Cascones

DD - I bet we have a lot of friends in common. Do you remember when the cook at Anthony's ran for mayor?

[Guest080613]

Surprised nobody mentioned Skies. The view is the best in KC. The food was good and the service better than good. That was in October. Had reservations for 7:00 and had to adjust them at the last minute for 8:00 on a weekend. No problems, they took care of it without a hitch.

BTW-I've never been impressed with Ruth's Chris has yet to impress me with their steaks. Service is good though. Just turning into too much of a chain with the food quality IMHO, but I'm pretty picky about my steaks.

If you want Italian then I second Lidia's. Great, great food and stellar service. A little pricey, around $50 a head with drinks plus tip but not at all outrageous. You pay for the service.

Jack

[KCQuestor]

Skies has closed. I believe they are turning it into a nightclub.

[dirty dog]

Originally Posted by BigMikeinKC

DD - I bet we have a lot of friends in common. Do you remember when the cook at Anthony's ran for mayor?

Actually Mike, I dont, LOL when was this, I had thought it was A.S. who ran, what year, I may have been in government housing at the time LOL.