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Price Guide (average entree): $ bargain - $6 or less, $$ inexpensive - $6 - $12, $$$ moderate $12 - $19, $$$$ expensive - over $19.
Quality Rating: Superb is the highest, considered the very best possible. Notes are qualifiers allowing insight into the reviewer's rating.     Disclaimer

Restaurant: Macaluso'sLocation: 1403 W. 39th KCMO
Cuisine: ItalianPrice: $$$ moderate
Ambience: * averageNotes: not for the closter phobic
Food: ** very goodNotes: Manicotti was great!
Service: * averageNotes: Rude host/bartendar/owner. Wait staff was friendly but slow
Favorites: Manicotti
Comments: My husband and I ate at Macaluso’s Restaurant last night and left there with the full understanding that we would NEVER go back. Overall, the food was good (my husband had the manicotti and it was well prepared) and the wait staff was slow ( it took the waiter 10 minutes to get our 2nd glasses of wine to us and even longer for them to take our order and put bread on the table). But what bothered us the most about that night was the customer service of a portly man behind the bar. Unfortunately, I believe this person may even be the owner of this restaurant, which leaves an even more disturbing taste in my mouth. While my husband and I were dining on our dinner, a couple walked into the restaurant prospecting the ambience and awaiting a host to seat them. Within seconds the portly man from behind the bar starts screaming at them to “get out of the doorway so other customers can come in. This scolding went on and on until finally, this older couple, embarrassed and upset for being made to feel like 5 year old children instead of customers, left the restaurant and got into their car. The man behind the bar took so much pride in this scolding. He even went as far as yelling “Bye” at the couple as they were walking out the door. This incident left me disgusted, angry, and in disbelief. Maybe this restaurant will grow to be successful when the management puts the appreciation of the customer first and it’s pride last. We will never be attending this establishment again and I would ask you to consider the same.
Reviewer: Dee Date: 10/30/03


Restaurant: Mazzio'sLocation: I-70 & Hwy 7 Bonner Springs
Cuisine: ItalianPrice: $$ inexpensive
Ambience: *** excellentNotes:  
Food: **** superbNotes: Best Pizza I've ever had
Service: **** superbNotes: Order at counter but then table service
Favorites: Pizza & Salad Bar
Comments: New, part of a chain. I've eaten in a BUNCH of pizza joints, but this the greatest. Excellent calzone. Excellent Spaghetti & Meat Balls
Reviewer: Richard Date: 9/23/00


Restaurant: Mazzio'sLocation: Bonner Springs, KS
Cuisine: ItalianPrice: $$ inexpensive
Ambience: ** very goodNotes: family atmosphere; lighting is just right, not too dark
Food: *** excellentNotes: great pizza and bread sticks
Service: *** excellentNotes:  
Favorites: Family Dinner for two (Supreme)
Comments: This is the only place I would go for pizza anymore. Much better than Pizza Hut. Cleaner, nicer atmosphere.
Reviewer: Carol Date: 4/2/01


Restaurant: MilanoLocation: Crown Center
Cuisine: ItalianPrice: $$$ moderate
Ambience: **** superbNotes: beautiful airy atrium
Food: **** superbNotes: homemade pastas are excellent
Service: *** excellentNotes: staff is very friendly
Favorites: Agnolotti
Comments: A very beautiful place for a wedding reception.
Reviewer: Julia Date: 6/12/01


Restaurant: Osterio il CentroLocation: 51st and Main
Cuisine: ItalianPrice: $$$ moderate
Ambience: ** very goodNotes: small but not crowded
Food: *** excellentNotes:  
Service: ** very goodNotes:  
Favorites: Baked goat cheese and crostini
Comments: This is an excellent Italain restaurant. We had penne with sausage and peppers (excellent), cheese tortellini with chicken and lamb chops (5 of them!). The wine list is fabulous!!! Prices are very reasonable. We look forward to a retun visit.
Reviewer: Gary Date: 8/9/03


Restaurant: Paisano'sLocation: 25th and Iowa St., Lawrence
Cuisine: ItalianPrice: $$$ moderate
Ambience: ** very goodNotes: Lots of Sinatra and Dimaggio photos
Food: **** superbNotes:
Service: ** very goodNotes:
Favorites: Penne Abruzzi, Roman Twins
Comments: Great food! One of my favorite restaurants.
Reviewer: Justin Date: 3/18/04


Restaurant: Papa Frank'sLocation: Parkville
Cuisine: ItalianPrice: $$ inexpensive
Ambience: *** excellentNotes: Great location in an old Printing Press
Food: **** superbNotes: Best Lasagna in Town
Service: *** excellentNotes: Freindly and Fast
Favorites: Lasagna and Meatballs
Comments: A must visit for great family Italian food. Kid friendly and open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Reviewer: James Date: 6/16/04


Restaurant: Papa Frank'sLocation: Parkville
Cuisine: ItalianPrice: $$$ moderate
Ambience: ** very goodNotes: _
Food: * averageNotes: Presentation fair, food just "good"
Service: ** very goodNotes: waitress inexperienced but friendly
Favorites: spagetti and meatballs
Comments: Location in Parkville is excellent. Ambience is fine as well. For "authentic Italian" we were disappointed. Certainly not the worst restaurant experince we have had but we likely will not go back for dinner.
Reviewer: Dave Date: 2/6/05


Restaurant: PapagallosLocation: On Broadway 3535
Cuisine: Italian & VegetarianPrice: $$$$ expensive
Ambience: *** excellentNotes: fun atmosphere
Food: **** superbNotes: the owner is the cheff...what else is there to say
Service: ** very goodNotes: there on time, and very nice
Favorites: shrimp scampie, yummy humus and falafel, awesome chicken angelo
Comments: Its a great atmosphere, with a HUGE variety of items to choose from. candlelighting adds a touch of class, so does the piano player. and its fun!!
Reviewer: dona Date: 8/21/00


Restaurant: SalvatoresLocation: 40 HWY
Cuisine: ItalianPrice: $$$ moderate
Ambience: *** excellentNotes:  
Food: *** excellentNotes:  
Service: *** excellentNotes:  
Favorites: spedini
Comments: We have a great time here New Year's Eve. Sam is a wonderful host! Food is just delicious.
Reviewer: Jessie Date: 1/2/04


Restaurant: SalvatoresLocation: Independence MO
Cuisine: ItalianPrice: $$$ moderate
Ambience: ** very good** very goodNotes: quaint little place perfect for taking out of town relatives
Food: **** superbNotes: OH MY GOSH!!!! Never had anything better!
Service: *** excellentNotes: Personal, friendly, take care of your every need
Favorites: Feticine Alfeo
Comments: The absolute BEST italian food ever! Sam is such a great host and makes you feel like you've known him your whole life. Perfect for any occasion!!! Must try it!
Reviewer: Krista Date: 4/26/04


Restaurant: SegafredoLocation: 47th/Belleview, Country Club Plaza
Cuisine: ItalianPrice:  
Ambience: ** very goodNotes:  
Food: * averageNotes:  
Service: poorNotes:  
Favorites:  
Comments: Segafredo's made us wait 25 minutes past our reserved time - and it was on a Wednesday night, not a weekend! I won't return and certainly won't recommend.
Reviewer: Lisa Date: 11/2/03


Restaurant: Sienna BistroLocation: 10th Street - Downtown
Cuisine: Italian/ContinentalPrice: $$$ moderate
Ambience: ** very goodNotes: Comfortable setting. small & intimate
Food: *** excellentNotes: Very well prepared and presented dishes
Service: *** excellentNotes:  
Favorites: Everything here is great
Comments: This may be our favorite KC restaurant. It is small and intimate, yet not crowded. The owner usually stops at your table to chat and offer you a taste of his new favorite wines. We have eaten here several times and have never been disappointed. The wine list is small but excellent.
Reviewer: Gary Date: 7/28/03


Restaurant: Sienna BistroLocation: downtown
Cuisine: finePrice: $$$ moderate
Ambience: ** very goodNotes: _
Food: **** superbNotes: _
Service: ** very goodNotes: _
Favorites: pork chop, duck w/cranberries
Comments: very reasonably priced for such an excellent dinner. Would like to go to the playhouse next door and see a show, have dinner. Looks nice for lunch as well. Small, but well-selected wine list.
Reviewer: Brook Date: 2/16/05

Restaurant: TuscanyLocation: Lee's Summit Mo
Cuisine: ItalianPrice: $$$$ expensive
Ambience: * averageNotes: over decorated to many small rooms
Food: * averageNotes: for the price not much!
Service: poorNotes: server was overwhelmed
Favorites: really didn't have any
Comments: Six of dined there and were all in agreement that we were disappointed w/service,price,selection,quality. no lounge for waiting just a crowded "parlor" we are a frequent cust at "V's" and always enjoy it, no comparison. they will have a hard time monday-thursday at those prices
Reviewer: Anthony Date: 3/22/00

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