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Anthony's Restaurant
Anthony’s Restaurant & Lounge has been family-owned since 1978 and serves award-winning, traditional Italian and American dishes and daily specials, including pasta, steak, veal, chicken and seafood. Anthony's offers casual warmth with an elegant atmosphere and welcomes families.
Though all meals are prepared to order, Anthony's offers quick service, making it a great spot for a business lunch. Or come in for a drink. Anthony's has an excellent, affordable wine list and a comfortable bar that's open late.
Located within walking distance of the convention center and downtown hotels, Anthony's can accommodate groups of up to 40.
If you would like a family-run traditional Italian restaurant with recipes handed down through many generations, look no further. Come to Anthony's Restaurant & Lounge and enjoy our family's tradition.
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55 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 55 reviews
5 stars
(26)
4 stars
(21)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(31)
- special occasion(27)
- good for groups(19)
- romantic(17)
- fit for foodies(16)
- great for lunch(11)
Anthony's Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Anthony's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A great Italian restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My husband has fallen in love with this little GEM. We love Italian and think this the best in the city."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Anthony's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always the right choice!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a small group of close friends/family that were meeting for an evening of great food, fun and relaxation. We had only one place in mind, Anthony's, knowing everything would be perfect. And it was as expected...a memorable evening. You just can'e miss with this great place, a true Kansas City Tradition!"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 3 for Anthony's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was good food was good. Reasonable prices."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 4 for Anthony's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Phil's Review
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Worked in the Italian food industry many years here in KC. First experience eating at Anthony's and everything was delightful."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for Anthony's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Disappointed
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I dined by myself and was poorly seated in the bar vs. the main dining room."
Dined on 5/04/2013
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Review 6 for Anthony's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good Neighborhood Restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This restaurant has staying power for a reason--consistently good food and service. It appeared that a lot of the diners were regulars. We were in KC for a concert and Anthony's got the evening off to a great start with their food and service. I would recommend them to others who are looking for no-stress, low-key dining prior to a concert or other event."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Anthony's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is the best Italian food I have ever eaten!!!"
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 8 for Anthony's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food at Anthony's is always
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food at Anthony's is always good."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 9 for Anthony's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Homemade Sauce a treat!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The homemade sauce is a bit sweet but it will grown on you. YUM! We will definitely return when we are in the area."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2008
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Review 10 for Anthony's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Best Marinara Sauce Ive
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Best Marinara Sauce Ive ever had. Will definitely be back."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 11 for Anthony's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very accomodating, was met
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very accomodating, was met at the door with a welcome and a smile. The service was excellent as well as the food.
This was our first time there and will definatley return.
This was our first time there and will definatley return.
On the way out was sent off with a "thank you and "hope you return"
Great customer service.
Great customer service.
Thank you."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 12 for Anthony's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I have always enjoyed Anthony's,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have always enjoyed Anthony's, but the food has slipped some, espedially the pasta side dish- tastes like it is straght out of a can."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
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Review 13 for Anthony's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best Resturant in town
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Best restyrant in town. Great food, great service and get treated like family every time we go!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 14 for Anthony's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We all enjoyed the food. Ample
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We all enjoyed the food. Ample portions and great service."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 15 for Anthony's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Will definitely go back.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Will definitely go back. The place was noisy but that is to be expected."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Anthony's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We loved our first dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We loved our first dinner at Anthony's. Both meals were very good, and the staff was extremely friendly. We had reserved a special booth for our anniversary and found it had been given to someone else, by mistake. Other than that we really liked Anthony's and will be returning."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Anthony's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Don't Miss this KC Tradition!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A true Kansas City Tradition, walking in the door transports you back into another era. Such great "ghosts" along with excellent food and service!"
Dined on 02/18/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 18 for Anthony's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great as always
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"As always the food and service at Anthony's was amazing!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Anthony's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First visit to Anthony's was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"First visit to Anthony's was delightful. Waitress was very helpful about items on the menu and wine selection. The service was timely and the food very tasty. We will definitely return to Anthony's!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Anthony's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was amazing, as always!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was amazing, as always! We were there on a night when Teresa had made one of her famous cheesecakes so was blessed to cash in on that!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 21 for Anthony's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I took my girlfriend to Anthony's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I took my girlfriend to Anthony's on Valentine's Day, and our experience was fantastic! It was a late night dinner, with a reservation at 9 PM. We took it slow, and the server was very accommodating and kind, and did not give a hint of caring that we stayed until they closed at 11. The food was excellent, and the wine was excellent! The ambiance was perfect for the setting, and we had a corner booth tucked away from most other people. The manager stopped by to check that our evening was going well, and the owner of the restaurant introduced himself to us as we left at the end of the night (we were the last ones to leave the restaurant). Could not have been happier with the overall experience!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for Anthony's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service was very nice and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was very nice and friendly! The food was amazing! This was our first time here and we were not disappointed. We enjoyed the ambience and it was a wonderful choice for us to have our Valentines Day at. We will be back!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for Anthony's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
This was our first time going
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our first time going to Anthony's. To be seated in the back room at the back table in the room, with my husband and I looking at the back wall and back door with my daughter and her boyfriend facing us, wasn't the best way to experience a restaurant.
The waiter, Tony was very good but the room was very crowded and he had a hard time trying to get around the tables.
Luckily the food was very good so the whole experience wasn't bad.
If I could sit in the main dining room and not have to face a white wall and back door with the music speaker right above our head playing Frank Sinatra, I might return."
The waiter, Tony was very good but the room was very crowded and he had a hard time trying to get around the tables.
Luckily the food was very good so the whole experience wasn't bad.
If I could sit in the main dining room and not have to face a white wall and back door with the music speaker right above our head playing Frank Sinatra, I might return."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2013
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Anthony's Restaurant
Based on the average of (32) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate