Anthony's Restaurant & Lounge
A Delicious Downtown Tradition
Whether for a quick, comfortable business lunch or a delicious leisurely dinner, Anthony's Restaurant & Lounge in downtown Kansas City is a perfect choice.
This family owned and operated spot has been a local favorite for over 30 years because of its popular mix of terrific Italian and American dishes, as well as its attentive and friendly staff.
The distinctive family recipes have been handed down to Anthony Spino and his brother Vito who have maintained the restaurant's cordial ambience and the high quality of their award-winning menu.
Conveniently located near both the Power & Light District and the River Market, Anthony's features a modestly-priced menu, a wide selection of affordable wines, a full bar and plenty of free parking. Groups of up to forty are welcome for special events.
Irresistible favorites include the delicious Anthony Jr. sugo, and homemade lasagna from their mother, Teresa - both made fresh every morning.
Try them once and Anthony's will become a tradition for your family, as well.
reviews
"We had wonderful service and server. He was all over it without being over the top.
We had a shrimp linguini alfredo special that had the shrimp bumped up a notch. I think they added some shrimp stock to the white sauce... just a touch. It was AWESOME. You better like shrimp, though! lol
The eggplant parm order was due to Joi's review. You have to go with a NYC Italian on these matters, trust me. I like the sweetness of the red sauce because there was an underlying meatiness to it. It reminded me of my aunt Bee's meatball marinara... so it was familiar and warming to me... The eggplant under the sauce and cheese was tasty breaded goodness.
"Had Valentine's Day dinner at Anthony's last night. My first time there, but my boyfriend is a frequenter, I suppose. Love the place... Old Italy. Dark, dimly lit, Italian-esque paintings. It's eclectic.
We had the option of ordering from the regular menu, or the special V-Day menu, and opted to do our own thing. Bread came out nice and warm and soft. It's nothing to brag about, but just good. Our waitress made a great wine recommendation that we both enjoyed. House salads were good. We ordered the traditional lasagna and the tortellini de carlo (cheese tortellini with alfredo, ham, mushrooms, peas). Kind of sharing both plates. They were both delicious. I will say, I like my red sauce a bit sweet, but not everyone does. The sauce on the lasagna was quite sweet, but we liked it. Too stuffed to try any dessert, but maybe next time.
Service was excellent, atmosphere was cozy, plenty of Sinatra coming out of the speakers. We enjoyed ourselves and had a great night, and will definitely be going back."
Renee M., Yelp, 02/15/2012
"Anthony's is one of my favorite restaurants because of its atmosphere. Entering the restaurant is like walking back in time to a classic era, one full of sophistication, intrigue and even a little danger, like Kansas City of yesteryear.
The dining room and lounge are dimly lit to provide a more intimate atmosphere at your table (and to possibly make one guess who you are seated with.) Old lounge songs are piped in to give the room a jovial, yet laid back feel.
The food is 100% Italian. I started off with the fried mozarella, which lasted about five minutes. I had a Pollo au Provolone for my dinner, which was cooked so it was nice and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. [Tonight] everything was perfect. My server was quick and attentive and my entree was straight out of the oven.
If you're going to be around downtown Kansas City and want a dining experience with a little nostalgia, this is the place for you."
Charlie B., Yelp, 12/07/2011
"Anthony's has been a favorite for many years, and it continues to be consistently great - the food is wonderful, the service is always very good, and the atmosphere is fun!"
Open Table Diner, 8/3/2010
"The food is always great. Traditional Italian, and very large portions - you not only pay for dinner that night, but another two lunches after you take it home. There is no other place I go to for Italian food. Cozy, warm and inviting."
Chris, Google Maps, 3/29/2010
"My wife is from an Italian family back East, and we both feel this place takes you back in time to when real Italian food was just like Momma made!"
Roy, Urbanspoon, 10/17/2008
"Wonderful food, omnipresent servers, and a classic Italian restaurant mood. Try the Chicken Fettucini Alfredo!"
Kelly, Google Maps, 11/23/2009
