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Lidia's Restaurant vs The American Restaurant
Both restaurants are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, The American Restaurant scores significantly better than Lidia's Restaurant. The American Restaurant comes in at 91 with positive reviews from 6 publications such as Gayot, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.
Lidia's Restaurant
Fodor's
Frommer's
Gayot
Zagat
Where
101 W 22nd St, Ste 100, Kansas City, MO 64108-1954
From $0 /night
Fodor's
"Locals flock to Lidia's for Sunday brunch, which features an antipasti course, entré menu, and dessert buffet."
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Frommer's
"Try the three-pasta sampler, delivered to your plate straight from the kitchen via a frying pan (you can have as much as you wish) or the very popular veal shanks."
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Gayot
14.0
"When the weather is nice, diners can sit on the patio and watch the trains pulling in and out of the station. During the winter, a massive fireplace warms the bar."
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Zagat
4.5
"“Luscious” cooking is matched by an “outstanding” wine list at this upscale Northern Italian “gem”, the Crossroads Arts District outpost of Lidia Bastianich's Northern Italian empire."
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Where
"Located in a historic railroad house near the Union Station, this outpost for TV chef Lidia Bastianich’s cuisine is expansive and inviting."
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The American Restaurant
Frommer's
Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide
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Zagat
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200 East 25th Street, Suite 400, Kansas City, MO 64108
From $60 /night
Frommer's
"One of Kansas City's top fine-dining establishments for more than 35 years, this contemporary, high-ceilinged, glass-enclosed restaurant features the best in regional fare."
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Gayot
14.0
"Contemporary cuisine served in a sumptuous, glass-enclosed room in Kansas City."
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Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The kitchen staff, led by executive chef Michael Corvino (a veteran of Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas), prepares American fare using local seasonal produce."
Fodor's
"Tip fuses contemporary technique with traditional American cuisine; try the olive oil–poached halibut, or horseradish–encrusted rib-eye steak. "
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Zagat
4.5
"This is “what New American food is about” say fans of this “jewel” in Kansas City's Crown Center that's “stood the test of time” with its “fantastic” seasonal menu and “excellent” service."
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