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Garozzo's Ristorante

526 Harrison St, Kansas City, MO 64106-1262
(816) 221-2455
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Ranked #50 of 886 restaurants in Kansas City
Price range: $21 - $31
Cuisines: Italian
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Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Missouri & Harrison
Transit: KC Metro
Description: • Michael Garozzo, his wife Marguerite and their four daughters own and operate Kansas City's most awarded and popular Italian restaurant. Garozzo's boasts fine dining cuisine, moderately priced, in a family atmosphere. The restaurant is Zagat rated as one of the top Italian restaurants in the country, a Kansas City dining tradition for nearly 20 years. Garozzo's is where their signature dish Chicken Spiedini began, now often imitated and never duplicated around town; Garozzo's has made Chicken Spiedini a Kansas City staple. The Garozzo family and staff welcome you to any of four locations in the Kansas City area for a true Italian dining experience.
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Kansas
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38 reviews 38 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Garozzo's never disappoints me. I had a business lunch there yesterday and it was excellent as usual. Tasty, hot, and fast.

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Overland Park, Kansas
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16 reviews 16 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

We have brought guests to this restuarant in the past and don't understand why it is popular. Service was very poor and the food was ok but not great.

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Overland Park, Kansas, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

I am extremely fond of their food. But, I can't say the same about their service. We went to the Kansas City location for a party dinner in a group of 12- service was slow, they threatened to take a table away when a part of our group did not arrive on time and they do not let you sit... More

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Kansas City, Missouri
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29 reviews 29 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Whenever we take out-of-towners to this restaurant, we mildly suggest they get the 3-Way Pasta and then watch their faces when it comes to the table...this dish should be featured on Man vs Food on the Travel Channel. My favorite, however, is the Chicken Spedini - WOW! Some of the sauces at Garozzo's are named after Mike Garozzo's daughters. This... More

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Kansas City, Missouri
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32 reviews 32 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Great neighborhood Italian restaurant, started in 1989. They have four locations in town, but the original on Harrison is still the best for food, service, and atmosphere. St. Louisans will swear they're on The Hill. Anybody famous who eats Italian in KC comes here--walls are covered with pix of celebrity customers. Their house salad is great, they have a house... More

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Merriam, Kansas
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56 reviews 56 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Very good food. Great friendly service. Prices are reasonable. Try the Chicken Spadini. Good happy hour.

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Osage City, Kansas
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55 reviews 55 reviews
45 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013 via mobile

This was our first time at this KC original Italian restaurant. We called late and they worked in a party of six. We had a great time. We started with great bread, seasoned olive oil, calamari, and stuffed artichokes. We added two nice, reasonably priced bottles of vine. Since it was lent we hit the fish and pasta. The servings... More

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Kansas City, USA
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50 reviews 50 reviews
39 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

Mostly breaded items on the menu and they all tend to taste the same. There are much better Italian restaurants in the city, we don't understand why this restuarant is so popular

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Kansas City
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

Great staff..Bridget rocks..food and wine..wow..side order we love is Michael G's Cavatelli..Chicken Spedini & Steak Modega..can't go wrong for entree...and finish with a Cafe Garozzo or Grappa...

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ASHLAND
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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

We were a group of six on a Saturday night who called late for a reservation. They were very accommodating and got us in close to when we wanted. The wait time in the bar was fun, the dining experience was excellent. Great food, friendly and efficient staff, and a pleasant atmosphere. The seafood ravioli was the best I've ever... More

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