Although it'll be closing soon, I'm really glad I tried it once we were a whole bunch of items and everything was just amazing. The caviar was incredible. The scallops were great the lettuce dishes with the spicy sauce. I'm still remembering the day and overall I hope the odors open a new place. I would definitely go in a minute and it was the wrong drive because I live in overland park. Service is very accommodating because we actually stayed past closing time and so we can still order drinks although I get the head to close. The ambience is really cool very modern but very subdued read more

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Abel was amazing! Corvino Supper Club was the moment from start to finish. We booked this dinner as a little luxury treat, and baby they delivered. From the vibe to the wine to the plating, it gave sexy grown-up dinner with a side of culinary flex. We started with the chicken fried snails which were wild in the best way. Crunchy, earthy, and topped with something dark and rich that played well against the mossy breading. Very "if you know, you know" energy. The burrata was perfect. Creamy, lush, drizzled with citrusy olive oil, and paired with toast that was charred but not burnt. Like, it understood the assignment. Bonus points for the microgreens. We love a garnish that tries. The asparagus plate was light but layered. Braised fennel, hard-boiled eggs, and that béarnaise? A dream. Balanced, buttery, and spring-forward without being bland. Wine list is thoughtful. We went with red, and it paired beautifully with everything. Our server was kind, knowledgeable, and didn't rush us once. Corvino feels like Kansas City's answer to a date night in Chicago or New York. Elevated without the attitude. Sexy without trying too hard. If you're gonna spend, this is where you do it. read more

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I've been to Corvino many times and am so sad to see them close at the end of the year. I love going here because my husband and I have celebrated many anniversaries here but I will say, the food and service felt like it was different than years past. The service was good but not overly friendly or helpful, plus our last item didn't arrive until much later than the rest of our meal. The burger was great as usual, the cacio e Pepe was really good but the hash browns were disappointing to me. I LOVE their fries but they weren't on the menu anymore, which was a bummer. I also had a seasonal tequila cocktail and it was overly sweet, I couldn't finish it. The ambiance was great but I also missed the live music performance. read more

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Service was great, this is a fun spot with live pianist on Saturday night. Can't wait to visit again Food: Something unique about this place is the food you order comes out as it is finished. - Frites with ailoi were a table pleaser. - Asparagus: we nicely cooked, not to soft, not too hard- I really l loved the pickled egg that came with it as well. - Pork chop: came with the most amazing apple butter/ Sriracha type sauce. This was so good I was recommend and probably would order again. Drinks: - Supper club old fashioned: REALLY smooth. I'm not a typical drinker and this really hit for me. - Expresso Martini: it was good, nothing out out this world but a staple that they did well. read more

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A must stop if you're in Kansas City!! Great ambience and inventive menu. We were in KC for just one night before flying out after a family reunion in central Kansas, and were really impressed. Very cool design in the space with super tall ceilings and dark ambience. I would definitely go back next time I'm passing through! Very attentive waitress as well, although it was a Tuesday. read more

We had an amazing time at Corvino for our anniversary & valentine. The server was great to offer something special drinks without alcohol, and noticed the details that I didn't order the alcoholic drinks, great attention to details of the customers. The food are just right for two people and have great taste and different choices. The dessert was so good. read more

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I went to Corvino to meet up with a friend for apps, drinks, and dinner and it was to die for. I've been to Corvino before but it had been some time so I was excited to get back and try it again. Every dish was phenomenal. We started with drinks, I had the Flamboyance and she had the Touch & Go. Both were incredible - the most perfect refreshing cocktails to start the evening. We then grabbed a few apps: having the Seaweed Donuts, Raw Oysters, and Chicken Fried Snails. For dinner we then had the Shrimp Rice and Black Cod. We devoured it all and it's so nice that they make everything easy to share! Our waiter was incredible - he checked in regularly but also gave us time to chit chat and enjoy each bite. He was incredibly mindful of my dietary restrictions and I couldn't be more grateful! As it was a Monday, it was a quieter evening in the restaurant but it was perfect so we didn't feel rushed as we grabbed over delicious food! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming and the perfect spot for an evening catching up with friends or a date night! Highly recommend! read more

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Honestly... I was quite disappointed. But, I'll put a disclaimer and say that I've eaten in a lot of different cities domestically and internationally. We ordered the: burrata, rigatoni, fried chicken, and coconut pavlova. The burrata with meyer lemon was too lemony in my opinion. The balance of flavors was wrong. I love a strong lemon, but when paired with something delicate like burrata, you lose the subtleties in the burrata that are so delicious when respected. The rigatoni was not good. The pasta sauce was watery and bland. Where was the "spicy tomato" or "herb pistou" that described the rigatoni on the menu? I'm okay with a minimalist flavor profile, but I have to at least taste each component somewhat, right? To add salt to the wound, the calamari were tough, reminiscent of rubber-band rings. The fried chicken was probably the best dish of the night, though that's not saying much. It was served almost room temperature, which is not ideal. However, the flavor of the breading and meat was its saving grace. The coconut pavlova tasted of too much artificial coconut extract. Again, the balance of flavors was off. I was hoping for a symphony of textures, and it was rather boring. Overall, for what you're paying, you're better off going elsewhere. Money is so hard to come by these days, and it doesn't pay to go to a restaurant that tries so hard at being new and fresh with a rotating menu when each item hasn't been worked to perfection. read more

Corvino's been open for a while and I hadn't been other than ordering a Ravenous burger during their 2020 popup. I was excited when my wife was given a gift card so I had an excuse to come by. The whole experience was very nice: the music, service, food and drinks. We ordered about six plates to share between the two of us, and that might've been too much. We ended up being too full for dessert. The pictures in this review were my favorite items of the visit. read more

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I finally came here during their last month of service after multiple recommendations. I had previously gone to their burger spot (ravenous) before it closed inside parlor and loved their burgers. When I came to corvino, the vibe is dramatically different than ravenous. The restaurant is lit with intention to set the mood as a supper club. The staff were quick to seat us to song bird (their concept next door) while we waited for our table. I didn't get much interaction with the wait staff at song bird as they looked very short staffed busy taking orders and making drinks. I got the Julius to drink at songbird and was not the biggest fan of the flavors it brought. We got our table about 30 minutes after our reservation time and had a much better experience with the wait staff once we were seated inside the restaurant. Everything is shareable, so we went ahead and started with the sweet potato, hasbrowns and sour dough loaf with cultured butter. I kept hearing the rave about the fried chicken so I went ahead and got that along with our waitress's recommendation of the rigatoni bolognese. Both dishes were phenomenal and the bolognese was perfectly spiced with the meat. Honorable mentions go to the sweet potatoes w/harissa as that was my favorite dish I got that night! It was perfectly balanced and offered a sweet and spicy contrast. Overall, a great experience at corvino. I can't wait to see what they do next! read more

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My husband and I celebrated our anniversary at Corvino, and it was the perfect choice for our special night. This was actually our second time dining here for our anniversary, and the experience was just as memorable as the first. The atmosphere is always so elegant and intimate. We started our meal with the caviar and seaweed puffs, a unique and delicious combination that set a fantastic tone for the evening. We then shared the crispy ribs, which were a definite highlight--perfectly cooked with an incredible, savory flavor. The pork chop was another showstopper; it was juicy, tender, and had a wonderful, crispy crust that I'm still thinking about. To top it all off, dessert was a fantastic way to end the night. We enjoyed a deconstructed apple pie, which was a creative and absolutely delicious twist on a classic. The staff also surprised us with something special for our anniversary, which was a lovely and thoughtful touch that made our celebration even more memorable. The service was impeccable throughout the entire meal, and the attention to detail is what truly sets Corvino apart. If you're looking for an amazing dining experience in Kansas City for a special occasion (or any occasion!), I can't recommend Corvino enough. read more

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Just fantastic! I held a small dinner party here and we had the semi private room in the back. Genny was the coordinator and she was so easy to work with. Responded right away and made it such an easy process. Eddie and his team took care of us for the evening and the food and drinks were perfect! We had three shared appetizers, three main dishes and dessert. For me, the fried chicken was the BEST fried chicken I've had. So juicy, so crispy, just heavenly. I'm only in Kansas City a few times a year and I swear on everything, I'll be eating here each time. read more

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2 stars because our server was kind and the restaurant is very clean. That's pretty much it. The food is extremely overpriced and nothing was good. Like, nothing. Yes, the server recommended that we order three dishes for every person at the table, so I know that these dishes are meant to be shared. There were 3 of us and 2 of us are on GLP1 medication that doesn't allow us to put down a lot of food, but we ordered 8 dishes as opposed the recommendation of 9. Regardless the dishes that came out were RIDICULOUSLY SMALL. Every single one. $28 for a tiny, TINY bowl of pasta. It was comical, actually. My friends and I couldn't stop laughing because we've seen kid's Mac and cheese at any local restaurant bigger than this pasta. Each one of literally had a bite and it was gone. To add insult to injury, we all agreed that it tasted like hamburger helper. Nothing was memorable except my exceptionally crispy Diet Coke. Ya'll have gotta be kidding me. Oh, we paid about $200 and then got Taco Bell after. read more

Food was AMAZING. Everything was super flavorful, fun to share with table and try lots of things. They say 3-4 items per person to make sure you're full, but honestly 2-3 per person would probably be just fine. Service was good at beginning of dinner, but decreased as we stayed. Kept forgetting to bring back utensils that they cleared and also forgot to bring a food item (that the server recommended). Anyways, I'll give benefit of doubt since it was busy! Ambiance was great. Good for celebrations. We will be back. read more

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Overall good restaurant, menu seems a bit underwhelming but it's very focused on flavors which are fantastic. The shells was my favorite dish by far. It is very loud inside with the band playing just an fyi. Service was alright took like 30 minutes for our server to come back after giving us our food. read more

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We went to dinner here, then Songbird Lounge after (entrance behind the host desk). For dinner, the seaweed donuts and shrimp toast are just as good as ever! We also loved the Chinese broccoli, and poached salmon and liked the lasagna. I didn't care for the Brussels sprouts in the mustard vinaigrette but my husband did. For drinks I had the Love Letter which was nice, but the Pinky Promise absolutely stole my heart! I forget what we ordered at Songbird but ohhh the drinks were delicious. read more

I really am between 3 and 4 stars here, I really don't get the hype about this place besides the experience itself. The inside is gorgeous and there was a live piano player the whole time we ate which was cool. Our waitress was very friendly. To drink, I did the In Bloom which was very good. We started with the fried green beans which were alright, the sauce that came with it was amazing. Next we did the sourdough which was good. We both settled for the burgers because I've heard people rave about them but they were just fine, nothing special. Honestly I thought they were a little too charred. I did an affogato for dessert which was good. It's a nice place but in my opinion, a little overrated read more

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I dined at Corvino on a recommendation to try the Seaweed Donuts with Trout Roe & Cream. It was unlike anything I've ever tasted, much like everything else I ordered at Corvino. The seaweed donut had an umami taste that combined so well with the creaminess of the cream with trout roe. Delicious. Another dish I recommend is the Rock Shrimp Toast. It's an English muffin topped with whipped chicken liver, mustard seed, dill, and pickled rock shrimp. It was decadent with so many flavors and textures from the crispiness of the English muffin to the meatiness of the shrimp and the smoothness of the chicken liver mousse. Again, very unique and unlike anything I've tried before. Besides the food, the ambiance is sleek and sophisticated. I enjoyed the music of Brant Jester on the piano. My servers at the bar, Alex and Richard, were so helpful in recommending dishes and drinks. If you want to impress someone Corvino is the place to go for dinner in Kansas City. read more

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I had been looking forward to celebrating my birthday here on Sunday, August 24th, as a change from my usual spot at Eddie V's, but unfortunately, the experience fell short of expectations. We started with the seaweed doughnuts with roe, which were surprisingly bland, especially given the naturally umami flavor of seaweed. Next, we tried the scallop tostada and shrimp rice. The shrimp rice was enjoyable, though portions were quite small barely enough for a taste per person. The scallop tostada, however, was extremely spicy, and I did not enjoy it. When I asked if we could swap the tostada for another order of shrimp rice, I was told this wasn't possible because each dish is "made to order." While I understand dishes are prepared fresh, I found this policy ridiculous given that all restaurants make food to order. A manager was supposed to address the situation but never approached our table, after watching the waitresses walk past the table for 10-15 minutes. Ultimately, we requested the check and left feeling hungry and underwhelmed. While I hope the kitchen and service improve, this visit was disappointing given the anticipation and the occasion. 0 out of 10 Also, the venue no longer has live jazz performances and should specify this on the website to promote transparency. read more

The setting has a very upscale feel and the price tag matches the feel. The service was exceptional! Wait staff was super knowledgeable and helpful. Let me say our food was fine, we enjoyed it but not sure I'd come back. The oysters were hands down the best cooked or broiled oysters we'd ever had, the beet salad was just "ok" but not super flavorful, the salmon was a good combination of flavors and was cooked perfect. I'd heard the burger was one of the best in town and it wouldn't even be in my top five. It was fine as were the fries but wouldn't come back for either. It was good experience but not someplace I'd come back too based on price versus value. read more

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Corvino offers a thoughtful small plate dining experience. Don't go expecting big portions, but everything is full of flavor and beautifully presented. Eddie paired my drink perfectly. The Touch and Go was spicy and delicious. Favorites were the trout roe cream with seaweed donuts & the burrata with meyer lemon sauce, thanks to Manager Genny. Aleigha, Dining Coordinator, guided us through the menu and brought great insight. See her if you're planning something special. Great place for date or hosting large groups. read more

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Delightful Menu, Impeccable Service, Live Music ( can be Loud ) Make sure your table is happy sharing! The menu is meant to be shared together and if you aren't with amenable people, it's gonna be less fun... Seaweed Donuts, Steak Tartare, and Fried Chicken are my favorites ( enjoyed in that order ). I was impressed by the number and quality of their non-alcoholic cocktails. The Live band started at 8 and our table was next to the stage, so it was very present, but we just had to pause conversation occasionally. read more

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Corvino was excellent! The restaurant is dark and moody - great spot for a date night. They had a pianist but the music wasn't too loud to drown out any conversation. My friend and I shared 6 small plates and 2 desserts. It ended up being the perfect amount of food. The standout dishes were the roasted carrots, the fried rice, seaweed donuts, and the caramel apple dessert. All were addicting! The only dish we weren't a fan of was the radicchio salad. It was a little too bitter for our liking. All the dishes were inventive and sharable. The food was coursed perfectly. It didn't feel like a quick meal. We also accidentally came during their happy hour which meant all our food and drinks were 25% off. Amazing. read more

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If you are looking for an upscale restaurant with good food and great cocktails then this is the place for you. We sat at the bar on Saturday and were welcomed with smiles from every bartender and great conversation! Each one had a recommendation from the menu and they all didn't disappoint. The pork ribs had a ton of flavor and the peanuts made it for the crunch factor. Check it out for sure! read more

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My absolute favorite restaurant experience in Kansas City is closing We had to go one last time. The experience- exquisite. Alex our hostess was, as always, unbelievably amazing. The chef outdid himself. The food - out of this world. The service - incredible. The venue is outstanding. Beautifully laid out. I will truly miss the tasting room but am honored we were gifted to sit at the chefs table one last time. Chef Corvino has ambitious plans for the future. I am excited for the future and look forward to returning. Thank you Chef Corvino, Alex, Laura, and the entire team. Bravo!!! I look forward to the future and returning soon!! read more

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I had dinner at Corvino last night while I was in Kansas City for a conference. Since it was a solo dinner, I decided to sit at the bar, which was comfortable and had a view of the kitchen for a little entertainment. The service was exceptional (the staff member at the bar while I ate my dinner was really friendly, welcoming, and helpful - even recommended some other businesses I could check out while I was in KC). The restaurant is elegant and modern, too. But it's really all about the food, right? And the food was really good. I wanted pretty much everything on the menu, but I tried to stick to a lighter menu since I was eating solo and couldn't share the food I ordered! I tried their seaweed donuts (brioche donuts tossed in seaweed and served with trout roe creme fraiche), a green salad (with bread crumbs, olive, dehydrated ham, and buttermilk vinaigrette), shells (house made pasta with tomato, shrimp, and Parmesan foam), and affogato (with tiramisu semifreddo, madeira, chocolate, and pine nut). Everything was really good. The seaweed donuts were savory and fun; the salad's breadcrumb/dehydrated ham mixture kind of blew my mind; and the pasta was a delicious. I would absolutely return to Corvino to try more of their inventive menu! A great meal that left me really impressed with KC's culinary scene (I had just a couple of meals while I was here for my conference, and they all impressed)! read more

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There are plenty of new restaurants opening in the KC Metro these days, but in my opinion, Corvino is still the hottest shop on the block. The setting is beautiful, the staff is so helpful, and (most importantly), the menu is interesting and innovative without being pretentious. If it sounds like I love Corvino, it's because I do. If you're trying to decide between The Town Co, the Antler Room, and Corvino, I would say: - Choose Corvino if you have a large party and/or you tend to favor East Asian influences in your New American dishes, with some plays on French and American classics. Think XO sauce, dashi, and yuzu, accompanied by riffs on traditional pastas, fried chicken and burgers, oysters, and ribeye. - The Antler Room is a more intimate setting (not good for parties with 4+ people), and its flavor profile is new American with influences from South Asia, Japan, Italy, and North Africa. Think risotto, lamb shank, miso, shokupan, harissa, raita, daal, pistachios, olives, and very serious pastas. Their dishes tend to seem more deconstructed / avant garde, whereas most of Corvino's offerings are recognizable as stand-alone dishes. - Personally, I'm not a huge fan of The Town Co. because I haven't had a lot of truly great meals there, and the ambiance falls short of both Corvino and the Antler Room, but it can seat parties a bit larger than the Antler Room can, and some people do enjoy this restaurant quite a bit. The flavor profile is new American-French, with some Spanish and Italian notes. Think duck, hollandaise, oregano, shallots, fennel, charred octopus, crudo. It's more traditional and consistent in its menu than the other two options. FIRST TIME TIPS AND TRICKS - Corvino's Supper Club is, in my opinion, the best way to try this restaurant. That way, you can sample what appeals to you from the menu without breaking the bank. - Happy Hour is daily from 4pm to 5:30pm, and everything on the menu is 25% off, with the exception of items over $100. Note that to get the Happy Hour price, your items must be in a certain deadline. Ask your server if you think you're going to cut it close. If you decide to order more items later on, the discount will still apply to items ordered during Happy Hour, but not items ordered after. - I would recommend making a reservation, especially for larger parties, but I wouldn't say you *need* one to get a table on a weekday night - Noise level is low to moderate SAMPLING THE MENU It's difficult to give menu recommendations since the menu changes so frequently, but the staff are excellent at giving recommendations on both food and wine, so don't hesitate to ask them. Here's a rundown of what I ordered on my last visit: Seaweed Donuts - love, absolute classic. It's a savory roll that is so fluffy and pairs well with the creamy, salty trout roe cream. Would recommend to anyone Watermelon - the chips taste like elevated Taki's. I enjoyed the contrast with the lightness and the sweetness of the watermelon against the salty, sour crunch of the chips, but other people in my group didn't love it as much Crispy Pork Ribs - *love* fish sauce caramel, and the pork ribs were perfectly cooked. If this is up your alley, would definitely point you to Waldo Thai as well Corn Agnolotti - really liked the sweetness of the corn here and generally thought it paired well, but wasn't the biggest fan of the mushrooms here. If you really like mushrooms, this is the dish for you. Whole Branzino - deboned well and cooked right up until the fish became perfectly flaky. Crispy and delicate and delicious Beef Tartare - Not as well-balanced as I would've hoped. It was much stronger and more mustardy than I anticipated, could've passed on this one Chocolate Crème Brulee - I've never had a chocolate crème brulee before, and this one set a high bar. The chocolate flavor was smooth and custardy and paired unexpectedly well with the smokiness of the crust read more

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Ambiance (5/5) The ambiance was great. They had nice mood lighting, a nice lit up bar, and some live music to set the tone. The lighting was a bit too dark and I'm sure most people won't like that but I didn't mind it. Service (5/5) They give you new plates and cutlery for each dish and our waitress was very inviting. Food (4/5) I love the variety and innovation that each dish from the menu brings but in my opinion too experience for what they are offering. The prices can be a lot better, however for one of the few fine finding places here in KC, this one definitely is a great one. read more

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An Absolutely Perfect Brunch. I am visiting town for a wedding and could not be happier with my Corvino experience. Let's talk about the perfect: Host staff. Live jazz. Bloody Mary. Lemon meringue croissant. Vibe. Decor. Sticky buns. Asparagus salad. Avocado Benedict w chili crunch. Breakfast cheeseburger. Wait staff. ALL PERFECT. NOTHING disappointed. I am a total diva and this brunch had me shook. Got to chat with Erin (manager) and she could not have been more kind and accommodating. I guess the brunch is new and when people figure out that it is this kind of quality you will not be able to get a seat. I have to add I am a croissant connoisseur and the lemon meringue croissant was one the BEST I've ever had. Just STELLAR all around. BE IN THE KNOW: CORVINO!!! read more

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Got lucky as a walk-in during happy hour when items under $100 are 25% off, which made it worth it. I'm not sure if most of these dishes would be worth it at full price. Drawing a comparison to Novel, I wouldn't say Corvino comes out on top, although my boyfriend thinks Novel has more "novel" dishes. Either way, Corvino is definitely a decent small plates/finer dining place in KC. However, I'm struggling to write this review because I don't have any strong impressions of the food, just vague feelings or no memory of the flavors at all. I didn't drink any alcohol so I blame my friends for being such distracting company. Seaweed donuts: Had to try these because they were ranked by the NYT...They seem pretty unique and tasted good, but I don't know if they're worth full price. If you like roe, you'd probably like this. The combination of cream, roe, and decently fluffy donut (like a bigger beignet) worked well. The donut was borderline too much dough, so it was well balanced. I would love the donuts and cream just by themselves. I actually wanted to save the cream and roe for a later dish, but my plate was cleared without my input, which was strange because I'd moved a large amount of cream and roe to my plate specifically. Rock shrimp toast: This was definitely one of my favorites. Gnocchi: This was fine, maybe even good? I can't remember. Whole fried chicken: I thought this wasn't anything notable but the friends I was with marked it as one of their standout dishes. The pickles were good and the accompanying sauce was spicy. Focaccia: This was fine. I can't remember much about the flavor standing out, but I was so hungry by this point. I think it was denser than I would've liked. Pork ribs: Nice textures and mix of flavors. Possibly worth ordering. House fries: Considering I remember nothing of this, pretty forgettable. I didn't like the aioli it came with. Pavlova: Good if you like pavlova, but nothing noteworthy. Green apple: The cajeta flavor didn't really come through, but I liked it. read more

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What a gem in KC. I am in town this weekend for a wedding and staying in crossroads. A suggested this place for dinner. We were able to walk in late Friday night, without a reservation. Let me start out by saying that the restaurant is stunning with its all black/gray interior, a very modern yet minimalistic. They had an amazing live band that night that added to the ambiance. We only sampled two items because we didn't have much of an appetite but both dishes and drinks were 10/10. We got this watermelon And miso cracker dish that was incredible and gnocchi. I have to say it was probably the best gnocchi dish I've ever tasted! It tasted like a deconstructed pizza! Highly recommend this spot in KC if you are looking for an upscale dining experience with amazing food. read more

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We had reservations for my birthday a few weeks ago (I had stalked the web site into mid-April to get early May reservations). Upon arrival, we had a short wait but were seated soon after. Our server offered both still and sparkling water and refilled it throughout the meal. I was really impressed with the live music! A pianist played and sang a fantastic set list, and I found myself singing through most of the meal! She sang songs like "Buddy Holly" by Weezer, "Somewhere Only We Know" by Keane, "Paper Bag" by Fiona Apple, and other songs obscure and classic. We ordered six dishes to mostly share with each other. Unfortunately, the uni toast was sold out so I was a little bummed about that. We ordered the seaweed donuts with trout roe and cream, ricotta and peas with lemon and mint, sourdough bread with cultured butter, sablefish ravioli with sunchoke and beech mushroom in brown butter dashi, ora king salmon with almond miso and soubise, and crispy pork ribs with fish sauce and crushed peanuts (Eric R. ate that since I do not eat pork). We enjoyed everything very much. I thought the seaweed donuts were especially delicious. We did not try any drinks since we did the last Boulevard tour right before this and had enough alcohol for the day. For dessert, they gave me a free birthday dessert (dark chocolate sorbet) and we also ordered "milk and cookies" and the horchata ice cream with forbidden black rice, tonka bean, and dulce crunch. We were stuffed and happy, and our meal ended right after the wonderful entertainer's set. This was a lovely meal for a special occasion! read more

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This was the first I had heard of this place, and I was taken out for a 10 course tasting paired with wine, and let me tell you, it was an experience for sure. Now, before I get into the food and my take, let me tell you a little bit about the time we had. Very attentive staff without being pushy or any of that stuff you see at lower end establishments. They were friendly, knowledgeable, and courteous. My only critique is that they spoke a little too softly sometimes. The ambiance in the tasting room was quiet and cozy. We could hear the jazz in the other room, which was a nice add, honestly. It's a bit nicer, so wear your nice clothes (no, your hoodie isn't nice and jeans are a no-go). Now we get to the food, I'm gonna be as kind as I can cause this was a gift. I tried so many new things, and I gave them each at least a second bite each. I guess it was seafood night for the tasting room, and mushrooms are a part of everything? It's unfortunate that I don't like fish in general cause that was 80% of the ingredients. The rest I admit was my picky palate wasted on the food cause America likes to put sugar in everything And they love their oil, there was enough oil throughout thr evening that they could have supplied the tanks in ww2 Overall, I loved the expiernce, but the food left me wanting and I'm not sure why the price point was as high as it was for the what was served i mean other than the caviar (which is now checked off my bucket list despite me never wanting to check it off ) and the truffles. It seemed high in comparison to other places that do similar things in Vegas even. Oh well, maybe that's my uncultured self talking. Overall Service 5 stars Ambiance 5 stars Food: 2 stars read more

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Go. If there is one place to dine in KC book an evening at Corvino. Both my wife and I can cook and do it well. Many times dining out at "fine dining" establishments I'm like meh.. it's ok but I'd rather have Gus's or Slyman's or some other not expensive but just bloody good food. Corvino is the real deal, totally creative, its own thing and amazeballs good. I wanted to try everything and we did damage to 80% of that menu, all 7 of us loved every dish, not a deviator in the bunch. Service was spot on in every way nothing more needs to be said on that. We had a great table, we all remarked at how nice the space was and well everyone was an interior designer so there's that. Go, make the reservation now and go. read more

My friends and I were abruptly and rudely asked to leave our table because "the other party is here". We were given no warning, just told to leave. No mention of a timed table on our reservation. Such a shame. read more

**I want to start by acknowledging that I've only ever had drinks and dessert at Corvino, so if you're hoping for advice on food, this is not the review for you! ** At this point, I've been to Corvino four times... And each time has been around 9 pm on weekends. I really like the lounge feel of the atmosphere, and I've always been treated really well by everyone when I've gone! Because I've only ever gone for drinks and dessert, I've always sat at the bar, which has been great. From the bar, you get a really good view of the live music on stage (you can check online to see who is playing if you decide to go!). The music has always been an added bonus to the ambiance, and I've loved all the performers! I've had a few desserts, and they are always fine, but I guess I'm more interested in the drinks than the desserts. Last time I went, we got the lemon tart, which was good, but it was a bit small to split with three people, and the ricotta whip was an interesting taste for sure. Now for the drinks: my favorite part. First of all, if you're lucky, you'll come in/get served by Andrew. The man can do no wrong with drinks and is super inventive if you have an idea of what you want but want a surprise. Three of the four times I've gone, he's been serving my area of the bar, and I almost can't help but get a surprise drink from him because I can't wait to see what he comes up with next. That being said, I've also had the old fashioned (good if you are someone who likes those!) and last time I got the Maria Sabia which was a nice combo of tart and a little sweetness, with a bit of sage-y goodness--definitely recommend if you are not a super sweet drink person. Looking forward to going back for the ambiance and cocktails. Maybe someday I'll update my review with food, but I can tell you that would probably be for a very special occasion! Thanks, Corvino, for those late night chill vibes! read more

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Corvino is always a solid choice for dinner in the Crossroads. This time went for a weekday happy hour, which is 25% off menu items from 4-5:30 PM (excluding items more than $100). We sat at the bar and started with drinks, I had the Aquinas, as I'm a gin lover and it was quite tasty with subtle Autumn vibes. For food, we shared several dishes including the famous seafood donuts with trout roe and cream, the perfect amount of ocean to taste. We also shared the house favorite cheeseburger and fries as well as the pumpkin agnolotti. Don't think you can go wrong with choosing any of the menu items. To finish off our meal we ordered the Milk & Cookies dessert, which is so tasty and gives off childhood nostalgia from growing up wanting warm cookies and milk. Service was spot on and ambience of course is beautiful as always in the dark, intimate environment with live music in the background. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for nice dinner and drinks. I have yet to do the tasting menu but will definitely be trying in the future. Sorry no pictures this time. read more

My new favorite restaurant. The quality exceeded my expectations. It is a pricey, but worth every single penny! Go at happy hour between 4-5:30pm. 25% off your tab. Highly recommended crispy pork & oysters read more

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Okay so this is sure to ruffle some feathers but I can't get onboard with Corvino as the best restaurant in KC. Is it fancy? Yes. Is it interesting? Sure. Is it the best food I've had in this city? not to me. I stopped in about a month ago for a dry January happy hour to sample some mocktails and small plates and catch up with a good friend. From the start the vibe was just off for me. Maybe it was an off night? I walked in and said that I thought my friend had made a reservation to find out that they don't take reservations prior to 6. I looked around, saw that the place was pretty empty and said okay, well there are two of us and the hostess then told me to return at 6. I then had to let her know that well no, we were hoping to dine now, for happy hour. She seemed a bit less confused at this point and then told me I could find myself a seat at the bar. My friend showed up, we started chatting and ordered a few small plates to share, and a few mocktails to try between us. Now, the mocktails were fine. No shade there. I think it's hard to make a great mocktail and they were enjoyable. Now to the real beef I have which is with the famed seaweed donuts. If my memory serves me correctly they were around $20 and you get maybe five beignet style donuts covered in a seawood dust (for lack of better wording here) and a side of roe in a cream sauce. I should probably disclaim that the idea of seawood donuts was not super appealing to me, but the NYT said this was one of the best foods their food editor ever ate so I felt compelled to try it. In my mind if you are ranked the best place to eat and one of your dishes has national acclaim it should be really remarkable. Maybe my expectations were too high, but I thought the donuts just okay. They tasted like the donuts I used to make with my grandma when I was a kid, which granted were delicious, but like they were just standard donuts topped with a fishy flavor and caviar to be fancy. The roe I also didn't really care for. It was alright. After that I was legitimately disappointed but we continued to sample more, like the gnocchi, focaccia, and fries. All were fine, with the focaccia being the best to me. My friend and I thought everything was way over salted and while it was pretty good, nothing stood out to us as being worth the money. I think I'll return, try some cocktails off of their cocktail menu and do a full on dinner with tons of plates at some point to give them another go, but I will warn you if you're like me and you're thinking the seaweed donuts will "wow" you - they probably won't. They will indeed a be a donut, granted a well fried donut, topped with fish dust and caviar. read more

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They say the dishes are meant to be shared and called it "family style" but we paid $200+ for 4 people and we all walked out hungry. The portions are tiny for the price. A $28 rigatoni dish came in a bowl that would be great for my 5 year old's cereal. We asked the waiter about the portion sizes and he was speechless. Ashamed. Skip this place if you're hungry... read more