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    il Modo

    3.7 (161 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Kisha C.

    Had dinner with my coworkers and the food was amazing! Please make reservations or you'll be waiting for the inside is not that big. Definitely worth visiting!!

    Burrata appetizer
    Liz G.

    It's so rare these days to find a great hotel-attached restaurant in a nice hotel that still has an affordable brunch menu. Il Modo at the Kimpton in Downtown Fort Worth is that rare find! Sunday brunch doesn't limit you to just the breakfast menu, so if you want a more substantial meal, go for it. Hubby had the Steak and eggs. It comes with their roasted potatoes, but he was able to substitute avocado. I got their burrata appetizer with sourdough slices and this delicious cherry compote along with their roasted Brussels Sprouts. They roast pearl onions in with the Sprouts and it kicks it up a notch or two. Our server, I believe her name was Faith, was definitely a busy woman, but she always made the time to check in and get us the things we needed. Valet parking is available for $10 with a stamp from the restaurant and they were quick even with us being there at hotel check out time. We'll definitely be back.

    Linguini Carbonara

    Linguine Carbonara! Legit AMAZING. Pasta was SUPER FRESH. The Burrata was delicious. I do prefer it with tomato and basil, but the fruit is an interesting twist. My server was perfect. Very polite and just the right amount of attentive. The interior is chic, clean, modern. Because it's downtown, parking is a challenge. I went on a Monday and parked about a block away at a meter and strolled 6 minutes to the front door. I've added this to my top two Italian restaurants in Fort Worth.

    Brunch Pizza*
    Kathy V.

    Food: the calamari was really good with the dipping sauce not sure what the cream sauce was but it was good. The marinara sauce has a kick to it. The arugula and the peppers that it came with were so good. I had the brunch pizza. It wasn't bad but wasn't great a little on the saltier side. Service: they took care of us. Ambience: nice place had a bar more of a lounge vibe. I would try to go back again.

    Capellini
    Hannah M.

    The service here is so great! Our server was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and made this visit a great birthday experience. We got the Tuscan sunset and the il lago for our drinks. Both 10/10. The meatballs were soft and flavorful and the sauce had a nice little kick. We got the sea food capellini which was also great. It came with clams, shrimp, and calamari and made for a great combo. We also got a tiramisu and you could really taste the espresso in it which I loved. It was over all a great experience down to the food and service. This did not affect my experience just adding a tip for parking! If you are doing vallet, tell them 20 minutes before you leave to retrieve the car especially on a weekend because you might have to wait a while. There are also many walkable parking spots near by as well.

    Braised Short Rib*
    Seung L.

    Il Modo is small but nice and cozy little restaurant. We went on Valentine's Day so both the kitchen and the bar were backed up and slow. The server was very nice and professional. We started with crispy calamari and grilled octopus and they were the stars on the evening. They were delicious. We ordered braised short rib, Pappardelle, and diver scallop risotto. The short rib and Pappardelle were under seasoned. The diver scallop risotto was slightly undercooked. The food was good but just few problems. It was a lovely night out for Valentine's Day.

    Veal Cheek
    Mark B.

    My lady and I were feeling in the mood for Italian and decided to come here, as it was close to where we live and seemed to have good reviews. We were both very pleasantly surprised. The drinks were very good and the service was top notch. As a New Yorker who has been on the search for a good pizza since moving to Texas several years ago, I think the pizza left much to be desired, but that's okay. The meatballs were excellent and the veal cheek was exceptional. Overall would definitely recommend and we will be back.

    Teresa R.

    My granddaughter is visiting and I wanted her to see some of Fort Worth so we walked around near Sundance Square. She wanted Italian and found il Modo in the Kimpton Harper hotel. It was a short walk down a lovely street. Lunch on this Saturday wasn't busy so we were seated right away. I tried the Aperol Spritz $11 and it was really nice. We shared some calamari $18 (not real tasty but not overly bland) and Meatballs $16 (larger than I expected and a little too much sauce, which is better than dry). I loved the seating. I prefer to sit in a booth but my granddaughter grabbed it. My seat was so comfortable that I didn't mind it a bit! We could see a bit of the street out the windows, really nice. She ordered a margherita pizza $15 but it seemed each time she tried to pick up a slice, all the toppings came off, so it was a little clumsy to eat but she enjoyed the flavors. We each enjoyed dessert - I had the cannoli $9. It was good and the fruit served with it was fresh. She ordered the creme brulee $10 and I had a taste - yum! The custard was lovely and the topping crusted perfectly. I appreciate a little more attention when a restaurant isn't busy and our server checked on us often. I believe even the manager passed by and asked how everything was. So I have to give this visit 5 stars - they checked all my boxes for good food, good service and a nice atmosphere. I live in Dallas, I need to check if we have an il Modo here!

    Nina S.

    Located on the ground floor of the Kimpton Harper hotel, this restaurant gave me the cafe vibe more than a restaurant. I've only had the chance to have breakfast there but their menu includes brunch items. I ordered the Il Modo Frittata. Was worried about the goat cheese --- if it would have a lot of it, but was assured by the server that it's not overpowering and she was right! I actually liked this dish a lot! It had that sweet taste from the squash and savory from the goat cheese. The goat cheese was served crumbled on top, so you can pick it out if you don't want too much of it (or you could probably ask the kitchen to serve it on the side). All the ingredients worked well together so don't dismiss goat cheese if you haven't tried it. The sage added a nice finishing taste to the frittata. Served with roasted potatoes. Staff were friendly. Service was a bit slow, but I wasn't in a hurry that morning so all good.

    Il Modo Breakfast*
    LeeAnne W.

    We had an outstanding breakfast at Il Modo. Hubby ordered the Il Modo breakfast and I tried a piece of his bacon. Soooo good. I ordered the shakshuka and Tuscan potatoes. Both were amazing! I could eat those delicious potatoes everyday! Our server and hostess were over the top sweet and helpful. I really like the atmosphere and think it would be a great place for date night and dinner.

    Raquel D.

    An absolute must try! A hidden gem in downtown Fort Worth. Valet for $10 in front, the hostess was very kind and helpful when I called for a last minute reservation. They were very accommodating and the food was perfect!

    Calamari and Meatballs
    Michelle S.

    We came here mainly for convenience since we were staying at the Harper which is attached to the restaurant. We started out with the Calamari and Meatballs, we've had better calamari elsewhere, it honestly sounded good, but kind of regretted ordering it. The meatballs on the other had were delicious. The sauce was so fresh and they were so tender! By the time we ready ready to order any entrees, I had already been close to being full, so my husband and I shared the Branzino and got a side of potatoes and some kale which isn't pictured. The fish was good, I enjoyed it a lot, my husband wasn't too keen on it. The potatoes were a little bit of a miss for me, it was overly salty and needed a little more time to cook. I love the side of kale though. We also got some Tiramisu to take back to our room, and just like the calamari, I've had better elsewhere. Plus it just seemed like it was a bit sloppy when it came to boxing it up.

    Espresso Martini
    Elizabeth N.

    Stopped by for breakfast/brunch on Christmas Day....i know, I hate that we did this, but due to certain circumstances, it was our first time ever to visit a restaurant on Christmas Day. Overall our experience was great! The staff was wonderful and our waiter Henry was fabulous! Beautiful space and lovely decor! The espresso martini was very well balanced and smooth! The shakshuka was delicious and flavorful my husband had the Il Modo breakfast with sausage and it was tasty. The flavor of the sausage was not overpowering and he enjoyed that. We plan on visiting for dinner one day!

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    Ask the Community - il Modo

    Is this restaurant loud? Can you have a conversation at a table of four and actually hear each other?

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    What is the Parking situation?

    Plenty of street parking around but also parking garages. It's part of a hotel so you can always park there.

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