We ordered takeout for dinner. The person that took our order over the phone was extremely…read morepleasant. We ordered two dinner plates: lasagna and fettuccine alfredo with chicken. We also ordered a slice of their lemoncello cake. Each of our dinners came with a side salad and we each requested blue cheese dressing. We picked up our meal and took it home to enjoy. My pictures aren't necessarily the best, but I wanted to show how nicely everything was packed with cool items in one bag and hot items in the other. Everything was perfect!

Family like great pizza. Definitely a place to take place for a family dinner. I urge tm…read moreyou to try one

Delicious food. Warm ambience! Friendly staff! STRONG mixology game! Always new selections each…read moremonth. We'll be back!

We went out to dinner last Friday as an early Valentine's Day dinner as we don't like to deal with…read morethe crowds that pile out on February 14. We've dined at The White Linen now at least eight or nine times, including the private chef's table in the old safe (the restaurant is in an old building where a bank once was). The food is always delicious, exciting, thoughtful, and nicely plated. We appreciate the fact there's a fine dining restaurant option in Topeka (it's a lot closer than Kansas City!). But every time we go we are always struck by the service. As good as the food is (and it's very good) the service is always lacking. It feels like the servers (often high school or college age) are play acting at fine dining service. Everything is always just a little off. For example, the silverware: it stays out through the whole meal. Normally, you finish a starter and they take away the used knife and fork and bring new, clean ones. (This could just be easier on the servers but perhaps the restaurant doesn't have enough silverware to do this.) Then, there's usually on every visit one mess up or another. If this happened once on one meal I'd say it was an anomaly, but when there's something every time we dine there you start to question what kind of training goes on with the front of house staff. Here's a list (not an exhaustive one) of things we've experienced: * Entrees for another table being set down in front of us. This by itself is no big deal, but when the problem is pointed out and those entrees are then picked up and set in front of other diners, I wince. * When asking for salt and pepper a small bowl with salt and pepper mixed is provided. I don't know if this is a chef's choice or the server's, but I'd like to dose any salt and pepper myself, thank you. * My wife is allergic to cilantro (not a dislike as in "it tastes like dirt" but an actual EpiPen-carrying allergy) and it was noted both on our reservation on Tock and described verbally to the server when we ordered. A starter arrived with microgreens as a garnish. When my wife asked what the greens were, the server took them back to the chef and another one was sent out because the microgreens had cilantro in them. I worry the server did not communicate the allergy in the first place. * Cleaning equipment left out on a dining table next to ours (see photo). For all the care and attention to the food and the menu, I wish Adam VanDonge paid as much attention to the training of the front of house staff. Certainly, they must be working on the tightest of margins running a fine dining establishment in Topeka. Staff is at an appropriate minimum, but the lack of a Front of House manager shows. When asked what a certain item was on a menu, a server replied, "I don't know. I don't eat this kind of stuff." I wrote such a long review because I have a hunch none of these issues get back to the kitchen. They are kept in the dining room. I think most diners coming to The White Linen are thrilled to have a great night out--and they should. I applaud Mr. VanDonge for the fortitude to keep TWL alive with a vision of great American cuisine. The front of house staff are eager and enthusiastic, don't get me wrong. I just wish the service reflected the quality of the food.

driving from phoenix to minnesota. Long day. Stopped to see a friend who mentioned this gem of a…read morerestaurant. Wonderful onion soup for me, and my wife enjoyed the leak soup, followed by a delicious, but simple salad. Then a wonderful order of beef medallians for me, and a chicken with mushrooms in a delightful wine sauce for my wife. Highly recommended. I also thought the prices were quite reasonable for the quality. Great place.

I am pained to write this review and give it any less than 5 stars. When I lived here a decade ago,…read morethis was my favorite nice restaurant to go to. This is the first time I've been back in several years and I'm disappointed. I'm really trying to find the positive notes because I loved this place but there are truly more negatives than positives. I probably should be giving it a 2-star review. We shared the crab cake. The meat and ingredients in the cake were good, fresh. However the sauce is just a watered down thousand island dressing. The salad that came with our entrees was just chopped romaine and a wet, flavorless dressing. Nothing special, nothing repulsive--I didn't eat much of it, it was just meh. We shared the sole piccata and the beef medallions. The mains were good but overpriced. The piccata sauce was very nice, no critique here. The fish was cooked nicely. The sauce on the beef was quite good too. It was not as heavy as it looked and the mushrooms in it were quite nice and still had some texture to them. The beef was very tender. However I feel like I could've made this beef at home in my pressure cooker and it would've turned out just as well. Not worth over $50 for the entree. The sides were disappointing. There was nothing special about the mashed potato's. The carrots had clearly been cooking all day as they were complete mush. All entrees were served with the same sides. When you're paying $40-$60 per entree, the sides should be appropriate for each dish or at least seasonal, or fresh, or outstanding in some way. The server was polite and friendly. She didn't really know the menu or the drink menu. It was obvious that nothing in the restaurant had been updated at any point. It's just kind of slowly dissolving into disrepair. The paint and bathrooms could use a refresh. The trash can needs replaced. A deep clean hasn't been done in some time. The silverware should be matching. The flower arrangements on the table should be fresh, not poor looking silk. We ordered a Campari soda and it was released to us that they did not have Campari even though that's a commonly requested drink there. The whole thing just feels like the owners said 10 years ago "this is good, let's never change anything" and then that's what they did. I kIf they're going to be charging these premium prices, they need to be providing a premium dining experience. I wish my review was different. This will be the last time I'm willing to go here and pay these prices unless I hear there's been a substantial change. I'm disappointed.

The place looks beautiful with amazing artwork both inside and outside. All the staff was very…read morefriendly and the service was quick. You get a large portion for what you pay. The Baklava was delicious! You can tell the owners and staff take pride in their work!

Simply amazing. An absolutely exceptional new flavor has been added to the Topeka palate. There…read morearen't enough superlatives to describe this truly authentic Mediterranean cuisine. This is coming from someone who has both traveled to and lived in that part of world extensively. I'll go so far as to say that the food here is better than anything similar I have sampled in Lawrence or Kansas City. I can't say that I have ever said that for any other Topeka eatery in my life!

We recently moved to Manhattan from Houston where you can have your pick of delicious pizza (and…read moreany food) places. We'd tried a couple of other pizzas around town, but it wasn't until we had the pizza at Ziggy's on their third day of operation that we knew we'd found our go-to pizza place here in MHK. The pizza surprised us in the best way. It's square. It's thin--not your typical pan-fried, not quite Neapolitan, not Detroit style--it's sort of on a league of its own. Personally, I'm not a fan of crust (blasphemy, I know!) but I ate every bit of the one on this pizza. We went with their namesake, Ziggy Pizza, which is basically like their version of a supreme. It was perfect--nice sauce, great crust, and fresh veggies. We also tried the salad (just okay) and their cheesy garlic bread. The ranch with the salad was a standout. It seems to be made in-house. The cheesy garlic bread though--you've gotta do it! It's Texas-toast style pieces covered in cheese with a strong garlic flavor. It was so good I could see myself ordering just this as a snack someday. We didn't try any of their drinks, but are exited to go back and try some during one of their happy hours or their promo nights with discounts. The service was good, but could be even better as they continue to work out the new-restaurant kinks. I'd also note that this is their third location. With two in Wichita already, it's clear why they have a bit of a cult like following amongst those who have visited them before.

Sometimes I hate giving 3 stars because some think that means it wasn't good. It was good, just not…read moreamazing. I got their supreme. I forget what they call it to be honest. But it was fine. There was a weird taste I wasn't expecting. Wasn't bad but not my favorite. To be honest it almost had a cinnamon taste to it. Couldn't put my finger on it but it was different. Anyway, I got seated right away and then it was incredibly slow after that. The place was hoppin' but there didn't seem to be any sort of organization to the seating. The ladies seating just told me to pick a clean table and a waitress would be with me. Well, that took forever for anyone to notice I was sitting there. Once I got a menu it took a good bit for my actual waitress to stop and take my drink order and then finally come back for my order. The long wait continued. There were several tables seated after me that got their food before I did. I was about to give up and pay for my drink and leave when my pizza arrived. So the organization needs to improve. It's understandable that they are busy, but it just seemed like disorganized chaos. The atmosphere is pretty cool though. The outdoor section is really neat and well done. The interior is awesome. I don't want to be completely negative. I'm from out of town and this place appears to be new, so that might be what I'm experiencing. It is a little loud, but not a deal breaker for me. I'd like to try another pizza sometime and see if I have the same experience. My experience was a 3 star but could easily be 4. So give it a go. I will say parking was confusing. There isn't hardly any. I did notice after I was seated that there was street parking on the other side of the street. Not being from here though it was challenging. I lucked out and parallel parked next to the restaurant in this drive through area. Anyway, give it a go.

I have eaten here several times and the food is wonderful. Beth did a fantastic job on my meal…read moretoday and was so kind!

This is a new location in Topeka. I enjoyed the food as I had a bowl with braised lamb and spicy…read moremeatballs. I also enjoyed the roasted peppers hummus. They had an interesting selection of drinks and I tried blueberry lavender and enjoyed it. The help was great with suggestions as I was new. It's a new location and very clean.

Location: Downtown Topeka. Downstairs hidden spot. Please watch video…read moreAmbiance: Family oriented. Nice to take your date for a fancy dinner Food: Delicious. They offer different experiences combining Latin American and Italian dishes. Menu is always changing. Service: the best that you can get. This restaurant is owned by the chef. Who is committed to his guests. Make sure to say hi to Luis and Marisol his wife, when you see them

I had the tenderloin steak - cooked perfectly and sourced locally plus excellent flavor. For…read moredessert we had the raspberry crème brûlée which was amazing. Nice relaxing place for dinner. We will return.

The Cooke Bake is a must-try! A long time Manhattan staple, Mr. K's is a nice little cafe with a…read moresurprisingly extensive menu. It's perfect for lunch or a relaxed dinner. The atmosphere is nice - it is well decorated with K State apparel and always clean. The prices are a little high for what it is, but overall not bad. If you're on the west side of town and looking to try a great local restaurant, I highly recommend Mr. K's!

I'm a dumbass. I found my wallet, thinking it was stolen there. The place is great and service is…read morenice.