Welcome to Carmen's Cafe
Located in the charming Brookside Plaza of Kansas City, Carmen's Cafe is a hidden gem offering a delightful fusion of Spanish, Italian, and sandwich cuisine. With a cozy and intimate ambiance, this restaurant caters to those seeking a romantic dining experience. The menu boasts numerous vegetarian options and a full bar to complement your meal. Customer reviews rave about the exceptional service and delicious food, making Carmen's Cafe a go-to spot for Italian cuisine in the city. Whether dining in or opting for takeout, Carmen's Cafe promises a memorable and satisfying experience for all food enthusiasts.
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6307 Brookside Plz Kansas City, MO 641136307 Brookside Plz Kansas City, MO 64113 Hotline: (816) 333-4048
Welcome to Carmen's Cafe, a delightful fusion of Spanish and Italian cuisine located at 6307 Brookside Plz, Kansas City, MO 64113. Whether you're seeking a cozy evening with friends or a celebratory meal, Carmen's offers an intimate setting that captures the essence of both culinary traditions.
As you step through the understated entrance, the ambiance envelops you. The soft music, eclectic artwork, and linen-clad tables create a warm and inviting atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Reservations are recommended, especially as the evening crowd gathers to savor the exceptional dishes that have garnered rave reviews.
Start your culinary journey with Italian Butter, an absolute must-try, served warm and generously infused with garlic—perfect for dipping fresh bread. The Crab Cakes, resting on a vibrant roasted red bell pepper cream sauce, is another highlight that makes for an indulgent starter.
For your main course, the Steak Oscar beckons with two perfectly charbroiled beef medallions adorned with shrimp, scallops, and asparagus, all smothered in a creamy garlic sauce. Alternatively, the Chicken Spiedini Julian, with its tantalizing blend of artichokes and delicious fettuccine Alfredo, promises to transport your taste buds to Italy.
Vegetable lovers can appreciate the Eggplant Parmigiana, a dish noted for its crispy texture and mouthwatering sauce. Bali's Salmon Salad—a stunning plate of pan-seared salmon and fresh ingredients tossed in a subtle raspberry vinaigrette—offers a refreshing counterpart to the richer dishes.
And don't forget dessert! The white chocolate strawberry cheesecake is a divine treat that promises sweet closure to your meal. Many customers, like Kim B., leave raving about the attentive service and the warm, welcoming atmosphere, which enhances the experience at Carmen's Cafe.
As you explore Carmen's Cafe, it’s more than just a meal; it's an opportunity to relish the rich flavors and embrace the spirit of dining. With glowing testimonials from regulars and first-timers alike, it’s clear that Carmen's Cafe has secured its place as a beloved dining destination in Kansas City.
Make your reservation today by calling (816) 333-4048 and get ready for an unforgettable dining experience that promises to make you feel like family.
the place to go for italian. One of my favorite places to eat, drink, meet friends, catch up, celebrate. Highly recommend.
Fantastic food and service ! Made a reservation as the space is small and quaint. Service was dynamite and all of our dinner and wine amazing. Highly recommend!
Service is always great and the food is always on point! My favorite place for Italian in the city! Highly recommend!
Visited here with my sisters and MIL while out visiting them in Weston, MO. They picked this restaurant because it was in an area they wanted to bring me to so I can see this cute part of Kansas City and to see the Christmas lights. We had reservations at 5:30pm on a Wednesday and when we pulled up to the restaurant, the parking spots were filled already. Please arrive a bit early to find a parking spot if you go at this time or later. It did get more crowded as the night progressed. The front of the restaurant didn't look like much and neither did the entrance, which was a door with a curtain a few feet past the door, which opened into the bar and around the corner, the restaurant. Here's a simple review of our experience: Ambience: Intimate setting with linen napkins & tablecloths, eclectic artwork a few seasonal decorations/lights and soft music. Great vibe for gathering of friends for dinner and holiday parties. Food: Appetizers: 1- Stuffed artichoke-cooked perfectly with deliciously seasoned garlicy, buttered breadcrumbs. We chose no meat on this one. I highly recommend this! 2-Italian Butter: A MUST!!! One of the best garlic olive oils I've had. It was served warm with TONS of garlic. It was a hefty serving and it was enough for the four of us to eat it with the loaf of bread that was served with it. We had leftovers even after eating so much during our evening. Wine: We had a bottle of Chianti which was good, but a little on the sweet side. Be sure to taste it before buying an entire bottle Entrees: 1-Eggplant Parmigana: My MIL had this and she said it was very good. The sauce was great and the eggplant was cooked crispy and perfect. 2-Chicken Spiedini Julian: Two of us had this and we were not disappointed. The breaded chicken was charbroiled perfectly and the filling of artichokes and the scrumptious fettuccine Alfredo was over-the-top AMAZING! It truly was one of the best Italian dishes I've ever had. I am still dreaming about the next time I visit to order this again
Came here for a birthday dinner (made a reservation that morning), and had a really good experience. Our service was great and attentive. We were greeted with warm bread and butter, and water. We ordered stuffed artichoke and Italian butter for appetizers. The Italian butter is definitely worth the $3 to dip your warm bread in, and they will bring you warm bread when you run out (love that). I got baked Mannacoti, and it was delicious (just needed a little more flavor, but delicious). It came with a delicious salad, too. We gotta the white chocolate strawberry cheesecake for dessert and it was DIVINE. They even packaged up all of our food for us and gave us bread to go, too. Loved my experience and would come back!
A staple of Brookside, Carmen's has been around for ages. Love this place and so many things about it. Now, you should be warned, there is no clear front door. It is jarring the entrance situation. Yes, it is a hidden door that leads to an inconvenient curtain that lands you in the lap of those sitting at the bar. Of all simple things to fix, one would think they would resolve this terrible issue but alas, it has been this way for decades. The bar is strong. Their martini game is STRONG. Let me be clear, I'm picky when it comes to a martini... Carmen's has a strong game in the martini department. Food is absolutely amazing. Truly, I can't speak highly enough of their food... however, if they could find a way to serve it hot, it would be amazing. I struggle with rating Carmen's, so I'm going with a 4-star review as there is so much potential there. They truly have all the ingredients to providing a 5-star review but the simple fixes seem to evade them...
Of all the amazing Italian Restaurants in KC, this is our tried and true favorite. Carmen's dine-in or carryout is always delicious. The old school restaurant is a great date spot with an intimate, dimly lit atmosphere. You can also just post up at the bar and enjoy good food and great convo. We frequently order carryout and it is always timely and still tastes good when we get home. Not to mention they give a giant serving of fresh bread and butter.