Anthony's Restaurant & Lounge

The food was delicious! The happy hour sangria was yummy and a great deal! Our server and the manager were welcoming and our food was brought out in a reasonable time. The bread as an appetizer was also very tasty. The bathroom was clean (which says a lot for someone visiting a restaurant for the first time). I also appreciate the history of the restaurant being that it has been in Kansas City for almost five decades and enjoy reading about how the restaurant came about and has stayed in business. This also says a lot about the food and the service being they have stayed in business for so long. There are gluten free options which my mom appreciated. The salad was yummy and so was the ham and bean soup. I also really appreciated that the parking was free and there were plenty of spots. This is not always the case in a downtown area. Good portions as well. I'm looking forward to the leftovers for my lunch as I write this review.

Atmosphere and decorations are nice. Service was very kind and fast. Menu is traditional italian, simple dishes without frills or gimmicks. Enjoyed our veal parmesan and pasta angela. Good portion sizes. Gluten free pasta available. Wish the restaurant was a little less expensive, but a nice experience for our lunch date. I prefer spicier food. The food here is simpler with the focus more on the core ingredients of the dish.