We came here for the first time for an engagement dinner with two other couples. First tip- make a reservation! We came on a Friday night and the valet guy asked if we had one when we pulled up and then mentioned that they were booked up for the whole night. Luckily we had made reservations well ahead of time! There's lots of construction going on just outside the restaurant so it's a little tricky to find parking. Valet is free, just need to tip ;) When we walked in, the restaurant was packed. The decor is the that of a typical Italian restaurant. Dim lit and lots of pictures on the walls. The tablecloths are that of a traditional restaurant with red and white checkered pattern. For drinks- we ordered a Chianti for the table as well as mussels to share. The mussels were huge and the sauce was AMAZING. We ended up using the table bread that they bring to sop up the sauce it was that good. Highly recommend ordering the mussels!!! For entrees: I ordered the east coast linguini. This is a great bang for your buck on seafood! The mussels are huge and lots of pieces of other seafood in the pasta. The sauce is divine and very flavorful. My husband ordered the split plate pork loin special of the night and mushroom ravioli. He enjoyed both but said he wished he would've just done all ravioli in hindsight. We loved our experience at Kenny's and hope to come back one day!
The food was a home run! I have been to Kenny's Wood Fired Grill many times over the years and decided to give this one a try. It is family friendly without being too loud. Our server was wonderful. I could not decide between two dishes and she offered to do half and half. I loved the suggestion and went with it!
I was eyeing this restaurant for a while and was finally able to dine in recently. We first got a drink at the bar and the wife and I both got martinis. I love that they chilled the glass before serving and the drinks were great. The restaurant had a nice vibe and the walls were lined with photos. Unfortunately, we didn't get to sit in the main room and ended up sitting in a different room which was lame. It wasn't a big deal, but it reduced the vibe. Our waitress, who used to live in NY was lovely. Kudos to her. We ordered Gnocchi Asiago and Veal Osso Bucco as our entree. The gnocchi dish was delicious with just the right amount of cheese and all the ingredients were nicely mixed in. The osso bucco was a risky move, but I was craving it so I thought why not? The veal was decent and it could have used a little more salt and a little more hmmph. The parmesan risotto that came with it was lousy. It didn't have enough liquid and it had too much bite. I understand it's one of the easiest things to ruin though. Anyway, we enjoyed the experience for the most part. For someone who is a bit of a snob with Italian food, I would rate it as a 3.75 star, but rounding it up to 4. For the average diners, I think they would enjoy eating here for sure!
Not bad. Not bad at all. The interior decor when you walk in is what you'd expect for an Italian restaurant. It's spacious with plenty seating & the restrooms are clean. Kayla was the main waitress, but due to the party size there were other staff who assisted with bringing out the food. Kayla was super sweet though and quite entertaining, able to find commonality & make conversation w/just about everyone in the room. Her service alone was 5/5. When it comes to the food, there was nothing I didn't like. What's cool about Kenny's is that if you're torn between a pasta & entree dish, you can ask for a half order of both. A coworker and I did that & even took it a step further by splitting our dishes with each other for more variety. My personal favorites were the Mushroom ravioli that had a hint of truffle oil for extra oomph & the Sicilian shrimp, which had nice flavor and some heat to it. Since I came for a work lunch we were seated in the back room. My only complaint is that it smelled a bit sour back there. Not sure what from, but every few minutes I caught a whiff...not unbearable but also not the best (which is where the star deduction comes in for an overall 4/5).
Nikki the bartender is so sweet and honestly the team is the same. I wanted to shout her out because of her personality and her rapport with her customers. I came in and asked to place a to-go order, and they directed me to the bar. I decided to try the Goose 75 which is amazinggggg To go I ordered the lasagna and bruschetta - and you should too! They are doing construction in the parking lot but when I tell you it's worth the venture it is. Treat yourself and ask for Nikki. Xoxo.
From what I understand Kenny's Italian Kitchen is one of the best Italian restaurants in Dallas. Yelp apparently thinks so due to its popularity and high review count. My visit was on a Friday night and it was very busy. As a matter of fact the entire complex that Kenny's is located in was packed with even the big parking garage filling up along with all of the other uncovered lots. Without a reservation and being told there would be a 55 minute wait, we opted for the bar which had an opening. Inside it's an attractively decorated space with many photographs on the wall giving it character. I ordered a house salad ($6) and the East Coast Linguini ($23). A basket of bread then arrived with a plate of oil and vinegar. The bread was warm and good. A few minutes later the salad appeared and I was impressed with its robust contents. Romaine lettuce, sliced cucumbers and tomatoes, slices of pepperoni with Parmesan cheese and Italian dressing. For $6 it was way above average especially with the pepperoni. Fresh and flavorful! The entree was next and was a big plate of clams, mussels and calamari in a white wine sauce with garlic over linguini pasta. This meal was chocked full of the aforementioned seafood in that delicious sauce which had a hint of lemon in it. I loved this dish and at $23 it was a bargain. Finally my bartender/waitress was outstanding. I wish I had asked her name. Very personable and customer service oriented. The food, cost and table service I experienced at Kenny's require me to give a 5 score.
I went to this restaurant with a friend that had recommended that we go here! I loveeed this place. I think this might be my favorite Italian restaurant in Dallas so far. Definitely get a reservation if you go on a weekend cause it did seem to get busy. When you walk in the atmosphere is giving homey Italian vibes with the table set up and the decoration. The service was really quick and they even provide complimentary bread. They have so many different pastas to choose from but you can do half & half which gives you the ability to try two pastas for the price of one. I really liked this so I could try multiple pastas. I got the spicy parm sauce pasta and the gnocchi. I really really liked both of them. If you haven't been to this place you have to go! The food is good, the service is good, and the price is perfect for such a nice restaurant.
I went on a dinner date with a friend and we ended up finding out about a half and half special which we were very excited about. We ordered half gnocchi asiago and fettuccine carbonara. They were both fairly good but I wasn't completely satisfied with the carbonara. Personally to me, it lacked a bit of the rich creamy flavor. And we also ordered the veal osso bucco. The meat was so tender and juicy but I wasn't a fan of the flavor. The risotto that came with it wasn't super flavorful but the texture was perfect! The server came by quite often and checked up on us and it made us feel that we were being taken care of. The restaurant is spacious and not too bright or dark.
When I rate restaurants, food is usually the factor that carries the most weight. However, the staff here made my meal one of the more memorable restaurant experiences I've ever had. Our server was very friendly. She checked on us frequently, but not to the point where it was overboard. My girlfriend and I were celebrating my birthday, so at the end of our meal, she brought us a complimentary birthday cannoli. When we were about to leave, the manager personally wished me a happy birthday and gave me a gift card. I've been to numerous restaurants to celebrate occasions and have never received treatment like that, on top of the fact that the service was stellar beforehand. The ambiance inside screams Italian. There's old photos all over the walls and wine bottles scattered throughout the establishment. The tables are covered by the classic white and red tablecloths, as well. As for the meal, it was good overall. I enjoyed the calamari and garlic cheese bread appetizers, but the fettuccini alfredo and veal parm entrees definitely outshined them. The "blackened chicken" is a must add for the fettuccini. Regardless of the occasion, you won't regret coming here.