Romantic Restaurants in Kansas City, MO

Novel Restaurant is a nationally-acclaimed eatery in the East Crossroads Arts District of Kansas City that offers an exceptional and unforgettable dining experience. Housed in a beautifully preserved petite Victorian cottage, the celebrated restaurant features rustic wood paneling, an open kitchen with a magnificent 50-foot long tile mosaic, an extensive granite bar, and an outdoor patio with native trees and grasses offering a romantic space for alfresco summer dining. Constantly evolving menus of seasonal and locally sourced cuisine prepared by Chef Ryan Brazeal and Pastry Chef Jessica Armstrong include dishes such as lamb loin chops, duck neck dumplings, rabbit sausage, Hamachi Crudo, francolin-aged grappa. The full-service bar offers a range of casual wines from around the world, craft and draft beers on tap and by the bottle, and classic cocktails made with top-shelf spirits. Novel Restaurant is open for dinner, Tuesday through Saturday.

815 West 17 Street, Westside, Kansas City, Missouri, Phone: 816-221-0785

Affare is a locally-owned restaurant that serves modern German cuisine in an elegant dining space with contemporary art and dramatic lighting. Owners Martin and Katrin Heuser offer an exceptional dining experience with a focus on locally sourced products, simple presentation, and an intimate, romantic ambiance in which to enjoy the sublime cuisine and fine wines. The seasonal menu features contemporary farm-to-table dishes such as lemon-seafood risotto, seared trout filet, breaded pork cutlets with Butterspätzle Jäger, and steak frites. The full-service bar offers a range of casual wines from around the world, craft and draft beers on tap and by the bottle, and classic cocktails made with top-shelf spirits. Live jazz music is played every Saturday and Sunday during brunch, and the restaurant is open for brunch and lunch Thursday through Sunday and dinner only on Tuesday and Wednesday.

1911 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64108, Phone: 816-298-6182

Aixois French Bistro brings the rich tastes and flavors of France to the heart of Kansas City. Located on the Trolley Trail in the Crestwood Shops in Kansas City’s Brookside neighborhood, the classic French bistro serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a cozy and intimate space. An elegantly appointed dining room has contemporary décor in warm tones and an outdoor patio for alfresco dining in the summer months, and seasonal menus boast locally sourced farm-to-fork fare featuring fresh seafood, prime steaks, chops and ribs, housemade pasta dishes, organic salads and vegetarian options, and sweet desserts. An adjoining coffee bar and bakery serve freshly baked pastries and locally-brewed coffee for breakfast, and full-service bar offers a range of casual wines from around the world, craft and draft beers on tap and by the bottle, and classic cocktails made with top-shelf spirits for lunch and dinner. Aixois French Bistro is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, daily.

251 E 55th St, Kansas City, MO 64113, Phone: 816-333-3305

Located just south of the beautiful Country Club Plaza, Osteria IL Centro is a locally-owned Italian bistro is known for its authentic cuisine, cozy atmosphere and award-winning wine selection. Established over 24 years ago, the comfortable neighborhood venue is an award-winning dining destination that serves a medley of traditional Italian cuisine featuring fresh seafood, prime meats, house-made pasta, and wood-fired pizzas. The restaurant offers over 1,000 highly acclaimed wines to pair with the cuisine by the glass or the bottle, along with local and imported craft beers and classic cocktails, and the restaurant is open for dinner, Monday through Saturday.

5101 Main Street, South Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri, Phone: 816-561-2369

Located in The Village at Briarcliff, Piropos Restaurant brings the rich culinary culture of Argentina to Kansas City with a menu of traditional Argentinian cuisine. Nestled in the rolling hills above the city with beautiful views of downtown Kansas City, Piropos offers a unique dining experience with spectacular panoramic vistas and a warm, relaxed atmosphere. The menu focuses on Argentinean fare with American Midwestern accents and Spanish, Italian, French influences with dishes of fresh seafood, grilled meats, fresh salads and vegetables, and empanadas. The full-service bar offers a range of casual wines from around the world, craft and draft beers on tap and by the bottle, and classic cocktails made with top-shelf spirits. Piropos Restaurant is open for dinner, daily.

4141 N Mulberry Dr, Kansas City, MO 64116, Phone: 816-741-3600

Located in the Kansas City Power & Light District, Bristol Seafood Grill specializes in serving superior quality seafood accompanied by a selection of world-class wines in an elegant, refined setting. Open for weekday lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, the restaurant serves a seasonal menu of prime steaks and chops, market-fresh seafood, catch-of-the-day fish and oysters from a raw bar, and organic salads and vegetarian options. Exuding a chic, contemporary ambiance, the restaurant is ideal for romantic celebrations with exceptional cuisine and an impressive selection of wines, handcrafted signature cocktails, and a new line-up of local crafts and liquors from the full-service bar. Bristol Seafood Grill is open for lunch and dinner, daily.

51 E 14th St, Kansas City, MO 64106, Phone: 816-448-6007

Nestled in the charming Village Shops in Prairie Village, Cafe Provence is a quaint family-owned neighborhood brasserie that serves progressive French fare and casual wines in an inviting, laid-back environment. Owned by the Quillec family since 2001, the charming eatery features a warmly decorated country cottage-inspired dining room and is helmed by Executive Chef Philip who uses fresh, high-quality, locally-sourced ingredients to create sublime dishes of classic farm-to-table French fare. The seasonal French menu includes timeless classics like foie gras poêlé, filet mignon bordelaise, and pan-seared Dover sole, and desserts liken tartelette crème brûlée et caramel. The full-service bar offers a range of easy-drinking and fine wines from France, craft and draft beers on tap and by the bottle, and classic cocktails made with top-shelf spirits. Café Provence is open for lunch and dinner, Monday through Saturday.

3936 West 69th Terrace, Prairie Village, Kansas, Phone: 913-384-5998