Gourmet Cuisine

Authentic and Savory Menu Offers Layers of Flavor

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Casual Upscale Italian Bistro

Festive Menu Including Chicken Spiedini, Veal, Steaks, & Pasta

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Carry Out

Starters to salads, entrees to desserts, it's all available for carry out at Carmen's.

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About Carmen's

A “celebration” of the best Italian food and Latin small plates in Kansas City

Carmen’s Café has been a local Brookside favorite for over 20 years – a friendly neighborhood bistro conveniently located just south of the Country Club Plaza (and minutes from downtown).

Carmen’s offers the ideal private dining space for your special gatherings and professional catering tailored to your event needs and tastes. From a romantic meal with a loved one to an intimate toast with a gathering of family and friends, to important business functions and presentations, Carmen’s offers a comfortable setting, unmatched service, and delicious and unique cuisine that will make your dining experience complete.

Have the great taste of Carmen’s Cafe delivered to your next special event or gathering. From corporate luncheons and business receptions to intimate anniversary dinners and wedding showers – to even full scale wedding galas – Carmen’s has been trusted for over a dozen years to seamlessly bring the best of our delicious cuisine from our door to yours.

Carmen’s can customize the perfect menu to delight the most discerning palate and accommodate most any budget requirement.

"Fantastic food! Fantastic service! We had a wonderful time there. The bacon wrapped shrimp in the Diablo sauce was RIDICULOUSLY WONDERFUL! The Lobster ravioli was divine. Our waiter, Shawn was en Pointe. 10/10! This foodie will definitely return."

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Kimberly L
“We reserved an area upstairs for a my son’s rehearsal dinner. The service was impeccable and the food was by far the best! Would give a million stars if I could! Thank you Carmen’s for such a beautiful celebratory evening!”

Patty K
“My wife's go to and benchmark for carbonara. A great local fixture in KC for excellent Italian food, atmosphere and service. I got the Alfredo de Mare which was to die for and I grew up on the coast so almost never order sea food!”

Geoff Geist
“Your experience at Carmen's will always be nice. The food is some of my favorite Italian in Kansas City. I love the shrimp Carmen and the seafood artichoke hearts. The spedini is always delicious. I love how cozy it feels and the service is always great.”

R. Taylor
"We used Carmen's to cater our wedding and they did an absolutely fantastic job. The portions are very generous for the prices and everyone thought the food was delicious. The servers were professional and helped keep our buffet line moving. We look forward to coming back to the restaurant and having some of our favorites again."

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Margaret Watermann
"IF I COULD GIVE THEM 6 STARS I WOULD! Carmen's Cafe has been my go to for Italian food for 20 years and everything is still so amazing. you really can't go wrong here. Service is always great, everyone is so friendly and welcoming."

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Ally Rose
"Our favorite Italian restaurant! The Italian butter is a must. The Chicken Spiedini Oscar is amazing and can't bring myself to order anything else. I've order sides of red sauce to dip my bread in."

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Andy Pieri
"Fantastic food! Fantastic service! We had a wonderful time there. The bacon wrapped shrimp in the Diablo sauce was RIDICULOUSLY WONDERFUL! The Lobster ravioli was divine. Our waiter, Shawn was en Pointe. 10/10! This foodie will definitely return."

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Kimberly L
“We reserved an area upstairs for a my son’s rehearsal dinner. The service was impeccable and the food was by far the best! Would give a million stars if I could! Thank you Carmen’s for such a beautiful celebratory evening!”

Patty K

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In the heart of Kansas City’s charming and unique Brookside shopping district you’ll find the classic atmosphere and warmth of the original Carmen’s Café.

Brookside

6307 Brookside Plaza
Kansas City, Missouri 64113
816-333-4048

Reservations

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Business Hours

Monday: Closed
Tue - Thu: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sunday: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Gourmet Cuisine

Casual Upscale Italian Bistro

Carry Out

About Carmen's

A “celebration” of the best Italian food and Latin small plates in Kansas City

Menu

The best of Italian cuisine blended with a festive array of small plate tapas

"Fantastic food! Fantastic service! We had a wonderful time there. The bacon wrapped shrimp in the Diablo sauce was RIDICULOUSLY WONDERFUL! The Lobster ravioli was divine. Our waiter, Shawn was en Pointe. 10/10! This foodie will definitely return."

“We reserved an area upstairs for a my son’s rehearsal dinner. The service was impeccable and the food was by far the best! Would give a million stars if I could! Thank you Carmen’s for such a beautiful celebratory evening!”

“My wife's go to and benchmark for carbonara. A great local fixture in KC for excellent Italian food, atmosphere and service. I got the Alfredo de Mare which was to die for and I grew up on the coast so almost never order sea food!”

“Your experience at Carmen's will always be nice. The food is some of my favorite Italian in Kansas City. I love the shrimp Carmen and the seafood artichoke hearts. The spedini is always delicious. I love how cozy it feels and the service is always great.”

"IF I COULD GIVE THEM 6 STARS I WOULD! Carmen's Cafe has been my go to for Italian food for 20 years and everything is still so amazing. you really can't go wrong here. Service is always great, everyone is so friendly and welcoming."

"Our favorite Italian restaurant! The Italian butter is a must. The Chicken Spiedini Oscar is amazing and can't bring myself to order anything else. I've order sides of red sauce to dip my bread in."