5 Best Italian Restaurants in Lawrence

“We made reservations well in advance for Christmas Eve dinner at The Eldridge. Our service was so terrible and our waitress was so rude, we left after we finally got our incorrect drink order. We sat for an unreasonably long time before we were even greeted. After the waitress was openly hostile to us, we left money on the table for the incorrect drinks and left before we even ordered dinner. We walked 10 steps over to 715 and were greeted warmly and seated immediately at the bar. The service was top notch and the food was wonderful. The atmosphere was lively, fun and bustling. If you want great service, excellent food and great atmosphere, just go next door to 715. They saved our Christmas Eve date night, and we didn’t even have reservations! Thank you 715!!“

“Basil Leaf was recommended to us by fellow travelers and did not disappoint. We sat at the bar and had excellent service from our bartender (Zach). The food was great and the portions were huge (we would recommend sharing).

We will definitely come back next time we are in the area.“

“Brian is so nice and made our mother/daughter lunch a pleasant experience!“

“This is the best place to go to when in Lawrence. Well designed selections from a very experienced owner/Chef. I have been a regular for many years. A+ service, fresh food, great selections of wines… best in Lawrence KS!“

“Great menu! NY style pizza is my personal favorite and Morningstar’s is the best in town, which makes ordering very difficult because the California Pasta is extraordinary too and nearly impossible to pass up. The ambiance is chill and cozy and the owners to the entire staff are wonderful. They truly deliver great food with exceptional service. Can’t recommend enough!“