Kenny's Italian Kitchen

Reminiscent of the Way Things Used to Be

What makes it fun

Kenny’s Italian Kitchen feels like stepping into a cozy corner of Boston’s or New York’s Little Italy, with that warm, familiar charm. All the red checkered tablecloths and straw wrapped Chianti bottles give the perfect backdrop for leaning in close and sharing pasta (like in Lady and the Tramp) with your sweetheart. The menu is filled with hearty, Italian classics like lasagna, Veal Parmigiana, Chicken Marsala, baked ziti, and more. Kenny’s Italian Kitchen is all about big flavors, big portions, and even bigger chances for connection. It’s familiar enough to feel safe, rich enough to feel special, and cozy enough to steal a glance (or more) over the top of your wine glasses.

Google Reviews

4.7

Based on 2,568 reviews

Michael Hallford

1 year ago

Great food and great service. The environment reminds me of a 1940's Chicago Italian dinner club. Every time I'm there I keep expecting Frank Sinatra to walk in.

Megan Bitner

1 year ago

Service and atmosphere start off the pleasant visit. Nice Italianish/jazz music and table setups. Jeff was our server who was very informative and attentive. Food was delicious loved the option to do 2 half entrees since I couldn't decide. Actually our whole table did that. Also had the Frenchie Martini definitely recommend.

Brayden Bills

1 year ago

Service was very good, Jeff was an amazing server, very friendly and made good small talk, food was very good, and the ability to go half and half with anything on the menu made it incredible, the Shrimp Scampi and Mussels were fantastic, the sourdough bread and fried calamari were to die for. Atmosphere and music were immaculate as well, a lot of old time jazz like Frank Sinatra and others. It being mostly empty made it easy to get a table quickly, prices are also very good and reasonable.

Bree Oros

1 year ago

Our lunch here was FANTASTIC! I'm still thinking about the gnocchi days later. They do a half and half deal if you can't pick just one option. The service was top tier as well. I'd eat here all of the time if I lived in Dallas!

Ray Rodriguez

1 year ago

Kenny's is one of the best Italian Food Restaurants in Dallas period. You have to try it! After living here, anytime I'm in Dallas for work, family or vacation, we make it a point to eat at Kenny's.

Travis Blank

1 year ago

The food was good and the overall experience was pleasant but I was a little disappointed after first visiting their sister location at the woodfire grill. The atmosphere and vibe is not as elegant and a little bit more relaxed sort of speak. The service was very good and we were warmly greeted. The server was very pleasant, outgoing and attentive to our needs although not very well informed of the menu and selections. The food was pleasant with the portion sizes being average but I definitely feel the woodfire grill has far better quality of food. It was nice that you could combine entrees allowing you to enjoy more than one. I had the for cheese ravioli with lasagna. They were good but didn't stand out. Had fried mozzarella and calamari as appetizers and both were also okay.

Matthew Chantelois

1 year ago

We came here for our anniversary dinner, and it couldn’t have been a better choice. The restaurant has that classic Italian feel—warm, comfortable, and instantly familiar. We ordered the chicken parm, meatballs, fettuccine, and baked ziti—all excellent. The option to do half-and-half entrées was a huge plus, letting us sample more of the menu without overdoing it. Service was outstanding—almost surprisingly attentive in the best way. Every detail was handled, and they truly went out of their way to make our anniversary special. Highly recommend Kenny’s for celebrating any occasion or just enjoying a great meal. We’ll definitely be back.

carolyn palmer

1 year ago

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had an amazing experience at Kenny’s Italian. Sitting at the bar turned out to be the best choice because our server, Ryan, took excellent care of us. He was attentive, knowledgeable, and made the evening feel relaxed and fun. We decided to order something special as we always do which is not on the menu “The Ricardo” along with the Chicken Parmesan. Both dishes were absolutely outstanding. The Ricardo was unique, flavorful, and definitely lived up to its “off the wall” reputation, while the Chicken Parmesan was classic comfort food done perfectly with a crispy, golden crust and rich, hearty sauce. Between the hidden gem of the secret menu, the quality of the food, and Ryan’s top-notch service at the bar, Kenny’s Italian delivered a memorable dining experience. I’ll definitely be coming back and recommending it to friends.

JJ Tarno

1 year ago

Had reservations, for a party of four. Got there a little early, and the hostess asked if we would like drinks from the bar while we were waiting for our table which was super nice. Drinks were delicious. When we were seated service was fantastic. They also let you split entrees or do half and half entrees which was great especially for me because I couldn't make up my mind what I wanted. This was my first visit but it definitely won't be my last. I mean just look at the pictures of the food. It tasted better than it looked even.

Akhila Yennam

1 year ago

Kenny’s seems like an old Italian institution for Dallas. The entire vibe of the restaurant showcase lot of old classic recipes. The server was quick and responsive she walked us through various options. Every dish we ordered was amazing and had lot of flavor it definitely does leave you heavy with cream or cheese it’s light and perfect. I really enjoyed all the dishes I had the chicken special was spot on, the calamari was amazing. Each sauce had different flavor profile shows they have amazing flavors and recipes. I would definitely recommend anyone who wants to try authentic Italian cuisine to give Kenny’s a go.