Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–2 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–2 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–2 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–2 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–2 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–2 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–2 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1618 SW Washburn Ave, Topeka, KS 66604
Phone: (785) 329-5522
Menu Photos
Order and Reservations
Order: Order online
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Reviews
Katy Wright
Waited a few months to make sure they had enough time to work out the kinks before we visited. We understood this would not be a fine dining experience, but for the price of the food you would expect a bit….more.
I do want to be clear: the service was exceptional. That is undeniable. But it was Tortilla Jack’s for years, and that smell is never going away. Neither is the raw sewage smell in the restrooms. The empty liquor bottles used as decor were an interesting touch.
We tried many different things. None were really enjoyable. I think the Cajun alfredo was the best, and even that was just homemade alfredo sprinkled with Cajun seasoning. Their homemade red sauce was decent too (by itself, without meat in it).
The French onion soup with a “sherry reduction” was not reduced–it just tasted like soup with straight alcohol. The chicken and gnocchi soup wasn’t your traditional thick, creamy soup and was pretty over-seasoned.
The meatballs were overcooked and overseasoned. Like they were either burnt, or had been sitting around for a bit. No amount of Alfredo sauce could neutralize that.
The calamari was fine. Kind of tough, but it’s calamari in Kansas so not gonna be mean about that.
The spinach dip–I cant really explain it. First bite tasted like the top had been torched with butane. The rest of it was just….not spinach dip. There really wasn’t a whole lot of spinach in there to warrant the name.
It was a pricey meal for the quality. I would probably spend the money elsewhere next time.
… moreI do want to be clear: the service was exceptional. That is undeniable. But it was Tortilla Jack’s for years, and that smell is never going away. Neither is the raw sewage smell in the restrooms. The empty liquor bottles used as decor were an interesting touch.
We tried many different things. None were really enjoyable. I think the Cajun alfredo was the best, and even that was just homemade alfredo sprinkled with Cajun seasoning. Their homemade red sauce was decent too (by itself, without meat in it).
The French onion soup with a “sherry reduction” was not reduced–it just tasted like soup with straight alcohol. The chicken and gnocchi soup wasn’t your traditional thick, creamy soup and was pretty over-seasoned.
The meatballs were overcooked and overseasoned. Like they were either burnt, or had been sitting around for a bit. No amount of Alfredo sauce could neutralize that.
The calamari was fine. Kind of tough, but it’s calamari in Kansas so not gonna be mean about that.
The spinach dip–I cant really explain it. First bite tasted like the top had been torched with butane. The rest of it was just….not spinach dip. There really wasn’t a whole lot of spinach in there to warrant the name.
It was a pricey meal for the quality. I would probably spend the money elsewhere next time.
Anna Stonebraker
My husband and I had never heard of Chef’s Kiss Ristorante before our visit. We were driving around, tired, hungry, and wanting to tru something other than our usual go to spots. It resulted in a spontaneous stop in at a restaurant that almost looked closed at the time. (It was after lunch but before dinner rush had started)
Service: SPECTACULAR! We were served with a smile, plenty of helpful information as first timers, and excellent easy conversation, that wasn’t awkward or overwhelming as can sometimes be the case.
Food: Oh. My. Goodness. I STILL have dreams that leave me waking up in drool over the food we ate! We ordered the Bruschetta to start, and my god it brought literal tears to my eyes! I hadn’t tasted one as fantastic since my Grandfather had passed back in 2020. Meals, my husband ordered a unique twist on a grilled cheese that I have yet to see offered anywhere else, and I a bread bowl with some of the most delicious vodka sauce covered pasta I could’ve ever hoped for. Oh and Dessert, that chocolate lasagna was so good I considered trying to buy a whole pan of it!
The atmosphere was so cozy and comfortable. My husband and I enjoyed looking at the mix of old photos with new “old time” style photo shoots of the team there at Chef’s Kiss.
This restaurant was an instant classic, and immediately one I put at the top of my favorites list! I will be returning. And I can’t wait to try the whole menu, because I’m wholly convinced there isn’t an item on it I won’t enjoy.
Thank you guys for helping my husband and I have a fantastic impromptu date, and for serving up not only amazing food, but fantastic memories as well!
… moreService: SPECTACULAR! We were served with a smile, plenty of helpful information as first timers, and excellent easy conversation, that wasn’t awkward or overwhelming as can sometimes be the case.
Food: Oh. My. Goodness. I STILL have dreams that leave me waking up in drool over the food we ate! We ordered the Bruschetta to start, and my god it brought literal tears to my eyes! I hadn’t tasted one as fantastic since my Grandfather had passed back in 2020. Meals, my husband ordered a unique twist on a grilled cheese that I have yet to see offered anywhere else, and I a bread bowl with some of the most delicious vodka sauce covered pasta I could’ve ever hoped for. Oh and Dessert, that chocolate lasagna was so good I considered trying to buy a whole pan of it!
The atmosphere was so cozy and comfortable. My husband and I enjoyed looking at the mix of old photos with new “old time” style photo shoots of the team there at Chef’s Kiss.
This restaurant was an instant classic, and immediately one I put at the top of my favorites list! I will be returning. And I can’t wait to try the whole menu, because I’m wholly convinced there isn’t an item on it I won’t enjoy.
Thank you guys for helping my husband and I have a fantastic impromptu date, and for serving up not only amazing food, but fantastic memories as well!
Ralph Granger
The food and service were excellent. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive, and definitely had good suggestions. The cocktails were yummy. The food was perfectly prepared and oh, so delicious. It is a very good restaurant, it just needs a little updating inside.
… moreKristian Sheu
Absolutely excellent. My only regret was digging into my entree before I could snap a good photo, guess I’ll have to come back!
The menu wasn’t long, but had a lot of depth.
We were given some of the nicest breadsticks to start with olive oil and vinegar, they were buttery and warm, not just room temp. For an additional appetizer I ordered the spinach dip which was very well seasoned and very creamy, but not overwhelming, definitely left me hungry for the mains.
Per our server’s suggestion, I ordered the fettuccine with vodka cream sauce and homemade meatballs, the fettuccine was cooked just a bit beyond al dente but wasn’t overcooked, soft but not mushy. The meatballs were very well seasoned with a lot of herbs, and were the size of a child’s fists.
Also with my pasta I had the option of french onion or Italian wedding soup. I chose the latter and did not regret it. It was very hearty with a healthy amount of vegetables and decently sized meatballs; but the selling point was the broth, probably the best Italian wedding soup I’ve had at a restaurant in the area.
Speaking of servers, Stephanie was great! Really added to the atmosphere and made sure my group was well taken care of. Definitely ask for her around dinner!
… moreThe menu wasn’t long, but had a lot of depth.
We were given some of the nicest breadsticks to start with olive oil and vinegar, they were buttery and warm, not just room temp. For an additional appetizer I ordered the spinach dip which was very well seasoned and very creamy, but not overwhelming, definitely left me hungry for the mains.
Per our server’s suggestion, I ordered the fettuccine with vodka cream sauce and homemade meatballs, the fettuccine was cooked just a bit beyond al dente but wasn’t overcooked, soft but not mushy. The meatballs were very well seasoned with a lot of herbs, and were the size of a child’s fists.
Also with my pasta I had the option of french onion or Italian wedding soup. I chose the latter and did not regret it. It was very hearty with a healthy amount of vegetables and decently sized meatballs; but the selling point was the broth, probably the best Italian wedding soup I’ve had at a restaurant in the area.
Speaking of servers, Stephanie was great! Really added to the atmosphere and made sure my group was well taken care of. Definitely ask for her around dinner!
Taquoshia Majors
I’ll start by saying the service was decent. Our server was very nice. The place unfortunately had an old and moldy smell that almost made you want to leave upon stepping in and waiting to be seated. Now the food…not so great. We started off by trying the calamari which was nothing special, appeared and taste like frozen calamari. For my main dish I ordered the Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo with fettuccine noodles. The food came out hot which was great, however the chicken was extremely greasy to the point where black grease was running off into the meal. My first bite was to taste the shrimp which was extremely salty. So salty I was unable to taste anything but salt, very sour. I explained to our server that the shrimp was overly salty in which she took it back then came back out and explained that the cook stated the Cajun seasoning they use is extremely salty and offered to make the original Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo without the Cajun seasoning, which I accepted. Once the meal came out again, I once again took a bite of the shrimp just for it to still be extremely salty. I went ahead and took a taste of the Alfredo sauce with the noodles which taste like jar Alfredo sauce not authentic. Overall, I was not impressed with the food and more than likely will not return, but I do wish them the best.
… moreTiffany Criss
This place had a nice atmosphere and the staff were wonderful. I liked the fact that you can choose the type of noodle you want, spaghetti, fettuccine, or Angel hair with your dish. The scampi wasn’t quite what I expected with the creamy sauce but it did taste good. I would definitely go back and try the other dishes.
… moreDiana Beitz
If you have not tried the Chefs Kiss restaurant, you must. Best vodka sauce I’ve ever had. Chicken parm to die for. Risotto that is out of this world. Soups were spot on as well.
… moreLisa Williams-McCallum
ordered spaghetti & meatballs last night, two orders, and it was terrible. the meatballs in both dishes were burn so thoroughly that only the centers would have been edible IF they weren’t so salty. The marinara sauce had no flavor/spice at all, just tomato sauce. It’s too bad because I’ve eaten in there once and the food was pretty good. Very disappointing for dishes that were nearly $20 each.
… moreNikola Matson
Cozy, unassuming, and exactly what you want from a classic Italian spot in Topeka. The dishes are simple and familiar, the atmosphere is warm, and the customer service is genuinely kind. Nothing fancy — just comforting Italian in a welcoming little space.
… moreDale
My wife and I visted to try out this new, boutique Italian restaurant. We had a truly wonderful experience. We loved that we could make a reservation, and when we arrived the hostesses warmly welcomed us.
My wife made her own pasta dish (Vodka Cream sauce, with shrimp and linguine) and the house salad which she thoroughly enjoyed. I ordered the Tuscan Ribeye, with French onion soup and parmessan encrusted fries. (The soup is AMAZING – highly recommend trying it!).
We shared the chocolate lasagne for desert and both enjoyed it.
The ambience is very intimate, the portion sizes were perfect, the service was quick, and the staff were friendly and attentive.
Thank you for a wonderful experience!
… moreMy wife made her own pasta dish (Vodka Cream sauce, with shrimp and linguine) and the house salad which she thoroughly enjoyed. I ordered the Tuscan Ribeye, with French onion soup and parmessan encrusted fries. (The soup is AMAZING – highly recommend trying it!).
We shared the chocolate lasagne for desert and both enjoyed it.
The ambience is very intimate, the portion sizes were perfect, the service was quick, and the staff were friendly and attentive.
Thank you for a wonderful experience!