Culinaria

“We had the pleasure of dining at Culinaria this past weekend after getting engaged. Delicious food & drink from a highly skilled and friendly team. My fiancé put it best when he said “I can’t help but smile every time I take a bite.””

“🧆Culinaria Restaurant – Mediterranean Magic in the Heart of Lawrence, KS We went to Culinaria for a double date and loved the lively, Mediterranean-inspired vibe. Our friends made reservations ahead of time (smart move — the restaurant was packed!). We only waited a few minutes for our table, surrounded by the buzz of laughter and clinking glasses. To start, we shared the mezze platter and spicy roasted carrots — both bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. For mains, we split the Chicken Shawarma Fries, Mushroom Shawarma, and Chicken Shawarma Plate — every bite full of spice, crunch, and perfectly balanced sauces. 🍐The cocktails were just as creative — my favorite was the Pressed Pear and Pear Fumé, refreshing with a hint of Pear, perfect for date night cheers. 💬 What to know: When it gets busy (and it often does), it can get really loud. You might have to lean in close to hear your friends — which is kind of charming, but can make conversation tricky. Our waitress mixed up one order. Pros 👍 • Delicious Mediterranean dishes with bold flavor • Beautiful indoor/outdoor setting & stylish bar • Creative cocktails and friendly staff Cons 👎 • Gets quite noisy during peak dinner hours • Easy mix-ups when it’s super busy 🎯 Pro Tip: Make a reservation’s, nice weather—ask for patio seating if you prefer a quieter vibe, and definitely order the Mesa Platter and Spicy Carrots to share— they’re worth every bite. Between the laughter, the flavors, and the vibe — Culinaria reminded us that great food tastes even better when shared with good friends. 🥂💛”

“Pleasant experience, attentive waitress, always such a great atmosphere. I had the ricotta pancakes, she had the breakfast tacos. The hummus and pickled veggies were so so good that I ordered one to go!”

“You have to look around corners to find this place. It’s really hidden, but it’s there. We didn’t have a reservation but they sat us anyway. It was my son’s birthday. Very small but apparently just right. Everything we ordered tasted wonderful. The presentation was on point. I was even scoping out the people’s orders next to us. Everything looked and tasted flavorful. I will definitely return. It’s kind of pricey, definitely a special occasion stop. Oh yeah, parking is tight.”

“We visited with a good sized group. Reservations were able to be made. It was a great brunch - the price was fair for what we got, but do know this is on the higher end. Only issue is that we were charged $3 more for the pancakes than what was advertised. Another person in our group was credited for the mistake, but we were not.”