Passport to Flavor
The Heart of the Country is a foodie city, boasting flavors from around the world to classic dishes from the Heartland. Dive in with our guide to dining in Wichita.
Find authentic German fare in contemporary urban biergarten at Prost, located in Revolutsia – a shipping container shopping and dining center. Shop German goods at sister company, Ze German Markt, located next door.
Angelo's Italian Foods serves their family’s signature pasta dishes, pizzas and salads.
Lima Nation Peruvian Kitchen, a concept by Chef Carlos Manuel, pays tribute to traditional Peruvian recipes with a twist of creativity and innovation.
Known nationally for its prime rib, Scotch & Sirloin has been serving Wichita for more than 40 years.
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Georges French Bistro specializes in modern, sophisticated French cuisine including steak frites, scallops, crepes and homemade desserts. Plus, the interior design of this popular spot will transport you to a Parisian French bistro.
Tucked inside the historic Delano District, Yokohama Ramen Joint bridges the culture between the Midwestern U.S. and coastal Japan.
In the mood for authentic Mexican cuisine? Wichita is home to a variety of Latin eateries, including Argentina’s Empanadas, La Chinita, Playa Azul and many more. There are also three Carlos O’ Kelly’s Mexican Café locations (northeast, south and west) across the city. For an insider’s look at where to find Mexican flavors, peruse the suggestions of local travel journalist Vanessa Whiteside or find even more ideas in this guide.
Arrive early to get your hands on the smoked goodness at Station 8 BBQ. Their meats are smoked daily in their historic 1920s firehouse eatery.
With five locations throughout the city, it’s easy to find Meddys (northwest, northeast, downtown, southwest, and southeast) when hunger strikes. This eatery features fresh, made-to-order authentic Mediterranean food that is both healthy and delicious. Each location has delightful outdoor seating to enjoy as well.
Public serves regionally sustainable ingredients in a laid-back, farm-to-table atmosphere in Wichita’s Old Town District. Fun fact: the dining area is located in the bottom floor of a restored 1916 warehouse where Wichitans once made caskets.
On the east end of the Douglas Design District, Vora Restaurant European focuses mostly on French and Italian cuisine, old world wine and beer and craft cocktails. The restaurant has an open kitchen, a wine cellar and a wide-ranging menu including starters such as Oyster Rockefeller, brick-oven rustic pizzas, house-made pastas and more.
Itzcali Tapas & Tequila is a culinary gem where art, culture and flavors of Mexico and Iran collide. You can enjoy tacos, a variety of shareable tapas and a large selection of tequila.
Locals and celebs alike are known to gush over the gourmet comfort food at Doo-Dah Diner. See what patrons are raving about in our video.
You can have a taste of Italy in the Heart of the Country when you dine at Piatto Neapolitan Pizzeria in the Douglas Design District. With training and tactics coming straight from Naples, the owner at Piatto has studied under master Pizzaiolo, Enzo Coccia, bringing an authentic experience to Wichita.
Last but certainly not least, for dining fresh from a Kansas farm, make your way to Elderslie Farm to be wowed by their formal multi-course farm dinner. They also have blackberry you-picks, an outdoor café (seasonal) and a creamery – complete with an online cheese shop, farm-to-table dinners and cheese and wine pairings.
Are you ready to dig into Wichita’s food scene? Include these eateries in your itinerary or find more ideas of where to eat in the Heart of the Country in our list of 1,200+ restaurants.