Zona Rosa — Attraction in Kansas City

The Italia Festival was happening. The weather is sunny and 81°. It was VERY busy. The parking lots were full. Wound up parking in the grass. People were pleasant and generally patient. Families. Dogs. A very mixed crowd. Old to young. Multiple ethnicities. Multiple genders. Lots of activities. A pickle ball court. A wonderful playground with a safe play surface. Benched seating for families. Ramps. A very open feeling to the place like you'd find in Carmel Valley. CA. The shops were busy. The restaurants had lines. The bathrooms were busy. It was a very good weekend for Zona Rosa. 54 was excellent. Avocado Burger. Get the chuck brisket blend. Worth the 2.00 up charge. Smoked Gouda. Applewood bacon . The works. I ate it ALL. Our server was delightful. We enjoyed her service. It was busy so serving times were slow yet we expected it and enjoyed the view and the...

I visited Zona Rosa recently and I was a bit disappointed to see so many empty store fronts. It seems like this place has lost some of its charm and vitality over the years. However, I still enjoyed walking around and browsing the shops that were open. The location is safe and easy to access, with plenty of parking and public transportation options. I also had a great meal at one of the restaurants, which had a nice variety of cuisines and prices to choose from. I really miss The Majestic Theatres and the indoor Grove area, which are both currently looking sad and empty. I hope they can revive them soon and bring back some of the entertainment and culture that Zona Rosa used to offer. Overall, I would give Zona Rosa a 4 out of 5 stars, because it still has potential and it's a nice place to spend...

I gave Zona Rosa a 5 star because even though we have a sky rocketing surge across the nation with covid 19 this place will give you a small amount of normalcy. With the up and coming Christmas holiday they have still managed to decorate beautifully, and even with sadness seeing some store fronts empty some manage to stay open. The stores I saw were requiring masks and limited occupancy. I went in a few and that did not seem to be a issue. I felt safe, much safer than an hour before watching the news from my living room. I stopped at forever 21, I found a great sale and bought some tops for my granddaughter at $5 and $6 apiece. If you haven't been down to Zona Rosa since Xmas decorations have been put up, after dark go down and take a little walk around...