Acclaimed Kansas City restaurant is closing after almost nine years
A renowned Kansas City restaurant will close at the end of the year after nine years of service.
Corvino Supper Club & Tasting Room, 1830 Walnut St., announced via social media and in a letter on its website that its last day will be New Year’s Eve.
“There were awards and accolades aplenty, but what we take with us is the friendships. With our staff, our regulars, and with you. Our greatest satisfaction came from giving you a night to remember,” the restaurant wrote. “We’re happy to close the doors to Corvino on our own accord, as a thoughtful decision on the completion of a beautiful chapter.”
The restaurant will be taking reservations for its “one final supper” through its website.
Corvino has offered a rotating, fine-dining menu since it opened in 2017. Chef Michael Corvino has received many James Beard nominations for his cooking.
In August, Corvino announced plans to sell the business to restaurateur Whitney VinZant, whose portfolio includes Gram & Dun, Va Bene and — most recently — Cafe Trio.
The Star reported last month, however, that the sale had fallen through.
In a message sent to staff at the time, co-owners Michael and Christina Corvino said they decided to walk away from the deal, citing VinZant’s “inability to uphold their original commitments.”
“We cannot lower our standards or ethics no matter what,” the Corvinos wrote. “We apologize for the inconvenience or anxiety it may have caused you, as we had put months into plans to avoid that.”
The owners could not be immediately reached for further comment on the closure Tuesday.
This story was originally published November 18, 2025 at 11:56 AM.