Culinaria

The 15 Best Restaurants in Lawrence, Home of the University of Kansas | Eater

"Husband-and-wife team Regan and chef Aaron Pillar opened Culinaria as a catering company in 2009, before transforming the business into a restaurant in 2017. Located in a historic building dating to the 1860s, Culinaria serves up tapas-style plates with an emphasis on eastern Mediterranean cuisines. Highlights include fattoush, mujaddara, crispy fried artichokes, an array of hummuses, and other vegetarian and vegan dishes. If you’re coming with a crowd or just a hearty appetite, opt for the meze platter for an excellent sampling of chef Pillar’s talents." - Erin Socha