KANÙ brings polished brunch and dinner to Old Town

What public feedback says

KANÙ holds a 4.5 Google rating from 617 reviews, a strong signal for an Old Town restaurant serving both brunch and dinner. The available reviews consistently praise three elements together: attentive service, an attractive setting and food that feels more ambitious than standard local fare. Diners describe successful anniversary and graduation meals, while another party enjoyed brunch enough to return.

The tone is notably enthusiastic without centering on just one feature. Service receives repeated approval, including specific praise for friendly recommendations, professionalism and accommodating a party shortly before brunch ended. The interior is described as carefully curated and elevated, and one dinner party appreciated a side table with a view into the kitchen.

Food and drink

Brunch appears to be one of KANÙ’s clearest strengths. Chicken and waffles came with miso honey butter, while the chicken breading was singled out for being more interesting than a basic flour or panko coating. Crab Benedict paired crab cakes and a poached egg with yuzu hollandaise. That combination of familiar brunch formats and less expected accents seems central to the restaurant’s appeal.

The shakes also made a strong impression. One diner considered them substantial enough to function as a meal, suggesting they are better treated as a main event than a casual add-on.

Dinner feedback is similarly positive. Seared salmon and duck à l’orange were both enjoyed during an anniversary meal, alongside crab cakes and a Cinder & Silk cocktail. Another group praised the artichoke dip, and the Agostino pizza remained especially memorable for one diner after a graduation dinner. Crab cakes are the only item that surfaces in more than one review, appearing both on their own and as part of the Benedict.

Atmosphere and occasions

KANÙ seems particularly well suited to occasions that call for something polished without becoming overly formal. Anniversary and graduation diners both reported positive experiences, supported by attentive servers and a visually distinctive room. The rooftop adds another option, with one Sunday brunch party reporting a quiet and pleasant experience there near closing time.

The restaurant falls in the mid-range category. Based on the sample feedback, its value is tied less to simple portions and more to distinctive preparations, cocktails, design and occasion-friendly service.

Practical verdict

The entrance may require attention. One reviewer drove past before relying on map directions and finding parking, describing the entry as discreet. Large shakes are another practical consideration for anyone planning a full meal.

Overall, the public record presents KANÙ as a dependable choice for elevated brunch, dinner dates and family celebrations in Old Town. The strongest case rests on creative brunch dishes, well-received crab cakes, a polished atmosphere and service that earns repeated praise.