7 Best Italian Restaurants near Kansas City

“best pasta I've ever had and crazy high portions for less than 15$“

“Usually great food, and we est here often. However, last week we were 100% dissatisfied! First, the entire meal was late, they had to substitute knots for garlic bread, waited forever and the calzone had literally one piece of meat about 1"x1.5" and what looked like a mozzarella stick for cheese. The meal was gross, late, over cooked and not what we ordered or paid for. So disappointed. Since it is a long drive we regularly make I doubt we will be returning. $34 meal wasted.“

“YAY! Bff and I travel to the Legends to get some topsys popcorn and sees candy. I ❤️the Legends (although bff was shocked chicos is no longer there). We opt for The Olive Garden which I haven't eaten at in probably a decade? Bff is adamant-we are going!!!! Okie dokie! Our server, Izzy, warns us she's back after graduating college and she may be rusty. NOPE! Not even close Izzy! Fantastic service and en pointe timing! She's gregarious and wonderful! We order the soup (minestrone) and salad and BREADSTICKS!!!!! Hooray for the breadsticks! It's just like I remember-the salad is crispy lettuce, black olives, tomatoes and croutons with the special dressing. It's exceptionally tasty (maybe because it's been so long? Idk). The soup is piping hot (big plus) and every spoonful is a medley of different beans, vegetables and pasta (and for once the pasta is not overtaken by all the other ingredients). The breadsticks? Oooooo just like I remember: warm, soft and doughy tasting. Absolutely sublime. I was excited bff didn't want any so guess how many I ate? Yep, you would be correct-all of them! In our defense we felt compelled to order a margarita as it was cold outside and we needed fuel to wander around The Legends. The margarita was delicious! Served icy cold!!!! And all the components balanced nicely! I would've had one more but walking around The Legends with 2 margars under my belt isn't wise. I've been known to burst into song and act goofy. Anyway, if you're in the area, do stop by! Ask for Izzy! I won't wait a decade to go back. It's nice to know some things are consistently scrumptious!“

“Came here to hear lunch on Veterans Day. Nothing disappointed me as I had a very polite waitress. I had the fettuccine Alfredo and breadsticks with a salad and everything was great. This Olive Garden has never failed to make me happy for the 4 times I’ve been here to eat“

“We came for KC Restaurant Week and 1889 did not disappoint! They have a wide selection, something for everyone in our group. Everyone was super friendly and we got our dinner quickly. Their wine recommendations were on point too. Will definitely be back again when we're in the area!“

“A neighborhood establishment that uses fresh ingredients, that you can taste! The difference in the food preparationis noticeable and greatly appreciated. One of the few local pizza places that tastes like everything came from a fresh market. If you seek fresh ingredients and quality, Pizza Stop is your place. ?“

“Ordered this from uber eats. OMG!!!!! Everything was soooo good! Huge portions! Cooked to perfection! Idk where the photos that are on here from before came from but please disregard that other ones because this was perfect! I am a huge critic and I honestly thought I was going to be disappointed because I looked at the gogole review photos after I placed my order....and I am absolutely impressed. The quality and value here are unmatched. A certain burrito bowl and kids choice taco meal with chips and guac and a large queso cost the same to deliver as two catfish combos, a chicken strip combo and three drinks a shake and a chicken leg and mashed potatoes and gravy. The okra covered the entire bottom of the container, my daughter's chicken strip side, cheese fries came in it's own container and it was FULL. It took the driver 17 minutes to get here and the fish was still hot and the breading was still crispy e to enjoy. They didn't forget the sauces either! Also, they have strawberry Fanta.... bonus points. Again. I can't say enough. You have got to try this place.“