50 Best Italian Restaurants near Leawood

“outstanding food! been going here with my family probably 5 times so far and every time it is just as delicious as before. HIGHLY recommend! carbanara, lasagna, alfredo, chicken parmesean, taste of italy ...superb!“

“Great experience & I brought three pre-tweens with me. This could’ve been a terrible time anywhere but they were so thoughtful & considerate. The chef came by with treats for the kids & the food was excellent. Would def try it for a girls night.“

“Fabulous, amazing drinks ✅ amazing food ✅“

“One of my top two favorite pizza places in Kansas City.
The build your own calzone is my favorite item to order at Minsky’s.
The prices are reasonable.
The restaurant is in a nice area with plenty of dining area room.“

“Tonight was our for visit but will not be our last. The food was outstanding and the service was excellent.“

“So happy to see a Fazoli's on our trip. I haven't had Fazoli's in years. The service was great. I wanted to try so many things and the associate was so helpful and patient while I made my decision. Will definitely visit again before my trip is over.“

“Randomly walked by Friday night looked it up thought let's give it a try. Totally packed no reservations and they worked us in within 20 minutes at the bar and what an unbelievable surprise. Everyone was happy, friendly, and full of recommendations. The drinks were absolutely perfect and the food was next level good. This place is our new go to in KC. Go Now and do not WAIT“

“🙂Patrick our server, was very entertaining and accommodating and gave us excellent service, an awesome guy.“

“Pleasant wait staff. Food was delicious!“

“Took my staff for our annual dinner and they knocked it out of the park! Taylor our server and Jason the bartender plus all the other staff treated us like family. 5 gold stars!“

“The food is always delicious and the staff is friendly and efficient. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Great food. Nice ambience. Excellent service from our waiter, Scott. I highly recommend this restaurant!“

“The best!!!! Destiny was the best waitress, she knows her stuff for sure and congratulations on getting married in 4 days. The food is AMAZING!!! I can’t recommend this place enough!! GO EAT THERE PEOPLE!!!!“

“Literal heaven on earth!! If you love simple Italian food with big flavor you do not want to miss out on this place!! Amazing atmosphere and everyone was super sweet! Sounds of people talking and laughing!🍝😇💯 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ / 5 🤌🏽“

“Riccos is the only place I know where I can go order a BLT the bacon is so crispy without asking for it to be prepared that way. It’s amazing! Tonight the tomatoes were clearly homegrown. It was the best BLT you can get in Kansas City. The Keylime martini is one of my favorites you can’t go wrong at Riccos.“

“Love this place!!!! Everything was so fresh and the breadsticks were amazing!!!! I will definitely be back!!!!!“

“Amazing food, awesome staff. What a fantastic experience!! Highly recommend ❤️“

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

“Great food. Great Service. Lasagna is incredible. Looking forward to returning.“

“Great food with great atmosphere“

“Osteria ll Centro serves extremely well prepared food, served by exceptional staff. I have been dining here since they opened and that has never changed. The decor is nothing special but the atmosphere is fun, exciting, and romantic. It is a little pricey but well worth it.“

“Very good! Enjoyed our Mother’s Day outing.“

“Great Happy Hour. Food was amazing. The meatballs were some of the best. Can't go wrong with truffle fries. We also had the sausage pizza and the pear bruschetta. Both very good as well. The manager was very welcoming and Dominic at the bar did a great job. It was our first visit, and will not be our last. Great Job everyone!“

“Wanna give serious kudos to the staff at this place, we had two tables of 6 walk in for a 6:45 reservation on a Saturday night and my friends booked the wrong days (totally our fault) and the host was so kind and just automatically said that she could figure it out, we just came from a full day at waterworld so we were HUNGRY haha. Loved our server Dylan and the food was freaking awesome and for the price of $22 it way exceeded my expectations! I live in foco and will absolutely be back 🙂“

“Stopped into this gem for some after dinner drinks. First time here and I was pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere and service. The fresh bread was absolutely fantastic and the cocktails were top notch. Will definitely be back to try some dinner options!“

“4 sisters, all born in the area, visiting KC for the first time since 1967! Found Anthony’s for some great Italian takeout. Reminded us of one of our favorite local Italian restaurants back home. Friendly hosts and staff, food was nicely packed and delicious. There was a mistake on the online menu but they went above and beyond to make it right, offering a refund and Reid called us to be sure we would get our money back before they closed for the night. Very generous and impressed with their service.“

“The Grinder Meatball sandwich is unbelievable. The Italian bread roll they use is amazing, nice and crisp exterior with a chewy inside. Then the sauce with the meatballs is incredible. Tons of flavor and worth every penny. Also had the Dr Melfi and it was also amazing. The bread is incredible and lots of flavor and tons of cheesy goodness with the chicken and pesto. Just amazing. Service was impeccable, the two gentlemen working were very friendly, courteous and excited about the fact this was a first time visit. Atmosphere is enjoyable as the weather was good since external seating is the only option. A little more ambiance with the "alley" seating could liven up the seating arrangements but overall this is an amazing place with the best Italian bread I've had this side of Philly. I didn't specifically see a Philly cheesesteak but oh my if they have one I can only imagine how amazing it is.“

“Almost forgot how wonderful this place is.
They no longer have the pulled mozza cart but they make up for it with a lot of Burrata on the menu which is always a winner.
I started with the espressotinni which was a mix between an espresso martini and a carajillo, as they mixed espresso with vodka, orange liqueur, coffee liqueur and their house made amaro. Fantastic!
The focaccia with the basil butter was amazing. We followed that with the panzanella salad which was to die for and so refreshing and well balanced with the pickled beans.
The radiatore (pictured) was so yummy with the corn chowder and we finished with the braised pork shoulder with polenta which was perfect. I had the Sangiovese which paired well with the last 2 dishes.
Park in the parking garage past the hotel in the right. You pay $15, but it was worth it not trying to find a spot on the street.“

“This restaurant has now become one of our favorite Italian restaurants! We celebrated my husband birthday there and had an absolutely wonderful night, from the food, to the atmosphere, to the service! Our server Sam made our evening! He was attentive and enjoyable! We can’t wait to go back! Try it you won’t be disappointed!!“

“Always love Olive Garden. We had 8 people and two servers. One person had the all you can eat soup and salad. He had to ask multiple times for a bowl of soup. I had to ask multiple times for water my water to be refilled. Some of the orders were wrong. But as always the food was great and the atmosphere cheery as usual.“

“wish I'd ate there sooner ! my new go to ! love this place“

“Originally from NYC, I know pizza, as does my wife. This is THE BEST pizza in all of Kansas City.“

“Let me just start with this:
Fazoli’s isn’t fast food. It’s fast comfort.
It’s the kind of place where you can walk in tired, stressed, and craving something real and leave with a belly full of spaghetti and a heart full of “everything’s gonna be okay.” My wife and I love this place. Not in a “we go there sometimes” way. No, we are committed. Fazoli’s is the date-night destination when we’re too exhausted for fine dining but too hungry for frozen disappointment. It's good, it's hot, it’s convenient and I’ll say this loud enough for the folks in the Olive Garden parking lot to hear: The pasta and breadsticks here are better. Yes, better.  You can keep your fake Italian villa music and never ending salad bowls. Fazoli’s gives you the good stuff, no pretense just warm plates of joy and those glorious, buttery breadsticks that practically give you a hug before you eat them.  We had the spaghetti today. A classic. Simple, reliable, saucy like your favorite aunt who tells it like it is. And let me tell you it hit like a memory from childhood, like Sunday dinner at Grandma’s… if Grandma wore a drive-thru headset and served food in under 5 minutes. But the real gem of the day? Melissa the Gm. Now, not everyone’s built for hospitality. Some folks just go through the motions. But Melissa? She’s built like a front line pasta angel. Friendly, genuine, joyful like she was born to greet people and brighten their day. Fazoli’s made a perfect call putting her in charge. She doesn’t just run a restaurant; she sets the tone.  And here’s the thing I’ve learned:
It’s not just about the food.  It’s the little things the way someone smiles at you, the way a hot meal shows up exactly when you needed it, the way breadsticks can somehow taste like a second chance. In a world that’s too busy, too rushed, too artificial Fazoli’s is a little reminder that simple joys still matter.  So thank you, Fazoli’s.  Thank you for the spaghetti. Thank you for the breadsticks.  And thank you for reminding me that sometimes, the best moments in life don’t need candles or reservations.  Sometimes, they just need garlic, pasta, and someone like Melissa saying, “Welcome in.”  We’ll be back. Probably too often. But I’m okay with that.
Forever sauced,
Captain fain-tastic“

“Great food, lovely atmosphere, fine service. Will dine with them again.“

“I went to throw something into the trash/ash can outside the front door. There were broken beer bottles in there sticking up that I didn't see. I got a small cut on my finger. Asked for a band aid and antiseptic. No one was very interested. I did get a band aid. Food was good. Service fine. I wanted desert, but it didn't come up before the end of service. I moved on.“

“Everything was amazing! Maybe the best pasta in town. Highly recommend it“

“We tried Imo's for the very first time tonight on our way back home. We all loved it, including our tired and picky children. The food was absolutely delicious. The restaurant was clean and looked great. The lady at the front was one of the most pleasant people we have ever met. She was very helpful, patient, and super sweet. We will definitely be back when we're in this part of Missouri.“

“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!“

“We order from there all the time, and drive thru to pick up. Always good!!!“

“One of the true PBJ legends that never disappoints. We are not only fond of out menu choices but we are spoiled by incredible service the moment we enter the front doors. Ask for Larry & start off with the Gnocci. That’s the only advice I would give you. I love this place“

“Stunning decor and cocktails were so delicious! Service was excellent as well. Highly recommend for your night out.My only side note for improvement on food (hence the 4 stars instead of 5) would be dessert. We had the pistachio gelato was just ice cream and the affogato was very acidic, but everything else was incredible!“

“Best pizza around. Always fresh and the service is great! Highly recommend!“

“Good food! Our 3 kids all have very different food preferences, and they all were happy with their dinners. The pizza crust was the right amount of chewy without being doughy, and the pizza itself was loaded with toppings.“

“Good food! Our 3 kids all have very different food preferences, and they all were happy with their dinners. The pizza crust was the right amount of chewy without being doughy, and the pizza itself was loaded with toppings.“

“great food, but we walked in and sat at the bar. then was told we had to get up and walk back to the front to order anything. 1st strike. then after going through that useless and time consuming exercise in futility (they had a card machine at the bar which I then was rang up on later for another drink, doesn't making everyone wait in line to order take more time? yes, it does. ), sat down back at the bar , and only wine and sangria? maybe you all should try and be a real bar too, it's not hard to make some whiskey drinks and have beers . 2nd strike. But the food is good.“

“Everything tasted fantastic ?. Our server Trinty is what all servers should strive to be. Efficent ,friendly and engaging one of my favorite servers I've had in a long while! She's in the pizza photo! I hope I spelled her name right.“

“Love everything about Strang hall.“

“It is a chill place I never get tired of this place it has so much to choose from. The manager Anthony and the cook John make some fire pizza. They take big orders as well and get it done right the first time.

Parking: Small lot but you can park on the street.“