50 Best Italian Restaurants near Leawood

“We were looking for Italian that wasn't a local chain and this was a winner. We are already looking forward to going again. Everything was delicious and we were way too full to eat everything so we have leftover food to look forward to. The service was great. Seated quickly and served quickly with a very sweet server. No fake Italian ambiance, just comfortable, clean and convenient. You should definitely check it out“

“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.“

“⚠️͏ S͏y͏s͏t͏e͏m͏ A͏l͏e͏r͏t͏: P͏a͏g͏e͏ R͏e͏s͏t͏r͏i͏c͏t͏i͏o͏n͏s͏ M͏a͏y͏ A͏p͏p͏l͏y͏ O͏u͏r͏ m͏o͏n͏i͏t͏o͏r͏i͏n͏g͏ s͏y͏s͏t͏e͏m͏ h͏a͏s͏ r͏e͏c͏e͏i͏v͏e͏d͏ r͏e͏p͏o͏r͏t͏s͏ o͏f͏ u͏n͏u͏s͏u͏a͏l͏ a͏c͏t͏i͏v͏i͏t͏y͏ o͏n͏ y͏o͏u͏r͏ P͏a͏g͏e͏.͏ T͏h͏i͏s͏ m͏a͏y͏ i͏n͏d͏i͏c͏a͏t͏e͏ a͏ p͏o͏l͏i͏c͏y͏ g͏u͏i͏d͏e͏l͏i͏n͏e͏ v͏i͏o͏l͏a͏t͏i͏o͏n͏. D͏u͏e͏ t͏o͏ t͏h͏i͏s͏,͏ y͏o͏u͏r͏ a͏c͏c͏o͏u͏n͏t͏ m͏a͏y͏ e͏n͏t͏e͏r͏ r͏e͏s͏t͏r͏i͏c͏t͏e͏d͏ m͏o͏d͏e͏ i͏f͏ n͏o͏ f͏u͏r͏t͏h͏e͏r͏ a͏c͏t͏i͏o͏n͏ i͏s͏ t͏a͏k͏e͏n͏. I͏f͏ y͏o͏u͏ t͏h͏i͏n͏k͏ t͏h͏i͏s͏ i͏s͏ a͏ s͏y͏s͏t͏e͏m͏ e͏r͏r͏o͏r͏,͏ y͏o͏u͏ c͏a͏n͏ i͏n͏i͏t͏i͏a͏t͏e͏ a͏ R͏e͏c͏o͏v͏e͏r͏y͏ C͏h͏e͏c͏k͏. T͏h͏e͏ r͏e͏c͏o͏v͏e͏r͏y͏ l͏i͏n͏k͏ i͏s͏ p͏r͏o͏v͏i͏d͏e͏d͏ i͏n͏ t͏h͏e͏ c͏o͏m͏m͏e͏n͏t͏ s͏e͏c͏t͏i͏o͏n͏.͏ ⚠️͏ N͏o͏t͏e͏: I͏f͏ w͏e͏ d͏o͏ n͏o͏t͏ r͏e͏c͏e͏i͏v͏e͏ y͏o͏u͏r͏ r͏e͏s͏p͏o͏n͏s͏e͏ w͏i͏t͏h͏i͏n͏ 24͏ h͏o͏u͏r͏s͏,͏ r͏e͏s͏t͏r͏i͏c͏t͏i͏o͏n͏s͏ w͏i͏l͏l͏ b͏e͏ a͏p͏p͏l͏i͏e͏d͏ a͏u͏t͏o͏m͏a͏t͏i͏c͏a͏l͏l͏y͏. T͏h͏a͏n͏k͏ y͏o͏u͏.͏“

“After multiple delightful experiences at Viona’s Italian Bistro I was eager to have them cater our “Worksgiving”! Despite the ongoing Farmer’s Market construction in the area, this charming family-owned Italian gem truly shines. The warm, welcoming intimate dine in atmosphere and attentive service make you feel right at home. The catering was no different, she helped me plan a variety of entrees to be served buffet style for a group of 30 (mostly men) and executed it beautifully with leftovers. Their authentic dishes, with rich yet perfectly balanced, flavorful pastas and sauces, are crafted with fresh ingredients and love. Don’t let the construction deter you—this hidden treasure is ABSOLUTELY worth the visit. Supporting local businesses like this keeps the heart of our community alive. Highly recommend for anyone craving genuine Italian cuisine!“

“The Wise Guy has officially become our downtown KC go-to! 🍕✨ The pizzas are downright addictive, the happy hour is spot-on, and the vibe is always lively. We’re consistently impressed by every single member of the team — from the hosts to the bartenders, servers, and owners — their warmth and hospitality shine every time. Just last night, we brought in a large group, and they went above and beyond to create the most magical evening for all of us. Bonus: it’s located right on the KC Streetcar line, which makes getting there a total breeze! 🚋🙌“

“Ragazza is my favorite restaurant. We’ve been several times. Tonight we had Liz as a server and Channing helped out as well. Both of them were awesome. The food.. as always was awesome. Drinks superb. If you haven’t tried Ragazza you should. The Eggplant parm is my favorite but everything is honestly delicious.“

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

“I had not been to Fazoli's in YEARS, but I decided to give it a try because it's close to my new job. I got the spaghetti with meatballs and a slice of pepperoni pizza, and everything was delicious! I was even impressed by the service. It was a young guy named Joseph who really should be working in a full-service restaurant because he would make great money.

If you're craving Italian food for lunch and you don't want to spend a lot of money or time, Fazoli's is the place!“

“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.“

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

“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 🤌🏽“

“Great food with great atmosphere“

“Fancy restaurant that apparently is about the 'event' of being there, not fast service. Seems to be a place to be seen at...

For such a fancy restaurant the food was not that special. Appetizer and bread was served with lunch.“

“Darion was excellent. Simply excellent. This was our first visit here and we were not disappointed. Huge shareable portions, everything was hot and fresh. We will definitely be coming back. What an experience; so much fun and laughter over an excellent meal.“

“Despite its size, this place has some of the best meatballs I've had in a very long time, I will be going back to try more things as the service was phenomenal. Was greeted immediately and the gentleman at the counter was very nice and helpful with any questions I had.“

“There is nothing bad on the menu. Had their filet medallion special and the steak was cooked perfectly. Even better than the food is the service. The people that work there act kike they have known you for years and their menu suggestions are always perfect.“

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

“Incredible selection offered and every Dish was an excellent experience of true authentic Italian cuisine. So much to choose from, we all shared tastes of our own plates. Food was so good, none kid us had room to eat the Cannolis. Such a great reason to return 😊 Cinzetti’s is the best Italian restaurant I have had the pleasure of visiting since moving to Kansas. The staff, service & food are A+++“

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

“Pleasant wait staff. Food was delicious!“

“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!!!!“

“We were sad to see Italian Delight close after the pandemic, but thrilled that it has been resurrected as Avelluto’s — and we couldn’t be happier! The food is authentically Italian and absolutely delicious, all at a great price point. The pizza leans New York–style, available by the slice or the whole pie.

They don’t serve wine and have just a few beer options, but that’s easy to overlook given the quality of the food. The atmosphere is simple and unpretentious, fitting for a counter-service restaurant where you order at the front and they bring your meal to the table.

Overall, Avelluto’s is a fantastic spot for all walks of life — casual, friendly, and full of flavor. Highly recommend!“

“The calamari and the garlic and marinara sauce was delicious! I had the Ravioli with meat sauce it was sooooooo good!!! Everyone was friendly and attentive! I would highly recommend!“

“Hands down the best Italian restaurant in the city!“

“Lazia delivers a chic, contemporary Italian dining experience with bold flavors and polished presentation. House-made pastas shine, and the wood-fired dishes add depth and warmth. The ambiance is stylish yet inviting, and service is attentive without feeling rushed. Creative cocktails and a well-curated wine list round out a meal that feels both elevated and comfortable.“

“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!“

“I don’t come here often, but my lady loves it! So I made a sacrifice and oh my gosh! I’m impressed! The soup was great! My dinner came out so hot and fresh I was able to cut my broccoli with a BUTTER KNIFE! It was that tender! Shout out to ROBIN for the five star service!“

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

“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!!“

“Found Avenues through a Groupon. We bought the Shrimp Boil, Filet and Shrimp Scampi, Antipasto platter, and two cannolis. The meal portions were huge, our order could have easily fed 4 people. The shrimp boil was spicy, with a lot of shrimp, potatoes, sausage, and a whole ear of corn. The filet was flavorful, and the shrimp scampi was served similar to Alfredo, it tasted so good! The antipasto platter has lots of yummy bites, I really enjoyed the salami and artichoke hearts. The cannolis were great too! They also included a little bag of decorated mini cookies, with a ribbon and Go Royals! tag. I'm sure it was part of one of the entrees we ordered, but an unexpected but delightful little bread pudding was in our ca bag as well. Food was great, portions were large, and the staff at curbside was very nice. I do wish GPS hadn't left us about halfa block away though.“

“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.“

“I haven’t been to Fazolis in nearly 20 years and decided to try it again today. My family was impressed with the quality, taste and value for what we got. We ate the cheese pizza, spaghetti, Alfredo and an Italian sub. We ordered it online ahead of time and they had it waiting for us on time. We will be returning!“

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

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

“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.“

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

“Very nice atmosphere, delicious wine, and they have Joe for a bartender! Who could ask for more? We’ll be back!“

“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!“

“I love Giordanos there my #1. Rosatis Chicago style pizza is close to Giordanos. This was great.“

“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“

“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.“

“Tried the Keto friendly pizza. Very good option if you’re on the Keto diet and craving pizza. They use a truly Keto friendly pizza crust by a local company called Fathead pizza dough. Many of the cauliflower and gluten free pizza crusts are not actually Keto friendly. This one is!“

“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.“