42 Best Italian Restaurants near Leawood

“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 ✅“

“Minsky's has been my favorite pizza place since high school in the late 70's (Yes! I was born in the 1900's 😅🤣😂). I love the options (I'm vegetarian), the quality of the food, and the atmosphere. There are other pizza places that come close, but this my 1st choice. I'll always come back.“

“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!“

“Just wanted to take a second to complement the staff, especially our server Ryan. He was too kind and brought the table a round of shots to celebrate our first time in and he took the care to notice that I wasn’t drinking and brought me a non alcoholic version. Amazing service and even better food!“

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

“The food was great and the prices were even better. They have great kids options and great desserts. The best part of it all is that the meal came with complimentary, all you can eat in breadsticks. Breadsticks are so soft and fluffy. I highly recommend“

“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.“

“Pleasant wait staff. Food was delicious!“

“Great food with great atmosphere“

“My wife and I had dinner here last night, and we can't stop talking about how much we enjoyed our experience. For appetizers, we went with the meatballs and carne crudo (beef tartare), and they were excellent. For dinner, we went with the Salsiccio pizza, and we added two pastas: vodka and bolognese. The tiramisu was amongst the best we have ever had. All in all, the food was phenomenal. What made this experience even more special was the elite customer service. I can't emphasize enough how friendly and courteous the team was.“

“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 🤌🏽“

“Whooooa. We've driven by this little place a million times but never stopped by, which a was a huge mistake. The store itself is great, with drinks, desserts, and some really cool antique KC items. The food? FANTASTIC. We got the lasagna with Alfredo, toasted ravioli, chicken spiedini, and the Italian beef pizza. The service was also great; food was ready on time, and despite being lunch-hour busy, they answered all my questions and took the time to make sure everything was correct. Highly recommend Jovito's!“

“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.“

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

“Best Italian food in the KC area – a true hidden gem!
Avelluto's is exactly the kind of place you need a local to tell you about – and once you know, you'll never stop going back. The NY-style pizza is outstanding – perfect crust, just the right amount of sauce, and incredible cheese. The chicken parmigiana is some of the best I've ever had anywhere. The atmosphere is laid-back and welcoming with great Italian music, beautiful artwork, and a big display case of fresh mozzarella that grabs your attention the moment you walk in. Absolutely love this place!“

“I'm unsure why this place doesn't come up more frequently in conversations about Italian food in KC, but it certainly should. When I tell you that the steak spiedini (chef special, not always on the menu) *changed my life*..... WOW - I've thought about it several times a week since my visit. We had fabulous service and they were very accommodating to a couple of dietary needs of our table. Tiramisu was divine. A perfect spot for a date night or just great food anytime.“

“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+++“

“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!!!!“

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

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

“Truly, I have traveled the world. I’ve been to Italy in Europe and Portugal and Australia, and the Netherlands, etc., and I am shocked to find European quality food right around the corner here in Kansas City. Handmade pastas, incredibly beautiful sauces and gravy, extraordinary flavor, combinations, light and airy crispy and savory. I cannot say anything better than that. I will be back to Lazia regularly. Our server Kourtney was extraordinary. Just the right amount of paying attention to us and silent efficiency that I love about European waiters.We were treated like kings!“

“This location is nearly new and very nice. It has an open modern feel, yet cozy and comfortable. The endless salad and breadsticks were delicious and nearly identical to what they served 25-30 years ago. The portions were good and the food was mostly good as well. My chicken fettuccine Alfredo was mostly dry pasta. Others in my party ordered more sauce for their spaghetti and scampi. My 13 month old enjoyed the soft pasta that didn’t have sauce.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Pasta was amazing. staff was very attentive. Definitely be back. Best dinner ever. ❤️“

“I want Tony to be the officiant to my wedding. He's like the final puzzle peice. The last center bite of burger. A greasy egg mid hangover. A warm hug in the cold. And an ice water in the summer. Great waiter, great man, and the best person I have ever met. I will name my son after him (im due in april). Thank you, Tony 🥖🥗“

“Absolutely amazing staff and DELICIOUS FOOD! I went after a run and some of the nicest people ever! We made super happy plates!“

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

“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!“

“I just celebrated my birthday last Sunday with all my friends. It was good food excellent service and good atmosphere! I highly recommend Yaya’s.“

“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.“

“we love this place great pizza and games for kiddos“

“We love this place and go every time we're to in town. There was an issue with some of the vegetables not being completely cooked on the veggie pizza and the wait staff and manager handled the situation well. Delicious! Won't miss an opportunity to go here!!“