42 Best Italian Restaurants near Lenexa

“Great food and service!!!“

“They use real ingredients and you can taste the difference! The pizza gets loaded up, you’re not just eating crust.“

“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!“

“🙂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 🤌🏽“

“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.“

“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+++“

“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“

“Pleasant wait staff. Food was delicious!“

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

“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 ordered catering for the Wellsville Football Team Dinner. It was amazing. Sami was awesome in helping order and getting things together/time pick up. Highly recommend Toni’s. We love coming here for dinners and it was for catering too!“

“I cannot begin to tell you how truly incredible our experience was, but I'll do my best. First off the food was perfection. I got the Ribeye, Harrison got the Italian sausage stuffed mushrooms and mom got the cedar plank Salmon. ALL OF US were BEYOND thrilled with our meals. Everything was flavorful and cooked to perfection. The olive oil provided for the bread was amazing as well. What made the experience even better was our waitress Amy June. She was so personable, so knowledgeable, and made great recommendations. She made it a PERFECT evening! Don't let the fact it's located in a hotel fool you... it's definitely a 5 star experience.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!!“

“The restaurant was ready for our group of 11 before the reservation time so we felt welcomed right away. This was a first visit for about half of our party and I fully expect they will return. Everyone was pleased with their order. Our server was efficient and pleasant. We enjoyed the opportunity to leisurely visit with one another and enjoy a fine lunch.“

“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.“

“Food is beyond delicious! The atmosphere is wonderful and staff couldn't be better. The wait to be seated and for our food to be brought out was well worth it. Honestly, the wait was extremely quick for the fact that everything is homemade from scratch. The food is packed with flavor, fresh, and filling. Highly recommend that you try out Bella's.“

“Fabulous, amazing drinks ✅ amazing food ✅“

“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 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!“

“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“

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

“This place is a gem! Everyone is so friendly, even when they are maxed out busy! The pizza is clearly made with love. The combinations are amazing! The soup is extremely delicious, and I’m a sucker for a yummy salad bar. The bacon, mac and cheese pizza is my favorite. Do yourself a favor and try this place out!“

“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.“

“I have ordered Minsky's pizza for carryout many times over the years but never actually at inside of one. Their sit down menu is huge and a solid beer selection. We got the Thai pizza. That have the usual pizza flavors as well as some exotic ones.“

“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!“

“Cheesy bread is out of this world!!! Gotta get romesean on your crust. Love this place!“