38 Best Italian Restaurants near Lenexa

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

“Great food and service!!!“

“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!“

“Some restaurants have good food, and some have great service. It's rare to find both in one place, but that's exactly what we found at Johnny's Italian Steakhouse in Olathe.
My girlfriend and I came in looking for a nice dinner together, and we left talking about how great the entire experience was. Amy was our waitress, and she genuinely made us feel welcome from the moment we sat down. She wasn't just doing her job—she was kind, attentive, and went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our evening. You can tell she truly cares about the people she serves.
I had the Heart of Italy Combination, and every bite was excellent. My girlfriend ordered the Chubby Cut Top Sirloin with the Parmesan crust, and after trying a bite, I completely understood why she loved it. The steak was cooked perfectly, and the Parmesan crust took it to another level.
Thank you, Amy, for making what could have been just another dinner into a memorable date night. We'll definitely be back, and we hope to see you again. Johnny's has earned two returning customers.“

“🙂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!“

“Time after time I am redundant, As someone who has had some of the best Italian food from Little Italy in lower Manhattan to Rome, Florence and Venice we are qualified to say that every dish from the pizza to the pastas and dishes like sausages and peppers is done to perfection with love and affection. Consistently excellent no matter what day you visit. You can't get better Italian food in the Kansas City metro.“

“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!!!!!“

“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!!!!“

“Fantastic place! The service was quick and food delicious. Nice atmosphere and good prices. Highly recommend.“

“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!!“

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

“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.“

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

“This establishment is always good, but today it was outstanding. Came for early dinner, and everything was in place and prepared for customers. Server was familiar and struck the right balance of immediate presence with privacy. The timing for our various courses was unhurried. In all, it was a deeply satisfying dinner.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Friends took me out for my 91st birthday and I requested Paulo's. Been there many times for 45 years. Always order chicken Piccata. Had garlic bread which was excellent. My order came and There was about a full cup of mashed potatoes with a small chicken breast on it. About 2". Chicken was not very tender and I ate the lunch in about 5 bites. Cost $16. no veggies or salad. Gentleman came over and asked how everything was and I told him . Portion was so small. He was very nice and took my lunch price off the bill. I will be back one more time because I really always liked it there. Also had lunch at 2:30 and no one else there but 3 people at the bar. I hope there is some improvement in the portions of some memu items in the future.“

“Absolutely AMAZING food and service!!! So happy they selected Olathe to grow!!! 💯 recommend!“

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

“Fabulous, amazing drinks ✅ amazing food ✅“

“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.“

“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.“

“Our server, Robert, was AWESOME. He was very accommodating, helpful, and a great conversationalist!

Some things that Robert did for us that I consider above and beyond:

- He was able to change the channel on the TVs when a show came on that showed my wife's phobia.

- He mixed a great drink by asking my wife a few questions about their taste when they sure what to order.

- He talked with us about one of our favorite local hobby shops.

- When he found out it was our anniversary, he gave us one of our desserts on the house!

Robert did a fantastic job at making our little night out extra fun :D If the rest of the servers are anything like him then we cannot wait to return

Of course, as usual, the food was delicious (including the new menu items we tried: mushroom ravioli and shrimp and steak buccatini), and the wait for a table was very short. The restaurant and our booth were also clean and well-maintained. :)“

“We visited Minsky's on Ridgeview and 105th on June 3, 2026. The service was great! The atmosphere was very nice. We sat outside and enjoyed the music. The food was delicious. I especially liked the $7.99 deal. You get a large piece of pizza, salad and a drink. Their pizza is the best. Ashley was our waitress and she took great care of us.“

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