48 Best Italian Restaurants near Mission

“they were highly Faved on Nextdoor, so I thought I would try them for our Halloween dinner. made a,reservation for 1/2 pan, it was ready when they opened. I think it was the owner's son who rang me up. not cheap by any means, but we had two dinners and two kids lunches and I think there is still some left!“

“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 service and the food… 12/10! This was our first visit, but anytime we visit KC, we will be back! 🫶🏻“

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“The whole dining experience from start to finish was fabulous. Our waiter Danny B, was attentive, knowledgeable, friendly and had great recommendations. The food was amazing! We had whipped ricotta as an appetizer 5/5, the caprese salad 5/5 and the spicy rigatoni vodka pasta 5/5. We took tiramisu cannoli’s to go but if they are like the rest of the food, we will enjoy dessert later!“

“The chicken parm sandwich and Italian steak parm sandwich-both delicious. Did some shopping as well- some authentic Italian ingredients and premade for those of us not as gifted!! Fun place to eat in.“

“Toasted ravioli, mozzarella sticks , Italian Sausage grinder & meatball grinder all were delicious!!

Enjoy answering trivia questions from the trivia cards they have on the tables, or play a game of tic-tac-toe. Neat little small wooden tic tac toe game set also on the table. And just in case you have a dire life question, ask the 8-ball. It's also on the table.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Great food with great atmosphere“

“Pleasant wait staff. Food was delicious!“

“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“

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

“A friend and I stopped by for lunch. We confirmed pretty much that all of the good things people are saying about this spot are true. The outside seating area on the sidewalk is really nice. We were absolutely not forgotten about our service was excellent.
The items we ordered were delicious. We shared a pizza and a salad that we added chicken too. I will definitely go back again. It’s a fun place just to wander around and look at the local stores after 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.“

“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 🤌🏽“

“If you are looking for a quaint little spot for a romantic dinner, or out for a bachelorette party, or a simple girl's night out this is the place to get dressed up and enjoy good food, drinks and the company you are celebrating with. I do suggest you make reservations as the place is small and seats fill up quick.“

“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 food was delicious, but I really wanted to make a point to leave a review about our server. From the very beginning, Tayla was attentive and kind. She made sure to give great descriptions of the food, but the real icing on the cake was how much she went above and beyond. We brought in a cake from the bakery, and the host offered to keep it in the fridge for us. Tayla brought out the cake for us to take pictures and sing happy birthday, and then took it to the back to cut it. The cake was butterfly themed, and she cut out my mom's piece to look like a butterfly. We cannot recommend this restaurant enough, but highly recommend asking for Tayla.“

“Hands down probably one of the best places I’ve ever had Italian food at. Their sauce has to be one of the best if not THE best I’ve ever had! Their pasta was absolutely great too. Great food and we had a great server as well! Will definitely be coming back soon. Thank you all very much!“

“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$“

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

“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.“

“A Night Worth the Drive: Lazia
Some dinners are just meals. This one was an occasion: meeting my daughter’s boyfriend’s parents for the first time. Lazia made it feel like exactly the right place to do it.
It started before we ever sat down. I’d booked a Monday, and the night before, I learned it wouldn’t work. Jake took it on and spent the week finding us a table on a busy Friday night. When I told him why the evening mattered, he treated it like it mattered to him too. With five of us coming from three directions (me from an hour and a half south, putting my MICHELIN tires to good use, the parents from Topeka, and my daughter and her boyfriend from Lawrence), that table was no small favor. The restaurant is lucky to have him.
When I walked up to the host stand, I met May. She has a kind of charm that works like a gravitational pull. I asked for her recommendations, and a sparkle came into her eye as she walked me through her favorites. My mouth was watering before I reached the table. Behind her stood Ruben, a dapper host whose polish matched the care that went into every detail of the room.
And the room was a vibe. Our table sat right beneath the chandelier, so every photo came out with a work of art glowing overhead like a halo.
Our server, Alex, offered drinks, and when I passed, there was no pressure at all, which I appreciated. I couldn’t decide between the dishes, so I asked him to send out whatever would impress us. He delivered. Over the course of the night, more than seven people touched our table, and it ran like choreography. Each time a course arrived, Alex presented it with real mastery and flair, describing every dish with enough presence to be heard across the table.
To start: stuffed focaccia with aged balsamic, cold-pressed olive oil, and Maldon salt.
Antipasti: Wagyu carpaccio with black truffle and gnocco fritto; burrata with caponata and kale pesto; and vongole.
Primi: radiatore with lobster acqua pazza; chestnut cappellacci with duck sugo; and cavatelli with veal sausage.
Secondi: milk-braised pork shoulder.
I won’t single out a favorite, because I can’t. Every dish stood out, and any one of them deserves a poet with a million words. This is cooking at the level you’d expect from a Michelin-starred kitchen, and I’d bet the accolades are coming. Go now, while a table like ours is still possible to get.
Hats off to the kitchen under Chef Aaron Wells-Morgan; that pasta course alone was worth the drive.
My only lament: I couldn’t convince a single person at the table to venture into the dessert realm with me. Consider that unfinished business. I’ll be back.“

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

“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.“

“Service is almost always wonderful. Tonight though, one of the waitresses helping our large party was attempting to flirt with my boyfriend right infront of me. Then kept seeming as if she was taking it out on me that he wasnt acknowledging her. She poured Alfredo sauce down the back of my shirt and got it in my hair. Covered me in cheese instead of my food. And would fill everyone else's drinks but not mine until I asked multiple times.“

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

“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.“

“Usually great food, and we est here often. However, last week we were 100% dissatisfied! First, the entire meal was late, they had to substitute knots for garlic bread, waited forever and the calzone had literally one piece of meat about 1"x1.5" and what looked like a mozzarella stick for cheese. The meal was gross, late, over cooked and not what we ordered or paid for. So disappointed. Since it is a long drive we regularly make I doubt we will be returning. $34 meal wasted.“

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

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

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

“This is a classic Pizza option at a really well maintained restaurant. It is a small, family-owned business that has a loyal client base. Their special pink salad dressing is amazing! It's easy to get to, there's lots of parking and you always get great service. They have a very affordable lunch deal and a rewards punch card. It's a relaxed place to sit down and chat with group. You can also watch sports on the TV if you go by yourself.“

“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.“

“Fabulous, amazing drinks ✅ amazing food ✅“

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

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

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

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

“Me, my Mom, and cousin came in tonight and had amazing service from Sadie! She was super kind, efficient, and made sure to check in on us. We all got the unlimited pasta special, two speciality drinks, and a slice of cheesecake and it was so delicious😋“

“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 and service!!!“