19 Best Italian Restaurants near Shawnee

“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“

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

“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.“

“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!“

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

“Great place to eat!“

“I have been traveling over the Country for 40+ years. The meal tonight was one of the Top Ten all time meals I have had. Simple great Italian food and corresponding atmosphere. Reasonably priced. Simply fantastic. Didn’t see this one coming. Well done!“

“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.“

“Haven't been to OG in a few years. We've been getting the TX Roadhouse family meals for a few weeks and discovered OG has them as well.
They have a good thing in many ways, but lacking a bit as well.
Since we have onion allergies in the family, It would have been nice to be able to delelt the onions from the salad. The red onions are even harder to digest than white onion, so that may keep us from doing his again. Croutons were packed separately which was nice since we don't use those. Also we had to request plasticware which apparently is the only way to get dinner mints included.
On the positive side, they included a dozen breadsticks (TX RH includes 12 rolls) , the spatula was great to have for the lasagna and tongs for the salad! The salad was at least twice as big as TX roadhouse which was nice. They also included an entire bottle of dressing which was nice. The lasagna was over 2 lbs, I'm sure, (and they have a larger size 🤯). Flavor was good on everything.
It just seems a bit expensive compared to TX roadhouse meals. You can get BBQ or chix breast for much less $$ with a TX roadhouse meal. For $65, you can get 4 nice steaks at TX roadhouse, lasagna is just hamburger and noodles. So definitely seems a bit over priced for what you get here.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Very observant staff! The wonderful server JAKE noticed my husband wasn’t fond of the dressing on his salad and brought him another bowl with a different dressing. While I was here, I accidentally broke a glass cup and I was well attended to by Jake and the manager on duty MARTIN, who brought me a band-aid and a sterile cleaning pad and ensured all was okay. Amazing service, really made my birthday dinner special. The food was delicious and quick to come to the table.“

“Excellent pizza. Their weekly special pizzas are always great. Many options have local ingredients. Friendly employees and reasonable prices. De Soto is lucky to have such great local pizza.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“