18 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.“

“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.“

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

“This Olive Garden was fabulous! We went on a Tuesday evening. Not very busy. The gentleman who served us was great! I wish I got his name to include here. He made suggestions, thought about everything we might need before we did, and set us up perfectly for dinner and our departure afterward. The food? Delectable! This could not have been a better experience and raised the bar for all others. I would give it more stars if possible. Simply amazing!“

“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.“

“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.“

“I busted in my pants while eating this. Best pizza I’ve had in a long, long time. Stop here. Now. Don’t even read the rest of this. The cheese was immaculate. Awesome cheese pull. The crust? Even better. Light and flaky and I’m gonna bust again while thinking of it 😻. Yummyyyyyyy yummmyyyyyyyyyyyy.“

“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.“