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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Maybe it was the timing.. but it was sooo loud and the food had no seasoning.. salmon was over cooked and broccoli was under cooked. But I couldn't wait to leave.. Babies screaming and crying. Just my first bad experience. 😒 but our waiter was great.“

“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.“

“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.“