14 Best Italian Restaurants near Independence

“Absolutely the BEST Italian food in Independence! The food is exquisite the service is perfect. PAOLA is great! The food is not freezer to fryer, like the place west of this location.“

“Our favorite!!! My husband and I love the private dining room and the service is amazing! 😊“

“We had a family Christmas dinner for 22 over the holidays at Cafe Verona. The food was excellent, and the service was impeccable. Our incredible server, Andy, was attentive to the needs of the adults, teens, and children at all times! He truly made the special evening a success! Everything was set up early, including items for the children, to keep their attention and maximize the time together as a family. All of the dishes were outstanding, and my personal favorite was the mushroom lover's pasta and the lasagna (for my husband). The appetizers of house made hummus, garlic bread, and calamari were also enjoyed by all! If you have not tried Cafe Verona, give it a whirl. You will not regret the decision. Also, take a stroll around the beautiful historic Independence Square and enjoy the scenery, history, and wonderful shops. Show less Date of visit: December 2023“

“Great customer service! Kind, friendly staff“

“Shoutout to Marquis (I think that was the name!) or whoever reached out to me. I had ordered via Olive Garden's website for delivery.

I was notified an hour after ordering that the first driver picked up the order and then stole the order. The staff remade the order as quick as possible and resolved the issue. While it was a longer wait, everything arrived hot and as expected.

Thank you for not dismissing the second driver that was waiting!“

“Never had a cold pizza, always hot fresh and delicious! the crab rangoon pizza is fire!! Everything is good and an inexpensive way to treat my family to carry out or delivery.“

“⸻ Absolutely love Sal’s Pizza! The crust is perfectly chewy, the cheese is rich and flavorful, and the slices are always generous. Feels like an authentic New York-style experience every time. Fast service and consistently great quality—highly recommend! 🍕✨“

“WOW, Just had Summit Pizza for the first time as we were searching somewhere close with Cauliflower Crust. Good Golly miss Molly, this pizza was excellent. With our favorite toppings available also. And in the counter were some delicious looking desserts. Maybe next time. Summit Pizza will be our go too!“

“Ate lunch there today! Most excellent Ziti. Sauce was great!“

“This small family owned business went on their way to make a Grandma's birthday dinner special from her granddaughter who is 1900 miles away. Ross went out of his way and delivered her special birthday dinner and dropped it off after he got off working I truly appreciate their kindness“

“I've been coming here for several years and always enjoy the fresh spaghetti sauce, piping hot bread sticks that are hands down best in the metro. The folks behind the counter are patient with me and always accommodating. It's a nice clean place to dine with my friends weekly. I come here because I have a salt problem and their food isalot less salty than most fast foods.“

“Vito's has an amazing lunch special every day for just $10 - you get a huge slice of pizza, salad, and drink! Vito himself is still running the place with his son and an excellent crew! You won't be disappointed!“

“I went for my first time yesterday on many recommendations. I ordered a Executive Park sandwich and it was huge, fresh and so tasty! I will be back! The employees were so helpful and friendly also.“

“We ordered the Aunt Bianca for lunch, great choice, great flavor. We will be back again to try more flavors. Highly recommend The Local Pizzeria... 10/10!🍕“