41 Best Italian Restaurants in Kansas City

“Randomly walked by Friday night looked it up thought let's give it a try. Totally packed no reservations and they worked us in within 20 minutes at the bar and what an unbelievable surprise. Everyone was happy, friendly, and full of recommendations. The drinks were absolutely perfect and the food was next level good. This place is our new go to in KC. Go Now and do not WAIT“

“came to KC for concert at Tmobile. we stopped here for lunch-was going to be an hour wait. Management opened up their upstairs and treated us so well. our waiter Jared was great! Food yummy! Top Notch Service.“

“Awful!!! The chicken was grease soaked & pink, the noodles were overcooked, the Alfredo sauce had so much grease and oil sitting on top. I took a few bites & hours later threw up! The "manager" was supposed to call me for a refund and that never happened. I will never be back or ever recommend. Horrible customer service - thanks for the hour wait for the meal delivery as well as food that was not edible. Also the no call back "to make it right"“

“Took my staff for our annual dinner and they knocked it out of the park! Taylor our server and Jason the bartender plus all the other staff treated us like family. 5 gold stars!“

“Great food. Nice ambience. Excellent service from our waiter, Scott. I highly recommend this restaurant!“

“We live a few hours away, but when in town we try to stop by Bella's. Everything we have had has been delicious. Check out out the items in the shop to make your own meals between visits.“

“Stopped into this gem for some after dinner drinks. First time here and I was pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere and service. The fresh bread was absolutely fantastic and the cocktails were top notch. Will definitely be back to try some dinner options!“

“Great food with great atmosphere“

“Great food. Great Service. Lasagna is incredible. Looking forward to returning.“

“This was my first time El Centro from the moment I walked in. I really loved the vibe. It’s a small place and every seat is probably always filled. They’ve got an amazing bar, which looks like at sometimes you may even need a reservation to sit at the bar, but I would recommend this place for a fancy evening with your significant other or a date night with friends. The food is phenomenal and if you’re lucky you’ll get Jay Ensor he is phenomenal and always there to serve. You have any special request. He’s got your back. I will definitely be back just to see Jay again.“

“The Grinder Meatball sandwich is unbelievable. The Italian bread roll they use is amazing, nice and crisp exterior with a chewy inside. Then the sauce with the meatballs is incredible. Tons of flavor and worth every penny. Also had the Dr Melfi and it was also amazing. The bread is incredible and lots of flavor and tons of cheesy goodness with the chicken and pesto. Just amazing. Service was impeccable, the two gentlemen working were very friendly, courteous and excited about the fact this was a first time visit. Atmosphere is enjoyable as the weather was good since external seating is the only option. A little more ambiance with the "alley" seating could liven up the seating arrangements but overall this is an amazing place with the best Italian bread I've had this side of Philly. I didn't specifically see a Philly cheesesteak but oh my if they have one I can only imagine how amazing it is.“

“Amazing food, awesome staff. What a fantastic experience!! Highly recommend ❤️“

“EPIC! This has to be one of the best restaurants in the World. We drive from Illinois to KC whenever we can just to have dinner here. Food and service do not get any better anywhere!“

“Came here for the first time today and am so impressed. The nice employee at the window gave my dog a treat and he was so happy! In addition to the great service, the food is absolutely delicious and freshly made to order. Will be returning!“

“4 sisters, all born in the area, visiting KC for the first time since 1967! Found Anthony’s for some great Italian takeout. Reminded us of one of our favorite local Italian restaurants back home. Friendly hosts and staff, food was nicely packed and delicious. There was a mistake on the online menu but they went above and beyond to make it right, offering a refund and Reid called us to be sure we would get our money back before they closed for the night. Very generous and impressed with their service.“

“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“

“Friendly people! Leave full!“

“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.“

“Great Happy Hour. Food was amazing. The meatballs were some of the best. Can't go wrong with truffle fries. We also had the sausage pizza and the pear bruschetta. Both very good as well. The manager was very welcoming and Dominic at the bar did a great job. It was our first visit, and will not be our last. Great Job everyone!“

“I'm torn between wanting everyone on the planet to know about this place and hoping it remains an unassuming hidden gem. Kansas City is spoiled to have Lazia, a perfect intersection of creativity and undeniable delight. The spring menu is possibly one of the best works Chef Aaron has graced us with since he's taken the reigns of executive chef, teasing out uncanny combinations and stretching the limits of Italian cuisine. Another meal with no skips, here's our order: Spring Peas, Mussels, Doppio Ravioli, Creste De Gallo, Mint Chocolate Mousse Cake, Affogato.“

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

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

“We’ve become obsessed with this pasta. Add a little wine and we have fancy dinner with virtually no work required. Love it!“

“Great place!“

“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.“

“5 stars 🤩 amazing chocolate cake and wonderful food amazing prices great customer service“

“great food, great drinks , great service what else you need“

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

“Stunning decor and cocktails were so delicious! Service was excellent as well. Highly recommend for your night out.My only side note for improvement on food (hence the 4 stars instead of 5) would be dessert. We had the pistachio gelato was just ice cream and the affogato was very acidic, but everything else was incredible!“

“great food, but we walked in and sat at the bar. then was told we had to get up and walk back to the front to order anything. 1st strike. then after going through that useless and time consuming exercise in futility (they had a card machine at the bar which I then was rang up on later for another drink, doesn't making everyone wait in line to order take more time? yes, it does. ), sat down back at the bar , and only wine and sangria? maybe you all should try and be a real bar too, it's not hard to make some whiskey drinks and have beers . 2nd strike. But the food is good.“

“Service was great. Food was freshly prepared and the salad was 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.“

“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.“

“It is a chill place I never get tired of this place it has so much to choose from. The manager Anthony and the cook John make some fire pizza. They take big orders as well and get it done right the first time.

Parking: Small lot but you can park on the street.“

“Excellent Italian food! Good service. Everybody that I ever dealt with that works there has always been kind and professional! I am a born and raised Italian from New York City... and this place is as close to home as I can get for Italian food!!!“

“Autumn was an amazing server! She was very attentive. Food came out fresh and hot! Drinks always had a refill before they were gone. We Will defiantly be back and asking for autumn again!

Kid-friendliness: Everytime we come in my daughter ask to play with pizza dough and they are always so nice and quick bringing it to the table!“

“Went this past Monday night and it was great! I like how you can walk in and see the kitchen. There isn't much of a waiting room though. Grabbed a few slices and picked up a cute free friendship bracelet from the counter. The pizza was thin crust, light sauce, and plenty of cheese, just the way I like my pizza. Folks were friendly, I will come back for slice sometime.“

“I really enjoy the staff, I have sent several employees here for lunch ?“

“David made our whole evening! great food was made even better with great service!“

“Food was good. Needed refills. No one came back.“