18 Best Italian Restaurants near Lees Summit

“Best pizza so far in Lee Summit. Chicken Parmigiana tastes great.“

“First timers and absolutely coming back! Fantastic food from the appetizer to the salad to the melt in your mouth steak. 😍“

“Bailey, our server, was one of the best servers I've ever had. We had a party of 8, and she was on top of things better than most servers do with a party of 2. This person was expert level, and made it look effortless. They were super nice too. Give her a raise!“

“I had stop going to spin and it’s been at least 6 months because of the staff were worse than bad but today they were amazing. They were inviting and nice! It made me so happy because I enjoy the food and now I can go and not have a bad experience.“

“We just visited Summit for the first time this evening and it was an excellent experience. Danielle was wonderful all around! She made us feel right at home and my friend and I both went with her recommendations- a gluten free pizza for me and a regular pizza for her and accompanying desserts- all were delicious. I’m recently gluten free and I was excited to see they have an entire GF menu, with vegan options as well. I brought a pizza home for my husband (non GF) and he enjoyed his pizza very much. We will definitely be back. Thank you Danielle for an awesome evening!“

“We’ve been on the hunt for good Italian around Lee’s Summit, and we found this place just a quick 10 minute drive away. We’ve since eaten there probably 5 times, bringing various friends and family, and it has not disappointed! Come check it out.“

“Incredible authentic Italian food! Best in the entire state“

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

“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 an amazing experience at Olive Garden today! Our server, Joseph, gave us some of the best service we've had in a long time. He was attentive, friendly, and made sure we always had everything we needed, including drink refills before we even had to ask.
What impressed me the most was how seriously the restaurant took our food allergy. My baby and I have a severe milk allergy/lactose intolerance, and even a small amount of dairy can cause a bad reaction for my child. They have allergy information available right on the tablet at the table, which was very helpful. On top of that, the manager personally came to our table to discuss our allergy and reassure us that they would take every precaution.
They prepared our meals fresh to avoid any cross-contamination, and that level of care meant so much to us. Unfortunately, many restaurants don't take food allergies seriously, but Olive Garden truly did. It gave us peace of mind and allowed us to enjoy our meal without worrying.
The food was delicious, the service was outstanding, and the care and professionalism shown by both Joseph and the manager exceeded our expectations. Thank you for making our family feel safe, welcomed, and valued. We will definitely be back!“

“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 haven’t been to Fazolis in nearly 20 years and decided to try it again today. My family was impressed with the quality, taste and value for what we got. We ate the cheese pizza, spaghetti, Alfredo and an Italian sub. We ordered it online ahead of time and they had it waiting for us on time. We will be returning!“

“Great customer service! Kind, friendly staff“

“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.“

“Best Pizza around! Menu is huge, restraunt not so huge hahaha! A cozy spot that also offers covered outdoor seating“

“⸻ 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! 🍕✨“

“The food was delicious (we had the mushroom ravioli and the new garlic chicken dish) but what was truly standout was the service. Kim was an absolute pleasure, incredibly attentive and truly so kind. She treated us with so much compassion and went above and beyond. Whatever shes making, triple it!“