Where to eat Italian food in Kansas City: The Best Restaurants and Bars

March 21, 2020 Jacquiline Darosa

Find out what Italian restaurants to try in Kansas City. The home of swing and bebop for some, "The City of Fountains" to others, Kansas City is different things to different people. Music enthusiasts are drawn to the jazz clubs and old haunts of famous musicians such as Charlie Parker and Count Basie. With more fountains than Rome, there is ample opportunity for scenic strolling from fountain to fountain. Stop along the way to discover interesting neighborhoods and browse through eclectic shops. Families are particularly attracted to the city because of its child-friendly events and venues. Science City features hands-on exhibits including a mock television studio where kids can deliver a weather forecast, while the Zoo houses impressive African and Australian exhibits plus an IMAX Theater. The city's museums cover everything from the history of jazz music to a celebration of African American baseball players. Once a trading post for pioneers heading to the Western United States, today Kansas City is a burgeoning metropolis with activities and attractions for visitors of all ages and interests.
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10. Waldo Pizza

7433 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64114-1529 Pizza, Italian Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Takeout, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Delivery [email protected] +1 816-363-5242 http://www.waldopizza.net
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4 based on 208 reviews

Waldo Pizza

In the five years since Waldo Pizza last won this category, Phil Bourne's KC institution has inched nearer the quarter-century mark with an ever-growing beer list, a popular gluten-free crust and yet another expansion of the original site. What hasn't cha

Reviewed By B4267NBbillm

Having grown up in St. Louis on their unique pizza, we quickly asked then found Waldo Pizza when we need a pizza fix. Th thin crust style with typical St. Louis toppings is the best around. It even beats the lonely IMO’s pizza especially since the only one is so far south. The drive up feature is great, too, especially since Waldo parking is a challenge on a good day. Try it, you’ll like it!

9. Lidia's Restaurant

101 W 22nd St Ste 100, Kansas City, MO 64108-1954 Italian Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +1 816-221-3722 http://www.lidias-kc.com
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4 based on 1097 reviews

Lidia's Restaurant

Reviewed By rocklady55

We reserved a table for four adults. Arrived in plenty of time however had to wait for our table. The service was awful... We were brought the wrong bottle of wine. Our server was just not attentive. We asked for additional bread which we had no problem paying extra for and our server obviously had a problem with that saying most people are usually happy with just one. I ordered the pasta trio, the others ordered Osso Bucco. Honestly my dish tasted like they came from an Italian chain of restaurants. Overall it was a bust. Won't be going back. One more item...they need to clean their dusty chandeliers.

8. Spin Neapolitan Pizza

4950 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64112-2630 Italian, Pizza Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol +1 816-561-7746 http://www.spinpizza.com
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4 based on 137 reviews

Spin Neapolitan Pizza

Reviewed By Previa1994

Stopped here for lunch after a group outing on a Saturday afternoon. A wonderful open setting comes into view as one enters the restaurant. One orders a custom pizza with choice of selections displayed attractively on the wall. And, then the staff brings the pizza to the dining table. My friend and I shared one of the most delicious garlic-chicken pizzas. The crust was just perfect.One will be happy having pizza at Spin Pizza.

7. BRIO Tuscan Grille

502 Nichols Rd Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, MO 64112-2008 Italian Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Outdoor Seating, Parking Available, Takeout, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Vis +1 816-561-5888 http://brioitalian.com/brio_tuscan_grille_country_club_plaza.html
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4 based on 456 reviews

BRIO Tuscan Grille

Start your taste trip to Italy with the romantic Tuscany with our Italian menu of seafood, steaks, grilled items, pasta dishes, traditional Italian desserts, and drinks. All served by our warm and welcoming staff at Brio Tuscan Grille Country Club Plaza.

Reviewed By JerryC112

Stopped by to sit up on the balcony and have a glass of wine and perhaps an app or two. No one ( I mean no one) inside the up stairs bar. The balcony had 16 people on it. We (2 of us) ordered a glass of wine and the Carpaccio and Caprese salad. The food came with no side plates. Waited. No wine no plates. At this point we were there for 35 minutes. Plates came no wine. Ate. Food gone. No wine. 50 minutes, still no wine. We had ask a few times with once being the manager that came to ask how things were. The table next to us was there when we sat down and a waitress brought them a glass of wine they order BEFORE we got there. They politely asked for the check. We still had no wine and Alison asked for our check. Never got our wine. The reason we stopped. The carpaccio was very good.

6. Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

310 W 47th St, Kansas City, MO 64112 Italian Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Takeout, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Accepts Credit Cards [email protected] +1 816-931-6548 https://locations.bucadibeppo.com/us/mo/kansas-city/310-w-47th-st?store=2501&utm_source=yext&utm_campaign=local-listing&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=partner-listing
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4 based on 327 reviews

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

If you are looking for an Italian Restaurant in Kansas City, MO then come to Buca. Our Italian Restaurant serves Authentic Family Style Italian Food. In the heart of the Plaza Shopping District is Kansas City, MO's favorite Italian restaurant. Known for o

Reviewed By lcjt01

I saw this restaurant while walking in the Plaza and noticed they had a menu on an outside wall on the main walkway. On the menu it said they had Gelato and I thought great, but when I went to place order, I was told they no longer offered Gelato, so I considered that false advertising. Also, the marguerite pizza that I ordered was way small, overpriced and the cheese topping was not melted. As I have been to Italia and Sicilia, the pizza that I ordered in the Plaza was not as good and the menu items were way too overpriced.lcjt01, we're sorry to hear about your dining experience on your recent visit. If you haven't already spoken with someone about your visit or this review, please visit bucadibeppo.com and click on Contact Us in the footer to complete our online guest review form. Once we receive your contact information and details of your experience, a member of our management team will contact you directly.

5. Minsky's Pizza

5105 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64112-2742 Italian, Pizza Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Seating, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Delivery, Takeout, +1 816-561-5100 http://minskys.com/south-plaza/
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4 based on 292 reviews

Gourmet and going to stay that way - Since 1976. Hungry? Order online now! From the moment you bite into one of Minsky's Zagat Award-winning gourmet pizzas, you'll understand why Minsky's has been voted "Kansas City's Best Pizza" time and time again. At M

Reviewed By John S

Minsky's is a KC institution, and this location fits the bill. Authentic old KC charm. Can come in dressed in baseball cap & shorts & tees, or in a suit after church. Thick crust, deep-dish pizza served using fresh ingredients. Wait times can vary as can service quality, but hey, you ain't here for fine dining. Good value for a pizza joint. Not much of a wine list, but good beer menu.

4. Trezo Mare

4105 N Mulberry Dr, Kansas City, MO 64116-1638 Seafood, Italian, American Drinks, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Table Service [email protected] +1 816-505-3200 http://www.trezomare.com/
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4 based on 229 reviews

Trezo Mare

Voted ‘BEST FINE DINING’ restaurant in Northland Lifestyle Magazine, readers’ choice edition, Trezo Mare is located in the Village at Briarcliff, just minutes from downtown Kansas City. Chefs construct inspired dishes complemented by flavors of the season

Reviewed By betsyf539

Stopped in without a reservation around 6pm and ordered the calamari appetizer. Really good!! I ordered the cod wrapped in prosciutto. Delish! Waitress is training was great. Her trainer, not so much. Complained to us about having to train. What?? Poor trainee. Unprofessional. All in all I will return! Betsy,Thank you very much for visiting Trezo Mare and thank you for letting us know about the comments your server made There is no place for that at any point so we will have a "coaching moment".I am glad you enjoyed the food and your overall experience.I do apologize for the comments but do appreciate hearing about them.Mike Lee

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3. Cascone's Italian Restaurant

3737 N Oak Trfy, Kansas City, MO 64116-2778 Italian Dinner, Lunch Takeout, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Table Service, Free Wifi, Live Music +1 816-454-7977 http://www.cascones.com/
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4 based on 259 reviews

Cascone's Italian Restaurant

Family owned and operated for over 62 years!! The fine Italian food prepared by Chef Victor Cascone is happiness served on a platter. While the hearty food draws regular customers and newcomers, the service and atmosphere is equally integral to the experi

Reviewed By Pbaglaw

Wanted a special place with a special person. Knew exactly where to go and headed to the Northland. Wonderful, sunny day and the ride was worth every minute. Super staff - and is family the moment the door is opened. Shrimp Diablo, Chicken Spedini and Lemon Cake. Wow!

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2. Garozzo's Ristorante

526 Harrison St, Kansas City, MO 64106-1262 Italian Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +1 816-221-2455 http://www.garozzos.com/
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4 based on 476 reviews

Garozzo's Ristorante

Reviewed By G1916DPericam

We come here once a year for special occasions. The service is excellent and you can’t beat a delicious Italian dinner. Everything we have ever tried has been A+++! Even the turtle cheesecake dessert. I would highly recommend making a reservation. We’ve been here on a Sunday and Wednesday night and both times the place was packed.

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1. Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

310 W 47th St, Kansas City, MO 64112 Italian Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Takeout, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Accepts Credit Cards [email protected] +1 816-931-6548 https://locations.bucadibeppo.com/us/mo/kansas-city/310-w-47th-st?store=2501&utm_source=yext&utm_campaign=local-listing&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=partner-listing
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4 based on 327 reviews

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

If you are looking for an Italian Restaurant in Kansas City, MO then come to Buca. Our Italian Restaurant serves Authentic Family Style Italian Food. In the heart of the Plaza Shopping District is Kansas City, MO's favorite Italian restaurant. Known for o

Reviewed By lcjt01

I saw this restaurant while walking in the Plaza and noticed they had a menu on an outside wall on the main walkway. On the menu it said they had Gelato and I thought great, but when I went to place order, I was told they no longer offered Gelato, so I considered that false advertising. Also, the marguerite pizza that I ordered was way small, overpriced and the cheese topping was not melted. As I have been to Italia and Sicilia, the pizza that I ordered in the Plaza was not as good and the menu items were way too overpriced.lcjt01, we're sorry to hear about your dining experience on your recent visit. If you haven't already spoken with someone about your visit or this review, please visit bucadibeppo.com and click on Contact Us in the footer to complete our online guest review form. Once we receive your contact information and details of your experience, a member of our management team will contact you directly.

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