Best Italian restaurants in E. Kansas City

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1. Lidia's Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(7115)

$$$$

• Italian • Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard

Booked 63 times today

Lidia's features authentic, regional Italian cuisine. Every item at the restaurant is house-made entirely from scratch with the best ingredients available. Breads and desserts are baked in-house daily and each salad and entree is prepared fresh. Every day Lidia's offers a sampling of seasonal, daily-made pastas. We also feature many seafood, chicken, pork, and beef options. We are happy to accommodate your dietary needs including gluten-free items. Lidia's is located in the historic Freighthouse-- a beautiful 19th century building. The stunning decor includes three hand-blown chandeliers, a three-story slate fireplace, and cozy, New York style seating.Please note: Separate billing for parties of 6 or more is not allowed. Maximum of 3 cards per transaction.

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2. Plate Italiano Moderno - Brookside

4.7

Exceptional(1029)

$$$$

• Italian • Plaza / Brookside

Booked 11 times today

Plate Restaurant offers an elevated, vibrant, stylish dining experience. With modern Italian cuisine in an upscale, setting, Plate sets itself apart with handmade pasta, fresh handmade bread and a 100% scratch kitchen. Created by Restaurateur Christian Joseph in 2014, the first iteration of Plate was destroyed in a fire. Reopening in 2019 at a new location, its bigger and better than ever! With an emphasis on the guest experience and hospitality, any evening you spend at Plate is sure to be special. Christian was mentored by Restaurateur Valter Nassi from Monte San Savino, Italy. Christian's grandfather Constantino Lucido immigrated from Frosinone, Italy to New York in 1948. Christian is passionate about Italian culture, food, and wine. His passion shines through in providing a dining experience unlike any other in the area.

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3. Buca di Beppo - Kansas City

4.3

Awesome(1556)

$$$$

• Italian • Kansas City

Booked 14 times today

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 our family style portions, you'll know that no matter the size of your appetite, you won't be going home hungry! We want all of our guests to feel like family, so we feed them like family! Even though we serve hundreds of delicious Italian pastas, entrees, and pizzas every day for lunch and dinner, everyone in Kansas City keeps coming back for more. Our semi-private dining rooms are perfect for celebrations and we offer amazing catering options for every occasion. Come in to Buca for a meal today and see why we're the best Italian restaurant in Kansas City. No one knows authentic Italian food better than us! Make your dining and catering reservations today!

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4. Brio Italian Grille - Kansas City - Country Club Plaza

3.6

Very Good(1689)

$$$$

• Italian • Plaza / Brookside

Booked 22 times today

Brio Country Club Plaza is a premier Tuscan-inspired restaurant destination serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine, luxury wines & cocktails-our specialties include premium quality steaks, chops, seafood, made-to-order pasta and flatbreads prepared in an authentic Italian wood-burning oven. Bringing the pleasures of the Tuscan country villa to Kansas City, our chef-inspired menu, chic atmosphere and world-class service will provide a dining experience like no other! We look forward to your visit at Country Club Plaza located in Kansas City, MO - make your reservation or place an online order today!

5. Tavernonna

3.3

Good(606)

$$$$

• Italian • Downtown / River Market

Booked 1 time today

Tavernonna celebrates the rich, varied history of Italian food, wine, and cocktails by using fresh, simple ingredients to create both traditional and contemporary dishes that entice the senses. Sourcing ingredients from local farms and vendors, and creates fresh pasta from scratch to be showcased throughout the menu, giving the restaurant a clear sense of its locality while honoring the distinctive ingredients rooted in Italy. The staples of every Tavernonna dish embody ambition, passion, heritage, creativity, style, and inspirational local culture and knowledge. Restaurant and hotel guests can anticipate playful dishes such as spaghetti all’amatriciana, brisket meatballs with black currants and roman gnocchi and house-made ravioli with goat cheese, tomato fondutta, and mint pesto.Valet parking is validated at Hotel Phillips for up to 2 hours for all Tavernonna patrons.

6. Cafe Verona

4.5

Awesome(708)

$$$$

• Italian • Independence

Booked 1 time today

Nestled on the Historic Independence Square,Café Verona will whisk you from the Midwest to the romance of Italy.Drawing inspiration from art, history, and culinary tradition, Café Verona offers adining experience that will stimulate the senses and satisfy appetites. Once you enter,a breathtaking view of Botticelli’s Birth of Venus captures the imagination.Our menu represents both Northern and Southern Italian classics as well as a few new Chef inspired dishes.

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7. Va Bene Italian Eatery

4.6

Exceptional(345)

$$$$

• Italian • Prairie Village

Booked 4 times today

We are honored to begin serving the community -- whether you are a local or a new visitor, it is our pleasure to host you. We look forward to welcoming you to Va Bene!

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E. Kansas City

Italian

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7 restaurants available nearby

1. Lidia's Restaurant

2. Plate Italiano Moderno - Brookside

3. Buca di Beppo - Kansas City

4. Brio Italian Grille - Kansas City - Country Club Plaza

5. Tavernonna

6. Cafe Verona

7. Va Bene Italian Eatery

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