Kansas City Italian Restaurants

Pizza

1. d'Bronx

Neighborhood: Volker

You know how much I paid for a slice of pizza this weekend in a high-rent district in Manhattan?  $2.75, tax included.  You know how much I paid at…

2. Waldo Pizza

Neighborhood: Waldo

Oh my goodness, where do I start?!   If I could live in a world where I could snack on Waldo's Pizza for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and never gain a…

3. Minsky's

Let's get this out of the way, I like Minsky's, I really do.  The Papa Minsky with original crust is a superb pizza.  But this location of Minsky…

4. Cafe Al Dente

Neighborhood: Rivermarket

Aaaah Yes Cafe Al Dente such a delightful place.  If you like hot and spicy then I recommend this appetizer:  Hot Wings!  They are sooooo good and you…

5. Avellutos Italian…

What is SOO wrong with no-nonsense, almost mediocre deli counter obsessed with cheese, red sauce, spaghetti, sausage, bread dough and meatballs?…

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Pasta

1. Lidia's

Neighborhood: Greater Downtown

Went here for New Year's Eve and I was totally stoked about finally trying the famous Lidia's of KC. What a misfortune of a restaurant! The decor of…

2. Carmen's Cafe

Neighborhood: Brookside

This place is pretty good. However, I have yet to try their pasta, which is must have so the 4 stars could possibly change...   Carmen's Cafe is a…

3. Cupini's

Cupini's, Cupini's, Cupini's. Where shall I start? How about with YUM.   I have eaten at the LS location more then the Westport location, but they're…

4. Mario's In Westport

I have loved Mario's since I first moved to Westport in 1988, and if it ever went away, I would be a sad, sad little puppy. The space is smaller, the…

5. Brio Tuscan Grille

Neighborhood: Country Club

Brio is one of those corporate chains that you wouldn't realize it was a chain, because they taste so good and unique. I love their entrees, and their…

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