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Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Kansas City, according to Tripadvisor

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The development of Italian cuisine mirrors the country's rich political and geographic diversity. Mediterranean influences bring fish and olives into culinary creations, carefully handcrafted ziti, cavatelli, and other types of pasta hail from southern Italy, and exquisite desserts such as tiramisu find origins in the north—combining for a tasty eating experience renowned for its ability to bring people together.

With more than 90,000 establishments offering Italian-style dishes here in America, there are endless options to consider when craving the flavorful, savory tastes of "The Boot." Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated Italian restaurants in Kansas City on Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Click through these slides to see if your favorite trattoria made the list.

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#30. Tavernonna Italian Kitchen

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (88 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 106 W 12th St Hotel Phillips, Kansas City, MO 64105-1902
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#29. Carollo's Gourmet Grocery, Deli, and Grill

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (29 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Specialty Food Market, Italian
- Price: $
- Address: 9 E 3rd St, Kansas City, MO 64106-1004
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#28. Carmen's Cafe

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (106 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6307 Brookside Plaza, Kansas City, MO 64113-1708
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#27. Marco Polo's Italian Market

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (52 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1201 W 103rd St, Kansas City, MO 64114-4512
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#25. Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (346 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 310 W 47th St, Kansas City, MO 64112
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#24. Minsky's Pizza Cafe and Bar

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (47 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bar, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3063 Southwest Blvd 31st and Southwest Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64108-3624
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#23. Stone Canyon Pizza - Gladstone

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (54 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 504 NE 70th St, Kansas City, MO 64118
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#22. Il Lazzarone

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (81 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 412 Delaware St, Kansas City, MO 64105-1744
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#20. Nicky's Pizza

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (64 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Pizza, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 9771 N Cedar Ave, Kansas City, MO 64157-6208
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#19. Spin! Neapolitan Pizza

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (54 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2450 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108-2535
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#18. D'Bronx

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (141 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Pizza, Italian
- Price: $
- Address: 2450 Grand Blvd Ste 124, Kansas City, MO 64108-2516
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#17. Ragazza Food & Wine

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (107 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Wine Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4301 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64111
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#15. Bravo! Italian Kitchen

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (208 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Pizza, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 7301 NW 87th St, Kansas City, MO 64153
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#14. Minsky's Pizza

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (239 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 427 Main St City Market, Kansas City, MO 64105-1223
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#13. Bella Napoli

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (143 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6229 Brookside Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64113-1629
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#12. Waldo Pizza

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (214 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 741 Havelock Road, Kansas City, MO 64114-1529
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#10. Anthony's Restaurant & Lounge

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (183 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 701 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106-1606
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#9. Jasper's

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (290 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1201 W 103rd St, Kansas City, MO 64114-4512
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#8. SPIN! Pizza

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (138 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4950 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64112-2630
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#7. Cupini's

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (158 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1809 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111-4329
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#6. Lidia's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (1,140 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Tuscan
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 101 W 22nd St Ste 100, Kansas City, MO 64108-1954
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#5. Brio Italian Grille

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (482 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 502 Nichols Rd Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, MO 64112-2008
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#4. Trezo Mare

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (250 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4105 N Mulberry Dr, Kansas City, MO 64116-1638
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#3. Minsky's Pizza

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (341 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5105 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64112-2742
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#2. Cascone's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (285 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3737 N Oak Trfy, Kansas City, MO 64116-2778
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#1. Garozzo's Ristorante

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (517 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 526 Harrison St, Kansas City, MO 64106-1262
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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