14 Best Italian Restaurants near Independence

“We just went for a birthday lunch today as always the staff is always friendly and the food is amazing.“

“Our favorite!!! My husband and I love the private dining room and the service is amazing! 😊“

“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.“

“Great customer service! Kind, friendly staff“

“We had a family Christmas dinner for 22 over the holidays at Cafe Verona. The food was excellent, and the service was impeccable. Our incredible server, Andy, was attentive to the needs of the adults, teens, and children at all times! He truly made the special evening a success! Everything was set up early, including items for the children, to keep their attention and maximize the time together as a family. All of the dishes were outstanding, and my personal favorite was the mushroom lover's pasta and the lasagna (for my husband). The appetizers of house made hummus, garlic bread, and calamari were also enjoyed by all! If you have not tried Cafe Verona, give it a whirl. You will not regret the decision. Also, take a stroll around the beautiful historic Independence Square and enjoy the scenery, history, and wonderful shops. Show less Date of visit: December 2023“

“Just ate here not even an hour ago. Our server was Mrs Kim. She was such an amazing host and took care of our every need. She was super polite and respectful. Loved every second of our time there and Mrs Kim made it 1000% better. Thank you for your service Olive Garden and especially to our amazing Server!!!“

“My daughter had a healing appointment next door and I stopped in to get a salad real quick before her appointment. The gentleman offered to bring my salad to me, next door at the salon, when it was ready. Excellent customer service, way to go above and beyond for your customers!“

“We had some shopping to do and time to kill. We decided to stop in to grab a quick lunch, and it did not disappoint, from friendly service, to the food. We got a single 1 topping slice of pizza, and it was delicious. We decided to door dash some full sized pizzas the next day. We ordered a 16” pepperoni and sausage and a 24” pepperoni pizza! The crust, sauce, and topping proportions are perfect! Highly recommend! The family is extremely picky with pizza. We don’t care for a thick crust, or an overly saucy pizza. We found our new pizza place.“

“WOW, Just had Summit Pizza for the first time as we were searching somewhere close with Cauliflower Crust. Good Golly miss Molly, this pizza was excellent. With our favorite toppings available also. And in the counter were some delicious looking desserts. Maybe next time. Summit Pizza will be our go too!“

“This small family owned business went on their way to make a Grandma's birthday dinner special from her granddaughter who is 1900 miles away. Ross went out of his way and delivered her special birthday dinner and dropped it off after he got off working I truly appreciate their kindness“

“ORDERING ONLINE Should be faster
Ordered online to pick up in the drive thru. Had to pull around and wait

Ordered in the drivethru and had to pull around front until the order was ready. Didn't really mind that.
The Baked Spaghetti with meatballs was good. The breadsticks were good. The Fettuccine Alfredo was good, but it would probably have been better if it had the chicken we had ordered with it.
Staff was very friendly.“

“Great food and very friendly staff. Great value.“

“I went for my first time yesterday on many recommendations. I ordered a Executive Park sandwich and it was huge, fresh and so tasty! I will be back! The employees were so helpful and friendly also.“

“We ordered the Aunt Bianca for lunch, great choice, great flavor. We will be back again to try more flavors. Highly recommend The Local Pizzeria... 10/10!🍕“