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Trezo Mare Restaurant & Lounge in Kansas City blends Italian cuisine with a warm, elevated Tuscan-inspired setting. Diners praise rich pastas like smoked tomato fettuccine, chicken piccata, and desserts such as tiramisu, often noting attentive service and a welcoming atmosphere. The venue serves as a bar and night-spot, though some reviews mention pricier menus and occasional bar-area concerns.

The Wise Guy is a popular Italian restaurant at 1924 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64108. Guests praise top-notch food, atmosphere, and service, with items like a thin, crispy pizza featuring a spicy, tangy sauce and a hot honey drizzle, and chicken Parmesan with spaghetti marinara. Desserts such as cannoli and cheesecake are standout. Bar seating is available; reservations are recommended, and prices are competitive for the area. Walk-ins may experience a short wait.

Garozzo's Downtown delivers classic Italian dining at 526 Harrison St, Kansas City, MO. The restaurant also offers catering and delivery, plus a bar, all in an old-school, warmly lit setting. Reviews highlight friendly, knowledgeable staff, an extensive wine list, and consistently high-quality fare. Takeout is well-packaged for Door Dash pickup, with homemade meatballs and beloved dishes like Chicken and Veal Spiedini.

Il Lazzarone Pizza in Kansas City serves wood-fired pies with a wide menu of options, located at 412 Delaware St A. Customers praise friendly, attentive service, quick seating, and a lively atmosphere. Happy-hour pizzas around $10 offer strong value, with notes of great flavors and a bright, updated interior. Some reviews mention crust texture varies, but overall it remains a favorite for pizza lovers near the River Market.

Buffalo State Pizza Co. & Bar in Kansas City offers a warm, casual, rustic–eclectic atmosphere paired with a broad menu of pizzas (including build-your-own), salads, sandwiches, and calzones. Guests praise the crust, a solid beer selection, and attentive service, plus treats like Summer Salt ice cream and retro pinball. Located at 1815 Wyandotte St, Kansas City, MO 64108.

Lidia’s is an Italian restaurant and bar in downtown Kansas City, housed in a historic train station at 101 W 22nd St. Guests describe upscale ambiance, attentive service, and memorable events in the Terrazza, including weddings. The menu features freshly made pastas and desserts like tiramisu, plus a noted all-you-can-tasting trio. Ample parking for downtown dining enhances the experience.