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    Cupini's

    4.3 (575 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Delis, Pizza
    Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Sweet Pea Ravioli
    Myranda K.

    Love this place. The back patio is great and I enjoyed watching the World Cup there. The staff had helpful suggestions of what to order. I got their sweet pea ravioli. One friend got the chicken tortellini with shared garlic knots and the other ordered lasagna. I absolutely loved the sweet pea ravioli and the garlic knots. The garlic knots were perfect; not too garlicky with the right texture. They sell Popwell and it's my new favorite soda, so I was happy. Their cannolis are wonderful with a dash of cinnamon. I can't wait to try their salads and sandwiches. Parking is a bit of a challenge.

    Cannoli
    Michelle M.

    If you are compelled by delicious, organic, locally sourced and made-from-scratch food, GO TO CUPINI'S. I live in the area and had heard of Cupini's, drive past it all the time, always thought, "I should check that place out," but hadn't until now. And now I wish I had gone a long time ago!! This charming family-owned and operated restaurant is really special. It isn't fancy. You order at the counter, seat yourself, and then they bring your food to you. BUT THE FOOD... the bruschetta is made with heirloom tomatoes, and it is the best I have ever had. The lasagna is phenomenal. The chicken tortellini incredible. The pizza is perfection. Loved the Caesar salad, gnocchi... and the desserts are stupid good! I don't typically care for tiramisu but it was my favorite of all the desserts I tried. The cannoli was light and crispy, the black and white cake was amazing, and the carrot cake like none I have seen before. It was rainy the day I visited, but they have an adorable patio with live music Friday and Saturday nights, and the service was phenomenal--special thanks to Guiliano! My husband and I decided this is the place to take guests, when friends or family come visit from out of town. The family, the fresh organic and made-from-scratch food, it was all just an experience.

    Fresh Turkey Sandwich
    Sam G.

    Oh man this place was BOMB!! Delivered to work and enjoyed happily. I ordered the sandwich and salad combo, to which I picked the fresh turkey and tomato salad. I mean look at that tomato salad. I was nervous it would be overwhelming with pesto with how green it was, but my oh my I could absolutely have this salad every single day of my entire life. Super fresh, light and just perfection. Could use a tad pinch of salt, but I'll get over it. Turkey sandwich was also fresh and I liked the caramelized onions in the sandwich. I'd come back!

    Jeri L.

    I've always ordered Uber eats from this place because they let you customize your pasta. But having it on the spot was delicious. You order before you get a table. It's pretty casual. Foods phenomenal though!

    Cheese Garlic Bread
    Colleen L.

    I love Cupini's. It's one of my favorite Italian restaurants in the city. The service is always friendly and fast. They have a good amount of seating and they have a very nice, large outdoor patio. The interior can get crowded because you walk up to order during peak hours but the wait is worth it. They have lots of different items from pastas, sandwiches, pizzas, and desserts. I have my favorites that I order nearly every visit. I love their house salad. It's simple and the produce is always fresh. But I really just order it because I love their balsamic vinaigrette. It's so good. And they do distribute it in some grocery stores. I occasionally buy a bottle. But you can also snag a bottle there along with other items. The lasagna is hands down my favorite. It's meaty, cheesy, and with 6 layers of noodles, substantial. I love that they use a béchamel sauce. And the bolognese is perfection. Which is why I also have to get an order of garlic cheese bread. A carby vehicle topped with cheese to sop up all that delicious sauce, yes please! Make sure to grab a dessert too! I'm partial to the cheesecake slices and the flourless chocolate cake. But I'm pretty sure you can't go wrong with any of the options. Definitely stop in if you haven't before.

    Patio area

    Great food, great patio, but the staff were pretty antisocial and took away from the experience. For my first time visiting I felt that the menu was confusing and overwhelming to read. I explained that it was my first time and asked for some recommendations and it still was confusing. The person who brought out my food just silently placed the plate on my table and walked away. No silverware, napkins, or service in general. I thought it was rude and standoffish. There were many employees walking by on the patio but nobody checking in with people to make sure it is a good experience. I was pleased with the food quality, flavor and portion sizes but a little bit disappointed in the drink I ordered. I asked for a High Noon and was offered a lemonade cocktail. I asked "is it carbonated" before trying it and the bartender said yes. It was indeed non-carbonated. It seems that this restaurant is a serve yourself style restaurant and that's fine but things are not easy to find. I asked for a cup of water and was given an empty cup but couldn't find where the drinks were. Additionally no place to refill drinks on the patio.

    Patio
    Naomi T.

    What an amazing hidden gem in KC! If you haven't tried this pasta spot, it's a must-visit. The regular pasta my husband had was absolutely delicious, and the gluten-free options I tried were surprisingly tasty--something you don't often find! Usually, we don't get to enjoy pasta dinners together because many places don't have good gluten-free options for me, but here we both had wonderful dishes to enjoy side by side. The salad was fresh and flavorful, and the patio area made for a lovely dining experience. This place has quickly become one of our favorites. Great food, a beautiful patio, and thoughtful options that let us both enjoy a real pasta night out together!

    The Gangster
    Mariel A.

    I've been to Cupini's for lunch a couple of times and I've always been happy with my meal. My favorite sandwich that I've tried is the Gangster. The flavors work very well together and I find it surprisingly refreshing and light. I haven't gotten anything that's knocked my socks off, but I've always had a pleasant experience.

    Appetizer
    Neyan B.

    Cupini's is a hidden gem in Westport that brings authentic Italian flavors to Kansas City! The atmosphere is warm and casual with a deli-style setup showcasing fresh pastas and desserts. We started with the bruschetta (a favorite!), deli salads, and a house salad -- all super fresh and delicious. Highlights included the made-to-order pasta, Margherita pizza, roast beef sandwich, and of course their signature lasagna -- rich, cheesy, and full of flavor. For dessert, we tried it all: cannoli, chocolate chip cannoli, tiramisu, and cheesecake, paired with a splash of limoncello Everything was amazing -- plus, you can buy their fresh pasta and sauces to take home! Highly recommend for a casual Italian experience done right. Great service with friendly staff Follow NEYANVENTURES on Instagram and TikTok to see video reviews of the full experience

    Kelsey A.

    Such a fun place to bring family and friends! You order at the counter and your food is brought to your table. I had to order just about everything... two entree's, salad and dessert. The spinach and beet salad came with a honey mustard which I thought was going to be a little funky but ended up working well. I have no clue what dessert I ordered, I just pointed at it and said that one please. I don't think you can go wrong on picking a dessert here though. I also ordered a potato pizza and the seafood ravioli. The homemade pizza was so unique, I have never thought to put slices of potato on a pizza before. The seafood ravioli was pretty good, I can definitely tell the pasta is made fresh here. I can't wait to come back and try more.

    Sausage and Fennel Ravioli
    Joshua J.

    Fresh Pasta, Made to order for enjoyment in their restaurant, Prepared and taken to go, OR bought from the counter and cooked at home for your family! There is nothing like fresh, made in house pasta. If I am cooking Italian, it's easy to pick up their pasta to go and prepare it at home. Last night, my friend and I popped in for a delicious dinner. We started with the Toasted Ravioli ( Meat filled and delicious ) and then I had a house salad and Sausage and Fennel Ravioli. He looked at me and said that I ordered Ravioli twice, and I said " I know, It's Delicious!" When you are dining in, you order at the counter, then they bring it to your table. I then had to pop back up and order dessert. The drinks are self-serve ( coke products, Iced Tea, Sweet Tea ... ) unless you want a bottle of wine, glass of wine, or beer... I don't think they have raised their prices in years ( best value in town )!

    Lasagna, house salad, 6" pizza
    Monika W.

    Cupini's was clearly very authentic -- from the moment I walked in, I could tell it was going to be good. The portions were generous for the price, and the fact that it was so busy only confirmed how popular and well-loved this place is. Even though the wait was a bit long, it was absolutely worth it. The lasagna was saucy, packed with cheese and meat, and came in a great portion size that left me full and satisfied. Eating out on the patio was such a nice touch, especially with the live music and the warm, friendly employees who made the experience even better. A must-visit spot for anyone craving real Italian comfort food! I will be back if I'm ever in the area again!

    Capellini pasta with 1/2 bolognese and 1/2 Alfredo, primavera (grilled veggies) style
    Monica P.

    Cupini's is a KC Top 3 must try, restaurant bucket list item that all should have! I had failed, in all my years of marriage to bring my NY husband here. This past chilly, snowy Friday we made the trek to Cupini's. It was better than I had remembered. We bellied up to the counter and ordered salad, cheese toast, pasta entrees, beer, Chianti and dessert. After eating at some other older, KC staple Italian restaurants we were pleasantly surprised with the lower cost, with thrice the ambiance as the others. Getting in at around 2:40 we Arrived for a late lunch and had the restaurant to ourselves for about 40 minutes, that was nice! The restaurant was toasty, with an electric fireplace to added extra warmth and a romantic, winter glow ... and the Chianti kept me warm until our piping hot pasta arrived. Caesar and house salad were fresh and fabulous, the pasta and sauce were also fresh and hot. I can't stress enough how much of a difference there is in fresh vs box pasta!!! We ended with a healthy sized cannoli that was delizioso!!! Impressed my hard to impress NY husband which made the trip all the more worth it.

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    7 days ago

    Great vibe with live music. Music was not so loud that you could not have a conversation. Food was excellent. Servers were very attentive!

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    I haven't tasted their pizza, but everything else is fabulous !! It would be impossible to say what is best !

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    Ask the Community - Cupini's

    Do they take reservations?

    I don't believe they do unless you have a very large party then they do but I've never needed a reservation there they've got lots of seating and especially with wonderful weather they've got outdoor seating

    Are you open for take out or curbside pick up or delivery? On Fox4kc.com, you are listed as open for all three. On Yelp, you are open for take out. You might want to correct the listings. Can't wait for you to reopen.

    I’m sorry, but we will be reopening on May 1st. We are doing some renovations right now. Thanks

    Do you have GF options?

    Yes. We have gluten free pasta, pizza, salads, spaghetti squash which is a big hit. Hope this helps...Merry Christmas!

    Do they have wine available?

    Yes. Wine and beer.

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