Absolutely delicious! It was our first time at Garozzo's Ristorante, and what a treat. We arrived…read moreshortly after they opened without a reservation and were quickly seated in the bar area. The ambiance is great, with low lighting and candles on each table. The bar area has a couple of TVs, a bar that seats about 6-8, and 4-5 tables. The staff was pleasant and took great care of us. Now for the food! I ordered the seafood ravioli, and my son ordered the Penne Victoria. While we each enjoyed the dish we ordered, we both ended up preferring each other's dish...lol. The sauces on both dishes were so good and really made the meals stand out. This was a great pick for our February restaurant of the month. We'll definitely be back!

They were packed being that it was Christmas Eve Eve but they got us seated in 10 minutes…read more We enjoyed the fried ravioli, the house specialty Sicilian-style stuffed artichoke, and bread with oil, vinegar, and parmesan cheese. Everyone was pleased with their pasta entrées, I had the lobster ravioli the others had fettuccine and spaghetti with meat balls, excellent. We rounded out the meal with coffee and lemon cake, it was delicious. Nice (St Louis style) Italian family dining experience and we will defiantly be back.

There's nothing like a classic hometown spot. For over 30 years, Salvatore's has served great…read moreItalian food. When we arrived, the Matre'd welcomed us, asked if we had a reservation, and offered to seat us. Although we usually prefer the bar, it was full. Sensing our preference, he said watch this and arranged with the guests so we could still enjoy our usual spot. His thoughtful gesture made us feel right at home. Choosing a dish is the hardest part. I ordered an Italian beer. Normally a Peroni, but tonight it was a Moretti. The house salad is simple and fresh. Italian dressing with blue cheese crumbles certainly hits the spot and is perfect for the main course. Tonight, I went with one of my favorites, Cavatelli Catania, and it is perfect. So hot that when you turn the pasta over, the steam rolls out. Just the way I like it. Extra cheese on top, and you are good to go. Not only now, but there is so much there is enough to take away and have another meal. I almost hate to comment on Salvatore's because more people will be coming there, and I won't be able to sit at the bar for dinner, a drink, and fun conversation. They take such good care of me; I have to take care of them. Capeesh?

Food was a delight. Our family had a great dinner. The wine selection I felt was lacking. Service…read morewas nice but she was very busy. It was a good thing her peers were helping make sure all families are attended to made feel welcomed. The seating was very closely packed together. The table turnovers were prompt and done very neatly and organized. So it made up for it. My family will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu.

Genuinely my favorite chicken parm in the KC area. Be sure to check on their soup of the day, and I…read morehighly recommend a caesar salad to go along with the meal. Cafe Verona should be on more people's radar when it comes to Italian food in KC. Plus, it's nice to get a drink next door at the Sentinel before you head in for a delicious dinner. P.S. I ask for their vodka rosa sauce with the fettuccine noodles with the chicken parm and it will blow your mind.

I was in downtown Independence, fulfilling my required jury duty, and when we broke for lunch, I…read moreheaded over to café Verona. It was snowing and cold, and I was there about 6 or 7 minutes before opening. They were kind enough to let me in, sit at the bar, and take an order for a drink before they were actually open. Since it was cold, the lasagna soup sounded fantastic, and it did not disappoint. It was so good. I highly recommend it. My bartender was obviously super friendly (letting me in early), and the service, conversation, and attention I was given were spectacular. It's a fun place to look around. Decorations are interesting. It has a unique charm. My main course was excellent, as was my dessert. I had to go all out for this lunch, not because I needed to eat that much, but because I couldn't say no to anything that was put in front of me If you're looking for a fun place with great food and people, this is a good spot to go.

Ordered extra sauce on my pizzas. The cheese was literally baked to the crust because there was not…read moreenough sauce to separate them. This has happened enough that I'm just done. I'll go to dominoes I guess.

I thought calling my local Pizza Hut would be enough to file a formal complaint and get some kind…read moreof resolution--but it didn't go as planned. So, here we are. Let me tell you about my experience today at the Blue Springs, MO location. It was as disappointing as ordering a pizza and only getting the box. Honestly, I might have preferred that. First, the pizza itself. It barely had any pepperoni or cheese on it. I've seen crackers with more toppings. When I called to address the issue, I spoke with Kayla, the manager on duty. Unfortunately, Kayla seemed more interested in laughing and chatting with her coworkers than actually helping me. When I brought up the lack of toppings, my ongoing frustration with this location's consistent issues, and the fact that I had told my husband we shouldn't order from here because well the pizza is always disappointing. Kayla seemed to find the whole situation amusing. Spoiler: it wasn't. She offered no solutions--no refund, no credit. Instead, she pointed out that since I had given my 3-year-old the smallest piece of pizza to calm a meltdown, where she was screaming "I love messed up pizza," when I was trying to explain it needed to go back... I wasn't eligible for anything. When I asked for the corporate number to escalate the issue, she claimed she didn't know it and wasn't motivated to find it. She eventually mentioned it was online but admitted she wouldn't even know where to direct me. The only real help Kayla gave me during the entire call was spelling her name correctly. That's it. Beyond that, she sarcastically offered to remake the pizza, adding that she didn't know how many times she'd have to remake it since I "clearly don't like the way they make pizza, their crust, or their toppings." Not exactly the customer service experience I was hoping for. At this point, I'm not picky--I'm just looking for someone, anyone, from Pizza Hut to step in and Make Apizza Great Again. Please let me know how we can resolve this. And maybe consider a refresher course in customer service for Kayla--because sarcasm and dismissal shouldn't be part of a manager's skillset. There are two other Blue Springs Pizza Huts that have both provided pretty consistent and excellent service. It's this location that consistently disappoints. Thanks, Jen

We were not expecting much, but we're delighted with our visit and definitely will…read more return. It's close to home, which is what led us here in the first place. We loved the ambiance, inside and out, which was perfect for a date night. Our server was excellent! I can't remember his name, but he said he didn't usually work on Wednesdays. I wish I could remember him; he was really fantastic. He made many suggestions and was a very entertaining and knowledgeable server; he seemed passionate about working there. We had the seafood fettuccini, and I had the chicken spaghetti. Our food was delicious. My pasta had no sauce, and there wasn't any on my dish, which was a bummer, but the complimentary rum cake made up for it. We shall return!

V's has the best Italian food in Independence! I have been here several times and all experiences…read morehave been great. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. The servers are the best around and so helpful and attentive. The food is fresh and made to order. I especially love their prime rib and fettuccine frutti di mare. Their entrees are also served with salad and a piece of cake afterwards. I love V's! It's a must try!

Oh man this place was BOMB!! Delivered to work and enjoyed happily…read more 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!

Cupini's has been around so long it's become part of the fabric that anchors this part of the Plaza…read morearea together. I say Plaza area as it's sort of Plaza adjacent, and has a certain charm to this stretch of the city. That being said, Cupini's is known for being a charming Italian deli/ eatery and I love how it's kept that lowkey neighborhood energy over the years. The food is great - I usually go for something light as the tiramisu is great. All in all it's a great little spot in KC and worth a visit in this neighborhood.

Yusi (Our Waiter) was awesome!!! Also, our food was…read moreexcellent - - I had the "Chicken Marsala" (best ever) and my wife had the "Chicken Picatta" - followed by our desert Tarimasu which we split. Thanks again Yusi and Bella's! Curt and Cindy from Wisconsin

It's alright. Just okay. Bland and off-putting food, with a weird and uncanny atmosphere…read more Here is why I think that: I went here once before and had a dish I absolutely was disgusted by. , "The Tortellini Michelangelo." I could not finish more than a few bites before throwing in the towel. I played it off as maybe I just didn't like the dish. Maybe my palette wasn't meant for it. A year or so later, today, I order a lasagna, something my microwave is quite familiar with. With my vivid familiarity of microwave lasagna, I'm not proud to inform you that great-value microwave lasagna brings me more joy than the lasagna I had here. The lasagna here was not bad, but it was not good. I would eat this again if I was hungry, but I would never seek this lasagna out. Each bite was so oily that I became a meteorologist for my stomach's own forecast. While the oil was consistent bite to bite, the meat dispersion wasn't. The meat was hanging out on one side of the dish clumped up together, making the bites with meat feel either lonely or overcrowded. Now that I have tried a dish that I know how it should taste, I can admit maybe, "The Tortellini Michelangelo," is likely objectively not good too. Or I should just appreciate the one-note musky mushroom taste and nothing else. The atmosphere feels weird and tacky. I understand what they are going for aesthetically but the execution feels like a fake halloween mimicry, rather than being authentic. Not that I could tell you anything of being authentically italian. I am mainly thinking of the black drop ceiling tiles which turn into regular white drop ceiling tiles at the diagonal edge of the wall or any time there is a ventilation tile. The service was okay, it was very busy so it was hard to flag our server down, but nothing bad. Considering all of this, I think this place as a very middle of the road experience. It really only feels like it is doing the bare minimum to be a restaurant, as such, it meets my expectations for a restaurant.

I came here with a coworker for lunch. The restaurant was halfway full. But it seems like 2 people…read morewere trying to cover the lunch service. It took awhile to place our order. Then it took awhile for the food to come out too. I did order the lasagna which was ok. It needed more sauce on it. I'm not sure I'll be back.

Food, excellent Service, pretty good…read more Ambience, wide open dining area, maybe 25 tables. If you're really craving italian, and value (for the price), go here. 1st time i had the Italian feast, super good, plenty of leftovers, lots of variety. 2nd time, pomodoro linguini, a copious amount of pasta, all very good with fresh larger than cherry tomato slices, asparagus pieces, angel hair pasta, a great light sauce with plenty of plavors. Plus, with the meal you get soup/salad, and tasty chips and bread with a yummy evoo dipping sauce. Next time i aim for just a salad and what I expect to be a delicious Tiramisu, with maybe a double espresso or Cappuccino!

Love this place Food: chicken Marsala…read more Service: top notch Granddaughter gets spaghetti with butter onl and loves it

Food is delicious! It's like homemade and fresh. Shrimp fettuccine Alfredo is my favorite. So…read morecreamy and flavorful. Excellent service and very attentive servers. The restaurant is very cozy and perfect for a dinner date or to enjoy the company of family or friends. I highly recommend. One of my favorite places to eat!

Everything Bacaro Primo does they do well. And they do it in a room reminiscent of the great…read moreItalian restaurants of New York and Boston. There pasta dishes are uniformly excellent, especially the Pappardelle, a lamb ragu with dried apricots and pignoli. The missus is a fan of steak tartare and a tough critic. She was rhapsodic over Bacaro Primo's rendition. The small bar makes very good cocktails and their wine list has some terrific bottles at various price points. We went pretty safe with tiramisu from the dessert selection. As an inveterate ogler of my neighbor's choices, I can say that the Pork chop Saltimbocca and Chicken Parm looked realllly good. Service is pleasantly familiar, friendly but not hovering. All in all, a wonderful dining experience.

Finally got a proper date night dinner here, and while it was pretty good overall, I wasn't quite…read moreblown away. I think sometimes, quite unfairly, restaurants can be a victim of their own hype. Living somewhat near here and seeing how packed it is, and how hard it is to get a reservation... the lore grew and grew. I thought this must be the best spot in town! And you know what? It is really good. Really solid, good service, and a good restaurant to check out. Put it on the to-try list. One area that didn't fully land for me was vibe-wise, or if I need to act my age, I could call it the atmosphere. It's such a small space (totally fine) but the back row of tables is essentially shared. Normally fine, but the night we were there we were right next to a large group that was super loud. Kinda dampened the energy, and felt better when they left. Basically, wanting date night but the energy here is more "brasserie" and slightly more casual than I expected. Anywho, the food was good. Loved the focaccia starter with a garlicky olive oil. The Italian salad was pretty good, a bit marked up on price, but pretty good. I had the chicken parmigiana and wanted to love it, but I'd say a solid four stars. Good, not great. The red sauce was very good, and the serving size is generous. Passed on dessert and headed around the corner for after-dinner cocktails. All in all, a great neighborhood spot where I feel the prices are a bit high, but I see most of the appeal. I thought this might be a regular spot in the rotation, but it's more likely to be an every now and again kind of spot.