An absolutely awesome dining experience! We came in and grabbed a table in the back room. The bar tender came out and grabbed our drink order. I ordered a cider and they brought me out 1/2 a glass. The keg was empty and he figured I could at least try it. It was good, so I appreciate what I got. We got some appetizers. The Cesar salad was fresh and crisp. La Capra E Il Maiale was awesome! It was baked goat cheese and pepperoni with flatbread. Absolute flavor explosion! The pizzas... so great! We got a hot honey pepperoni and a Mortaza. Both were baked beautifully, the cheese blends were spectacular, and the toppings were ultra fresh. I left happy and full! Great service, great food! read more

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Il Lazzarone is a "safe bet" kind of place that's okay with large groups and families with small children. It's pretty lively--which is to say that it's not a quiet, romantic sort of setting, so don't expect to have a sweet heart-to-heart convo over your pie. (Can this be the same place other reviewers are calling "upscale"? The menu is laminated, the chairs are industrial metal, and the floor is concrete. The server's wearing a hoodie.) The table next to us included two kiddos who played with electronic devices with the volume on, and staff made no move to stop them. We were seated at a table near the front door and didn't see the bar area until after we finished dinner; it's likely more intimate. The beer list is pretty short--the usual big names and a smattering of local craft brews. There are several spritzes and a few house cocktails on the menu, as well as a decent wine selection. We had craft beers and they were served good and cold. The menu also includes cane sugar sodas and Pepsi produts. Like most pizza places lately, there's no option for a small hot meal, especially if you want protein included--just a whole pizza (of which I'd eat less than half) or a salad. So I had a half salad, my mate had a pizza, and I had a slice of that as well. The crust is excellent; sauce and toppings are tasty as well. Il Lazzarone looks like a good place to share pizzas if you're with folks who can agree on toppings! It's a stable, reliable place to pop into if you're in the area. read more

Il Lazzarone - Menu - Pizza Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Went in on a late Friday night. The staff were very friendly. The pizza was delicious but it was not your typical pizza. I couldn't hold it to eat without everything falling apart. Overall it was delicious and I would go back again to try other menu items! read more

Il Lazzarone - Pizza Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Love Il Lazzarone and love an easy on-menu vegan option. The 'Vegano' is delish and has no shortage of toppings. The front of the restaurant is open and great for groups but I prefer the smaller area in the back where there's bar seating, a TV or two, and some hightops. It's less than a minute walk from one of the City Market streetcar stops, so a convenient option especially as it gets colder out. read more

Il Lazzarone - Vegano - Pizza Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Food - 3.5/5 Service - 5/5 Atmosphere- 4/5 Staff were super friendly and helpful with choosing the right pizzas. A small complaint off the bat is that we were a table away from the wood-fire oven and could smell a little bit of smokiness. Regardless, we went into getting drinks: friend got a beer and I got some kind of elderberry spritzer (super yummy & refreshing)! We ended up ordering a margarita mascarpone and a la roccia (with tomato sauce) pizza. While both pizzas had good flavor. We had critiques: pizza crust was a little burnt (overpowering the flavor of the actual pizza), prosciutto was thicker than most and chewy, arugula was overcooked (wish it was added on at the end - have it be more of a topping) and the center was too soggy (making it hard to eat without it flopping over). Overall, it would be better now knowing what to expect if I visited again. Definitely looked like one of the better places to get Neapolitan pizza in KC. read more

Il Lazzarone - MARGHERITA MASCARPONE & LA ROCCIA pizza - Pizza Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Service was okay, even though it wasn't busy when we came in. Our servers did acknowledge that they were running a little behind. There's lots of various seating options, and it's a fair spot for an evening dinner, although not quite date night vibes. Servers were still super friendly and helped give recommendations. We got two pizzas which we both were able to finish. I got the potato pizza, which was interesting, but not sure I'd get it again - too starchy in my opinion. Overall, there's not too many places in KC with actual wood fired pizza options, so for that they did well, but not the best pizza I've ever had. read more

Il Lazzarone - Potato pizza on top - Pizza Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I'm not sure why I took so long to visit, but I guess good things come to those who wait. I won't call myself an expert on traditional Neapolitan pizza, but I know what I like. We went with two pies - one red sauce and the other white sauce - and left with happy plates. Service was good. The room is a bit plain, so the sound bounces around the room. It may be hard to hear during peak times. read more

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I love II Lazzarone. Wood fired pizza is my favorite and they do it so well. Not as good as pizza in Italy but what is. Their drinks are good, service is great and quick, and appetizers are great. read more

That thin charred crust and the late night happy hour specials! Great spot for sharing pizza, salads and bevies with your favorite people!! Street parking, street car, lots of ways to get here. They have a front restaurant and back bar space to check out. Check it out! read more

Il Lazzarone - Late night happy hour - Pizza Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

The Il Lazzarone was a wonderful place to have fun! The ambience is extremely cool and vibrant with a fashionable industrial feel. The pizzas of the Neapolitan school were good--the crust was fully burnt, and the toppings fresh. We also liked the bruschetta to kick off quite highly. Definitely a good place to have an evening out with friends. read more

Wow! Best Neapolitan pizza in the area! We stopped in on a Friday night and got seated right away. The restaurant is located in a charming, historic building right on the street car line. Both inside and outside seating areas. The menu offers antipasto, salad, and red or white pizza options. They carry a rotating drink selection which makes finding the perfect beer or wine a breeze. We tried the salad, supremo pizza, and The Goat and The Pig appetizer. All was the perfect amount of food for the two of us to enjoy. Our pizza came out within 10 minutes and was delicious. The brussel sprouts were delicious on the pizza. I highly suggest adding honey to your goat and the pig appetizer. It takes it to another level. read more

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The pizzas are so delicious and the options of flavors are incredible! We tried a red sauce and just a cheese (the best version of cheese bread!) and it was so delicious. The server was quick and the pizza came out quick. We went for an early weekday dinner so it was quiet but the bar area was busy for happy hour. read more

To all who are looking for upscale pizza - this is your new favorite. The options will have you wishing you looked at the menu before you came, and that applies to the food and the drinks. The space is open while still feeling intimate and if you're looking for a tan instead of the cool kiss of AC, they have your back. The paved and sizable patio allows you to enjoy your space and private conversation while still being actively served. The pricing seems high, until you see the pizza come out. One pizza can comfortably serve 2 adults, but it's so good you'll want leftovers. For all the lovely gluten free folks, there is still pizza paradise for you in the crust switch up options. The service team is a sweetheart crew with a lovely presence and a personable touch. They are spinning a lot of plates, so bring a little patience if you're asking for extras, but the dishes come out fast, hot, and fresh. As for the beverages, beer ranges from basic to bougie and the cocktails scream classy. On a date or just for fun you'll be dazzled by Il Lazzarone. read more

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I remember this spot from nearly a decade ago bursting on the scene with the modern urban vibes and unique, authentic pizza. I was really, really hoping it still held up after all these years and am happy to report: it's fantastic! We took our girls here recently on a little KC exploration day; parents, you know the drill. Streetcar. Union Station. Lunch. Avoiding naps. Maybe some ice cream. When we walked in, it was silent, empty, and the guy bussing tables/running host seemed a bit stressed. Weary after several downhill experiences post-Covid, I started thinking this spot might've lost it's fastball. Turns out, everyone was just out on their side patio enjoying the beautiful day, and that's where we went as well to soak up the sun and the energy. We got some basics that tasted anything but basic; a margherita D.O.C. pizza (San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella di bufala, basil, extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt) and a bianca white pizza (mozzarella, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, basil, sea salt). Folks, this was the good stuff. The garlic popped from the white pizza and brought so much flavor. The kids were blown away by the bubbly, salty crust. It is truly one of those pizzas that you don't need to bog down with ingredients ... a real "less is more" situation. Already can't wait to go back, and honestly wish they'd expand a bit further south so we could go here more often. read more

Il Lazzarone - Bianca - Pizza Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Such a great place for a casual date night. Our server gave great recommendations (you should get the margherita mascarpone pizza... so good) and had a great menu of apps, pizzas and drinks. We've sat both inside and outside here and enjoyed both. read more

Il Lazzarone - Margherita mascarpone - Pizza Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Thrilled to have been able to try Il Lazzarone as most websites are in agreement that it's the top pizza spot in Kansas City! Dad and I can agree that the pizza had a delicious and fresh taste! However there is some 3 star energy to note. To start, the inside ambience is off-putting. A wide open space with loud music that echoes guests' conversations, no intimacy. We were asked to be seated outside and were seated at a table that had bird droppings on it :( . Our service was okay. The bruchetta, $11, was different than the traditional. It was served over cut up pizza crust, a fork is necessary to eat it. Lastly, the pizza came out and we had to finsih cutting it as it wasn't cut through then as we separated the first slice from the pie, all of the toppings slipped off. It remained difficult to eat through the end because it was floppy and wet. Not really sure what happened there. Next time in Kansas City we will give another pizza spot a shot. (: read more

Il Lazzarone - MENU 06-23-2024 - Pizza Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Great pizza spot! Service was quick. Plenty of seating. My only angst was the pizza not coming out as hot as I'd like Vegan friendly read more

Il Lazzarone - Pizza Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Food: Pizza was good. Definitely what you would expect. Nothing extraordinary memorable. Service: although the staff was friendly, they did not pay attention to details. I forgot the name of the pizza ordered, but it was supposed to come with prosciutto and fresh basil leaves when the pizza came out it did not have any basil leaves on it. I asked the food runner why there was no basil leaves on it and he said he was sorry but they ran out. You would think the server would tell me when I placed the order. Either she forgot to mention it or there's a lack of communication between the kitchen and the server. This is very disappointing to me because there's only two items on the pizza and you're missing one of them. The restaurant was an open space, dining room, playing good oldies music. Very chill relax vibe. If you're in the mood for this type of pizza, I do recommend this place. read more

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I am giving this place 4 stars due to the overall experience! We walked in and were promptly sat and given water but then no one interacted with us for 15 minutes, like our waitress would walk by but not look at us until finally she came up and asked what we would like. This was odd because there were only like two other tables in use, and we could openly see she wasn't busy. She was nice when we did interact. The restaurant itself was open and clean. We liked seeing the brick oven That said, the pizza was brought us insanely quick and was so so fresh and exactly as described. I got the crepa and my husband got the pepperoni. We felt the pricing was solid for the portion. I got the limoncello cocktail and didn't care for it, it was too heavy. read more

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This is one of my go-to spots for pizza in the city! They have something for everyone and their red sauce is absolutely delicious. They have indoor/outdoor seating and I love to sit on the patio in the summer. The staff is always helpful and provides their favorites if you are looking for a recommendation. The location is perfect if you are wanting to keep the evening going and walk somewhere nearby for a drink or desert. read more

Il Lazzarone - Pizza Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I love pizza. Thick crust, thin crust, red sauce, white sauce, you name it and I love it. And Il Lazzarone is at the top of the list for pizza. They make a thinner crust with delicious fresh toppings and cook it in a really hot domed pizza igloo looking thing. And it is super delicious. The pizza is about 14 inches across and cut into four large slices. Three slices usually fill me up, but it is so delicious I sometimes eat the last piece, stuffing myself to beyond full. I usually order the Margherita while my wife prefers the Quattro Formaggio, a white sauced pizza with four different cheeses. The interior walls are the buildings original brick, with some interesting industrial accents. It is on the smaller side inside so get there early for some great pizza. read more

We absolutely loved our experience at Il Lazzarone! Took a friend up on her recommendation, and so glad we did! Pizza was incredible, environment was wonderful, everything tasted amazing, and pizzas were cooked in a very reasonable amount of time. I learned they have a GLUTEN FREE crust if you ask for it! It's not on the menus though. (Why isn't it on the menus?? No idea!) However, just double check if you're really sensitive since all the pizzas are cooked in the same oven to my knowledge. The only recommendation we had was that the tomatoes on the burrata appetizer needed some seasoning. They were a little under ripe, and didn't even have salt on them. Salt, pepper, and olive oil would really lift those tomatoes up to complement the pesto and the rest of the wonderful dish! Thank you for a wonderful meal!! read more

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Loved the pizza. Perfect charred crust and the head pizza maker talked to me while making pizza and giving some insight to what he was doing. He recommended the pepperoni with house hot honey which was fantastic. We also got the crepe I think it was called and ricotta. All were great. read more

Il Lazzarone - Ricotta - Pizza Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Came here on a whim looking for late night pizza slice. No slices but they serve 12in/4 slice pizza. The front end was closed when we arrived at 1030 but the bar area was open. We sat there with the intention to get our pizza to go. We ordered glasses of wine which were soo full! We decided to stay and eat some of our pizza. We got the Margherita and formaggio. So good!!! The wine was also really good it was the nero, the last one on the red menu. The vibe was real nice as well. Good service. read more

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I am constantly here now that I live in River Market. This is (maybe?) some of my favorite pizza in Kansas City. I love a pizza with a lot of charred flavor. If you don't like char marks on your pizza crust, this may not be the place for you. But if you love crispy burnt crust straight out of the pizza over with hot cheese and delicious toppings to balance out the char, you will love it as much as I do! They have a huge menu, and I haven't been disappointed with anything I've ordered. I recommend getting one red and one white pizza and share it with a friend! I hate a pizza that is floppy/soggy and isn't fully cooked under the toppings, and somehow Il Lazzarone pizza always stands up to the challenge! If you're doing carry out or an online order, proceed to the bar in the back! The only drawback of coming here is they always seem swamped and understaffed. Half the tables are always dirty, and it can take a long time to get your food because everything goes through the one pizza oven. If you do carry out, the estimated time is never right. You're always left waiting in the bar for a while. It's no fault to the great staff who are always helpful and kind! The parking situation is a struggle. There's paid angle parking on Delaware, and otherwise you'll have to hunt for street parking which can be a challenge on weekends. Leave early to find a spot. The restaurant is located pretty much immediately next to the River Market West streetcar stop! read more

This is a go to place for my hubby and I! Not only do they have amazing food and drinks, but the service is always excellent. Our server Eleanor did an amazing job making us feel welcome and made sure we had everything we needed and more read more

I went to Il Lazzarone for the first time on Wednesday and enjoyed it. There is indoor and outdoor seating, we chose to sit outside and loved it! The service was a little slow, but understandable when they are busy. They were very kind and helpful, we really enjoyed our server! I had the Margherita pizza on their gluten free cauliflower crust. this option was not in the menu, but when we asked the server they were accommodating! the only thing was that the edges were burnt and the inside was soggy. it still tasted delicious and i would have ordered it again. overall, i definitely recommend this restaurant and could see myself going back! read more

Il Lazzarone - Margherita Pizza (gluten free cauliflower crust) - Pizza Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Il Lazzarone used to be the best place in KC for higher end pizza, really delicious. But the past two times I've been (once in 2024 and once in 2025), the quality has taken a nose dive. The pizza is so thin it's soggy and just not as good. That's happened both times so I guess it's time to find a new pizza spot. read more

Good pizza... very good place for the "thin crust" lovers. The pizza feels artisan and the ingredients are of good quality (I wish they are not so cheap on the amount of the toppings). My reason for the 3 stars is mostly the service and atmosphere. I've been there 4 times and the service has not been the best... I had to call the waitress too many times to refill my soda while she was talking to her friends in the bar. I understand that maybe they have low lighting to make the place "cozier" but the decoration and furniture doesn't make a comfortable place to eat and hang around. If you are in downtown, I would say this is a good pizza to come. read more

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Upon coming here multiple times, I'd say that Il Lazzarone is a bit hit or miss. On my first visit, I was amazed by the crispiness of the crust despite how many toppings there were. It's so easy for pizza like this to become wet or soggy during the cooking process, and I was impressed by the quality of what came out. On my last few visits, all of the cheese and toppings has continually slid off or come out soggy. I still come here because the pizza can be delicious (I still live and die by the Crepa) and the crust is unbeatable, but if you're looking for something consistent with reasonable service, it's not here. read more

Il Lazzarone - La Rughetta - Pizza Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Solid pizza spot. Great location in KC's River Market, you'll love the atmosphere with lots of great places nearby. There's usually a good crowd when we've gone but we haven't experienced much of a wait, so my hat's off the hard working staff here. We like to get the pepperoni and add the hot honey. I wouldn't say it's spicy but it adds a nice kick. Overall great flavor to the pizza. Pretty impressive menu with likely something for everyone. read more

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I love eating pizza at Il Lazzarone. It's fun to be able to watch dough prep and baking. I don't know how this restaurant doesn't always have a line out the door. The dining room is quiet and great for having conversation while dining. Everything I've ate here is always delicious. read more

Sub-par food. The servers there are more interested with their phones and rolling silverware. There was a laundry basket in the dining room. I asked whatever server for a box- never came- waited 20 minutes before I had to finally walk up and have them run my card. What a waste of money. This place used to be amazing. read more

Came here for a birthday party on the patio and the experience was great! Service was fantastic, people were great and the food/drinks were awesome. Highly recommend! read more

Tiny little pizza place on the link line in KC. Interesting flavor combinations. We got white pizzas with cheeses and toppings. Their frozen drink was a frozen mint julep which didn't sound too awesome, so we skipped that & opted for Nutella dessert pizzas. The chairs are not comfortable. They're metal. They're narrow. I'm pretty sure they're designed to get you to leave, not stay & chat. We were seated in that yucky spot in the aisle / kitchen walkway. Not a fan of those spots if your restaurant is not packed. Just not a vibe. The food was ok. A little salty, but the crust was crispy! We ended up waiting an extra long time for our dessert because the kitchen didn't realize they were out of Nutella. ‍ Not bad, but excited to try other local hot spots for sure! read more

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A bit disorganized at first, but once things started rolling it was excellent. The thin Neapolitan style pizza (I had the Marinara) was delicious all around. The old school pepperoni with the crispy edges made me very happy too. Had a Peroni with a sidecar of Negroni - that drink combo had never occurred to me before but it totally worked. And the barrel-aged Surly Darkness ... what?! Amazing. So for those keeping score at home, that's excellent pizza and excellent drinks. (Gracie enters stage left) Now we add excellent service for the hat trick. At first it was an oddly long wait for a table despite the restaurant looking half full at best (maybe the kitchen was backed up?) and then even once seated it took a while to get service. These two odd waits are the only reasons this isn't a 5-star review. But then Gracie showed up and made everything awesome. Total star. She's what you want a server to be: kind, enthusiastic, proactive, accurate, helpful, just perfect. I'm not often in KC but I'll happily come back here when I am. It's a low key place that's just right when you simply want a tasty pizza and a nice drink to go with it. read more

Really excellent. Last time I was in was 2023 - since then they seem to have changed their recipe. Suitable for Neapolitan pizza aficionados. The Marinara w/ arugula is my rec. read more

Was recommended to try this place by our bartender yesterday. I love authentic Neapolitan pizza and it's hard to find an authentic place in KC so I decided to give this place a try. I never know what to order when it comes to beverages so our waitress recommended the house Negroni. If you are a fan of gin, you will enjoy this cocktail a lot. Me, on the other hand, I do not like gin and probably wouldn't have ordered this had I known it contained it haha. It was very bitter but had a small sweet taste to it. 2/5 stars on this personally, for me. Now the pizza, was pretty delicious! I would opt out of the tomatoes next time because I felt it took away from the texture of the pizza but the flavor combination was on point! The crust wasn't too bad either, kind of resembled the original crust flavor from Spin. Excited to come back and give this place another try! read more

Il Lazzarone - Pesto - Pizza Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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We ate here on a Thursday evening. It was busy but not too busy. The food was superb! I'm from the east coast and I'm always looking for great pizza here. This is top notch, delicious pizza. Don't miss the burrata with pesto either- that was fantastic. The vibe is very low key - love the exposed brick walls. Great food, great service- a wonderful place to spend time together. We'll definitely be back! read more

There's at least one other of these, in St Joseph. I suggest going there rather than this one, where the employees seem to have been given no instructions. Some examples: 1) we were served a large salad for the table to share but needed to ask for plates. When they arrived one very obviously had not been washed. 2) we attempted to order a rum from the bartender, who then informed us that they were very busy, she didn't have time to ask the manger the price, and that there was no way she could serve us rum. 3) we ordered 4 pizzas. 3 arrived. A bit later the server announces that one has been burned and is being remade. That pizza arrived well after the other three people had finished their meals. The space itself is loud but does offer good views of the streetcar line. read more