Nico & Ana's

My boyfriend and I went at 6:00 pm on a Friday. We had made reservations, so we got right in. Our server was knowledgeable and personable. We both ordered the baked spaghetti, which was cheesy and delicious! Then we opted for the Lemon Raspberry dessert, oh, goodness! So light and refreshing. We will definitely be back!

Fantastic Italian restaurant with outstanding food and service. From the bread and chips with herbed and cheese olive oil to the menu selection, highly recommend. Portions are very generous; either plan on sharing or taking some home! We had a group of 7 with 2 kids (10 & under) and had no trouble getting seated on a Thursday evening for dinner. We had the mixed toasted ravioli (beef & cheese) and arancini appetizers. The marinara caper cream sauce that the toasted ravs came in was unlike anything we had ever had. Fair number of pescatarian and vegetarian options, too. One person in our party had a Veggie Piada (think Italian burrito/sandwich wrap) and said it was delicious. I sampled the kids' fettuccine Alfredo and it was seriously some of the best I've ever had - rich and creamy without being too heavy or garlicky.

In a nutshell, it was super busy, they were on their first day with the new menu, and it was crazy. They did the best they could. I cant knock them for that. It also helps that I've been here before so I'll give them points for that too Food: Better last time than this time. I did the Italian Feast both times. Great food, just that this time the sauce was a bit runnier, and lasagna didn't have as much flavor. I also got a shrimp ravioli in there somehow, which would have been a huge problem for someone with a shellfish allergy, but I like shrimp so it was okay. Salad and bread are great additions. Marsala was really good too. Service: He came by just frequently enough to make sure we weren't uncomfortable. Food took a little long, but again, busy and new menu. Atmosphere: It's very basic, but they make it work. I like the wall decor and the open kitchen is a definate change from normal italian. It's different and has that East Coast Italian vibe in it somewhere. Overall good. I went ahead and errored on the side of 5/5, but would probably be a 4-4.5 for the price point. Mainly, I boost them for trying and being a class act in a difficult time. Seems to run well.

Today was our first time at Nico and Ana's, and we loved everything from the food and drinks, and most definitely the chips/bread and dip! Will definitely go again!

In my opinion, Nico & Ana's was not a place I'll visit again or recommend. The strip mall location has inconvenient parking. The atmosphere was uncomfortable; tables too close together, blaring overhead lights, and generally cluttered with menus, refuse, and an open air chip rack. The staff seemed to be neither trained or concerned to provide hospitality. The food was running the mill, nothing special.

My first time at Nico an Ana's... in general not bad. the food maybe a little cold, somewhat slow in the kitchen .. service regualar ..actually not much to share. I repeat it is not a bad restaurant, but I like something missing.

The food was delicious and the server was great. Went for lunch, I got the lunch special and the food came out fast! I will definitely go back and try other items on their menu.

Started with the free fries pita like chips and bread, both free. Wow. Delicious. I had the chicken parm sandwich with delicious fries. Loved. Will be back

Just got home from Nico & Anna's and I have to say that the food was some of the very best we have had in the area. The service was very attentive. We will definitely be returning here in the near future. All I can say is You gotta try it. It is casual dining with the taste of a high end restaurant without the high price. Goditi il pasto

Food, excellent Service, pretty good 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!

Amazing food!! This will be our new date night spot but honestly, the atmosphere is good for a family drop in, too! I had the Linguine Pescatore and my husband had Nico's Steak with pasta. Affordable, delicious....our minds were blown on the Alfredo sauce! Just everything was so good highly recommend!

Went to Nico & Ana's for dinner yesterday. We were seated quickly, and our drinks arrived promptly. Our orders were taken, and bread and olive oil magically appeared. Salads were full and had more than enough salad dressing. Our meals were excellent, and our server checked in with us frequently enough. This is our 6th or 7th time here, and their consistency has never changed. Highly recommend this restaurant.

This place had been on our radar for a while but it didn't seem "fancy" for any special occasions. The husband and I ended up going for a date night and it was perfect. The food was delicious, the service was good, and the ambiance was casual but comfortable. I'd definitely eat here again! We got the calamari appetizer and chicken Parmesan, and my husband raved about his sandwich

Tried Nico and Ana's for lunch on a Friday. Food was great. I had the baked lasagna bolognese. By far the best I have had anywhere. Service was good as well and we had no wait time to get seated.

The food was great! Casual dining and the cost is very reasonable. Staff is very attentive and the wine is fairly priced. Linguine Lobster Fra Diavolo was $19.00 and a very generous portion.

The meals are always good, and portion sizes are generous. I have yet to eat inside but it looks like it would be a good experience.

My review for this place is way beyond due. I've had several dishes delivered to my office, but hadn't ever been in the actual physical location until recently. Parking outside is fine, if a bit cramped at lunch/dinner, in typical strip mall fashion. There's seating with about a dozen tables inside, making it feel cozy. The folks working here were buzzing around with purpose. My work compatriot and I both opted for the lunch special Caesar salad, adding grilled chicken. This is my go-to order and it's fantastic. The chicken is well seasoned, perfectly grilled, juicy, and plentifully topped on a bed of Romaine with cheese and croutons (which I opt out of being a newfound health conscious-ish person). Of note, I've also had the carbonara and it's to die for. No really, get clearance from your cardiologist first, because it's *that good*. The piada chips and garlic bread that come with the meals is nearly a meal in and of itself. I found the arancini to be delightful. And the tiramisu is heavenly. Meal and a dessert will set you back $20, but it's 100% worth it. In a busy world of chain restaurants and mega corps, this place is the perfect hole in the wall down home cooking Italian place that everyone loves (or will love if you give them a chance). If there were a way for me to stamp this with a seal of approval (editor's choice award? ); I would. 5/5 all day every day.

The food is wonderful. I especially like the bread basket and seasoned olive oil you receive when you are seated.

Great food, friendly staff and good prices. We love their pastas - always tastes fresh and made from scratch. This place is on regular rotation for us.

First time having something from this place. It looked a little greasy and was smaller than I was expecting but it's actually pretty delicious! I will be trying to come back in instead of take out next time and try another dish. Again the lasagna was delicious!

Stopped by for some quick Italian food with my kids after playing across the street. It wasn't exactly what I expected. It was almost like a place trying to be Italian but it wasn't. I was shocked by the reviews being better because it wasn't very good. My kids had pasta very bland Alfredo and myself a greasy chicken wrap. The service was great and they have a lot of seating available but don't come if you're looking for quality.

Second time here, and the great service here still remains unmatched. When we came in (after months away) the lady in the front that served us last time remembered us. Our drinks were still never empty but for less than a minute. The Ambiance is laid back and casual. Still, the large windows reflect the ceiling lights in the night, and warm wooden floors cheer the place in the cold winter. The food is good. You don't go away hungry and you never have regrets on your choice. Ultimately, I would say the service is worth it in and of itself.

Interesting place. A would describe it as casual Italian. Staff is very friendly and helpful. When you sit down, they bring over a breadbasket and a plate with olive oil. The bread was toasted, and it had some other types of crackers/chips. They were good. We got the Chicken Parmesan Sandwich and Chicken Piccata. First the Chicken Parm Sandwich. It definitely did not look like a Chicken Parm Sandwich. Lacked sufficient sauce and cheese. With that said, it was a very good chicken sandwich. Bread was good. Just not a Chicken Parm Sandwich that I was expecting. I would give it 3 stars. The Chicken Piccata was delicious. Lot of chicken. Maybe a tad too much sauce. However, overall, some of the best we had. I would give it 5 stars. When you put the two together, I came up with 4 stars. Prices were very reasonable. Definitely plan to go back and try some other items on the menu.

What a yummy find! We were looking for a low key Italian restaurant for our adults-only pre-Christmas meal. It's a little confusing whether this is counter order fast-casual or make a reservation table-side order. Since it was a slow evening it didn't much matter but I think they will need to decide for the future so they can meet expectations. Either way the food is very good. My husband found the lasagne slightly greasy, but I had chicken piccata and it was perfect. Everyone else in the family cleared their plates so I'd say it was a success. If we lived in the area this would definitely be on our no-fuss Italian restaurant list for dine in or to go.

Not a fancy place at all. It has kind of a Fazoli vibe. You don't feel like you are in an Italian restaurant. The food was just so-so. Nothing special at least what I ordered wasn't special. I love Italian steak sandwiches so I gave theirs a try. Swing and miss. It wasn't too good. The house salad is lettuce and cheese-no tomatoes, no olives just lettuce. Also, it's January 4th & still blaring Christmas music lol. Maybe the owners were on vacation.

Wow oh wow this place is sneaky good. Walking in, you can tell it's more on the casual side but the food is definitely not a reflection of that. We started with glasses of sangria which, warning: they come in a full size cup not a wine glass. Next we did caesar salads which were great along with the complimentary bread. For my entree I did the parmesan platter with spaghetti (chicken parm) and that was the move. A great portion size and the chicken was fantastic. We ended with tiramisu and a cookie sandwich. I could not believe my bill when we got it. We had 2 drinks, 2 side salad, 3 entrees, and 2 desserts and it was under $100. Nuts!

I popped in for a sandwich to-go while in the area and was immediately thrown off by the vibe. Pushing past that I've been searching for a good baked meatball sub, other than I can make at home, so I decided to give it a whirl. While the 2 meatballs had good flavor, that's about where it ended. I cannot speak to the sauce, because there wasn't any.....which is very frustrating when you get to-go! Secondly the cheese was an afterthought and barely melted, which is odd cause the bread was either burnt or just old as it crumbled and flaked while eating. Overall, $17+ for this sammy is a bit much, so I'll keep searching.....

We had been hearing great things about Nico and Ana's for some time and decided to meet up with some family members to try it out. The atmosphere is pretty casual and there's tons of places to sit. We went on an early Sunday evening and there were a fair amount of people there. The service wasn't the fastest but it was ok because it wasn't excessively slow and everyone working was definitely busy. I will say that they are super accommodating. Everything I ordered, I asked to be customized and wasn't on the menu. They had zero issues with it and it was accurate when it came to the table. I ordered a small Caesar salad: Romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, piada chips with Caesar dressing. The lettuce was fresh. The chips were a nice crunchy extra. The salad was not overdressed which I appreciate. No one likes a soggy salad. I would definitely order this again. For an entree I ordered the Parmesan platter: Lightly breaded, fried chicken topped with Ana's marinara, and a mix of provolone and mozzarella cheese. It normally comes with seasoned vegetables or spaghetti aglio e olio. I substituted the Nico's Fettuccini. The chicken parm was delicious. The chicken was perfectly cooked and wasn't dry. The sauce was really good too. The fettuccine was also delicious. Super rich and creamy. The pasta was also not overcooked so it had a nice bite. The portions were also huge. I made two meals out of it easily. And the prices are super reasonable. Everyone at the table agreed that they'd come back. Definitely don't pass them up.

Visited to do a carryout order for while I looked around. Engaging place. Medium sized, efficient seating, but enviting. Ordered lasagne and tramisu. The food was very good. The lasagne had 5 types of cheese. The piece was not a big as l would have liked, but it was tasty. The tramisu was also quite good. All, around it was a good experience. I'll be back to try other dishes.

I really enjoyed this little place. It's in the old Spin location at 119th and Metcalf. We sat out in the little courtyard which could use a little sprucing up. The service was great. My hubby and I got 2 sandwiches and shared. One with the side salad which was very good and one with steak fries which were also very good so you can't go wrong either way. I got Anna's favorite piada which is like a wrap. It was good but could definitely have used a little more chicken. Hubs ordered the deluxe sandwich which we really liked.

food is SO good and the staff is awesome! They work so hard to keep up with how busy it can get, but always delivery quality service. Highly recommend!

I came here to celebrate my friends birthday. The inside was fairly spaced but a little smaller than imagined. The staff was very insisting to help me find my friends table. I found my friends outside on the patio. The patio has some bike artwork on the wall with bike racks resembling the fence which made me wonder if a bike store was nearby or had been there before. They had Christmas music playing in Italian which was also interesting. The food came out at a steady pace and our service was good. I would say that some pasta came out a little more oily (depending on the order) and some ravioli felt a little cheesy in consistency. Other than that, everything was well balanced. They offer a variety of carbs like fried tortilla puffs and bread for a free appetizer. The bill was distributed accurately for a large party which was nice. Overall it was a fine experience.

This fairly new Italian restaurant offered cheerful, efficient, first-class service, a spacious dining area, reasonable prices and generous portions during my dine-in lunch visit. They fit nicely into a somewhat vacant mid-tier Italian restaurant spot in Overland Park. My pasta primavera ($9.99) was brought to my table just seven minutes after I ordered at the counter, which gave me time to dig into the complimentary pita chips, bread and olive oil. The entrée included penne noodles and an excellent variety of healthy, perfectly cooked veggies, but the olive oil could have used additional garlic, seasonings, butter and cheese. The dining area featured plenty of natural light and Italian background music. They also had a patio area, but I did not see any patio seating. Daily lunch specials and a bar would be good additions. Overall, very nice for the price!

Amazing! Great food! Affordable prices! We randomly walked in one night and were surprised we hadn't found it sooner! The pasta Carbonara and Italian Feast were tasty and large portions! Friendly staff, and Lots of seating.

My lasagna and bread was good but the salad was so small. They need more waiters. Service was slow and it was past 7:30 PM. They were more interested in getting tables gathered for a large group who came after my date and I. Probably will not return.

My daughter's volleyball team ate there last Saturday night as we were in Kansas City for a tournament. Everyone really enjoyed their meal and they were super easy to work with since we had such a large group. if in that area again, we will definitely go back!

Went here last night with my parents - we try to go to a new restaurant every week, when possible. This opened 2 days before we went, still doesn't have a website and no reviews, so my dad was prepared for a poor experience. And boy, was he surprised!! He and my mom came from across town so they arrived before me. The owner's son gave them beverages and garlic toast and oil while they waited for me and gave them lots of recommendations, which put them in a good mood. At 5:30, we were the only ones there but when we left a little after 6:30, they were doing a nice little business. Once I arrived, we ordered. I'm pretty sure I got my parents' orders right, but don't take them as gospel. Anyway, we ordered mixed toasted ravioli for the table, my dad got a sandwich that came with a salad, my mom, a piada, and I got the ziti. Everyone LOVED their food. If I were to get the toasted ravioli again, I'd get the sausage, the mixed has cheese ones and sausage and I preferred the sausage. The sauce they were in was delicious and I kept scooping it up long after my portion of ravioli was gone. My dad enjoyed his side salad, they put actual effort in and my dad kept using the cracker to scoop his food on his fork. Everyone loved their entrees, my dad especially. He's not an effusive diner, but he kept making really positive comments throughout. My mom loved the flavor of her piada but she did say it was a little greasy but we figured that was the nature of the wrap, since there was olive oil drizzled in the filling. I ordered wrong since I was last to get there and my parents arrived like 15 mins early and I felt rushed. I thought the ziti was terrific but I think I was in the mood for something else. We ended the meal splitting the cannoli, which was great to share, since it was deconstructed as cannoli "chips" with the ricotta dip, and a really good tiramisu. We dove in so no pics. On the way out, my dad stopped to give compliments to the owner's son after what he thought was a shockingly good experience so early in the business. The process is you order at the counter and they bring the food to you. You grab your own fountain drinks on your way to the table. They have a liquor license (both red and white sangria were "on tap"). They come by periodically to refill glasses, take away plates, and we were actually able to order dessert, and pay for it, at our table. I would say the ambiance needs a teeny bit of work, just a bit sparse for an Italian restaurant, but it's a casual place so it didn't bother me. Prices were really affordable. Our meal of 1 app, 1 side salad, 3 generous entrees, and 2 desserts was ~$60 before tips. Entrees were all around $11-$12, desserts ~$5. Anyway, looking forward to going back! The owner also owns Mi Ranchito and it's clear they know the restaurant biz. If they end up making more locations of this restaurant, they'll definitely be hits!

This is a good place to go for a causal lunch. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The restaurant itself is a bistro that does togo and dine in. They also do catering. It is a casual, yet welcoming atmosphere. You are given complementary bread and chips with parm and dipping oil. All of which was tasty. We ordered the Arancini for a starter. The marinara sauce was very flavorful and a favorite from the start. My mom ordered the Chicken Parm sandwhich with the Minestrone soup. She said they both were very flavorful and the soup was her favorite. My husband had the Deluxe sandwhich with fries. His only issue was he would have liked more meat on the sandwhich. But, he said other than that it was a good sandwhich. I ordered the Linguine Alle Piccata with chicken. I did enjoy this dish, it had good flavor and the portion was very generous. My only issue was it was a bit too oily. We will definitely go back and plan on trying the desserts.

A friend and co-worker recently pulled a bone-head stunt and I was the only one who could feasibly come to his rescue, and I happily did so. As a thank you he wanted to take me to lunch, and he had recently discovered Nico and Ana's, so that's where we went. Having never been there, I had no preconceived notions of what to expect. The restaurant itself is tucked away in a strip center off the main road. It would be easy to miss if one wasn't paying attention. Walking in was easy... the room was comfortable and casual. There are plenty of tables, and we were greeted and seated as soon as we arrived. The staff was friendly and the service was relatively quick. I perused the menu before we went and knew I would order the lasagna; that's generally my first order when visiting a new Italian restaurant. I also had a small Caesar salad. My buddy ordered the pesto pasta with chicken. The portions were generous, but not oversized. Flavors were as expected... Nothing really stood out-- neither as excellent nor as deficient. It was solid; a good meal at a reasonable price. Would I go back? Yes... If someone invited me or suggested it as a meeting place, but it's not likely I would initiate a visit.

Food is great, and for the price, it really can't be beat. However, the service leaves a little to be desired. Wait was rather long for receiving drinks and then taking our order. Restaurant was only probably half full. That being said, very friendly staff and you can tell they are doing their best. Might just need an extra set of hands. I ordered the canneloni lunch portion, and it was just the right amount. Came with soup or salad as well as entree and it was only $9. I mean, it really can't be beat.

Some of the best Italian food in KC. Lasagna and toasted ravioli are amazing. The staff is very good and the prices are very reasonable. Can't recommend it enough.

First time real surprise. Nice inside eating and when gets nice outside eating outdoors. Menu prices acceptable portions good. I had spaghetti with meat sauce and it was plenty. They bring bread to table also

Excellent food, service and menu. One of our favorites. Great ambience. A really nice experience

Thought we'd try this place because it was near new balance in PGA golf. We had an excellent lunch and the server was so attentive. Their warm bread appetizer was delicious and the lasagna was perfect. Highly recommended. Modest atmosphere with great food and great service.

Let me preface by saying everyone was friendly enough in our interactions, but no one really seemed to care what was going on. Food took forever to come out and there was no one else there when we came in. Multiple other parties showed up way after us and and were served their food well before we received anything. We had ordered appetizers because the kids were starving but they were nowhere to be seen. The main dishes finally arrived. Still no sight of the appetizers until about 15 minutes later. Honestly, we waited so long we were considering leaving. The food was definitely not memorable enough to justify the ridiculous wait and absurdity of serving appetizers after the meal. If you're in search of an Italian fix with good food and service, try Viona's instead!

Best Italian food in the city! The service was friendly. The restaurant was clean and they have outdoor seating available as well. My twins love their food which makes the experience that much better.

Great value and the 2 dishes we tried were fantastic! I had the Linguine Fra Diavolo and hubby had the lasagna. Mine was spicy and had a decent amount of shrimp and calamari in it. All for $12.99 with plenty to take home. I added a side salad for one at a cost of an additional $2.00 and it was very fresh. As soon as we were seated they brought a small basket with bread and chips which was a nice touch. The staff was very courteous and eager to make sure everyone was happy with their experience. The ambiance is very low key. It's definitely more about the food than the bells and whistles. We will be back!

This is a casual Italian restaurant that replaced Spin! The have an extensive menu with a lot of good options. We were greeted quickly and were able to order at the counter fast. The food did take quite a while to come out. I was very happy with my Pasta Primavera. The portion was large so I took some home. My boyfriend felt his meal was ok, but would like to come back and try something else.

The Yelp "spinning wheel" gave this place a recommendation the other day and we stopped by on a Saturday around lunch time. I probably would have ever found this spot if it weren't for Yelp. I ordered Toasted Cheese Ravioli and the Italian Street Style Piada. Mom got Minestron soup and Ana's Favorite Piada. The ordering process was easy. We took a seat and they brought us a basket of bread and tasty chips. They put a ton of yummy parmesan in the seasoned dipping oil too. It didn't take long for our food to come out. I'll be honest and say I hadn't read the description of the raviolis closely to see that they come bathing in a caper sauce, which at first I wasn't a huge fan of, but ended up enjoying the sauce quite a bit. The ravioli were not very memorable. The sauce was good with some of the bread they provided when we were seated. Mom enjoyed her soup. The piada's were presented wrapped in paper in a plastic basket. Even though they were wrapped up they were quite messy to eat. Again, I fault myself for not reading the ingredients or I would have asked to leave off the lettuce as it really drowned out the rest of the flavors. The steak was nicely cooked but didn't have any seasoning flavors that shined through. I'm not an expert on Italian food, so I did misunderstand what bruschetta was in their application (I was imagining the chopped tomatoes, etc. but it was more of what I usually would call a giardiniera -- I still liked it though). My wrap was really just spilling out with olive oil which made it extremely messy to eat to the point that we finally just packed both of ours up and took them home for later. Even though I would order differently next time, we definitely plan to go back.

Ordered the baked ziti for takeout, tasteless gruel. The noodles were totally overcooked, had no flavor for the most part, not sure I'll be back. Everyone raves about their food not sure why?

Yelp reviews enticed us to try this restaurant. It took us a few minutes to look at the board and make our selections at the counter; food and drink. We were snacked on the bread/chip basket and dipping oil. I really like the chips more than the bread as it is not a common item. I ordered the pesto pasta with chicken - it looked really good but lacked flavor. I don't think we will return as for the price and quality of food we can go to a place that has a less casual feel.

This is a great find! Was in the area with my aunts who had traveled for a gardening convention. This family run restaurant seemed just what we were looking for and it was! Was a little thrown to see you order at the counter so that was a bit wonky but we got through it ;) The portions are huge! We were actually able to share a salad (the 3 of us) and all have leftover pasta. Everything tasted very fresh, and it also heated up well the next day. I think once they get some of the kinks out - like ensuring you have adequate plates, napkins and such - it will be a 5 for sure! And I hope it sticks around!!

It was OK. Ill try it again because 1) couldnt tell you anything about what Italian street food is like or supposed to be like and 2) Ill get some pasta or something next time other than the fried beef sandwich. People were super nice and it was clean.

My husband and I dined at Nicos and Ana's last week, and it was fabulous! The Italian chips were warm and fresh. I had the Italian trio, and it was terrific. The ambiance of the place was amazing, and I especially enjoyed the short-rib ravioli. My husband ordered the Alfredo and loved it. The service was excellent--quick, reasonably priced, and family-friendly. We will definitely be returning!

From the moment we walked in, everything about our experience was far beyond what we had imagined. The service was on top of it and friendly. Don't let the strip mall existence keep you away! The bread and garlicky oil to start with was delightful. We had to restrain ourselves to have room for our meal. The Italian margarita I had was a unique twist on an old favorite. I ordered the Italian Feast to try some different things, which featured lasagna, cheese ravioli, fettuccine alfredo and braised short rib ravioli, all of which were so good I finished every bite! I'm not a stickler for house-made pasta, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was!! The prices were the icing on the cake. My meal was $13 and that may have been the highest priced meal on the menu. In and out for under $20 per person with a cocktail. Am I really in Leawood!? Don't let all those overpriced fancy trendy bars fool ya. Nico and Ana's is where it's at!!! I will be back... over and over again.

Everything was great!! The bread and chip basket they bring out was very good, my husband had the Italian street food wrap, I got the Alfredo. It was all tasty. Our server was friendly. The wait for food was a little long

Great food and attentive service. Really liked what I got and will be back. It was quiet on New Year's Day, but the environment seemed nice enough.