Ragazza Food & Wine

Wow, we had the best Italian dinner ever here. Even the salad and bread were so fresh and delicious. I enjoyed my carbonara a lot while my husband said the stuffed mushrooms were out of this world. Great service and ambience, excellent food, and crazy affordable prices for the quality. So glad our tattoo artist next door to Ragazza recommended this place to us! 🍝

We came here for a birthday dinner. We had been to all the usual suspects for italian in the city so we were really looking for a new place... the best of the best! And I'm happy to report that we've found it! RUN, don't walk, to Ragazza!!! Italian-approved from all my friends who recommended it. Our server was Scott and he was also the reason for our 5 stars. He's such a gem! We started with the Burrata and homemade foccacia with homemade butter. Foccacia is a must try! My son ordered the carbonara and said it was hands down the best pasta he's ever eaten! Portions were giant (see my pics). Based on reviews, I had to order their porkchop with augratin potatoes and broccolini. This was literally the size of my entire hand, and the potatoes were the size of a giant piece of lasagna! 3 meals came from this and it was absolutely cooked to perfection like a perfect steak almost. Then we ordered lasagna and meatballs to sample. Best meatballs in the city, without a doubt and the lasagna is amazing also! It was hopping on a Tuesday night so make reservations. Parking in the back. 10/10 we'll be back so thank you for a fabulous dining experience!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ragazza is an absolute Kansas City treasure! From the moment we walked in, Shelly greeted us like long-lost friends — decked out in her KC Chiefs outfit and absolutely owning the room with personality. 🏈✨ Talk about setting the vibe! The food? Over. The. Top. Their Sunday Sauce (which, spoiler alert, they serve every day) is the kind of red sauce that could start family feuds… because once you’ve had it, you’ll compare every other sauce to it forever. I’m officially hooked. 🍝❤️ The service was flawless, the atmosphere warm and classy without being stuffy, and the flavors… let’s just say if you don’t order something with their red sauce, you might be doing life wrong. Here’s the deal: skip Ragazza, and you’ll be doomed to a lifetime of pasta regret. Go — and you’ll wonder why you didn’t sooner. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you.

Absolutely fantastic from service to food. This our new favorite Italian spot in KC. There’s a ton of regulars and the staff makes you feel right at home. The lasagna is fabulous, as is so many pastas, but keep your eye out for the special of the day. My wife was amazed at the gluten free options and how accommodating they were for that. The happy hour is definitely one not to miss if you want to try this place out - the meatballs are amazing.

The food was delicious, the service was super friendly, maybe the cannolis were missing a bit of flavor, but everything else was amazing.

I recently asked for recommendations on the best pork chop in Kansas City, and this spot came highly recommended—and it absolutely did not disappoint! From the moment we sat down, the experience was incredible. We started with two appetizers,Arancini and eggplant fries. which were delicious and generously portioned. But the star of the show was the pork chop. Perfectly cooked, juicy, and full of flavor—it exceeded all expectations. The portions were so large that despite sharing everything, we couldn’t even finish our meal. If you’re looking for great food, excellent value, and a memorable dining experience, this place is a must-visit! Bonus points for Gender neutral bathrooms

Our dinner was fantastic! Addie was our server and she was simply marvelous, beat us to the punch on everything we needed! The hostess was awaiting us when we arrived it seemed, which was also lovely! Food was very timely and the service from all around staff was great considering it seemed to be a busier evening! (A little loud for a smaller dining room) We will absolutly be coming back again!

This place was phenomenal!, I came to town for an event and was honestly really struggling to find a decent place to eat until I found this one! Me and my boyfriend walked in without a reservation and they told us it would be an 1½ hour wait but we choose to stay in the convenient waiting area for a bar spot, the place was lively, warm, and the dim lighting really helped calm such an busy environment. The host was amazing keeping in touch with open seating and staying on top of business with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The bar tender was absolutely fantastic! He recommended great things to try and saw us honestly struggling with financials during this, he ended up paying for almost the entire meal! This place is decently somewhere to go if life is weighing ya down

burrata: yes chicken pecatta: yes meatballs: yes eggplant parmesan: yes dessert: too full and very loud on a thursday night

4 1/2. Used to enjoy Ragazza's Westport Road location, but for no good reason had lapsed visiting them on Main. I'm glad to be reacquainted. Everything was really good. My wife, a tremendous cook, especially w Italian dishes, compared their Chicken Piccata favorably and paid close attention for subtleties she could incorporate. Modest, but well curated wine list, impressive cocktails, and house made Limoncello, which was absent the cloying sweetness of average concoctions. Very nice meal. Nary a complaint.

Wow ! Some of the best Italian !!! Appetizers we got stuffed mushrooms and burrata 10/10. Also got the caprese it was good too. Expresso martinis 10/10 Pasta we all something different and our favorite was the chicken piccata . 12/10. Dessert we got the cheesecake and pistachio cannoli. Cheesecake was velvety and 10/10 but the pistachio cannolis were a fail. You get two tiny cannolis and they were just not good. Service was great!

This place perfectly nails food and wine. The menu is perfectly curated. They have all the great Italian basics and elevated entrees. My grilled ahi tuna was fresh and tender. The swordfish was rich and flavorful. They have an excellent selection of wines and cocktails. The server helped us decide what red to pair with our meal. The amaretti cookie was by far the best item I had here, and possibly the best thing I've ate in KC. "Small and soft, yet robust almond cookie" is an understatement. It truly did pair well with a shot of dumante Sicilian pistachio liquor. Ragazza is elevated casual dining, full of good times and beautiful food.

We love Ragazza and are so happy it survived the street car being built! The ambiance is relaxed and cool- it's always busy. I get the chicken piccata- chefs kiss delicious. My bf got the lasagne and said it was great as well. The service is always prompt and respectful.

This is one of the best restaurants in Kansas City! The only issue is it is loud so don't go if you want an intimate dinner. We we on a Sunday during the day and there was a DJ... it was horrible that we couldn't hear each other due to all the concrete and volume... I will definitely go back as the food is what makes this place and the ambiance is a secondary issue.

This is probably my 5th review of this establishment -- because I absolutely love it and just forget to check in. Never a bad visit, not even mediocre, for over a decade they consistently blow my sock off. Get your fanny to Ragazza for the yummiest treats, sweetest service, and coziest family vibes.

I think Ragazza is one of my new favorite Italian restaurants in KC. I came here for brunch a few years ago, and was excited to come back here for a dinner date. The food was excellent- I would highly recommend the chicken piccata. Service was wonderful as well. My friend asked for extra Parmesan on her salad, and they delivered! The prices are what you would expect for an upscale casual restaurant, with appetizers priced around $10-$15 and entrees priced around $20-$30. Drinks and desserts were also pretty reasonable. The ambiance is cozy, and perfect for a date night or night out with friends. Just a heads up, the parking lot was full so we had to find street parking.

Five of us went to Ragazza for dinner on the recommendations of quite a few friends. I really do not know what the fuss is all about. This is just an average place. The interior is pretty plain. Nothing fancy. Food is merely average. We had a $35 bottle of red wine on the recommendation of our server. It tasted like ordinary table wine. It did not warrant the price of the bottle. It was just average. I ordered a roasted beet salad to start. It was okay but not spectacular. The lemon dressing was good. My entree was the Bucatini All'Amatriciana. I think this is their version of arrabiata. It's a little spicy with red pepper flakes. I also ordered sausage with it. Again, it was okay. Nothing amazing. The pasta did not seem to be homemade and the sausage was unremarkable. I'd try a different entree next time. My friend had lasagna. It came in a mini skillet which was hard to eat without spilling some. He said the noodles were very cold in the middle. The other entrees were also average with nothing reaching "amazing" status. Like I said, I don't get the hype!

A family owned Italian restaurant with a modern but cozy vibe. Our waitress recommended anything with the homemade red sauce and she was spot on. The red sauce did not disappoint! We tried the roasted goat cheese, stuffed mushrooms, bucatini with chicken, and shrimp and Italian sausage polenta. I could rave about each dish! We ended with a limoncello cake with limoncello shots. What a perfect ending to this meal and experience.

I tried this on whim after hearing from a friend of a friend that it was good. Personally I wasn't a fan. The ambiance inside is very nice and feels upscale, which I can only assume is factored into the price. Definitely don't expect anything on the menu to be cheap here. The service was also great, my server recommended a couple of dishes and was very attentive when refilling drinks and making sure my needs were met. When it comes to the food I was underwhelmed. I ordered the Bucatini All'Amatriciana and was not impressed. The noodles were much thicker and more dense than I cared for and the sauce itself was too watery. The crushed red pepper that was used also added a strange bit of crunch in every few bites. I also tried the Sunday Sauce Everyday which was a strange combination of meats that all seemed to be cooked with different levels of care. The meatball was by far the best in the dish. The pork and sausage were much less appetizing and didn't have near the amount of flavor. Last, my friend who joined me tried the Traditional Caesar Salad and was a bit lost. The inclusion of anchovies may be a classic Italian recipe but it's definitely not traditional to us. It made for a strange and unappetizing starter to our meal. Overall, both my stomach and my wallet felt unsatisfied after eating here.

There's only one restaurant where I will order eggplant Parmesan. And Ragazza is it. And don't get me started about the chicken piccata. Oh yeah. The staff are the best in the industry.

Unapologetically not willing to accommodate families with children/babies. Despite the lack of service, the food was good (mostly) Just wish the hostess/ server would have been more helpful. We do not plan to go back.

Foodbus good. Havw been there 2 times. The last 2 times the Servers were not very friendly. Love their salads. Drinks are okay.

Wow!! My partner and I came here for our 2 year anniversary dinner, and love that it's so openly LGBT+ friendly and our experience was perfect! Friendly staff, the atmosphere was intimate and didn't feel crowded at all. And the food was GREAT!! I had a limoncello martini, which paired beautifully with my pasta (named below). With focaccia as a side and Mediterranean salad to start, the whole meal had me shocked that not a bit of it felt better than the other. Each thing was delicious. My partner felt the same way about their lasagna we shared a salted caramel cheesecake as well and truly... It was phenomenal. Cheesecake Factory can't even begin to compare.

Our reservation was for 8pm. We arrived 25 min early due to parking and also maybe grabbing a cocktail at the Bar. So, we did get a cocktail. We then were told our seats at the Bar were reserved (We didn't know this) it was our first time here and the wonderful bartender said we could still order drinks through him, which we did. I got the Ragazza Streetcar and my love chose an Old Fashioned, both were very well made. We then waited off to the side of the aisle ( not alot of space to stand around) and thankfully when we were ready to be seated the hostess stated that there was a cancelation on a 4 seat table that we were being seated at. Perfect, I always appreciate the extra space. I then noticed 3 place settings were being removed leaving 1 for our table. Not a big deal but i knew i'd be asking for a setting eventually as indeed it was forgotten once appetizers were ordered and served. We ordered the 9 oz Meatball and Caprese salad, both full of flavor and just perfect to start and yes, we shared. We contined with a bottle of wine ( It was excellent) to go with dinner which for me was the Carbonara and the Shrimp Linguini respectively. Perfect choices, right amount of spice for mine and great, just right portion size. The flavors and presentation were divine. We usually never order dessert and this time we did. The Cherry cobbler and Tiramisu were superb. My only not really complaint but disappointment was having to ask for silverware and also noticing that although good, our waitress was not too friendly. I understand being busy but simple formalities and engagement only take a moment. All in all I look forward to returning.

Came here after an evidentiary hearing with our trial team and some experts. Vibes were cozy and lovely. The food was about what I'd expect, and overall good experience of pasta and red wine.

3.9 This time the service was good enough, food good to great, with a few minor mistakes. We'll be back for sure.

Another fantastic meal at Ragazza! The meat lasagna may be the best in Kansas City - against tough competition! Beet salad as a starter is excellent. Service is attentive and competent. Great to see restaurant almost full at 6 pm with the KC Trolley running. Trolley stop is 1/2 block away.

The server was amazing - I think his name was Robert. He has been there 12 years and is the primary reason I would return. The lasagna was pretty good, too.

What a great find. The staff was friendly welcoming. Delicious food and the dessert was sinfully good. Coworker had the in house made limoncello was outstanding.

Great food and great service! Eggplant fries are a must and their Tiramisu is fantastic!

A wonderful & historic building that feels like an old Italian family restaurant. The food was absolutely some of the best I've had (besides in Italy). Excellent service, Excellent friendly people and very reasonably priced. You owe it to yourself to visit Ragazza. Order the Lasagna Bolognese- you won't be disappointed!

How have I never been here? This place is fun, has a great story and the food was outstanding. Scott our waiter was maybe the best waiter I've ever had. Fun, lively, likable and shared stories about the place and their food that make you want to keep coming back. We had the mushrooms as an appetizer which they get from a farm in Leavenworth. Two had cheese and sausage and one stuffed with cheese surrounded by sauce. The Sunday sauce with all the meats was incredible. Definitely want to try Sunday Brunch.

The host was very nice and amazing I had a reservation at 8:30. Got there a little earlier and was still sat immediately. Appetizers: For an appetizer we got the eggplant fries. I will say I got them based on reviews. They weren't my fave thing but it came with a delicious creamy sauce that I loved. Entrees: For my entre I got the carbonara. If you like carbonara you will love there's too. It was lighter and very good. Wine: I got a moscato for my chose of wine. If you love wine that's on the sweet side this would definitely be for you! It wasn't overly bubbly at all either. Definitely would get it again.

Ragazza is fantastic! Great date night spot that I would consider romantic. While we waited for our table, we sat and the bar and enjoyed some good cocktails and I like their tap selection (nice to see something from Vine Street on tap! Don't see that often). Also had some very good wine with dinner. The arancini is decent. Love the fry/crunch on it, but I wish it was creamier on the inside. The sausage and artichoke soup had great flavor! The corn chowder was alright, a bit more like corn soup by texture, in my opinion. I very much enjoyed the carbonara! Overall I was impressed with the food and menu options and would love to return to try more. I LOVED the decor and atmosphere. Also very much appreciate our server who was very friendly and helpful.

Our dinner was fantastic! Addie was our server and she was simply marvelous, beat us to the punch on everything we needed! The hostess was awaiting us when we arrived it seemed, which was also lovely! Food was very timely and the service from all around staff was great considering it seemed to be a busier evening! (A little loud for such a small dining room) We will absolutly be coming back again!

Ragazza is a favorite among my friend group! Last time we dined there, we were fortunate enough to have Addie as our server- she made us feel like we were the only guests at the restaurant and quickly became the long-list fifth member of our friend group. I always make sure to get the Caesar salad- WITH ANCHOVIES, of course! Ragazza always delights and I'm looking forward to my next visit.

This place has been on my list to try for the absolute longest time and I cannot believe it's taken me this long to finally eat here and review this restaurant. Now, with construction - it might be a little bit of a headache to get here and parking is sort of limited in the lot but there is plenty of street parking. I made a reservation for 2 on a Wednesday night and i'm very glad I did. The restaurant is fairly small and can only sit a limited amount of people so make sure to set a reservation - even on a week day. I was seated promptly and service was pretty quick. I started off with an espresso martini and this is not for the weak! This is one of the more stronger espresso martinis i've had in a very very long time and i see nothing wrong with this but if you have a pretty high sensitivity to alcohol - i'd probably avoid this drink. I have a pretty good tolerance to strong tasting alcohol and even I had to make a face while sipping on this. I judge all Italian restaurants on their Arancini because although it's a very simply dish, it's easy to over complicate it and get it wrong because it's so "simple". The Arancini was nice and hot and nothing out of this world however, the sauce is what makes this dish. Typical arancini dishes have a sweet, basic sauce while this sauce had a slight kick to it- and it made all the difference. My partner and I split the Sunday Sauce Everyday pasta and the restaurant was very accommodating to this. They split the pasta dish in the back and I still received a very good portion. The meatball tasted great, the pork was super tender but the Scimeca's sausage was extraordinary. I honestly wouldn't mind if the sauce only had that sausage because it is packed with lots of flavor. For our sides we ordered Rosemary potatoes, which were fantastic and seasoned perfectly and some broccolini - flavor in every bite. You won't break the bank by coming here, and you're in for a very nice dinner if you come here. I typically get asked what the best italian restaurant in KC is and Ragazza definitely makes the list of top 5. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant if you are looking for something more family style, it's a much more intimate setting. If you want an elevated dining experience, come here! Will definitely be back soon!

Authentic Italian food at Ragazza. We ordered the goat cheese appetizer, wedge salad, broccolini and carbonara pasta. Everything was delicious and made fresh. Highly recommend Ragazza!

Sunday Service was great despite being busy. I ordered a couple appetizers and the mushrooms lasagna. The lasagna arancini were delicious. However the bread was super hard, so I used my arancini to dip in the cheese and sauce. Would definitely come back again

Amazing Italian restaurant down the road from where we were staying. Of course we always try to find Italian food since we love it so much. Wonderful environment, cutely decorated with that Italian vibe. The staff was so friendly and food delicious. I had the Rigatoni Bolognese and he had the Sunday Sauce Everyday. Both were phenomenal. I'll definitely go back if I am back in Kansas City!

One of the best Italian spots in KC! We sat at the bar and received great service - bar is super cute too. We ordered the burrata for our appetizer (5 stars), spaghetti & meatballs, and the chicken piccata - all of the food was great and we will definitely go back.

I have been here countless times and have never had a bad meal or bad service. Ragazza is a great date night or group get together spot. I would recommend having a reservation. Even on weekdays it can get busy. Now on to the food and drink. If you are a limoncello fan, you need to try their house made limoncello. I have ordered each on of their limoncello cocktails and the limoncello martini is my current favorite. Their roasted goat cheese appetizer is so simple but so delicious. I consistently order the bucatini all'amatriciana and it is fantastic every time with the perfect kick of spiciness. Overall, this is a top 3 KC Italian restaurant for me.

We came here specifically for their vinyl brunch. the DJ did not disappoint, he played some great dining music. all on vinyl of course. we had a delicious meal for both meat eaters and vegetarians alike, for a brunch menu they had a good selection to choose from. I had the steak and eggs, the steak was super tender. The service was excellent, our server was sure to attend to us and made us feel welcome from when we sat down until we left.

One of my favorite places to go and just sit up at the bar and chat with the people around me. I frequent Ragazza quite often and am on a first name basis with kith of the hosts and bartenders. They're such a friendly and welcoming staff, I just love it. They're such have a KILLER happy hour menu which go back for time and time again. Get the eggplant fries, the burrata and the stuffed mushrooms. They have cocktails, beer and wine all in special as well. Every Tuesday night is steak night. You get a huge steak and two sides for $25. The chicken piccata is unmatched. You can't make a wrong decision as far as what you pick here. It's all divine.

3.5/5 stars Loved the ambiance. Great for special occasions or date night. Cocktails and appetizer was great. Enjoyed the burrata and Roman spritz. Caccio E Pepe was on the peppery side for me, and service was okay for a busy Saturday. I also ordered gluten-free pasta, so take that with a grain of salt. Will definitely be back to try more entrees!

The chicken piccata was out of this world good. I order this dish often in Italian restaurants and this dish is extremely well prepared. Delicious. It was priced at $26 which seems maybe a touch expensive, but I will order it again ! The eggplant parmigiana was out of this world good also. My wife orders this quite often in Italian restaurants and she said it was amazing. Lastly, we had a beet salad. Don't miss this one. It may not sound appealing, but it is delicious. There were only two things that I did not like. 1. The small parking area was full and we had to park on the street about a block away. It was no big deal, but I am accustom to restaurants with adequate parking lots. 2. The noise level in the restaurant made it difficult to visit with our friends. I few sound canceling acoustic panels mounted on the walls would inexpensively absorb this excess.

Omgoodness! My husband Bill and I were heading back home after a long day at KUMed. We were getting peckish and decided to drive around and find a new place to eat since neither one of us felt like fixing anything at home. So, we happened upon a place called Ragazza Wine and Cocktails. Its a neighborhood homestyle Italian restaurant and wine bar at 43rd & Main. The entire dinner experience was amazing from our server, Elizabeth, to the check! We enjoyed what felt like a 5 star experience, on an $$ Yelp price rating. The food... I just cannot say enough about the food! The server said everything is made from scratch, except the pasta; and it is made fresh locally. We ordered 3 appetizers: Homemade Ragazza Meatballs with Red Sauce & Grilled Focaccia $5, the Arancini - Mozzarella stuffed with roasted red pepper sauce $7, and Grilled Steak and Mushroom Spiedini with Arugula and parmesan $7. We were in heaven. Then for our entrées... I ordered the SUNDAY SAUCE EVERYDAY It's a 6-Hour homemade red sauce dish, with melt in your mouth roast Pork that was pan seared in olive oil and then simmered in the sauce all 6 hours; add to that Scimeca's Sausage, housemade Meatballs, & Rigatoni for only $26... we'd have paid double! Bill ordered the RIGATONI BOLOGNESE with Italian Sausage, Beef, Soffritto, Red Sauce & of course Rigatoni for only $18. To finish of the meal, we shared a dessert (which we never do) - we had the BUDINO GF* - A rich, dense dark chocolate pudding (which I'd describe the consistency more like a soft fudge or a cheesecake); then they garnish it with flaked sea salt $8... that was the most decadent and silky dessert I've ever tasted! We are definitely going back as soon as possible. The next day, Bill, out of the blue, said hey, did you enjoy our meal last night as much as I did? Or were we just hungry? I was like, NO, we weren't just hungry.... THAT WAS THE BEST ITALIAN MEAL OUT I THINK WE'VE EVER HAD! He quickly agreed. So, if you're out and want a reasonably priced, stellar Italian meal, jet over to Ragazza at 43rd & Main. Reservations are recommended. We just happened in there at the right time and before the rush! Bon Appetito!

Almost insultingly good. Every single bite was perfect. Absolutely delicious. The service was top tier. Our server knew the story behind every dish and ingredient on the menu and went out of his way to ensure we had an amazing experience. We went on a Sunday evening and it was busy but not insane. Lively. Warm and welcoming. It is clear that the people who run Ragazza love their customers and truly know their food. Absolutely must eat here.

Was there for happy hour as a light supper. The meatballs were lovely but would have liked a second piece of bread. The steak spedini was delicious. It was a busy location. Suggest a reservation as the space is small and it's a popular place!

Came here again finally after a year and on Mothers Day. Again it was great and didn't remember what we ordered the last time so we selected almost the same things. Took pics this time. Got the Caprese Salad and it was super tasty and super fresh and also the meatballs again as an appetizer and it was delicious, I said the same thing too.."I'm going to get something with the red sauce next time because I could drink it." Maybe next time I'll remember to do that. My husband did though and so did my daughters with the Rigatoni Sausage Links, Lasagne, and Spaghetti Meatballs. We had no leftovers, perfect portion sizes and so tasty there was none left to keep over. Highly recommend this place the service is top notch as well.

We love coming back here and are never disappointed. Scott is the best server- ever! He truly makes the experience so welcoming and is so kind! The food is always amazing. We love the goat cheese, sunday sauce and chicken picatta to name a few.

The food was very yummy. I had the penne bolognese and hubby had the lasagna. We also had some happy hour appetizers. Service was great as well. Very cute and cozy restaurant.

Went on a Saturday night last-minute thing party of four. Was told it was best to make reservations, but hostess was very nice. Set us up a small area just by the bar and later moved us to a larger table. The food was good. Will have to make a second visit in order to give more details on food and menu.

Ambiance was great as was service. Others in my party thoroughly enjoyed their meals. My order of Cacio y Pepe had overcooked pasta and was quite goopy. I would go back to try other menu choices.

Great happy hour deals and the red wine was delish! Service was fine and ambience was bar like during happy hour. Perfect for a Friday.

We tried Ragazza with high hopes. The arancini was very good--crispy, flavorful, and a great start. But the rest of the meal didn't hold up. The pesto pasta was just okay and felt overpriced for the small portion. The eggplant Parmesan was the biggest letdown--undercooked in the middle and hard to enjoy, though we ate it because we were hungry. The interior of the place was very cute though. And the service was fine.

Has become my favorite Italian restaurant in KC. The bolognese is spot on. Prices are reasonable. But here's the surprise: go for the pork chop. Marinated and lightly crusted, it's the fatest, most delicious cut I've ever tasted; stunning.