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Kansas City's 5 best spots to score affordable Italian fare

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Published on July 25, 2019
Kansas City's 5 best spots to score affordable Italian fareJohnny Jo's Pizzeria. | Photo: Ryan M./Yelp

Looking to satisfy your appetite for Italian fare?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Italian restaurants around Kansas City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.

1. Johnny Jo's Pizzeria

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Topping the list is Johnny Jo's Pizzeria. Located at 1209 W. 47th St. in West Plaza, the Italian spot, which offers pizza and more, is the highest-rated inexpensive Italian restaurant in Kansas City, boasting 4.5 stars out of 199 reviews on Yelp.

Pizza toppings include sausage, pepperoni and olives.

2. Dominic's Casual Italian

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Next up is Dominic's Casual Italian, situated at 6209 N.W. 63rd Terrace. With 4.5 stars out of 125 reviews on Yelp, the Italian and fast food spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.

On the menu, look for pasta, pizza and sandwiches.

3. D'bronx

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Volker's D'bronx, located at 3904 Bell St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly deli and Italian spot, which offers pizza and more, four stars out of 215 reviews.

Look for calzones, baked lasagna and more on the menu.

4. Johnny C's Deli & Pasta

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Johnny C's Deli & Pasta, a deli and pasta shop in Riverfront Industrial-Airline Junction, is another much-loved, affordable go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 48 Yelp reviews. Head over to 7012 Universal Ave. to see for yourself.

The menu features spaghetti, hot sandwiches, salads and more.

5. Jovito's Italian Cafe

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Over in Blue Hills Estates, check out Jovito's Italian Cafe, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 47 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Italian spot by heading over to 12309 State Line Road.

The menu offers Italian steak sandwiches, paninis, salads and more.


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