Bella Napoli: Authentic Italian Delicacies in Kansas City

Delicious, authentic Italian food! Homemade everything from what I can tell. Doubles as an Italian grocery store (always a good sign). It’s designed as a ma and pa hole-in-the-wall; aesthetically speaking, it’s not super fancy or ritzy. But the food and customer service are great and it’s quite busy. Good wines available for pairing as well. Tortellini and meatballs were delicious. Thank you!

This is a nice restaurant in Brookside. We had a reservation for 5:30 and the place was packed. There were also people waiting to be seated. The food here is good. We had several dishes and two desserts. The wine was good and the staff were spot on. There's a little deli and grocery store inside too. You can get sandwiches for lunch.

After living in the Kansas City Metro area for 30 years we finally made it to Bella Napoli. It was everything I anticipated and more. We loved the neighborhood feel of this deli/restaurant/market. The atmosphere was very cozy and welcoming with a hint of bustle as regular shoppers come and go buying meats and cheeses from the market. My wife ate light ordering a Casa salad while I ordered the Margherita Pizza, Caprino salad with a glass of Super Toscan wine. And, to extend the dining experience to later that evening I ordered a slice of the Torta Della Nonna for carryout. The food, service and atmosphere was fabulous. It was well worth the wait. We will be back.

My wonderful wife and I visited this place for our 8th anniversary based on a coworker’s recommendation. From the moment we arrived, the service stood out—the waiter was attentive, and all the staff were genuinely friendly. Learning that it’s a family-owned restaurant made the experience even more special. The Italian food was fantastic. I ordered the lasagna, which was absolutely delicious, and my wife had a seafood-filled dumpling dish that she really enjoyed. While I can't recall all the exact names of the dishes, everything we tried was flavorful and well-prepared. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with several families dining around us, which speaks to how welcoming the place is. Prices were also reasonable, making it a great spot for a family meal. Next time, I’m definitely trying the pizza—we saw several tables enjoying theirs. Just a heads-up if you're planning to go on a Friday night: parking can be a bit tricky, so plan ahead.

Started with a refreshing limoncello spritz and bruschetta. Service was a bit slow to start, but food arrived quickly. Ravioli was solid, lasagna was tasty, carbonara was incredible—but the tortellini stole the show. Finished with a delicious homemade tiramisu.

Bella Napoli serves authentic Italian cuisine with rich flavors and perfectly cooked pastas and pizzas. Cozy atmosphere, attentive staff, and consistently delicious meals—highly recommended!

The pizza here is definitely not Napoli style. It has a much thicker crust and lacks flavor. I also had the Ravioli. This was better and had decent flavor. The meatballs are well done and recommended. The service was fantastic. Nice out door patio seating available. They also have an Italian deli and store inside.

We had Valentine’s Day dinner at Bella Napoli and it was incredible. Best pasta in Kansas City and rivaled what we had in Italy. Was better than a fancy restaurant we went to there! The service was incredible and our server recommended wine and some dishes to us. She was spot on! Their in house sausage was delicious along with both of the sauces we had. And the house made pasta-incredible! The cost was reasonable. We had drinks, appetizer, salad, pasta dishes, and lots of dessert to go. We can’t wait to go back!