The ultimate place to go for happy hour, apps and drinks on the patio! I'm a big Aperol spritz girl and they make their own limoncello too! Toasted Tavs and fried zuch is amazing too. I felt like it was summer all year round here. Their service is great and the patio is cute-cute. Get on over! read more

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This place was rated well on a couple different instagram feeds & google. However it was way over priced for the experience. It was a double date night for my friend's 50th birthday also mentioned in the reservation. I can now see why there were still so many open reservations & so many empty tables on a Saturday night. The ambience felt more like a place you ordered at a counter from then went to a table than a fine dining experience. It took over 25 minutes for the server to take our initial drink orders. Then we had the wrong drink orders brought 20 minutes later. When we finally got our drinks, 2 glasses of house wine ( $15 a piece) & 2 Tito Litos ($11 a piece) the tiny glass for the Tito Litos were half full. It was a glorified lemon drop & a waste of money for the amount of sugar added. They had a " bites & flights" feature that was based on 3 different regions in Italy, which cost $15pp per region/bite & flight. After 45 minutes our server was still not really able to tell us what this new menu pairing items were (ie What kind of wine or the color of the wines for each the 3 flights or what the bite was for each one.). However she continued to suggest each person order all 3. The would have been $45 per person per place of the 3 places multiple times. What we eventually found out was that it was a "taste" of wine & a piece of cheese or small piece of hard meat depending on which region of the 3 offerings she mentioned. So for $45 a person you could have 3 samples of wine, 2 pieces of cheese (which she didn't know what kind of cheese & a piece of some random meat from another Italian region). We were clearly hungry at this point & continued to be pleasant throughout the night however very frustrated. We asked about the simple sliced bread & oil, that the table had next to us & if we needed to order the bread on the appetizers menu ($9) to get that. The waitress said yes to get any bread that's what we needed to do. My boyfriend & I shared a half beet salad ($8, full $16) in which the 6 tiny beet pieces were covered with arugula & a couple slices of radishes. Truly disappointing. Then our bread appetizer comes out it looks very different than the sliced focaccia bread with oil on the side. We asked why it looks different to the manager who dropped it off. The manager said well we only bring out the other bread after the appetizers which was not stated at any point. So, $9 wasted and disappointing for the experience. At about 1.5 hours into the meal the server finally takes our food order. The entrees came out about 20 minutes later & were pretty delicious, the only reason for the 2nd star. All in all for over a $125 bill just for my boyfriend & I. They also never acknowledged our friends birthday which was mentioned on the reservation. All of that to say I will NOT be recommending this place or go back. Kansas City has way too many other options especially Italian options to throw away money on an experience like this. read more

Va Bene Italian Eatery - My entree was pretty delicious but we saw the food runners more than our server in over an hour. - Italian Near Me - Prairie Village, Kansas

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Love the vibe of this patio for a happy hour! Their toasted ravs & zucchini are two of their best things on the menu. As a member of the ABC club (Anything But Chardonnay), I wish their house white as a part of happy hour was any other type of white, but still a good place lol read more

Va Bene Italian Eatery - Toasted Ravioli & Zucchini - Italian Near Me - Prairie Village, Kansas

I recently met a business colleague at Va Bene for lunch and it was delightful. I love to support local restaurants serving amazing food. The restaurant is intimate, beautifully decorated and features an open kitchen. It's a perfect neighborhood dining hangout. The restaurant was about a quarter full when we arrived, so we had awesome service during our brief meal. My dining partner who frequently dines here, told me the Rigatoni is to die for. I tried some of her order and would be the first to agree. For lunch, I'm more of a salad guy, so the Chopped Salad was a homerun. Loved the creamy Italian dressing, oregano croutons, cherry tomatoes and cured meats. The portion was so large, I had lunch for my wife when I returned home. I'd love to return for a dinner so I could check out more of their menu. I heard rave reviews for their pizzas, as well as other pasta dishes. They have a half price wine special on Wednesday and Sunday, as well as live music on Thursdays. read more

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We sat and waited at our table for at least 15 minutes and were not approached by a server so we got up and left. The restaurant was not busy. Really disappointed because I want local restaurants to be successful. Nice ambience and location so what a let down. read more

Came for happy hour but HH was only in bar and patio area. Since there was no bar seating and the weather was too hot for the patio, we stayed in the dining area. Service was decent, food was better except the lasagna, it was a bit dry. But the Nonna's meatball was delicious. The lemon drop and the spritz was very well made. read more

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Food- mostly good Service - good Ambiance - good Went to VB on Wed 1/31/04. "Had" to get the lunch special due to a menu mixup. The Caesar Salad was good and the Gia Sandwich was ok, if only due to a few issues, IMHO. The bread seems to be a cheaper variety/brand than before, lot less flavor to it. There used to be like a olive spread/tampenade on it and after making my sammie open faced I saw no olive spread. Spread seems to be replaced with a creamy aoli (aka fancy word for mayo) instead. The other menu mixup that kind of "grinds my gears" is a mismatch of items online menu vs @ the restaurant. Specifically the appetizer scallops are online but NOT in the restaurant. "I don't mean to go on a rant here" but....if your online menu does not match you actual menu, IMHO, to me that's tantamount to listing your phone number in the so called Yellow Pages incorrectly. read more

Va Bene Italian Eatery - Lunch Caeser Salad and Italian Pinwheel - Italian Near Me - Prairie Village, Kansas

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We took advantage of KCRW week to try new places which is how we came to have lunch at Va Bene, but it won't be the last. We already perused the menu to start to plan our next visit. I am sorry to say that I cannot remember our server's name. He shared the right amount of information so we could determine what we wanted to order. He noticed how much we appreciated the bread and gave us little bit more to enjoy. We enjoyed the large portion of Lobster Bisque, Rigatoni and Chicken Caprese Sandwich. We were so full (maybe all that wonderful bread) that half the Chicken Caprese sandwich came home with us. Oh and the potatoes were awesome! They opened in the middle of the pandemic and were impacted by challenges from the surrounding businesses. They have already shown preservation in tough times and hope that serves them well to continue to do well in the future. Cannot wait to bring friends with us next time. read more

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Really great spot! Pleasant outdoor seating that provides a nice option in a cooler summer evening. Fantastic service that seemed to show up every single time the second I had that first thought of, hmmm I wonder when they are coming back. We started with the prosciutto and fig bruschetta which was really delightful to get you into the meal. We ended up deciding on the tagliatelle and rigatoni (added meat). Both were really quality choices. We finished up dinner with a light tiramisu which was a great finisher. This is a great spot, we will be back, I encourage others to give it a try! read more

Exceptional food and experience! I hosted a business lunch here and had the best time. The client said they would start coming here more often. One word of caution, when the wait staff says "spicy," they mean it! read more

Italian place that actually has good hours! The restaurant was cute and cozy and our server was great. The food was just okay, the bolognese was good, but the tagliatelle was not very flavorful and does not advertise that it has red pepper flakes which was a big bummer. The bruschetta was just okay, not bad but we have had better. We did order dessert and the ice cream it was served with was supposed to be a vanilla ice cream I believe, and it came out with coffee ice cream, also a big bummer because I don't like coffee ice cream. But my hubby does and enjoyed it haha. Over it was good and we would come back but definitely order differently. read more

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Delicious pasta, salads, entrees, desserts, wine, and more can be found at Va Bene in Prairie Village! We started our meal off with the house Chardonnay, House Cab, and the amazingly fresh Berry Salad. The candied almonds stole the show! We also feasted on the Orecchiette Con Salsiccia which has a light but creamy sauce with broccolini, pine nuts, and ground sausage. We ordered this option because we could not pick between the several delicious options and had the server surprise us with his favorite...we were NOT disappointed. We ended the meal with the Gelato Trio and you need to too! Sit inside or outside on the patio to enjoy the good weather! Great service, great ambience, great food & drinks. read more

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We came on a weeknight and sat at the bar. The food was good and came out quickly. The restaurant had a frenetic vibe and everyone appeared stressed out for a wine event. One person in particular, the Chief of Strategy of Vizante Restaurants, as I understand it, spoke very poorly to the other staff. It created such a negative atmosphere. I have been several times before and had good experiences; I have never seen this type of behavior before. read more

Very charming place. The food was excellent! I definitely enjoyed and recommend this place! I want to go back anytime soon read more

Starting with the positives, the service was great. We were seated quickly and a friendly waitress was over the help almost immediately. She asked many times throughout the meal if there was anything she could do for us and constantly brought more waters to appease a thirsty table. The inside has a nice set up with a warm tone and there is lots of outdoor seating for the nicer weather. Then the fresh bread arrived at our table. Warm from the oven, seasoned simply with salt and rosemary, and served with olive oil. Unfortunately in terms of the food, that was far and away the best part of the meal. We got the appetizer trio that came with Fried Ravioli, Fried Zucca, and Mushroom Arancini. They were all deep fried so couldn't have been that bad, but nothing I'd order again. For the entree, the Fusilli had more flavor than others at the table and the shrimp were well cooked, but the dish lacked excitement. My mom's Orechiette was severely under seasoned to the point where she had to ask for salt and pepper, something I've rarely seen from her palate. read more

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Delicious food, great service! Definitely can share. Honestly the appetizers were the best! I'd skip the side salad. I also had a blood orange spritz cocktail that was DELICIOUS! read more

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The food was excellent, the server was attentive and nice, we made a special request, and it was accommodated, and the weather was nice enough and the environment comfortable enough that three of us, who normally don't like to sit outside, were very comfortable. read more

Va Bene Italian Eatery - Italian Near Me - Prairie Village, Kansas

Have eaten here a few times and it's been hit and miss. Salmon was great, pasta pompadour was disappointing. Tonight we ordered the family lasagne for a birthday gathering and it was so salty no one could finish their portion. Will likely return because it's in my neighborhood and they have a nice patio but I'll have to stick to the one thing I've had that was good. To be an Italian restaurant and not put out excellent pasta dishes is a disappointment. read more

The food was really good!!! And the service was great!!! It was a great experience. I loved the portion sizes too! read more

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Food was so good, our waiter was also nice enough to open and pour me a glass of Malbec even though it's usually by the bottle which I thought was generous. We loved the appetizer as well as the lasagne for dinner. Definitely worth coming back. read more

Va Bene Italian Eatery - Croquettes and Roman eggplant parm - Italian Near Me - Prairie Village, Kansas

Just happened upon this little Italian eatery! Wonderful surprise! Service was great and the Italian foot superb!! We will be back!!

Oh my goodness get in my tummy! I ordered the brocolini salad and added grilled chicken. Divine. The goat cheese + dried fruit are a goated combo. Mahomes and Kelce perchance. The fam ordered the appetizer sampler first. Fried fare--nothing special. Two got the lasagna and one got the chicken piccata (watch out for the spice on the piccata). I was playing eye tag with their meals. No complaints. Out curtain call was the limonincello cake. Not life changing but as Goldilocks would say, "Ayyy whaddya meaan, I'm walkin here, that cake is just right Tone." Ambience? Ngl I felt like an Olathe farmer from 1990. Very upscale and trendy vibe. Service check! The hosts and wait staff were so welcoming and truly made my family's night. Eat your heart out Prairie Village! read more

I have daydreams about Nonna's Meatballs. This is a great Italian restaurant with a fun ambience and decent outdoor space.

Fresh, made in house pasta! Everything was delicious! Service was friendly and quick. The restaurant appeared very clean and orderly. Well decorated. read more

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Great portion for value on serving sides and a well rounded meal here! They have live music which can be a little loud- be weary if you have a quiet voice! Lovely wine selection and ambiance, will be back read more

Va Bene Italian Eatery - RIGATONI BOLOGNESE - Italian Near Me - Prairie Village, Kansas

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@vabeneitalianeatery - Prairie Village, KS Had some of the best and this evening @vabeneitalianeatery you NEED to check it out! It was the perfect evening to sit out on the patio, sip on some wine, and chow down on many different pastas! I left so full but extremely satisfied with everything I tried. You definitely have to check it out! I definitely will be back for an Apperal spritz! They have a great patio with lots of open seating, a bar with soooo many wines to choose from, a large menu with things from pizza to pasta to small bites. The cannolis were amazing! I cannot say enough kind things about the staff. They were so kind, helpful, and knowledgeable about the menu and throughout the visit. Great area for parking and easy to get to. What we got: Pasta Primavera, cavatappi with Alfredo, the seasonal mushroom ravioli, mussels, fresh berries salad, pizza, charcuterie, molten lava, and a cannoli. read more

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Va Bene is a cute place with solid brunch vibes! It'd be good for a weekend lunch, but I wouldn't save it for a special occasion (if you're looking for a similar feel with a stronger menu, I'd recommend North Italia in Leawood). We ordered three of their most popular items: the Rigatoni Bolognese pasta, the Linguine con Gamberi pasta, and the Quattro Meat pizza. Of the three, the Quattro Meat was the most impressive. Perfectly salty, slightly sweet from the tomatoes, with a thin crust but with enough body to hold up, well, four types of meat. The pastas were on the right track as well, but there was just a little more I wanted to see from both. The Linguine con Gamberi is a light pasta with sweet notes from the corn and salty notes from the pancetta that pair well with the shrimp. If you're looking for a refreshing pasta (never thought I'd say that!), this is your dish. The Rigatoni Bolognese was on the simpler side for a bolognese, which is fine, but I would've love love loved to catch more of the meat. The thought of a meat sauce crossed the plate, but it wasn't quite there. The sauce is already on the thin side and made worse using a pasta with chew like rigatoni. Overall, not bad. I'd be up for coming back for the pizza. read more

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Wonderful restaurant with flavorful Italian cuisine, traditional and specialty menu items. Outdoor/Indoor seating. Great wine selection and wonderful staff. A favorite on the Kansas side. read more

Me and my sister came here because I was in the mood for Italian food. So I yelped it and this was one of the places that came up that had 4.5 stars so it must be good! We got there and the device was super fast.our waiter informed us of the options and explained what was in each dish. We each had an aperol spritz which was great! Even the bread with the balsamic glaze and olive oil was absolutely delicious! Then we got our meals and we were in love! We had the fettuccine. Mine was super delish and had a nice kick to it because of the sauce! My sister had the fettuccine Alfredo and she said it was delicious as well! I was so happy to find this before I went back to NYC. Even the outside seating was very cute! I would love to come back when they have the live music! read more

Va Bene Italian Eatery - Bread for the table - Italian Near Me - Prairie Village, Kansas

Visited Va Bene for happy hour with two friends. There were no open tables in the bar for three people unless we sat at the bar. They wouldn't honor happy hour prices if you set in the restaurant. This is a pet irritation for me. The restaurant was almost empty yet we had to pay full price for drinks and appetizers. I'm writing this review in the hopes they review and change their policy. No wonder they were almost empty at 4:30. Drinks were fine but I would have chosen another restaurant had I known their happy hour policies. read more

Saturday night review, $120 meal for two: Had reservation for 6:30pm, arrived at 6:40pm, wasn't offered a table until 7:20pm. Modern atmosphere, very noisy unless you're tucked to the side. Outside patio is preferred seating if weather permits. Host/manager & server both wearing masks, most of the time UNDER THEIR CHIN, taking them down feom their mouths and getting closer to patrons to speak (understandable because place is loud, but uncomfortable). We had a nice server, I can't remember his name, but he was friendly and offered suggestions as it was our first time. It did take a while to be greeted once we were at the table. I sat with an empty wine glass for a while. Would have been nice if the host offered to start the drink order. Timing between appetizer salad (we split pear fig salad (perfection!), which was just right size, split, for a starter. Entrees were delivered solo, without bread basket. Halfway through our entree server was caught up and offered us the bread basket. Odd timing. We opted for no dessert, but the cannoli would have been my choice if we did. All in all, there seem to be some service and timing kinks that need to be worked out before we'd return. When spending $120 on a meal and drinks for two, I expect the experience to be more seamless than it was. Don't worry, we still tipped our server well, as we have both been in the service industry and appreciate their effort. read more

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Absolutely one of the best Italian spots in town! It's very elegant, and the food and service are fabulous! I ordered the fettuccine, and my friends ordered the gnocchi & lasagna...everything was amazing. The fresh bread with olive oil is addictive. I got there early and sat at the bar for a glass of wine...bartender was very good and made an excellent recommendation for a wine that was not available. It's a very cute, but small space inside (gets a little loud when full...totally understandable). They have a nice patio, but it was.too hot to sit out there. It did get a little warm over time, but I read they were having some air conditioning hiccups. Overall, I was very impressed. I will certainly go back! read more

A prairie village gem, Va Bene is one of my new favorite places to go when I am craving anything related to Italian. I've had quite a few different items from their menu so I will highlight my favorites: Lobster bisque- OMG lobster overload, the flavors are potent, the consistency is thick, and this is a must order each time I am here. Eggplant parm- huge portion of crispy eggplant with a lite homemade marinara sauce that makes this dinner option a feast worth getting with each visit Meat ball sub- huge & thick meatballs on a fluffy sub roll that isn't for the small eaters. Everything done here tastes like farmers market quality ingredients Bolognese- lit and fresh hits when you order this great dish. As you can see, Va Bene has a common theme, fresh farmer market ingredients that's lite in and flavorful. A must try if you live anywhere near its location. 5 out of 5 overall. I've been here 4 times in the last month and I can't wait to go back read more

Va Bene Italian Eatery - Italian Near Me - Prairie Village, Kansas

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