Ricco's Italian Bistro

If our server Madeline had not been so accommodating and friendly, and if we didn't get free cake for a birthday this would have been a three star review. Charging nearly the same price for a full Mia pizza just to withhold pepperoni on one half of it is unreasonable. Especially since it wasn't clearly written on the menu, and the server didn't warn us about the additional price or suggest a second pizza for $3 more. The restaurant was also quite chilly (winter time) likely due to the large windows. Nevertheless, my wife liked her Mushroom Penne, and my Garbage Truck pizza was acceptable.

Food - greatService - greatAmbiance - nice bar will be back for table/booth1st time here on 12/3/24Great Garbage Truck pizza, "no flop" good crunchy crust, fresh and crunchy ingredients (green peppers, pepperoni, chewy mushrooms, tasty mozzarella.Ate 2 slices @ the bar, 3 (2, 2, 1) meals for rest of week.Got the:Garbage Truck - Ricco's marinara, provolone & mozzarella, pepperoni, Italian sausage, mushrooms, onions, green peppers.Will be back for either other pizzas, or their Italian food (lasagna etc) Don't let their fancy website fool you, this looks/seems to NOT be an uppity/upscale/froo-froo Italian restaurant-eh like others in town.As da Terminator said "I'll be back!"

Mixed review. First time here. Was not able to get a reservation on a Thursday, so we went early. We were seated promptly. Drink order taken, waters brought. Food order taken shortly thereafter.Food came quickly. Garbage pizza was good. The cheese pizza for a child had way too much cheese. Could have choked him. No kids menu. The risotto was not risotto unfortunately. It was made with plain rice, not the usual short rice. No saffron flavor. The scallops were way overcooked. I let the server know. He said he'd let the chef know. I barely ate any of the dish. the spaghetti and meatballs looked awesome, so I will give it another try. Service was spotty after the initial service. There appeared to be plenty of servers, but server did not stop back to check on ordering another drink or to order dessert. We got another server to bring the dessert tray. We ordered, but it didn't come. Did eventually get it and the manager comped it, so that was nice.

If I could have rated it 3.5 stars, I would have. The ambiance was a 3; the food was a 4. I think my first experience here was in 1995, when it was owned by a friend's husband, and Shrimp Scampi has been the dish of my dreams ever since! But even then it wasn't exactly in my price range, so I've only been back a few times. It seemed classier and more friendly then, with the tables not so jammed together, and less noisy. I don't think I've ever had Shrimp Scampi made with anything except Angel hair pasta, but now they make it with linguine. Despite that disappointment, the flavor was good and there was a generous amount of shrimp, a big plus! The Caesar salad was very good, and my companion loves the oddly named "Garbage Pizza." The bite I tried was tasty. Based on the amount of people here this time, it's still a very popular restaurant!

Def one of my fave little cafés in Overland Park. It's hidden in a strip mall, but it's worth seeking out. Great Italian food, great service, great ambiance- except the fairly open concept kitchen means it's kinda loud. Get the Garbage Truck pizza- terrible name, but it's SO GOOD. Pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, & green onions with 2 kinds of cheese on their perfectly done homemade crust.

Dinner with some good friends who had never been to Ricco's, we absolutely loved it. Food was amazing, drinks were good and wonderful staff. Thanks for making our night great!! We highly recommend coming and enjoying with friends or even a date.

Cute place. Simple to the point. Food was good. There with a small group. Staff was friendly.

We have been here a couple of times. They are usually busy, but we have never had to wait long for a table. The service is always great and timely. It is a little small of a restaurant, but that's ok. Sometimes I think their food has too much oil, or their sauces are too thin, but the taste is always there. I recommend this place and saw they have a good lunch menu.

A friend recommended this place to me. We decided to go there for dinner on a Saturday night. When we arrived there were people waiting for tables. But for two people we got seated right away. It's a nice family owned restaurant located in a shopping strip across from JCCC. They have outdoor seating area. It's a small place and very quaint. I instantly like the place. Tradition Italian food menu. Service was great. And I would definitely go back.

First time diners. Discovered that Ricco's is a cozy Italian bistro with a casual steakhouse vibe. The dark interior, candlelit tables, and warm ambiance made it feel instantly inviting. There is outdoor seating, but it was full.We went specifically to try the wood-fired pizza ...we were not disappointed! The crust was a perfect blend of soft and crispy with a slight char, and the fresh ingredients elevated each bite. We choose a classic Margherita but there are other unique flavor/ingredient combinations. Two sizes - 8" and 12" ...the 12" really is ideal for two. Added a Caesar side salad to complete the meal. Service was good, a bit slow, but it was a busy Friday evening. Our server was attentive but not bothersome. Affordable prices. Nice wine selection and bar menu.