The Wise Guy

Caesar Salad, Chicken Parmigiana, Rigatoni Alla Vodka, Wise Guy Pizza (the supreme).Some of the best Italian food I've had in a really long time. It's tasty, full of flavor, spicy for some (but not all), and the ambiance inside is great. This restaurant is super popular so I've done both carry out and dine in! Would recommend dining in closer to 5-6 pm so there isn't a wait. 10000% try this restaurant! Probably one of my most favorite places in KC without a doubt. Great for a date night

I ordered online without any issues and my food was ready to go when I got there. The interior looked really cool. Dark. I would definitely go back to dine inside. The one person I interacted with was friendly and my order was accurate. I started with a Caesar salad. I really liked the dressing and it was large enough that it was split between two of us. I also got an order of meatballs-homemade beef and pork blend, stracciatella, marinara, and served with focaccia. I would definitely recommend these! They are pretty good sized and so delicious. Really good flavor and texture. For an entree, I ordered the chicken Parmesan sandwich. It comes with house chips but you can sub for fries, side salad, or truffle fries for an up charge. I went with the chips and my boyfriend went with fries. The sandwich was delicious. The chicken was crispy and I liked the marinara sauce. The mozzarella wasn't overwhelming. And the sandwich was pretty large and could easily be spilt into a couple meals. They are generous with the sides. I preferred the chips to the fries but both were good. I'll definitely return to try some more items!

Dining at The Wise Guy was a truly exceptional experience from beginning to end. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, capturing the essence of a classic Italian restaurant and instantly making us feel at home.Our server, Collin, was fantastic. He was friendly, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, offering spot-on recommendations tailored to our preferences. His service was prompt yet unobtrusive, ensuring we had everything we needed throughout the meal.The food was absolutely delicious. The pasta was perfectly cooked, and the marinara sauce had a perfect balance of flavors. The Chicken Parmigiana was a standout--crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and topped with rich marinara and melted cheese. We also loved the chopped salad, and the tiramisu cannoli was an unforgettable finish to the meal. To complement everything, we sipped on a refreshing pineapple Italian soda and wrapped up our evening with a delightful limoncello shot that added a zesty, memorable touch.Overall, The Wise Guy delivers a fantastic dining experience with exceptional food, impeccable service, and thoughtful details that elevate the meal. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an authentic taste of Italy with a modern twist!

This is one of those places that made me wish I still lived downtown so that I could be a regular. The place itself has a great atmosphere. Italian food + sports on the tvs? My dream. Our server Julian was amazing, he told us he grew up in Italy so we trusted him with our lives for the experience. Happy hour goes until 6 which was very nice. The dirty martini was perfect. The Wise Guy pizza was very very good and so were the garlic knots. They brought out complimentary champagne to celebrate and that was just one small testament to how great the service is. Finished the night with cheesecake, can't wait to come back.

Great first visit to this well run and stylish downtown gem. Thoroughly enjoyed their signature Black Manhattan cocktail and a unique chicken parm with vodka cream sauce. Gorgeous bar, vintage mosaic tile floors and cozy dark lighting make for a very pleasing atmosphere.Our server was a little unpolished but adequate. Took away a star for no Grey Goose vodka (come on) and no bread service. We did actually receive three thinly sliced and toasted pieces of a wide loaf bread on a barren plate ONLY AFTER requesting it twice.Lunchtime parking was free in their adjacent lot which is nice for the busy downtown area with limited free parking.

Our server was really friendly and offered some good suggestions from the menu. The chicken Parm sandwich is so good! The drink selection is also really robust. We will definitely be back for pizza and happy hour! The star of the show for me was the lemon cake though - incredible!

Decided to give this place a try due to all the great reviews and word of mouth complaints. This isn't your typical restaurant style setting. It's more of a bar atmosphere. ( In my opinion) It's also kid friendly which I'm sure is a plus for families with children. This place hands down has one of the best Chicken Parmesan dishes I ever tried! For starts you can pick from three pasta options which are Rigatoni, spaghetti, and linguine. If you like spicy then go with the rigatoni option, you will not be disappointed. They also have HH with good food and drink selections. The bartender and a guy with a white shirt on were very friendly and made sure I was good thru out my stay. There was someone sitting next to me that had shrimp scampi and pizza that looked amazing! I'll definitely be back to try that out. Highly recommend giving this place a try.

Great experience! While the menu isn't the biggest, the quality is there. My husband and I shared a Caesar salad and the wise guy pizza. Both were phenomenal, dare I say it could've been the best Caesar salad I've had My father-in-law got the salmon entrée and asked for them to tell the chef it was the best salmon dish she had ever had. Our server was absolutely phenomenal, very attentive and helped us and celebrating a birthday. The atmosphere is absolutely perfect for what they are going for... old Italian/Frank Sinatra/mob era. Hands-down great place you should try it.

Unsure if they have gf options for their pastas, pizzas or sandwiches, so I went with their made to order frittata for a late brunch. The portion was pretty large! Potatoes had some cheese on top, it came with a house made red sauce. Service was also lovely. They have a pretty big cocktail menu, nothing NA that I saw--but I'm sure that their bartender could whip up something if that's your thing.

Incredible food and amazing service! We were in town for an event and had a great late lunch. I would recommend it to anyone looking for amazing Italian food!