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Tagliatelle pasta - Va Bene Italian Eatery, Prairie Village, KS

Va Bene Italian Eatery

4.3
4.3
465 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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Va Bene Italian Eatery

4.3
$30 and under
Italian
Prairie Village

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
We are honored to begin serving the community -- whether you are a local or a new visitor, it is our pleasure to host you. We look forward to welcoming you to Va Bene!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 2:00 pm–7:30 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–8:30 pm Sat 2:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (913) 258-2600
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Nathan Deters
  • Neighborhood
    Prairie Village
  • Cross street
    Mission Road and 83rd Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 465 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Neighborhood gem

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Italian

  • Kansas City, KS

    Healthy

  • Kansas City, KS

    Neighborhood gem

  • Kansas City, KS

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Va Bene Italian Eatery offers a "chill" ambiance with delightful patio dining. Guests rave about the "TERRIFIC" service, especially from Troy and Ian. Popular dishes include the "alway-good arancini," "divine pasta," and seasonal menu items. While some mention noise issues and air conditioning problems, overall, diners highlight great food and a welcoming experience.

465 Reviews
  1. Theresa

    Kansas City

    20 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We frequent Va Bene because we live just up the street. This visit was definitely one of the better experiences I've had. They've updated their menu to include some seasonal men items. There were six of us and we shared the focaccia & ricotta appetizer, which was amazing. We also tried the lobster bisque, which was very rich and creamy and flavorful, but there was no lobster meat in the soup. I split the Agnolotti with a friend and it was delicious - a perfect fall comfort dish. I will definitely be ordering it again. My only complaint is that we made reservations at 5:15, specifically to enjoy their happy hour, only to find out that they only offer happy hour specials in the bar area and on the outdoor patio. Since the bar area only seats about 10 people and it was about 32 degrees outside, we were not given happy hour specials. It would be great if the restaurant would offer the happy hour specials throughout the restaurant.
    Va Bene Italian EateryResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you, Theresa for the feedback. We understand the frustration and we will take your review back to our staff about the happy hour policy.

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  2. Joan

    Kansas City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server was welcoming and knowledgeable. She seemed to sincerely want to provide an enjoyable dining experience. She opened three bottles of wine for us to sample and agree upon. And the complimentary tiramisu birthday dessert was delicious.
    Va Bene Italian EateryResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted you enjoyed the attentive service, wine sampling, and the tiramisu. We look forward to hosting you again!

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  3. Cindy

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious! I had the rigotoni and my spouse had the braised beef short ribs. We loved both dishes. It is not on the menu but I asked for a side salad and the server said you could get any of the salads in a small portion. I had The Bene salad to start and also loved it!
    Va Bene Italian EateryResponded on November 18, 2024
    Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled you and your spouse enjoyed the rigatoni, braised beef short ribs, and the Bene salad. We're glad we could make your visit special and hope to see you again soon!

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  4. Alice

    Kansas City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyable evening with great food and friendly service
    Va Bene Italian EateryResponded on November 1, 2024
    Thank you for the stars! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the food and service and hope to see you again soon.

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  5. Jaime

    Kansas City

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and service was great. We will be back.
    Va Bene Italian EateryResponded on November 1, 2024
    Thank you for the 5 stars! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your meal, and we can't wait to see you again soon!

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  6. Kerry

    Kansas City

    46 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Love the patio seating. The bruschetta was meh/ mozzarella was rubbery, Caesar salad was too salty with the pancetta, the eggplant Parmesan said with polenta - no polenta. The crab stuffed ravioli only had crab sprinkled on top, another dish was suppose to have pancetta and it was only noodle. I have never been to an Italian restaurant that did not offer a baguette or garlic bread. The molten lava dessert was just a dry brownie not molten chocolate. Such a disappointment on a birthday celebration.
    Va Bene Italian EateryResponded on October 22, 2024
    Thanks, Kerry, for the feedback. We apologize for you less than optimal birthday celebration. Were you able to speak with your server or manager to get replacement items for what was incorrect?

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  7. Victoria

    Kansas City

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was friendly and attentive. Food was excellent
    Va Bene Italian EateryResponded on October 16, 2024
    Thank you for the wonderful review we are thrilled to hear that the service and food was excellent! We can't wait to serve you again.

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  8. Mary ann

    Chicago

    38 reviews

    1.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Have eaten here before so introduced to Adrien’s tonight for her birthday ! Bruschetta had little flavor and we overlooked made with cherry tomatoes Meatballs balls and ravioli was fine but nothing to rave about . Wedge fries were the best thing on menu . Server was indifferent and very slow to even check in on the table throughout the meal Worst of all NOISE level ridiculous Bartender kept throwing empty wine bottles I. Trash and it kept echoing throughout the restaurant Two other diners looked up and we were all like what is going on ?happened 2 or 3 times Overall very disappointing no intention of ever returning ! Hope you can make necessary changes . Tks Mary Ann
    Va Bene Italian EateryResponded on October 16, 2024
    Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your recent visit didn’t meet expectations, especially on such a special occasion. We will address the noise level and service issues with our team, as well as the quality of the dishes. We appreciate your input and will work hard to make improvements

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  9. Stephanie

    Kansas City

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Salads were great but pizza dough and pasta were undercooked
    Va Bene Italian EateryResponded on October 2, 2024
    Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the salads, but we’re sorry to hear the pizza dough and pasta didn’t meet expectations. We take this seriously and will share your comments with the kitchen team to ensure its addressed. We hope you'll give us another try soon

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  10. Pam

    Kansas City

    106 reviews

    5.0

    106 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time for lunch at Va Bene. It was very good (a nice menu!), great service, fun for lunch with friends.
    Va Bene Italian EateryResponded on September 23, 2024
    Thank you for visiting us at Va Bene! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the menu and had a great time with friends. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another lunch soon!

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FAQs

Va Bene Italian Eatery does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Va Bene Italian Eatery also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (913) 258-2600.

Va Bene Italian Eatery is rated 4.3 stars by 465 OpenTable diners.

Va Bene Italian Eatery does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Va Bene Italian Eatery restaurant

Va Bene Italian Eatery

4.3
$30 and under
Italian
Prairie Village

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Va Bene Italian Eatery

8232 Mission Rd, Prairie Village, KS 66208-5211

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Mission Road and 83rd Street
  • Neighborhood
    Prairie Village
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 2:00 pm–7:30 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–8:30 pm Sat 2:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nathan Deters
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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