Cafe Verona Menu (2025 Update)
Cafe Verona in Independence offers a quaint and intimate dining experience with a full bar, outdoor seating, and free Wi-Fi. The menu features scratch-made Italian dishes, including calamari, flatbread, Chicken Marsala, and zucchini noodles with artichoke hearts and Kalamata olives. Customers rave about the delicious food and excellent service, with many mentioning the friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. The restaurant is popular for business lunches and group gatherings, with options for catering and happy hour specials. The pricing is reasonable, making it a go-to spot for those looking for unique and tasty Italian cuisine in the Kansas City area. The reviews highlight the consistent quality of the food and the attention to detail in the dishes, making Cafe Verona a delightful neighborhood gem worth visiting.
Antipasto
House Made Hummus
Served with pita points.
House Made Garlic Bread
House made flatbread dipped in garlic butter topped with cheese.
Sicilian Dip
Local Italian sausage, Italian cheese blend, roasted tomatoes, spinach, artichokes and garlic served with pita points.
Roasted Tomato Bruschetta
Slow roasted tomatoes on crostinis topped with Gorgonzola cheese, balsamic reduction and fresh basil. Sub goat cheese for $
Steamed Mussels
Prince Edward island mussels cooked with onions, garlic, fresh thyme and white wine. Toss in our arrabbiata tomato sauce -
Calamari Fritti
Breaded calamari served with pepperoncini, grated pecorino romano, garlic aioli, marinara sauce, and fresh parsley.
Pane Frattau Pomodoro
Egg poached in our traditional pomodoro sauce on a house-made flatbread, crispy pancetta, and grated pecorino.
Oeufs Al Cocotte
Two eggs seasoned with wild mushrooms, cooked in the shell, served with sea salt and buttered bread to dip in the perfectly runny yolk of this delicate treat.
Italian Grilled Cheese Bites
Layers of crispy polenta, proscioutto and melted fontina cheese for an Italian take on a grilled cheese.
Cafe Dolce
Your choice of coffee, juice, or hot chocolate, served with mini versions of Tiramisu, Cannoli Egg Roll, and Scoop of Gelato
House Made Garlic Bread
Add mozzarella and Parmesan cheese
Italian Croque Monsieur
Italian ham on qhite bread, cheesey bechamel, topped with mozzarella and provolone with an egg.
French Toast Panetonne
Classic Italian brioche dotted with dried fruit, soaked in French toast batter, served warm with chocolate syrup and a side of spumoni ice cream.
Saturday Brunch
Panini
Salmon Panino
Salmon, creamy dill dressing, capers, crispy pancetta, tomatoes, arugula, fresh cracked pepper on focaccia bread.
Prosciutto & Aged Fontina
Prosciutto, fontina cheese, roasted tomatoes, lettuce, balsamic pickled onions, extra virgin olive oil and sea salt on focaccia bread
Italian Grilled Cheese
Grilled chicken, tomatoes, and pesto sauce with our perfectly melted Italian cheeses blend (fontina, parmesan, pecorino, mozzarella and provolone) on focaccia bread.
Italian Dip Sandwich
Braised short ribs with melted fontina cheese, pickled onions and arugula, served with a side of gravy.
Half Soup & Sandwich
Half sandwich and half soup of the day.
Minestrone Soup
Salad Verona
Spring mix, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil with Italian dressing.
Italian Chopped
Chopped Italian salami, pepperoni, crispy pancetta, fresh mozzerella, artichokes, fire roasted red peppers, olive medley, roasted tomatoes and balsamic pickled onions on a bed of lettuce with Italian vinaigrette.
Capri Salad
Warm goat cheese on toast trio, spring mix, arugula salad, crispy pancetta, roasted tomatoes, pine nuts, topped with honey balsamic dressing.
Mediterranean Salmon Salad
Spring mix, arugula, grilled salmon, cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, diced red onions and olives with a lemon basil dressing.
Bisteca Salad
Spring mix, roasted tomatoes, diced red onions, gorgonzola cheese and sliced flank steak.
Caesar Salad
House size
Chicken Caesar Salad
Romaine, tomatoes, grilled chicken, Parmesan, croutons, and Parmesan chips with Caesar dressing. Lunch size is . Dinner size .
Soup & Salad
Flatbreads
Sicilian Flatbread
Italian sausage, our warm signature Sicilian dip, topped with artichokes, roasted tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese on focaccia.
Italian Meats
Salami, Italian sausage, pepperoni, peperoncini with a pomodoro base, fresh mozzarella and Italian herbs on focaccia.
Chicken Pesto
Tender chicken, focaccia, pesto sauce, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, balsamic pickled onions, sea salt and grated parmesan.
Alfredo Flatbread
Tender chicken, crispy pancetta, mozzarella and arugula topped with a creamy parmesan sauce on focaccia.
Salmon & Capri
Grilled salmon, roasted tomatoes, goat cheese, red onions, eevo, arugula, honey balsamic drizzle, chives and pine nuts on focaccia.
Chicken & Mushroom Risotto
Creamy carnaroli rice with chef's mushroom blend, grilled chicken, and parmesan.
Grilled Salmon
Grilled salmon served with a parmesan risotto, roasted tomato salsa and butter broccolini.
Flank Steak
oz steak marinated in balsamic vinagar, served with Italian compound butter, parmesan fries and grilled asparagus. Add shrimp scampi
Beef Short Ribs & Polenta
Braised boneless Angus beef short ribs served over creamy fontina polenta topped with broccolini and braising sauce. Half order .
Chicken Carciofi
Pan seared chicken marinated in our Italian marinade, artichoke hearts, olives, capers, roasted tomatoes, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and served with a side of spaghetti with garlic and extra virgin olive oil.
Secondo
Pasta
Fettucine Alfredo
Fettuccine tossed in a creamy garlic-cheese and white wine sauce and topped with parmesan. Chicken, Italian sausage, or shrimp extra.
Chicken Orecchiette
Orecchiette pasta, chicken, and red pepper flakes in a creamy vodka rosa sauce.
Fettuccine Carbonara
Crispy pancetta and fettuccine tossed in a rich, creamy egg yolk and cheese sauce, topped with pecorino romano.
Cacio E Pepe
Fettuccine, parmesan and pecorino sauce with roasted black pepper.
Brown Butter Sage Gnocchi
House-made potato gnocchi served with a rich, fragrant brown butter sage sauce.
Classic Ragu Bolognese
Spaghetti in rich house made pomodoro sauce with pancetta, locally made Italian sausage and stewed short ribs, topped with grated pecorino romano.
Pasta Di Mare
Spaghetti, mussels, shrimp and clams cooked in a thick arrabbiata sauce topped with freshly chopped parsley and parmesan.
Baked Italian Mac N Cheese
Four cheeses melted together and tossed with pasta, topped with melted mozzarella and Italian breadcrumbs.
Pasta Alle Vongole
Spaghetti, fresh clams, garlic, eevo white wine, lemon juice, roasted tomaotes, crispy prosciuto and fresh parsley topped with grated parmesan.
Penne Al Pesto
Penne pasta, house-made pesto, pine nuts, topped with pecorino romano and roasted tomatoes.
Mushroom Lover's Pasta
Fettuccine, chef's mushroom blend and parmesan garlic cream sauce, topped with fresh parsley.
Lasagna
House made pomodoro sauce, local Italian sausage, ground beef, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.
Tiramisu
Lady finger cookies soaked in espresso liqueur, with a rich and sweet whipped mascarpone filling, topped with fresh cocoa.
Citrus & Olive Oil Short Cake
Zesty and rich, served with a wild berry and basil sauce, scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and fresh berries.
Cannoli Egg Rolls
A twist on a Sicilian classic, sweet ricotta filling, with vanilla, orange zest and mini chocolate chips, served warm in an egg roll shell, topped with chocolate syrup, powdered sugar and chopped pistachios.
Gelato
Choice of scoops served with whipped cream and fresh berries: Spumoni, Vanilla, Limone, or Dark Chocolate
Dessert
Sides
Garlic Parmesan Fries
Crispy French fries with our signature seasoning blend.
Roasted Tomatoes And Gorgonzola
Roasted tomatoes with melted gorgonzola.
Grilled Zucchini
Grilled with our Italian herb blend.
Butter Broccolini
Baby broccoli, sauteed in butter.
Grilled Asparagus
Grilled with our Italian herb blend.
Mushroom Risotto
Creamy carnaroli rice with mushroom gravy.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Spaghetti with creamy cheese sauce.
Spaghetti With Red Sauce
Spaghetti with our pomodoro sauce.