Café Verona is a top-rated restaurant and coffee shop in Independence, MO 64050, serving Italian classics and updated dishes in a warm, elegant, mural-filled setting with patio seating.
Located at 206 W Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050, Café Verona is a favorite for brunch, lunch, dinner, catering, and dessert, with dine-in, outdoor seating, takeaway, kerbside pickup, delivery, and on-site service options.
Guests enjoy fast service, great coffee, great cocktails, great beer, a great wine list, and local specialties, along with a casual yet upscale atmosphere that feels cozy, romantic, historic, quiet, and trendy.
Café Verona also offers wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restrooms, plus table service, a bar on site, happy-hour food and drinks, healthy options, and convenient reservation options. With 4.40 stars from 1,149 reviews, Café Verona is a standout destination for Italian dining in Independence, MO.
To learn more about Café Verona’s Italian restaurant, coffee, brunch, lunch, and dinner options in Independence, MO 64050, call +1 816-833-0044 or visit 206 W Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Served with pita points.
House made flatbread dipped in garlic butter topped with cheese.
Local Italian sausage, Italian cheese blend, roasted tomatoes, spinach, artichokes and garlic served with pita points.
Slow roasted tomatoes on crostinis topped with Gorgonzola cheese, balsamic reduction and fresh basil. Sub goat cheese for $1
Prince Edward island mussels cooked with onions, garlic, fresh thyme and white wine. Toss in our arrabbiata tomato sauce - 16
Breaded calamari served with pepperoncini, grated pecorino romano, garlic aioli, marinara sauce, and fresh parsley.
Egg poached in our traditional pomodoro sauce on a house-made flatbread, crispy pancetta, and grated pecorino.
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.
Layers of crispy polenta, proscioutto and melted fontina cheese for an Italian take on a grilled cheese.
Your choice of coffee, juice, or hot chocolate, served with mini versions of Tiramisu, Cannoli Egg Roll, and Scoop of Gelato
Add mozzarella and Parmesan cheese 1
Italian ham on qhite bread, cheesey bechamel, topped with mozzarella and provolone with an egg.
Classic Italian brioche dotted with dried fruit, soaked in French toast batter, served warm with chocolate syrup and a side of spumoni ice cream.
Salmon, creamy dill dressing, capers, crispy pancetta, tomatoes, arugula, fresh cracked pepper on focaccia bread.
Prosciutto, fontina cheese, roasted tomatoes, lettuce, balsamic pickled onions, extra virgin olive oil and sea salt on focaccia bread
Salmon, creamy dill dressing, capers, crispy pancetta, tomatoes, arugula.fresh cracked pepper on focaccia bread.
Grilled chicken, tomatoes, and pesto sauce with our perfectly melted Italian cheeses blend (fontina, parmesan, pecorino, mozzarella and provolone) on focaccia bread.
Braised short ribs with melted fontina cheese, pickled onions and arugula, served with a side of gravy.
Half sandwich and half soup of the day.
Spring mix, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil with Italian dressing.
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.
Warm goat cheese on toast trio, spring mix, arugula salad, crispy pancetta, roasted tomatoes, pine nuts, topped with honey balsamic dressing.
Spring mix, arugula, grilled salmon, cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, diced red onions and olives with a lemon basil dressing.
Spring mix, roasted tomatoes, diced red onions, gorgonzola cheese and sliced flank steak.
House size
Romaine, tomatoes, grilled chicken, Parmesan, croutons, and Parmesan chips with Caesar dressing. Lunch size is 10. Dinner size 14.
Italian sausage, our warm signature Sicilian dip, topped with artichokes, roasted tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese on focaccia.
Salami, Italian sausage, pepperoni, peperoncini with a pomodoro base, fresh mozzarella and Italian herbs on focaccia.
Tender chicken, focaccia, pesto sauce, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, balsamic pickled onions, sea salt and grated parmesan.
Tender chicken, crispy pancetta, mozzarella and arugula topped with a creamy parmesan sauce on focaccia.
Grilled salmon, roasted tomatoes, goat cheese, red onions, eevo, arugula, honey balsamic drizzle, chives and pine nuts on focaccia.
Creamy carnaroli rice with chef's mushroom blend, grilled chicken, and parmesan.
Grilled salmon served with a parmesan risotto, roasted tomato salsa and butter broccolini.
12 oz steak marinated in balsamic vinagar, served with Italian compound butter, parmesan fries and grilled asparagus. Add shrimp scampi 8
Braised boneless Angus beef short ribs served over creamy fontina polenta topped with broccolini and braising sauce. Half order 16.
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.
Fettuccine tossed in a creamy garlic-cheese and white wine sauce and topped with parmesan. Chicken, Italian sausage, or shrimp extra.
Orecchiette pasta, chicken, and red pepper flakes in a creamy vodka rosa sauce.
Crispy pancetta and fettuccine tossed in a rich, creamy egg yolk and cheese sauce, topped with pecorino romano.
Fettuccine, parmesan and pecorino sauce with roasted black pepper.
House-made potato gnocchi served with a rich, fragrant brown butter sage sauce.
Spaghetti in rich house made pomodoro sauce with pancetta, locally made Italian sausage and stewed short ribs, topped with grated pecorino romano.
Spaghetti, mussels, shrimp and clams cooked in a thick arrabbiata sauce topped with freshly chopped parsley and parmesan.
Four cheeses melted together and tossed with pasta, topped with melted mozzarella and Italian breadcrumbs.
Spaghetti, fresh clams, garlic, eevo white wine, lemon juice, roasted tomaotes, crispy prosciuto and fresh parsley topped with grated parmesan.
Penne pasta, house-made pesto, pine nuts, topped with pecorino romano and roasted tomatoes.
Fettuccine, chef's mushroom blend and parmesan garlic cream sauce, topped with fresh parsley.
House made pomodoro sauce, local Italian sausage, ground beef, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.
Lady finger cookies soaked in espresso liqueur, with a rich and sweet whipped mascarpone filling, topped with fresh cocoa.
Zesty and rich, served with a wild berry and basil sauce, scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and fresh berries.
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.
Choice of 2 scoops served with whipped cream and fresh berries: Spumoni, Vanilla, Limone, or Dark Chocolate
Crispy French fries with our signature seasoning blend.
Roasted tomatoes with melted gorgonzola.
Grilled with our Italian herb blend.
Baby broccoli, sauteed in butter.
Grilled with our Italian herb blend.
Creamy carnaroli rice with mushroom gravy.
Spaghetti with creamy cheese sauce.
Spaghetti with our pomodoro sauce.
Hear from our valued guests
My wife got home late after work. It was her birthday so I know she likes Italian so I suggested Café Verona.
Had a great lunch here today. Loved the bun of the Parmigiana sandwich.
The ambiance of the courtyard immediately invite you in. The amazing service makes you feel welcome. And the food will have you coming back again. The food portions are good and the prices are reasonable. My wife and I will be coming back.
This restaurant is everything you could want! I came here on a Friday with a coworker for drinks and an appetizer. We sat at the bar, had the amazing Robert behind the bar taking care of us, and ordered the blackberry cooler and bruschetta. The flavors and experience were so over the top I brought another friend back on Saturday! This time my friend and I sat in a booth with Dominique taking care of us. I had the gnocchi with chicken added, another blackberry cooler, Amalfi Coast mule, and cannolis for dessert - another impeccable dining experience.
2025 UPDATE: Menu changes! Meatballs aren’t just for Mondays anymore…. They now offer a meatball sandwich every day on their menu. They’ve also added a side order of their delicious macaroni & cheese and a lemony, creamy, cheesy seafood ravioli dish that is ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥!
This place was a great time, food was excellent and atmosphere was top shelf! It's a little pricey ($12 1/2 glass of wine, $20+ for all entrees, & $13+ for appetizers), but the food was really good 👍. I would specifically ask for the upstairs seating and make a reservation, to make sure. It kinda overlooks Independence Square, and is cozy, away from the busy downstairs. Took my wife & son for her birthday. Great times! 😁👍✌🏻
Cute restaurant. Good portions for the food. My friend loved her dish, though I wasn't fond of it. The gnocchi was good, made in house, but it is firm pasta. The only thing they asked about wanting a salad, which we thought was included and they were not. No big deal but did catch us off guard.
Delicious food and excellent service in a very cozy restaurant on the Independence Square. This was our first visit and we were very impressed. The Chicken Parmesan and Gnocchi were delicious as was the beet and Caesar salad. Their menus is full of traditional Italian pastas and meat dishes at very reasonable prices. A great wine and cocktail list too. Highly recommended!
This is a gem of a restaurant in downtown independence. Took an out of town guest here for a late dinner and we had very prompt and friendly service. Very nicely decorated, especially the artwork on the walls, and there's a beautiful patio area for outdoors dining. They allow pets on leashes in the patio dining area.
Sophia was our server and then she handed us over to Karly. Both were very professional and kind. We were there for happy hour and food. Stayed for a couple hours and tended to us the entire time. Karly answered all my questions and helped me make the best pasta. Gnocchi was exceptional! I’m picky about my vodka sauce and it tasted like it was a true vodka Rosa from scratch. Bruschetta was the best!! Only suggestion — Very disappointed in the calamari. It was super tough and tentacles were uneditable practically because of how hard they were. Sangrias, tiramisu, and bread 👌🏼
Common questions about Café Verona
Café Verona is located at 206 W Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050, United States, Independence, MO 64050, United States.
You can reach Café Verona by calling +1 816-833-0044.
Café Verona has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 1149 customer reviews.
Café Verona features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Café Verona features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Kerbside pickup, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Café Verona features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
Café Verona features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Café Verona features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Healthy options, Private dining room, Small plates, Spirits, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Café Verona features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Café Verona features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
Café Verona features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Historic, Quiet, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
Café Verona features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
Café Verona features the following planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Café Verona features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Café Verona features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Café Verona features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
Café Verona features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
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