Bacaro Primo

There are plenty of great Italian restaurants in Kansas City, like the original Garozzo’s in Columbus Park and Ragazza Food & Wine. Bacaro Primo, owned by the team behind Earl’s Premier, feels specifically made for special occasions, where you can impress a date without the whole night feeling stuffy. You can always rely on the fried olives and charcuterie, but the mains are where this place shines. The bucatini with chili flakes packs just the right amount of heat, and we once had a pork tenderloin with fig jam and balsamic that was tender enough to rival any of the best BBQ in KC.