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Seven new developments at pizza restaurants in Kansas City

Stories by Kansas City Star journalists, with AI summarization

Kansas City's pizza scene is shifting with several new openings and changes. Pizza 51 plans to open in downtown Olathe next spring, bringing its vintage style to an old auto shop. Plate Pizzeria, led by a fine-dining chef, is set to serve Neapolitan-style pies at Zona Rosa in 2025.

Spin! Pizza is closing its South Plaza location after 15 years, but guests are invited to visit their refurbished Prairie Village spot. Meanwhile, Glory Days Pizza will replace Papa Keno’s in Overland Park, ensuring the oven stays hot in that neighborhood.

Cinzetti’s offers all-you-can-eat pizza, pasta, salad and more.

NO. 1: ONE OF THE BEST BUFFETS IN THE U.S. IS IN JOHNSON COUNTY, SAYS NATIONAL PUBLICATION

This all-you-can-eat buffet sells made-to-order crepes, eggplant Parmesan, pasta, pizza and more. | Published July 1, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson

Peter Piper Pizza has closed at Ward Parkway Center.

NO. 2: PIZZA PLACE CLOSES ITS LAST KANSAS CITY AREA LOCATION. CHUCK E. CHEESE IS MOVING IN

This Kansas City restaurant lasted for just a year. | Published July 2, 2024 | Read Full Story by David Hudnall

Chef Christian Joseph tosses a pizza crust at Plate in Leawood. Joseph plans to open a pizzeria at Zona Rosa Shopping Center next year. By Tammy Ljungblad

NO. 3: KANSAS CITY FINE-DINING RESTAURATEUR WILL OPEN PIZZA PLACE IN ANOTHER PART OF TOWN

“We are excited to introduce a new culinary standard to the area,” this chef said. | Published July 3, 2024 | Read Full Story by David Hudnall

Gian Lombardino slides a Spicy Pepperoni pie into a Pizza Tascio oven. By Parker Anderson

NO. 4: KANSAS CITY PIZZA CHAIN KEEPS ADDING LOCATIONS. BUT THIS ONE CLOSED AFTER TWO YEARS

This restaurant, serving New York-style pizza, quickly expanded to multiple Kansas City area locations. The owner announced one has closed. | Published July 12, 2024 | Read Full Story by David Hudnall

Kansas City Star reporter Jonathan Shorman chooses The Burnt Heaven Sandwich from the Char Bar in Westport as his Let’s Dish favorite. By Rich Sugg

NO. 5: 3 NEW RESTAURANTS COMING TO DOWNTOWN OLATHE: BBQ, PICKLEBALL, COMFORT FOOD & PIZZA

The revitalized area will include a barbecue spot with seven pickleball courts, as well as two other popular restaurants. | Published October 25, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson

Papa Keno’s offers pizza, sandwiches and salads.

NO. 6: LAWRENCE-BASED PIZZERIA CLOSES ITS FINAL KC AREA SPOT. BUT SOMETHING ELSE IS ON THE WAY

The pizzeria once had several locations in the metro. | Published January 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson

A sausage and caramelized onion pizza paired with the spinach and goat cheese salad is seen at Spin Pizza on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Kansas City. By Emily Curiel

NO. 7: KANSAS CITY PIZZA SHOP IS CLOSING AFTER 15 YEARS. ‘IT’S BEEN A PLEASURE SERVING YOU’

The restaurant said it decided not to renew its lease. | Published January 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.