The Wise Guy Menu

Introducing The Wise Guy, a charming Italian eatery situated at 1924 Main St, Kansas City, MO. Since opening its doors, the restaurant has garnered attention for its extensive menu filled with delightful offerings that highlight traditional Italian comfort food. Guests rave about the fritto misto and creamy caprese salad, while the unique spicy honey topping has been a game-changer for many.

With a captivating ambiance in the historic Rieger Hotel, the warm and attentive service enhances the dining experience. Standout dishes include the hearty chicken parmesan sandwich and the multi-meat House Special pizza. Perfect for romantic date nights or lively gatherings, The Wise Guy also impresses with a selection of artisan wines and creatively crafted cocktails.

Whether you're indulging in their rich NY Style Cheesecake or savoring a free shot of their smooth limoncello, a visit to The Wise Guy promises a memorable culinary adventure in Kansas City.

!Appetizers - Carryout - !Appetizers

!Mozzarella Sticks

Housemade, Parmesan and Crispy Proscuitto Crust, Marinara, Fig-Marsala Sauce

$11.00

!Fritto Misto

Calamari, Shrimp, Zucchini, Mushrooms, Broccolini, Marinara

$16.00

!Meatballs

Housemade Brisket and Pork Blend, Stracciatella, Marinara, Focaccia

$14.00

!Garlic Knots

Fresh Herb Butter, Grana Padano, Marinara

$12.00

!Bruschetta

'Nduja, Roasted Tomato-Cipollini Onion Relish, Stracciatella, Pistachio-Basil Pesto, Balsamela

$14.00

!Deviled Eggs

Carbonara Style, Pancetta, Parmesan, Black Pepper

$9.00

!Marinated Olives

Sevillano, Kalamata, Castelvetrano, & Manzanilla Olives, Grana Padano, Hot Honey, Marcona Almonds

$11.00

!Baked Taleggio

Puff Pastry, Peppadew Pepper, Garlic and Calabrian Chile Fermented Honey

$12.00

!Garlic Parmesan Fries

Roasted Garlic Oil, Parmesan, Fried Parsley, Calabrian Chile Aioli

$9.00

!Truffle Fries

White Truffle Oil, Parmesan, Fried Parsley, Calabrian Chile Aioli

$12.00

!Chips

Roasted Garlic Oil, Parmesan, Fried Parsley, Calabrian Chile Aioli, Giardiniera

$8.00

!Mozzarella Sticks

Housemade, Parmesan and Crispy Proscuitto Crust, Marinara, Fig-Marsala Sauce

$11.00

!Fritto Misto

Calamari, Shrimp, Zucchini, Mushrooms, Broccolini, Marinara

$16.00

!Meatballs

Housemade Brisket and Pork Blend, Stracciatella, Marinara, Focaccia

$14.00

!Garlic Knots

Fresh Herb Butter, Grana Padano, Marinara

$12.00

!Bruschetta

'Nduja, Roasted Tomato-Cipollini Onion Relish, Stracciatella, Pistachio-Basil Pesto, Balsamela

$14.00

!Deviled Eggs

Carbonara Style, Pancetta, Parmesan, Black Pepper

$9.00

!Marinated Olives

Sevillano, Kalamata, Castelvetrano, & Manzanilla Olives, Grana Padano, Hot Honey, Marcona Almonds

$11.00

!Baked Taleggio

Puff Pastry, Peppadew Pepper, Garlic and Calabrian Chile Fermented Honey

$12.00

!Garlic Parmesan Fries

Roasted Garlic Oil, Parmesan, Fried Parsley, Calabrian Chile Aioli

$9.00

!Truffle Fries

White Truffle Oil, Parmesan, Fried Parsley, Calabrian Chile Aioli

$12.00

!Chips

Roasted Garlic Oil, Parmesan, Fried Parsley, Calabrian Chile Aioli, Giardiniera

$8.00

!Appetizers

!Pizza - Carryout - !Pizza

!Build Your Own Pizza

Cheese Pizza with Your Choice of Toppings

$16.00

!The Wise Guy

Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Meatballs, Canadian Bacon, Bacon

$25.00

!Proscuitto Mozzarella

Balsamic Marinated Tomatoes, Crispy Proscuitto, Balsamela

$22.00

!Sausage & Giardiniera

Spicy Italian Sausage, Housemade Giardiniera

$20.00

!Supreme

Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Mushrooms, Roasted Red and Green Peppers, Black Olives

$21.00

!Margherita

Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sliced Garlic, Mozzarella, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Basil

$20.00

!Split Specialty Pizza

Can't Decide? Order Your Choice of 2 of Our Specialty Pizzas

$0.00

!Build Your Own Pizza

Cheese Pizza with Your Choice of Toppings

$16.00

!The Wise Guy

Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Meatballs, Canadian Bacon, Bacon

$25.00

!Proscuitto Mozzarella

Balsamic Marinated Tomatoes, Crispy Proscuitto, Balsamela

$22.00

!Sausage & Giardiniera

Spicy Italian Sausage, Housemade Giardiniera

$20.00

!Supreme

Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Mushrooms, Roasted Red and Green Peppers, Black Olives

$21.00

!Margherita

Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sliced Garlic, Mozzarella, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Basil

$20.00

!Split Specialty Pizza

Can't Decide? Order Your Choice of 2 of Our Specialty Pizzas

$0.00

!Pizza

!Sandwiches - !Sandwiches

!Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

Breaded Chicken Cutlet, Marinara, Mozzarella, Brioche Bun

$16.00

!Classic Italian Sandwich

Soppressata, Capicola, Proscuitto, Mortadella, Peperoncini, Peppadew, Fresh Mozzarella, Romaine, Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette, Calabrian Chile Aioli, Baguette

$18.00

!Pesto Chicken Panini

Grilled Chicken Breast, Pistachio-Basil Pesto, Fesh Mozzarella, Arugula, Preserved Tomato, Balsamela, Foccacia

$15.00

!Fried Mortadella

Mortadella, Provolone, Pistachio-Basil Pesto Aioli, Brioche Bun

$14.00

!Meatball Sub

Brisket & Pork Blend Meatballs, Marinara, Mozzarella, Hoagie Roll

$16.00

!Italian Beef

Braised and Sliced Beef, Provolone, Sweet Peppers, Giardiniera, Au Jus, Baguette

$18.00

!Eggplant Parmesan Sandiwch

Breaded Eggplant, Marinara, Provolone, Hoagie Roll

$15.00

!Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

Breaded Chicken Cutlet, Marinara, Mozzarella, Brioche Bun

$16.00

!Classic Italian Sandwich

Soppressata, Capicola, Proscuitto, Mortadella, Peperoncini, Peppadew, Fresh Mozzarella, Romaine, Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette, Calabrian Chile Aioli, Baguette

$18.00

!Pesto Chicken Panini

Grilled Chicken Breast, Pistachio-Basil Pesto, Fesh Mozzarella, Arugula, Preserved Tomato, Balsamela, Foccacia

$15.00

!Fried Mortadella

Mortadella, Provolone, Pistachio-Basil Pesto Aioli, Brioche Bun

$14.00

!Meatball Sub

Brisket & Pork Blend Meatballs, Marinara, Mozzarella, Hoagie Roll

$16.00

!Italian Beef

Braised and Sliced Beef, Provolone, Sweet Peppers, Giardiniera, Au Jus, Baguette

$18.00

!Eggplant Parmesan Sandiwch

Breaded Eggplant, Marinara, Provolone, Hoagie Roll

$15.00

!Sandwiches

!Pasta/Entree - !Pasta/Entree

!Spaghetti & Meatballs

Spaghetti, Marinara, Meatballs, Parmesan, Basil

$22.00

!Rigatoni Alla Vodka

Rigatoni, Spicy Vodka Sauce, Parsley, Parmesan

$19.00

!Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp, Asparagus, Tomatoes, Spaghetti, Garlic Butter

$24.00

!Four Cheese Ravioli

Four Cheese Ravioli, Sauteed Spinach, Choice of: Alfredo, Marinara, or Spicy Vodka Sauce

$20.00

!Chicken Parmesan

Breaded Chicken Cutlet, Marinara, Mozzarella, Choice of: Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka OR Spaghetti Pomodoro

$23.00

!Pesto Salmon

Pistachio-Basil Pesto, Cacio e Pepe Risotto, Asparagus, Roasted Tomatoes

$28.00

!Eggplant Parmesan

Breaded Eggplant, Marinara, Mozzarella, Choice of: Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka OR Spaghetti Pomodoro

$21.00

!BYO Pasta

Your choice of pasta(rigatoni or spaghetti) and choice of sauce(alfredo, spicy vodka, or marinara).

$19.00

!Spaghetti & Meatballs

Spaghetti, Marinara, Meatballs, Parmesan, Basil

$22.00

!Rigatoni Alla Vodka

Rigatoni, Spicy Vodka Sauce, Parsley, Parmesan

$19.00

!Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp, Asparagus, Tomatoes, Spaghetti, Garlic Butter

$24.00

!Four Cheese Ravioli

Four Cheese Ravioli, Sauteed Spinach, Choice of: Alfredo, Marinara, or Spicy Vodka Sauce

$20.00

!Chicken Parmesan

Breaded Chicken Cutlet, Marinara, Mozzarella, Choice of: Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka OR Spaghetti Pomodoro

$23.00

!Pesto Salmon

Pistachio-Basil Pesto, Cacio e Pepe Risotto, Asparagus, Roasted Tomatoes

$28.00

!Eggplant Parmesan

Breaded Eggplant, Marinara, Mozzarella, Choice of: Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka OR Spaghetti Pomodoro

$21.00

!BYO Pasta

Your choice of pasta(rigatoni or spaghetti) and choice of sauce(alfredo, spicy vodka, or marinara).

$19.00

!Pasta/Entree

!Wine - Online - !Wine Bottles - Online

!Bisol Jeio Prosecco Bottle

Crisp, Dry, Green Apple

$44.00

!Braida Brachetto D'Acqui Bottle

Sweet and Fruity Sparkling Red

$52.00

!Barone Fini Bottle

Bright, Floral, Lemon

$40.00

!Scaia Rosato Bottle

Raspberry and Rose with a Tangy Finish

$44.00

!Pieropan Soave Classico Bottle

Long-lasting Almond and Elderflower

$48.00

!Ceretto 'Blange' Bottle

Crisp, Pear, Floral

$52.00

!La Spinetta Vermentino Bottle

White Flowers, Lemon Rind, Mineral Finish

$60.00

!Masciarelli Montepulciano Bottle

Blackberries, Red currant, Cloves, Soft Tannins

$40.00

!Scaia Rosso Bottle

Easy to Drink, Smooth Red Fruits

$44.00

!Masi Valpolicella Classico Bottle

Soft Cherry and Vanilla with Balanced Acid

$48.00

!Renato Ratti Barbera D'Asti Bottle

Full flavor, Intense with Spice and Structure

$56.00

!Tenuta Il Poggione Bottle

Intense Red Fruit, Creamy Richness

$64.00

!Contratto Millesimato Extra Brut Bottle

Fresh Green Apple, Zesty Citrus, Crisp Minerality

$75.00

!La Volte Dell Ornellaia Bottle

Ripe Blackberry, Dark Cherry, Elegant Oak Spice

$74.00

!G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe Bottle

Dark Cherry, Earthy Truffle, Firm Tannins

$86.00

!Castello Di Neive Bottle

Ripe Red Berries, Violets, Subtle Oak, Smooth Tannins

$102.00

!Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto Bottle

Blackberry, Plum, Tobacco, Balanced Oak Spice

$128.00

!Bisol Jeio Prosecco Bottle

Crisp, Dry, Green Apple

$44.00

!Braida Brachetto D'Acqui Bottle

Sweet and Fruity Sparkling Red

$52.00

!Barone Fini Bottle

Bright, Floral, Lemon

$40.00

!Scaia Rosato Bottle

Raspberry and Rose with a Tangy Finish

$44.00

!Pieropan Soave Classico Bottle

Long-lasting Almond and Elderflower

$48.00

!Ceretto 'Blange' Bottle

Crisp, Pear, Floral

$52.00

!La Spinetta Vermentino Bottle

White Flowers, Lemon Rind, Mineral Finish

$60.00

!Masciarelli Montepulciano Bottle

Blackberries, Red currant, Cloves, Soft Tannins

$40.00

!Scaia Rosso Bottle

Easy to Drink, Smooth Red Fruits

$44.00

!Masi Valpolicella Classico Bottle

Soft Cherry and Vanilla with Balanced Acid

$48.00

!Renato Ratti Barbera D'Asti Bottle

Full flavor, Intense with Spice and Structure

$56.00

!Tenuta Il Poggione Bottle

Intense Red Fruit, Creamy Richness

$64.00

!Contratto Millesimato Extra Brut Bottle

Fresh Green Apple, Zesty Citrus, Crisp Minerality

$75.00

!La Volte Dell Ornellaia Bottle

Ripe Blackberry, Dark Cherry, Elegant Oak Spice

$74.00

!G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe Bottle

Dark Cherry, Earthy Truffle, Firm Tannins

$86.00

!Castello Di Neive Bottle

Ripe Red Berries, Violets, Subtle Oak, Smooth Tannins

$102.00

!Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto Bottle

Blackberry, Plum, Tobacco, Balanced Oak Spice

$128.00

The Wise Guy Menu

!Brunch - !Brunch

!Breakfast Pizza

!BYO Frittata

!Breakfast Pizza

!BYO Frittata

!Brunch

!Appetizers - Carryout - !Appetizers

!Mozzarella Sticks

!Fritto Misto

!Meatballs

!Garlic Knots

!Bruschetta

!Deviled Eggs

!Marinated Olives

!Baked Taleggio

!Garlic Parmesan Fries

!Truffle Fries

!Chips

!Mozzarella Sticks

!Fritto Misto

!Meatballs

!Garlic Knots

!Bruschetta

!Deviled Eggs

!Marinated Olives

!Baked Taleggio

!Garlic Parmesan Fries

!Truffle Fries

!Chips

!Appetizers

!Salads - !Salads

!Caprese Salad

!Caesar Salad

!Chopped Italian Salad

!Caprese Salad

!Caesar Salad

!Chopped Italian Salad

!Salads

!Pizza - Carryout - !Pizza

!Build Your Own Pizza

!The Wise Guy

!Proscuitto Mozzarella

!Sausage & Giardiniera

!Supreme

!Margherita

!Split Specialty Pizza

!Build Your Own Pizza

!The Wise Guy

!Proscuitto Mozzarella

!Sausage & Giardiniera

!Supreme

!Margherita

!Split Specialty Pizza

!Pizza

!Sandwiches - !Sandwiches

!Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

!Classic Italian Sandwich

!Pesto Chicken Panini

!Fried Mortadella

!Meatball Sub

!Italian Beef

!Eggplant Parmesan Sandiwch

!Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

!Classic Italian Sandwich

!Pesto Chicken Panini

!Fried Mortadella

!Meatball Sub

!Italian Beef

!Eggplant Parmesan Sandiwch

!Sandwiches

!Pasta/Entree - !Pasta/Entree

!Spaghetti & Meatballs

!Rigatoni Alla Vodka

!Shrimp Scampi

!Four Cheese Ravioli

!Chicken Parmesan

!Pesto Salmon

!Eggplant Parmesan

!BYO Pasta