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South Main Italian, Then a Nightcap at The Peanut

Pasta and wine at Osteria Il Centro, then a short walk to a wings-and-beer bar that goes back to 1933.

About $55–$135 for two2 hrs 39 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for South Main Italian, Then a Nightcap at The PeanutA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Osteria Il Centro, the start. Stop 2, The Peanut (Main Street), optional, 0.1 miles from stop 1, 4 min walk. The route is about 0.1 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: Plaza. Landmarks shown: Country Club Plaza.PLAZA47TH STMAIN STWORNALL RDWYANDOTTE STNICHOLS RDTHE PLAZASTART Osteria Il CentroThe Peanut12N0.1 miSouth Main Italian, Then a NightcapFoodDrinksWalkStreetcar lineStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.1 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap
Also close by
  • André’s Confiserie Suisse, food, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Stock Hill, food, 3 min walk from stop 2
  • Crows Coffee (South Plaza), coffee, 4 min walk from stop 1
  • Kansas City Public Library (Plaza Branch), museum, 4 min walk from stop 2
  • Chaz on the Plaza, music, 6 min walk from stop 2
  • The Escape Game Kansas City, games, 6 min walk from stop 2

The stops

  1. Osteria Il CentroPastas run $21 to $28 on the posted menu, which is dated March 2025. Reserve on the restaurant's site.about 95 min · 5101 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64112 · hours checked recently · then 4 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. The Peanut (Main Street)Optional. Wings and a beer or two. Happy hour is Monday to Friday 4 to 7 PM, so it works as a dinner start too.optional · about 60 min · 5000 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64112 · hours checked recentlyWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps Rotates by date and hours. Also possible: The Granfalloon Restaurant & Bar, The Bar West Plaza.

How the night flows

Both places are on Main Street south of the Plaza, about a block apart. Osteria is closed on Sunday.

Good to know

Reservations
Recommended
Parking
Street parking and nearby lots on Main Street; check the current rules before you go.
Getting around
Walking, Driving
Setting
Indoors
Alcohol
Optional
What to wear
Smart casual for dinner, then anything goes.

Before you go

Hours, prices and reservations change. Anything we haven't recently source-checked is marked “Confirm today” in the planner rather than presented as fact. Check the venue's own page before you head out.

We last looked over this date on September 23, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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