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Restaurants & Food 

Adriana's On The Hill

Address: 5101 Shaw Ave., St Louis, MO 63110

Phone: 314-773-3833

Adriana’s is a small family owned lunch cafe nestled in St. Louis’ Italian section of town, known as “The Hill.” The restaurant opened its doors in December of 1992 and is run by Adriana Fazio and her daughters.

At Adriana’s it’s all about family.  From the names of the sandwiches down to the recipes, Adri and her girls offer guests a little taste of their heritage.

Address: 2225 Macklind Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110

Phone: 314-773-4455

Anthonino’s Taverna opened in 2003.  Anthony and Rosario Scarato, brothers and owners of Anthonino’s put a lot into making sure every meal served, is exactly what customers want. Their father, Robert Scarato, a first generation Italian American also helps out to ensure a great eating experience. Bob, a St. Louis native, is at the restaurant everyday supporting his sons and saying hello to familiar faces. The way the restaurant operates is very family based, which lends to the overall Italian feel of the taverna.

Bartolino's

Address: 2103 Sulpher Ave, St Louis, MO 63139

Phone: 314-644-2266

Bartolino’s Osteria is located in the new Drury Inn and Suites at Forest Park, just two blocks north from the original Bartolino’s location.  This is the largest of the Saracino’s restaurants featuring a Tuscany style dining room, chic bar, outdoor patio, and meeting and banquet facilities for up to 250 people.  The Osteria which means a gathering place to enjoy delicious food traditionally connected with a hotel.  Bartolino’s Osteria invites you to be a part of our traditions, where outstanding Italian food and drink served in a warm and friendly atmosphere is our priority.

Charlie Gitto's On The Hill

Address: 5226 Shaw Ave, St Louis, MO 63110

Phone: 314-772-8898

The Charlie Gitto’s family of restaurants is proud to offer the premier dining experience in St. Louis from three area locations: On the Hill, From the Hill and At Hollywood Casino. 

Our award-winning Italian cuisine and warm hospitality is a St. Louis tradition. We also offer specialty steaks, veal, seafood, pizzas and desserts.

Chris's Pancake & Dining

Address: 5980 Southwest Ave, St. Louis, MO 63139

Phone 314-645-2088

Chris’ Pancake and Dining opened in 1987 and has been a city favorite for breakfast ever since.  The River Front Times, Sauce Magazine, and AOL City Guide have all bestowed Chris’ with awards of “Best Breakfast”.  Chris’ has even received the RFT Readers Choice Award for “Best Pancakes”.  Although breakfast is a favorite, lunch and dinner are also available at Chris’ with delicious chicken, steak, and seafood entrees.  A casual, fun atmosphere makes Chris’ a wonderful family treat.  Breakfast meetings are a Chris’ specialty with private rooms available.  Stop by Chris’ to experience one of St. Louis’ favorite breakfast spots.  Chris’ is now a totally smoke-free restaurant!

Cunetto House of Pasta

Address: 5453 Magnolia Ave, St Louis, MO 63139

Phone: 314-781-1135

Since 1972, the Cunetto family has consistently provided great food at great prices. With a spacious, nice but casual atmosphere for diners, and a prime location right “on the Hill” and with plenty of parking, Cunetto’s has become a place for both locals and tourists looking for the quintessential Italian meal!

Eovaldi's

Address: 2201 Edwards St, St Louis, MO 63110

Phone: 314-771-5707

 

Eovaldi’s makes a tasty sandwich. The Extra Special (with roast beef, ham, mortadella, Genova salami, pepper cheese, let/tom/pickles, onions, pepper cheese, light mayo, and a squirt of the house Italian dressing) is as good as any poor-boy-style sandwich in town. Then there’s the Sicilian Bomber, a gussied-up “dip” sandwich dosed with bomber gravy, so named because of its tendency to drop bombs of the gravy’s components–sauteed onions, mushrooms, and red peppers.

Favazza's

Address: 5201 Southwest Ave, St Louis, MO 63110

Phone: 314-772-4454

Favazzas is your gateway to St. Louis’ classic “Hill” neighborhood.  Our mainstay, a 300 seat full service Italian restaurant serves thousands of guests each week. We feature the best Italian meals available, without crossing the Atlantic.

Five Bistro

Address: 5100 Daggett Ave, St Louis, MO 63110

Phone: 314-773-5553

What sets us apart?: We are a “farm to table” restaurant. Our menu changes daily based on the freshest, local ingredients we can buy from local farmers. Our bread, pastas, and pastries are made in house.

Honors and Awards: Anthony Devoti, chef and owner was nominated by Food & Wine as one of the Midwest’s “Best Chef’s.” St. Louis Magazine, the Church of Burger, and the Riverfront Times “Best Of,” have all recognized Five Bistro “Best Burger” honors.

Planned events: We host a 5-course dinner with wine pairings on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Our web site details the menu approximately one week before the wine dinner.

Gelato di Riso

Address: 5204 Wilson Ave. St Louis, MO 63110

Phone: 314-664-8488

Named Best Gelato in St. Louis, Riverfront Times, 2010
Gelato Di Riso brings the luxurious texture and sensational flavors of authentic Italian Gelato to St. Louis. Everything about our products and services is an expression of the passion we have for authentic, Italian-style luxury: our artisan approach to ingredient selection, our retail store’s modern accents and colors, our flavors, and most of all, rich bursts of culinary delight in every bite.

Hours: Varies seasonally. Generally, 8 a.m. to evening.

Gian-Tony's

Address: 5356 Daggett Ave. - St. Louis, MO 63110

Phone: 314-772-4893

Gioia's Deli

Address: 1934 Macklind Ave, St Louis, MO 63110

Phone: 314-776-9410

Gioia’s Deli, home of the Hot Salami, is located “On the Hill” at the corner of Macklind and Dagget. Locally owned and operated since 1918. Come try one of our signature sandwiches today!

 

Open

M-F: 9-4
Sat: 9-3
Sun: Closed

Guido's Pizzeria & Tapas

Address: 5046 Shaw Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110

Phone: 314-771-4900

Open 7 days a week, Guido’s is a  proud resident of “The Hill” neighborhood, Guido’s Pizzeria and Tapas is a family owned restaurant offering an eclectic combination of traditional Italian and Spanish cuisines.

Guido’s Pizzeria and Tapas also offers On Site and Off Site Catering as well as Corporate Box Lunches and other Catered Events. Call our Catering Manager and Event Coordinator, Faye to plan your next event

Joe Fassi Sausage & Sandwich Factory

Address: 2321 Sublette Ave, St Louis, MO 63110

Phone: 314-647-5158

Joe Fassi Italian Sandwich Company strives to serve customers with top quality products in the Fassi Tradition.

The Company contiues the Joe Fassi legacy of providing customer value without sacrificing quality..

Joey B's on The Hill

Address: 2524 Hampton Ave, St Louis, MO 63110

Phone: 314-645-7300

Your Place on the Hill for Great Food and Great Fun!

Located on the Historic St. Louis Hill Joey B’s is proud to be part of the Italian tradition of St. Louis. Inspired by our family of restaurants including Gianino’s, Frankie G’s and our flagship location Joey B’s on the Landing, we have the best that St. Louis offers.

Our plates at Joey B’s overflow with something for everyone. We offer pizza, salads, pastas, burgers and sandwiches, including all the St. Louis Favorites. Joey B’s is the place for any occasion with a comfortable atmosphere, 

We can bring Joey B’s to You! For your next office party or special event let us cater to you. Check out the catering page for all the details.

Lorenzo's Trattoria

Address: 1933 Edwards St. Louis, MO 63110

Phone: 314-773-2223

In 1999, a young chef, Larry Fuse Jr. saw an opportunity to bring something new and different to the old ways of Italy. Located on “The Hill” Lorenzo’s Trattoria offers an alternative to the traditional. “We have some lovely, strictly Italian restaurants in the neighborhood, but every once in a while, you want a change, Lorenzo’s Trattoria is that change,” says Fuse.

Lorenzo’s features Northern Italian cuisine with a touch of contemporary flavor. The menu at Lorenzo’s presents a wide variety of pastas and entrees. Look forward to experiencing the authentic house-made gnocchi and risottos. The entrees include our signature dish, braised ossobuco and our guests’ ever favorite, Chicken Spedini. Lorenzo’s is a departure from the typical white napkin establishment.

Lo Russo's Cucina

Address: 3121 Watson Road, St. Louis, MO 63139

Phone: 314-647-6222

 

Opened in 1986, Family owned, award winning wine list, upscale casual, family friendly, on-line reservations & wine friendly. Private dining and banquet room. Experienced catering staff.  Funeral luncheon specials – Sunday brunch – dinner Tuesday through Sunday.

Mama Campisi's Restaurant

Address: 2132 Edwards Street, St. Louis, MO 63110 Phone: 314-776-3100

Mama’s on The Hill is the premiere family restaurant on The Hill, Saint Louis’ historic Italian neighborhood.

Mama Toscano's

Address: 2201 Macklind Ave, St Louis, MO 63110

Phone: 317-776-2926

Mama Toscano’s Ravioli is a family owned business handed down for four generations. We take great pride in making our Handmade Ravioli and sandwiches. We are a wholesale and retail business in St. Louis Missouri.

We offer two different types of meat ravioli one is plain which is used for boiling and the other is breaded used for frying. The Handmade ravioli are packaged by hand and are sold in a 5 lb box containing approximately 150 ravioli enough for 10 people. We also sell a 1 lb box containing approximately 30 ravioli enough for 2 people. 

Mama Toscano’s Ravioli has been featured in several magazines, local television programs and Mario Batali on The Food Network.

Milo's Bocce Garden

Address: 5201 Wilson Ave, St Louis, MO 63110

Phone: 314-776-0468

 

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O'Connel's Pub

Address: 4652 Shaw Ave, St Louis, MO 63110

Phone: 314-773-6600

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Rigazzi's

Address: 4945 Daggett Ave, St Louis, MO 63110

Phone: 314-772-4900

“Founded in 1957, Rigazzi’s is the oldest restaurant on The Hill and has had the same family ownership to date. The sauces and recipes originate from northern Italy, brought to America by their grandparents being handed down through 4 generations.

Rigazzi’s is famous for it’s Frozen Fishbowl, Toasted Ravioli and Pizzas along with many delicious pasta dinners and entrees boasting over 200 Items on the dinner menu along with lunch and dinner specials.  Don’t forget about our full Catering services and Banquet Rooms year round.

Sandrina's

Address: 5098 Arsenal St, St Louis, MO 63139

Phone: 314-601-3456

We serve our entire menu until 2 a.m. We have banquet and game room facilities and are getting ready to build a fenced sidewalk cafe for spring and summer to which dogs will be welcome. We offer different cuisines as well as vegetarian and vegan items and will start offering delivery service in 2010.

Shaw's Coffee LTD

Address: 5147 Shaw Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110

Phone: 314-771-6920

Shaw’s Coffee, LTD, is a privately owned company with a strong commitment to quality and personal service. Our passion is coffee. We work hard at every step of the process to ensure that your coffee drinking experience is rich and pleasurable.

We start with the finest green coffees sourced from the world’s three major coffee growing regions- the Americas, Africa, and the Pacific Rim. We work closely with our importer to find the freshest and most unique green beans available and we roast throughout the week to ensure all our coffees are as fresh as possible for serving and shipping. Our coffees are dark-roasted in a traditional European style, similar to many gourmet roasters from the West Coast, which gives our coffees the signature strong flavor and rich aroma our customers know and love.

In our shop we serve espresso, made with our Italian Roast espresso blend, traditional lattes and cappuccinos, freshly brewed drip coffee, and French press service. Also on our menu are non-coffee favorites like smoothies and Italian sodas. To accompany our drinks we offer a variety of house-made pastries and breakfast items.

Steve's Hot Dogs on The Hill

Address: 2131 Marconi Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110

Phone: 314-762-9899

 

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Zia's

Address: 5256 Wilson Ave St Louis Mo 63110

Phone: 314-776-0020

Zia’s On the Hill has all that one could wish for in an Italian restaurant. Named for the Chiodini brothers two aunts, who were great cooks (“Zia” is Italian for aunt), Zia’s offers an experiance that’s like being invited to a friend’s home instead of a restaurant. Serving classic Italian gourmet and the St. Louis-style cuisine at affordable prices has made Zia’s a favorite for both local St. Louisians and visitors since 1985. Enjoy imported Italian wines, unique appetizers and daily specials. All food is made to order. Warm interior rooms that formerly housed an Italian grocer provide a comfortable setting for dining. Come to Zia’s On the Hill and experiance the true taste of Italy.

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