Top rated Italian restaurants in St. Louis, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Pizza restaurant

👍👍 Sweet gem Caesar salad is fresh, crunch, and De--licious!! The Italian sausage pizza is really good as well. The pizza dough is light and airy, there is no extra pizza crust to toss away. Pickle fennel is a perfect match with sausage meat. This is my favorite pizza store in St. Louis now. You have t...

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4.90 (128 reviews)

The Get Down

Bar

👍👍 This is a cool little corner bar with amazing sandwiches. The chicken Philly is a beast and really enjoyed the meatball sub too. Cool little patio with a disc golf goal and Jenga. A small place but everyone here wants to make sure you have a great experience. We will definitely be back!

4.80 (203 reviews)

Riccardo's on Broadway

Italian restaurant

👍👍 The food and service were excellent! The calamari was lightly breaded and perfectly fried. The pasta had a plethora of seafood which was fantastic. The restaurant is off the beaten path. There is a large parking lot out back which felt very safe. There is a biker bar next door; the folks I intera...

4.80 (68 reviews)

Anthonino's Taverna

Italian restaurant

Easygoing eatery whipping up hearty plates of Italian & Greek fare, including toasted ravioli.

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4.70 (3.1K reviews)

Charlie Gitto's On the Hill

Italian restaurant

Longtime Italian spot with pizzas & toasted ravioli delivered in an old-world, elegant atmosphere.

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4.70 (2.4K reviews)

Sauce on the Side

Restaurant

👍👍 Rating: 4.8 Stars Despite being in St. Louis for years, this was my first time trying Sauce on the Side. Moreover, I have eaten very few calzones in my life. It was a mistake to wait this long on both. I ordered the Meat Me in St. Louie. It was excellent. The outside was cooked perfectly and had a...

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4.70 (1.7K reviews)

Pietro's

Italian restaurant

Longtime family-owned spot with an Italian menu served in traditional surroundings.

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4.70 (1.5K reviews)

Trattoria Marcella

Italian restaurant

Renowned venue pairing refined Italian cuisine with classic cocktails & a wine list.

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4.70 (954 reviews)

Failoni's Restaurant

Italian restaurant

Family-run standby for brick-oven pizzas, drinks & occasional live music, open since 1916.

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4.70 (625 reviews)

Vinnie's Italian Beef & Gyros

Italian restaurant

👍 Vinnie's Italian Beef & Gyros makes a great attempt at replicating a Chicago-style Italian beef sandwich, but unfortunately falls short due to the use of the wrong type of bread. The “crusty bread” used was too thin and lacked the flavorful crust that is a hallmark of a true Chicago-style Italian b...

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4.70 (519 reviews)

LoRusso's Cucina

Italian restaurant

Polished but relaxed spot pairs Italian classics with an extensive wine list, plus happy-hour deals.

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4.70 (495 reviews)

Joe Fassi Sausage and Sandwich Factory

Sandwich shop

A popular lunch spot, this stalwart, mom-&-pop deli serves up hearty subs & pasta in a retro nook.

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4.70 (485 reviews)

Zia's on The Hill

Restaurant

Long-standing option pairs Italian classics with imported wine in a casual, comfy setting.

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4.60 (3.3K reviews)

Sauce on the Side

Restaurant

👍👍 Nothing on their IG page looked appetizing, but once I visited this location, I was hooked. Puttanesca mushroom mix, Gonzo mushroom, and Cocoa doodle noodle. If these terms are unfamiliar to you, stop by sauce on the side and become acquainted.

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4.60 (2.1K reviews)