Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Saint Louis

Declan Rutan

Joseph Severino

Kelly Termini

Nicolette's

The Get Down

Parm Pasta & Sandwich Co.

"Seriously tiny hole-in-the-wall, but there's some chairs outside. They'll give you extra napkins and you will almost definitely need them. Excellent..."

E Catedral

"Easily one of the best meatball sandwiches I've ever had. Great bread, the meatballs themselves were phenomenal (chopped green onions inside the..."

John Serbell

"They just opened not too long ago, but their sandwiches are amazing! It's a terrific lunch spot that would fit right in on the Hill. Being off..."

Matt Best

"What a treat! Parma is a wonderful addition to Cherokee Street. The salad was as fresh and delicious as can be, the toasted ravioli was perfect as..."

Karen Van Buskirk

"If you are looking for authentic Italian don't miss Parm Pasta & Sandwich. Owner Sal Dippolito will always greet you with a smile and a good natured..."

Rosalie Graff

"Food was excellent. Had the meatball sandwich and pasta. Biggest drawback is the lack of seating. They had a couple of tables outside, but clearly..."

Anthony N.

"Tried them out for lunch yesterday. It was awesome. Great portions, very flavorful, and for a very reasonable price. This will be a top take out..."

Rex Hamilton

"Get the meatball sandwich. Served with house-made sauce on authentic thin-crusted Italian bread. It even comes with a side of pasta. Nothing else..."

Jason Deem

"had the best sandwich I've had in a while and they are super friendly!! EAT..."

Danielle Williams

"Great food at great..."

Rick Rea

Balducci's

"Great pizza!! Thin and thick crust. Very good house Italian dressing. Fresh warm bread if you ask for it. Wait staff are hit or miss - Tuesday night..."

Yvette Domke

"I always pass this place have never tried it. Today is national deep dish pizza day so figured what better time than now to try. Ordered for..."

Jeremias Correa

"A new favorite, hole-in-the-wall restaurant. Loved the dark wood and light strings. Service was great and prices reasonable. Food tasted very..."

fantmone

"Great service, great mom and pop type restaurant not a chain don't expect Flemings it isn't a Flemings but it is a great little place one of my new..."

Louis Pounds

"Small, quaint, inviting neighborhood place. Very good pasta at great prices. Even the entrees were well below those of "upscale" places that don't..."

Mark Zeman

"Homey, warm & cozy neighborhood pizza place has been a favorite of my family for 50 years! Great place to view sports like St. Louis Cardinals and..."

L. Lynch

"Food is good and ambiance is nice. The service crew are very accommodating to customers’ needs. Service was quick. I highly recommend the..."

Bella Giancola

"It's really decent place for eat. We ordered onion rings, combination salad and medium pizza those were really tasty. Also, reasonable price with..."

Ashok Chowdary

"This is a St Louis favorite, I grew up eating here and now it is a mandatory meal whenever I am in town. Took my family here for lunch on my first..."

John Radin

"The atmosphere at this restaurant is amazing. You get a casual feel and the staff are incredibly friendly. Their food was good but it could use a..."

Adam Shiyab

"Pizza was delicious, the sauce had just the right amount of sweetness/thickness! Hot and fresh as well! Awesome server, I had fresh coffee at 730pm..."

Carl Gaebe

"Love this place and have been going since I was little (20+ years ago). I went back the other day and was amazed they had not changed a single piece..."

Robert Schuster

"Amazing food, drinks, service, and ambiance! A must try in St...."

William Hoffmann

"It's hit or miss. Their pizza, meatballs, sandwiches, and salads are delicious. Their pasta was terrible. I ordered cannelloni and manicotti. I asked..."

Joe Nobody

"Wow! The food was amazing. We did take out. The deep pan pizza was traditional italian and superb. Thin crust was well seasoned and delicious. My son..."

Kristen Whiteford

"Great food and service. Very quaint atmosphere. They make their own wine, I personally did not try any but another guest in our party enjoyed a..."

Rhonda Marlo

"Delicious pizza.... Great StL style. The deep dish is..."

D Rok

Sauce On The Side

89/100 (2662 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"Liked it so much I went three times on my trip. Everything I tried was amazing so I don’t think you can go wrong. Great place to share a calzone..."

Stephanie C.

"Had Meat me in St Louie. Best calzone ever! Dough was soft. Meat was flavorful and cheese was perfect. The sauce on the side was meaty and perfect..."

Scott Hastings

"This place has one of the best calzone I’ve had in years. Fast, affordable and great service. The place is avant-garde style and the drink..."

Nelson Roman

"The staff is very kind and thoughtful. The atmosphere was exceptional. Food phenomenal. Awesome take on comfort foods. And good for you. Will be..."

Alice Ore

"I ordered the FattyB and was not disappointed. The ricotta cheese is so rich and creamy I would think they make it on site. Definitely try one of..."

Mike Smith

"I had held out on trying this place because I’m not a big bread fan and calzones are a lot of bread. I will say I was pleasantly surprised. The..."

Norma Arnold

"We weren’t having a great night and then found this place!!! First off the hostess-waiter-guy at the front (sorry I didn’t get your name) was..."

keri linam

"A co-worker recommended I try this place for the sheer size of the calzones! I decided to go with the Five-0 and it was a good call. It was cooked..."

Aaron J

"Guess what they use for the table number? Yes! Tarot card! Haha, I got a cup of 3!!! The food is kinda unique, it’s my first time having it. But I..."

Lourie Arc

"The food was tasty and the service was quick. I liked the outdoor seating area. When I said I was vegan, the server offered me a "Skinny V", a vegan..."

Stephen Hoover

Bartolino's South

88/100 (1492 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"In my first visit to Bartolino's, they rank really high among restaurants in the area. All the of the food was delicious. My only critique is that I..."

Chase Cuddy

"The food was very good. The service was excellent. I tried to eat all the food they served me and I couldn't do it. The portions are more than..."

Robert Harper

"The food was delicious and fresh. This is the second time I've been recently, and for some reason, you have to almost beg the servers for service...."

Cindy Lanczkowski

"Great atmosphere and quantity for the price. Felt the food took a while to come and the pasta was burning hot. Had to wait to cool it down but it was..."

Sneha C

"Forgot the drink I ordered but kept me full on water. Food was excellent. Had the Cajun salmon pasta. Not spicy but amazing flavor in the sauce and..."

Saphire Gowens

"OMG I cannot speak more highly of this restaurant. The cocktails are amazing. If you order any of the martinis they are well made and it’s really..."

Alexis Nicole

"Great old fashioned Had the stuffed mushrooms 🍄 - delicious. Very bright and perfectly cooked. The sole with crab was also very good and well..."

Sarah

"Chicken spiedini and chicken parm were really good. Always enjoy the salad 🥗 and bread 🍞. Had some good cocktails 🍸(bourbon sidecar,..."

Julie Creech

"I've lived in this city all my life never visited this restaurant I must say it is the best Italian food around. We had the banquet room staff super..."

Jessica Poss

"Met friends here for dinner. Place was very busy on a Friday night. Food was excellent! Live music on the patio outside of bar, so we sat outside for..."

bonnie monteleone

Favazza's

88/100 (4398 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Our experience was wonderful. Asked for seating on the patio and it was delightful. Our waiter, Brian, was fantastic. He guided us to an..."

Janell Hays Bednara

"This was my first time to the Hill and Favazza's was recommended by a complete stranger at a shop in St. Charles. I had the special and it was to die..."

Debbie Scott

"Great job serving a large party for a graduation meal. Very accommodating & excellent service & meal. And the patio on a nice evening? Incredible...."

Jackie Mafuli

"A beautiful Italian restaurant located on The Hill. The food was excellent and the service was outstanding. We had a mix of pasta, fish, and steak..."

Alexis Sanasarian

"I love their food, it is beyond delicious. Their staff is always very professional and accommodating. We have never had a bad experience of any kind..."

Cathy Carnaghi Walker

"We love Favazza's! Enjoyed a lovely dinner celebrating our 27th wedding anniversary. The toasted ravioli is perfection! My husband enjoyed the..."

Lou Sears

"Amazing food, great service, very friendly waiter (Brian), would highly..."

Carrie Barrile Anderson

"A great dinning experience. The staff is professional..the atmosphere is outstanding as is the quality of the food. I HIGHLY recommend Favazza's for..."

Bob Pedigo

"Took two very special friends to Favaaza’s for lunch on Tuesday. It was an early Mother’s day celebration of these two dear friends. Our meals..."

Christine Lofstedt

"Great place great food. Sat on the patio and enjoyed the fireplace and conversation. Go. Eat...."

Dean Schardan

"Excellent food, great service with a crowd and love that ambience of the patio with the..."

Sandy Simac Barry

"My favorite Italian place on the Hill. Our rehearsal dinner was there and Rose Of the Hill wedding 2003. We go back regularly, it is an Amazing place..."

Eileen Forneris McKeon

"We went for lunch on a cold day! My tortellini was excellent as I had them make a pink sauce for it. The steak sandwich was worth the money. The..."

Glenna Huie

"My wife and I celebrated Valentines Day and our little granddaughter Ayda’s 5th Birthday. The food was perfect our waiter and staff made the..."

Albert H Baker

"Favazza's Italian restaurant is a timeless gem, standing strong since 1978. The authenticity of their Italian cuisine is a journey for the taste..."

Richard S

"It was unseasonably chilly today, and we enjoyed our lunch on the patio. Our server, Lauren, was knowledgeable and attentive. The food, as always,..."

carsy1219

"A charming St Louis Hill Italian restaurant with a nice selection of dishes and plenty of seating for groups. The cannelloni was recommended and..."

Kathy Phillips

"Really enjoyed this place. Food was fantastic, location was nice, the outdoor patio area is really neat. Star missing for service, didn’t get a..."

Calob P

"You can’t go wrong with Italian on The Hill on The Hill in St. Louis and Favazza’s is a most stop spot. The atmosphere and the food are..."

Beau Laughlin

"While the bread & butter and pasta didn't quite impress me, the chicken special was truly exceptional and left me pleasantly surprised. The tiramisu..."

Penny Marie

"Service was really good. Food was as recommended by the waitress and her recommendation was good. I came to the hill area headed on recommendation..."

Aditya Ganesh

"great food service and atmosphere 👌🏻 👍 👏. the amaretto pie was the best pie i have ever had. so dang..."

J M

"This was actually our first time at an authentic Italian restaurant and I must say it, we will definitely be back. For about the same price you’d..."

Enes Marakovic

"Wonderful Italian place on the Hill, food as always was superb, had meat ball mostaccioli and my dinning companion had one of the seafood special...."

Jakob Barker

I Fratellini

"This may be one of my favorite spots to dine....so romantic and quaint. Service was excellent and food was amazing. Make a reservation because they..."

Terri Ferguson Beaubien

"Such a cool place. Great ombionce. Just an all around cool place with great food. Go..."

Martin White

"Celebrated our 30th Anniversay at I Fratellini. It was a perfect evening made better by their great service and fantastic food and wine! Will..."

Mary Verseput Neubauer

"Amazing decor! The food and service was OUTSTANDING. We enjoyed our anniversary here. You have to make a reservation because it is always busy. I..."

Marnie Sizemore

"Fantastic lunch. The cucumber appetizer and the endive wrapped with prosciutto appetizer are pretty amazing. Ask for Jesse as a server. He's..."

Jay Hanks

"Wonderful food, cute and quaint space. Will definitely come back..."

Melly Mel

"Excellent food. Fabulous service and awesome..."

Sara Tupper

"Great Food, Great staff! One of Jerri's favorite restaurants in..."

Michael Schoenbein

"My favorite St Louis restaurant! Lobster pasta never..."

Melissa Clark

"I have eaten at I Fratellini 543 times....it's always..."

Keith R. Manzer

"Excellent, food, service,..."

Julie Volmert

"Great atmosphere, food and location. Perfect for a romantic dinner. Will go again..."

Ryan Puhlmann

"Absolutely incredible! Excellent meal. Excellent atmosphere. I will be..."

Ken Abendschein

"The atmosphere, people and the food make I Fratellini a wonderful place to enjoy a meal with family and..."

Ray Chiostri

"Such a lovely environment. My friend is a regular visitor of this restaurant and she suggested we celebrated my birthday here. I am glad I agreed..."

CHI

"Decadent Italian. I enjoyed the tagliatelle, while others in my party enjoyed the trout, duck, and salmon. Everyone was delighted by their dish. So..."

Martha Valenta

"Why does no one talk about I Fratellini? The only logical reason I can think of is that all the other publications and blogs want to keep this gem..."

WhiskeyAndSoba

"Romantic!. I love I Fratellini. My Fiance and I go here for dinner frequently. The Lamb is the best in town but really everything we have eaten has..."

Stlouisjuliegirl

"We had a fabulous meal, food was excellent. Our server seemed a bit put off that we brought our 7 yr old daughter who is a very seasoned diner with..."

Jennifer S Cantrell

"Must go!!! It was absolutely amazing- perfect for date night. Food is GREAT and atmosphere is great. Staff is nice and attentive. No complaints..."

Ctrain

"A new favorite. Atmosphere, service and food was Great! Felt like a NYC tucked away restaurant. Loved..."

Sandy Hawkins Counts

"Went for dinner on a Saturday night. The food was fantastic! My boyfriend says it is equal quality to the Signature dining at Disney. The lobster..."

Lil_shorty_b

"Wonderful experience!. Went to I Fratellini for a birthday dinner, everything was wonderful! The duck is amazing as well as the Lobster Ravioli. Our..."

Ljo

"Aces. Wow - in my experience Clayton has MUCH better Italian than the Hill! Loved our lunch experience here. High end/not cheap for a..."

WingManNate

"Great pasta dishes!. My friend and I ordered the goat cheese ravioli and the lasagna, which was the daily special. Ravioli was just ok, way too much..."

Corinn45

"Best Duck Breast in St. Louis. This place is almost impossible to find, We drove by twice. There is nothing but a black sign on the building to..."

Paul

"My mother-in-law took me and my daughters here for dinner tonight. It was nothing short of fantastic. The food, the wine, and the service were..."

Foodieincincy

"Love this Restaurant. This is a great italian restaurant. Everything is made with the freshiest ingredients with good flavor. i love their pasta is..."

Foodie

"A little gem.. I LOVE I Fratellini. First, the staff is professional and well rounded; this is because the owner herself (Zoe) is so great. The..."

Primo

"One of my favorite St. Louis restaurants! Cozy but pretty and amazing..."

Courtney Wheeler Knowles

"Best kept secret! Roasted beet and goat cheese salad is amazing! Great place for a date..."

Megan

"I love the atmosphere-it makes me feel like I'm in a restaurant in Europe... Very intimate. Marvelous attention to..."

Suz E Q

"A hidden gem in a quaint neighborhood business district on the outskirts of Downtown, Clayton-- our party of three had one of the best meals at this..."

Michael Powers

"Five star treatment, along with mouthwatering, delicious, stunningly plated food in a cozy, romantic setting is what you'll find at I Fratellini. We..."

Lobo L.

"Found my way to I Fratellini while I was in St. Louis for work last week. Easily the best place I’ve been to in St. Louis and will be back. The..."

Jennifer Hewett

"Simply fantastic. Superb service. Excellent food. Great location. Can't get a better romantic..."

Joseph Jacob

"Exceptional service, lovely setting, great food. Had the roasted artichoke appetizer, the lasagna, and the rack of lamb. All were excellent. Nice..."

Liz Deken

"Excellent food, and the service was exceptional, make sure to save room for coffee/cappuccino/latte/etc to go with..."

Jimbo Collins

"I have never been disappointed while having lunch or dining at I Fratellini. The food, regardless of what I order, is consistently outstanding! The..."

Yvonne Greenwood

"WE stopped by here on advice from a local friend, while visiting family in town. What a pleasant and surprising time we had at this..."

Dean Roepke

"Visited for an anniversary meal while in St. Louis for the weekend. Delicious selection of Italian food with fascinating chef specials. Treated us to..."

Benjamin Schwantes

"Excellent food and the service was perfection. We took along our infant daughter since we didn't have a sitter. When the manager saw our food had..."

Rachel Hagen

"We enjoyed a fantastic Italian dinner last night. We really needed a break and the restaurant was just adorable. The food was fantastic and our..."

Jim Hacking

"Tonight was our first dining experience at I Fratellini. I can now say this is my favorite restaurant in St. Louis. The food and service are..."

Jamie Simon

"I Fratellini has become our go-to place for a nice dinner without the kids. The food is consistently great, though perhaps some dishes could use..."

Patrick Wilson

"As a local guide and a modern cooking specialist I have been in many many restaurants in the area and this place is just the best! O.M.G. I loved the..."

Sahar z

"I Fratellini was an excellent experience. Friendly and attentive staff. A beautiful but cozy warm brick interior and delicious Italian dining. We..."

Nick O-lass

"My wife and I had a great experience at I Fratellini. The food was excellent and our server David did a great job. We will be back and I'm looking..."

Robert Anderson

Pizzeria Da Gloria

88/100 (1259 ratings)

Angelo's

"As far restaurants attached to a hotel... it's not a bad place. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Our bartender was Ruthie who was..."

jeje43

"The loaded fries were over cooked but not lacking in flavor. The chicken parm was also over cooked and greasy. I wasn't able to eat it, but the..."

Dena Cabral

"Came here for the lunch special and dessert. It was recommended to me while visiting The Arch that I try toasted ravioli. My pictures don’t do it..."

B.A.P.

"We stopped by after visiting the arch, looking for a place to take young children. The food was alright; I opted for a burger, but I'm sure their..."

Victoria Wolverton

"Very good food, pretty laid back environment, prices were very fair. I got the toasted ravioli and seafood linguine and both were delicious. The..."

Kim Grose

"I was pleasantly surprised by this place. My family was going to see the Arch and we had a little over an hour before our time. We came here to eat..."

Ryan Dymek

"I have not seen my husband ask to see the cook since we were on our honeymoon over 26 years ago. He loved the food and for him to compliment the..."

Diana Swinson

"Food was decent. I would say lunch entrees were a little bit too heavy. I probably would have been happy with much less pasta on the chicken pasta..."

Andrea Hoang

"I had some reservations about eating at a restaurant in a hotel, but this was perfect for us traveling several hours and stopping at the Arch. For..."

Eric Wyant

"Very convenient after a visit to the Arch; nice view of the Arch from the table. A bit pricey but superb service. Shared a 12" pizza and large..."

Michael/Dawn Welch

"I was in town for a conference. I stopped at Angelos for lunch, then dinner two days after. I admit I wasn't very adventurous, but when I like..."

chinaclipper1

"The food was amazing. We got cheese garlic and got a bowl of Alfredo sauce to dip it in. It was great. My daughter got a Ribey sandwich on Garlic..."

Brian Bryant

"Had dinner last night with my boyfriend, the serve was great, she was very attentive and helpful. We ordered the cajun shrimp, garlic bread and..."

Daniela Strother

"Had a great experience here with my fiancé. The bartenders were very nice. We were indecisive on what we wanted to drink so the ladies started..."

Tayler Warren

"Server Erica was fantastic. Perfectly attentitive without being annoying (too many servers these days hover and pester, she was perfect, there when..."

Nicole Tiell

"Looking for a refuge from the crowds, shocking prices or too loud bars elsewhere we happened on their side entrance and were very happy with our..."

David Wojtowicz

Cunetto House Of Pasta

87/100 (2697 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing menu with tons of options—it's difficult to choose! It is best to visit on a weeknight or be prepared to wait as this restaurant does not..."

Jakob Barker

"Not the fanciest interior, but the pasta was entirely delicious. If you're looking for great pasta look no further. I had a creamy veggie pasta and..."

Michelle Brown

"Excellent food, service and prices! Nice environment with fresh bread and butter at the table. My personal favorite was the Tutto in seafood broth..."

Missi Rochman

"A true hidden gem in the Hill. Food is delicious and priced perfectly for the portions. Highly recommend an order of garlic cheese..."

Dustin James

"On the recommendation of a co-worker, my wife and I ate at Cunetto recently. We were prepared for a wait, but with it being a weekday we only waited..."

Andrew Peake

"I can not say enough good things about this place! My husband said it’s not the best Italian food he has ever had, but the best FOOD he ever had!!!..."

Lindsay Jones

"Reasonably priced, great service, generous portions. The best toasted raviolis... most toasted raviolis are pretty good, but the meat and marina..."

Jennifer Adams Kimble

"Delicious, authentic Italian cuisine. Spaghetti and meatballs are my go to, but their menu has much to choose from. There's almost always a short..."

Miriam Simonsen

"The service and food are great, but the place needs an..."

Phillip Klohr

"Great dining experience. Love their pasta sauce. Prices are not too high. Love this place. Update four years later, 2022, still good food and..."

Priscilla Klaas

"I really liked this place. The prices weren’t overly expensive and it doesn’t look like it but the pasta is really filling and there’s a lot of..."

stupefy

"Great place to get the best Italian food. Highly..."

Bharat Verma

"Cunetto’s was incredible! Easily some of the best Italian food we’ve ever eaten. Everything was made to perfection, and the sauce and spice..."

Sam Buck

"Incredible menu with many choices - hard to decide what to order! This restaurant does not take reservations so either come on a week night, or be..."

Erica Neier

"My favorite Italian on the hill!!! Its not just the food its the ambiance and the people who own it and work there that make it such a great..."

Lori C.

"Prices were good, portions are great, the house salad is an obvious local favorite and I see why. (has meat unless you ask for none) the cheesy..."

Ani Corless

Jj Twigs

"Pretty good food:It was a Sunday evening and just starting to get busy.I ordered up a beef sandwich and it comes with veggies on it ,..."

Two Hour Lunch Guy's

"This is a great little restaurant. The food is always pretty good and the service is satisfactory. I recommend trying the fried pickles. I get them..."

Geoffrey Crowley

"We had group of 8 for lunch. I had beef and sausage combo sandwich with onion rings. Others had lunch pizza specials, grilled chicken breast..."

Dean B

"This place is sooo cozey and kind of exclusive. Super clean and the design is nice too. Outside patio area reasonable size for groups of people. The..."

Jamell Lewis

"Great pizza, local business. Service was fast, and helpful. Waitress Nina was on top of serving us as well as giving us a couple suggestions. I dont..."

Rob OBryan

"Cozy atmosphere and delicious pizza. Double-decker pizza is a must-try, very tasty Thin crust pizza was also very..."

Anastasiia Balakhan

"The burgers are very good. We ordered 3 different types and all were very tasty, fresh and not greasy. A couple of our group remarked about the..."

Ray Mayginnes

"Awesome place! They have amazing food and cold beer. Great family vibe from staff and customers! The Spaghetti and meatballs..."

Deb Ransom

"Good stuff, had the Super Mario with the added mushrooms + onions. Very tasty thin crust pizza and loaded with toppings. Trashed wings for an..."

Zage Torino

"If you want to try a different style of pizza this is the place to go. Choose from any of the double stacked Pizza's and you can't go wrong. Seasoned..."

Christian Feinberg

"Food is always so great! We love this..."

Justine Green

"A couple of months ago, I had some out of town visitors, and I wanted to treat them to something typically St Louis. I planned to take them to Imo's,..."

Charlie M

"Went there for dinner with the family it was good service was..."

Don Clinton

"I always forget how good this bar food is! The place was mostly empty for some reason?!! The food was good (amazing buffalo chicken wrap) and the..."

Catherine Grindel

"Delicious food and great..."

Marla Gaddy

"The food is always exceeding my expectations!! The pizza is always perfect, the dough is just the right thickness to let the toppings be the star of..."

Chelsea Rose

"So, JJ Twig's isn't your average ordinary bar/pizza joint. Been here a few times, live near by, and always enjoyed the pizza. The also have Hank's..."

Chris Wiwczaroski

"My experience was great! The staff was friendly and their double decker pizza idea was very original. I ordered the nickel city pizza, which is their..."

Robert Hearnes

"Loved the Southside Pride double decker. Would definitely recommend to a..."

Adam Taylor

Feraro's Jersey Style Pizza

Gian-tony's On The Hill

87/100 (1463 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place is my favorite restaurant in St. Louis. Food is incredible. Management and service is top shelf. Dionna was great to work with for our..."

Matthew John

"Everything about this place is wonderful! I had the lobster ravioli, which was the best I have ever had! The tiramisu was to die..."

Angie Speers

"Five dinners all exceptionally delicious, our waiter, David, was attentive, timely and he was excellent. The calamari fritti was perfect, great..."

Benjamin Delano

"food was delish and the service was superb. very attentive. lobster ravioli was..."

Karen Vach

"Definitely one of my favorite places on The Hill! There was a group or people there visiting from Northern Italy and we thoroughly enjoyed meeting..."

Kelly Barlow

"One of the best Italian restaurants in St. Louis! Staff is always friendly and accommodating and food is GREAT! We’ve had multiple parties here..."

Carrie Hefley Gurley

"The food was fabulous! The service was exceptional! Traveled from Nashville, TN and was well worth the..."

Helen Baker

"Top notch restaurant. If you like good food, but love great service with dinner, this is the place for..."

Joel Meyer

"Awesome atmosphere and our waiter was top notch! My birthday dinner was..."

Melanie Elliott

"Cool place fancy but not stuffy! Great food and the bartender was on point!..."

Tim May

"My fav place to eat on the hill hands down. Great staff and amazing..."

David Temares

"Excellent food and even better service. If you are in St Louis and want a local Italian experience, this is your..."

Robert Smith

"I met Tony when I was a flight attendant...he handed me his business card as he deplaned and said to visit him...his restaurant did not disappoint at..."

Brigette Bailey-Ryden

"From fumé blanc, to salad to carbonara, the food was wonderful. Service was great and watching the sun set as we finished dinner made a great dinner..."

Dawn Noelle

"One of the best in the business!! Great food and the beat service. Always know what I’m having before i sit..."

Brad Blankenship

"Old school Italian ... Chicken & Eggplant Parmesan ... Toasted Ravioli ... the food was very good ... Ray, the bartender, was outstanding ... I ate..."

Tim Noonen

"One of THE BEST authentic Sicilian Style restaurants in St. Louis. Fabulous cannelloni and seafood dishes. Love their food here, this time I had..."

Donna C

"This is my family's go to restaurant in The Hill when in St. Louis. Being part Italian (from the NYC metro area) I seek out delicious Italian..."

Leonard Caponegro

"Made reservations for dinner before the Garden Glow. Rosario was great and made our reservation to help accommodate our Glow time. The restaurant was..."

Dave Goewert

"Best Boulognese sauce I've eaten in 30 years outside my own home. Caesar dressing was fresh, correct, and delicious. Ravioli was tasty..."

Sara Kambouris

"This place is a bit erie inside due to the dim lighting. The food is EXPENSIVE we came for dinner and for 6 ravioli yep that’s right SIX lobster..."

Rachel Sullivan

"I did take out, so I did not get to experience the atmosphere. The service was excellent, and the food was good. Ordered the soup and a house salad,..."

Kathryn Oosterhuis

"One of the Hill's excellent, authentic Italian restaurants. The recipes are distinctive and flavor rich, and it is a relaxing and comfortable..."

Mark Zeman

"Phenomenal night out , traveling from Milwaukee for Pearl Jam concert we wanted a nice local Italian restaurant experience. This did not disappoint,..."

Mike Strangfeld

"We went as a group of 12 and thoroughly enjoyed our meals and the..."

Emily

"Fairly good. Located in the hill, an Italian enclave in St. Louis known for the Italian culture and cuisine. Cross walks, fire hydrants and more are..."

Robert Guardino

"Very cool atmosphere. The fried raviolis were great. Staff was very..."

jeremy kennison

"Wish I could give more stars. Really. I had the Pasta Con Scallops made spicy. Absolutely killer. My girlfriend had Seafood Ravioli. Really good. ..."

Andy Inzerillo

"The restuarant is very nice inside. Outside sitting was perfectly placed for comfort. The waiter and waitresses were quick on filling up glasses,..."

Jennifer Rucker

"One of my favorites on The Hill. Still has that old fashion Italian restaurant feel and the food is always delicious. One of the few places you can..."

Matt Alvino

Nova Cafe

87/100 (1138 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I can't say enough about this hidden gem. It is some of the best Mediterranean food I've ever had, and the staff is definitely native to it. I had..."

Barry Parsons

"The best place where you will be treated as you want and deserve while you relax eating the delicious food and listening to the choosen music , i..."

Gri Gor

"Delicious food and excellent service. This place has the best baklava in St...."

Audrey Segrue

"If you haven't already eaten here, you need to eat here! Fresh ingredients put together with love. One of the best meals I've ever had and such..."

Suzanne Jackson

"The best gyro and greek frape in town. The food is fresh and people are very nice especially the sweet lady the owner. You feel like you are in..."

Petar Dimitrov

"Best cafe in South St. Louis' Princeton Heights Neighborhood. Great gyros, paninis, oregano fries, & versions of spanakopita. The staff is super..."

Ken Williams

"Awesome food! So far I have tried the seafood tiropita, cucumber feta appetizer, nova gyro and Baklava and all of it was delicious. Highly..."

Diane Armstrong

"Cafe Nova’s staff is phenomenal. They know what real customer service is. I ordered through Grubhub and due to errors on the menu through their..."

Jeremy Mapp

"The gyros, salad, falafel and saganaki were excellent! Friendly, attentive service. Daniel did a great job as the only..."

Kelly Kraemer

"I went here with my sister for an afternoon lunch. The decor is very welcoming and relaxing. This place makes their own ketchup and tzatziki sauce...."

Delainey Maughs

"Absolutely amazing place to eat and drink coffee. So happy I found this place. The lady that runs most of the show is super nice and very sweet I..."

Ermin Velagic

"Ive been there twice now and the food and service is great! Get an order of french fries they wont..."

Kijakazi Waddell

"The falafel and baklava are to die for! It's amazing having it so close to the..."

Jill Pisarek

"Excellent food and service. Owner Katrina treats everyone like family! The best Caprese Salad, Cucumber tools and mushrooms,..."

Laurie Marie Martin

"~*The outdoor area is super cute and inviting. I really loved the food. The caprese salad and salmon bruschetta were great. I really liked the..."

R Robertson

"We had a wonderful meal on the patio. Food was tasty and well made and the atmosphere was fantastic. Great for a casual meal and talking with..."

Larry Jost

"The food here is amazing! The service was fast and the people were very nice. The place was clean. Overall there is nothing bad to say about the..."

Al Morg

"Great place to eat healthy! I got their Mediterranean platter and it was delicious. 4 people and easily eat that. I also ordered their grilled salmon..."

Bharat Verma

"The food was amazing, service was outstanding. We will be coming back every time we come to St...."

Robert Estes

"Plenty of space allowed for SD. Great place for a nice cool evening out . Although, I did not notice any background mood music. My favorite is the..."

Rob

"First time visiting Cafe Nova and was immediately impressed with the beautiful manicured Mediterranean garden. We decided to sit outside since the..."

Mike Breitenstein

"Excellent Mediterranian food with superb presentation -- it's like it should be served in a picture frame. The service is solid, and the setting is..."

Mark Zeman

"Food was good and plentiful. Servers were very nice, but not fully accurate. An up charged item was added (feta on a gyro) that was declined during..."

Matthew Westra

"Lovely ambiance and outdoor seating. The food was fresh and good. They seemed understaffed, but staff was pleasant and..."

nishe abellana

"My dog was not very well behaved here, and the staff were saints for putting up with him! The food was amazing, too. It also has a large beautiful..."

Anna Chott

"Our favorite Mediterranean restaurant in STL! Great food always and you can tell they put love into their food. My favorite is the grilled chicken..."

Claire Conroy

"The atmosphere is so cozy and warm I almost don’t want to share a review! But, I want everyone to enjoy this place just as much as I..."

Ej Dubb

"I do not know all the details since I was not the one who called, for what they did for my brothers wedding was above and beyond. The food was great..."

Daniel Wyman

"luvly patio, tasty bites...gnat got in my wine but they replaced it...food was very well seasoned...i loved the crispy wings..."

Samira Ak0k0

"I am a huge fan of this place which is why my most recent experience was so disappointing. I made a reservation for a large party of 12 for lunch..."

Lorri Holtgrieve

"Went on a date night and loved it. Crispy fries with a oregano flair, husband couldn't stop talking about the Italian burger, and staff was super..."

Katie Baxter

"I came here with my family for lunch. Met the mom and son team. Food was good but a but bland tasting. FRIES were a hit ! Salad tasted great. The..."

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