Categories: Restaurants
St. Louis Pizza
Author: Anne Makeever, Jennifer R. Rolf, and Alecia Warren
St. Louis-style pizza is thin and crisp, usually cut into squares, and topped with provel cheese. It's not the only game in town though – other types of pizza are just as easy to find. Check out our guide to the best pizza in St. Louis .
Sample a slice of the “real” St. Louis at Rigazzi's (4945 Daggett, 314-772-4900). A long-time favorite for casual dinners on The Hill, it serves pizza (its St. Louis-style pizza was voted one of the USA 's best pizzas by Bon Appetit Magazine) with its famous “frozen fishbowl” – a huge goblet of ice cold beer.
Website:www.rigazzis.com .
At Guido's Pizzeria & Tapas ( 5046 Shaw Avenue , 314-771-4900), delicious pizza and Italian staples are offered. The owners came here from Madrid and established smaller pizza restaurants around town before they fell in love with their current location on Shaw Avenue . Guido's extensive hours of operation (seven days a week) and convenient location adjacent to I-44 make it the perfect stop after a day at the nearby Missouri Botanical Garden or following a game at the new Busch Stadium.
Balducci's Winefest ( 12527 Bennington Pl. , 314-576-5024) is a tucked-away restaurant in the West Port area of St. Louis with hearty Italian fare and house-bottled wine. More like a wine grotto than anything else, the dining room is decorated to celebrate the harvesting of the grape and all that that entails. If you've not yet tried the local version of thin crust pizza, do so here. These pies are quintessentially St. Louis . Other menu favorites include white bean chili, cannelloni and lasagna.
Farotto's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria ( 9525 Manchester Rd. , 314-962-0048) is a long-time favorite with local residents. In addition to St. Louis style pizza, the menu offers a large selection of pastas, plus several entrée and sandwich choices.
Website: www.farottos.com .
A family favorite, Dewey's Pizza ( 124 North Kirkwood Road , 314-821-7474) offers pizza with a light thin crust and a heap of toppings in a trendy atmosphere. Although the menu includes original salads and massive calzones, most popular are - of course - the pizzas. Choose between your favorite toppings or from Dewey's menu of specialty pizzas. The restaurant also brings in coffee and tea from Kaldi's, the coffee and tea source preferred by many locals.
Website: www.deweyspizza.com .
The pizza at Vito's ( 3515 Lindell Blvd. , 314-534-VITO) makes a perfect pre-theatre or pre-concert dinner, given the restaurant's proximity to the Fox, Powell Hall, Jazz St. Louis, and The Sheldon. There are interesting pasta dishes and appetizers, but the main attraction is the pizza. If you like thick crust, order Sicilian style pizza.
Website: www.vitosstl.com .
Check out places of interest near St. Louis Pizza:
Balducci's Winefest
12527 Bennington Pl.,
Maryland Heights, MO 63146
Grab a glass of wine and enjoy an Italian feast at this small restaurant in the Westport area that serves up Italian and American bites.
Charlie Gitto's Downtown
207 N. 6th Street,
St. Louis, MO 63101
From the same family that brought you fine Italian dining on the Hill, Charlie Gitto's Downtown brings together a different element than its other two restaurants, situated between the Edward Jones Dome and Busch Stadium.
Dewey's Pizza
124 N. Kirkwood Road,
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Dewey's Pizza focuses almost solely on its namesake food, offering specialty pizzas with exotic ingredients you won't get from the standard delivery boys.
Dewey's Pizza
559 North and South St.,
St. Louis, MO 63130
Dewey's Pizza is aptly named--aside from calzones and some salads, this place specializes in gourmet pizzas, with heaps of topping choices and uncommon ingredients to satisfy even the most curious culinary taste.
Guido's Pizzeria and Tapas
5046 Shaw Avenue ,
St. Louis, MO 63110
In the mood to make your dining experience an adventure? Try a taste of authentic Spanish tapas, like homemade empanadas or Jamon Serrano. Italian staples like pizza are offered as well, and Guido's is well-known for its delicious Sangria.
Imo's Pizza
7359 Forsyth,
St. Louis, MO 63105
Original St. Louis sytle pizza on a thin crust, heaped to the edges with toppings.
Joanie's Pizzeria
804 Russell Blvd.,
St. Louis, MO 63104
The "To-Go" branch of Joanie's Pizzeria, right down the street.
Katie's Pizzeria
6611 Clayton Rd.,
St. Louis, MO 63117
Katie's Pizzeria puts a gourmet twist on plain old pizza, using fresh ingredients for their personal-sized pies.
Mia Rosa
4501 Manchester Ave.,
St. Louis, MO 63110
Mia Rosa is a local Italian restaurant featuring coastal cuisine.
Pi Restaurant
6144 Delmar Blvd.,
St. Louis, MO 63112
The finest in artisan pizza, offering gourmet toppings in unusual arrangements.
Racanelli's New York Pizzeria
6655 Delmar Blvd.,
St. Louis, MO 63130
Racanelli's Pizzeria delivers New York-style flavor with St. Louis prices, giving customers huge slices of classic pie covered in melted cheese, and offering a variety of specialty pies as well.
Rearn Thai
7910 Bonhomme Ave.,
St. Louis, MO 63105
Award-winning Thai cuisine in the Clayton neighborhood.
Rigazzi's
4945 Daggett Avenue,
St. Louis, MO 63110
A long-time beloved Italian eatery on the Hill, noted for its fishbowl beer glasses and delectible pizzas.
Salvatores Pizza & Pasta
4139 Old Highway 94 South,
St. Peters, MO 63304
Located on Old Highway 94, the family can taste a bit of Italy with an assortment of pasta and pizza.
Sam's Steakhouse
1025 Gravois Rd.,
St. Louis, MO 63123
Open nightly at 5 p.m., Sam's Steakhouse offers all types of steak: tenderloin, porterhouse, New York strip, chicken, veal, seafood, and a filet & lobster combination.
SanSai Japanese Grill
20 Allen Avenue,
St. Louis, MO 63119
Enjoy Japanese food that is fresh and fast. Grilled options and child menus available.
The Stable Brew House
1821 Cherokee St.,
St. Louis, MO 63118
The Stable is a local brewhouse dedicated to finely-crafted beers in a warm, inviting, local atmosphere.
Vito's Trattoria
3515 Lindell Boulevard,
St. Louis, MO 63103
Located near St. Louis University, the popular lunch buffet and menu items include pizza, salad and pasta. The food is plentiful, the service is quick and vegetarian options are available.
The Stable Brew House
1821 Cherokee St.,
St. Louis, MO 63118
The Stable is a local brewhouse dedicated to finely-crafted beers in a warm, inviting, local atmosphere.
St. Louis Blues
1401 Clark Avenue,
St. Louis, MO 63103
The puck drops and it's a race on ice. The Blues are St. Louis's official team of the National Hockey League.
St. Louis Rams
901 N. Broadway,
St. Louis, MO 63101
Set, hike--the St. Louis Rams have been the city's official team of the National Football League for more than 70 years. The team plays at the indoor Edward Jones Dome from August until December.
