Mama Campisi's Restaurante
Mama Campisi's Restaurante offers traditional Italian dishes and pizza. It features a wide array of fish, veal and seafood dishes in addition to pastas and homemade meatballs. The restaurant is famous for its accidental invention of toasted ravioli, a St. Louis favorite first sampled by Joe Garagiola's older brother at this historic location. Visited by many lunch diners and the location for family dinners, Mama Campisi's is considered an institution by locals.
Mama Campisi's Restaurante
2132 Edwards Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-3100
mamacampisis.com
Milo's Bocce Garden
Milo's Bocce Garden is a fun casual dining restaurant frequented for more than just the food--its outdoor Bocce gardens provide entertainment as well. While some nights are Bocce league nights, other nights are for family play and allow guests to eat and drink as they play Bocce Ball outside. A variety of wines and beer are offered, as are traditional Italian foods and pizza including local favorite toasted ravioli. The restaurant is open year-round for lunch and dinner; Bocce Ball is offered seasonally.
Milo's Bocce Garden
5201 Wilson at Marconi
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-0468
milosboccegarden.com
Giovanni's On the Hill
Giovanni's On the Hill is a fine dining restaurant that has been serving food in St. Louis for over 30 years. The restaurant is a location often reserved for special occasions by locals and often frequented by tourists, as it is nationally recognized as one of the finest Italian St. Louis restaurants by Zagat and AAA. It was also featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show and has been visited by many different traveling celebrities. The menu offers chicken, beef and seafood entrees as well as handmade pasta dishes and elegant appetizers.
Giovanni's On the Hill
5201 Shaw Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 772-5958
giovannisonthehill.com
Rigazzi's Restaurant
Rigazzi's Restaurant is a family-owned restaurant locally known for its "frozen fish bowls" of draft beer. It also serves legendary pizza, sandwiches and pastas and is the oldest restaurant in The Hill neighborhood, having been in business for over 50 years. The restaurant has been cited in Bon Appetit magazine as having one of the top 10 pizzas in the United States and boasts over 200 menu items. A visit to Rigazzi's is a must for a beer, appetizer or meal when dining on The Hill.
Rigazzi's Restaurant
4945 Daggett Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 772-4900
saucemagazine.com/rigazzis
Favazza's Restaurant
Favazza's Restaurant serves traditional Italian fare including pastas, salads and steak and chicken entrees. It is perhaps best known for its homemade lasagna, house salad and "Favazza's Gourmet Appetizer," a platter of house-made appetizer favorites. Favazzas specializes in serving large groups and families, and is often the location for rehearsal dinners and family parties in one of its many private dining rooms.
Favazza's Restaurant
5201 Southwest Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63139
(314) 772-4454
favazzas.com
Gian-Tony's Ristorante
Gian-Tony's Ristorante is an elegant restaurant on Daggett Avenue in the heart of the Hill. It boasts a true "Sicilian" dining experience, offering a variety of hearty chicken, veal and fish entrees. Salads and appetizers are also available, as are homemade pastas and a full bar. Gian-Tony's menu was developed by the executive chef of a local fine dining restaurant; the result is an array of dishes at very reasonable prices.
Gian-Tony's Ristorante
5356 Daggett Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 772-4893
gian-tonys.com
About The Author
Kendall Olsen has been writing for over 20 years, is a UM-St. Louis Gateway Writing Project Fellow and has published instructional materials with McDonald Publishing Company. She holds an Ed.S in educational technology, an M.Ed in secondary English curriculum and instruction, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education and a Bachelor of Art in art history from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
