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 has been nationally recognized as one of the finest Italian St. Louis restaurants by Zagat, AAA and "The Oprah Winfrey Show." 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
www.giovannisonthehill.com
Zia's Restaurant
Zia's Restaurant serves delicious pasta dishes, entrees and world-famous salad dressing. The upscale casual dining restaurant has a full wine list as well as traditional Italian cuisine. It has been in St. Louis for over 20 years and is a reasonably priced, casual restaurant known for its friendly service, cozy atmosphere and delicious food.
Zia's Restaurant
5256 Wilson Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-0020
www.zias.com
Gioia's Deli On the Hill
Gioia's Deli On the Hill is an authentic Italian delicatessen offering hot homemade salami and roast beef sandwiches. Salads, soups and side items are also available. It is often chosen by local voters as the best delicatessen for its salami that is made fresh daily.
Gioia's Deli
1934 Macklind Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-9410
www.gioiasdeli.com
Rigazzi's Restaurant
Rigazzi's Restaurant is a family-owned restaurant serving frozen "fish bowls" of draft beer, pizza, sandwiches and pastas. It 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.
Rigazzi's Restaurant
4945 Daggett Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 772-4900
www.saucemagazine.com/rigazzis
Charlie Gitto's Italian Restaurant
Charlie Gitto's Italian Restaurant a fine dining experience, best known for its house-made salad dressing, shrimp appetizer, penne borghese (pasta prepared in pink cognac sauce) and filet of beef tenderloin Siciliano. Fresh Neapolitan pizzas are available, as is a large wine list filled with international varieties.
Charlie Gitto's Italian Restaurant
5226 Shaw Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 772-8898
www.charliegittos.com
Gian-Tony's Ristorante
Gian-Tony's Ristorante is an elegant restaurant boasting a true "Sicilian" dining experience. It offers 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 reasonable prices.
Gian-Tony's Ristorante
5356 Daggett Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 772-4893
www.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.
