Photography by Kevin A. Roberts
Turtle Mac & Cheese at Stone Turtle
This article appears in St. Louis Magazine's 2020 Dining Guide, published alongside the December issue. Written from an insider's point of view by SLM's dining team, it’s an essential compendium of more than 500 restaurants across the metro region. (The information was current at press time, in late October, though be sure to call ahead or research online as many restaurants' operations have changed frequently during the pandemic.)
Anthonino’s Taverna
Italian/Greek. The menu includes killer T-ravs, hand-tossed pizzas, fresh pastas, sandwiches, salads, and gyros. Dine-in, pickup, delivery. 2225 Macklind, 314-773-4455, anthoninos.com. $$
Bartolino’s
See “Multiple Locations.”
Brew Hub Taproom
Brewery. Brew Hub’s where you can find the full house-aged small-batch shebang. Try a flight of tacos, dips, or kebabs, with beers to match. Pickup. 5656 Oakland, 314-833-5453, tapbrewhub.com. $$
Carnivore
Steakhouse. The Hill steakhouse features char-grilled beef, pastas, and other Italian specialties. Such starters as Italian sausage-stuffed jalapeños are different and rewarding. Dine-in, pickup, delivery. 5257 Shaw, 314-449-6328, carnivore-stl.com. $$$
Charlie Gitto’s
See “Multiple Locations.”
Cunetto House of Pasta
Italian. For more than four decades, Cunetto has been serving up massive but affordable plates of pasta to those celebrating special occasions—or just another Tuesday night. Dine-in, pickup. 5453 Magnolia, 314-781-1135, cunetto.com. $$
Dominic’s on the Hill
Italian. Open since 1971, Dominic’s personifies an Old World–to–New World transition marked by teams of attentive servers, classic recipes, and a romantic atmosphere. Dine-in, pickup. 5101 Wilson, 314-771-1632, dominicsrestaurant.com. $$$$
Favazza’s
Italian. The best reason to visit this Hill classic—besides the garlic bread and generous pasta portions—is to dine on the covered patio, complete with a fireplace and its own bar. Dine-in, pickup. 5201 Southwest, 314-772-4454, favazzas.com. $$
Felix’s Pizza Pub
Pizza. The move from its former location to larger quarters across the street has put Felix’s into overdrive. The menu includes New York–style pizza, plus killer trashed wings. Dine-in, pickup. 6401 Clayton, 314-645-6565, felixspizzapub.com. $$
Gian-Tony’s
Italian. This stalwart offers great versions of Italian standards, plus Sicilian specialties. Don’t miss the osso buco special. Dine-in, pickup. 5356 Daggett, 314-772-4893, gian-tonys.com. $$$
Guido’s Pizzeria & Tapas
Italian/Small Plates. Pizza and paella on the same menu? Sure. After finishing some traditional-style tapas, try the St. Louis–style pizza, some of the best in town. Dine-in, pickup, delivery. 5046 Shaw, 314-771-4900, guidosstl.com. $$
J. Devoti Trattoria
Italian. Though there’s an Italian accent at this charming family-run corner spot, with pastas, the focus is on seasonal ingredients and presentations. dine-in, pickup. 5100 Daggett, 314-773-5553, jdevoti.com. $$$
J. Smug’s GastroPit
Barbecue. Relocated to the Gaslight Lounge, the barbecue joint features all of the usual suspects, as well as a brisket burger and cheese-stuffed smoked meatballs. Dine-in, pickup, delivery. 4916 Shaw, 314-499-7488, jsmugsgastropit.com. $$
Joey B’s
See “Multiple Locations.”
Lorenzo’s Trattoria
Italian. Sure, there are pastas and risotto, but you’ll also find a pork flat iron steak with tomato-truffle bread pudding and veal liver. Dine-in, pickup, delivery. 1933 Edwards, 314-773-2223, lorenzostrattoria.com. $$$
Nomad
American. Smoked pastrami’s just one of the innovative meats going into sandwiches at this new eatery. Pickup. 1221 Tamm, 314-696-2360, facebook.com/nomadeatsstl. $
The Pat Connolly Tavern
Bar & Grill. Better known as Pat’s, this bar has been feeding families for decades. Fried chicken is the star, but there are also tasty sandwiches and desserts from Sugaree Baking. Dine-in, pickup. 6400 Oakland, 314-647-7287, patconnollytavern.com. $$
Pizzeria da Gloria
Pizza. A masterfully accomplished pizzaiolo and his authentic oven are popping out superb pies in the heart of The Hill. Best of the bunch is the no-cheese pie with mandolin-sliced eggplant and garlic oil. Pickup. 2024 Marconi, 314-833-3734, pizzeriadagloria.com. $$
Rigazzi’s
Italian. Rigazzi’s has long served folks getting off night shifts (and everyone else). Meatball sandwiches seem reasonable at that early hour; whether the fishbowls of beer are, well, that’s a matter of preference. Dine-in, pickup. 4945 Daggett, 314-772-4900, rigazzis.com. $$
Seamus McDaniel’s
Bar & Grill. This popular Irish pub has a large covered patio. Many opt for the immense burger, but we yearn for the pork tenderloin sandwich. Patio only, pickup, delivery. 1208 Tamm, 314-645-6337, seamusmcdaniels.com. $$
Stone Turtle
American. What began as a Dogtown whiskey bar has been transformed into a cut-above pub restaurant. With creditable cocktails (notably the Sazerac), the spot’s ideal for dinner or Sunday brunch. Dine-in, pickup. 6335 Clayton, 314-349-1933, stoneturtlestl.com. $$
Sunny’s Cantina
Mexican. Chef Andy Roesch takes south of the border fare for a spin with riffs like Lasagna Loca, carne asada grilled cheese, fajita fried rice, and a chorizo burger. Dine-in, pickup. 6655 Manchester, 314-944-8226, sunnyscantina.com. $$
Zia’s
Italian. The Hill stalwart offers plenty of hearty pasta options. It’s popular with midsize groups. Dine-in, pickup, delivery. 5256 Wilson, 314-776-0020, zias.com. $$
