Parker’s Table
Rustichella d’Abruzzo’s dried pastas, imported from Italy, draw chefs from across the region to Parker’s Table. Unusual shapes, including a tiny lasagna-esque noodle called pizzichi di farro, are not to be missed. And check out the eclectic selection of pickles, cheeses, and other specialty foods and liquors. parkerstable.com.
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Jay International Food
When your noodles need to be ramen, lo mein, or vermicelli, you’ll find them at Jay. Few places in St. Louis have a better selection of Asian noodles. 314-772-9393.
Katie’s Pizza and Pasta
Look for a selection of 10 housemade, fresh pastas in various shapes, colors, and sizes in a weathered wooden bowl near the front desk. Choose whatever strikes your fancy, as they’re all the same price: $5 per pound. katiespizzaandpasta.com.
Midwest Pasta Company
This longtime pasta maker, best known for producing Mangia Italiano’s noodles, has its goods in local restaurants, groceries, and the company’s storefront on Cherokee. midwestpastaco.com.
Pastaria
As with all things that chef Gerard Craft does, mediocrity is nowhere to be found. The same can be said about the expensive pasta machine in the front window that extrudes high-quality noodles, available from a to-go counter. pastariastl.com.
Stellina
The stuffed agnolotti is a killer specialty. Diners are encouraged to take some home and make it for themselves. stellinapasta.com.
