I was looking for amazing Calamari and I found it! It had the perfect crunch to it. It was also a very generous serving size. We also had the ribeye which was juicy and flavorful. To top it all off, we had an amazing server! We were sad to hear he put in his 2 weeks as he was truly exceptional. read more

Bill Gianino's Restaurant - Fried Calamari - Italian Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Surprised by how nice this place is considering it's in a strip mall in South County. It was warm, cozy, and the service was top notch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We loved the food, the alcoholic drinks ive had are pretty bad, not balanced at all. Just get wine or water when you gom large portions, and I love that they wrap the boxes in seran wrap so they don't leak. Love that extra step and attention to detail. I do wish they garnished the food with fresh herbs. I had to ask for black pepper, fresh parm and parsley for the bread and my entree. Other than that I highly recommend. read more

This is our go to restaurant in south county for family celebrations. We dined there last night with a group of 20 people and we had outstanding service from Stephen. The food was outstanding as normal and our reservation, made 3 days ago was ready and perfect for our group. I cannot say enough about how wonderful this restaurant is. Highly recommend! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Local favorite, friendly staff, reasonable prices, clean, and generous portions.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm looking forward to coming back. read more

Bill Gianino's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

This was recommend to me by my best friend who hadn't been in years but said they use to be awesome. Boy, was he right! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Just driving up to the establishment, you could tell it was nice. Parking was plentiful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] As soon as entered, was seated promptly and Kevin and Jacob waited on us. Their service was spot on, great servers. Started out with cherry coke and iced tea. Was awesome.they then brought bread and butter out that was fresh. Next we both got salads and both were plentiful. My friend ordered the chicken modiga with broccoli as side and I myself ordered the Cavalli con broccoli. When they came out, I was surprised. The portions were more then pleasant and piping hot. I would Def recommend this place instead of having to go all the way to the hill for great Italian food, this is a hidden gem in south county off telegraph. Cost for 2 of us was only $68, what a bargain for all the food we ate, the quality and the amount we still took home as doggy bags. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Was an awesome atmosphere as well. Classy but still laid back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Restaurant used to be very consistent but now I think you're taking a chance. Service, food, mediocre! Presentation We had to ask for everything and busboy mostly waited on us. [[HIGHLIGHT]]it was hard to relax.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The waiter was hyper. Told birthday desserts were frozen at first, and then brought out in a tinfoil to go box. Said he found one piece in the back? Happy birthday to my husband. We spent over $100 I ordered a glass of wine which I found out came out of a $11 bottle of wine $11 for about 4 ounces of wine. Overall, maybe just an off night?! read more

The food was good but the service was terrible (4/18/26). Waited over an hour after being told wait 30 - 45 minutes. The front desk had 3 to 4 young girls hanging out "talking" and not paying attention to the wait list of customers. They randomly called out names from the list but, not in the order people came in. Problem was they were too busy chatting. Very frustrating! The bus boys take 15 minutes to clear a table and then constantly attempt to take your food while you're still eating. Clearly these teenagers were not trained at the Telegraph location or don't care. Going from 2-3 rimes a week to zero.......Will not eat at any of the G Family restaurants again. read more

Gianino's is a longtime favorite of my wife's family, who live in South County (St. Louis Co). We have passed by the restaurant for years driving on Telegraph Road, and while I have had their pizza many times, this was my first experience inside the restaurant. It did not disappoint. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is way bigger than I was expecting when we walked in. The bar is near the entrance, and then there's a huge seating area off to the side.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We went on a Saturday night, and it was Valentine's weekend, so we knew to get there early. We got a table right away and ordered drinks. My wife got wine and I ordered a caramel-flavored martini off of her recommendation. Martini's are not usually my first choice, but this was top notch! Especially for the price. Our server was excellent and extremely attentive, even as the restaurant started getting packed for dinner. This is very much a neighborhood/local place, but she was very kind to me on my first experience, and walked me through her thoughts about dinner. After changing my mind five times, I finally settled on prisciotto ravioli, and it was amazing. I enjoyed every bite. It was a huge portion, so I got to bring some home with me. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was lively, yet somehow cozy, and extremely friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] As we left my in-laws must have said hello to five different tables of neighbors. I can see how this place has stayed in business for 50 years - people love it! This very much is a local place far south of downtown, so I wouldn't expect anyone visiting town to go out of their way to stop in. But if you happen to find yourself staying in Oakville, I cannot recommend it enough. I truly enjoyed my first dinner experience at Gianino's, and can't wait to go back! read more

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The waitress was terrible and rude. We were confused as to why,m - it started off that way. My mouth literally dropped open at the way she was speaking to us. She YELLED the answer to a question she was asked about the seasonal vegetable. I would never go back here. read more

My family from out of town wanted the Hill. The Hill takes early planning and generally reservations or 7... So. I leaned on a foodie friend to tell me the name of their go to Italian restaurant. Bill Gianino's. "We go there a couple times a month. Same type of restaurant as some on the Hill, but this one is better". Ok. Better than some we love on The Hill?! Ok, I need to be the judge of this. Taking 3 particular young kids should do the trick. Wow! Wow! And Wow! Let's start with the appetizers. The calamari was a massive portion which fed all 7 of us. Equal portions. All nicely flash friend and two yummy dipping sauces. Toasted Ravioli. Stuffed to the brim with filling and perfect crunch! Tomato dipping sauce. Yum. Entree's all come with you choice of salad (house/ Caesar) soup (which must be great they were out) pasta, or veggies. Salads were HUGE! The house salad was the classic St, Louis Italian. Very good. The Caesar was good, but a little too much parm for our preference. PASTA: I think the photos speak for themselves. Delicious!!!!!!! Not a single one of these were not delicious. But, beware.... The portions are enough for 5 people! Great for leftovers. *wink read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great authentic Itiallian eatery.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was good. Their red sauce is some of the best around. We had the chicken Spiendini and the Tutto Mare which is a huge serving. The house salads are also large with a very good itiallian dressing but I would request extra dressing. The menu is fairly extensive. We had wine and a martini and the fried calamari which was light and we'll done. Our tab was 100. plus tip but worth it. We will be back. read more

This is a nice restaurant. The service was good, but nothing spectacular. I had a Chicken Spedini Sandwich with the vegetable as my side. It was brussels sprouts which were VERY tasty. They advertise themselves as traditional Italian and I totally agree with that. Nothing really stood out on the menu to me. The cocktail I had was good also. Everything about the restaurant was good, with nothing to take it to the great level. Wouldn't be adverse to returning. read more

Bill Gianino's Restaurant - Cherry Limeade Cocktail - Italian Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Got there early, 5:30. Waitress was friendly. Introduced herself and her bussboy. Gave us time to catch up, no pressure or rush. We ordered meatballs and toasted ravioli as appetizers. I'm not a fan of meatballs so didn't eat those but the toasted ravioli were really good. Large and filling was abundant. I ordered cod piccata with an eye to leftovers for a Friday during lent. It was good. Sauce was surprising in color and thickness but had a good flavor with plenty of capers. Salad was large and their signature dressing was good, as always. Side of white sauce was fine, not really hot. No room for dessert. Service was great, food was good, dinner with friend is the best read more

Bill Gianino's Restaurant - Cod Picatta - Italian Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I met my party during Happy Hour on a Friday. The restaurant is in a strip mall so the parking lot is busy, but downright packed when we left. We were seated immediately. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was dimly lit, and pretty quiet inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our waiter was pleasant, quick, and accommodating! I ordered a margarita to drink, which came quickly. It was a standard drink, and pretty sweet. We were able to order from the rush hour menu, which featured some reduced prices. I got the Rigatoni Orazio, which had a blend of cream sauce and marinara, along with peas and mushrooms, along with a house salad. They served us a bread basket too, with the sliced seeded bread and butter. The salad was chopped, and a large size. Our waiter offered us cracked pepper for our salads,which I was happy to accept. The salad filled me up due to its size, and it was a great start to our meal. The Rigatoni was beautiful as served, and had the perfect mix of cream and red sauce. There were tons of mushrooms, and not enough peas, in my opinion. It was a delicious dish however, and I was able to bring a lot home for a second and maybe third meal! Instead of bringing to go boxes to the table, the staff carries your plate back and boxes it for you, eliminating the uncomfortable jostling of large plates and boxes once the meal is finished. It was a great Italian meal in South County, made even better by getting Happy hour prices! read more

Bill Gianino's Restaurant - Rigatoni Orazio at Gianinos - Italian Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

This is our favorite date night spot and has been for years! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We could drive further to pay more for similar ambiance, but honestly the food and service here is better![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I recommend the spinach salad with salmon on top. Also, their steaks are Devine! On special occasions, we order their Tiramisu! Cocktails are always well balanced and they have a good wine offering too! Great spot! read more

good food, but they kept taking away my plate before i was done. i was mid dip in marinara for my t ravs and he took it away from me.

Pretty solid spot! Over Christmas this place was busy!! We ordered take out twice. First, the pizza was awesome! My favorite kind of crust: St. Louis thin and crispy. Second, we ordered a few entrees. I had the lasagna. The filling cheese tasted to me like proved and it was really really rich. Too much so for my taste, so my dad ate most of it. But the portions were huge which I always appreciate :) read more

Good food, great service, [[HIGHLIGHT]]nice atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], never had a bad experience there is always great

It's been several years since I've eaten at Gianino's; like 20ish years ago when I was dating my wife. I walked in and was transported back in time. The decor looked pretty much the same. It isn't a huge place, but it was wall-to-wall people. There were a lot of people waiting to be seated, and there really isn't much of a waiting area. When you walk through this area and the bar, you can't help but bump into people. Gianino's is known for HUGE portions of pasta. My wife and I shared their great house salad and Rigatoni oroazio. As expected the salad was large and the pasta dish was enormous. We even took some home and I ate it for lunch the next day. The food was delicious. My only complaint was that there were too many mushrooms in the salad, even for my wife who absolutely loves them. The service was very good. We rushed out after the meal because we saw that there were a large number of people still waiting to be seated. This is still a great place to get a nice Italian dinner. Buon appetito! read more

Shrimp linguini was delicious! Service was great! The portions here are incredible! Try this place out!

Bill Giannino's has good food great drinks and good service for a reasonable price. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Noise level is high at sometimes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I've eaten here repeated times. read more

We came here on a super busy lunch day. I believe they had a private lunch party. The hostess on arrival was unfriendly and acted like she wanted us to leave. Because of the long wait time, we choose to eat at the bar area. Service was a bit slow and I suspect that was because of the huge party. Our actually waitress was efficient, polite, and courteous, but not overly friendly. The food is excellent. I had a salad that I actually enjoyed. It came with my lunch entree which was pizza. The pizza is typical St. Louis style pizza and is on par with other pizza places. The handmade toasted ravioli are also awesome. One big disappointment was no fried cheese!?!?! Not sure when that was removed from the menu, but that was a disappointment. Apparently the imperial location has them. Had I known this location didn't have them, we would have went else where. Great food, ok prices, decent service. read more

I can't recall the exact name of the dish, but the seafood pasta was absolutely delicious and came in a generous portion. The house salad is fantastic as well--fresh and flavorful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This spot is often busy, but it has a calm, relaxed vibe despite the crowd.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Every meal I've had here has been excellent, and the service is always top-notch. I've been so full after each visit that I've never had the chance to try dessert, but I'm sure it's just as amazing! read more

Usually I never complain, I've worked in restaurant industry my entire life. We came on Monday for my mom's birthday dinner, all dishes were cold, pasta was mush and over cooked, i had gotten the modiga and it was overly sauced and just gross. My aunt did ask if there was new cook, due to us being in over the years and it's usually fantastic but monday was awful and things tasted terrible. Service was great per usual, we loved our server + SA. read more

Love, love this place! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere is warming and welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff is kind and the food is exceptional! Four cheese pasta is incredible and the portion sizes are massive! read more

I had some great food at this place, but I was highly disappointed that there was not one staff member who was wearing a mask. I certainly was the oddity in the whole building, being one who was wearing a mask, as they do not require them for their customers, either That being said, let me tell you about the delicious food. My friends and I ordered the garlic cheese bread. It was five, maybe six good size pieces of Italian bread with their garlic butter and what they call "StL pizza cheese", which is Provel, of course. It was served with a slightly sweet marinara sauce that was really pretty good. Friend #1 got the 12" Frank's Special Delight pizza which had hamburger, pepperoni, big pieces of bacon, onions and peppers. I did not have any, but my friend sure liked it! It did look amazing, I will say. I shared the Cod Piccata with Friend #2. I'm glad I shared it, because it was a large portion. The waitress was good enough to split the order, giving us two beautiful plates of this dinner - lightly breaded cod in the lemon caper sauce - and it was just the right size and quite delicious. This came with their house salad, which was really pretty darn big (even being split) and very tasty. It had raw mushrooms in it, and I didn't think I would like them, but mixed with everything else in the salad they were quite acceptable. The dressing was slightly sweet, but totally excellent and it was just a good salad. It also came with a side of cavatappi (in a light white sauce), which was ok, but nothing to write home about - I took it home and will pile on some cheese for lunch later this week, and it will be fine. So there you go, not totally comfortable with the lack of Covid precautions in the building (there's a pandemic going on, people!), but their food was good. read more

Bill Gianino's Restaurant - Frank's special delight pizza - Italian Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Good place to eat. Toast raviolis are pretty good. The bread and butter is great. The entrées are pretty good, nothing right about, but it seems as if they care about their food, their restaurant, and their employees. read more

Food here is excellent with generous portions. Wait staff very friendly and efficient.

Such a disappointment. We've been going here for 30 plus years and have always made a point to catch the broccoli cheese soup on Monday night. While usually my favorite soup, tonight's was not just lacking flavor/cheese, it was very watered down. When I questioned the waitress, the response? "What? Don't you like it? There's no set recipe. It's just whoever is making it." The chef salad was good, earning the 2 stars. My biggest issue was with the service. When I asked to have my soup removed from my bill (no, I didn't eat it), I got a snarky look/remark from our waitress about how she didn't understand why I didn't like it. She then proceeded to talk to the other waitress within sight of our table, looking directly at us. As I stated, we've always loved the original Gianino's, but I'm not sure we'll be back after this. read more

Amazing food and service we loved ce the shrimp and chicken speeding. Delicious!! Love inch menu is just right size for us

The bread service is nothing special. They do have olive oil at the table and will bring you some parm to mix that up yourself for dipping. Their salad is awesome! Dressing is super tasty and lots of fresh ingredients. The cannelloni was excellent! Meat blend was soft and well seasoned and the marinara sauce was sweet with meat and melted parm. I would get this again. read more

Monday March 3rd 6pm party of six. Seated at a nice round table. Ordered a bottle of Decoy Cabernet 3 glasses a couple glasses of Moscato and a cocktail. Everyone had a salad of some sort a couple ceasar and the rest house salads. Dinner consisted of 4 chicken asiagos(delicious) one chicken modiga(huge and delicious), and one huge bowl of pasta bolognese with two huge meatballs. Breadsticks were to die for so buttery and seasoned. Finished the night off with 3 Baileys rocks. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service and atmosphere efficient and would frequent more often.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Haven't been here in years and by chance my family was all together and decided to have a nice dinner together. We were lucky that when we came by there was not a wait. The hostesses were extremely nice and welcomed us in and took us right to a table. Karen was our server. She was outstanding and knowledgeable about the menu and specials. The food and atmosphere was on point. I wish i would have gotten a picture of the sheer size of my chicken spedini! The food was amazing. They even catered to my pink pasta side request. read more

So... the good. We walked in on Friday at 4:30ish after a long day of volunteer service in the cold. We just wanted a warm place to have a bite to eat, to warm up and show our out of town guest a piece of St. Louis Italian food. The food was good. Our waitress was fantastic. Now the bad... But at the end of the meal while some were even still eating trying to finish their meals, some "manager" I guess we don't even know, asked us to close our bill, and wait outside for the two takeout orders two in our party of 7 ordered to go for their families. Seriously? It was 30 degrees and we were asked to wait outside. We weren't even given the opportunity to order a dessert, or coffee. He scrambled around boxing up our leftovers and trying to close our bills very quickly. It was extremely rude. And dismissive and not the best face to put on St. Louis hospitality. The waitress was horrified we were treated like this. It wasn't her fault, we tipped her nicely but this "manager" needs to learn how to treat customers, especially those who are new and would likely come back, but won't due to his horrific treatment of customers. read more

Fast service and a delicious lunch! My friend and I came for lunch. We were sat immediately and the service was great. Love that they wrapped up our leftovers for use read more

Not sure what has happened to this place. Service was lacking from the greeter to the waitress. Appetizers were in the fryer too long and was served cold on the plate. Can a plate of pasta with 2 shrimp and a spoonful of chopped clams really be tutu mare? read more

Food is always great and service is top notch. The steak modiga sandwich is awesome. Pasta portions are huge, you will have leftovers.

I've seen a lot of not great reviews here. This is a favorite spot and the food /service has always been excellent! We visited in October 22 the tortellini is my favorite with their House salad.....If your are looking for great Italian and don't want the hustle and bustle of the hill I highly recommend. read more

Our family loves the food! Pasta, pizza and entrees are always consistently delicious. Eating at the restaurant or ordering takeout, the food is great. Service is always good. read more

Dinner was ok/average They came to our table and interrupted us in the middle of family dinner while we were eating with 3 generations of our family to ask us to buy raffle tickets for their charity golf tournament. We don't care. We came here to eat and not clean up at home. I don't want to be solicited in the middle of dinner. Bill was great, he never would have wanted this. It's disrespectful trash. It's not like the bar at Frankie G's with regulars. This is in the middle of dinner. Terrible. We won't be back. read more