Fast, friendly delivery and absolutely delicious! Will def keep in mind the next time we're in town…read morefor a Cards game.

If you're in downtown St. Louis and craving something quick, creative, and seriously satisfying,…read moreSauce on the Side is a must-visit. Worth the wait! It has been packed with VEX Worlds. I ended up going two nights in a row, which should tell you everything you need to know. Night 1: The Fatty B This one lives up to its name--in the best way possible. Packed with flavor and perfectly balanced between savory and indulgent, every bite felt like comfort food done right. The crust was golden and crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and held everything together without falling apart. It's rich, so come hungry. Night 2: Meat Me in St. Louis Had to come back and try one of their signature options, and it did not disappoint. Loaded with meats but not overwhelming, and the flavors all complemented each other really well. It's hearty, bold, and exactly what you'd expect from something with a name like that. What really stood out both nights was the consistency--fresh ingredients, quick service, and a laid-back atmosphere that makes it an easy go-to spot whether you're grabbing dinner solo or with a group of hungry robotics kids. Pro tip: Don't skip the dipping sauces--they take everything up another level. Two nights, two wins. I'd absolutely go back again.

Crispy thin crust pizza. Basic toppings and cheese, but they make a pretty descent pizza. The salad…read moreis pretty rudamentary (pretty much just a wedge of iceberg lettuce, a little cabbage and carrot shavings with a side of dressing). Some of the fountain sodas had no concentrate in them, so test before you get a drink. There is no decore or atmosphere to the place. It is pretty utalitarian. Seevice is basic but fine.

I didn't know what to expect when a local recommended this STL pizza spot. The cashier was friendly…read moreand offered suggestions when we asked. We ended up ordering the Honey Trap pizza. It arrived hot and fresh, and wow it definitely brought the heat, much more hot than honey. Later, I realized they use extra hot honey sauce, which explained the intense spice level. It was so spicy that I honestly can't rate the pizza itself. The restaurant was a nice size, decorated well, and appeared fairly clean, although the floor was a bit sticky as we made our way to our table. While this first experience didn't win me over, I'd still stop back in next time I'm in town to try other menu items now that this STL staple is on my radar.

Great food! Great, friendly service! Daniel makes the BEST cocktails in the land! Atmosphere is…read moreamazing!

Pizzeoli sits in historic Soulard and feels like a restored, cozy little pizzeria with dark…read moremulti-colored lights, a soundtrack that drifts between 1920s/30s jazz and the occasional pop or mid-century tune, and a wood-burning oven as the literal and figurative center of gravity. There's a charming patio out front, if you want it. You can settle in for a long dinner, post up at the bar for the night, or grab a quick bite before heading out on the town. Bartenders are warm and approachable, and the in-house mixology is confident without any "we spent 30 hours perfecting this" pretense. The whole experience is like Sam Malone the bartender (save the drama) at Cheers: friendly, self-assured, the kind of place that makes you feel like you could spend all night there without anyone rushing you. We had a Paper Plane and an Old Fashioned -- the latter served over a custom ice cube stamped with a double ax (a nod to the wood fire). The cocktail list leans classic and reliable: if you know you like gin or vodka, you'll find something easy here. The espresso martini is the standout, it works as a dessert drink or any other time of the meal. We started with the Smorgasbord instead of our usual garlic knots (which are their own delicacy), and it didn't disappoint: toasted brioche with mascarpone and strawberry jam, several cured meats (capicola, prosciutto, pepperoni), parmesan, gouda, dried cherries, and chutney. My one nitpick; the pepperoni and gouda were tiny cubes, which makes them tough to grab cleanly compared to the sliced parmesan or rolled prosciutto. In this situation give the man a toothpick. The tallow-fried wings are, in my opinion, the best in St. Louis. The beef-tallow-and-potato-starch breading produces a tempura-like texture and crunch that keeps them light. Adventurous-but-classic sauces, bourbon butter BBQ, buffalo, and pineapple honey habanero (legitimately spicy; bring backup). The wings stand on their own without sauce. For pizza, we got the Napoli (tomato, fresh and smoked mozzarella, arugula, parmesan, black pepper, olive oil) -- her standing favorite. Expect proper Neapolitan: soft center, thin crust, charred crisp edge. Don't lift and bite fold it. (She insists: no fork. I use a fork - I know how dare I!) The pizza menu reads creative but never gimmicky; meat-lovers, vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-conscious diners all have real options. Before Kyle took over, Pizzeoli was known as a vegan-forward spot, and that flexibility lives on. We closed with the seasonal ice cream sandwich, fresh-pressed pizzelle wafers, crème brûlée ice cream, and a torched marshmallow cap. Excellent. A couple of practical notes: they're dinner-only (4-9:30) and the new reservation phone line is a robo call. Easier to use the online waitlist or book online directly. Pizzeoli is dressed-down-or-dressed-up friendly, kid-welcoming, and somehow works equally well for a pre-game stop or your dinner of the week. I've never had a bad dish here, and there are several I come back for specifically -- Lesley for the Napoli, me for the wings. 4.9 stars out of 5. If that toothpick shows up, a perfect 5. ;) Worth the trip across town, an hour drive for a long dinner, if it were open for lunch, the suggestion for two trips in one day would be welcomed or two-days in a row.

Katie's pizza and pasta at Ballpark for all your pizza and pasta needs…read more High quality vibes with high quality food. High ceiling and elegant setting. Pizza dough is soft and chewy at the crust, but in the center it is crunchy enough to bite. Combination of textures to cheese to sauce was sufficient. I added a little extra pepper for some spice, but not necessary. Katie did it right, so come through to this wonderful establishment.

Excellent visit to Katie's Pizza and Pasta after we attended the afternoon game at Busch Stadium…read more We found an outside table directly across the street from the entrance to the stadium. The pizza was good...not great. The server, Jessica was GREAT. She was extremely friendly and engaging. We would ask for her on a return visit. Thanks Katie's for taking care of these two travelers from Oregon.

What a cozy place! Went here for dinner on a Friday night with friends and it was great! We had…read morereservations at 645 and we were seated right away. It was pretty busy inside and on the patio, so definitely recommend reservations. The staff was very friendly and helped us pick out good options. We had the fresh cheese appetizer to start and it was sooo good and followed it with the spinach and pepperoni pizzas. Both were good but the spinach was my favorite!!! We were celebrating my friend's birthday so they gave him a free cookie! So kind of them and such a good cookie!! Lots of big chocolate chunks. We also ordered a slice of almond polenta cake and it was fantastic. Overall, a great little spot with good service and food, so I'll have to come back to try their lunch menu!

Stopped in since I had a gift card to use. The staff friendly and very helpful…read more I ordered a loaf to go and an egg salad sandwich. The sandwich was good. Pic included The bread was also good. Waiting to go back and try a couple other loaves. The restaurant has a nice little counter service area and dining room. It's a small location with some great vibes.

I eat here all the time. Their pizza is awesome. Whether its cheese, pepperoni, or the daily…read morespecials. The wings are also awesome! Service is fast and they bring it right to your table whether you eat in there or the brewery next door. It's a really cool place in Soulard, the neighborhood is really cool with lots to do. Highly recommend

If you're looking for a late night pizza fix this is a place to go to. Don't expect anything fancy…read moredon't expect anything. That's overly great pizza decent and fairly quick service on getting your pizza late at night.

First time visiting. Wait was a few minutes [20] on a…read morebeautiful Friday evening around 7ish. Ordered the toasted ravioli which were delicious. Pizza was the meatball pie with bandana peppers added. The crust was so fluffy and delicious, best we have had. The sauce was equally as tasty and overall the pizza was delicious. Service was great. We were given the wrong pizza and the general manager was gracious and respectful in making things right. I would definitely recommend Buds Pizza and Beer to everyone and we will be back!!!!! Great job Buds staff!! Sorry no photo.

Every time we come through this area, we see so many people going in and always looks crowded. Of…read morecourse we wanted to see what the buzz was about. 4 of us had a late lunch here around 3ish. Our wasn't busy which was a plus as we were seated immediately. The place has a really nice pizza bar setup. The seating area is comfortable with U shaped booth. I would say it's great for a nice group of people. They have a lunch and late night special for food. You can pick 3 items for $12. Pretty good deal. We all ordered a few different things so we could all try them. I will say everything we tried taste good. My pizza was a bit too crunchy on the bottom, though. Maybe they could've taken it out 1 minute sooner. The service was good. I can see why they place is popular. I will say that I left the place feeling very bloated. So much bread and cheese. Next time, I'll try the gluten free options.

I came here with some friends to enjoy Violet's pop-up bar! Parking is easy to find: there's street…read moreparking, or you can park inside Union Station. It was decorated beautifully for Valentine's Day. Service was exceptional, with all employees friendly and helpful. I ordered the Strawberry Short King, and yum! It tasted just like a strawberry milkshake and the garnishes were a cute addition. I also ordered the chicken sandwich and this is not something I would order again. The chicken was juicy and tender, but the balsamic glaze was overpowering. In my opinion, this would fit better as a salad option rather than a sandwich. However, the waffle fries were good! I will come again to visit the future pop-up bars, but I likely will not come here again for a casual meal.

Unfortunately, our experience at The Train Shed was very disappointing…read more When we were seated, the restaurant was not busy. I ordered a drink, and it took about 20 minutes to arrive. We then ordered a cheeseburger, chicken strips, and a salad, and waited nearly an hour without receiving any food. During that time, our server only checked on us twice, each time assuring us that our food would be out shortly. Meanwhile, we watched multiple tables that were seated after us receive their food, finish their meals, and pay their bills before we received anything. As the wait continued, our server seemed to stop checking on our table altogether while continuing to assist the tables around us. After nearly an hour with no food, I tried multiple times to get our server's attention just so we could get our check and leave. Despite several attempts, he never came to our table. At that point, we left. Delays happen, and most customers are understanding when they're communicated with, but the lack of attention, communication, and follow-through made this one of the most frustrating restaurant experiences I've had. I will not return.

I visited here at 3:25pm on a Friday afternoon while taking a food break from City Museum. I…read morefinally ordered at 3:40pm via tablet (delay due to son's indecisiveness). Sons and I are visiting from out of town. Order included: Kids chicken tenders and fries, chicken Philly, regular Philly, mozzarella sticks, and 3 Arizonas; total was $47. The prices on the tablet for some items were slightly higher than prices listed on the menu above the counter. Food was ready at 4:04pm. It was odd to see other people come, order, and receive their food before us though. We ate inside. Whatever seasoning they use on the fries and moz sticks can be overwhelming in large quantities; it made us cough. Nonetheless, food was enjoyable! It was our second time eating here but first time was via food delivery a few days prior.

Overpriced, no flavor & everyone waited a long time for their order. I don't recommend coming here…read more We thought it was going to be good because the ones in Chicago are & it was close to the Arch. The gyro meat didn't taste like it was really gyro & they put a pickle on it. Why?

At long last a trusted slice is back at UCBC. Can't get enough of the fall off the bone confit…read morebuffalo wings and crushable caesar salad.

This has been on my watch list for awhile and I was surprised to see it inside UCBC's beer hall…read more Since we were making it a fun Sunday, we went ahead and tried it for the first time. We got a slice of the pepperoni pizza and their pretzel to share. Both came out in a timely manner and both were good. I feel like there might need to be more cheese on the pizza but I could be wrong and that's the style. The pretzel was great and the cheese that came with it was delicious. We will definitely explore more of the menu our next time in as I saw many people with other options that looked just as delicous!