Finally scored a reservation at Zero Zero Handmade Pasta, and let me tell you -- it was absolutely…read morefantastic!! We had the lumache alla norcina, spicy vodka radiatori, Caesar salad, focaccia, and tiramisu. Every dish was incredible. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the flavors instantly brought me back to our vacation in Italy. The Caesar salad was fresh and lightly dressed, which made it really enjoyable. The focaccia was baked to perfection with a crisp exterior and soft center. And the tiramisu? Easily one of the best I've ever had. The service was amazing, and the restaurant itself was so cute and quaint, making the whole experience even better.

You would not believe it, but I didn't have a reservation and got seated (visit 08/2025):…read more Food: 5/5 The food options are good. It tasted like a friend made me food. Great portion too. Atmosphere: 4/5 This is ideal for dates (esp if you have reservations) but not for big groups. I think I would feel bad if I stayed there longer because of how tiny the space is. They have free street parking! Bathroom is so tiny but it was fun having a little "field trip" to get to it. Service: 4/5 It was great because I was not denied when I arrived. I was unaware of the rolling advanced reservations to be honest. I only found out about it once I started sharing on my social media that I got in without any reservations. I wish they respond on their social media too (especially when customers or potential customers send questions). Their phone number is non existent, so where else can we ask questions? Matcha: N/A

There's nothing like a classic hometown spot. For over 30 years, Salvatore's has served great…read moreItalian food. When we arrived, the Matre'd welcomed us, asked if we had a reservation, and offered to seat us. Although we usually prefer the bar, it was full. Sensing our preference, he said watch this and arranged with the guests so we could still enjoy our usual spot. His thoughtful gesture made us feel right at home. Choosing a dish is the hardest part. I ordered an Italian beer. Normally a Peroni, but tonight it was a Moretti. The house salad is simple and fresh. Italian dressing with blue cheese crumbles certainly hits the spot and is perfect for the main course. Tonight, I went with one of my favorites, Cavatelli Catania, and it is perfect. So hot that when you turn the pasta over, the steam rolls out. Just the way I like it. Extra cheese on top, and you are good to go. Not only now, but there is so much there is enough to take away and have another meal. I almost hate to comment on Salvatore's because more people will be coming there, and I won't be able to sit at the bar for dinner, a drink, and fun conversation. They take such good care of me; I have to take care of them. Capeesh?

Food was a delight. Our family had a great dinner. The wine selection I felt was lacking. Service…read morewas nice but she was very busy. It was a good thing her peers were helping make sure all families are attended to made feel welcomed. The seating was very closely packed together. The table turnovers were prompt and done very neatly and organized. So it made up for it. My family will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu.

They have the world's best Italian sausage. It's always worth the trip! I'm so glad I learned…read moreabout it.

The cannoli shells are absolutely delicious. We use them for our St Joseph table and everyone just…read moreloved him every year we use them we ran out of filling this year

My sister and I stopped in Carollo's on a Wednesday early afternoon, I believe they open at 10am…read more It's a local Italian Gourmet Grocery/deli store that also serves sandwiches. We wanted to try one of their sandwiches for lunch and grab some items off their olive bar. It's self serve on the olive bar-I got some of the Gardenia mix which is so good! I took it over the deli counter where the employee weighed it and put a lid/price on it. I also bought from the deli a small container of cubed meat & cheese and sun-dried tomatoes. My sister and I decided on the #1 sandwich, we split it which was more than enough for us. It really was so good! They have several other sandwiches and food in the deli. My sister ordered a sandwich to go for her husband, and some desserts

We came in for lunch and we were able to split a sandwich, which was delicious! I love that they…read morehave a variety of grocery options to take home as well as the ability to eat there or get food to go.

Yusi (Our Waiter) was awesome!!! Also, our food was…read moreexcellent - - I had the "Chicken Marsala" (best ever) and my wife had the "Chicken Picatta" - followed by our desert Tarimasu which we split. Thanks again Yusi and Bella's! Curt and Cindy from Wisconsin

It's alright. Just okay. Bland and off-putting food, with a weird and uncanny atmosphere…read more Here is why I think that: I went here once before and had a dish I absolutely was disgusted by. , "The Tortellini Michelangelo." I could not finish more than a few bites before throwing in the towel. I played it off as maybe I just didn't like the dish. Maybe my palette wasn't meant for it. A year or so later, today, I order a lasagna, something my microwave is quite familiar with. With my vivid familiarity of microwave lasagna, I'm not proud to inform you that great-value microwave lasagna brings me more joy than the lasagna I had here. The lasagna here was not bad, but it was not good. I would eat this again if I was hungry, but I would never seek this lasagna out. Each bite was so oily that I became a meteorologist for my stomach's own forecast. While the oil was consistent bite to bite, the meat dispersion wasn't. The meat was hanging out on one side of the dish clumped up together, making the bites with meat feel either lonely or overcrowded. Now that I have tried a dish that I know how it should taste, I can admit maybe, "The Tortellini Michelangelo," is likely objectively not good too. Or I should just appreciate the one-note musky mushroom taste and nothing else. The atmosphere feels weird and tacky. I understand what they are going for aesthetically but the execution feels like a fake halloween mimicry, rather than being authentic. Not that I could tell you anything of being authentically italian. I am mainly thinking of the black drop ceiling tiles which turn into regular white drop ceiling tiles at the diagonal edge of the wall or any time there is a ventilation tile. The service was okay, it was very busy so it was hard to flag our server down, but nothing bad. Considering all of this, I think this place as a very middle of the road experience. It really only feels like it is doing the bare minimum to be a restaurant, as such, it meets my expectations for a restaurant.

Ragazza was completely booked the first time we stopped by, which told me right away it's a popular…read morelocal favorite. The dining room is small and cozy, and it has that welcoming neighborhood feel where it seems like everyone knows each other. Reservations are definitely recommended. On our first visit, we ordered carryout. The Roasted Goat Cheese (baked goat cheese with red sauce and oregano) had great flavor, though the crostini was missing from the order. The Lasagna Bolognese was outstanding -- easily some of the best I've ever had. Rich, perfectly layered, and full of flavor with the bolognese, parmesan béchamel, red sauce, and mozzarella. For dessert, the Limoncello Cake was bright and delicious, and the NY-style salted caramel cheesecake was dense and so good. We were impressed enough that we went back -- this time with reservations -- and dined in. On our return visit, we had the Swordfish with lemon caper butter, sautéed greens, and rosemary potatoes. It was cooked perfectly, with bright, balanced flavors and generous portions. We ordered the Lasagna Bolognese again (it's that good), and it did not disappoint. For dessert, we tried the Tiramisu, and it was hands down the best I've ever had. The imported cookies, mascarpone, espresso, and cocoa were perfectly balanced -- light, flavorful, and not overly sweet. The service was excellent, the portions were large, and the flavors were spot on across the board. What started as a convenient spot near our hotel turned into a place we'd absolutely go out of our way to visit again. Ragazza truly lives up to its reputation as a local gem.

went in for happy hour on saturday (you can only get the happy hour menu if you sit at the bar),…read moreand it was pretty packed, but the maître d' was very attentive and made sure our names were on the list. the limoncello cocktails were perfectly refreshing, and the happy hour menu has killer prices. literally everyone here was so nice, it felt like trader joe's. the roasted goat cheese was a great mix of creamy and tangy, and the meatballs were well spiced. definitely need to return to try the eggplant fries.

Traveling through and catching dinner. Rocked the Meatball appetizer, sausage and lentil soup,…read moresalad, and chicken piccata. Aedan was our server and good on him! Attentive without being too intrusive. Good recommendations on possible meal choices and helped assure we knew of special take home savings. Restaurant was open and clean. Nice atmosphere.

Christine was a top notch server and the food was fantastic, as usual. The restaurant was clean and…read moreefficient. We miss Carrabba's in STL. It's an excellent chain Italian restaurant.

If you're a Sicilian woman like me, you don't hand out food praise lightly. We were raised on real…read moreflavor, real bread, real portions--and Johnny C's Deli in Kansas City gets it. From the moment you walk in, it feels like stepping into a neighborhood deli back in Northeast. The smell alone tells you you're in the right place. The sandwiches? Huge. No skimping, no shortcuts. The meats are sliced right, the bread actually has character (crispy where it should be, soft inside), and everything tastes fresh and intentional. I ordered an Italian steak, and let me tell you--this is the kind of food that makes you close your eyes on the first bite. Perfect balance of meats, cheese, oil, and seasoning. Nothing overpowering, nothing missing. Just right. The staff is warm and welcoming, like they actually care if you enjoy your food (which matters). It's the kind of place where you feel comfortable, not rushed, and definitely well-fed. Johnny C's isn't trying to be trendy or fancy--it's doing what matters: good, honest deli food done right. If you're craving something that feels authentic and satisfying, this place delivers. I'll be back. And if I'm coming back, trust me--that's saying something.

The Muffuletta here is a Top 10 sandwich in Kansas City. Great family business with good food and…read moregreat employees. Most people that eat here have been coming for decades. Our office is down the street and it's our usual lunch spot at least once a week.

Four stars is unusual for me. My husband claims that I am a better cook than any ol' restaurant…read more He can also be a penny pincher. That combo ensures dining on the cheap AT HOME is commonplace around here. So when we go out, it's often a five star experience. We read up before we head out for a meal. The reviews here are helpful. I appreciate the photos and posting the menus by other reviewers. So THANKS to them. It's a NICE, BIG, dining room. Well lit, which is not always the norm. Our server appeared to be a "lifer". Super knowledgeable but not as enthusiastic about her job as she was 90 years ago. #JK. She very carefully took our lunch orders as each person in our party of four had dietary restrictions. (We're no spring chickens either!) Our server was patient - exceedingly so - and my concern about the place was with the food itself. Particularly with the texture(s). The breadsticks were tough to chew and appeared to have sat under a warming light for two long. The house salad was delicious snd generous. The pasta? WAH! Mushy. I probably shouldn't complain about the NON Al dente pasta because I presume they could it to appease the masses. Overall, it was a 4.5 experience.

My food is so fresh and good and my server is quick. I like sitting at the bar to watch sports…read more I'm watching the Olympics. I like the Italian music and happy people around me. Thank you.

Cute, quaint little gem tucked away in the northland! Not…read moreonly does everyone love Scimeca's sausage but their market & deli is a great stop for a really good sandwich! And there is always a kind, friendly family face to greet you every time you walk through the door. Carryout or eat in- or out if it's warm, one of my fav NKC spots for lunch

Stopped by to get a jar of Chicken Spiedini and Steak Marinade". That stuff is always delicious! If…read moreI had a cooler, I would have gotten some Italian sausage but this was a spur of the moment errand. I treated myself to a Boston Crème Bomb and a very cold Vanilla Cream Soda. I needed a bit of sugar and this did the trick! You guys, the Boston Crème Bomb *is* the bomb! I LOVE Boston creme anything. This was SO good. The chocolate ganache on the outside was the perfect thickness. The Bavarian cream as heavenly on the inside!!!! And the white cake was perfect. I was so happy with my choice--I chose wisely! I want to try all the other desserts now.