The food was so yummy! There are lots of gluten free options, with a dedicated fryer for the…read morewings, which is amazing for my extreme gluten intolerance. You can also get on the waitlist for a table from the comfort of your own home, which is very convenient. The staff is so sweet, which is always a breath of fresh air. We will be back.

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.

What a great pick me up pizza place!…read more The pizza was so good and we paid via Venmo. The machine wasn't working. The pizza was so good and the ranch was amazingggg! The staff was so friendly highly recommend

Pie Guy Pizza serves up some great pizza! It's a little on the pricey side, but totally worth it…read more My family and I grabbed a few slices while enjoying Grove Fest, and it definitely hit the spot -- fresh, tasty, and full of flavor. The vibe was fun and laid-back, making it even better. P.S. Sorry I didn't snag any pictures to show off how amazing the pizza looked, but trust me -- once you try Pie Guy Pizza, you won't be disappointed by the taste!

To say when I stepped into Bud's Pizza I was taken back is an understatement!!…read more Using the Pizza Passport after a morning of volunteering, I was expecting a dive bar for some reason.. but this place is upscale and classy but not uppity!!! We thought we went into the wrong place!! Service was top Knotch.. ambience was like classy/sleek and the food.. Amazing!!! The Pepper Jack bites were yummy!! The Ranch Salad was delish and the Carnivore Pizza was probably one of the Best Pizzas we have eaten!!!! Small Salads are big enough to share!!! Pizza slices are huge!! We will go back!!!!

Came to Bud's after a family friend recommended it and needed a spot to celebrate Father's Day…read more Figured whats a better choice than some pizza and beer? They are located on Kingshighway right by Chippewa and have a fantastic location right in the heart of south city. The place is newer and when we arrived they let us know they were short staffed but to get seated and they would be right over. Grabbed a huge booth/table in the front by the bar and picked out the pizzas n some Buds Nugs as well as Beer Nugs. The Nugs were really great and can't pick which one I liked more but careful cus they are filling and you want to save room for the pizza! We all ordered a pizza (3 total for the table) and ours was the Boxcar. The slices are cute large, and the crust was a perfect balance of crispy but still fluffy. Since we got full on the Nugs we had lots of leftovers for the week to enjoy! Overall place was BEAUTIFUL, servers were friendly, and food was great!

Anthonino's was the culinary highlight of our trip to St Louis. Located well-outside of Downtown,…read moreit is located in a largely residential neighborhood. We had 6pm reservations and were seated on time but people without reservations faced a 2 hour wait. Make reservations! Upon entering, there is a hostess stand and small bar with seating extending to the back of the building. We had the first table so I can't comment on the full size. My son ordered a Bloody Mary and I had a Pinot Noir while we looked at menu. Bloody Mary was very good and the wine was pleasant. We started with Garlic Bread with Cheese. It was the only menu item I would not order again. Flavors did not come together. I ate my fair share so it was good. Just not great. We then shared a cheese pizza with provel. Elite crust and sauce! The crust had an amazing char and the sauce was deliciously nuanced. The cheese was very good, but most definitely not the star of the pie. Pasta Pomodoro was wonderful. House made pasta was excellent and the sauce was a perfect accompaniment. (Anthonino's really does sauces well!) I finished with tiramisu and I am so glad I did! Did I need it? No. Did I want it? Heck yeah! I think I will be wanting it every day for a long time to come! All of the staff were welcoming and friendly, while remaining efficient. Nice group of people. I would love to be a regular here.

​Took some out-of-town coworkers here for Italian based on all the glowing recommendations, and it…read moredid not disappoint! ​Online reservations were a breeze, and we were seated right away. The atmosphere is lovely, and the smell of fresh food as you walk in instantly sets the mood (just give yourself a few extra minutes for street parking). Our server, Cherish, was outstanding--warm, fast, and attentive. ​Everyone loved their meal, the food arrived quickly, and the toasted raviolis are an absolute must-try. Wonderful experience from start to finish. I'll definitely be returning!

We stopped by Pizzeria da Gloria for lunch on a Friday and I was super impressed. Their lunch…read morespecial is something I would seek out again in the future. I really loved everything we ate. We got the Caesar and meatballs to start, then the sausage pizza and Sungold Vodka seasonal special. The waiter recommended adding soppressata to the special and I'm really glad he did. It was easily my favorite. The sauce was rich and incredibly flavorful, and the crust was excellent. My daughter took one bite and immediately grabbed another piece, so yes, kid approved. Both spritzes we got were really good too, limoncello and lemon basil, and both were part of the lunch specials. The service was very friendly and the space was nice without feeling too fancy. It was easy to bring our daughter and we saw plenty of other families there too. Definitely one of those places we left talking about coming back.

Got to try this place and loved it!…read more A friend recommended that we try this pizza place on The Hill, but also said to call and have a reservation, and I'm glad we did! The wait was hours if not, so be sure to plan ahead! We sat outside in their patio and loved the weather, even with some rain, the screens kept us dry and cool. Drinks came out quickly and were tasty, my wife got a spritz and I tried the Spagett. It was sweeter than I expected, but nice! We split creamy Italian salad and enjoyed it, even through we realized at the end our waiter forgot our dressing! It was still tasty, but not so much "creamy" without it! The pizzas all looked good, but we went with the bonci and loved the taste. The stracciatella pizza was also delicious, that sauce is addictive! Great place for a date night dinner, but we saw families and some folks that brought their dogs too! Looking forward to going again!

What a gem! My mom wanted to come here for Mother's Day, and I highly recommend making a…read morereservation. The space is small and you're most likely going to wait without one. However, the wait is definitely worth it. It's located down the stairs when you walk in, so it has a vibe that's somewhat hidden. It's definitely one of a kind. We ordered the homemade toasted ravs which were pretty good! I'd order them again, and they definitely have their own recipe. We also ordered pizza which was delicious (cornmeal crust which I really like). It's a family feel and vibe, and the servers are really personable and welcoming. I highly recommend this spot, I'm looking forward to going back!!

This pizza spot is nestled inside a neighborhood and looks like a house lol. Thankfully, my gps was…read moreon and they had lights flashing outside. I did not go in to pick up the pizza but pick up was quick and the pizza was good. I would've liked more pepperoni and less cornmeal on the crust. I was dusting off my pizza and hands like crazy. Next time, I'll order a traditional sausage pizza and maybe I'll have a higher rating.

I am fussy about pizza being born and raised in the Chicago area. Usually when I travel and order I…read moream disappointed with pizza tastes We ordered pizza and it was really good! Crispy crust good flavors and the sausage was good. Not breakfast sausage on the pizza.

My family ordered a truckload of Uncle Leo's pizza to eat while we gathered together one night…read moreduring our visit. We ordered for delivery, so I can't comment on service or atmosphere really, but my family who lives there said it's basically carry-out only, so I don't guess I missed much, lol. It was a very busy Saturday night and we got a huge order. It took over an hour for it to be made and delivered, but they did warn us about that wait time, so nbd lol. It came at around the time they promised, which is what matters most! My husband was excited to St. Louis style pizza and there were lots of pizzas to try. They arrived hot and fresh. I was still pretty full from our earlier dinner, but I tried one slice of what I belief was the margherita pizza. The cheese was super gooey, the crust was nice and crispy, and the olive oil base gave it a nice and rich feel. Good pizza! Everyone else was happy with their slices too. I will say the toppings are generally covered by cheese and so if you don't know what was ordered you might wind up with a bite of something you don't like (as was the case for my heat-averse aunt who got a big mouthful of jalapeño on one of her slices). Easy enough problem to avoid though! Grateful for local place that could feed a bunch of hungry people! Give Leo's a try. My family in St. Louis definitely enjoys it, as did I!

Tried Dewey's Pizza and I get why people like it. Good, solid pizza with a lot of flavor and…read moreinteresting combos! Nothing mind-blowing for me personally, but definitely a decent spot if you're craving pizza! They have really large sharing sizes as well

I have eaten at Dewey's at some of their other locations in the past. This one is much closer to…read morewhere I live. The one difference that I've noticed is that it's mostly a takeout version of Dewey's. Every time I've ordered the service has been excellent! The people that have taken my order by phone have been pleasant and helpful. The Bronx bomber is the one that we normally get and it is fantastic! I've also had several of their salads. The salad that I really like is the candied walnut and grape salad and since I've never tried to sit down to eat because I don't believe there are many/any seats as it's mostly a takeout location I can't really speak for the ambience.

Immediately, after entering the store, I was greeted by a young man behind the counter, who I later…read morefound out is named Jeremiah. Jeremiah is beyond polite. With a strong recommendation from Jeremiah, I settled on the hot Hawaiian honey Detroit style pizza. It took less than 10 minutes, and my pizza was ready to be devoured. It looked amazing, and tasted better than my expectations. Seriously. Unfortunately, I am from out of town, so may only get to experience this every once in a while when I drop into St. Louis, but I will be sure to stop by and try other pizzas. I have no doubt they will be equally amazing.

I've had Motor Town Pizza a few times and I could eat it at least once per month. I believe Motor…read moreTown grew out of Revel Kitchen. I like Detroit-style pizza so much. I typically order something like a build-your-own pizza with pineapple and goat cheese. Service is pretty fast. It's got more tables than a hole-in-the-wall restaurant, but it doesn't have enough for you to want to bring 10 people to eat a pizza. Take that outside (is there seating? I think so) or go eat in the car.

The parking is street parking and that can be hit or miss, but we went on a Wednesday and had no…read moreproblems finding a place to park. There is NOT a large menu but they don't need it! They are what they are and that's a pizza place! There is Chicago style deep dish pizza and they now also have a thin crust pizza. They also have salads and cheese garlic bread. We ordered a salad, cheese garlic bread, and meat lovers deep dish pizza! The service was good despite them being busy for a Wednesday. You order at the bar and then they bring you your food. It's very much an old building pub vibe with a few arcade games and writing in the walls. The cheese garlic bread was delicious and the pizza was phenomenal!

Blackthorn is a true South City staple. My family has been coming here since before the renovation,…read moreand the place just keeps getting better. The current Blackthorn is a fantastic spot to hang out and enjoy great food with friends or family. Just a heads-up: pizza wait times can range from 45 to 75 minutes, especially on busy nights or with large orders -- but trust me, it's worth the wait. Bring some cards, Uno, or a board game, catch a game on TV, and settle in for one incredibly satisfying meal. We always order at least two deep-dish pizzas, and they never disappoint. Our go-to combos are Bacon & Hamburger and Pepperoni & Sausage. The salads and regular crust pizzas are also excellent, and the beer is ice-cold, the perfect match for their signature deep dish. Everything here is self-serve, from the plates to the vibe, casual, welcoming, and full of that unmistakable South City charm.