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.

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!

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.

The food was fabulous: fresh, hot, flavorful. The service was top-notch. Andres was our amazing…read moreserver but you could see well-trained professional staff from the hostess to the kitchen team & expeditor who brought piping hot food to our table as soon as it was ready. The restaurant is traditionally lovely casual with wood beams, rock details & outside dining. An excellent dining experience!

Amazing lunch at Antonio's Taverna was a pleasure. The food was fantastic and delicious…read more Calamari appetizer with grilled bread is exceptional! Not fried, but sautéed with a light red sauce really surprised me. Salad and soup, house with light vinaigrette and Avgolemino were both great. Nonna's Ragu and Grilled Salmon Pasta both excelled. Our server, Christine took exceptional care of us and recommended an outstanding Italian White to add to our entrees. We cannot wait to return!

I've been eyeing this spot for a few months now and believed it would fill the pizza-shaped hole in…read moremy heart. The last few places I've had pizza were just NOT hitting the spot. Pizzeria Da Gloria is ABSOLUTELY the best pizza I've had in STL. We came for lunch and sat inside - it's a quaint little spot but there is a beautiful patio. We got a margherita pizza and a spring onion pesto pizza. The crust on this pizza was perfect - not soggy and had a great chew. That Spring Onion Pizza was so good so definitely try that before the season ends. For our sides, we got the mortadella skewers which was covered in a tangy, sweet sauce. I dipped a few of my slices in that sauce and it was great. We also got the caesar salad which was tossed really well and every bite was coated in dressing. We ended our meal with their basque cheesecake which I think may have been regular cheesecake? I was expecting the caramelized crust and a softer bite BUT it doesn't matter. That was such a yummy cheesecake and that apple cider caramel was a great touch. I love this place! Great food, great service, and love the intimate feel inside.

We made the mistake thinking we could get a table on the hill Saturday night without a reservation…read more Due to us being on the wait list, we decided to stop in Pizzeria Da Gloria for a drink until our table was ready. We managed to snag a couple seats at the bar and were given water and menus rather quickly. My boyfriend got the Mango Mezcal and I got the Spring Sangria. The mango mezcal had a nice balance of tequila and other sweet flavors while having the tajin rim for additional spice. The sangria was unlike one I've had before as it had coconut rum and other flavors. It was different but in a good way. Unsure of how much longer we'd be waiting, we got an order of Fughuese. I'm sure I butchered the spelling but it's their bread and olive service. The bread was piping hot and the olive oil was fresh and pure. Of course, once we started eating our table was ready /9 we quickly settled and left. It was nice to finally come here even if we only got drinks. I've heard riveting reviews about this place so we def want to come back and try the pizza!

Stop #3 on the Pizza Passport tour! This is old school, downstairs in a building in Lemay…read more We called ahead since there would be at least 12 of us and our larger group greeted and seated promptly. The owner/waitress was great! She knows what she is doing and does it well and quickly! She was super. Most of us had called in or order ahead of time but those that didn't were fine. I ordered a glass of wine, salad, and wings. No pizza for me. Salad and wings were both good, I would order them again. All in our group loved the pizza and it is on the top spot for quite a few in our group. Service was outstanding!

A great family owned and operated pizzeria that has a unique thin crust pizza. The dining room is…read moresmall but charming with Italian inspired murals on the walls and red checkered table clothes. The wait staff is always friendly and very attentive. We enjoy the anchovies salad, they give a generous portion of anchovies and make great homemade ranch, red wine vinaigrette, and 1000 island dressings. We ordered the meatball ricotta pizza and it was delicious. The crust was crispy and there was a generous amount of toppings. If you're looking for a cute pizzeria with old school charm, this is the place!

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!

My boss and I decided to try some place new for lunch a couple of days ago and we were blown away…read moreby Uncle Leo's! We ordered the fried cannelloni, toasted ravs, spinocci, and the triple meat pizza. Online said it would be a long wait but I called and they reassured me it would only be 25-30 minutes. It was done quickly and I loved going into to pick it up. It's definitely like an old school pizza shop. We'll definitely be back!

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.

fantastic pizza and very nice staff always! i will never buy pizza anywhere else. the detroit…read morepizza is thick and flavorful

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.

We stopped in for pizza recently and had an easy time parking. The restaurant was pretty quiet --…read moreonly a few other couples dining in -- and we were able to place our order quickly. We ordered a 14-inch deep dish supreme and settled in to enjoy the music and watch the Winter Olympics on the big screen. Unfortunately, our pizza took about two hours to arrive. A couple who came in roughly 30 minutes after us even received their food first, which was frustrating. The pizza itself was decent, but not worth that kind of wait time. Because of the long delay and average food, we don't plan to return.

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.