This place has the most amazing anchovies on earth. They are packed in the most beautiful olive…read moreoil I have ever tasted. I would love to get into the store and get my hands on a package of those, but alas, unless I shop between Monday and Friday, 11-4, I am out of luck. Imagine my horror as we pulled up at 2pm on a Saturday (after coming here on Saturdays before) after going to the store and buying everything my hubby needed to make me his amazing Lobster Ravioli, which is actually Midwest Pastas ravioli, but he makes a killer sauce for it, and its closed. So basically if you have a 9-5 job, you will never, ever be able to discover the wonderful things they offer here, which is a shame, and odd. Please for the love of God, open back up on Saturdays, thanks.

What is love? Well, that's easy. It's fresh pasta! If you adore Italian good...if you're a budding…read morechef or just want to up your pasta game on date night, this local business is your wingman. Midwest Pasta provides fresh pasta and flour to local restaurants. So they make their products in batches -- but anyone can walk in and purchase. There is always a supply of fresh pasta in the refrigerated section, as well as some frozen. I've had their mushroom ravioli, fettucini, gnocchi, pappardelle, and meat tortellini. Everything is DELICIOSO!! Their customer service is awesome. I stopped in to buy some fresh pasta, and was advised on what might pair best for my meal plan; and because I was traveling got an ice pack to help the pasta stay cooled. There is also a very small display of imported olives, olive oil, pesto, etc. However, the options are limited and display is limited to just a couple shelves. This is not a huge grocery, but it will accommodate small foodies out exploring the Cherokee Street Benton Park neighborhood. Double check store hours. They DO close early. So be sure to check hours and plan your visit accordingly. You'll miss out if you think you're stopping by after work or on the weekend.

Tried the Strawberry Summer Salad tonight. Topped with chicken. It was delicious. Monday night is…read moreall you can eat on choice pastas. My hubby got the pasta con broccoli. Comes with one side salad and unlimited rolls. Good service. Friendly staff. This Pasta House is always a solid good meal for us.

I really like the pasta house salad so I always have to get it while I'm there. I've had several…read morepasta dishes here and they are good, quality I would expect at Pasta House. I've been coming here for a few years and the quality is consistent. The rolls are plain so I usually skip those. Service is good.

I've been here several times & it's always a good experience! It's located in a shopping center…read more There's both tables & booth and the aesthetic is clean although it still feels homey. There's both tables and booths along the walls. If you're in a larger party I def recommend calling ahead. We've had cocktails here, chicken parm sandwich, grilled chicken panino sandwich, fratellis salad, chicken Alfredo, tutto mare, spaghetti, the al formaggio, and the affogato. Everything has been delicious, fresh, and hot! The only complaint I'd make is that although it says panini for sandwiches they aren't the traditional paninis that are pressed & grilled but instead are just sandwiches so that was disappointing to find out after the fact. The staff are so friendly and attentive we hadn't been for almost 2 months and our waitress still remembered us & what I usually order. I love getting the al formaggio but instead of ravioli I get fettuccine, I love being able to have a portion of all 3 yummy sauces they have. Overall a great restaurant! I love that it's family owned, fresh ingredients, and a lot of stuff made from scratch (complimentary bread is yummy). My only true complaint would be that they don't sell that creamy Italian dressing by the bottle, would totally buy it all the time it's so yummy! Anytime we're in the area we'll be stopping by.

We made reservations for six to follow our grandson's graduation on a Sunday at The Family Arena in…read moreSt. Charles. Even though we were 25 minutes early, our table was ready and we were immediately seated. We were greeted warmly upon arrival and also minutes after we were seated by our server. Our server was friendly and efficient. Drinks were delivered and refilled, as necessary. The ambiance is casual and comfortable. The decor is simple and tasteful. We waited a reasonable amount of time for our food, which was delivered hot and tasty. The only dish that wasn't 100% was my Chicken Spedini. I have had it there once before and it was amazing. This time, the lemon sauce was thick and sweet. Last time it was lemony and buttery. Otherwise, the Veal Parm was perfect, as were all of the other dishes. This is a nice restaurant with great service and quality cooked and tasting food.

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.

We live down the street from this spot but we tend to be more dinner people, not lunch, so we…read moreALWAYS miss it! We finally got the chance to check it out - we had already eaten lunch and it was between lunch and dinner so we endulged in some drinks (house wine and beer) and a couple appetizers. If they're any indiciation of what their pasta is like, I can't wait to come back and try it. We got the house bread which....I didn't think you could make house bread memorable...but they do. It is so fresh, the right amount of crispy and oily, and the dip. Holy moly. We also split the shishito peppers, which I'm a huge fan of and can NEVER find in STL, so I was in heaven. The sauce was super light and a great companion to the blistered peppers. We ordered at the counter, then they brought everything out to us on the patio, it was perfect. Literally a little gem, they also have a small happy hour we plan to check out at some point. Highly recommend.

The European feel to the cafe is charming. The meats from…read moreProsciutto to mortadella melt I. Your mouth. The homemade focaccia is amazing. I want to go back and try pastas and dessert.

This was my favorite place ever. Their food was incredible and their service was next level. It…read morekills me to know they're not there anymore. It always had a home like kind of feel. Will miss it dearly.

Good: my wheelchair fit through the door, my food was very hot, and my server was polite…read more Cons: the greasy red headed cook said the "F" word on more than one occasion, my husband's lobster and shrimp raviolis weren't plentiful for $21.99- he got maybe 6 with a bunch of sauce and 2 cut up cherry tomatoes on top, the menu is flimsy and has significantly decreased on options, lastly the waiter was cleaning prior to handing our food , didn't was his hands & would always put items far from me, so my husband would always have to hand me my items. The ambiance was typical, yet I got a full view of that greasy, skater boy, cook whose hair hung way out of his hat. He should have worn a hair net it was so gross! To note: The time on the website varied from the time on the door. They actually close at 9:00pm.

Is Chappy's a Fried Chicken Restaurant or is it a Smash Burger Restaurant?…read moreDoes it really matter, when they do both very well? Chappy's is a 50's diner themed restaurant that could make you feel like you're a guest star on Happy Days. My first visit, I had to go with the fried chicken. My cleaning lady and other friends raved about it and they were right. The chicken was super crispy, the inside was extra juicy and the seasoning was on point. I was excited to see they offer about 10 different canned beers. Sometimes you just need a cold beer and they have both national and craft brands to choose from. However, if you want the true 50's diner experience, they have hand-scooped milk shakes, too. A heads up to soda drinkers, Chappy's is a Pepsi product restaurant. Oh, I forgot to tell you about my appetizer. I am Fried Pickles addict and I really liked theirs. The basket was way to full of deliciousness for one person. So be sure to bring someone to share it with. Chappy's does offer table service, which surprised me and the servers are attentive and friendly. I'll be going back soon to try their burgers and milk shakes.

This place was spectacular! The owner has done a really great job with the overall ambiance of the…read morerestaurant. Everything is Route 66 themed and there is some really fun signage on the walls. I got the STL 66 burger and fries, swapping the provel cheese for american. The burger was juicy and the signiture STL sauce really heightened the flavor. Our amazing waitress Emma made us her signiture Strawberry Shortcake milkshake and WOW! The milkshake was so good. It tasted like no other strawberry esc milkshake I've ever had- it's a must try! (it's not on the menu, so you have to ask for it) To top it all off... free Hotwheels! If you let a waitress know it is your first time, they will bring out a bin full of Hotwheels for you to choose from. I believe kids meals also grant this. Had such a great time here- will definitely be coming back soon!

If you know the local chain, you know it is dependable Italian food at fair prices and good value…read more Known as much for their house salad as their pasta the restaurant has a diverse menu that includes hamburgers for the non-pasta inclined. This location had a nice feature: borrowable children's books by the front door to entertain children while they wait for seating or their food.

The Lindbergh location closes way too early so sometimes i have to order at Afton but i love…read moregrabbing takeout when they are open. I also love they have a takeout door you can pull up to and have them bring the food right out to the car. They offer a rotating menu of special, have online specials for families. I am obsessed with the meatballs, their chicken wings are surprisingly good and they also have a really great gf pizza.