The Hill

Below is a list of places on "The Hill".  If you would like to add others to the list, feel free to email us at john@frogfreckle.com


Amighetti's     <click for website>

They are most known for their Amighetti's Special Sandwich. The Special is made with ham, roast beef, Genoa salami, brick cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, pepperoncini and secret recipe Amighetti's dressing on freshly baked Italian bread. They also make and serve fresh pasta.

         


Anthonino's Taverna     <click for website>

Owners Anthony and Rosario Scarato are steeped in restaurant as sons to one of the founders and 20-year owner of the restaurant chain Athen’s Café. While the family is no longer associated with Athen’s Café, their father, Bob, finds it a hard business to avoid. You’ll find him regularly welcoming customers and eager to make sure your visit to this family friendly taverna leaves you satisfied.

         


Bartolino's     <click for website>
This is the largest of the Saracino's restaurants featuring a Tuscany style dining room, chic bar, outdoor patio, and meeting and banquet facilities for up to 250 people.

         


Brazie's Ristorante    
A nondescript strip-mall location south of the Hill belies a warm and welcoming atmosphere and a consistent list of Italian and Italian-American specialties.

Chris' Pancakes and Dining     <click for website>
Although breakfast is a favorite, lunch and dinner are also available at Chris' with delicious chicken, steak, and seafood entrees.  A casual, fun atmosphere makes Chris' a wonderful family treat.  Breakfast meetings are a Chris' specialty with private rooms available.  Stop by Chris' to experience one of St. Louis' favorite breakfast spots.

         


Cunetto House of Pasta     <click for website>
Since 1972, the Cunetto family has consistently provided great food at great prices. With a spacious, nice but casual atmosphere for diners, and a prime location right “on the Hill” and with plenty of parking, Cunetto’s has become a place for both locals and tourists looking for the quintessential Italian meal!

         


Dominic's Restaurant     <click for website>
Chef Dominic Galati and his wife, Jackie, serve up continental Italian cuisine with an emphasis on traditional regional dishes in an elegant atmosphere. Voted one of the two best Italian restaurants in the country by Conde Nast Traveler, Dominic’s features fresh fish daily, sumptuous veal, beef, lamb, chicken, and homemade pasta as well as a comprehensive wine list.

           


Eovaldi's Deli    
Eovaldi's features a full menu of pastas, salads, sandwiches and other Italian specialities, served all day long from open until close for dining in or carry out. This Italian deli also carries a full line of Italian cheeses, deli meats, authentic Genove salami, Mortadella, Prosciutto, and Coppacola, and fresh cuts of meat by special order. They also serve a number of Italian specialties: Brusiolone (Italian meat roll with salami & eggs) spedini, ravioli, tortellini, gnocchi, as well as Salsiccia in four varieties.

         


Fassi Sausage and Sandwich Factory    
The menu includes homemade sausage and other Italian specialties. Go hungry — the portions are generous and the food is good.  On Tuesdays, you can get a sandwich made with salamini, also known as salametes, a delicious spiced pork sausage made with red wine and garlic. Ask for both tomato sauce and spicy mustard.

         


Favazza's     <click for website>
As you may already know, at Favazza's Restaurant "On the Hill", we have been specializing in group parties, private dinners, meetings, and rehearsal dinners for many years.  We also offer catering service, boxed lunches, office catering, fund raisers, and holiday parties. And now, with the addition of our new facility, Rose of the Hill, we can accommodate groups from 25 up to 500 guests. We will continue servicing your needs, large or small, in the OLD WORLD, OLD FASHIONED WAY while maintaining the Favazzas's Family care and service.

         

                                                                                                                   

Garavelli's     <click for website>
Garavelli's Catering is backed by 85 years of experience in the restaurant and food preparation field. Garavelli's caters to many fine events in the Metro St. Louis Area, including corporate catering for Anhauser Busch, Bank of America, Southwestern Bell and MCI World Com. just to name a few.

         


Gian-Tony's on the Hill     <click for website>
Owner and Executive Chef Tony Catarinicchia personally prepares Southern Italian meals, which include pasta, veal, chicken, seafood and beef, for everyone's enjoyment. Experience many family recipe's that followed Tony from Sicily.

    


Gioia's Deli     <click for website>
Gioia’s Deli prides itself on serving St. Louis’ favorite sandwich, the Hot Salami. Gioia’s serves an assortment of premium meats accompanied by homemade salads, soups and desserts. Cathy and her son Alex carry on the Gioia’s tradition by offering the best delicatessen fare St. Louis has to offer.

         


Giovanni's on the Hill     <click for website>
Founded in 1975, Giovanni's on the Hill has been a fixture on the Hill for more than 3 decades. Rated one of the finest Italian restaurants in the city, Giovanni's is the perfect location for a special romantic evening or a night out with family and friends. When you're in town, come visit us and discover for yourself.

         

Charlie Gitto's on the Hill     <click for website>
St. Louis' Premiere dining experience since 1981, featuring steaks, veal, chicken, seafood, pastas, and classic pizzas. Open 7 nights per week.

         


Johnny Gitto's    
Restaurant critics, neighborhood regulars, and first time visitors alwaysagree about Johnny Gitto's: the atmosphere is great, the food is superb,and the service is outstanding. The restaurant offers a casual atmospherethat is perfect for dining with friends, co-workers, and family members.

    


Guido's Pizzeria & Tapas     <click for website>
The Carreteros, Miguel and his parents Segundo and Genoveva are natives of Madrid and had always dreamed of opening a Spanish restaurant with recipes from their homeland. So began their restaurant: Guido's Pizzeria and Tapas.

         
 

Lorenzo's Trattoria     <click for website>
Lorenzo's features Northern Italian cuisine with a touch of contemporary flavor. The menu at Lorenzo's presents a wide variety of pastas and entrees. Look forward to experiencing the authentic house-made gnocchi and risottos.

         


Lou Boccardi's    
Small, family-run place at the edge of the Hill since 1972, featuring basic, inexpensive pastas and entrees and St. Louis-style pizza.

         


Mama Campisi's     <click for website>
Discover the treasure of classic Italian dining with the historic charm of The Hill in St. Louis.  Mama Campisi's has been a neighborhood staple for years and is known nationwide as the birthplace of the toasted ravoli.

         


Milo's Tavern    
Milo's is a neighborhood bar with many TVs, ample seating, typical Saint Louis bar food, and a great patio with bocce courts.  I prefer Milo's in the summer as the patio and bocce separate Milo's from other bars.




Modesto Tapas Bar & Restaurant     <click for website>
Founded by Brendan Marsden and Julie Block, Modesto is an original restaurant concept. Together with chef Grace Dinsmoor, they have composed a menu that offers both traditional Spanish dishes, such as Paella Valenciana, as well as updated versions of popular Spanish dishes, such as Gambas al Modesto and the Filete de Solomillo, a steak that Post-Dispatch food critic, Patricia Corrigan, calls “one of the best in town.” From the wines, to the cheeses, to the olive oil, everything is exclusively Spanish.

    


Mr. B's Bar & Grill     <click for website>
Offering daily specials and have weekly events for those who need a night out.  Our staff always has a smile and greets each of our customers as a friend.  We invite you and your family to join us, we promise you won't be disappointed.




O'Connell's Pub     <click for website>
At first glance the menu may seem small in comparison to some, but our secret is consistency and quality. O’Connell’s has been serving the same popular menu with only a few changes for over thirty years.

    


Pietro's Restaurant     <click for website>
Pietro's Restaurant started in 1960 as a small family operated bar and dining establishment with two employees.  Through several expansions it has evolved into a restaurant and banquet facility that can accommodate up to 120 people.  Still family owned, Pietro's is known for serving generations of families, with quality meals at reasonable prices.

         

 
Pueblo Solis     <click for website>
The Solis family has been preparing traditional Mexican dishes from Northern Mexico for over three generations.  Still Alfredo and his matriarch mother carry on the family tradition of hand crafted margaritas, freshly prepared guacamole and some of the most flavorful fajitas in town.

         


Rigazzi's     <click for website>
The oldest restaurant in the historical "Hill" neighborhood
Voted 10 Best Pizzas in USA by Bon Appetit Magazine
200 Items on our Menu. Everything from Pasta to Burgers, Pizza to Steaks and Seafood.

         


Ristorante da Baldo     <click for website>
Da Baldo's specializes in all types of banquets and has two rooms available.  Pipe and Cigar smoking is welcomed at the Bar.



Spiro's South     <click for website>
The “Spiro’s family” has been serving the St. Louis area since 1977 and our object was, and always will be, to serve “quality food at a fair price accompanied by a superb quality of friendly service.

         


Trattoria Marcella     <click for website>
Through the years Trattoria Marcella has always enjoyed critical acclaim from food writers and repeat guest from all over the world. Owner Steve Komorek has been named Sauce Magazine Chef of the Year and has earned a Masters of Italian Cooking from Slow Food in Jesi, Italy.

         


Zia's     <click for website>
Zia's offers an experiance that's like being invited to a friend's home instead of a restaurant. Serving classic Italian gourmet and the St. Louis-style cuisine at affordable prices has made Zia's a favorite for both local St. Louisians and visitors since 1985.