50 Best Italian Restaurants near Ballwin

“LOVE Mia Sorellas. Amazing dinner, delicious cocktails and A+ atmosphere! Added to my favorite spots list.“

“Outstanding flavor! Loved the sauce and the cheese...everything!“

“Outstanding. Little Pricey for pasta. We will definitely return. Food was amazing pizza was delicious“

“DELICIOUS 🤤 we will be back in town next month and SO excited to dine here again!!“

“Great food, fair prices, friendly vibes.“

“Everything!!!Great dinner, drinks and atmosphere! Bartenders are on point!“

“There for a bday dinner with a good friend. A big shout out to our server Aaron he made the meal even more special. I had the Chilean sea bass it was amazing along with some Prince Edward island mussels and some spinach. A special bday chocolate cake with ice cream topped off a great evening!!!“

“Tony and family always make you feel like family. From his table side presence and his beautiful mother leading an amazing team in the kitchen. Anthony our server was great and knowledgeable of all the dishes. We started with the calamari and fried spinach and a perfectly spiced marinara sauce. We each had the separate salads I had the Italian chop salad, and my girl had the Caprese salad both were absolutely amazing. I had the Benedetto's Farfalle with spicy pink sauce and added shrimp 🤌we also had the perfectly cooked and breaded Chicken Spiedini served over risotto. Timing is everything when you have multiple dishes everything was perfectly prepared.. 🤌🤌🤌🍷“

“Best dinner we’ve had in a long time. The “trio” appetizer was awesome, salads were great and our main courses were incredible. Will definitely come back again!“

“Great restaurant. Great service and food.“

“I had the best experience ordering 4/1/26.
I ordered a gluten free calzone on DoorDash and added steak to it. They called me and said hey just letting you know the steak marinade has soy and we wanted to make sure that’s okay. I told them it was not and I asked if they had another protein, they did and I added that and all is well“

“The food is phenomenal!!!!“

“Fantastic food & incredible service made our 24th wedding anniversary celebration memorable.“

“It was a truly spectacular experience from start to finish. While the ambiance is beautiful and the food consistently outstanding, what truly made our evening was our server, Simona. Simona was the definition of professionalism and personalized care. She greeted us with a warm, genuine smile and was incredibly knowledgeable about the entire menu and the excellent wine list. Her recommendations were spot-on! What impressed us most was Simona's attention to detail. Our water glasses were always full, courses were timed perfectly. It's this level of thoughtful service that elevates a great meal into a truly memorable event. Simona went above and beyond to ensure we felt like VIPs. We can't recommend Il Bel Lago enough. We will certainly be back!“

“What an incredible dining experience! I visited Bartolino’s on a Tuesday with business partners, and we were blown away. The atmosphere is top-notch and the entire silver-service feel starts at the door—the place is spotless. We started with some 'on point' cocktails at the bar before moving to our table, where the five-star treatment continued. Our waitress was truly one of the best I’ve ever had; she walked us through the menu and kept the night flowing perfectly through every course. We left completely stuffed and beyond satisfied. Highly recommended!“

“We love Viviano’s, great for lunch or dinner, great happy hours! The mushroom Brie soup is wonderful! And the workers are super sweet ❤️“

“great place to eat , friendly atmosphere, toasted ravioli and salads are the best .“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pictured below is the Gonzo calzone- Salami, dates, spinach, garlic herb cheese, mozzarella, mascarpone-ricotta blend, and garlic oil with garlic butter on the side. My husband looked at me like I was crazy when I read off dates but the slight sweetness against all of that savory is what made it!! We also tried the Fatty B, Meat me in St Louie, Magic Carpet Ride, and the Gyro. They were all amazing but the Gonzo and the Gyro were my favorites. The Magic Carpet Ride is also a must try if you're into mushrooms.“

“Amazing pizza! Best lasagna! Great staff! 5 Stars!“

“me and my boyfriend came here for our anniversary dinner and absolutely loved it!! our server was very kind and helpful. our food was served quickly and was delicious. we loved everything about our experience! special shoutout to the worker that was happy to take our picture before we left!“

“We were in St Peter’s Mo. and were going to go to Olive Garden for my Wife’s birthday, when I told our clerk at the hotel she said she would recommend the Pasta House over the Olive Garden. We went and had supper. Everything we had was great better than the other place. We took desert back to the room and it was great. I would recommend to anybody.“

“We are extremely pleased with Ami’s Catering of our family wedding. Ami’s Catering was the best decision! Consider their catering for your parties, showers, banquets, holidays, a weekend meal or weekday lunch or dinner. Planning the wedding reception with Shabi, Ami and their staff was enjoyable, delicious as we sampled the menu and they worked with us on details. PROS: Communication, tasting appointment, menu choices, customization, pricing, service, set-up, delivery, hot-food, delicious, savory, and everything about this family restaurant!! We have eaten at both locations, yet we are usually closer to O’fallon location. Carry-out at O’fallon is a favorite. Pizza variety, famous salad, their house dressing, hot rolls, garlic bread, chicken meals are savory and pastas are all top notch!! Check out their menu, so many choices!!“

“I was very impressed with this Olive Garden location. The service was very good, we were seated quickly. Our waitress took great care of us, we never had to wait on anything and it appeared she was taking care of multiple large tables. The atmosphere was very fun and bright with very comfortable seating. The cocktails were amazing and they offered a very nice variety of alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks. The menu was your regular Olive Garden menu but did seem to offer items I had not seen before. I ordered the 6oz sirloin with alfredo and I have to say, the steak was probably one of the better steaks I have eaten. It was perfectly seasoned and even better it was a perfect medium - rare which I have had problems getting in a lot of restaurants in the past unfortunately. I would definitely recommend this Olive Garden to everyone. Everything was exactly as we had hoped.“

“Had a large party reserved and had some of the best service from our waiter Freddy than we have in years anywhere else. He was incredibly attentive, thorough and kind.“

“We love Viviano’s, great for lunch or dinner, great happy hours! The mushroom Brie soup is wonderful! And the workers are super sweet ❤️“

“We ate there this afternoon. The waitress was great. The pizza was fantastic but the bread they served us before the pizza got there was actually cold. I don’t know if it’s normal for them to warm it up and it would be a really good idea to do that.“

“Me and my wife and friend came here last night we had outside seating which was great due to weather. My wife ordered the blue cheese burger my server said it was not on the menu but she made it happen. That's what I call perfect customer service at 100% will go back when ever I fly back from Jersey.“

“The food was really good , we were seated right away, the waitress was prompt and on top of everything,my steak was just slightly over seasoned but other then that the amount of food was huge like normal,and tasted great. Prices seemed a bit high I was taken back on that part.“

“Late dinner - we were in the mood for something Italian - food is fabulous - we choose lasagna and risotto - both dishes were yummy and plenty left over for lunch tomorrow - FYI: Their salad are the best!! Kayla and the house staff were fabulous as well… we will be back soon…“

“This place is pretty good. Service can be hit or miss especially the hostesses can sometimes have an attitude. Love the food and large menu. The patio is a great place to relax and sunbathe.“

“We went because I remember going to a restaurant they had many years ago on St Charles Rock Rd. The food was as good as I remember. Everyone loved what they had. We will definitely be going back.“

“We came and Darryl assisted us with our party we were planning, he was amazing! He answered any questions I had about the menu and catering. He was very patient and polite. Thanks for making our party amazing. We recommend 10/10 every time! Food was PHONOMINAL! Can't wait til our next event! Thanks Candicci's“

“We were in St Peter’s Mo. and were going to go to Olive Garden for my Wife’s birthday, when I told our clerk at the hotel she said she would recommend the Pasta House over the Olive Garden. We went and had supper. Everything we had was great better than the other place. We took desert back to the room and it was great. I would recommend to anybody.“

“Gioia’s Winghaven is our go to for sandwiches! Always get the order correct, always timely service, always wonderful customer service, always delicious! The only complaint is I can’t have them on Sunday! :( We’ve tried to go back to other sandwich shops on a Sunday and it never compares to Gioia’s. You’ve raised the bar so much, now everyone else is a disappointment.“

“Did not send any plates or utensils with catering order.“

“Probably the best experience at a restaurant we’ve ever had. Ethan, the waiter, was personable, accommodating, and friendly! Food was exceptional as well!“

“Best pizza I have found since moving to STL four years ago! But not just the best here. One of the best ever!“

“They catered a Christmas event I attended. The food was presented professionally and tasted absolutely delicious! 5⭐️“

“The dough, sauce, sausage was fantastic! They have a great sweet sauce. Will order again soon“

“I have eaten at many Pasta Houses over the years, since the 80’s, and today’s experience at this location is the best I’ve ever had. Both my friend and I had hot, delicious food and Tammie is one of the best waitresses we’ve ever had. We both have managed restaurants so it is not easy to impress us, so this is a real accomplishment!“

“We ordered from Cecil's (Ellisville) last pm.... We were not disappointed! The pizza was very good! The only way to improve would be to go back to the old ovens & cornmeal under the crust while cooking. Cecil's Valley Park continues to disappoint... Many chances & they are horrible. Imo's Twin Oaks... also horrible... No question...Cecil's Ellisville is the go-to! Run the Buy one get one for $4 like St. Peters, Please.“

“Excellent quality of food. Great service and nice ambiance.“

“Our waiter, Mike, was personable and quick. The food was good and hot. Loved the cream the chef added to the Manhattan clam chowder.“

“Great place! Will definitely be coming back“

“Had the 1/2 and 1/2 pizza, half veggie half margherita both were good, but the veggie stood out. The pizza is Detroit style but the cheese baked crust adds a bit of salty crunch that makes the edges something spectacular. I also had the spicy Chicken salad which was great, but not the star of the show. also enjoyed the pomegranate lemonade, but that seems to be a seasonal thing.“

“Great service & great food!! We had a couple small issues (burger not done & a soda that was lacking syrup, it was almost all carbonation. It happens! 🙃). The double decker pizza is so good!! My daughter had the chili mac & it was such a huge bowl that we brought more than half of it home. It was yummy!“

“When I walked in, I realized the place was packed, but we were hoping the wait wasn't too long, they quoted 45 minutes, which was a little too long for us. There was 5 of us and we decided to sit at the bar. And I'm sure glad we did. We had a bartender, I forgot her name, but she had purple hair, she was the absolute best. Not only did she make amazing drinks, she made sure our food came out right and hot. She also entertained us the whole time we were there, by engaging in conversations. You don't see that very much these days. If there was a word better than perfect, that's how I would describe it. I'll definitely be sitting at the bar more often.“

“Bought sausage & pepperoni pizza yesterday and eating leftovers today and still 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥this is my go to place! Always on point with food & staff!!!! I live in St Louis City but I will travel this far for their food!!!!! Cannot go wrong here and I might add that all Imos restaurants pizza does not taste the same and I’ve tried many because I’m a Foodie🤣😂🥰💯“

“I was in St. Louis, tried pizza in this place, the wait, the service and a lot of positivity from the people who work there. One of the best pizzas served in St. Louis is located at this address. I recommend this place to everyone, and special thanks to the manager Anthony and the pizza makers Colin and Rachel, and everyone else.“

“Great meal today. A chef salad with THE BEST dressing. We try to make it here every time we’re in the area. ❤️ Always enjoy my meal no matter the choice.“