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!“

“Great food and service. Waiter made some excellent suggestions, including said we could split a salad - which was plenty. If you’re old, it was a touch dark, but part of the ambiance. Will go again. For app, main, wine glass, dessert will be ~$100 per person. It was great. It does fill, so make a reservation.“

“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.. 🤌🤌🤌🍷“

“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!“

“We have traditionally gone to Bartolino’s South County. When they opened the one in West County we were very happy because it’s close to home as well as a very nice place to have dinner or lunch.. We have had dinner there several times And each time the food has been great and the service excellent. Very nice courteous professional people tonight we had Michell as our attendant and she did an excellent job. The atmosphere is very nice yet very comfortable business casual. Prices are not cheap, but considering what you get they’re fair. We will continue to go to Bartolino‘s, and we consider it one of our favorites for a good Italian.“

“Great restaurant. Great service and food.“

“The food is phenomenal!!!!“

“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!“

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

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

“This is a great stop on the way back home from a day trip! Calzones were flat out amazing, except someone was in the bathroom the whole time… So they only have single person bathrooms. The staff was friendly and attentive would recommend five stars.“

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

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

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.“

“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!“

“Beth was the most amazing waitress I've ever had in an establishment! She went above and beyond for everything. I never had to ask for any refills or anything. Very attentive and she actually enjoyed serving us. Such a lovely lady and made our night perfect! Thank you so much for this wonderful experience Beth! I recommend asking for Beth if you come here on weekends!“

“Everyone that ate the pepperoni pizza said it was amazing. My son and I had the chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks and ravioli sampler it was all really good and seasoned perfectly. The marinara sauce for the ravioli was delicious and I do not like normally like any marinara sauce but this tasted and looked fresh. Service was amazing and neat place.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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…“

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

“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!!“

“Aiden was our server and he picked us up right at shift change. He did an amazing job was very accommodating. He took marvelous care of all four kids and two adults with a smile even took care of one kids food allergy, beautifully. Great job Aiden!“

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

“We had an amazing time at Joey’s today, mostly thanks to our bartender Abigail! She was so kind and patient with us which is greatly appreciated, especially considering she’s in the heat all day. Lovely lady, literally will ALWAYS choose the patio if she’s out there.“

“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 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 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.“

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

“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.“

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

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

“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 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!“

“Great place! Will definitely be coming back“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“5 stars.

We walked in around 11am Saturday, 07/18/26, and could tell something was off, chairs still up, register not yet opened for the day. The employee at the counter kindly welcomed us in for dine-in anyway.

When it was time to pay, he and a coworker from the back had to figure out the register together from scratch, clearly not their usual job, no training, but they stayed calm, worked through it, and got us checked out correctly without complaint or excuse.

Food came out perfectly prepared and exactly as ordered.

Whatever staffing gap caused this, these gentlemen handled it with patience, kindness, and professionalism. Five stars for them, they showed up and made it work. Excellent problem solving under pressure.“

“This was my first visit to Jet pizza. I ordered via phone with their AI system. That's was very easy process. I was looking for a thicker crust and they had hand tossed and Detroit style crust. I got the hand tossed, wish I would have got the Detroit style. It looked better in the pictures on the menu.
Once I got there I was greeted quickly. My pizza was ready within a few minutes of my arrival. The guy I dealt with was very helpful.
After I got the pizza home it was just ok. Now that's me, there was nothing wrong. Other than I personally didn't care for it. I will try it again. I want to try their Detroit style crust.“

“First time having St Louis style pizza. The taste was good on the sweet heat and all meat pizzas. The square-shaped pieces are convenient for snacking on. However, the cuts could have been deeper. Most of the pieces were fused back together by the cheese.“