42 Best Italian Restaurants near Ellisville

“We love everything about Massa’s Ballwin. The waitstaff is amazing, Kevin is fun and friendly, the food is always delicious, and the atmosphere is just right. We eat there almost once a week.“

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

“This place was pretty good. It’s definitely the classic St.Louis style pizza with provel cheese, which i happen to be very familiar with being from the city. Kind of has the IMOs kind of vibe to it. Pizza sauce was perfect not too sweet not too spicy. All the ingredients were fresh, and the pizza crust was really crispy. Will be coming back to try other options on menu“

“Amazingly positive and great staff, cracking jokes and gave us free drinks as well as great service. The food was amazing as always and the atmosphere of this place was incredible!! 10/10 I would make the drive just to come again. Keep it up y'all are awesome.

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly, arcade games and aquariums as well as TV.“

“The service was awful. The waitress screwed up our appetizers order. She didn't offer me a salad. She was very slow on serving our food. The only good about this visit is She didn't charge us for either of the appetizers she brought.“

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

“We were celebrating our daughter receiving her Ph D. This place was highly recommended. Had a WONDERFUL experience. The food was fabulous. The staff extremely friendly. Nice wide open space. Being in the business. I was watching the other staffs interaction with guests and other co workers. EXCELLENT VIBE in the house. HIGHLY recommend. All in All. Guests Staff. Food. Cleanliness. Home Run. Great Job 👊👊👍👍“

“Dining at Mia Sorella was a great experience. The service is wonderful and everyone seems genuine and friendly. All the food tastes fresh and made with quality ingredients.“

“Paul Manno’s is the one thing I miss more than the Cardinals baseball games since retiring in 2004. I took my brother there a few years before that, and he said it was the best Italian he had anywhere in the country, and he traveled a lot. I always recommended Paul’s whenever new people came in our flower shop, and EVERYONE agreed with my brother and me. I hounded Gourmet Magazine until they reviewed them. Good enough for MNF Aikman, Buck & Collingsworth! My number one choice in the country.“

“We had a lovely dinner at NOTO last night. One thing I like about NOTO is their menu changes seasonally which keeps it fresh and exciting. They have amazing Neapolitan pizza which was certified by AVPN in Italy. Service was spectacular. Charming atmosphere. I started off with NOTO house salads. Chefs kiss. Mortadella is a no-brainer for me. My partner got the Salsiccia. They were absolutely delicious. The whole experience definitely brought us back to Italy. We also liked the patata a lot. I did make a reservation one month in advance but it’s worth the wait. Highly recommended!“

“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.. 🤌🤌🤌🍷“

“The large salads are large. My rookie mistake was ordering a large salad and a calzone. It was too much food. I ordered the fatty B and it was fantastic. I usually don't enjoy canzone because the crust is hard pizza crust. Not so at sauce on the side. The crust is almost pastry tezture.
Fountain drinks are so carbonated that you can taste the CO2. The only issue. Customer service was ourstanding.“

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

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.“

“Watermelon sangria and stuffed pasta is where it's at! The new bucatini is good too!
Gabby was the most amazing server for our large party of 18. She was organized, stayed on top of refills, got everything right, and did it all with a smile!
Food was great, manager checked in and was seen helping out.“

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

“Thanks for the OVER PRICED BLOODY WINGS! 🤮🤮🤮“

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

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

“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.“

“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!“

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

“Been there many times over the years. Their NY-style pizza is great“

“Been years ago in old town eureka it's on Watson? Had steak Tuscany Steak and Shrimp Cocktail never had pizza! Funny waitress spilled salad all over customer oops! There was a flood and Jo Boccardi sold? pizza out of a truck! Never had pizza!“

“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.“

“MAAAAAAN LISTEN GO DOWN TO JOEY B'S AND YOU WANT BE DISAPPOINTED. The food is delicious The Employee's are on point. I LOOOOOOOOOVE JOEY B'S. And I love the good vibes and the good atmosphere. When you come to st.louis or you are in st.louis go to joey b's

Joey B's Food & Drink Manchester
14445 Manchester Rd, Manchester, MO 63011.

If Joey B's called me to do a commercial I will do it! GOOOO JOEY B'S 🎉🎊🎉🎊🎊🥳“

“If there were 10 stars that's how I'd rate our dining experience. You can't go wrong with Italian and our food was delicious, however, what really made our visit great was the service we received from our server, Helene. She was outstanding and both my husband and I agreed that we'll ask to be seated in her section at our next visit.“

“Candicci’s catered our wedding, and it was everything we hoped for and more! We heard tons of praise from guests saying it’s the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding! Every single dish was delicious, and the portions were generous. Every guest was full and happy! Jeff was super responsive, communicative, and easy to work with. They gave us a free tasting before we booked so we knew exactly what we’d be getting. The whole catering team was professional and accommodating, especially with dietary restrictions. They were also very affordable! I cannot recommend Candicci’s enough!“

“We ordered a couple different sandwiches.. including the ORIGINAL… and holy smokes!! The ORIGINAL HOT SALAMI.. STOP! Right there .. unbelievable.. we also had the Meatball, and the Italian Trio.. but I’m trying every thing on the menu! 13 STARS“

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

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

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

“Have had their pizzas before and were very good, but tonight we got a large sausage/pepperoni but it was not good. The crust was thicker and tasteless. Very skimpy toppings. Not at all like I remember.“

“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.“

“Robert enthusiastically greeted us upon our arrival. He is very personable and professional. We were impressed with his pizza ingredient knowledge, regarding all the different kinds. Our all meat. Pizza was piping hot and delicious! The ingredients were obviously fresh. Both bathrooms were clean. The floor and the tables were spotless, awaiting their next guests. It was quite apparent to us that Robert was genuinely invested in our Jets pizza dining experience.“

“I VERY rarely give 5 stars. I ordered the Sweet Heat pizza and was blown away. This was easily top 5 pizzas I've ever had. I genuinely can't wait to come back to the St Louis area just for the pizza. If you are in the area, this is a MUST GO!“

“Stopped her to check out the Gluten free menu. Let me tell you… The service from the host stand to table service was awesome! The GF menu was extensive. Best pasta I have had. Didn’t taste like GF. Thank you so much! We will be back.“

“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 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 have frequently dined, had delivered, and carried out fron this location. It has had its ups and downs, but I noticed a significant change in September 2021. I believe they took on complete new management. I have been fortunate enough to be dealing with Matt for at least a year now and I always thought he should have been the one that should be running this location. I have been a customer here for 10 years and it's always been a mess. Matt did something different. I believe they brought Dan in as the GM and made Matt the AM. Things changed for the better. Apparently Dan left and Matt stepped into the GM position. Im not sure what happened, but Matt was the best thing that happened to this place. Its my understanding that upper management drove him out do to psychological abuse. I will say as a diehard customer Matt did leave a solid legacy. I always enjoyed Fernando. There were days it was Matt and Fernado, and those guys were on point. Im very pleased to see Fernando in a management position. I would hope that he would be considered for the GM position in the near future. Over the years I have unfortunately noticed the turn of management in this establishment, and there seems to be a common denominator. I have never been able to get a answer from any of the management over the years but from what I can collect it seems to me that they are micro managed and not given the tools to succeed. That is why I will no longer patronize this location or any other Imos that is part of this franchise. It's to bad. I don't know who to contact, but if you are reading this, you either own the place, or are the DM or RM. It really doesn't matter. I have a 17 year old daughter that really wanted to get a job with you and I won't let her. I would have left her in Matt's hands, no worries. Matt was there everyday, everytime. Then he is gone? Through the grapevine I hear there is a District manager that appears to be a bit of a cancer in this franchise. Can anyone fill me in on any information on this matter? Does anyone know where Matt is? If anyone is in contact with him please tell him thank you for years of fantastic service. I hope you have found happiness God bless. John B“