Racanelli’s New York Pizzeria

This is hands down the best New York style slice that I have had in my entire time here in Stl. Most legit dough sauce and cheese. Closest pizza I had to back home east coast pie.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I love Racanelli's Pizza! New York style is the best. Friendly staff, fresh, hand-tossed dough, tasty sauce, and big ol' slices. What's not to love? Dine-in area is pretty bare bones, but just get carryout if you're worried about it. You should be frenquenting this place if you're in the area!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I understand that my overall review rating is a lesser value than the subcategories. As always I think this is the best slice in the city however the reason for the two stars review. Your menu says number seven 10 inch single topping pizza pop salad and beverage 13.95 when the young lady gave me my total it was almost $18 that is absolutely absurd my total should have been around $15. When I asked why she said well that's what the computer says. You need to honor the prices that you publicly post on your menu in the restaurant

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Great pizza, great smell (something about pizza places that have a smell that makes your mouth water), only concern is cashier also makes the pizza. (Assuming innocence here) Employee wasn't wearing gloves while making the pizza, I'm sure hand washing was done but unknown about the arms, and dough goes up to elbows.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Its a no-frills pizza joint with some legit NY style pizza. Okay prices and some yummy pizza.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

On 11/23/2025 I ordered a pizza and paid $22.67. As you can see in the photo, the majority of the pizza was missing cheese. The pieces missing were torn off and tossed in the sink before I realized I wanted to take a picture. Today, 11/24/2025, I called to complain and asked for a manager, I was speaking with the owner I later found out. I began to explain what the pizza we received was like and he demanded a photo stating "anyone can call and complain just to get a free pizza". I sent the picture of the pizza I received and told the man how unhappy I was with the pizza he sent me and he began to yell at me that "he" didn't send me anything because he was off work last night. I told him that it didn't matter, and he began to yell at me, literally scream on the phone to me that if I wanted his help with this situation that I had better not say anything negative about his pizzas. When I asked him to calm down, he started speaking in a foreign language and when he returned to speaking English, he told me since he was the owner that was not going to do anything for me and then slammed the phone down on me. I thought that this had to be some kind of joke because I have no idea why anyone would be so hostile, especially an owner. So, I called back, and he answered the phone by yelling, very loudly, "I am blocking you". I was going to ask for the pizza I received to be replaced but now I have no other alternative but to ask for a refund. I was unable to ask for either of those options because I didn't have the chance to speak, I was screamed at the entire phone call.

Love their pizza and salad. The employees are super nice!!!

The food is delicious and the staff is friendly. The landlord needs to repair the air conditioner though as it gets hot inside the restaurant.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Our first return since pre-pandemic days. Still an excellent no-frills pizza product, with friendly & attentive staff. But seriously, the owners need to shut down for several weeks and upgrade the indoor dining space from its 20+ year old gloom.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 4

I stopped in while shopping in downtown Kirkwood because they offered pizza by the slice. I ordered a slice of the tomato basil and it came out hot and was delicious! Huge slice, great price!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I finally found a place that actually tastes like new York pizza.

Great oizza and great food!

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place has gone downhill big time. The service is awful. The last few times I have come here the wait is a ridiculous amount of time even when you call ahead. I placed an order at 1:15 for a pickup. They told me to come at 2:15. I have been the only one sitting here for almost a hour. There are at least four employees working and no one acknowledging me. I also watched one of the employees on her phone, then directly touching the toppings without gloves on or washing her hands. Very disgusting and unsanitary. I am not sure why there has been no other customers in here the entire time I have been waiting, but the pizza is still not ready on time. If they didn’t make me pay up front, I would have definitely left and never picked it up. After an almost two hour wait for a single pizza, I received it and it is awful quality. The amount of cheese on my pizza makes it inedible. It’s dripping outside of the box. It’s completely doughy in the center and not cooked all the way. This is definitely my last time ever giving them a chance. Rather than refunding the order, they want me to drive 20 minutes back, to show them the mess up on their end. Horrible service, atmosphere, and food quality. Definitely overpriced as well. Save yourself the hassle and go to Dewey’s across the street! I also wanted to add that there was a child running around the kitchen, throwing toys in the dining area. This should not be happening in a public restaurant setting. Very disappointed!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Being from NY, I had to try Racanelli's. It was good. Better than I expected. It wasn't quite Bronx pizza, but it was close. And the Garlic Cheesy Bread was delicious.

Best New York style pizza in St. Louis. They also have the best staff. They work hard to create the best pies in STL!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5