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“My husband has been dying to try Katie's for some time now. We made our way here excited to experience real, fresh, delicious Italian food. Instantly walking up there's a nice outdoor vibe, not overly fancy, but very pleasant with outdoor lights, plenty of shaded area, plants for decor, and seating for various group sizes. The inside is also a fresh and modern decor. You're instantly greeted to be seated inside or out. I noticed right away their branding, pasta to cook at home and sauces for sale. The pasta is near white, which you know means it's real! So we knew we were in for a treat. Upon being seated we looked over the menu and couldn't decide what to try (note: there is a lot of Italian lingo on the menu). Luckily, with the help of our very friendly and sweet waitress, she was able to give us her recommendations and explain some of the other options to us. We decided to go all out and get started with bread service and the cheese sticks (note: some names of items were more Italian-I'm giving you the English cliff note version). That bread is AMAZING!!!! So fresh and delicious!! I loved the airy texture and simple but yet delicious flavor of the simplicity of fresh ingredients and love. The flake salt on top just hit the nail on the head. As for the cheese sticks, the breading was a softer texture but crispy from the cook. They were very large in size with a fresh cheese inside. Hot and delicious. The theme to this review is definitely how much you can taste the freshness and overall care and dedication this chef has to their food. It comes served with a side of marinara. There were 6 sticks total (our picture was a little late). We ended up choosing a pepperoni pizza (just plain style not the ezzo on the menu with spice and honey-my husband let me have my way), the fiama Marla bolognese, & the kids marinara spaghetti. The pizza was everything and more! Thin but fluffy crust, tons of flavor, cheese was the perfect ratio with a good amount of pepperoni too. It is not overly sauced, which we both enjoyed. Again, super fresh, perfect consistency on the crust and delectable flavor! My son (pickiest eater alive-meaning we had to flip the spaghetti over so that it hid the Parmesan Romano) LOVED his spaghetti! The noodles were more al dente than I cook them, but yet it tasted perfect! Both the hubs and I said we'd totally get the spaghetti with meatballs on our next visit. Now, as for the bolognese, we actually did not care for this one. It had a different, almost bitter taste we couldn't identify. The noodles in it though, so fresh and cooked perfectly!!! Plus, they were thick and delicious like no where else in St. Louis. All the portions were large, even the kids! They are also sauced in the best way, not overly sauced. I think what we figured out was that this place doesn't have to over compensate for anything because they use quality ingredients that they let shine in their cooking-it's that freshness and care that they are able to share the story of real Italian food! We loved that! It definitely shines at Katie's! Our waitress did a great job to come back and check in with us about flavors and any needs we might have-even with two young kids with us, she acknowledged them too. To our surprise when we advised at the boxing stage that we just didn't care for the bolognese, she had her manager come out and he apologized, even though it was our taste we made clear that was probably the issue, not them. In the end, he still comped that plate-not at all necessary, but overly gracious and it really shows of how much their service matters to them. That in itself rates high with us! You just don't find that kind of hospitality anywhere now days. We really felt like we were part of a family coming here to eat. That's just how they treated you. In addition they have a ton of Italian desserts we saved for the next trip, as well as a great wine list and Coke products for drinks. The restrooms were clean and everything was well kept. We couldn't be ”
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“I always love coming to First Watch. The staff are very kind, prompt and knowledgeable about their menu. The food is excellent - my favorite is the lemon ricotta pancakes with a side of house potatoes and sometimes 2 over easy eggs. I eat vegetarian and I am always satisfied here.”
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“It is the best! My family, friends and I dine here often! Always a great experience with great food and staff! The Blackened ribeye steak sandwich is the BEST EVER!”
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“First time today. Pulled pork nachos delicious. Fast service. Friendly staff”
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“Spectacular service! Delicious, fresh food!and an amazing atmosphere! Amosh is a keeper, he was attentive, patient and made wonderful suggestions. I will definitely be back soon...I think I found my new favorite place.”
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“My wife and I had lunch there. reasonably priced, food was excellent, great atmosphere. Our waitress was awesome. Thanks Brynne for taking care of us.”
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“Wonderful local, family owned restaurant. We've been going here for years and are never disappointed.
Wheelchair accessibility: It's a distance from the lot to the restaurant, but I was able to navigate it easily in a knee walker.”
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“We love Sushi and Wasabi is our go to. We love Tuesdays when most of the rolls are $6 each. (But it is great every other night too) Give them a try!”
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“Best Alfredo pasta and every time you walk in it smells like heaven”
“I haven't tried this place but heard a lot of good reviews on it.Just be aware of the hours, and I would suggest calling them before making a trip there. I went there on Monday @12ish ,they were closed and according to their hours, they open from 11am -3pm Mon-Fri.”
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“I really like this whole experience and eat here often. The food is simple high quality ingredients, so it's filling, tasty and doesn't leave me feeling sick after eating it. The service is always fast, friendly and consistent. I order take out and pick up and I'm never let down. The staff is always friendly and quick witted.”
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“One of my favorite places for lunch. The Kirkwood location has a really fun arcade room sure to make any gathering for any ages unique and interesting. The street corn, margaritas, empanadas and three piggies burrito are my favorites!”
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“This place is adorable. The worker was friendly. They really made the most out of the little space that they had. It’s a fully functioning Subway, so all the food is pretty standard. I went on a weekday with one friend, so seating inside was nice. There’s room for 2 tables of 2 inside, and 2 tables of 3 outside, which is really the best they can do. Overall, it’s a convenient sandwich shop to stop by!”
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“When i say knocked it out of the park... I don't even think that covers it. I ordered a cake and some treats for my friends 40th birthday (80s vs 90s theme) i sent a couple of inspiration photos, had a quick chat, and left rest in their hands... The cake was the hit of the party! It was so amazing! And it was delicious! I will definitely bringing my business to the Celebrating Life Cake Boutique.”
“This is the best one around. Super friendly staff. No matter how busy they are they always have a smile on their face.”
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“The food was great and the wine was too. Great atmosphere. Love going there”
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“Everything!!!Great dinner, drinks and atmosphere! Bartenders are on point!”