We were there at the end of May as we were driving through St Louis. This is one that we've gone to a number of times over the years, and we really love it! If you've never tried toasted ravioli, you haven't lived. This is a great place to go to try it. I could eat it until I no longer fit in my pants! They really should have a plus sized clothing department right there in the store as some people are going to need it. Oh, and they have great pizza, too. You can try the St Louis style with provel (which I really like), but I'm pretty sure they have a mozzarella option, too. I've also tried their salads in the past and really enjoyed them. One day, maybe I'll get to try one of their Italian dishes. The place is a bit unusual in its look and structure. If you are going to get a table and eat, go in through the back door. There are some areas that look like smaller rooms, and then there was a larger room where we ate. It's all enjoyable, though. I also want to say that our waitress there was one of the most outstanding waitresses that I've ever seen. She was very friendly and helpful. It definitely added to the experience. I just don't think people realize how good St Louis food is! This is a prime example. Unless you really don't like Italian food (in which case, what's wrong with you?), go eat here! read more

First time in and I was impressed. Had driven by many times on Manchester and wondered what the deal was with this always packed place. Well we went on a weekend for dinner and it's clear why there are crowds here. The two of use arrived about 6pm on a Saturday and had to wait about 30 minutes for a table -- they don't take reservations for small groups. Turned out to be fine as we found a seat near the bar and got to watch the World Cup game as we had a drink. We were on the patio, this was June, and it's a really neat space as they can adjust the room to be more open or closed depending on how the weather is. Was an interesting feeling, felt like we were inside but with a nice breeze. For food we got the toasted raviolis to start, each of us got a salad, for entrees we got chicken parm and the rigatoni allá vodka with shrimp. They also gave complimentary bread that was very nice. I especially enjoyed my rigatoni allá vodka but everything was delicious and reasonable my priced. Food all came out fast and service was quick and friendly. read more

Farotto's - Rigatoni allá vodka with shrimp - Caterers Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Hands down one of the best restaurants in all of St. Louis--and one of its longest-standing institutions. It's located just off a busy suburban road, but once you step inside or out onto the back patio, it feels like you've been transported to a little corner of Italy right here in St. Louis. The atmosphere and vibes are fantastic. Crazy to think I grew up right around the corner from here all my life. The pizza was incredible. I'm St. Louis through and through, and this is some of the best our city has to offer. The crust was perfectly executed--cracker-thin with just the right amount of crunch--and the Provel cheese was everything it should be. It's truly one of a kind and a signature St. Louis experience. The toppings were fresh and flavorful, and every bite was great. I also loved the bread. Nothing overly fancy, but you could tell it was fresh, soft, and made with care. The arancini had a unique St. Louis twist with Provel and other local touches, and wow--it was outstanding. A creative take on a classic dish that absolutely worked. This place is a St. Louis gem for a reason. Great food, great atmosphere, and a restaurant that continues to live up to its reputation. Highly recommended. read more

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Food was phenomenal. The toasted rav (4 stars, tasty, but need a bit more flavor). The grilled chicken ceaser salad = 4.5 stars. The service was great and the atmosphere outside on the deck made the trip worth it. Will be recommending to everyone read more

Had a great experience here with family while in town last weekend. Our waitress was so so friendly and very helpful and quick with everything that we needed! The place is huge and we were sat immediately, I imagine the parking lot gets full but we were also able to find a spot big enough for our truck. We all got different things. I got the spicy pappardelle entree, my dad and his gf split one of the STL pizzas, and my boyfriend got the meatball sub. Everything we got was DELICIOUS. The pappardelle was the perfect level of spicy and the meatballs that came with it were AMAZING and HUGE. My boyfriend really liked his sandwich and I also liked the pizza my dad and his gf got. I'd never had STL style pizza before so that was neat! Overall, I'd definitely recommend this spot especially if you're in the mood for a big and filling meal! read more

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Great food & would recommend. We love Farotto's. We have been coming here to Farotto's for 6+ years. When I go out to eat I look for 2 things great food and experience. We love the food both in taste & quality.We love the taste. We have tried almost everything on the menu. Everything is delicious and cooked to perfection. The quality is amazing and they always maintain their high standards. The experience is wonderful with great service and wonderful family atmosphere. I would definitely recommend. They have great wine and drink menu. They also have desserts as well. read more

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Somehow I'd never been here before, but I can't wait to come back. Photo doesn't do it justice, but their Chicken Spiedini is probably the best I've had in St. Louis. The parmesan risotto was delicious and went so well with the dish. Service was great as well, and the covered patio had a great vibe for a great meal. read more

Farotto's - Chicken Spiedini - Caterers Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

We had a great meal at Farotto's the other week. We had never been and the atmosphere and staff were top-tier! Our waitress was Carli and she was absolutely phenomenal. There was literally nothing I could critique with the service. Everyone was so friendly! The food was excellent as well. We started with the Meatballs, which were super juicy and flavorful. My Mom got the Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Fries and said it was great. My Pasta Con Broccoli was good but needed a tad bit more sauce. We will be back. Thanks Farroto's & Carli! read more

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This has to be the best pizza and toasted ravs ever!!!! I hate to tell you this because I hate waiting on a table!!! Its the bomb.com!!!

So it was Sunday evening and I was scrolling looking for something to eat. I googled "pesto pasta" and to my surprise, Farotto's popped up. I was excited because I had only been here a few times but was excited to try their food. I arrived and per usual, sat in the bar area. It took a while for me to get water, so I was bit disappointed in that. When the server finally came, although I was ready to give him my entire order, as soon as I told him what I wanted to drink, he turned and walked the other way. When he finally came back, I ordered a small caesar and the pasta farotto. The salad came out rather quickly and although the parm crisps were good, that was about it. The balsamic dressing I got was way too salty and it made it tough to eat. I ate what I could tolerate but that was only to hold me over until the real food arrived and when it did, that's when things took a turn. First, I had NO idea the portions were that large. They could easily serve four people comfortably. The first few bites were underwhelming. What I thought would be the highlight of my dad ended up being a buzzkill. The pasta literally tasted like something of a frozen dinner. The sauce was watery, lacked flavor, and wasn't good. I literally had four bites and decided that was enough, so I asked for the check and dipped. This visit was a bit disappointing. I'd be willing to come back and give them another shot, but I also don't want to be left disappointed. read more

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Food was excellent. Service was good. Atmosphere was great. One of the best Italian restaurants in St. Louis! read more

Great food. Great service. Fresh bread is always a must and they delivered !!!! Pasta is amazing read more

Food is amazing. Service sometimes is a little slow. But for the most part it's ok, the pickup area is always very professional

How have missed this gem all these years!!! Met some friends for a hurry up happy hour... ummm parking or lack there of first clue!!! The staff was friendly and helpful. I found my friends!!! I ordered a Bourbon Smash. And I drank it...fast. Delish! Moved to wine so I could pace my alcohol. I ordered the seafood cannoli. I ate it ... fast. Sooo delicious. The ambiance is a hard call. It full of people having a good time so does that count. I will be going back... must try more deliciousness. read more

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Very cool open place.. first time weirdly.... It was really busy at lunch and still had great service. Loved the cannoli and flash fried spinach. (Off menu). Kudos to the friendly fast service & delicious food! I will be back! Great gf options! read more

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This was only my second time here but it sure didn't disappoint. Hands down the best meal ever! I opted for the pepperoni pizza and the seafood pasta and they both were incredible! I had plenty of leftovers. The staff was very attentive and welcoming! read more

Farotto's - Pepperoni pizza - Caterers Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Pizza was great and so was service. Will try pasta dishes next time. Been a long time

Farotto's is one of my favorite STL style pizzas and is located on Manchester Rd in Rock Hill. I've been there there times and I keep going back for the supreme pizza that is wonderful although is kind of salty. The place was pretty busy on a Saturday night so we grabbed seats at the bar and that was fine although a little noisy but they got out our pizza, arancini, and t-rav appetizers fresh and hot and didn't take too long at all. Friendly service too, maybe I'll get pasta next time I go back. read more

Farotto's - Supreme pizza - Caterers Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I am a food and entertainment critic who covers the Chicago and St Louis markets. I call it like I see and experience it. I stand by my reviews. Farotto's has been a St Louis favorite since 1956 spanning multiple generations. The restaurant is still owned by the original family members. They've expanded it too. Their outside patio although still under cover is fantastic. They have a large bar with several giant TVs. On a warm summer night it's fantastic. I hold restaurants accountable. I look at their mission statement and how they describe themselves. Funny how the food and service does not back up the bold talk. What the owner claims since he started working at the restaurant since he was 11 years old was, he discovered that people really want from a restaurant is high quality food, the best service, and fair prices. Their mission statement boast can be assured of receiving quality meals with world class service. Let's talk about the world class service. As we all know St Louis was just under extreme heat with heat indexes of over 100. My first glass of water had Ice and was very cold on such a hot night. My ice had melted and when the server came around to refill, his pitcher had NO ice and the water was cool to slightly warm at best. C'mon, really! Common sense, and world class service says, get ice in the pitcher! I order their "signature" roast beef sandwich on a garlic cheese roll with fresh Parmesan potato chips. The roast beef sandwich was juicy, but I hate to say it, tasted and had the consistency like something from Arby's. I finished it but really didn't like it. I expected the garlic cheese roll to be bursting with flavor and it wasn't. You hardly tasted the garlic cheese. Honestly, if you want the FINEST Italian roast beef sandwich and truly a signature dish, the BEST in St Louis is Grassi's in Frontenac off Lindbergh and German Blvd. I was hesitant to try the fresh parmesan potato chips but I figured why not. Sounded good. The chips were home made which I like but there was literally no flavor. They must have really skimped on the parmesan. To be fair, let's talk about the pizza. The Light Italian Pizza was very good. Consisting of olive oil, mozzarella, garlic, spinach, mushroom, and large chunks of tomato was very good. Even just as good the second day as a leftover. Bottom line is this, go to Farratos, order what you want but do not get the roast beef sandwich. There's better elsewhere. Make sure the server has COLD water WITH ICE. Mr Farrotto needs to look at his mission statement and his philosophy and don't rest on his laurels. The bar keeps getting raised. read more

Farotto's - Signature Roast Beef with Fresh Parmesan Chips - Caterers Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Great food. Great service. Great drinks. Large parties always served quickly. Frequent flyer here.

After getting back into town from a long weekend on the Mississippi coast (driving, mind you), I was in no mood to cook or to grab another quick/fast-food meal so we decided on a close to home stop. All I really wanted was to get a healthy-ish meal like a salad or anything not fried. My husband suggested Farotto's and I was too exhausted to argue against Italian. My eyes went immediately to the salads. Such a good variety of options. I chose the Beet and Chèvre salad. I can't lie though, the First Bites (appetizers) sounded amazing and I was secretly hoping my husband would suggest a starter like the Arancini Pizziolo but I suppose that makes a great reason to return soon. We both opted for small salads and to split a small supreme pizza. My Beet Chèvre salad was a work of art. A visually stunning presentation of a pretty basic salad with amazing flavor profiles. My only complaint, and I hate to call it a complaint because I LOVE goat cheese, was the ratio of cheese to beet. It was too much and overpowered the beet. The dressing and balsamic was DE-licious and those pickled onions...yum. Let's talk pizza...one of the best thin crust pizzas in town. Fresh toppings and a crispy thin crust cooked to perfection! The perfect ratio of sauce, cheese and toppings cooked to the perfect wellness; light and crispy with a well done finish. We were seated on the enclosed deck and it had a really relaxed vibe and heaters to keep it nice and cozy for the chilly evening. It was a breath of fresh air (pun intended) that it was not noisy, despite being pretty busy on a Tuesday night. The service was impeccable. From the time we walked in the door, the staff was very attentive, accommodating and friendly. Although our visit was for a lighter fare, the menu proved to be filled with many items that I'd love to try when I haven't been pumped full of southern fried delights for days. I will definitely go back. read more

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We had a guest from Atlanta visiting here last month. She took us to a nice Italian restaurant. So we returned the favor by taking her to Farotto's. We got there and got a glass of wine while we waited for a table to become available. Our wait was not very long but we looked at the menu long enough to place our order immediately after we were seated. I got there and antipasto platter as my entree, my girl got chicken parmesan and our guest ordered garlic crusted salmon. The waitress who served us got us each another glass of wine. She was very attentive. The food arrived at the table fresh from the kitchen in less than 30 minutes! My antipasto board was too much for me alone so the ladies helped me finish it off. They were very complementary about the chicken and the salmon. The restaurant was packed yet we could converse quite easily without screaming. I love outdoor dining here! The value for your dollar here is very good. We will return soon. read more

One of my daughter's favorite spots - I dined here a couple times and it is a very unique place. First and foremost the food is tremendous and the service is tops. What stands out is the way this establishment is set up. I like all the different rooms and outside options. Bartenders are also top notch. read more

I love Farattos! Great pasta, good portions for the food as well and the wine was delicious. I will definitely be going back.

Hot diggity diggin' dog was it busy. Service was absolutely stellar, shoutout to Nicole. She was very attentive, checked up on us just enough. I knew that our table was very rowdy so i'm glad that she could bear with it. The place will be filled. That is a expectation. Restrooms and seating areas were sparkling clean! Nothing to complain about in terms of ambiance. Roomy and spacious, not crammed at all. Parking lot is a little small though. Prices weren't as great as I thought though, it wasn't at the right value in my opinion. Food was decent though, it was filling and well portioned. Just enough to eat by yourself or share with two, same could go for dessert. Dessert was absolutely delicious, not too sweet and light. I wouldn't come here again, the food I found only to be average but the dessert made up for it. It was nice to try Faratto's though, it was. read more

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If you happen to be on Manchester in the Rock Hill area be sure to stop by Farottos for an authentic Italian meal! We went on a Saturday afternoon and sat on their expansive deck with several tv's to enjoy basketball or Cardinals baseball. There were couples, families with young children and girls day out groups all enjoying themselves. We started with the complimentary bread basket which was so soft and delicious! Our appetizer of toasted raviolis came out quickly and was a large portion. The dipping sauce is so flavorful and the best I've had in this area. Shortly after we received our entrees. Go simple and enjoy the large portion of spaghettini and meatballs and you won't regret it! Our waiter was friendly and kept our water filled despite the large crowd. I just have nothing but the highest compliments for this establishment! read more

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Food was great and so was service. Can't wait to go back. So much history and tradition

Farotto's has an amazing huge patio (which is enclosed and heated in the winter) and is a great dinner spot! For my entree I got the pasta farotto. It was a big portion and absolutely delicious. Everything my friends ordered looked tasty as well, I will have to come back to try more of their menu. Our waiter was very attentive and had good suggestions for menu items to try. read more

Good food crazy how busy it is in a week night. Good service. Parking can be difficult read more

Well if you're in business for 69 years you have to be doing something right and I suspect Farotto's has been doing it right all that time. My wife and I went for dinner on a Wednesday night around 5:30pm. The parking lot was full, but there was street parking nearby. We were able to get a table for 2 inside after a few minutes of waiting and were promptly greeted by our server who took our drink order and brought us some water and bread. The bread was soft and chewy and with a little butter was a delicious treat with my House Chardonnay. My wife and I split a small salad which was plenty for both of us. It had a combination of blue cheese and provel along with green and Kalamata olives and Salami. It was a great salad. I ordered the baked rigatoni in a vodka sauce with shrimp. I was worried the pasta was going to be overcooked, but was really surprised that it was "al dente". The sauce was delicious and the shrimp that came with it were just fabulous and fresh. I tasted my wife's Lasagna and it was really good and she loved it. We were so happy to find this restaurant and are looking forward to coming here frequently and trying the rest of the menu. The restaurant has an air conditioned inside, a banquet area downstairs and a huge covered deck outside. Looking forward to spending some time on the deck in the fall. read more

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Love Farotto's but since I moved to FL I rarely get to have that excellent pizza and salad. Farotto's is our go to place in St. Louis for Pizza and Hacienda for Mexican food but I have heard that has closed- too bad as I had been going there since childhood when they had Sunday brunches. The atmosphere at Farotto's has expanded which they needed and the quality is still there is the most important thing- anxious to get back to the Lou and have that outstanding pizza again. read more

We went to Farotto's for my husband's birthday dinner. Nicole, our server, was fantastic and answered all of our questions. Upon entering, I couldn't believe how much the restaurant had grown. I have not been there in over 10 years, and it looks totally different, for the better. We sat on a covered patio with a full bar and plenty of tables. The food was just as I remembered. We started with cheese garlic bread as an appetizer, got a small house salad, small Caesar salad, pepperoni pizza, and chicken parmesan. Everything was delicious, and the service was quick and efficient. We may have found our favorite Italian restaurant. read more

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I've been coming to Farottos since I was little, and it always delivers! We came here after a cold walk at the park for lunch, and a delicious meal on the heated patio was just what we were looking for. We got there right when they opened at 11, and we're welcomed warmly. I ordered a Diet Coke and we were given warm bread. Their patio is fabulous and so great all year round, definitely one of my favorites! My friend and I split the veggie pizza with chicken and I got a small house salad. It's the StL classic with provel which is always a win in my book. The pizza is stl style, square cut and crispy crust. Delicious. My dad got pasta which looked incredible- it came with fresh mozzarella on top, and my stepmom raved about her turkey melt. Service was great! read more

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Hi - we really appreciated the great service provided by Melanie on 4/15 for our 90 yr old Mom's send off to heaven. We stopped by on 4/13 to meet with her (we had no appt and just came from the funeral home) and she immediately understood our situation and quickly helped us assemble a lunch- type menu and private room for 4/15. When we finished Mom's service early, Melanie moved mountains to get things arranged and our group of ~20 had a peaceful, relaxing, and fun time toasting our Mom, while having tasty food and drinks. I now understand why this was Mom's favorite spots. Many thanks to Melanie and her team - you made what could have been a sad time joyful. All the best read more

Well we met our county friends for a meet up before we went to the ballgame. They shared their spare tickets they got from another friend. We parked at Farotto's and drove downtown to the game in 1 vehicle. Our friend's kept saying "The supreme pizza is my favorite pizza and it is the best pizza I ever had. I do not like supreme pizza so much but I did order the Margherita pizza with the red sauce, (you can choose your choice of sauces ,cheeses and of course toppings). My pizza was fantastic!. The red sauce had a great mouthfeel you could taste the tomato sweetness highlighting the basil and mozzarella cheese. Simple but elegant. The ladies both ordered the Spinach salad. This collection of flavors walnuts,sun-dried cranberries, feta cheese and red onions with a raspberry vinaigrette dressing sou ds great. I did not taste it but the comments when asked were mixed. Mostly the feta cheese was too salty. Perhaps not drained enough. One liked the saltiness the other not so much. Decide for yourself.I was impressed with the menu offers. I would put this up against any restaurant on the Hill (the Italian neighborhood) in south St. Louis. read more

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The biggest thing for me was getting a reservation for 14! We had initially requested the patio- then when I looked at the weather I was nervous and called them and they changed us to inside. No issues. We had great service and of 14 people we only had one blip. One had requested no mushrooms and it came loaded with mushrooms- it was promptly corrected. It all went so smoothly. My husband and I shared the GOAT pizza and it was so good! The crispy spinach on top was perfection. I didn't get any food pictures which is a shame. It all looked delicious and everyone was pleased- which is difficult to achieve with a large group! read more

Classic St. Louis style Family Italian Eatery. Nostalgia and toasted raviolis all wrapped up in a provel topped pizza ! Love it!

Visited with friends. Not disappointed. Service was great. The server was attentive to our table and took drink orders and food orders in a timely manner. Answered questions about menu items and was correct in his assessments. Food was served quickly and all orders were at the correct temperature. Special request were met. Flavor was great. This is a definite stop to place. Even my request to have the heater turned down just a bit was met with a smile. Do yourself a favor and stop in for a great time and meal. read more

The food is great. The staff is efficient and personable.Farotto's is definitely a favorite.

First off I have to say this was mine and my friend (Red) 3rd or 4th time dining at this establishment. The first time here was very good each time since has been less appealing. This experience on a Sunday at 4pm was the least impressive. To start with the linen napkins at our table we're both badly stained from something black on them. The service was good by waitstaff and bus help. The food not so. I had the spaghetti and meatballs at $ 19 in a red sauce that was thin and runny, the taste of the sauce was garlic and salt. The meatballs were ok a little to salty but ok. My friend Red, had cannelonni in a white sauce $14, the sauce itself was thin and runny and red stated it had no real flavor, she had two to three bites and asked for a box. We also ordered garlic cheese $8 bread, when it arrived to the table it was not hot, the cheese bread had no taste except garlic. The wait staff did a good job and service was quite good, however the pasta and cheese bread was not as good. read more

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