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    Massa's

    4.0 (166 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    MASSA'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Food- I ordered a pizza so that I could eat part of it there and take the rest with me back to a nearby hotel I was staying at. It is definitely St. Louis style pizza. Like an upgraded IMO's. Delicious if you like that style of pizza. Atmosphere- older place, lots of character. Like many old, full of character restaurants it could be cleaner. It looked like there were a lot of local regulars there. Staff were friendly and extremely attentive without being annoying.

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    David W.

    I didn't realize there was a Massa's in north county. It's very close to the airport and I found it on my way to get gas. I'm partial to Massa's since my wife and I went to the south county restaurant on our first date over 30 years ago. I didn't have much time so I just ordered the fried ravioli to go. They were delicious and hot. Love the marinara. The inside of this restaurant is pretty swanky. I'd like to go back when I have more time. The waitresses were hustling but very friendly.

    The absolute best salad!!
    Sheri B.

    Massa's is a well known local favorite for Italian food. Recently visited the Bridgeton Mo location and pleasantly surprised at the upgraded flooring and it looks great! Unsure when it was done but there was carpet in the past.... This is a smaller dining area and there is a full bar in the back where you can pick up to go orders as well. Upon arrival we did not have a wait to get a table (must have been perfect timing). Our waitress came over quickly to take drink orders and brought over the tasty Italian bread! Our choices for the evening was a large salad to share, carbonara pasta and the Cajun pasta. We knew to only order one meal, but ordered two and had plenty of leftovers! The salad was amazing as always! Great dressing, cheese, artichokes, what's not to love! Our pasta arrived in large white pasta bowls. The Cajun pasta is loaded with the most delectable, creamy sauce and shrimp! The Carbonara was creamy with perfect noodles and the best flavors. Truly think this location has the best pasta! Our evening out included this perfect meal with a couple beers from the bar. Hope to be back soon!

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    John H.

    My Favorite Restaurant Where I Truly Enjoy Myself When I Visit. The Food ,Ambiance And Service Was Excellent. Never Disappointed When I Visit. Also My Daughter Was With Me Which Made Her Very Happy Too.

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    Jasmine W.

    This location is tight in space but service and food make up for this. An intimate environment with large portions.

    Terri M.

    Maryann is the star server. Our dinner was memorable as always at Massa, my favorite. The corner table is the best ambient view of the restaurant.

    Cabernet blend.
    Mary V.

    We had the Italian salad with sweet vinegarette. This is a staple and I love it! And a portebella with seafood - excellent! The waitress, Mary, was so nice, she was helpful, and kept us in warm bread! There is live singing! It is an unassuming building but Mary said this was the original Massas! It is definitely worth a try. She said that they have great filet that's extra thick! It felt like I was I some place in NYCity. Mary has helped with wine choices! The service is excellent, the combination was good. It's all

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    Our first time here. Food and service are great! General Manager was working and she and her recommendations were fantastic!

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    4th visit. Food is always amazing! Wait staff is friendly and attentive. Incredible home made "old fashioned" drink. Yum all around!

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    I love the food here. The place is super small and you better make sure your phone is charged. There is little to no light!

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    Busy at 500, but still good service. Enjoyed toasted ravioli and Caesar salad. Friendly family atmosphere

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    Food was excellent and service even better. Great atmosphere and very personal service, highly recommend.

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    Came in from out of town. Doesn't look like much from outside but don't let that fool you Food was amazing!

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    Thanks Addison! Let us know what we can do to earn that 5th star!

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    So good!!!! Homemade Italian is amazing! Everything our group of 7 was fantastic! Not many take home boxes needed, that's for sure.

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    Anthonino's was the culinary highlight of our trip to St Louis. Located well-outside of Downtown,…read moreit is located in a largely residential neighborhood. We had 6pm reservations and were seated on time but people without reservations faced a 2 hour wait. Make reservations! Upon entering, there is a hostess stand and small bar with seating extending to the back of the building. We had the first table so I can't comment on the full size. My son ordered a Bloody Mary and I had a Pinot Noir while we looked at menu. Bloody Mary was very good and the wine was pleasant. We started with Garlic Bread with Cheese. It was the only menu item I would not order again. Flavors did not come together. I ate my fair share so it was good. Just not great. We then shared a cheese pizza with provel. Elite crust and sauce! The crust had an amazing char and the sauce was deliciously nuanced. The cheese was very good, but most definitely not the star of the pie. Pasta Pomodoro was wonderful. House made pasta was excellent and the sauce was a perfect accompaniment. (Anthonino's really does sauces well!) I finished with tiramisu and I am so glad I did! Did I need it? No. Did I want it? Heck yeah! I think I will be wanting it every day for a long time to come! All of the staff were welcoming and friendly, while remaining efficient. Nice group of people. I would love to be a regular here.

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    Charlie Gitto's On the Hill

    4.3(1.2k reviews)
    10.7 mi•The Hill
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    This was the best establishment we have been to. The way our day played out our party of 4 got to…read morethe restaurant 2 hrs early. We asked if there was anyway they could get us in early. The hostess asked if the patio would be ok and we were delighted to say yes. My wife is using a walker due to upcoming hip replacement surgery and the hostess suggested we use the outside patio gate instead of trying to pass through the restaurant. We sat in the patio and water and fresh hot 2 kinds of bread were placed on the table. Our server, Connor, is so knowledgeable and pleasant. He was patient with us and his wine suggestion was spot on. Great sense of humor and he worked all the patio tables. The food choices were amazing and exceeded expectations. Pricing was comparable with what we expected. The lobster bisque was thick, hot and very filling. There was ample pieces of lobster as well. My wife shared that her pasta was not hard or dry or rubbery but tasted freshly made. Connor shared that the prep starts every morning with homemade pasta. The traditional toasted ravioli were just that, toasted and tasty and the CG shrimp seemed so much more than an appetizer. Meals could be had with just those. I was very satisfied it ordered lasagna anyway. I just had them pack it to go as I was comfortably full. I know there are a lot of choices on the Hill but I assure you this one stands out. Please treat yourself to Charlie Gitto's. Don't wait for a special reason. Any time you eat here will be special

    Overall Impressions: Visiting a historic St. Louis institution for the first time is always…read moreexciting, but our inaugural dinner at Charlie Gitto's on The Hill yielded a surprisingly mixed bag. While the drinks, bread, appetizers, and desserts shone, the main courses and service fell short of the restaurant's legendary reputation. Ambiance & Setting Stepping in from a mild, low-80s afternoon, the indoor dining room felt starkly dark--almost like a cave when walking straight in from the street. Thankfully, we opted to sit on the patio, which was a delightful choice and provided a very nice, relaxed environment for dinner. While the restaurant recommends smart or business casual attire, the vibe on the ground was much more relaxed; there were plenty of people wearing shorts, and a diner nearby on the patio was sporting jeans and a t-shirt. For parking, the Hill location does have a lot attached, but it was full when we arrived. Fortunately, there is plenty of on-street parking nearby, plus another parking lot just one block down. Drinks & Starters * Drinks: Both the house Pinot Grigio and my husband's Super Tuscan were excellent. We chose a single glass rather than a full bottle. * Bread: The bread was outstanding, served in generous portions. * CG Signature Shrimp ($22): Extra-large, roasted in garlic butter and seasoned breadcrumbs. We received three nice-sized shrimp with plenty of flavorful garlic butter left over, which was fantastic for dipping the bread. Entrees * Fiore Borghese ($24): Small, flower-shaped hollow noodles tossed in a pink Cognac sauce with prosciutto, onions, and parsley. The portion was good and shareable, but the pasta was slightly short of al dente and could have used another minute in the pot. While the first few bites were nice, the dish quickly proved to be very one-note; it would make a great side option, but it felt heavy and repetitive as a main entree. Additionally, no extra Parmesan cheese was offered tableside--even though we noticed another diner nearby being offered it--and this dish could have really used it, or perhaps it just wasn't designed for it. * Veal Parmigiano ($55): Bone-in, breaded, and baked with pomodoro sauce and CG cheeses. We had looked forward to this signature dish, and the size was very good and definitely shareable. The pomodoro sauce was the undisputed star of the dish--vibrant and delicious. Unfortunately, everything else missed the mark. The cheese was not melted through and was coolish at best. More importantly, the meat was very difficult to cut even with the heavy steak knives provided, snagging on silver skin, turning out quite chewy, and lacking proper seasoning. At $55, this was a major letdown. Dessert & Coffee * Tiramisu ($12): Ladyfingers, espresso, and mascarpone cheese--very nice. * Chocolate Cake ($12): Triple-chocolate--excellent. * Espresso: A great way to cap off the meal. Service Our server, Noah, provided a mixed-at-best experience alongside his helper. While they were initially attentive with clearing plates and refilling glasses, the pacing went completely off the rails toward the end of the meal. Noah wasn't very chatty (no real personal warmth,) and we had to prompt him to ask if there were any daily specials. Worse still, he cleared my husband's entree plate before I was even halfway finished with mine--making the table feel awkwardly unbalanced--and then dropped the bill right along with our desserts. He even came back to see if we were ready to pay while we were still eating dessert. With the patio only half-full (we arrived at 4:30 PM on a quiet Sunday) and us having been there just a little over an hour, rushing us out like that was completely unnecessary and frustrating. The Verdict With a total of $190 including tax, we expected a seamless, high-end meal. While the patio, wine, starters, and desserts were highlights of the night, the execution errors on the heavily hyped veal and the one-note pasta mean we likely won't rush back for dinner anytime soon.

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