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    Monte Bello Pizzeria

    4.3 (195 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian
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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Christina K.

    Tried this place for the first time tonight. It is so adorable when you walk in. Everyone was very welcoming and inviting as we walked in. We did carry out, and it was still fresh and hot when we got it home. The food is good quality and the appetizers are amazing!!!!! The pizza is extremely filling, and I could only eat two pieces!!! Well worth it and I can't wait to take my kids to dine in

    Michelle H.

    This cute neighborhood pizza establishment have a great family friendly old school vibe! The staff was welcoming and friendly. It was our first time in so we had a few questions! Space is tight so be prepared to wait or make a reservation! Our food was superb!

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    Greg H.

    I love Monte Bello's pizzas! We got a large Meat Lovers pizza and it was delicious! It is a crispy thin crust covered in meats and cheese. It's not your typical completely round pizza, you can see and taste the love they put in what they do! The dining room is down stairs and it isn't gigantic. If you come during prime hours you may have to wait for a table. It's definitely worth it though. If you can't wait, definitely come back. You won't be disappointed.

    Andrea S.

    A small pizzeria in the basement. Totally unassuming and you can walk right past it without noticing it. We sat down and the waitress told us the pizza would take 45 mins. We were wondering why thin crust pizza would take that long. Well, I still don't know why but I can say it was worth the wait. The texture of the crust was totally different from the normal STL style pizzas. Super crispy but doesn't feel like crackers. The homemade sausage topping was delicious. Lots of topping and a bit messy to eat... in a good way. Very filling. Two thumbs up!

    Sara G.

    Hey STL seafood lovers, for those seeking a pescatarian-friendly slice, I found you a spot #StLouisPescatarianApproved I got my pie topped with shrimp and jalapeños, and it was absolutely delightful! I love this crunchy thin crust! The shrimp were perfectly cooked and the jalapeños added just the right amount of kick without overpowering the other flavors. Montebello feels like a place that knows its pizza craft, and I'm so happy to have found it.

    Renee R.

    My husband and I were in the mood to try a new pizza place tonight and decided on Monte Bello after seeing it well rated in a video of STL pizza spots. It did not disappoint! It is in a casual spot, and we had awesome service. They do have an explanation on the table that their pizzas take 30-35 minutes to cook, but our drinks were always filled during the wait and we were able to enjoy some toasted raviolis during the wait. The toasted raviolis tasted homemade and had a good amount of meat in them. We got Montebello Special pizza and it was delicious. I appreciated the crunchy crust, the generous amount of toppings, and the delicious sauce. Overall, we came out with a lot of leftovers with a large pizza. We will definitely be back!

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    R C.

    Visiting from out of state and we asked where's the best pizza take out? This little hole in the wall is such a hidden gem! Now pizza from St Louis is quite different from other parts of our country. Seems the Show Me State like their pizzas thin like a cracker. So let's try it! We ordered a cheese pizza for the kids, and they were not big fans, but they are definitely hard to please. We also ordered a Johnny B Good Large, and it was delicious! It's sorta crazy how they make these pizzas the same way they did 50 years ago even in the same oven. The pizzas are sorta square because they used a squarish pan. Must try if you like thin crust pizza! Wait times can be long, but we ordered and was ready in 30 min.

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    Lori A.

    Love this pizza, great neighborhood joint! This family that owns the pizzeria now takes their business very seriously. They try to make every guest happy, treating them like family. The pizza is the same recipe but you can really taste the love that goes into their food. Can't go wrong here.

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    Angela G.

    Made reservations for father's day right at 4pm when they open. Good thing we did because they fill up fast!! Our service was amazing, they don't leave you thirsty that's for sure. Appetizers were cheese garlic bread, mozzarella sticks, oh the cheese pull and toasted ravioli! Awesome starters!! We got cheese pizza, a chicken cordon Bleu, and a pepperoni, bacon and banana peppers. Awesome unique taste! This place is the oldest pizza restaurant in St. Louis, I get why they've lasted! Next time we'll definitely try something else! Keep up the great work everyone!! Love the red and white checkered tables, and the low lighting, very nice old world touch!!

    Kelly M.

    Went there on Father's Day with our family of 4. We ordered appetizers because we knew it takes awhile on the pizza. Pizza was delicious and leftovers heat up nicely in a toaster oven.

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    Sherry H.

    In the mood for pizza. We decided to come back here. We tried the Meat Lovers before and it was really good. This time we opted to get the Chicken Cordon Blu pizza. It did not disappoint. Cooked perfectly! The service was good as always.

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    Mark G.

    My wife and I were in St Louis on a weekend trip from out of town and I was trying my best to find where I should try The Lou's best St Louis style pizza and Toasted Ravioli all in one spot. Everything I read said to come to Monte Bello's, so that's what we did. We got to talk about the ambiance here first though. You open the door and immediately descend down some stairs to get to a low-ceiling basement with tables covered in red and white checkered table cloth..... and it was awesome! Felt like a round table meeting with all of St Louis' mob bosses was taking place somewhere where I couldn't see lol. So first were the toasted raviolis. I'm sure they are homemade but you can tell they're also frozen after being made from scratch which is perfectly fine, just probably would have been better if that weren't the case. I knew they were frozen because four my raviolis were still kind of cold in the middle. This is going to sound mean, but they tasted like Tostinos pizza rolls to me. They were just kind of bland on their own. The meat inside also had a very pasty texture. The only way to enjoy them was to dip them in their marinara (which is really good) and then sprinkle some parm on top of the marinara. But still, i was a bit disappointed. Ok Pizza Time! The large pepperoni pizza that we ordered definitely saved the day (despite taking an unusually long time to get to our table). Thin crispy almost cracker-like crust cut into random squares topped with that delicious red sauce and some super savory cheese instantly sent us to our happy place! PS the pepperoni was under the cheese. What a flavorful bite of pizza. Delicious. We absolutely loved it. And extra bonus, it was even moooore delicious cold the next morning, which is actually how I truly enjoy my pizza (I know, I'm weird). Come and get yourselves some of this pizza!!!!

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    Food is really good and the service is excellent, Good atmosphere, The pizza I recommend as a favorite!

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    Great pizza. I have ordered carry out multiple times and it never disappoints! Very friendly staff.

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    The pizza was delicious. It's a simple place but incredibly tasty and a good atmosphere overall

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    Pizza was excellent. Wait was ridiculous. Was quoted 75 minutes and it was almost 2 hours.

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