What a gem! My mom wanted to come here for Mother's Day, and I highly recommend making a reservation. The space is small and you're most likely going to wait without one. However, the wait is definitely worth it. It's located down the stairs when you walk in, so it has a vibe that's somewhat hidden. It's definitely one of a kind. We ordered the homemade toasted ravs which were pretty good! I'd order them again, and they definitely have their own recipe. We also ordered pizza which was delicious (cornmeal crust which I really like). It's a family feel and vibe, and the servers are really personable and welcoming. I highly recommend this spot, I'm looking forward to going back!! read more

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This pizza spot is nestled inside a neighborhood and looks like a house lol. Thankfully, my gps was on and they had lights flashing outside. I did not go in to pick up the pizza but pick up was quick and the pizza was good. I would've liked more pepperoni and less cornmeal on the crust. I was dusting off my pizza and hands like crazy. Next time, I'll order a traditional sausage pizza and maybe I'll have a higher rating. read more

Monte Bello Pizzeria - Veggie + Pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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I had the wings and they were good. The pizza was highly recommended, but it wasn't my favorite. Even though the hamburger was seasoned, the pizza tastes bland. The service were excellent. The atmosphere is a neighborhood spot feel, but they didn't make me feel unwelcomed. read more

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For the first time, we actually planned ahead and got reservations. This was really helpful, because like usual, they were really busy. We got the special - Red, White, and Bolognese pizza. It was a nice different take on pizza. We usually get the meat lovers pizzas, but we were intrigued by the description of the special. Instead of hunks of meats, it had dollops of Bolognese sauce. The Bolognese itself was delicious. The flavor spread throughout the slices. I'd definitely get this again when they have it. read more

Monte Bello Pizzeria - Red, White, and Bolognese pizza - Pizza Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Stop #3 on the Pizza Passport tour! This is old school, downstairs in a building in Lemay. We called ahead since there would be at least 12 of us and our larger group greeted and seated promptly. The owner/waitress was great! She knows what she is doing and does it well and quickly! She was super. Most of us had called in or order ahead of time but those that didn't were fine. I ordered a glass of wine, salad, and wings. No pizza for me. Salad and wings were both good, I would order them again. All in our group loved the pizza and it is on the top spot for quite a few in our group. Service was outstanding! read more

Monte Bello Pizzeria - Drink menu. Wine - Pizza Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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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! read more

Monte Bello Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Went to this hidden gem since my teens. This family owned pizzeria is the best St. Louis style that I've ever had. It's been there for 75 years, it's a taste of history. read more

A great family owned and operated pizzeria that has a unique thin crust pizza. The dining room is small but charming with Italian inspired murals on the walls and red checkered table clothes. The wait staff is always friendly and very attentive. We enjoy the anchovies salad, they give a generous portion of anchovies and make great homemade ranch, red wine vinaigrette, and 1000 island dressings. We ordered the meatball ricotta pizza and it was delicious. The crust was crispy and there was a generous amount of toppings. If you're looking for a cute pizzeria with old school charm, this is the place! read more

Monte Bello Pizzeria - Anchovy salad - Pizza Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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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 read more

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Our first visit to Monte Bello was a delightful experience...quality food and a unique dinning experience. Located on the St. Louis County/St. Louis City dividing line, the restaurant is in the basement of the building with the narrow entry requiring patrons to go down several steps. We ordered a large Meat Lovers pizza and some lightly fried rice/gouda cheese/bacon balls. The fried balls were fantastic; light and favorable. The Meat Lovers pizza was delicious; fresh ingredients, homemade Italian sausage, bacon, etc... with so many toppings it still easily fed all three of us. A little noisy inside, but our first impression of Monte Bello confirmed what we had learned from others...high quality food, reasonable prices and a dinning atmosphere you will not forget. read more

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. read more

Monte Bello Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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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! read more

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First time there. Been wanting to go for a year now. Small cavern-like space filled with couples and family. The young lady at the takeout area was very friendly & welcoming. Enjoyed a conversation with an amiable person waiting for their pizza as well. So far so fab !! Onto the pizza. The smell in my car drove me crazy on the short drive home btw. Let me tell, the pizza was delicious. Thin style with a cornmeal crust, but the toppings were so generous & delicious. The oregano came through with every bite( which I adore). Got the Johnny B Good, and I can't wait to try a few others. Excellent place & I highly recommend them. Mangia read more

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! read more

Monte Bello Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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. read more

Monte Bello Pizzeria - Johnny "B" Good Large! - Pizza Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Pizza is amazing. Do yourself a favor and order carryout. Dining area is cramped, loud, and very hot. It was unpleasant. Pizza took an hour to get. read more

Super good pizza and typically unique south StL ambiance...in a basement. Thin, flour/cornmeal mix crust that is delicious, w/ blended cheese (not provel). Their homemade sausage on the pizza is excellent...can't recommend this enough. Garlic cheese bread was like BAM !! Strong garlic/butter flavor on soft bread, yum. My wife got mushroom/onion, which is a travesty so I didn't try it. Place is great...def try it! read more

First time there but it was recommended by a friend. This is a hidden gem in a neighborhood. I will definitely be back. It was a bit of a drive from NOCO but worth it. read more

1st time trying Monte Bello. I enjoyed the toppings (meat lovers). However we felt as if it was lacking sauce. I barely tasted any. My wife decided to left the cheese and point out that yeah. There isn't any sauce on this pizza. All we saw was pepperoni's. Guess that a good thing. read more

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. read more

Monte Bello Pizzeria - Mission statement - Pizza Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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!! read more

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Having grown up in South St. Louis, I cannot believe this was my first time visiting Monte Bello's. Went there with a large group, late on a Friday night and everything was just wonderful. The ambiance was that of a old fashion Italian restaurant. Small but very quaint. We went there for pizza and it was some of the best I ever had and the beer I got to accompany the pizza was ice cold and really hit the spot. Brittany, our server was very pleasant and attentive even though we came in less than an hour before they closed. That is always the case at other restaurants. I have been telling my friends and family how good the pizza was and I will definitely be back. read more

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

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. read more

Monte Bello Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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This review is for Monte Bellos catering. The best experience ever. Food was delicious, abundant and value priced. Owner Dennis worked directly with me and couldn't be nicer! We got the burger and chicken package and I got so many compliments from everyone at the party. read more

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. read more

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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!!!! read more

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First time I had been to this place supposed to be in the St. Louis Pizza family. I ordered my pizza. They told me it would be ready in an hour. I waited an hour. I didn't show up for an hour and 15 minutes then had to sit there and wait for another hour, and the pizza was definitely not worth the weight. I can tell you even if the pizza was done on time I would not recommend going back the parking lot is a disaster. The place looks very rundown and dirty inside and it's not in the best neighborhood. There's hardly any lighting on the parking lot so if you do go there, make sure you park right in front of the Restaurant. Don't waste your money or your time go to Peroni's or Angelo's. I guarantee you they are much much better. I will never return. read more

Really good pizza, the resturant is in the basement and has a cool retro pizza place. The servers were very attentive and helpful with making menu choices. It was a cozy space to eat it and very lively. It was a mix of people sitting at the resturant and take out orders. The toasted ravioli were homemade and super tasty. The thin crust pizza was really tasty as well. read more

Monte Bello Pizzeria - Johnny B good - Pizza Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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I found a little article about this place and because my family loves Pizza we decided to try it. It is an older building that could use some work but not run down by any means. You go down a tiny staircase to the dining room and we were seated immediately. The only thing I didn't like is that the bathroom is upstairs and being disabled not convenient to me. To start our drinks were brought immediately and the waitress wa attentive in terms of refills. We ordered fried mushrooms and at first were brought mushrooms containing little ice blocks that were unappetizing however they were quickly remade and piping hot the second time, and the waitress remembered our desire for red sauce which was a bonus since we'd already been served and had to wait twice. We got the meat lovers pizza and the Johnny B Good pizza and I must admit this pizza was delicious. The crust is really what makes this pizza. It's an odd shape making it more homemade to me. The toppings were very generous and the sauce good but I was raised on a sweeter sauces and the sauce here is sweeter than others...it is more than compensated by the great array of toppings and delicious crust. Overall wr had good service and good food. I would recommend if you are looking for a place a bit different than standard pizza Fare, you will be more than happy eating here. read more

Went on a Thursday night expecting it to be packed, but it was about half full. Not a very big place, and in the basement of a house gives character and easy an easy low key night. The wine and beer menu is basic and simple but the pizza is amazing! I now know what everyone is raving about! Thinnest crust I've ever had and it's crispy! I believe the less toppings the better big reason why the pizza is so good - it's mozzarella cheese! Service was great, the waitress says they get very busy on the weekends. You can make reservations and order a pizza a head because it can become an hour wait. read more

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

In my humble opinion the BEST St Louis style pizza there is. The homemade sausage is a must. The dessert raviolis are great too. Service was fun and engaging. Keep up the great work read more

The Pizza was great! Light and airy crust with yummy cheese and sauce with sausage Appetizers were perfectly cooked( toasted ravs, mozz sticks, balls) Little Quant super cute hole in the wall! read more

Monte Bello Pizzeria - Sausage pizza - Pizza Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Probably the best pizza I've had in the south area of STL. We always get the Sandy. The sauce is sweet and perfectly spiced, House made Italian sausage. Located in the basement in an unassuming building but don't let that scare you. This place has a history and the service is great. Trust me, Try it and you will keep going back. read more

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

Was really but be prepared to wait if your dining in. It took a hour for our pizza. It was worth the wait. We ordered the pizza when we got there and waited for a table. Worked out great. read more

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They never disappoint! Wonderful service, amazing pizza and great pizza place atmosphere. We ordered the Meat lovers pizza. Lots of big chunks of meat including their homemade sausage. I love the crispy, crunchy edges. We had the appetizer sampler. We couldn't leave without having their homemade ravioli and wanted to try the arancini balls. Delicious! Next time I vowed to save room for their dessert ravioli! read more

Monte Bello Pizzeria - Large meat lovers pizza - Pizza Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

First time visiting! The pizza was delish: the crust was thin and crispy. I love St. Louis style pizza but did not miss provel cheese. The wait staff was on top of things, checking drinks, clearing tables, recommending dishes. While small, the dining area was super cute and the chatter from other tables made for a fun experience. read more

Monte Bello Pizzeria - Sausage, pepperoni, onion, pepper pizza - Pizza Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Love this place!! The pizza is amazing. Thanks to the yearly Pizza Passport for having Monte Bello in the book. The pizza is super thin crust with an incredible amount of toppings and sauce. We paired ours with a side salad and their house made ranch dressing. The dressing was incredibly flavorful and complimented the salad wonderfully. Our server was very busy but provided exactly what we needed. The building is situated in the middle of a residential area but has plenty of parking. The dining is down a small set of stairs and the ceiling in the dining area is fairly low. This place has so much character!! Prices are fair for what you get. Get a large, the leftovers are just as good as when it came out of the vintage oven in the kitchen. You must see it to appreciate it!! Nice work everyone!! read more