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Racanelli's

3.1 (134 reviews)
InexpensivePizza, Italian, Caterers

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Allergy-friendly catering

Vegetarian catering

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RACANELLI'S ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Double pepperoni 16" pie.
Paul E.

Doing a tour of "NY/NJ" style pizzas. I've seen this one spoken about on a lot of pizza lovers sites so I had to try it out. It did not disappoint. We got a 16" double pepperoni pizza. Came out piping hot we had to wait a minute to bite into it. Foldability was excellent. Crust was the right thickness and bent appropriately and held up without collapsing. The crust has the right amount of crispness and crunch with the sauce being just right and not "dogging it up". The sauce was also the right taste not too sweet and not a lot of extra, just good tomato flavor and in the right amounts. They used real mozzarella cheese had good pull and not to stringy. Also had the right amount of "bubbles" (love that part). Back to the cheese maybe a bit too much but if you like it cheesy it was that. They provided the right amount of toppings too. Very good and true to a NY/NJ slice. The people were friendly. Service was fast. Ambiance? True to a NY hole in the wall pizza joint. Will come again!

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Jo Nell R.

5:45 two customers, we had called just before arriving to see if the had slices and were told yes, two. When we arrived, no slices available. Next customer in, a different worker said we have two slices available, they opted for a pie. We wanted slices so I'm confused. Not boding well for this review. Next customer ordered and recieved a slice. Pizza was ok. I wouldn't seek it out but I wouldn't completely avoid it. Would have given three stars which is my average but reducing to two since, well, the guy lied.

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Curtis T.

Excellent place for a classic slice or two of New York style pizza! Customize your slice as you'd like or order a whole pie or calzone. Salad and sandwich options available. Service provided at the counter and is friendly and efficient. Order ahead for pick-up. Parking can be a challenge. I ordered - cheese slice: (4/5) GET THIS if you like a huge slice of classic cheese pizza. I believe the slices are from an 18" pizza. - pepperoni and sausage: (4.25/5) GET THIS. Again, huge and super yummy slices. Chewy crust, minimal flop. Nice undercarriage.

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Michelle L.

Driven by here for many years and this is the first time I've ever stopped for food. Upon entering I wasn't me impressed and thought about leaving because it looked rather neglected in there but decided to give it a try.i got a sausage and onion pizza with a side salad . The salad was fresh and had a very good Italian dressing and the pizza had a great crust and the toppings were good too..

NY pizza

As a native New Yorker, I know NY pizza very well and Raccanelli's in Kirkwood have the real deal! When ever I get a craving for NY pizza, I choose Raccanelli's!! If you have never been to NY and want to know what all the fuss is about NY pizza, come here and you will find out! If yoy are from NY living in St Louis and craving a slice of home, come here and you won't regret it!!! I LOVE RACCANELLI'S. BEST NY PIZZA IN ST LOUIS!!!

Pepperoni pizza
Angela G.

I have to say I do love the pizza!! Just pat off some of the grease, and it's delicious!!! Ceasar salad and garlic knots are yummy . The day we went in, it was 100 degrees outside, so a tad on the warm side inside as well. They could update the decor to brighten up the place a bit. That's just a suggestion. We were greeted by a nice guy, and food came out in a timely manner. Will probably be back.

Pepperoni pizza

Just moved into the neighborhood and went to get pizza to celebrate. There was a mess up with our order but they gave us the pizza for free. Really good pizza and they earned customers for life with how they handled it! 10/10

Looking out the front window
Abigail L.

To start it took over 20 minutes to get 2 sandwich's. It was 2:15ish on a Sunday the only other people in the place other than my husband and I were 2 table that were finishing their lunch. While we waited 2 people came in and picked up pizza to go. Tables needed to b bussed, crayons on the floor! Now for the food, nothing exceptional my meatball sub was over cooked/toasted and the meatballs were just half's ? My husband said his chicken Parmesan was ok but definitely not worth a 20 min. Wait

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Andy K.

Portion sizes are absurd, you will not go home hungry. Middle-of-the-Pack pizza, in my opinion, but also don't pride themselves as some perennial powerhouse. Literally, the pie was HUGEEEE, and wasn't even the largest option. Racanelli's, a rare pizza parlor, the last of its kind. Great New York flop, each slice a wholesome cut. Lady Liberty would be proud. Ordered a medium pie w/ bacon, G pepp, and onions. Instead, received G pepp, onions, and PEPPERONI. Not really an issue, but will forever wonder how that bacon might have changed my attitude. Garlic knots lacked seasoning attention and felt bland. The breading had no adhesive to allow proper marinara scoops. ***Nest-egg pizza joint. Carry out and delivery available, but also offers quaint dining area, like the old days of birthday parties @ Pizza Hut. Not disappointed, just feel there's plenty of room for improvement. 3 stars***

patio is open? but not open for in person pickup or dining inside, must call or order online. No patio service but can eat out there

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We had takeout last night. Pizza is SO good. Highly recommend. We had a specialty pizza.

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One of the best New York City pizzas in St. Louis! The Kirkwood and Webster Grove locations are the best!!

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The entire crew today was absolutely amazing! Super speedy service and so nice and funny! Would recommend to anybody in the Kirkwood area!

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It's time that this establishment let customers come inside. Not sure how they can survive with take out only. Pizza is good.

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Good food and service. Delivered to the car and stayed warm until getting home. Pretty easy.

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