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Racanelli's

3.0 (134 reviews)
InexpensivePizza, Italian, Caterers
Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Allergy-friendly catering

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RACANELLI'S ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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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!!!

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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..

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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.

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

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.

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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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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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2 years ago

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

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

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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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Oh my God, this place never disappoints. We've been here almost three times now, and somehow it…read morekeeps getting better every single visit. During our latest visit, we ordered the chicken parmesan, lasagna, and rigatoni without lobster, and started with the arancini balls. Every dish was absolutely fantastic, but the real star of the night was the lasagna. This restaurant's lasagna is truly one of a kind and unlike anything you've probably tasted before. It's layered with pistachios, pesto, and squash, creating such a unique balance of creamy, nutty, and savory flavors. It was rich without feeling too heavy, and every bite felt incredibly comforting yet elevated at the same time. Definitely one of my favorite lasagnas ever. Their wine selection never disappoints either. I've also tried a couple of their bourbon cocktails, including the "For the Streets" and the "Black Manhattan," and both were amazing. The drinks are well-balanced, flavorful, and pair beautifully with the food.

We had an absolutely incredible dinner here last night! From start to finish, the meal was a…read morestandout experience. We kicked things off with the toasted ravioli, and I can honestly say they are some of the best in St. Louis. You can tell they are handmade in-house--perfectly crispy on the outside with a delicious, savory filling that pairs beautifully with the marinara. We also shared the prosciutto di parma, which was sliced thin and had a wonderful, authentic flavor that set a high bar for the rest of the night. For the main course, we tried two very different but equally amazing dishes: Pepperoni Pizza: The addition of hot honey was a game-changer. It added a bold, spicy kick that balanced the salty pepperoni perfectly. Cacio e Pepe: This was truly spectacular. It's a simple dish that is hard to get right, but this was easily the best I've ever had outside of Rome. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the peppery flavor was throughout. To drink, we ordered the Old Dolce Vita, their unique take on an Old Fashioned. It was expertly crafted and really showed off their skills behind the bar--smooth, balanced, and a great companion to the meal. Our server was fantastic--attentive and made sure we had everything we needed, but also gave us plenty of time to relax and enjoy our conversation. We never felt rushed, which made for a perfectly paced and memorable dinner. We will definitely be back

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This was our first time here. We came after receiving recommendations from friends, and it did not…read moredisappoint. Before discussing the food, let's talk about what's most important, and that's our waitress Eve. Our table of four had many questions regarding food as well as wine, and Eve had thoughts and recommendations for everything. It was a pleasant change from other servers when Eve had some recs for things that weren't the most expensive items on the menu (we've all experienced the servers who only recommend the top dollar plates). Eve listened carefully to what we wanted and had appropriate and mindful suggestions. Eve knew all about the wines and helped us pair properly per plate. The rest of the staff that crossed paths with our table were kind and helpful as well. As for the food... the Truffle Agnolotti was as to die for! Omg. Amazing. Full of flavor yet not heavy. It was the star of the table. Lastly, we were impressed with the selection of appropriately priced wines by the glass.

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