Food, service, all around excellent experience!!! Salad is divine!!! Pizza is spectacular!!!read more

Maybe it was the heatwave.. or maybe I was just off for a late dinner before bedtime…read more But this is the story of the "Root beer army" (so to speak). Pironne's is celebrating their 50th anniversary this year, so I was kinda expecting... I dunno... something extra when I walked in the door (I think I'm going to have to find a dinner companion for these jaunts, just to go with so people don't look at me like I'm weird (which yes, I'm taking a point off for). Walked in and the sign warned me they're short-handed, so I expect a little time between stuff. Anyway, I'm by myself and the kid at the wait station kinda makes it known (Just "One"? Okay.) You could tell he didn't want to be there that night, but honestly, I'm not sure anyone did (as it was still roasting outside and this place is cooled by fans about 15 feet in the air... it was hot and stuffy inside (despite it being a non-busy night). Come on guys, I know we're wanting to be an Italian restaurant, but it's still America: Air conditioning please! Waitress is quick over to the table. No sweet tea in the restaurant, unsweet only (And this foodie is having a sad day at this restaurant to start.). Okay, Root beer it is.. (She quickly brings one over and so I ask her (as I do EVERY restaurant), what do you recommend? "Pizza is our specialty." I get that... but which pizza? You've only got 5 on the menu and a do-it-yourself pizza. it shouldn't be that hard to have a favorite. But that's all I get out of her. Okay, well, just for that. I'll start with the appetizer sampler. Fortunately, this was a quick serve, because remember I mentioned a heat wave? Root Beer one... gone! (remember the heat wave?) Unfortunately it takes a little while for Sampler plates, so by the time the plate arrives.. Root beer two.. gone.. but at least the other waitress is there for the save.. Perfect timing! So, they give me two plates (two, again! Sheesh. I'm by myself for this excursion!) for the appetizer (can i say, Mushrooms should NEVER look this small when they're deep fried!), it's called "BATTER UP!" and two different sauces (marinara and then tomato/meat sauce), even though I'm here solo. (See what I mean about a dining companion, even restaurants don't know what to do for solo men). Now amidst all my complainy-ing to myself... I gotta say the sampler's not bad and the Tomato/meat sauce is pretty darn good (made everything on the sampler plate better than just "breaded Italian food" (so I'm giving a HAPPY point here). But the heat wave still going on, but at least a different waitress sees I'm needing Root Beer #3! But now we have to take a point away. I'm still working through the appetizers but I set them to the side "AWAY" from the main floor.. so if you have to get over them you have to go through my eating, when introductory staff guy comes over and starts to pick up one of the bowls I've still got sauce in and food on my plate. (Do you really want me out THAT Bad?), but I was nice and motioned to him not yet.. so i didn't make him feel too bad, I think (I can be a nice old man at times :P).. And the waitress is back to take my order and Root Beer #4, and we'll do a "pizza" and since she didn't pick, Supreme. At this time I would point out all their specialty pizzas were about the same price (by size) and "DIY" came out to like $2 more if you added the same number of toppings. SO we're watching the root beer slowly disappear again. cause this was the step that took a while (getting the pizza), but here's where I'm going to be nice, because this pizza was... actually good. Not sure if it was the sausage or what, but it did salvage the meal. Oh and there was a rootbeer #5 somewhere during the Pizza eating time, that I kinda of lost track of. So on to the report card! Food: 3/5 (again, whatever meat on the pizza was used and the appetizer meat/tomato sauce saved it from being ordinary) Cost:; Again, probably more than i was expecting, but this time i will say it was due in part to higher than expected pricing for pizzas. Again if it had been with a friend, splitting costs, not so bad, but for a dinner of 1.. Little more expensive than i'd hoped. Service: Even though the kid obviously didn't want to be there and the staff was stretched thin, so mot the best night of service (2/5) Ambience: This is the United States, lack of a/c kinda just ruined most of the evening IMO (and the single runs of luck I'm having).. 2/5) But hey I probably my root-beer quota for the day.. so no winners/no losers this time around. So in my esteemed morale of the story: Make sure you're with a friend to split the costs, and in the end, a solid pizza that isn't enough to take the restaurant to 4*, but a decent 3-star Oh yeah and remember if you're going in the heatwave.. dress cool! (or you might be in that beverage-drinking army!)

This is a true old-school Italian restaurant! I'm sad that I did not take photos of the food and…read moreatmosphere but all were amazing, Our server was very knowledgeable and outstanding at her job, while it appeared that she was taking care of the full bar and restaurant. We started with the Alfredo chicken wings, which sound strange but were absolutely delightful! Quality chicken wings with tons of meat on the bone and the Alfredo was outstanding. I had the amaretto chicken for dinner. I wanted to try something new and I was pleasantly surprised by the sweet amaretto flavor. The chicken was cooked to perfection. I could not finish my meal, but I knew based on how good it was that I had to take dessert home. I got a cannoli to go and it was flaky and delicious even hours later. If you enjoy authentic Italian food this place is for you!

A friend had raved about this place and I believe my expectations may have been too high. The…read morerestaurant atmosphere was nice and the service was good. The food was also good, but my entree was disappointing flavor-wise and my salad seemed really small. I'd come back again, to try a different dish.

Cuginos will always be my number one spot to check out in Florissant if I want a bite to eat in a…read morequick drink?

We typically have to venture out from our area for a variety of dining choices. But it's always…read morenice to find good food close to home and Cugino's did not disappoint. The chicken parmesan sandwich was highly recommended by our server and was very yummy. They provide an extra sauce which was ok and honestly I did not need. My daughter loved her Breaded hot honey wings and my husband enjoyed his Blackened chicken pasta. The Tropical margarita was really good as well! We visited during the week and found a place to sit right away. Service was great. We had a good experience overall!

The minute you walk in, a fragrant aroma greets you. This…read morewas my first time eating there. The prices were excellent and the portions were enough to satisfy. I don't always want a doggy bag. So many restaurants give you way too much food at a higher price. The pizza is excellent and not overpriced.

I went in and off the rip my waitress was not friendly and was rushing us to order. When I got my…read morefood there was a piece of hair in it,when I told them about it our waiter rolled her eyes and walked away.the food was also pretty bland. I also noticed insects bye the register near the kitchen, so for the money I would definitely go elsewhere

Great vibe, like an old school pizzeria. Had a house salad to start with ranch, side of wings with…read moreAngelo's own hot sauce....it had a good bite and wings were done crispy perfect. The bleu cheese served with was just amazing....thick and loaded with flavor!!! Ordered a small supreme pizza and it came loaded and I mean loaded with pepperoni, sausage, bacon, onions and scrooms. The small was like a large, 3 peeps could easily feast so keep it in mind d if you're ordering for yourself....you will be asking for a carry out box. Crispy beautiful crust and a mouthful of ingredients in every bite!! All in all a very good dining experience....you won't be disappointed!!

Angelo's Pizza is a family-owned and operated STL classic and a solid take-out spot, though they…read morehave just a few tables if you want to eat in. I've been enjoying this pizza for 25+ years, or more. On my last visit, I got a half sausage, half hamburger St. Louis-style pizza, and it was delicious, generous toppings and cooked perfectly. I called ahead, and my order was ready when I arrived. The staff is friendly, and the service is quick. It's a great place to pick up pizza and support a local icon in the community!

I visited Nick & Elena's Pizzeria on 07/31/2026…read more Unfortunately, it was pretty crowded that evening,, so I had to wait a few minutes to be seated at a table. In addition, it took about an hour for my pizza to arrive at my table. After about an hour of waiting, my server told me that they burned my pizza. A couple of minutes later, the chef came out to show it to me. It didn't look particularly bad to me. Nevertheless, the chef said that it wasn't up to their standards. So he let me have that pizza to snack on while they made ANOTHER pizza for me to take home, free of charge. The pizza was very good. However, I was even more impressed by how the staff handled this situation. Things don't always go smoothly, but if you make things right in the end, that works for me.

Gave this place a second chance…read more It was busier than last time!!! The Nick and Elena's Salad with Creamy Italian dressing is a Must!! Very Good!!! The Spaghetti and meatballs tasted like an old school meal.. Yummy!!! We also got the Nick and Elena's Deluxe pizza as they are on the Pizza Passport!!! Very very good. Our experience was so much better this time around!!! The Cannoli was delicious and hit that Sweet spot!!!! The decor is very old school!! They have a Jukebox Box!!!!

This has always been one of my favorite neighborhood restaurants.. it's cozy and family friendly…read more This was my late father's #1 place for every special occasion. I'm trying to keep that tradition alive. The food NEVER disappoints and they always make the guest feel welcomed. Today was no different. Our party of 8 were celebrating a family member's great health news. When our server, Erin asked the occasion, she returned with a COMPLIMENTARY glass of champagne for each of the adults! Even though the restaurant was busy, Erin was super attentive and patient. We had the carbonara and Fleurissant pastas, chicken power bowl, salmon salad, Greek salad and gyro. The kids had cheeseburgers and grilled cheese. For dessert: key lime pie, chocolate lava cake and maple caramel cheesecake. EVERYTHING was superb and we all made happy plates! Our group also commented how the prices seem to have remained steady over the past several years. That's a big plus! Hendels knows how to keep us coming back! If I could give more than 5 stars, I would!

Hidden historic gem in Florissant! Established in 1873, this building operated as a grocery and…read moregeneral store until becoming a restaurant in 1994. We discovered this restaurant after car shopping at some dealerships on Lindbergh. The space offers both indoor and outdoor patio seating as well as a separate bar space. The restaurant's bones are noticeably historic and the décor choice is a mix of farmhouse and modern styles. Our server was very friendly and answered any questions we had and was also enthusiastic about our car-buying process, encouraging celebratory drinks. The food was delicious! American fare with a modern twist - Hendel's had lots of brunch and lunch options. I opted for the Salmon Power Bowl and it tasted extremely fresh and healthy. Definitely stop in to this spot if you're in the Florissant area and looking for some historic charm.

Best thin crust provolone pizza in town. Too small to dine in because it crowded so close. Self…read moreserve. We enjoy the pizza but no ambience.

I got wings and a large supreme pizza. The wings are really good as long as you get the sauce on…read morethe side so they stay crispy until you get home. Pizza was good too. I recommend having them cook it extra for a crispier center crust.

Tried this when my boss suggested it and after reading reviews it sounded like a cult following. So…read moreI had to try it out. I ordered the Italian sandwich and it was ok. The portion size was good. It came loaded with meats. Had to be 2 inches at least. I honestly wasn't a fan of the aioli and really wasn't a fan of the bun. I got it to go so it wasn't warm, but after 20 min the bun had the consistency of a red lobster biscuit. The bread was my least favorite part, but I will give them the benefit of the doubt and try again. Although I'll go in person rather than take out.

I kind of happened past Big Belly Deli while I was on a random work errand. I decided to stop and…read morepick up a sandwich for lunch. After reading the menu I went with the Big Lex (Turkey, Pepperoni, Bacon, and White Cheddar Cheese toasted on Dutch Crunch bread topped with red onion, spicy pickles, lettuce, pesto aioli, and honey mustard). I loved the Dutch Crunch bread. It was slightly sweet and had crackled golden-brown stripes. I don't normally even order turkey but this was a great sandwich! I loved all the flavors and textures. Super nice employees and great customer service. I don't get to Florissant a whole lot but I'll be back!

We ordered the fried chicken salad and gyro with fries. There was so much meat on the salad that we…read morewere too full to try the gyro! (Which is not a bad problem to have at all. ) The chicken was tender and juicy and had a nice seasoning on it. The fries had a similar seasoning, they were savory a little sweet and a bit sour. The staff were friendly. It's a carry out only establishment, so if you're looking to dine in, I'd save this place for another day, or take a short drive to Koch park like we did.

Great spot for takeout! We got a gyro and chicken Philly. Both solid choices. The owner is very…read morefriendly and welcoming too.