City Consensus
What St. Louis locals agree on · updated 4 weeks ago
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2 lists- Steve@suwallers1.Frank Papa's Ristorante2.Paul Manno's Restaurant3.Failoni's Restaurant4.Farotto'sSteve's Top 5
MattFounder@biznut1.Il Bel Lago2.Zia's on The HillMatt's Top 5
Editor’s picks
Sourced from the local food press. As seen in St. Louis Magazine. Updated August 2026.
Charlie Gitto's On the Hill
Fine-dining Italian institution since 1981; claims original toasted ravioli.
Trattoria Marcella · Lindenwood Park
The Komorek family's 30+ year trattoria; lobster risotto is the signature.
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