32 Best Italian Restaurants near Cottleville

“My entire immediate and extended family loves Liliana's in Cottleville. We all have our favorites (Dad loves the lasagna and seafood cannelloni, BNL loves the lasagna and says its the best, the young ladies love the fries, my sister loves the lobster rangoon and everyone loves the pizzas). We have had a small family reunion there and dine there often. If something is every not perfect, they fix it with no hassle and genuinely seem to care about our feedback. Happy hour is great and portions are huge.“

“We stumbled upon this place like 15yrs ago and found they have really really good food. They bottle their own salad dressing which is amazing if you like creamy Italian. Pasta good, pizza good. Toasted ravs are fair. Compared to other Stl spots but well worth the drive. We are central Stl so it's an easy 25 drive but again well worth it. And yes we took a bottle to go today.“

“James, our server, made it a fun evening. The food as always, was perfect. We had the caprese with lobster salad to start. Light and tasty. Then we had the 12oz Australian Wagyu, cooked to perfection and just about as good as Japanese Wagyu for a lot less. Served sliced and placed in the middle. We love Wagyu and this is a special dish. We were thrilled they had it tonight. We also had the pasta special, spinach tagliatelle with shrimp and scallops and a cheesy delicious sauce with bacon, almost like a carbonara. Not ultra creamy but super good. Big shrimp and scallops. Finally we had the Truffle Mac and Cheese which is addicting and awesome. We brought some home for our grand daughter. Napoli 2 is a great restaurant.“

“The menu was intimidating for this small town girl but it was just fancy words for the most amazing food I have ever eaten!!! The staff went above expectations to make sure we had the best experience!! So friendly, and accommodating ! The tiramisu melts in mouth, so creamy. Thank you to the Hostess and our waitress!“

“Atmosphere was pretty good, we ordered pizza, pasta and some appetizer. All vegeterian. The risotto ball was very good. Pasta arrabbiata 2.5/5Gnocchi 4.5/5Zucchine pizza 4/5Margherita pizza 4/5We had good time with friends. Advance reservation is highly recommended.Vegetarian options: Pizza, pasta and some appetizer“

“I can’t say enough about this place. Artichoke appetizers was amazing. The main entrees didn’t disappoint. Portion sizes were just right. Tiramisu and cannoli were fantastic. Service was excellent. Many thanks to Lia for a fantastic dinner!“

“Mia Sorella has become a favorite of mine, especially for Happy Hour. You leave suburbia behind once you walk through the curtained entrance into the bar area. The restaurant offers warm wood tones with a Tuscany feel. The bar area is great with two long tables for larger parties or communal experience. The actual bar offers a lot of seating as well. To note, however is there is no bar rail for feet and the tables have an apron around the bottom that can be a little uncomfortable. To me, not a reason not to go, just good to know. The restaurant area is comfy and open, with a view of the open kitchen. The staff, especially the hostesses and bartenders are extremely friendly and welcoming. The food is just delicious! It isn't typical STL Italian. While offering many of the STL favorites Mia Sorella takes it up a couple notches. The toasted ravioli is one of the best in St. Louis. Large, crispy with an amazing beef filling it is filling and wonderful. The pasta is fresh with wonderful sauces that taste like they were made with love. And, you should not pass up the truffle fries, Brussel sprout salad, tenderloin on baguette, or meatball slider. Cocktails are good with a good poor and some really good wine selection. Happy hour 3:00-6:00 can get crowded. No reservations. Easy pick-up for to go orders. Great value for a great product and atmosphere.“

“This place is such a perfect hidden gem. We've lived minutes from this spot for 2 years and never knew. The food was exceptional. Calamari, spaghetti & MBs, tortellini, and tiramisu. Extremely fresh ingredients and generous portions. The value for the food was a great deal, but the service really made the experience. Warm, welcoming front of house and delightful, friendly service from McKenna made sure we will be returning soon.“

“Over the years, YaYa's food has gone up and down in my experience. Yesterday it was best ever! Beet salad, salmon piccata were perfect. Crabcakes pretty good. Caleb's service was personal and excellent; it's just that they were seemingly understaffed so there was a long wait for everything. I was so pleased, going back this weekend.“

“What's not to love about calzones? This place is making magical pockets of hot, cheesy goodness with any (inside?) toppings that you like. On our last visit, I had to try the seasonal special Feliz Navidad calzone- tasty! I usually only go for a red sauce situation, but this was differently good. And don't sleep on their salads- always great!Kid-friendliness: Kids can make their calzones with whatever stuff they like (or don't hate)“

“5 stars all around. Great workers, fast hot food which is amazing and very good prices especially when you do a nightly special but regardless the prices are better than most pizza places around. I highly recommend coming here.you won't regret it.“

“They have the best Ceasars salad dressing. I have not found another restaurant that makes it the way they do. Service can be sketchy at times. It just depends on who you get. This is definitely a place that caters to regulars. The value for the food is good. My favorites are the cajun pasta and Ceasars salad.“

“I watched this place get built from the ground up and my husband and I always wanted to try it. We chose a Valentine's Day reservation. From the moment I stepped in, it was a wonderful intimate atmosphere, albeit a tad cramped but that wasn't too much of a hindrance. The service was excellent, friendly, and cordial. The waitress took her time to chat with me about recommendations and was very attentive. Drinks were on the stronger side, so I recommend to take sips and enjoy yourself rather than guzzle it down. Food was absolutely divine. Probably the best Calamari I've ever had as well as the Meatball Bolognese. There's something about the way the chef does the tomato sauces that is just absolute perfection. Bread was house baked, warm, with free refills. Pasta was al dente. What a hole-in-the-wall. I felt like I was transported to Boston. Highly highly recommend for date night. We will be back for more!“

“Always a great experience! Just a cute family friendly little town hidden gem of ours. Stefanina's has been a part of our little community for years and the food and service says so!!!! Our little community is not so little anymore and yet Stefanina's is still here!! There is a reason!!!“

“My wife and I ate here recently for lunch, and we ordered unlimited soup, salad, and breadsticks, which were all excellent. Josh was our server, and he did a superb job!!!:) ? Bill was the host and a vet who gave us a warm, friendly greeting and told us about a longer-than- usual wait time due to short staffing. We only saw one couple who chose not to wait during our wait time. All the seating was full in the waiting area, but no one had to stand for long because the staff moved people through the seating process expediently!!!:) Bravo!!!:)Parking: Lots of parking with handicapped ♿️ parking right up front!Wheelchair accessibility: The Olive Garden appears ADA compliant!“

“I came through drive-thru earlier today and the drivethru girl was very delightful and told me to have a delicious day! Gave me a laugh ?she was funny and kinda and super quick with my order her nametag was written in pink and she had glasses “

“Just tried it for the first time because I had a gift card come in the mail. I’m not a big pizza fan but I am a fan of free. I was more than pleasantly surprised at how much I loved this pizza. The gift card was for a large thin crust cheese pizza but I paid the difference to add topping and make it a pan crust. I had beef and bacon and man oh man was it delicious. I now have a pizza spot. 10/10 will be eating here again and trying the different specialties they have. The person who helped me at the counter was super nice and helpful too.“

“A couple of large groups arrived just as we were seated. The staff move all of the center tables into 3 rows, that left no seating & people waiting for a table. Honestly, it would make sense for dine in & carry out orders to be handled by separate staff members. Our server took an eternity to take our order because she was busy with pickup orders & the cash register, answering the phone. Do NOT order their onion rings - so so disappointing !!!“

“Loved my gluten free meal and so glad to have so many options! I do recommend you start putting allergy sticks in the GF dishes. The GF pasta was so good that I was concerned I was eating gluten, and there was no way for me to verify once we got it home.“

“Always go for lunch with a friend. No alcohol license but you can bring your own bottle of wine which we do, small fee for service. Lunch menu wide, always opt for upside on salad, theirs the best. Small place but decor fine, server very nice. Can't be bear.Dietary restrictions: Willing to work on changes such as grill vs fried, omit ingredients. Very accommodating.Parking: Small strip mall but at lunch plenty of parking.“

“IDK if it was the time we were there, late for lunch and early for dinner, or the fact that we didn't tip before eating,but I have been used to being repeatedly offered bread sticks during my meal. This trip we were not asked until my partner was finished and I was just finishing up. The food we got was hot and tasty but I was just put off by the one thing.“

“Great food and great service, everyone is very kind and friendly. It is an older restaurant so expect an older crowd, but overall there is lots of cool things to observe while having your meal.I had the chicken alfredo, minestrone, and a house salad and all of them were delicious. Definitely try the spimoni, you wont regret it.Dietary restrictions: There is a whole gluten-free menu to choose from as well“

“Waiter was attentive food was greatPlan on going againParking: Plenty of parkingKid-friendliness: Family friendlyWheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair ramp right in front. One of us is on a walker and one uses a cane. No problems getting in to the building“

“The food was excellent! Our party of two ordered one entree from the menu and requested a non-menu entree that was prepared perfectly. The app offerings are well thought-out and range from 'standard' through 'gourmet'. Everything was prepared as requested and served on a timely basis. The dessert selection is rather limited, but the aperitifs will replace any dessert shortcomings very well. And if you are like me and enjoy coffee after dinner, they offer espresso and cappuccino. Entree prices are mostly in the $20 -$30 range as are most comparable restaurants in their geography. The service is top-shelf; our server was Shawn. He was friendly, accommodating, very knowledgeable of menu items, professional and willing to assist should diners want assistance. Shawn is an absolute "Pro"! The ambience is clean, open (tables not jammed against each other) and functional. It's great to not be forced to listen to another table's conversation. If I could offer one suggestion it would be to 'lower the brightness' in the dining room, it has a negative effect on the entire experience. We will become regular customers of Gianfabio's.“

“Always a wonderful experience. Have loved the food, staff and wonderful memories for 13 years now. Seeing phenomenal staff like Jax behind the bar is like taking a step back in time and everything still has the same feel and love that it's always had. Call me crazy, but this place is magical and has created many more beginnings and families than folks could even imagine. Definitely a must visit for 1st timers and old school regulars alike. Here's to another decade of good times and even better company!“

“My wife, my best friend, and I ate lunch at Olive Garden today, Thursday, February 8th! We enjoyed our meals, which consisted of shrimp scampi, salad, soup, breadsticks, and spaghetti and meat balls/sauce! Our server, Natasha, gave us friendly and wonderful service! The price was reasonable and affordable!!!:)My wife and I ate at Olive Garden in Saint Peters because we always are treated kindly and professionally by all the waitstaff! The food is always good, the service is polite, friendly, and efficient. The price is reasonable for the amount and quality of food!Parking: Handicapped ♿️ parking is close to the front door.“

“Our salads were fresh crisp and very tasty. My ricotta con broccoli had a very delicious sauce and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. The house salad dressing was so delicious we purchased a container. The yeast rolls were delicious. Had they been warm they would have been even better.“

“We went here tonight for a birthday celebration. We have been wanting to try this place for awhile. After the most current reviews I was a little worried about trying it but we decided to anyway. I'm so glad we did. Everything was exceptional!!!! We were seated with minutes of arriving. Got drinks right away. Our waitress Sierra was fabulous!!! She was patient while we took our time deciding what we wanted. She was very attentive. Never had to ask for a refill. Our food was amazing!!! There was 6 of us and everyone enjoyed their meal. I definitely recommend this place.“

“$5 cheese pizza on Mondays...don't mind if I do! They have a wood fire pizza oven and it was good. Nothing special for my first visit...next time I will get some toppings, probably a margherita pizza. The ordering process at the counter was quick and easy. Too bad their link to order online wasn't working.“

“Take out order was perfect! Love every dish ordered including baked mostaccioli and garlic bread tasted wonderful. We love the red sauce. The restaurant was very busy when we picked it up but the order was still completed on time and the staff friendly.“

“While in the St. Louis area, I had to try Imo's after hearing good things about it. Their unique take on pizza, featuring a thin crust, provolone cheese, and square slices, was a nice change of pace. I found it somewhat overrated, especially considering the price, but I can understand its popularity. I also tried the toasted raviolis, which were excellent. I'm curious if they were made from scratch. The cashier was friendly, and the wait time was minimal.“

“Went there on a slow Wednesday night.The brushetta is just flavorless soggy crackers with pounds of flavorless canned cold tomatoes on top.... with a sad amount of parm cheese and fresh basil on top.... no balsamic glaze... not much flavor .Field salads was great. Fresh ingredients.Bread is good. Had 3 rounds of it, 1/3 was cold harder bread that seemed to be old.Fettucine alfredo didnt have much any flavor. Needed salt, olive oil , pepper , and parm to make it have any sort of flavor.“