DeGidio's Restaurant & Bar

"DeGidio’s, a mainstay of St. Paul’s West Seventh neighborhood, is the legacy of Joe “Kid Bullets” DeGidio, a prolific bootlegger of the 1920s and ’30s. Once a favorite haunt of notable gangsters, these days, the restaurant is a go-to for classic Italian fare like tortellini bolognese made with Italian sausage and a plum tomato sauce. It’s still owned and run by Kid Bullets’ grandchildren." - Justine Jones, Eater Staff

"DeGidio’s is the legacy of Joe “Kid Bullets” DeGidio, a prolific bootlegger of the 1920s and ‘30s. DeGidio’s was once a favorite haunt of notable gangsters, though no longer; its website notes that “all mob ties were severed many decades ago.” These days, the restaurant is a go-to for Italian fare like stromboli, blackened shrimp alfredo, and tortellini bolognese. It’s still owned and run by Kid Bullets’ grandchildren. Note that DeGidio’s is briefly closed for repairs, but should reopen in late July." - Cinnamon Janzer, Justine Jones, Eater Staff

"The final feel-good note of the year came courtesy of DeGidio’s in St. Paul’s West 7th neighborhood, as the 87 year-old restaurant asked fans not to support them, but their neighbors in this restaurant-rich area." - Joy Summers

"DeGidio’s is an icon of the West 7th neighborhood, known and loved throughout St. Paul. It gained attention when a heartfelt Facebook post went viral, encouraging support for neighborhood businesses. The post highlights the struggles of independent restaurants and emphasizes the importance of takeout orders for survival. Despite challenges, DeGidio’s is advocating for the support of the entire neighborhood's restaurants." - Joy Summers

"DeGidio’s has been serving classic red sauce Italian fare to Saint Paul for generations. Originally opened by a bootlegger, it continues to be owned by the same family. Delivery is available online with a $25 minimum, which translates to a lot of food that can feed an entire cooped up family quite well." - Joy Summers