Mateo E.
Yelp
When I come back to St. Louis, Italian food's on my mind and it lands my stomach pretty quickly. This time, a friend suggested Friday lunch at Katie's. Great choice.
Our party of three chose to eat at the bar, bypassing the growing crowd waiting for tables.
Service was friendly and attentive. I was impressed with the quality of beers offered and enjoyed an IPA from the local heads at Modern Brewing.
I buried my head in the menu and almost forgot we came for pizza, settling on one of several enticing pastas--Fiori arrabiata--before remembering why I came. Innovative dishes abound.
The Meatball pie looked delicious. It delivered.
(Please don't tell anyone I ate a pizza with pine nuts)
Crust was thin in the Neapolitan vein, with a light crisp and burnt edges
Meatballs paired well with the sauce, which was just okay. I barely noticed piñon.
Ingredient quality impressed across the board.
My friends were beaming after a massive salad and roasted chicken pizza, repectively.
The place felt open and airy from our barstool perch above the dining area. Conversation was easy, despite the ongoing lunch rush.
Peccadillo: It's expensive. Not familiar with Denver's inflated prices spiked with service fees, my friend warned me Katie's was on the pricey side. At first glance, the pizzas seemed in step with Mile High meal prices. $22 isn't cheap, but the quality, taste and second meal justify this. Calamari app for $25? No, thanks. I love a good bolognese, but not for $34... Even on vacation.
Katie's serves up eclectic, innovative quality in a clean, bright setting.
Four stars.