Rigazzi's

My group of 3 went here for dinner following a visit to the History Museum on a cold Sunday in January. My dad had been wanting to try this spot for several years and we finally made it. I guess I usually expect an Italian restaurant to be more upscale than others, I'm not sure why. This place is not so- which is totally fine! Just don't expect fine dining. Tables are covered in plastic red and white checked tablecloths and the menus were faded with some words rubbed away (making it hard to read). I think the item we ordered that had the most flavor was the bruschetta, it was delicious and I could have eaten that for my full meal. I ordered the chicken marsala and was able to eat the whole dish, it was tasty! But again, just not the best you can find on the Hill. The other two in my party ordered lasagna and thoroughly enjoyed it. The restaurant was clean, we were seated quickly, service was friendly, and the prices seemed a little steep. The stained glass picture caught my eye on the way to the restroom because we had just viewed the new World's Fair exhibit at the history museum. Love a spotlight on local history, and it's a neat custom piece.

Known as the longest running restaurant on the Hill that is still in business, it blew my mind. The history, the environment, the service, the music, the intimate low-lit atmosphere, everything was what you would expect coming to dine on the hill. I will be back and with an army. Thank you Rigazzis. Bruce was my Bartender, and he was top notch, a gentleman and a scholar.

Great relaxing lunch. Nice setting. Pretty interior. Cold fishbowl and delish meatball sandwich and fries. Bruce was awesome told us a little Ragazzi's history and about the new things here. I will definitely be back for Happy Hour- $5 specials

For the price and fair, there are better choices. So called 'Famous for fish bowls (of beer)', but not where the locals ago. Decent happy hour deals and open Mondays, but the same prices as options with much better tastes and experience. I ordered the risotto, many options, and I chose the mushroom. It fell flat, perhaps some acid would have helped. Exchanged it for a tortellini, not exactly much better.

Italian Popular Restaurant on the “Hill” with tourists and locals alike. Long time established. We ordered Rigazzi’s House Salad Very Good Cannelloni Excellent Salsiccia Diavolo, beware VERY spicy Very Good Cannoli - Excellent Cheesecake - Very Good Full bar available. Toasted Ravioli of course. Appetizers Salads Pasta Sandwiches Entrees. Service was great.

The food I ordered was very spicy. But let em tell you about Becky with the great hair! She took care of our orders, drinks, defended our crazyness and took a group shot of us while standing on a chair. Order the chicken fettuccine, ask for Becky with the great hair and have a good time!

It was our first time at Rigazzi’s, we met friends for lunch. We arrived a little early so we sat at the bar and had a drink. Bruce the bartender was super nice and chatted with us while we waited. Our server, Haley was very attentive and friendly. Our food was served hot and delicious with large portions. Rigazzi’s has a great friendly atmosphere with good food! We will definitely go back.

Great food and service. Probably the best Italian for the price I could find while visiting the area. Not the nicest atmosphere, but I wasn't there for that.

Was close to the Hill and looking for something to eat with the family. Rigazzi's was one of the few restaurants open for lunch and so glad we stopped by. Rigazzi's is a classic restaurant that serves all the dishes you expect as well as some STL ones we were excited to see. Server was quick to take our order and deliver drinks quickly. The Decor inside of Rigazzi's was pretty cool and provides an intimate and causal dining experience. Food was quick and no issues with seasoning or taste, and reasonable prices. Will be back to Rigazzi's, as Sunday is usually a great time for lunch in the Hill. Give them a try!

The service was by far not the best tried to over charge for drinks. Asked what was on tap and placed our orders first they didn't have the beer that was ordered and instead of coming and asking just served up another one not appropriate at all than whet to pay the bill come to find out they were trying to charge for bottles instead of tap prices claiming they were out of the tap and just served bottles instead in the glass and it took more once again not the right way to do things should always ask the customer what they want. When asked to speak to the manager seemed annoyed he had to talk to a customer and accommodate them for their mistakes. I work retail and know how it is and I usually don't write reviews but it was not busy and they seemed to have plenty of staff so taking the time to take care of your customers is the right thing to do. I know they have changed ownership and maybe it's the new owners but with this kind of service they will lose customers that like me use to love to come here.

We made a reservation for a large group awhile in advance for Father's Day. Unfortunately, we still had to wait outside in the heat for at least 20 minutes. They told us it was because our waitress was stuck in traffic. Once we were seats, the service was okay. The food was delicious. I really liked the chicken spedini.

Salad was terrible, basically no dressing. French dip had a speck of meat and no cheese. Will NOT be back here and do NOT recommend. My family of 3 ate here for should not a joke. They charged us $15 in gratuity because there were more than 8 of us at the table but we were only a party of 3 we weren't all paying together.

Busy Sunday afternoon visit. Clean restaurant. One server took our order and then another server corrected the first and we discovered that the online menu is out of date, so we had to switch our order. The food was pretty good! The Margarita Pizza was fresh, but basic. The crust is crispy and seems homemade. The beef sandwich was also pretty good, but also basic. Server was friendly. I am happy that we were able to try this restaurant but I wouldn't say that what we ate was anything to rave about. Thanks for reading!

If you enjoy Italian, large portions, and good flavor... come to this place! The restaurant itself has a lot of character with the decor and photos. Service was good as well with accommodating our large party.

The pizza was good but the rest of our food left a lot to be desired. The tortellini was flavorless and mushy. The chicken spedini was so garlicky it was almost unbearable but the chicken was cooked nicely. The toasted ravioli was NOT TOASTED at all. There was no breading at all. It was hard and inedible. I saw an ad on Facebook which prompted me to order for dinner and I am incredibly disappointed. We spent $98 and threw most of it away.

Well, it was my birthday dinner and I was really excited to get some Italian food at The Hill. I was very hopeful to see what it all was about but I left being worried of getting some food poisoning. I ordered the tutto mare and I could taste that the calamari was probably sitting around for a while. I didn't try to raise any problems during the stay I was okay with just letting our server know about my concern. The bread was cold too, didn't even taste fresh or good and it looked like it been sitting out. Felt very dismissed by the server, she only asked like twice about the food, first time being me telling her the concern and second to ask if I want a to go box. Overall, disappointed, I wouldn't recommend the place and hoping it gets better in the future.

Lunch specials are a good value. For one we chose a chicken Caesar salad. It was large but not too large with plenty of chicken. More importantly, it wasn't overly sauced and lettuce was fresh. The other meal was parmaciano with fried broccoli, creamy Italian soup, snd a small house salad. The meat patty had the flavor and consistency of a meatball covered with cheese and a red sauce. The breaded broccoli was overcooked with a light burnt taste. The soup and salad were excellent. Service was a little distant. There wasn 't immediate follow-up after meal delivery, drinks weren't refilled, and I had to ask for the bill.

A great place to go if you're wanting pasta on the Hill. I would recommend this place if you're wanting something a little more casual and affordable. They also usually have a short wait for tables because their dining room is so large and service is quick. We got seated after a ten minute wait on a Friday night. I've had great experiences before. This visit the kitchen lost our ticket so we waited an hour for food but the wait staff was nice and gave us a great discount which we were very pleased about. We didn't even have to ask or complain about the wait for them to offer the fix for us. Food is always good. The house red wine is also delicious.

This place is a gem. The place was clean. Decorated with a variety of celebrity figurines. I had the steak sandwich. It was thickly sliced and very mediocre. I wasn't impressed at all. The toasted ravioli was good. Service was great. I would recommend this place but not the steak sandwich.

Not sure what has happened here. Have been going to Rigazzi's for 40 years and the food has really gone down hill. Everything tasted like it was right out of a can or jar. Toasted ravioli were regular frozen ravioli deep fried - no bread crumbs tasted freezer burned. The marinara was cool and right out of a #10 can. Terrible. The deep fried rice balls were cold in the middle and served with the same terrible canned sauce and we're cool. The redeeming factor was adequate service and ice cold fish bowls. Unfortunately the new owners have missed the opportunity to preserve and move this iconic neighborhood restaurant forward. Very disappointing in our experience.

I've been to three restaurants on The Hill. I have nothing negative to say about either of them. Our waitress was very nice & our food came out at good time. The ambiance in this place is laid back but what threw my for a loop was the music choice for an Italian place. It was comical but they were playing old country music from when I was a kid, early 2000s country songs I forgot all about. The food was great I'm a sucker for tutto mare. I won't compare the other restaurants to this one & say who is better. I definitely would come back! Great place great food.

Had lunch here two days in a row if that is an indication of how much I enjoyed the experience. I got fast and friendly service, and the food was a great value in my opinion. I would go so far as to say it is the best lunch I've had in St. Louis, over the past three trips I've made to this city.

The manager became defensive when we let him know that all three chicken parmigiana was so spicy that we didn't eat it. The noddles had been tossed in red pepper flakes. Why???? Italian should not be that spicy. He did take one meal off. We will not be back! Service was good.

Margherita pizza is filled with balsamic vinegar and was awful. Regular cheese pizza had too much oregano on it and tasted like Mexican food. I'm a full bread Italian and it was awful. Calamari was greasy. Sorry but I have to be honest. Not a good spot.

A large group of us visited this restaurant for a special event. It was sort of a homecoming for one member of the group that had fond memories coming here when he was a kid with his family. One waiter served everyone and was very efficient. He was also impatient and I personally found him to be short on answers to questions, impatient and a bit rude. Can't remember if and when I've ever described a server this way. There was a lent menu available for everyone but not for large groups which significantly limited options because the restaurant would not make any accommodations. I settled on a cheese pizza which looked and tasted like it was slightly overcooked and had been sitting for a very long time. I tried it and returned it to the waiter who was entirely uninterested in why. Rather, he just took it a presented it to the others at the table asking if anyone wanted it because "the guy at the end of the table" didn't want it. I would have given this place one star because of my experience but decided on two because some in the party thought the food they tried deserved at least three stars.

So, after having looked over reviews, I was a bit worried about going here. But it had been decided, so "go there, we did". Now, I must say we were there on a Tuesday at 4PM, so the place wasn't hoppin' by any means. But the service was very good, and the food was good too. The cocktail was good too... Prices were more reasonable than a lot of places I've been to lately, so I really appreciated that. The ambiance was nice, with good music playing in the background. Would not be opposed to returning.

Took a while to get a table most likely from the SLU and Blues game that night and was pretty crammed. We got the toasted raviolis which were a decent start to the meal but could stand to be more crispy, and a ceaser salad which was fine, could use more dressing. The big issue I had was with the lasagna. On the menu it said it was "colossal" and I ended up eating it in about 7 bites. Taste-wise is was very good, props on that. I would reccomend to the restaurant that you either change the description to not say it's colossal or just give a better slice.

Hadn't been to Rigazzi's in years. Read some Yelp reviews and did not know what to expect, but thought it was worth a try. SO, SO pleasantly surprised. The gf offerings were amazing! The food was delicious and priced reasonably. Service was prompt, efficient and pleasant. We were there on a weekday at 4p which made us one of a very few customers at that time. The restaurant has an old world vibe which made it seem solid with tradition and true to a certain standard. Had a great meal and pleasant time .

We traveled from out of town staying for the weekend. Heard nothing but good things about the food and ambiance. Needless to say our experience was awful. It was a busy weekend so obviously was not expecting much. We waited an hour to be seated which was expected. But we sat down and waited almost 2 hours for our dinner. Waiter was very apologetic but never saw a manager except in passing. There was a table near us that waited longer. As a side note they seemed fully staffed. Would have been nice to see a manager but never bothered to stop at the table. Would not recommend and probably won't return.

Such a disappointment. We have come here for years. We moved away for nine years. The lunch menu was very limited and fairly expensive. Nineteen dollars for a plate of spaghetti is too much. Service was slow and bread wasn't good, what kind of an Italian restaurant doesn't have good bread??? Person with me suggested the place had changed hands. I won't be back.

I'm not sure what is going on in this place. The food is horrible. Spaghetti taste like cheap sauce and the noodles was dry. Chicken parm sandwich was dry. Just a few things we ordered. ravs was so hard fried way to long. I've been going to Rigazzis for years. I use to work across the street when there was a buildings across the street not apartments. I understand things change but this place will not last if you don't get some good food back on the menu.

This is one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE neighborhood fun bar/restaurants. It's been recently purchased by new owners who have spruced up the place a bit. It still has the comforting, old style, Italian, hill vibe with a bit of a refresh! The place looks clean and the employees seem happy and are always friendly. The HH menu is awesome. The regular food menu has some exciting updates! One of my favorite items is the GLUTEN FREE crust pizza! While they do not have vegan cheese this IS one of my favorite gluten free crusts for taste AND texture. It's so good I don't mind eating it without vegan cheese. I love the salmon as well. The place is usually buzzing and the energy is good. I love coming here for the fun vibes. And keeping with the old school tradition they will still serve you the drink of your choice in a fish bowl!

Had the fettucini alfredo (good) and salad (decent) and my buddy had meatball sandwich. Overall decent visit but the "toasted" ravioli were not toasted - in fact - in think they were boiled. Rigazzi's needs to update this situation.

I debated giving this a 2. The food was fine. As of about a month ago, the classics are GONE. I am 3rd generation coming to Rigazzi's, my kids are 4th. I'm not sure who recently took over and decided to take away all the classics, but you've lost my entire family. 4 Generations! No more skins.... are you serious? It seems to be transitioning to more of a bar food menu. This is where we would bring ALL company who visited from out of town. Rigazzi's was an EXPERIENCE. and now it's just , eh. Why have you taken the classics off the menu?? These are the things that put Rigazzi's on the map. We had friends from TN ask us to overnight them food, and we can't anymore because you no longer have what they want. Also, the bar area smelled like cleaner that's used in a nursing home.

I have always loved Ragazzi's. I've gone there for years. Never had a problem or a bad meal. But if you are going to review the good, you also have to be honest about the not so good. I had reservations for 5 this evening for my wife's birthday dinner. We were on time and waited to order. After our orders were placed we waited an hour and forty minutes. Crazy, right? I complained twice and was assured the meal was being placed on delivery trays. It finally came. Seven out of eight meals were room temperature. I called the waitress over and talked to the manager. The food was remade and delivered in twenty minutes. It was Luke warm. At this point we bailed out. The manager kindly comped the meal. I appreciate that. I tipped the waitress well. It was not her fault. Nobody got mad or ugly. Just disappointed. Ragazzi's is better than this. I will come back. Anyone can have a bad evening. Unfortunately it wrecked my wife's birthday supper.

Over cooked noodles mush enough grease ., Not olive oil had four bights grease running down my chin .Started there in 1991. Ragu from the jar sad when you taste grease every bite .Went there when it sold had more excuse's than broke down ford gave it second chance nasty three strikes your out !

Food is improving each time we come. Busy night, but service was still good. Drinks were delicious and apps were spot on

Went for birthday dinner and the ambiance was fun / service was fast. As expected, they were super busy on a holiday Saturday night. The red sauces were all tasty. But the pasta was mushy, especially in the lasagna which was recommended by the waitress. The carbonara was unremarkable, tortellini very good and toasted ravs not great. Salads were underdressed and mostly just cold iceberg lettuce. All in all, for the price point and Hill experience, this was not a great experience.

We love Rigazzi's. We have been coming our entire lives, as my parents started eating there as college students. I don't know if it's the new ownership, but it is not the same - it is no longer a place. The family wants to convene because it's just not as good. Menu is limited, They no longer serve our beloved onion rings. The toasted ravioli, which used to be the best in town, are now hard cardboard straight from the box versions. The Rigazzi salad doesn't exist, just a complete disappointment for those of us who loved all of the originals. Please bring back the old menu and the old recipes. We want to keep coming, but everything we love is no longer there.

Super nice but super busy waitress. Too many tables for her? I ordered their classic meatballs and spaghetti which comprises a huge amount of pasta & two sizable meatballs. However the taste was VERY sweet as if sugar replaced garlic in the kitchen. I used to go to Rigazzi's often years ago but I do not think I'll ever return.

I'm saw on Yelp that Rigazzi's had gluten free options and was very happy with the variety of options on the menu (gf pasta, gf pizza for medium size and larger, salads, and some other entrees). I'm celiac and my waitress answered the questions I had and ensured there were no croutons on my salad (before I even had a chance to ask). I enjoyed the carbonara on a gf penne that was delicious! They even added a "gluten free" tooth pic which brought me peace of mind!

Rigazzi's, the legendary restaurant on The Hill has been a mainstay since 1957. Known for the "Frozen Fishbowl" a 32 ounce goblet which most people get a beer in, it's the oldest restaurant on The Hill. Their "story" is they are dedicated to crafting unique and delicious dishes using only the finest ingredients. They seek to create a memorable dining experience. Their website said there are new owners. Well maybe the owners ought to reread their story because our dinner there was a colossal failure. There were 10 of us at the table so this isn't just my critique. Where do I start?? Their T-Ravs were the worst I've ever had. They were small, white, and maybe undercooked. And they didn't even taste good. Just about everyone in St. Louis makes good T-Ravs in St. Louis because it's a city signature dish. They should be large, golden brown, crunchy, and bursting with flavor. Theirs had none of that. The chicken parm was nothing special and kind of dull. The spaghetti and meatballs probably come out of an institutional can and could have used more sauce. The linguine and clams was good but o don't think I ever had a bad one. The pizza, although St Louis style was nothing to write home about. Plus have gotten the same thing at Imos. The chicken Marsala was certainly very weak and tasted like something you'd get at a diner. Honestly, I've made restaurant quality chicken Marsala that was phenomenal. This was no better than any cheap family chain such as Pasta House or Olive Garden. We expected more from a legendary family owned restaurant that has been around for almost 70 years. But, they have a formula that obviously works but we certainly won't be rushing back. As a food and entertainment critic that covers St Louis and Chicago, I'm very critical but have to be. I stand by my review.

My family of 5 walked into Rigazzis around 3pm after a wedding. We stood at the front of the restaurant for several minutes- the bartender would not make eye contact. Another bartender came out and also did not look at us at all (there was one person AT the bar). We went into the restaurant and sat ourselves- again, went completely ignored. We sat for about 5 minutes and finally just left. No one said a word. So disappointing

Service was slow even when empty restaurant. Chicken alfredo dry, cold, and no sauce. Chicken is rubbery and slimey. Wouldn't recommend. Spend money elsewhere!

Worst take out experience I have ever had. Waited for 20 minutes before any staff member checked on my order only to be told that one of the entrees "had to be remade and would be out in 5-10 minutes". It took an additional 25 minutes to speak to a staff member and my entree was canceled and refunded. The staff member I spoke to, who I assume is manager/owner, was rude. Poor service isn't limited to takeout. In the 50 minutes I stood at the bar without receiving my order, I spoke to multiple other customers who complained of poor service.

I have been coming here for over 50 years. I have been living out of town for the last 25/30 years. The food here is still good but sad to see that their classics are all goneand the food that built the restaurant is no longer available!! Don't get me wrong still great place to dine . Still good service and the inside the restaurant has changed with time along with the menu items.

The food quality was the worst that I have ever eaten. We ordered salad and pizza. The pizza must have been a frozen boxed pizza with slimy glue like consistency cheese. I have never had cheese like this. Even vegan cheese tastes far better than what was on this pizza. I truly am surprised that this restaurant can stay alive with this level of quality. Maybe we ordered the wrong thing, but honestly, I am afraid to try anything else. I am only posting this so improvements can be made for the sustainability of this restaurant's existence.

Nice enough atmosphere, everything was clean, and servers were good. All of the food was just okay at best...it also took an abnormally long time to get entrees even when not super busy. A table of 6 ordered before we even arrived and it took +45-50 mins for them to get their food. We finished dinner on the patio and came inside for a couple night caps and 2 parties next to me both got pizza completely black on the bottom. My husband used the restroom at the end of our stay and someone from the kitchen came in with one latex glove on...used the restroom with it on...then proceeded to wash his hands with said glove on and return to work...why!? Do they not have more gloves? LOL Won't be returning and seriously questioning how this place is still open...

It wasn't as good as I remember it to be. I ordered Mama's Cannelloni and the house dressing. The salad was good and the house dressing is delicious. Unfortunately the cannelloni flavors that I remember weren't there. I ordered it with just the red sauce. I will try a mixture of red and white next time. We did come for lunch and I don't know if there would be a difference at dinner. Kyle gave excellent service and the vibe still feels the same, which is great.

Absolutely HORRIBLE SERVICE!!! We ordered appetizers, the server came back and said they were out--then 4 of us ordered and she came back again saying they were out of the entrees we ordered--then food came out and my sons cheese pizza had pepperoni on it, just no care to please customers -Terrible service and horrible management

I came here for Valentine's Day night dinner, which was bustling amongst other Italian places. I sat at the bar and was immediately served with drinks and silverware. The bar was also bustling, and there was only one bartender to tend to the whole restaurant --such a feat. I could not decide on what to order, so I settled with the usual order of my favorite Italian drink, Aperol Spritz (it reminds me of my time in Italy every time). The restaurant has this homely vibe, and the food portions are enormous! So come when you are hungry so you can finish all your food.

Waited for an hour and a half and our food never came beyond our appetizer. They failed to put our order in and had no solution when we brought it to their attention.

What a shame. This used to be a St Louis institution and now it's below mediocre. Let's start with the fishbowls of beer, the beer is flat (most likely because the beer lines have not been cleaned or maintained). Service is just adequate as is the food. When the restaurant was sold I worried the traditions would not be honored and unfortunately that is true. So sad.

First and foremost, I've been a customer (or WAS a customer) of Rigazzi's since infancy. I was coming into town with my girlfriend who had not been to St. Louis before. My parents grabbed us from the airport and went straight to Rigazzi's. Big mistake. On the way from the airport, we shared stories about how the restaurant was a part of our family's tradition throughout the years (I am 49). It is no longer. We spoke of the fishbowl beers, toasted ravioli, and various other menu items that we loved over time including the experiences we had there as a family. I attempted to order said formerly memorable beers after we sat down in the rear room. The server looked at my 76-year-old father and said "I will serve everyone except him," pointing at me. He did not address me (or look at me) until I asked if he was joking. Then everyone else asked if he was joking. He was not...he was just being a colossal jerk. We were all completely confused. I was stone-cold sober. I was embarrassed even though I hadn't done anything wrong. He said that he spoke with his manager (which I assume is a lie). If I were a manager looking to refuse service to someone, I would address the situation directly. He was extremely rude and we were all so confused that we just left and went to Michael's where we had a fantastic experience. I know this is a singular experience and anecdotal but...avoid Rigazzi's. The place is no longer looking for loyal customers.

Honest post from a long time Hill person: I have lived on and off the Hill for over 25 years! I 1st moved to the hill in 1993 from Ballwin and often went to Rigazzi's for pizza and a fishbowl after a night shift at SLU hospital. I stepped away for a while because the quality went down, but I am happy to say they are back and better than ever!! We were so impressed with not only the quality of the food, but also the amazing staff! If you have shyed away from Rigazzi's, please come back you'll be pleasantly surprised!!

10 of us (4 couples and 2 singles) came to Rigazzi's for dinner after evening golf league at Forest Park. Our group has patronized Rigazzis many times this year and years past. Our group gets separate checks as the orders are all over the map. However, tonight we were told under no circumstances would we be able to get separate checks. So we were very disappointed as this was one of the reasons WHY OUR GROUP COMES TO RIGGAZI's. We asked to speak to the manager and was told , "no." So we very begrudgingly went along with the one check decision and then agreed that this was the last time our group would come here. Ten of us were very disappointed in management's attitude and we were unanimous in agreeing not to return to Rigazzi's And to add insult to the situation, two orders were totally wrong.

Had lunch at Rigazzi's today. Ordered Rigazzi salad & toasted ravioli. Salad no longer comes with the salami which added to taste (waitress said since management change they took it off). Toasted ravioli use to come with meat sauce & now just a funky tasing marinara. Have been eating here for 50 years but will not return, food disappointing.