Zia's "On The Hill"

“Zia's Restaurant has become one of our family traditions whenever we go to Saint Louis Zoo or spend the day shopping and exploring St. Louis. Ever since we first found it, we make a point to stop there whenever we’re in town. The restaurant sits on a corner in The Hill and has such a great old-school Italian atmosphere. It honestly feels like stepping into a classic gangster movie in the best possible way — it gives the place so much charm and character. The calamari was wonderful, and the homemade ravioli was probably the best ravioli I’ve ever had. Everything tasted fresh, comforting, and authentic. It’s just one of those places that feels special from the moment you walk in. We also found a really cool bakery nearby, which made the whole experience even better. Overall, this is a wonderful restaurant with amazing food and atmosphere, and I 100% recommend it. ---”

“We tried the pollo parmigiana and the special for the night which was braised short rib ravioli from the local landmark. Both were excellent but the short rib was amazing: one of the best dishes I have ever tried. House made tiramisu and canolis also perfect end to dinner.”

“Best bang for your buck Italian! Came for Wednesday dinner, 30m wait but got a bar seat immediately (not typically that busy then, it was an anomaly). Steve (bartender) and the staff were fantastic. Reasonable prices and HUGE portions! I got the toasted ravioli and baked pasta with meatballs. The guy beside me got the special and remarked how even the house salad tasted amazing! Would highly recommend, will be back!”

“We had a wonderful dinner for my birthday!!! The food was amazing, the atmosphere was romantic, and everyone was friendly, but our waiter Ian was the best waiter we have ever encountered. He was very kind, professional, patient, helpful, attentive, and efficient yet relaxed. He made sure we were enjoying everything and he went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Thank you Zia's for showing us there is still genuine hospitality in the world. We will definitely be coming back and letting everyone we know that Zia's is the best restaurant for great quality Italian food and friendly service in Missouri.”

“(12/30/25) Our second visit to Zia's did not disappoint. As was the first visit, everything was excellent. Food, service, servers (Jonathan D) and atmosphere was top notch. I had the Linguini Con Pesce, and it was superb. Portion size was large enough to enjoy a second meal at home. Parking was a bit tight, but that is to be expected, with an excellent restaurant. Our entire party was very pleased with our dining experience.”