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Steaming spaghetti pomodoro on a rustic wood table

St. Louis · Since 1962

A taste of Italy,
served like family.

Handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, and the same Russo family recipes for three generations. Pull up a chair.

Family Recipes

Passed down from Nonna Rosa, kept exactly the way she'd want.

Wood-Fired Oven

Imported from Naples. 900°F. The only way to bake a real pizza.

Local & Seasonal

Produce from Missouri farms, fish flown in fresh from the coasts.

Tonight's table

Dishes we're proud of

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Tagliatelle Bolognese

Tagliatelle Bolognese

Eight-hour ragù, hand-cut egg pasta.

$22
Margherita D.O.P.

Margherita D.O.P.

Wood-fired, blistered, perfect.

$16
Tiramisù della Casa

Tiramisù della Casa

Espresso, mascarpone, tradition.

$10

What people say

Loved by the neighborhood

"The closest thing to Naples I've found in the Midwest. The pasta is unforgettable."
St. Louis Magazine
"Three generations of my family eat here. That tells you everything."
Anna D.
"Warm, loud, perfect. The Bolognese alone is worth the trip across the river."
Feast STL

Come hungry. Leave family.

We hold a few tables every night for walk-ins, but reservations are recommended on weekends.

Address

1 Imaginary Lane
St. Louis, MO 63100

Hours

Mon – Fri 5pm – 11pm
Sat – Sun 12pm – 11pm