Here's Where to Find Awesome Pizza in St. Louis

By on Tue, Jan 31, 2017 at 5:21 pm

We can generally all agree that pizza is a gift from heaven -- but not all pies are created equal. That's why we've rounded up the places where you can get some of the greatest pizza in St. Louis. From Neapolitan to New York-style to, yes, that locally beloved cracker-thin crust, here are are the St. Louis pizzas to put on your food bucket list. Editor's note: This gallery was originally published in 2017, but updated in 2018 to remove two places that have closed and include some good newcomers. 

We can generally all agree that pizza is a gift from heaven -- but not all pies are created equal. That's why we've rounded up the places where you can get some of the greatest pizza in St. Louis. From Neapolitan to New York-style to, yes, that locally beloved cracker-thin crust, here are are the St. Louis pizzas to put on your food bucket list.

Editor's note: This gallery was originally published in 2017, but updated in 2018 to remove two places that have closed and include some good newcomers. 

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Pizza Head 3196 S. Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63118 (314) 266-5400 Pizza Head offers New York-style pizza so perfect it could bring a tear to the eye of even the most hardened East Coaster. A simple cheese slice, for instance, is everything you want in a pizza — chewy crust, tangy tomato sauce with just a hint of garlic and herbs, and gooey cheese that is so molten it burns the roof of your mouth. It's perfection. This punk pizza joint also offers cashew cheese and faux meat options, making Pizza Head the premier STL destination for pizza-loving vegetarians and vegans. Photo courtesy of Mabel Suen
Pizza Head
3196 S. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63118
(314) 266-5400

Pizza Head offers New York-style pizza so perfect it could bring a tear to the eye of even the most hardened East Coaster. A simple cheese slice, for instance, is everything you want in a pizza — chewy crust, tangy tomato sauce with just a hint of garlic and herbs, and gooey cheese that is so molten it burns the roof of your mouth. It's perfection. This punk pizza joint also offers cashew cheese and faux meat options, making Pizza Head the premier STL destination for pizza-loving vegetarians and vegans. Photo courtesy of Mabel Suen
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Katie's Pizza and Pasta 9568 Manchester Rd. Rock Hill, Missouri (314) 942-6555 or 14171 Clayton Rd. Town and Country, MO (636) 220-3238 There are two Katie's these days, as chef Katie Collier is growing her empire (she also has a meal-kit company, Vero Pizza & Pasta). The charismatic chef is known for her delicious salads and pastas, but her pizza is second to none, with delicious farm-to-table combinations like fig and squash and Brussels sprouts. Meat lovers won't be disappointed, either: Try a Salume Beddu pepperoni with preserved lemon and buckwheat honey and leave happy. Photo by Mabel Suen.
Katie's Pizza and Pasta
9568 Manchester Rd.
Rock Hill, Missouri
(314) 942-6555
or
14171 Clayton Rd.
Town and Country, MO
(636) 220-3238

There are two Katie's these days, as chef Katie Collier is growing her empire (she also has a meal-kit company, Vero Pizza & Pasta). The charismatic chef is known for her delicious salads and pastas, but her pizza is second to none, with delicious farm-to-table combinations like fig and squash and Brussels sprouts. Meat lovers won't be disappointed, either: Try a Salume Beddu pepperoni with preserved lemon and buckwheat honey and leave happy. Photo by Mabel Suen.
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Black Thorn Pub 3735 Wyoming St. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 776-0534 No, it's not a pizzeria -- but Black Thorn Pub serves amazing pizza. Go here, and your deep-dish cravings will be satisfied. Photo by Jenna Murphy.
Black Thorn Pub
3735 Wyoming St.
St. Louis, MO 63116
(314) 776-0534

No, it's not a pizzeria -- but Black Thorn Pub serves amazing pizza. Go here, and your deep-dish cravings will be satisfied. Photo by Jenna Murphy.
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PW Pizza 2017 Chouteau Ave. St. Louis, MO 63103 (314) 241-7799 PW Pizza is owned by the couple behind Vin de Set and 1111 Mississippi -- which is a good sign backed up by some outstanding pizza. PW Pizza also offers a vegan cheese substitute and gluten-free crusts for the picky eaters in your life. Photo by Jennifer Silverberg.
PW Pizza
2017 Chouteau Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 241-7799

PW Pizza is owned by the couple behind Vin de Set and 1111 Mississippi -- which is a good sign backed up by some outstanding pizza. PW Pizza also offers a vegan cheese substitute and gluten-free crusts for the picky eaters in your life. Photo by Jennifer Silverberg.
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Pirrone's Pizza Locations in St. Peters and Florissant Another great place to try St. Louis-style pizza is Pirrone's. You won't find pre-made crust here -- every pizza is made to order. Enjoy! Photo courtesy of Instagram / ashleycaito.
Pirrone's Pizza
Locations in St. Peters and Florissant

Another great place to try St. Louis-style pizza is Pirrone's. You won't find pre-made crust here -- every pizza is made to order. Enjoy! Photo courtesy of Instagram / ashleycaito.
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Dewey's Pizza Locations in University City, Webster Groves, Kirkwood, Edwardsville, St. Charles and Ellisville This small Midwestern chain has pizza you don't want to miss. You can choose one of Dewey's creative combos or make your own and decide between white and red sauce. Dewey's offers gluten-free crust, too. Photo courtesy of Instagram / thefoodiefriend.
Dewey's Pizza
Locations in University City, Webster Groves, Kirkwood, Edwardsville, St. Charles and Ellisville

This small Midwestern chain has pizza you don't want to miss. You can choose one of Dewey's creative combos or make your own and decide between white and red sauce. Dewey's offers gluten-free crust, too. Photo courtesy of Instagram / thefoodiefriend.
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Cafe Piazza 1900 Arsenal St. St. Louis, MO 63118 (314) 343-0294 The bulk of Café Piazza's menu is made up of pizzas, courtesy of the massive, four-ton deck oven nicknamed "Big Mamma" that serves as the restaurant's workhorse. The searing hot, wood-fired behemoth allows the thin-crust pies to crisp up and get little specks of char around the edges — not quite as extreme as a Neapolitan pie, but approaching it. In that sense, the Margherita is inspired by, not a replica of, the quintessential Naples pizza. A simple crushed tomato sauce coats the dough, which is topped with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and fresh basil. More like the hybrid of a New York-style slice and a classic Margherita, it may not be traditional, but it is solid. Photo courtesy of Mabel Suen
Cafe Piazza
1900 Arsenal St.
St. Louis, MO 63118
(314) 343-0294

The bulk of Café Piazza's menu is made up of pizzas, courtesy of the massive, four-ton deck oven nicknamed "Big Mamma" that serves as the restaurant's workhorse. The searing hot, wood-fired behemoth allows the thin-crust pies to crisp up and get little specks of char around the edges — not quite as extreme as a Neapolitan pie, but approaching it. In that sense, the Margherita is inspired by, not a replica of, the quintessential Naples pizza. A simple crushed tomato sauce coats the dough, which is topped with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and fresh basil. More like the hybrid of a New York-style slice and a classic Margherita, it may not be traditional, but it is solid. Photo courtesy of Mabel Suen
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’ZZA 282 N. Skinker Blvd. 314-696-8585 or 54 N. Euclid Ave. (314) 300-8700 'Zza serves seriously good pizza. It jumps ahead of the pack with the ideal thin crust, at once delicate and crisp, firm and chewy. It's a base that works well for simple varieties, like the classic margherita, which allows the bright tomato sauce to shine. Fresh mozzarella, basil leaves and a sprinkle of sea salt flakes make this a solid riff on the Neapolitan classic. Photo courtesy of Mabel Suen
’ZZA
282 N. Skinker Blvd.
314-696-8585
or
54 N. Euclid Ave.
(314) 300-8700

'Zza serves seriously good pizza. It jumps ahead of the pack with the ideal thin crust, at once delicate and crisp, firm and chewy. It's a base that works well for simple varieties, like the classic margherita, which allows the bright tomato sauce to shine. Fresh mozzarella, basil leaves and a sprinkle of sea salt flakes make this a solid riff on the Neapolitan classic. Photo courtesy of Mabel Suen
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Pizzeoli 1928 S. 12th St. St. Louis, MO 63104 (314) 449-1111 This wood-fired Neapolitan pizza is a must-try in Soulard. Everything from the dough to the cheese is made fresh and in-house. Founder Scott Sandler also started Pizza Head on South Grand; he later to sold Pizzeoli to new owners, who added meat-based options. Photo by Mabel Suen.
Pizzeoli
1928 S. 12th St.
St. Louis, MO 63104
(314) 449-1111

This wood-fired Neapolitan pizza is a must-try in Soulard. Everything from the dough to the cheese is made fresh and in-house. Founder Scott Sandler also started Pizza Head on South Grand; he later to sold Pizzeoli to new owners, who added meat-based options. Photo by Mabel Suen.
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Adriana's 5101 Shaw Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 (314) 773-3833 When you're talking about Italian cuisine in St. Louis, you can't go without mentioning The Hill. But that's just one reason to try the pizza at Adriana's, a small, family-owned lunch cafe that calls the neighborhood home. It's also delicious. Photo courtesy of Instagram / angela_creek.
Adriana's
5101 Shaw Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 773-3833

When you're talking about Italian cuisine in St. Louis, you can't go without mentioning The Hill. But that's just one reason to try the pizza at Adriana's, a small, family-owned lunch cafe that calls the neighborhood home. It's also delicious. Photo courtesy of Instagram / angela_creek.
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Melo's Pizzeria 2438 McNair Rear St. Louis, MO 63104 (314) 833-4489 Another fantastic option for Neapolitan pizza? Melo's Pizzeria, which is owned by the same family as the beloved Blues City Deli and located in its back alley. Photo by Mabel Suen.
Melo's Pizzeria
2438 McNair Rear
St. Louis, MO 63104
(314) 833-4489

Another fantastic option for Neapolitan pizza? Melo's Pizzeria, which is owned by the same family as the beloved Blues City Deli and located in its back alley. Photo by Mabel Suen.
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Union Loafers 1629 Tower Grove Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 (314) 833-6111 When you think of Union Loafers, you likely think of delicious bread and sandwiches. But the "pizza rosa" is just as delectable, made with a focaccia-like Roman-style square, crushed tomatoes and spicy chile oil. There's no cheese -- but on this pie, you won't miss it. Photo by Mabel Suen.
Union Loafers
1629 Tower Grove Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 833-6111

When you think of Union Loafers, you likely think of delicious bread and sandwiches. But the "pizza rosa" is just as delectable, made with a focaccia-like Roman-style square, crushed tomatoes and spicy chile oil. There's no cheese -- but on this pie, you won't miss it. Photo by Mabel Suen.
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Hugo's Pizzeria 3135 Olive St. St. Louis, MO 63103 (314) 896-4846 A crust sturdy enough on the bottom to hold generous toppings, a touch of crunch balanced by a pillow-like chew, a sauce that ticked both the sweet and spicy boxes? Welcome to Hugo’s, where everything is delicious. Dave Bailey's new Midtown pizzeria, in the space that once held the Good Pie, is a great place for after-work drinks or a family dinner. Photo courtesy of Mabel Suen
Hugo's Pizzeria
3135 Olive St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 896-4846

A crust sturdy enough on the bottom to hold generous toppings, a touch of crunch balanced by a pillow-like chew, a sauce that ticked both the sweet and spicy boxes? Welcome to Hugo’s, where everything is delicious. Dave Bailey's new Midtown pizzeria, in the space that once held the Good Pie, is a great place for after-work drinks or a family dinner. Photo courtesy of Mabel Suen
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Corner Bistro 4993 Loughborough Ave. St. Louis, MO 63109 (314) 353-1811 Corner Bistro's hand-tossed pizzas are made from scratch in a stone oven. The pizzas are 14 inches and come in varieties such as margherita, chicken and mushroom and Buffalo chicken. Photo courtesy of Instagram / cheathamjordanmichael.
Corner Bistro
4993 Loughborough Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63109
(314) 353-1811

Corner Bistro's hand-tossed pizzas are made from scratch in a stone oven. The pizzas are 14 inches and come in varieties such as margherita, chicken and mushroom and Buffalo chicken. Photo courtesy of Instagram / cheathamjordanmichael.
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Mr. X Pizza 5924 Morganford Rd. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 353-7060 Mr. X serves hand-tossed pizza with the traditional toppings, but also offers Bosnian-inspired menu items. Feeling really hungry or feeding a crowd? Go for the 30-inch pizza, also known as "the big one." Photo by Jennifer Silverberg.
Mr. X Pizza
5924 Morganford Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63116
(314) 353-7060

Mr. X serves hand-tossed pizza with the traditional toppings, but also offers Bosnian-inspired menu items. Feeling really hungry or feeding a crowd? Go for the 30-inch pizza, also known as "the big one." Photo by Jennifer Silverberg.
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Eni's Pizzeria 6203 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 207-7797 Eni's Pizzeria features a selection of wood-fired pizzas based on old family recipes. The menu is simple — twelve different pizzas and three salads — and is meant to appeal to the families who live in the neighborhood. Eni's pizzas are on the thin side — though not St. Louis thin — and are individual-sized portions. Variations include everything from a Hawaiian pizza with hamburger and bacon to a classic Margherita with homemade sauce and fresh basil. Photo courtesy of Cheryl Baehr
Eni's Pizzeria
6203 Gravois Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63116
(314) 207-7797

Eni's Pizzeria features a selection of wood-fired pizzas based on old family recipes. The menu is simple — twelve different pizzas and three salads — and is meant to appeal to the families who live in the neighborhood. Eni's pizzas are on the thin side — though not St. Louis thin — and are individual-sized portions. Variations include everything from a Hawaiian pizza with hamburger and bacon to a classic Margherita with homemade sauce and fresh basil. Photo courtesy of Cheryl Baehr
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Flament Co. 418 S. Tucker Blvd. 314-931-2275 You won’t find any Provel cheese here, and that’s just how the owners like it. But you can dig into seven sub options, a half-dozen salads, wings and a host of specialty pizzas — New York-style or thin-and-crispy. Flament Co also sells T.C. Treats, an O'Fallon-based purveyor of Italian ice (or, as they call it in true East Coast-style, "Philly water ice"). Photo courtesy of Sarah Fenske
Flament Co.
418 S. Tucker Blvd.
314-931-2275

You won’t find any Provel cheese here, and that’s just how the owners like it. But you can dig into seven sub options, a half-dozen salads, wings and a host of specialty pizzas — New York-style or thin-and-crispy. Flament Co also sells T.C. Treats, an O'Fallon-based purveyor of Italian ice (or, as they call it in true East Coast-style, "Philly water ice"). Photo courtesy of Sarah Fenske
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Racanelli's New York Pizzeria Locations in Central West End, Kirkwood, Webster Groves, St. Peters and the Delmar Loop Looking for a taste of New York? You can get it by the slice or as a whole pie at this casual pizzeria, along with craft beer and calzones or stromboli. Photo by Mabel Suen.
Racanelli's New York Pizzeria
Locations in Central West End, Kirkwood, Webster Groves, St. Peters and the Delmar Loop

Looking for a taste of New York? You can get it by the slice or as a whole pie at this casual pizzeria, along with craft beer and calzones or stromboli. Photo by Mabel Suen.
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Anthony's Italian Eats 7641 Wydown Blvd. Clayton, MO 63105 314-721-3233 You can order Anthony’s pizza"Grandma's style" (with mozzarella) or "St. Louis style," with Provel. And rest assured, when your server asks if you want thin crust or thick crust, "thick" is not thick in any sense of the word other than the contrary-to-St.Louis-style one. "Thick" means a traditional Neapolitan-influenced pizza — "thin" crust will get you a cracker-style wafer. Photo courtesy of Sarah Fenske
Anthony's Italian Eats
7641 Wydown Blvd.
Clayton, MO 63105
314-721-3233

You can order Anthony’s pizza"Grandma's style" (with mozzarella) or "St. Louis style," with Provel. And rest assured, when your server asks if you want thin crust or thick crust, "thick" is not thick in any sense of the word other than the contrary-to-St.Louis-style one. "Thick" means a traditional Neapolitan-influenced pizza — "thin" crust will get you a cracker-style wafer. Photo courtesy of Sarah Fenske
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Felix's Pizza Pub 6401 Clayton Ave. St. Louis, MO 63139 (314) 645-6565 You can get the pizza at Felix's in many delicious combos. Numerous pies are named with local inspiration, including the Dogtown (Italian sausage, Volpi pepperoni and pepper bacon), Art Hill (sliced meatballs, basil, green pepper, ricotta cheese), and High Pointe (artichoke, spinach, sundried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onions, pepperoncini, feta cheese). Photo by Mabel Suen.
Felix's Pizza Pub
6401 Clayton Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-6565

You can get the pizza at Felix's in many delicious combos. Numerous pies are named with local inspiration, including the Dogtown (Italian sausage, Volpi pepperoni and pepper bacon), Art Hill (sliced meatballs, basil, green pepper, ricotta cheese), and High Pointe (artichoke, spinach, sundried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onions, pepperoncini, feta cheese). Photo by Mabel Suen.
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