Pizzeria Tivoli

It says something about the number and variety of pizzerias in St. Louis that Pizzeria Tivoli isn't the first place in town where I've eaten pizza with gyro meat on it. Still, the "Villa d'Este" pizza at this south-city restaurant is unique -- in my experience, at least -- in that it actually attempts to re-create the experience of eating a gyro. Click hereto continue reading Ian Froeb's review of Pizzeria Tivoli. Photos by Jennifer Silverberg.

Pizzeria Tivoli
5861 South Kingshighway Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63109
St. Louis - St. Louis Hills
314-832-3222

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Sam Racanelli is the pizza man behind Pizzeria Tivoli.

Sam Racanelli is the pizza man behind Pizzeria Tivoli.

Pizzeria Tivoli opened its doors in July of 2010. It's on S. Kingshighway in St. Louis, Missouri.

Pizzeria Tivoli opened its doors in July of 2010. It's on S. Kingshighway in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Sam Racanelli is the pizza man behind Pizzeria Tivoli. Here, Sam is cutting the fresh bread that will accompany one of the salads offered at the restaurant.

Sam Racanelli is the pizza man behind Pizzeria Tivoli. Here, Sam is cutting the fresh bread that will accompany one of the salads offered at the restaurant.

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Sam Racanelli is the pizza man behind Pizzeria Tivoli. Sam, here, is stretching the pizza dough.

Sam Racanelli is the pizza man behind Pizzeria Tivoli. Sam, here, is stretching the pizza dough.

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Pizzeria Tivoli is owned Yana Kanlic and his wife (not shown), Indira Kanlic.

Pizzeria Tivoli is owned Yana Kanlic and his wife (not shown), Indira Kanlic.

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Clay pots adorn the wood burning pizza oven.

Clay pots adorn the wood burning pizza oven.

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Olive oil and plates.

Olive oil and plates.

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The wood burning pizza oven at Pizzeria Tivoli.

The wood burning pizza oven at Pizzeria Tivoli.

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Sam Racanelli rotates the pizza in the oven so it cooks evenly.

Sam Racanelli rotates the pizza in the oven so it cooks evenly.

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Putting the pizza in the oven.

Putting the pizza in the oven.

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The Tivoli salad is made with mixed greens, red onions, feta cheese kalamata olives, tomatoes and artichokes.

The Tivoli salad is made with mixed greens, red onions, feta cheese kalamata olives, tomatoes and artichokes.

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The Caprese Salad is prepared with fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

The Caprese Salad is prepared with fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

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The Villa D'Este is a gyro pizza made with gyro meat, olive oil, feta, tomatoes, red onions, lettuce and tzaziki sauce.

The Villa D'Este is a gyro pizza made with gyro meat, olive oil, feta, tomatoes, red onions, lettuce and tzaziki sauce.

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The Mediterranean Pizza is prepared with tomato sauce, sun dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, capers, feta, mozzarella and artichoke hearts.

The Mediterranean Pizza is prepared with tomato sauce, sun dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, capers, feta, mozzarella and artichoke hearts.

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Sam Racanelli prepares the Tivoli Pizza.

Sam Racanelli prepares the Tivoli Pizza.

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The Tivoli pizza is fresh pizza dough topped with tomato sauce, artichoke hearts, chicken, red peppers and fresh mozzarella.

The Tivoli pizza is fresh pizza dough topped with tomato sauce, artichoke hearts, chicken, red peppers and fresh mozzarella.

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For dessert try the Overload Chocolate Cake.

For dessert try the Overload Chocolate Cake.

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Cheers!

Cheers!

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On tap at Pizzeria Tivoli.

On tap at Pizzeria Tivoli.

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Inside at Pizzeria Tivoli.

Inside at Pizzeria Tivoli.

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