Italian-American scene
St. Louis
Quick answer
St. Louis's Italian neighborhood, The Hill, gave America toasted ravioli and Provel-topped St. Louis pizza.
The Hill was settled by Lombard and Sicilian immigrants; its restaurants and delis still anchor the city's Italian food.
What to order: toasted ravioli, St. Louis-style pizza, a salami sandwich.
- Neighborhoods
- The Hill
- Must-order
- toasted ravioli, St. Louis-style pizza, a salami sandwich
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