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Short answer: Explore St. Louis, the visitors bureau, says The Hill was founded by Italian immigrants in the early 1800s and is known for toasted ravioli, hot salami sandwiches, bakeries and trattorie, with about fourteen restaurants and shops on its list.
How we checked: Explore St. Louis’s page for The Hill. We did not find a neighborhood association site, so every fact below is the bureau’s. All read on November 3, 2026. Hours, prices, rules, closures and road status change, so check the named agency or business before you rely on them. Anything we could not check is marked Not Confirmed where it appears. General guidance on this page is labelled as general guidance. This is not safety, medical or legal advice; where a safety or legal rule appears, the quoted words are the official source’s own.
At a Glance
What Explore St. Louis Says
- FoundingFounded by Italian immigrants in the early 1800s; a mix of mom-and-pop shops, Italian bakeries, trattorie and fine-dining restaurants, plus newer coffee shops, breweries, taco joints and studios.
- What to eatToasted ravioli, hot salami sandwiches, bruschetta, caponata, salsiccia, cannoli and gelato.
- ActivitiesResidents and visitors play a game of bocce, shop for gifts and explore the tight-knit neighborhood.
Eat
The bureau lists Anthonino’s Taverna, Bartolino’s Osteria, Carnivore, Chris’ Pancake and Dining, El Milagro Azteca, Favazza’s on the Hill, Gian Tony’s, Charlie Gitto’s on The Hill, Guido’s Pizzeria & Tapas, Marconi Mercato, Park Avenue Coffee The Hill, Rigazzi’s and Zia’s, plus Herbaria, a soap and bath shop. Descriptions and addresses are on the eat-near page.
More to Do
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hill known for?
Italian-American food, especially toasted ravioli, according to Explore St. Louis.
Who founded The Hill?
Explore St. Louis says Italian immigrants in the early 1800s.
Is there bocce?
The bureau says residents and visitors play bocce there.
Sources
- Explore St. Louis, The Hill, read November 3, 2026 (visitors bureau page)
- It’s Missouri, St. Louis food guide, read November 3, 2026 (read October 30, 2026)
Read on November 3, 2026. How we check: editorial standards; spot a mistake? Tell us.
Cite this page: It's Missouri, “The Hill Visitor Profile: St. Louis’s Italian-American Neighborhood”, itsmissouri.com/destinations/the-hill-st-louis/ (updated ). By the It's Missouri editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.