Zia's - St. Louis, MO Review

Anyone who visits St. Louis needs to visit "The Hill" (our area's Little Italy) on a Saturday afternoon.  The quaint Italian markets and bakeries set the tone for the number of restaurants that speckle the neighborhood. 

Zia's is little restaurant on the corner.  Once you enter, you are immediately hit with the lower lighting and the muffled clammering of dinner plates and idle chatter from the customers.  The host/hostess is always courteous.  Depending on the time that you go, there is usually a 10-30 minute wait, but it's worth it. 

My husband swears by the Pasta Con Pesce (Linguine noodles prepared in a spicy cream sauce with shrimp, sea legs, clams, mushrooms and a touch of marinara sauce for only $11.95).  He always goes on and on about the amount of  seafood found in this dish.  He said that the price for the seafood alone found in the dish is worth more than the dish itself.

I always get the Fettuccini Alfredo ($10.50).  I have not found another restaurant that can hold a candle to their dish.  The sauce is rich, creamy and thick.  It's deceiving in the presentation, the size that is brought to you.  I always eat way too much and still take home a "doggie bag".

The service is always prompt and friendly.  I'm a huge stickler for service and I'm never disappointed when I eat here. 

If you want an Italian meal that will affect your waistline and not your wallet, this is the restaurant to try.  You will not be disappointed.