Zia’s on The Hill: Authentic Italian Seafood Dining in Saint Louis, MO

Went for lunch with a friend. The service and atmosphere werephenomenal, but the food was the show. It was perfectly cooked, delicious, and we didn't have to wait an hour. I can't wait to go back.

(12/30/25) Our second visit to Zia's did not disappoint. As was the first visit, everything was excellent. Food, service, servers (Jonathan D) and atmosphere was top notch. I had the Linguini Con Pesce, and it was superb. Portion size was large enough to enjoy a second meal at home. Parking was a bit tight, but that is to be expected, with an excellent restaurant. Our entire party was very pleased with our dining experience.

Fantastic experience at Zia’s on the Hill! The house salad is fresh and flavorful, the calamari fritti is perfectly crispy, and both the pasta con pesce and chicken saltimbocca are outstanding. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with that classic Italian-family feel The Hill is known for. The staff is friendly, attentive, and happy to offer recommendations, which really adds to the experience. Great service, generous portions, and a cozy atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Best bang for your buck Italian! Came for Wednesday dinner, 30m wait but got a bar seat immediately (not typically that busy then, it was an anomaly). Steve (bartender) and the staff were fantastic. Reasonable prices and HUGE portions! I got the toasted ravioli and baked pasta with meatballs. The guy beside me got the special and remarked how even the house salad tasted amazing! Would highly recommend, will be back!

We had a wonderful dinner for my birthday!!! The food was amazing, the atmosphere was romantic, and everyone was friendly, but our waiter Ian was the best waiter we have ever encountered. He was very kind, professional, patient, helpful, attentive, and efficient yet relaxed. He made sure we were enjoying everything and he went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Thank you Zia's for showing us there is still genuine hospitality in the world. We will definitely be coming back and letting everyone we know that Zia's is the best restaurant for great quality Italian food and friendly service in Missouri.

Had dinner last night at Zia's. The service was friendly and prompt, but the food stole the show! We started with toasted ravioli, but no pictures, it was delicious, then I had Veal and my wife had Carbonara. Absolutely worth the wait!

The staff were friendly, and the place had a cozy atmosphere. Since I had a reservation, there was no waiting time. The complimentary bread was delicious, and the pasta and lamb dishes were very generous in portion size. I'd like to try a different tomato-based pasta dish next time.

Busy for a reason, great food! Ashley served our table, and brought us toasted ravioli and main course dishes, quickly, even though we had a 20 minute wait (they use table ready pucks and texting to let you know you're table is ready). Food was well presented and tasty. With the large crowd the noise level was on the high side, but still enjoyed our meal and conversation. Street parking only, nut even a block or so gets you there np.