Zia's on The Hill is a well-loved restaurant in St. Louis, Missouri, offering a warm and inviting dining experience that brings together Italian classics, imported wines, and a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere.
With a strong reputation built over time, this long-standing favorite has become a trusted destination for guests looking for a meal that feels both familiar and special.
Whether you are planning a casual lunch, a memorable dinner, or a quiet solo meal, Zia's on The Hill delivers the kind of dependable quality and welcoming service that keeps customers coming back.
Its impressive 4.60 out of 5 rating from 4,265 reviews reflects the consistent satisfaction of diners who appreciate the restaurant’s food, ambiance, and hospitality.
Guests can enjoy a wide range of dining options designed to fit different occasions and preferences, including outdoor seating, dine-in service, takeaway, delivery, and on-site services. The menu offers something for many tastes, from comfort food and small plates to cocktails, beer, coffee, happy-hour drinks, and happy-hour food.
Zia’s is especially known for its fast service, excellent beer selection, standout cocktails, rich dessert offerings, a thoughtfully curated wine list, and dishes featuring local specialties. It is also a popular choice for lunch, dinner, catering, and dessert, with table service and comfortable seating that make every visit feel easy and enjoyable.
The restaurant’s bar on site adds to its appeal, creating a lively place to unwind, celebrate, or simply enjoy a great meal in good company.
The atmosphere at Zia's on The Hill is one of its biggest draws, blending casual comfort with historic charm, lively energy, and a romantic, trendy feel. It is the kind of place that works equally well for an everyday dinner or a special night out.
Accessibility is thoughtfully addressed with wheelchair-accessible seating, toilets, parking, and entrance, along with an assistive hearing loop to help ensure a more welcoming experience for all guests. Additional conveniences such as gender-neutral toilets, restroom facilities, and easy payment options—including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments—make the experience smooth from start to finish.
Dinner reservations are recommended and accepted, helping guests plan ahead with confidence. Located at 5256 Wilson Ave in St. Louis, Zia's on The Hill offers not just a meal, but a reliable, high-quality dining experience built around great food, genuine comfort, and memorable service.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Fresh tomato slices, breaded, fried, and topped with a blend of Italian cheese and parmigiana.
Fresh eggplant slices, breaded, fried, and baked with marinara sauce, a blend of Italian cheese, and parmigiana.
French bread topped with butter, garlic, a blend of Italian cheeses, and parmigiana.
Fresh slices of mozzarella cheese breaded and fried with side of our house-made marinara.
Seasoned risotto rolled with our blend of Italian cheeses and salsiccia, then lightly breaded and fried. Served with our house-made marinara.
Romaine and iceberg lettuce, ham, artichoke hearts, green olives, diced red peppers, blended Italian cheese, and parmigiana. All tossed in our house dressing.
Romaine and iceberg lettuce, ham, tomatoes, blended Italian cheese, and parmigiana. All tossed in our house dressing.
Romaine and iceberg, blended Italian cheese, and parmigiana. All tossed in our house dressing.
Fresh grape tomatoes & diced red onions, tossed in a red wine vinaigrette, served on a bed of romaine with a sprinkle of Fontinella cheese.
Penne noodles tossed in olive oil, butter, and garlic. Tossed in with our house-made marinara, salciccia, red peppers, red onions, and green olives. Topped with freshly grated fontinella cheese.
Capellini noodles tossed with our house-made light lemon butter sauce, along with fresh shrimp & capers.
Fettuccine pasta tossed in our house-made Alfredo sauce. Topped with Parmigiana.
Linguine noodles tossed in our house-made, spicy cream sauce, along with shrimp, baby scallops, clams, mushrooms & a touch of marinara.
Linguine noodles tossed in a house-made, rich clam sauce and fresh clam. Topped with a blend of Italian cheeses, and parmigiana cheese.
Capellini noodles tossed with olive oil, butter, and garlic, along with shrimp, sundried tomatoes, and green onion.
Tender noodles filled with beef & pork, topped with parmigiana, house-made red sauce, and house-made Alfredo, baked to perfection.
Jumbo ravioli stuffed with portabella mushrooms, sautéed in olive oil, butter, and garlic, along with fresh asparagus and sweet red bell peppers. Topped with freshly grated fontinella cheese.
Tortellini tossed in our house-made egg cream sauce, along with peas and prosciutto ham.
Linguine noodles tossed in our house-made, rich garlic cream sauce, along with shrimp, baby scallops, clams, and mushrooms.
Cavatelli noodles tossed in our house-made, rich garlic cream sauce, along with fresh broccoli and mushrooms.
Linguine noodles tossed in our house-made egg cream sauce, along with bacon and mushrooms.
Traditionally prepared
Ravioli stuffed with fresh shrimp & crab, all served in our house-made, rich garlic cream sauce.
Mostaccioli noodles tossed in our house-made sage cream sauce with fresh grilled chicken, bacon, broccoli, tomatoes, and mushrooms. Topped with a blend of Italian cheeses and seasoned breadcrumbs. All baked to perfection.
Your choice of mostaccioli or spaghetti, tossed in our house-made marinara sauce with a touch of cream. All baked to perfection with a blend of Italian cheese and parmigiana on top.
Penne noodles tossed in our house-made vodka cream sauce with a touch of marinara, along with shrimp, green onions, sun-dried tomatoes, and mushrooms.
Served on French bread with marinara sauce.
Freshly breaded chicken breast, topped with marinara sauce, a blend of Italian cheeses, and parmigiana, all on French bread.
Italian sausage, freshly sliced roast beef, pepper-jack cheese, all on French bread.
Freshly friend & crispy Icelandic Cod, served on French bread. (SERVED ON FRIDAYS ONLY)
Charbroiled salsiccia with our house-made marinara, all on French bread.
Freshly sliced roast beef served with au jus, all on French bread.
8 oz. filet of Icelandic cod, lightly breaded and baked, topped with a blend of Italian cheeses, white wine lemon butter, fresh broccoli florets, artichokes, tomatoes and mushrooms. Served with house salad and a side of pasta.
Our plate of freshly fried & crispy Icelandic Cod along with dipping sauces. (SERVED ON FRIDAYS ONLY)
8 oz. boneless breast of chicken, lightly breaded, charbroiled, and topped with fontina cheese. Then topped with mushrooms and prosciutto ham, all sautéed in a white wine lemon butter sauce with a hint of garlic, red pepper, and sage.
8 oz, boneless breast of chicken lightly breaded and charbroiled, topped with white wine lemon butter sauce with mushrooms and capers.
White breast meat marinated, lightly dusted in breadcrumbs, charbroiled, and basted in lemon butter.
8 oz. boneless breast of chicken charbroiled, topped with a blend of Italian cheeses and white wine lemon butter sauce, sauteed with fresh garlic, cracked black pepper, and mushrooms.
8 oz. boneless breast of chicken, lightly breaded, and baked in our house-made marinara sauce, a blended of Italian cheeses, and freshly-grated parmigiana.
White breast meat marinated, basted in lemon butter, lightly dusted in breadcrumbs, and charbroiled. Topped with white wine lemon butter sauce with prosciutto ham, mushrooms, and a blend of Italian cheeses. Served with a side of pasta.
Hear from our valued guests
(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.
Zia's is one of my most favorite Italian restaurants. The service is always great, the food never let's me down (consistently delicious) and the experience is always pleasant! I have been here more times than I can count since this past fall and twice on my last week here living in STL. Zia's is impressive and satisfying.
Delicious food here! It was recommended to us as a favorite of someone who frequents restaurants on The Hill. It did not disappoint. The salad with house dressing was great. The bread and oil were very nice and I had the Tutto Mare. Wonderful!
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!
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!
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.
We tried the pollo parmigiana and the special for the night which was braised short rib ravioli from the local landmark. Both were excellent but the short rib was amazing: one of the best dishes I have ever tried. House made tiramisu and canolis also perfect end to dinner.
My dining experience at Zia’s felt more like dinner at a favorite relatives house than a restaurant. Your relative then packages up leftovers and sends you happily on your way. I didn’t see anyone leave the restaurant without a to go bag and my memorable meal became my breakfast and lunch the next day. Italian leftovers for breakfast are delicious. 😁 I had the pleasure of being served by Jim. Jim is everything you want in a waiter! Attentive, knowledgeable and funny. I had Zias warm bread, salad with Zia’s signature dressing , (which I got a bottle of for shrimp and asparagus at Jim’s suggestion) the famous toasted ravioli and Spiedini Proscuitto. Also at Jim’s suggestion. The chicken was cooked perfectly! I would order everything again. I ended my gluttony with the best Tiramisu I’ve ever had. I had to get up and walk around the restaurant to even have a few bites of the dessert, I was so full, but it was totally worth it! I will be coming back to eat at Zia’s anytime I am in St.Louis. I left Zias restaurant with my stomach and heart full. Thank you for the experience.
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.
Zia's Restaurant has become one of our family traditions whenever we go to Saint Louis Zoo or spend the day shopping and exploring St. Louis. Ever since we first found it, we make a point to stop there whenever we’re in town. The restaurant sits on a corner in The Hill and has such a great old-school Italian atmosphere. It honestly feels like stepping into a classic gangster movie in the best possible way — it gives the place so much charm and character. The calamari was wonderful, and the homemade ravioli was probably the best ravioli I’ve ever had. Everything tasted fresh, comforting, and authentic. It’s just one of those places that feels special from the moment you walk in. We also found a really cool bakery nearby, which made the whole experience even better. Overall, this is a wonderful restaurant with amazing food and atmosphere, and I 100% recommend it. ---
Common questions about Zia's on The Hill
Zia's on The Hill is located at 5256 Wilson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States, St. Louis, MO, United States.
You can reach Zia's on The Hill by calling +1 314-776-0020.
Zia's on The Hill has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 4265 customer reviews.
Zia's on The Hill features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet, Assistive hearing loop, Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Zia's on The Hill features the following from the business: Identifies as women-owned.
Zia's on The Hill features the following service options: Outdoor seating, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Zia's on The Hill features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
Zia's on The Hill features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Zia's on The Hill features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Zia's on The Hill features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Zia's on The Hill features the following amenities: Bar on site, Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom.
Zia's on The Hill features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Historic, Lively, Romantic, Trendy.
Zia's on The Hill features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists.
Zia's on The Hill features the following planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Zia's on The Hill features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Zia's on The Hill features the following children: Good for kids, Has changing table(s), High chairs.
Zia's on The Hill features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
Zia's on The Hill features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
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