510815 Fri Apr 18 19:47:12 -0700 2008 5 8 Midwest 0 3609114 Hello all, I'm looking for a place in St. Louis to get a great Italian lunch--I'm particularly interested in good pasta, homemade and not swimming in butter or sauce, with vegetables, mushrooms, and/or seafood. I'd love some recommendations for places on or around the Hill, but I'm open to other ideas too. Preferrably something more "foodie" oriented, quality and real Italian authenticity. I really appreciate your help! Fri Apr 18 19:47:12 -0700 2008 184879 Sissi_Habsburg 1 3610015 Stellina Pasta is somewhat close to the hill and definitely foodie oriented. They make their own pasta and it changes daily. It's tiny and more on the casual side. It's truly not an "authenically Italian" place as they have a lot of sandwiches and salads but the pasta is very good. You might try Trattoria Marcella, although I don't know if they are open for lunch. That might be a better fit to your request, although personally, I prefer Stellina. They are, however, two different experiences. Sat Apr 19 09:36:38 -0700 2008 3609114 34801 shannoninstlouis 2 3610518 I've looked into Stellina and I'm definitely going there--I may even try to go there before this lunch date just so I can try more things! I love that they use organic/in season ingredients, I'm very big on that but often (not always, happily!) have to set that aside when eating out. So thanks so much for the recommendation! (I wanted to go to Trattoria Marcella initially, actually, but they aren't open for lunch.) Sat Apr 19 14:02:54 -0700 2008 3610015 184879 Sissi_Habsburg 1 3610044 Anthonino's on the Hill serves excellent pasta from scratch. It is owned by a man and wife, one Greek and one Italian and have both Greek and Italian dishes on their menu. They are all very good. Sat Apr 19 09:51:40 -0700 2008 3609114 49486 marymac 2 3610521 Great suggestion, thanks, I love Greek too! Sat Apr 19 14:03:30 -0700 2008 3610044 184879 Sissi_Habsburg 1 3610584 Roberto's in South County (on South Lindbergh) is now open for lunch. Definately worth a shot! Sat Apr 19 14:30:55 -0700 2008 3609114 95291 Richard 16