St. Louis Food Hunt | The Pasta I Miss Most After Leaving STL 😭

Katie's Pizza & Pasta – Rock Hill 🏠 9568 Manchester Rd, St. Louis, MO 63119 If someone asked me “which St. Louis restaurant would you rush back for?”, this one would definitely be in the top 2! I’ve had so many amazing dishes here that just thinking about them makes my mouth water 🥹. Let me break down the highlights: P1: Black Spaghetti 🤩🤩🤩 My ALL-TIME FAVORITE—no competition! Squid-ink pasta loaded with seafood: plump shrimp, tender scallops, and juicy clams. The sauce has a slight kick of spice, and honestly? It’s so delicious I could cry 😭. I beg you to order this—you won’t regret it! The shrimp are as big as my thumb, scallops melt on the tongue, and clams are totally sand-free. The squid-ink pasta clings to every drop of the slightly spicy sauce—so packed with toppings, I didn’t even care about the squid ink smudged on my lips 🦑🤤. P2: Figs & Whipped Ricotta 🧀 Insanely good! Sweet, ripe figs paired with creamy, cloud-like whipped ricotta, drizzled with honey. Eat it on the crispy pizza crust it comes with 🍯—the texture is rich and layered, totally mind-blowing 😭. Every bite is a mix of “sweet fig juice + milky cheese + crunchy crust”—even my friend who hates sweet food stole a few bites! P3: Chanterell Mushroom Burrata 🍄‍🟫 Still so good! If you love mushrooms, this is a must-order. Sautéed chanterelles are earthy and buttery, wrapped in soft, oozing Burrata. The mushroom’s woody flavor blends perfectly with the cheese’s creaminess—heaven for fungi fans! : Potato Pizza & Egg 🥚🥔 It looks unusual, but it’s surprisingly delicious! Thinly sliced potatoes (crispy around the edges), salty ham, and fresh rosemary. The runny yolk in the middle coats the crust when you poke it—who knew potato + egg on pizza could be this good? Other Dishes Tiramisu 🍓: Solid, but not as good as the dishes above. Creamy but light on coffee flavor—fine for a post-meal sweet, nothing speci Sausage & Red Wine Vinegar Pizza 😆: I can’t remember the exact name, but it’s a fun twist! Spicy Italian sausage balanced with tangy red wine vinegar—curious foodies should give it a try. : Fried Cheese/Risotto Balls 🧀: I forget if it was fried cheese or meatballs, but the portion was huge and the taste was okay. Not sure if it’s still on the menu, though! Katie's and I have a little “fate” thing going on: I realized recently that my first meal in STL (years ago) and my last meal here (this year) were both at this spot 🥹. Last but not least: Black Spaghetti is NON-NEGOTIABLE 😍. Book a table in advance—weekends get crazy busy, and walk-ins might not get a seat. Katie's has multiple locations in STL (there’s one downtown too), so double-check the address when booking! ⚠️ #StLouis #StLouisLife #WashingtonUniversityinStLouis #StLouisFood #StLouisEats #WashU #WashUStudyAbroad #FoodieHunt