Joe Boccardi's — Restaurant in Affton

Joe Boccardi’s Ristorante in St. Louis is a delightful culinary gem that masterfully blends traditional Italian flavors with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. From the moment you step inside, the aroma of freshly baked bread and simmering sauces envelops you, setting the stage for an unforgettable dining experience.

The menu is a testament to authentic Italian cuisine, featuring a variety of dishes that cater to every palate. Standouts include the Penne alla Vodka, where grilled chicken and mushrooms are enveloped in a creamy vodka-infused tomato sauce, and the Tortellini Bianco, offering a rich combination of white cream sauce, mushrooms, and peas . Seafood enthusiasts will appreciate the Shrimp Scampi, with its succulent shrimp sautéed in white wine, butter, lemon, and garlic, served over linguini.  

No visit is complete without sampling their famed toasted ravioli—crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and served with a robust marinara sauce. Complement your meal with a selection from their thoughtfully curated wine list, and finish with a classic tiramisu or cannoli for dessert. 

The staff at Joe Boccardi’s are attentive and knowledgeable, ensuring that each guest feels like part of the family. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in a night out, Joe Boccardi’s Ristorante offers an experience that is both comforting and...

I confess. I wasn't expecting much. I still have great love for the way Italian restaurants looked up until the end of the Seventies. Joe Baccardi's look must have been updated somewhere in the Naughts. It's.. above average, but not quite the image that's still stuck in my brain. But the food is excellent. We ordered sausage risotto balls which were pretty good, but the marinara sauce that came with them was excellent. I'm not a big fan of marinara but theirs is one of my favorites ever. Our server, who was fantastic, by the way, talked me into toasted lasagna. Breaded and deep fried lasagna? Umm, ok. It was darn good. But again, the sauce shined (shone? shoneded? Heck I don't know.). If you like a sweet sauce, it's not for you. It's deep and rich, almost roasted. Such a change from their other sauce. And the pizza sauce was different again. The pizza was above average, for sure. So, I've not been to a place where I enjoyed the tomato sauces so much. I'm not sure they even realize how nicely done their sauces are. Well, I'm sure some know, but not everyone. I will definitely be back to try a few other...

I ordered food for a pick up....

First the pricing on the website versus the price they charge were different. So, they need to update their website.

I got home and checked my bag, and they forgot my pizza. I called up there and they told me they forgot to even make it. Asked me if I was too far to come back. I went back bc I paid for it. They have me a free piece of cheesecake for my troubles. But I got back home (which was only 3 mins away) and my pizza was ice cold. Ok...thanks for the cold pizza and cheesecake.

Next, I asked for no peas in my meal, the teen on the phone said everything is made fresh so they could remove them. When I got my food home it was full of peas. I even ignored that. Didnt make a fuss. But I got half wat through my meal and found a long brown hair in it at the that was not mine!!!! Gross!!!

This was my first and last time coming to this place a total waste of money. I want a...