Press Pizza and Pasta — Restaurant in St. Louis

Not far from Johnnie Brock's, this unique and delicious restaurant really hit the spot for our family - all who have varied tastes. Our texture sensitive teen loved the garlic bread and "Toasted Raviolo" stuffed pizza while the youngest kiddo enjoyed the Mozzarella pizza. My parents and I, who lived in Naples, Italy in the early 1990's noticed the fresh dough smell as soon as we walked in and several of the offerings took us straight back to that place in our fondest memories. Dad got the Pappardelle and was impressed! Mom got the Ricotta Gnocchi and was really happy with her choice. Husband got the Big Mac stuffed pizza and enjoyed the flavor and the fun of it. Best of all, I was able to order a handmade-dough gluten free Puttanesca stuffed pizza and it was delicious! The anchovies were soft cooked, unlike the Napoli version of crispy on top, but the flavors were still perfectly matched throughout. A true testament to the quality of the gluten free offering, I was able to eat my leftovers cold the next day and they were still just as delicious. We appreciated the atmosphere, the service, and the menu on our first trip here and will definitely be back again! (PS- The on-tap cocktails are such a clever idea and...

If I were on death row, I would request this place prepare my last meal. This is where you take a foodie to impress them- an absolute must visit. The quality of the food was incredible, and very well composed. We visited at lunch on a Saturday and were able to get right in, service was great, food came out quick.

We started with the Cesar salad, which I very much enjoyed, but if you’re not into anchovies, may not be for you. The (pickled?) lemon on top was really great in contrast to the peppery-anchovy flavor of the dressing.

BUT! The tortoloni was the best pasta dish I’ve had in very long time. The sauce was absolutely fantastic, packed with flavor and complimented the short rib filling so well. The pasta was a little too al dente but it did not stop us from basically licking the plate clean. It was so good we forgot to get pictures.

Definitely save room for the pannacotta. It was silky smooth, and the crunchy topping & sea salt just sent it over the edge.

I cannot overstate how much we loved this place. It was just...

This place is an amazing dining experience. Food that is top notch in a chill atmosphere. Elevated versions of pizza, pasta, and salads. Had the ozark mushroom pizza and the pepperoni. Both home runs. At first was a little weirded out because the pizza is a little different looking, but one bite and I was blown away! One of the best pizzas I've ever eaten. Love is going into this food. Had the Ceaser salad and again, one of the best ive tasted. Charred greens and real anchovies, quality shaved parm.. I loved it. My pal had the heirloom tomato caprese and I ate a bite. Dang good. Incredible tomatoes. We ordered the gnocchi and it felt like a these people care about the ingredients so much. Light pillows of flavor. Service was spot-on. Attentive but not hovering. Loved the experience. Had a couple cocktails too... 😋 will be a regular spot when Im coming through...