The Hill
A century-old Italian immigrant neighbourhood whose fire hydrants are painted in Italian flag colours; it is the birthplace of St. Louis toasted ravioli.
The Hill is one of the best-preserved Italian-American neighbourhoods in the United States, and baseball legend Yogi Berra grew up here. Red, white and green fire hydrants, red-brick cottages and St. Ambrose Church make up its distinctive scenery. Be sure to try the locally invented toasted ravioli and the St. Louis-style thin-crust pizza, and pick up Italian sandwiches and sausages at the delis. Most restaurants require reservations for dinner, and some close on Sundays.
Opening hours
Open all day (shop hours vary)
Nearby sights
- Saint Louis Science Center
- Jewel Box
- Missouri Botanical Garden
- Saint Louis Zoo
- Forest Park
- Tower Grove Park
- Saint Louis Art Museum
- Missouri History Museum