Eating Our Way Through The South – Part 1 – Guido’s

Nancy took us to one her favorite Italian restaurants called Guido’s. Goin’ South – Part 2 – St. Louis Bound. It is located in the Italian district known as The Hill.

Guido’s is much more than just an Italian restaurant. It is a family owned and operated restaurant that has been around since 1988. It is owned and operated by the Carretero Family. It offers great Italian food, as well as tapas and other Mediterranean favorites as well; all family favorites made with the most important ingredient – LOVE. Guido’s delivers a “Taste of Spain in the Middle of Italy”. Segundo and Genevieve (Mama) can often be found greeting patrons to the restaurant throughout the week. Cooking in the kitchen and managing the front-house is Miguel. 

Guido’s is a big restaurant with a beautiful outside patio as well.

Our server was AJ. His older brother Eric, who greeted us when we came in, told us to give AJ a hard time, but he was so sweet and so nice, we just couldn’t do it. I mean how can you give someone a hard time when he has such a big smile, right?!

We ordered some fried ravioli as a starter for all of us. I had never tried fried ravioli before. It was DELICIOUS!

Then we ordered our meals, which were all excellent too. Nancy ordered baccalau.

Denny had spaghetti and meatballs.

Larry ordered the seafood ravioli, which also came with a salad that we split. Good thing we split it too. The salad was HUGE! It was topped with their own special kind of cheese, made in house. I gave ALL the cheese to Larry. 🙂

Of course I had to be the one that was different, and ordered from the Tapas menu. I ordered the garlic shrimp or Camerones al ajo and Patatas Bravas, that I shared with everyone as well.

We all left with very full, very happy tummies. Whenever you are in the area, visiting The Hill in St. Louis, definitely bring your appetite and go to Guido’s, where you will be in for a delicious treat. Guido’s is located at 5046 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO. You can contact them at info@guidosstl.com, or just give them a call at (314) 771-4900. Reservations are not needed, but recommended, especially for holidays or weekends. !Buon Appetito!

Have a great day and make everyday great, and make it even better by spending them with friends. Life is short. Live life to the fullest. ‘Til next time.

Unknown's avatar

Author: ajeanneinthekitchen

I have worked in the restaurant and catering industry for over 35 years. I attended 2 culinary schools in Southern California, and have a degree in culinary arts from the Southern California School of Culinary Arts, as well as a few other degrees in other areas. I love to cook and I love to feed people.

25 thoughts on “Eating Our Way Through The South – Part 1 – Guido’s”

  5. Pingback: Eating Our Way Through The South – Part 1 – Guido’s – MobsterTiger
  6. Pingback: Only In St. Louis – A Jeanne in the Kitchen

  9. I spent a lot of time in St. Louis as a child and raising my own children. Going to The Hill was often part of our time spent with my relatives there. I remember the fried ravioli fondly. We also visited the Dog Museum with our children which was a fun time because by the time we got to the gift shop only one of the three hadn’t lost the privilege of making a purchase. Lol!

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply

      1. I’m not sure if it’s still there. That was probably 20 years ago but definitely check it out next time. It’s in a beautiful house in a suburb somewhere. My cousin mentioned it as a fun place to visit.

        Liked by 1 person

Leave a comment