Grassi's Ristorante & Deli

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10450 German Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
Its original location was on "the Hill" and served the local community from the corner of Kingshighway and Potomac. In 1976, Grassi's opened its second location in what was then "West County" on the southwest corner of Route 66 (Lindbergh) and Conway. A few years later, Grassi's third location was opened in the "Central West End" along Euclid. The original location and the third location have been closed for many years. The second location has endured "the test of time" and is thriving amongst the lively "midtown" communities of - Frontenac, Creve Coeur, Olivette, Westwood, Huntleigh, and Ladue. In 1996, Grassi's second location moved from the corner of Lindbergh Blvd and Conway to its current niche at 10450 German Blvd. Over the past 40 years, Grassi's has had five different owners - Frank Grassi ("the Hill"), Jerry Watts (Central West End), Vito Agnello ('76 - '93), Glen Pariani ('93 - '12), and Frank Dyer ('12 - present). Grassi's unique location has it surrounded by many of St. Louis' most recognized private high schools - St. Joseph's Academy, MICDS, Chaminade, Villa Duchesne, CBC, and John Burroughs. In addition, Grassi's proudly serves the many employees of Monsanto's World Headquarters. Grassi's menu is simple Italian and the service is fast. Grassi's cafeteria style lay-out could arguably be the original Italian "quick service restaurant". The Italian salad and hot ham and beef sandwich ("House Special") are memorable and the most popular menu items. The dressings, sauces, meatballs, and roast beef are all made fresh from original family recipes. Grassi's proudly maintains its "from the Hill" roots. Our bread is baked daily by Joe Fazio's Bakery, our pizza shells are fresh from Vitale's Bakery, our cheesecake and "gooey butter cakes" are baked locally, and when available, we buy our produce from local farmers. Grassi's is a constant in an ever-changing world!

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4.0141 reviews
Koltyn S.
6/23/2025

Love the small mom and pop shop vibe with the quick and efficient service! They take care of you and certainly want you back. Salad and croutons are amazing. Croutons are some of the best I've...

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Steve S.
4/30/2025

The service and food has gone down over time. We ordered 2 large house salads. Delicious as always. My wife ordered a single meatball which she enjoyed. I ordered pasta con broccoli. They...

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Christina M.
8/20/2025

Can we say St Louis institution!!? A co worker brought me here for lunch when I was in town, and dang delicious it was! Love the food counter style service, their salad with yummy croutons and...

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TY Y.
3/11/2025

An unassuming and popular local Italian restaurant, come experience a fresh "cafeteria" style served meal for delicious sandwiches, salads, pizzas or pastas. Open Mon-Sat, very casual dining and...

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Susan D.
5/21/2025

I was pleasantly surprised to get good Italian food someplace other than the Hill. Grassi's serves up good Italian food at a reasonable price, cafeteria style. Fast, friendly service. Everyone...

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