Toasted ravioli got its start in St. Louis, and this crispy, breaded, fried pasta has become one of Missouri’s most beloved appetizers. If you love this crunchy little bite as much as I do, it is worth pointing your car toward the places that do it best.
Some are old-school spots on The Hill, while others are newer names putting their own spin on the classic. Here are nine Missouri restaurants where the toasted ravioli alone makes the trip pay off.
1. Mama’s On The Hill, St. Louis, MO
Homemade toasted ravioli with a crunchy exterior is the appetizer that draws people through the door here, and it lives up to the reputation The Hill built for the dish.
Mama’s is a longtime red-sauce Italian restaurant with an old-school cafe setting and kitschy accents. Beyond the famous ravs, the menu leans into comfort classics like seafood linguine, baked lasagna, manicotti, and lobster ravioli, with stuffed mushrooms as another popular starter…