Adriana's

Top choice in St Louis


Redolent of herbs, this family-owned Italian deli serves up fresh salads and sandwiches (get the meaty Hill Boy) to ravenous lunching crowds. The thin-crust pizza is also a treat; ask about the off-the-menu specials. Expect lines.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

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0.7 MILES

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0.75 MILES

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