St. Louis
Gioia's Deli on The Hill since 1918
Restaurant
Why we point you here
A century-old deli on The Hill earning its James Beard nod through enduring neighborhood devotion.
Operating since 1918 on The Hill, Gioia's has charted Italian-American delicatessen traditions across generations. The James Beard Foundation's America's Classics award in 2017 affirms what locals have long known—this is the kind of place worth the detour for straightforward, time-tested deli work done right.
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Charted by James Beard Awards· Last verified 2026-07-11