Ultima Cucina
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Experience a warm atmosphere at Ultima Cucina, an Italian restaurant and bar offering pasta, pizza, and steak in downtown St. Louis.
Restaurant, 1501 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103, United States
Ultima Cucina
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Overview
Ultima Cucina is a vibrant Italian restaurant located in the heart of St. Louis, MO. This casual eatery offers an inviting atmosphere to enjoy wood-fired pizzas, classic pasta dishes, and hearty meat plates. Alongside an expertly curated selection of cocktails and draft beers, the restaurant delivers a well-rounded dining experience that blends flavors and comfort.
Situated at 1501 Washington Ave, this Italian restaurant and bar provides versatile dining options including outdoor rooftop seating and a cozy fireplace setting. Whether looking for a relaxed brunch or a lively dinner, Ultima Cucina caters to families, groups, and solo visitors with a welcoming ambiance and attentive service throughout the day.
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Local favorites
Ultima Cucina offers a welcoming atmosphere paired with authentic Italian cuisine that keeps guests returning for more.
Known for fresh, flavorful dishes like Margharita Pizza and Chicken Alfredo crafted daily with authentic ingredients.
Perfect for families with a kids' menu, high chairs, and a welcoming environment suitable for all ages.
A full bar onsite offers cocktails, spirits, wine, and beer, including happy-hour drinks to complement any meal.
Features wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restrooms to ensure comfort for all guests.
Offers rooftop seating to enjoy meals with a view, adding to the inviting and relaxing atmosphere.
Options include dine-in, takeout, delivery, and no-contact delivery, catering to varying dining preferences.
Enjoy a well-reviewed spot praised for delicious food, attentive service, and a lively, comfortable setting.
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Dining here offers a perfect blend of fresh Italian classics made daily, paired with friendly service and a lively yet cozy environment. Whether craving wood-fired pizza or comforting pasta, there’s something to please every palate and occasion. — FoodPlacee editorial note
This spot welcomes kids with a dedicated menu and high chairs, making it ideal for a relaxed family meal featuring casual Italian favorites everyone will enjoy.
Perfect for a cozy night in, the no-contact delivery and takeaway options bring popular dishes like Chicken Alfredo and Margharita Pizza straight to the door.
End the day with late-night food and happy-hour drinks. Enjoy small plates and cocktails in a warm atmosphere, enhanced by the fireplace or rooftop views.
Planning a memorable evening? The restaurant accepts reservations, ensuring a smooth experience for dinner with friends or celebrating milestones.
Ideal for a leisurely brunch or a coffee break, the diverse menu includes comfort foods and vegetarian options to satisfy morning or midday appetites.
Guest sentiment
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"Excellent food. The chicken parm was superb. The salad was exceptionally tasty....spinach, goat cheese, lightly candied walnuts, and apple slices with a vinaigrette. It was a genuine winner! There was a bit of a wait to get in but worth it and we were treated well."
"The restaurant is situated in The Last Hotel. We had the chicken parmesan, spinach salad and goat cheese bread. All of the food was delicious. The atmosphere was very nice, pillows along cushioned seating is a comfortable touch. I enjoyed the music that played any classic songs. Our waitress was extremely attentive even during a busy time. I would highly recommend. We are also planning to stay at the hotel as we enoyed our visit. There is a rooftop pool. There was a plethora of parking as well."
"We went there on New Year’s Eve, we were 5 and we’ve had reservations at 6:30pm. Walked in and they pointed a table for us which was practically in the lobby where the host was couple of feet away and the kitchen is even closer and when we asked to move for another table, the host said that all the tables were “booked”. Anyway we ordered 4 appetizers and 5 main dishes. SCALLOPS Carrot puree, smoked almonds, grapefruit supremes -I would give it a 7, the pure tasted better than the scallops. I wouldn’t order it again. GOAT CHEESE TART, ROASTED BEETS Micro greens, toasted walnut, balsamic, pickled mustard seed -That was good and I would try again. PRAWNS AND POPCORN GRITS ....... fire roasted prawns, popcorn grits, lobster broth -This was a great, the prawns well cooked and the grits was exceptional. And the Bianca Pizza This too was a good choice. As for the main dishes. SALMON Seared and cooked well. DUCK BREAST The breast was seared to perfection. Crispy and delicious. And the wild rice elevated the dish to a new level. The steak and chicken were good choices but wouldn’t beat the Duck breast. Service was good, our server Sidney did a good job. Sadly after we were done with dinner. Almost all other tables were still available unlike what the host has said when we asked for another table. Over all a good experience yet we won’t trying it again any time soon."
"Even if you’re a local, you need to eat here! I got the classic burger, tasted delicious! The fries were basic but perfectly crispy and just yum! My husband got the margarita pizza and could not stop raving about it! He said it’s the best margarita pizza he has ever had! We will definitely be coming back! Maybe for breakfast or dinner!"
"Usually restaurants in hotels are hit or miss. This is absolutely a hit. Some of the best pasta I’ve ever had. The flavor for the spaghetti was incredible! Meatballs were slightly overdone but still delicious. The chicken alfredo was very good too. Flavor overall 10/10"
"Comfortable dining for the kids with amazing taste. We had meatball apetizer, Caesar salad, beef noodles, gnocchi, pizza, and drinks."
"Ultima Cucina provides a fabulous dining experience in the heart of downtown Saint Louis. Everything is made fresh everyday. The meats are aged and prepared onsite or are the proper goods imported from Italy. The sauces are fresh and delicious, nothing from a can. This is an experience you MUST have if you ever find yourself in STL!"
"It looked amazing and had a good atmosphere to the place. Everyone seem to be having a good time and the food was good. The biggest issue is the ones that keep coming up of staffing issues. The staff that do show up are great but they can only do so much when they’re doing the work of 3 people. Overall if you’re not in a rush though it’s a great place to go. The bar is lovely too"
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