About this Business

When he was 11 years old, Jim Parrott began working as a busboy at a restaurant owned by his sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Lou Farotto. That was in 1960. At the time, Farotto’s was a small operation, a 4-year-old Italian joint that served a few pastas, had limited seating, and offered carhop service. In the early 1980s, Lou stepped down and Jim stepped up to become the restaurant’s sole proprietor.

Since taking the reins more than three decades ago, Jim has helped Farotto’s grow further into its mold as a St. Louis institution. He’s overseen expansions throughout the venue, including the addition of an outdoor patio and larger dining rooms, which can comfortably pack in large crowds and the occasional herd of wild spaghetti noodles. The menu has changed a bit over the years, too, and today features customizable St. Louis–style pizzas as well as authentic pastas and sandwiches.

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Rita7 years ago

GREAT restaurant in a fabulous location - friendly staff! Their toasted ravioli are so yummy, as is their pizza and pasta! Try it! You will love it!

Leslie7 years ago

Best thin pizza in the area. (other menu items are great also) Started many years ago.

pete7 years ago

Pizza, pizza, pizza

JC7 years ago

OVER PRICED. SERVINGS OF PASTA ARE TOO LARGE. REDUCE AMOUNT AND PRICE. THEIR DRINKS ARE A BIT PRICY ALSO

Luisa8 years ago

Excellent salads and pizza, plus the service is fantastic!

Diane8 years ago

above average food, service was excellent. Not a big sign outside so almost drove right by the restaurant.

ssteve8 years ago

Be prepared to wait

Dan8 years ago

One of the best Italian restaurants my wife and I have been to. The food was excellent and you received a decent portion for a decent price.

Dean8 years ago

Ladies who are topless

Denise8 years ago

Parking can be tricky. Best to get there before 6:00 if you can. The food is wonderful and reasonably priced.