12/3/2011
We went to dinner with our son and his roommate. We went to Rigazzi's @ 4945 Daggett Avenue, Saint Louis, MO (314-772-4900) Not being familiar with this part of St. Louis, it appears as though the restaurant is in a mix residential/warehouse district. Reminded me of San Francisco. We arrived about 6:30 and there was plenty of parking and we did not have a wait to be seated. The menu was what I would expect for an Italian restaurant. On the last page of the menu there was a list of their daily specials. Of course I ordered the “Roman Indulgence” which was the special for Saturday night ($12.95). The description for this meal read “You Get: Chicken Marsala Provolone, Canneloni in Red & White Sauces and Pasta Cuggiano (the Italian answer to jumbalaya)”. I thought these were the three choices I had, but as it turned out, NO, this was the meal!!! The meal also came with a salad (which had blue cheese on it), Cheese Garlic Bread and a small scoop of Spumoni Ice Cream for dessert.
I asked the waiter if I could substitute the soup of the day for the salad and the waiter replied “no problem”. The soup was a pasta, meatball and sausage soup that was a mean in its self. When the main dish arrived I ask the waiter for a to-go box and he said eat first and we will see what is left. But after the soup, bread and my beverage, I knew I would be in a serious hurt if I were to try and eat the “Whole Thing”.
The folks seated next to us ordered a beer that came in this huge “bowl” of a glass. I later learned that this huge glass is called a “fishbowl” which is 32 Ozs. of beer. The restaurant is noted for serving this.
The seating is quite close and you may feel like you are eating with the folks at the next table. The service is good. Our waiter was not over friendly but knew his job. Other staff members (the bus girl) were friendly and very attentive. If you want to see their menu it is posted on line at rigazzis.com “tu mangi" 2sassytravelers.
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