The Hill is known for places that stay put for generations, but the last few years have brought a run of new names. Here is a guide to what has opened or changed since 2024, based on reporting we could verify.
New places to eat and drink
- Collina Eatery, 2130 Macklind Ave. The former Pit Stop took a new name, Italian for “hill,” in April 2024, with a menu of pastas, fried chicken and seafood in a converted gas station.
- Marconi Mercato, 2030 Marconi Ave. Opened in November 2024 in the building long home to Amighetti’s, with a market, coffee bar, butcher counter and full restaurant.
- STL Toasted, 2201 Macklind Ave. The toasted ravioli specialist opened a takeout shop in the former Mama Toscano’s in early 2025 and closed its City Foundry stall at the end of October 2025 to focus on The Hill.
- Bissinger’s Chocolate Cafe, 5025 Pattison Ave. Opened in September 2025 inside the chocolate factory, serving coffee, sandwiches and chocolate.
- Nicky Slices Pizza Club, 2240 Edwards St. The Instagram take-and-bake pizza business opened its storefront in October 2025.
- Big Club Bar, 5200 Shaw Ave. A bar inside Big Club Hall, listed among September 2026 openings by Ladue News and St. Louis Public Radio. Neither outlet published further details, and we are working to learn more.
Changes of hands and closings
- Viviano’s, 5139 Shaw Ave. The Italian market founded in 1950 closed in spring 2025 when John Viviano III retired. The DiGregorio family, owners of DiGregorio’s Italian Market, bought the building and had not announced plans for it at the time.
- Gian-Tony’s, 5356 Daggett Ave. Joe and Dominic Bergfeld bought the restaurant from Tony and Eva Catarinicchia on Dec. 1, 2025. They plan to rename it Fiore’s on the Hill. As of late October 2026 its website still used the Gian-Tony’s name.
- Central State Sandwiches, which operated inside 2nd Shift Brewing, was listed as closing in October 2025 by St. Louis Public Radio.
A note on this list
Hours and menus at newer businesses change often. Check each business’s website or social media before you go. If we missed an opening, let us know.
For more on the neighborhood’s past, see our History of The Hill timeline.
Sources: St. Louis Magazine, Feast Magazine, St. Louis Magazine, Feast Magazine, St. Louis Magazine, St. Louis Public Radio, The Arts STL, St. Louis Public Radio, Ladue News, St. Louis Public Radio, St. Louis Magazine, St. Louis Magazine, Gian-Tony’s (website).
