St. Louis Pizza Haus

Rating: 4/5
6602 Delmar Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63130
$8-12

Those of you who have been regular readers of our reviews over the past year and a half know that we like to go on adventures and try offbeat restaurants. Well, this week we were simply not in the mood for an adventure. Spring break had just ended, and we were ready to relax, unwind, and pig out. To that end, we decided to try St. Louis Pizza Haus, located just a short walk from our apartment.

When we got to the restaurant the hostess seated us promptly. This surprised us because we thought that we would just be ordering at a counter; table service was a pleasant surprise. We glanced at the menu and quickly decided on an order of baked chicken wings and a large pizza to feed the two of us and our friend.

The chicken wings at the Haus are available in five flavors, ranging from mild to hot and including a barbeque variety. We chose the “hot” wings that came with a side of ranch dressing. We found these wings to be satisfying but not exceptional. The meat was moist and flavorful and the sauce had a tangy zing to it. These wings were a good size, too. One improvement to these could have been tossing them in the sauce; the sauce was simply poured on top of the wings, which made some wings rather drenched while others were left in want of sauce.

The pizza at St. Louis Pizza Haus has a classic thin crust, but you can get a thicker crust for an extra charge. Our pie, which we ordered with green peppers and onions, took about 20 minutes to cook. The pizza was sliced into squares and we each eagerly grabbed one.

The crust was perfectly cooked with a great crunch. The sauce was a basic tomato sauce and the cheese was generous. The toppings we ordered, however, were less than generous. The onions and peppers were diced into small cubes, while we would have much preferred more substantial rings and chunks. Using ingredients like these could lend the pizza a fresher flavor.

The service was satisfactory. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and checked in on us often. We would have liked to have our drinks refilled a bit more often, but that was a minor concern. Overall the staff at St. Louis Pizza Haus made our visit a pleasant one.

The greatest asset of St. Louis Pizza Haus is its location. Located right on the Delmar Loop, the restaurant’s huge windows made for great people watching. We also enjoy Raccanelli’s New York Pizza, which is across the street from the Haus, but the Haus pizza joint is notable in that it allows you to sit down and chat with your friends while you enjoy your pizza. Also, though Raccanelli’s offers pizza by the slice, St. Louis Pizza Haus also features personal sized pizzas, something we might try on our next visit. The pizza at St. Louis Pizza Haus isn’t the best that you will have in your life, but it is convenient and a welcome addition to the Wash. U. neighborhood.

On a personal note, we would like to thank our loyal fans and readers who have stood by us as restaurant reviewers through the good and bad food. This is our last review. It has been a pleasure writing for the paper and serving the hungry Wash. U. community over the past year and a half. We hope to see all of you out at a restaurant sometime soon.

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