I went to Collina on the Hill with a friend on a Saturday night to try the fried chicken and was very impressed, The food I had was top notch with excellent sides. We started with the brisket toasted ravioli as a starter and enjoyed that a lot. The fried chicken came out hot and fresh, and really enjoyed the mashed potatoes and green beans. The restaurant itself is pretty cool inside and the servers were all friendly and attentive. I can't wait to come back there and try some other dishes especially the pasta that looked and smelled wonderful as it was brought out to other tables.

Some of my pals brought me here to celebrate my birthday. I crave the sweet chili salmon so I am excited. The service was great. The drinks had the right amount of alcohol. This place used to be called the Pit Stop and we would come here in the summer and sit on the patio. I am so happy that it's still putting out fantastic food. Honestly everything was great but I MUST talk about the carrot cake. I HATE carrot cake. My pals love carrot cake. I didn't tell them I hated carrot cake. I didn't mention it because I thought that since it's something I don't like I won't eat a lot. (We were going to share that and the Flourless Chocolate Torte.) Here is the problem. That carrot cake it the best!!! It's not heavy on the spice or carrot taste. It's perfect. It's been a while since we have been there but I have very fond memories of the salmon that I could eat every day of my life - with a piece of carrot cake. I will be back!

Rebranded from the casual Pit-Stop, this restaurant sets itself apart from the numerous eateries on The Hill with its seafood-inspired Italian dishes. It was a delicious meal, but of note is the identity crisis this location is experiencing. The dishes and prices are artifacts from an upscale restaurant of yesteryear. The dining room itself is over-lit and a television played Big Bang Theory with the sound off while Y98 hits played over the speakers. If you want to justify what you are charging for a seafood risotto, you should dim the lights and turn the TV off. If I wanted to eat at an Applebee's in Ballwin I'd go to Ballwin. Decor is taken directly from suburban strip mall restaurant outfitters. We had the lobster bite to start. Great alternative if you failed to make reservations at Anthonino's.

First time visiting Collina around 7 on a Saturday night. There isnt a hostess stand so checking in is an awkward stroll through the dining area. This location used to be the old pit stop. It's noticeable because some of the staff still wear those shirts. The service was nice but things were noticeably slow for everyone. I don't mind waiting for the food to be done right but I could here some other tables getting antsy. We started with splitting the fall salad which was sweet and tangy, the pecans were my favorite part. I had the fettuccine de gambari. The shrimp were big and the pasta was incredible. The portion size is a little too small for $25. I think they could do better by reducing the number tables to get cook times down.

My husband and I came here back in December 2023 and our food was VERY subpar; burnt chicken sandwich, burnt bacon, and some other stuff (however, the service was great). I called and the owner offered us a gift card for our poor experience. Love! Five... months... later.... they called us and reminded us that we had a gift card waiting there; I was so grateful that they hadn't thrown it out! The restaurant is pretty small and quaint. It sits on the corner of Mackland. We ended up coming back in around dinner time. Our server came over and greeted us, she was pleasant. I asked her which one of their specialty drinks was the least sweetest because sweet & overly sweet drinks are a no for me. She went to ask the bartender and the bartender recommended the old-fashioned... I literally get old fashioned's everywhere I go which is why I wanted to know which one of THEIR specialty drinks was the least sweetest so I could try one of those. But I guess that was the only option?? We order appetizers and we opt for brisket ravioli, and lobster arincini. The ravioli was good with the green goddess sauce. Just "good." I couldn't try the other appetizers as I am allergic to shellfish, but my husband said they were also, just OK. My husband opted for a seafood pasta that he said was bland, again I couldn't taste because of the allergy but for him to say that speaks volumes because he never complains about anything. I ordered the steak medallions which were delicious & cooked perfectly, my veggie side was also bland so I just added some salt and pepper and they were fine. I may come back and try something new.

Definitely a different spot in the Hill. Menu has a little bit of everything. Service leaves a lot to be desired. The front bar and the covered patio section seem to be the main focal point. The back room with the TV seems a bit of an afterthought. Food and beverage started off on a bad note. Wine was not good and the calamari appetizer was very overcooked and was only small rings. Seasoned nicely though. Main dishes were redeeming. Pork belly with grits was good as was the seafood risotto. Not spectacular but very good. Overall, something different in the Hill off of a side street.

We came here for my boyfriend's dad's birthday. We sat on the patio out front, on the Hill. Everyone enjoyed their food. No real complaints, we'd all return. There are better Italian inspired restaurants in this neighborhood, but the bruschetta was incredible, the best I've ever had. We all loved it!! My vegan pasta was really good too. Very filling. The plant based meatballs were hearty. The carrot cake was okay. Others enjoyed more than I did. Overall we had a great night. The service was excellent too.

This place is in the old pit stop restaurant. They have more seating than what meets the eye from outside. Fabulous service! They seem very eager to please their customers. A group of 4 of us dined here before the Muny and we were very pleased with our choice. We arrived at 5:50which I noticed was about the end of their happy hour. Darn. Several items on their menu looked good so it was hard to narrow it down. I started with urban salad which was quite large but more important, it was delicious. Another friend had the burrata salad to start and said it was great. My husband got the special of the night which was a brisket risotto. Very rich. He said it was good but maybe a little overpriced. One friend really enjoyed the honey shrimp bowl. 2 of us ordered the snapper which had a great flavor but unfortunately was overcooked. Our waitress could tell that we were not happy with it and immediately offered to replace it. We declined saying it was okay but just pass along to the chef. Unbelievably they made us 2 more dinners and packed them up for us to take along with us. So incredibly nice of them. They have a nice list of cocktails as well as beer and wine. I can't wait to return to sample more of their food!

We had an excellent meal! I really like this restaurant, and I know I'll be back. Located in The Hill, the name and decor theme are a bit unique, being housed in an old timey gas station. It has a fun, eclectic vibe with a nice, casual atmosphere. There are big screen tvs everywhere, which was a nice distraction for the teenagers with us. The food was wonderful, and the portions were so big. Each of us had food we couldn't finish and took home leftovers. I had the day's special: pork chops with glazed figs, Gouda mashed potatoes, and roasted broccoli. I really liked it. It was a bit sweet with the glaze, but the Gouda potatoes balanced that out. I couldn't finish it. So I'll have leftovers for another meal. I also had an Old Fashioned with cranberry juice. It was delicious, and well mixed - no skimping by the bartender! The two teens had chicken fettuccine alfredo. It came with broccoli in it. Portions were huge. They said it was good, but couldn't finish it. So...leftovers! My friend had the seafood risotto and loved it. Again, the portion was more than she could eat. So...you guessed it, leftovers! We also had the day's special app of grilled shrimp over roasted eggplant and tomato. It was wonderful! And we had the brisket toasted ravioli. Let me rave about the ravs: they were awesome! One of the best things I ate. We each had dessert, which again were not small, petit sized. I had the carrot cake stuffed with cheesecake. It was all that I imagined. So good. I'll enjoy the rest tomorrow since I couldn't finish it. LOL Two of our party had the chocolate torte. I had a bite. It was rich and decadent. Another had the chocolate cake with hazelnut mousse filling. It was delicious and chocolatey - and will be polished off as a midnight snack, because again the portion was big! The price for all this awesomeness was not cheap, but I would spend it again. It was a treat, as I was hosting out of town guests. The service was excellent. The food was wonderful. The vibe was relaxing and enjoyable. I did make a reservation for 4, 6 pm on a Saturday night. Glad I did. They seemed busy, but not overwhelmed. It's obviously a good spot that is doing well. I want to go back, especially when the weather is warmer. The outdoor patio looks excellent and a perfect spot to enjoy their Sangria!