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Adriana's
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5101 Shaw Ave. St. Louis MO 63110

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  • Deli, Italian
    Mon-Sat 10:30am-3pm
    $ $
  • MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover, cash, check
    Casual attire
    Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible
  • Lunch
    Accepted, Not Accepted
    Street
Description

It's testament to an eatery's excellence when the place can stay open only five or so hours a day, yet hold a place among a city's most-loved nosh spots. Such is the case at the family-run Adriana's, where loyalists lunch on Sicilian specialties like eggplant caponata, mostaccioli and salsiccia sandwiches. Those sandwiches are oversize, so plan to pack up half a lunch for the next day, or take advantage of the half-sandwich combos (with soup or salad). Some folks call Adriana's a no-frills joint because there's no table service, the tablecloths are vinyl, and the prices are low. But really, the frills are in the food, abundant and delicious.








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  • 2009 | Best Lunch Counter

    Don't be afraid. Yes, you had trouble finding a parking spot. Yes, that line looks awfully long. Yes, the menu looks delicious, but, like that of every other dining establishment on the Hill, it seems to be replete with Provel cheese. But just wait. Not too long. Maybe five minutes. When you reach the counter, ask the cheerful woman at the register if you can have your sandwich with mozzarella instead. "That's the way to do it, hon!" she'll say. "You're not from here, are you? It's OK, there... More »

  • 2003 | Best Eggplant Caponata

    In St. Louis there are basically two places you can go to find caponata, the Italian eggplant-spread appetizer: in a can and boring at a specialty grocer, or fresh and decadent at Adriana's. Co-owner Diana Guimbarda's secret is the marinating process. Guimbarda combines fried eggplant, jumbo capers, green olives, tomatoes, onions, celery, vinegar, sugar and olive oil into a rich caponata, then refrigerates it for 24 hours. Customers spread the chunky, salty, oily, tangy, addictive concoction... More »

  • 2002 | Best Veggie Sandwich

    A restaurant advertising "Fresh Salsicca" in its windows might seem an unlikely place to find a tasty vegetarian lunch, but Adriana's offers much more than just pasta with red sauce. Along with fresh salads, caponata and eggplant Parmesan soup, the café makes two terrific veggie sandwiches: the Charlie Special (featuring mozzarella, provolone, black olives, lettuce and tomatoes) and Sunny's Veggie (with mozzarella, Parmesan, artichokes, green peppers, and pesto dressing). The... More »

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People Who Like Adriana's

Main Menu
Salad and Sides
Small $3.95
Large $6.95
House Salad
iceberg, pimento, provel and parmesan cheeses tossed in our vinaigrette dressing
Small $5.50
Large $8.50
Adrianas Salad
iceberg, pimento, artichoke hearts, red onions, provel and parmesan cheeses tossed in our vinaigrette dressing, topped with salami and ham
Small $4.50
Large $8.50
Sicilian Salad
tomatoes, red onions and our vinaigrette dressing on a bed of mixed greens
Small $4.99
Large $8.50
Caponata
cold eggplant with capers and olives
Small $2.99
Large $6.50
Adrianas Potato Salad
Small $2.99
Large $6.50
Sicilian Olive Salad
Half $3.50
Whole $5.50
Garlic Cheese Bread
Cup $3.00
Bowl $4.95
Todays Soup
Pasta
Regular $6.50
Side $3.50
Penne
quill-shaped pasta topped with our delicious sicilian tomato basil sauce
Regular $7.99
Side $4.99
Pasta With Meatballs Or Salsiccia
Thin Crust Pizza
Toppings Available: Sausage, Pepperoni, Bacon, Mushroom, Onion, Green Pepper, Black Olive, Anchovy
9 $6.50
14 $11.00
Cheese
9 $7.50
14 $12.85
1 Topping
9 $8.50
14 $14.70
2 Topping
9 $9.50
14 $16.55
3 Topping
9" $10.75
14" $18.50
Deluxe Or Veggie
Sandwiches
$7.50
Bens Special
turkey breast, ham, roast beef, provel cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, and our special dressing
$7.50
The Hill Boy
ham, salami, mortadella and provel cheeses, lettuce, tomato, onion, pepperoncini, and our special dressing
$8.99
Italian Beef
hot roast beef, topped with roasted peppers, onions, and provel cheese
$8.99
Beef And Philly
hot roast beef topped with cream cheese
$8.99
Marys Special
hot roast beef on garlic cheese bread
$8.99
Nanas Favorite
salsiccia topped with hot roast beef, our red sauce and provel cheese
$8.50
The Faz
genoa salami on hot garlic cheese bread topped with black olives and onions
$8.50
Francos Choice
hot turkey breast topped with roasted peppers, onions, and provel cheese
$7.99
Charlies Special
mozzarella and provolone cheeses on garlic bread, topped with black olives, lettuce, tomato, onion, and vinegar and oil dressing
$8.99
Meatball
homemade meatballs in our own red sauce topped with provel cheese
$7.99
Salsiccia
homemade italian sausage in our own red sauce topped with provel cheese
$8.99
Italian Salsiccia
salsiccia topped with red sauce, roasted peppers, onions, and provel cheese
$8.50
Sicilian Salsiccia
salsiccia on garlic cheese bread topped with our vinegar and oil dressing
$9.50
Mambo Siciliano (spicy)
cappicola, ham, pepper cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, oil & vinegar dressing, pepperoncini, and giardinera
$8.50
Italian Tuna
flaked tuna mixed with veggies and parmesan cheese, tossed in vinegar and oil dressing
$7.99
Clare
hot ham and pepper cheese topped with lettuce, tomato, vinaigrette and special dressing
$8.50
Grace
salsiccia and pepperoni topped with our red sauce and provel cheese
$9.50
Carlo
salami and cold roast beef topped with provel cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and italian olive relish
$8.50
Sunny's Veggie
hot garlic bread topped with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, lettuce, tomato, onion, green pepper, artichoke hearts, and pesto dressing
$8.50
Joe's Special
salami, pepperoni, provel, lettuce, tomato, onion, and vinaigrette dressing
$8.50
Teresa
hot turkey, swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and our special dressing
$7.99
Annie
hot ham and cheddar cheese on garlic bread
$8.50
Big Jack
hot mortadella (an italian lunchmeat), provolone cheese, and olive relish on garlic bread
$9.25
Gorgonzola Dip
hot roast beef and gorgonzola cheese on garlic bread
$7.99
Salam De Testa
a deliciously different taste! a cooked salami with your choice of toppings
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