Kemoll's Restaurant

Weve been in business for 92+ years. Join us in Westport Plaza! Let us please inspire you with our amazing food. There are so many Italian dishes we introduced to St. Louis. Its a privilege to serve, and inspire you, and we are so grateful for your patronage. In 1927, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kemoll (Vincenzo Camuglia), opened the doors to a new business t... hat soon became a popular neighborhood eating place. Mrs. Kemoll (née Gaetana Danna) was taught to cook by her mother, learning authentic Sicilian recipes, which are still served today. Initially, Kemolls was just a one-room confectionery, with living quarters in a small curtained-off section in the back. The Kemolls eventually moved to an apartment just above their business to make more room for their growing businessthe first of many expansionseventually over the entire building. Mrs. Kemoll used only quality ingredients and she tested and refined every recipe until it met her standards. In the early days, when it was a casual neighborhood spot, plate lunches, sandwiches, candies, and ices were the proud favorites. The menu expanded over the years as Mrs. Kemoll expanded her repertoire of recipes. Many dishes were first introduced to St. Louis by Mrs. Kemollcheese bread, fried artichokes (Kemolls signature dish) cannelloni, manicotti, linguine con vongole, calzone, and spaghetti alla carbonara are just a few. Located on North Grand Boulevard, just nine blocks from Sportsmans Park (the old Busch Stadium), Kemolls was frequented by the sports crowd. Many old-time sports figures, as well as other popular celebrities dined here in the past, and many celebrities still frequent Kemolls today! Check out our Celebrities List. In the early fifties, the Kemolls son-in-law, Frank Cusumano, joined them, bringing a business degree and management experience to the family business. His arrival allowed Mrs. Kemoll to focus on the food and décor as Frank became the General Manager. This partnership allowed further expansion and solidified Kemolls reputation as a destination ...Read More