Imo Pizza Imo's Pizza
1000 Hampton Ave. (Oakland Ave.)
St. Louis, MO 63139
314-644-5480
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Cuisine: Pizza / Italian
The granddaddy of St. Louis-style pizza, with a cracker-thin crust topped with signature Provel cheese.
Openings: Lunch & Dinner daily

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Imo's Pizza Restaurant Review:


The tall neon chef greeting folks at this Imo’s is probably the only one of his kind. The chain normally eschews such frills, but this corner location has landmark status locally. Imo’s pizza causes no ambivalence --- it's either loved or hated. Toppings are typical; the distinctions arise in the cracker-thin crust, square pieces, a sweet-tangy tomato sauce and gobs of Provel cheese (a gooey, tooth-sticking combination of cheddar, Swiss and provolone that’s unique to St. Louis). House salads, festooned with more of the same cheese, are simple but not bad, except for the sweet house dressing. Provel also features heavily in the pastas and sandwiches, and it’s a tasty appetizer when breaded, fried and dipped in meat sauce. The desserts, however --- iced cinnamon sticks and apple crisp --- are Provel-free. Imo’s has embraced technology, with online ordering and daily specials revealed via social media sites.