About Us
In June 1995 Jamie and Steve Komorek opened Trattoria Marcella, a new type of Italian restaurant in St. Louis offering imaginative Italian cuisine and wine with superior hospitality and value that you expect in a top St. Louis Italian restaurant. Serving the “soul food” of Italy, Trattoria Marcella was an instant success amongst St. Louis Italian restaurants.
Trattoria Marcella Facts
- Opened in 1995 by brothers Steve Komorek and Jamie Komorek
- Named in honor of their mother, Marcella Slay Komorek
- Trattoría (trat-tó-ria) – Rhymes with pizzeria; Family restaurant serving simple Italian Fare
Awards & Recognitions
- Top 10 Best Italian Restaurants in the Country, Citysearch.com
- Most Popular Restaurant in St. Louis, Zagat Guide
- Best Food in Saint Louis (tie), Zagat Guide
- America’s Top Tables Award, Gourmet Magazine
- Best St Louis Italian Restaurant, The Riverfront Times
- Award of Excellence for One of the Most Outstanding Wine Lists in the World, Wine Spectator
- Where to Dine in St. Louis, New York Times
- Best Italian Restaurant, Sauce Magazine
- Chef of the Year, Sauce Magazine
- Best Homemade Toasted Ravioli, St. Louis Post- Dipsatch
- #4 of 1018 St. Louis Rated Restaurants Trip Advisor Popularity Index (4.5 stars)
- 5 out of 5 Stars- MetroMix St. Louis

