Fortel's Pizza Den   

7932 Mackenzie Rd
St Louis, MO 63123
314-353-2360
www.fortelspizzaden.com/

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Price Per Person: $10-20* Blue Plate Special: Fortel's pizza is popular because the dough used for the medium-thin crust is made on-site and real mozzarella cheese is always used. While the classic tomato sauce is also homemade, Fortel's encourages customers to try other sauces like the white sauce, pesto, barbeque or even a beef gravy sauce. Appetizers include the usual fried fare of wings, cheese sticks and toasted ravioli. The menu also offers salads, sandwiches, and pastas. The Dish: This mom-and-pop pizzeria is now a successful St. Louis area chain of nine pizza joints, but it all began here in Affton where the Fortel family turned a little pizzeria into an 80-seat dining room. The Atmosphere: Pizza places abound in every city, so Fortel's must be doing something right to have expanded so rapidly. The tables fill quickly, especially on Friday and Saturday nights, with families, teens, pizza lovers and folks looking for a late-night meal. The serve-yourself soda ensures a very casual atmosphere. -- Hillary Wicai *Price per person includes entree, drink and dessert