The best restaurants in Rolla

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

Well-known fast-food chain serving grilled burgers, fries & shakes.

Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Convenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

When that sudden pizza craving hits around Fort Leonard Wood, Sbarro has the classic Original New York slice made fresh with hand-stretched dough, San Marzano style sauce, and 100% whole milk mozz. Grab a stromboli or breadsticks, too, and call it a solid win.

From the St. Robert newsletter, October 17, 2026

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.

Delivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.

Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

Convenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.

Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.

Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

Pizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.

Easygoing counter-service chain known for its sandwiches, stuffed baked potatoes & sweet tea.

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

Whether you're after brisket that tastes like the pit or ribs that surrender politely, Missouri Hick Barbeque keeps the smoke rolling on historic Route 66 in a kitschy, bi-level, barn-like spot, with house sauces from Sweet Mustard to flaming hot. They also cater, and the MO Hick gift shop is a hoot.

From the Cuba newsletter, October 12, 2026

Casual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.

Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

” spirit with fast, no-fuss tacos, quesadillas, burritos, and more. Easy place to post up at a table, watch the TV, and crush a craving without overthinking dinner.

From the Rolla newsletter, October 19, 2026

Frida's Cantina and Grill hits that dependable, no-fuss spot when you want flavorful plates, cold margaritas, and a laid-back vibe with Mexican music in the background. Easy online ordering, delivery, or a quick table reservation make it a solid Rolla weeknight standby when cooking sounds... ambitious.

From the Rolla newsletter, October 17, 2026

Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.

BBQ chain eatery featuring house-smoked meats, stuffed baked potatoes & classic sides.

Coffeesmiths nails that downtown Rolla vibe with thoughtfully made coffee, teas, and refreshers, plus the gentle soundtrack of clinking silverware. It’s the kind of spot where students hunker down, friends linger over matcha, and you accidentally become a regular... in the best way.

From the Rolla newsletter, October 22, 2026

Alex's Pizza Palace has been a Rolla staple since 1964, especially if you’re into that glorious gyro pizza and other Greek-leaning pies. Beyond the slices, there are calzones, salads, and pasta, plus easy online ordering and catering for when the whole crew decides they’re hungry at once.

From the Rolla newsletter, October 6, 2026

Mottomo Sushi is the kind of place locals lean on when the craving hits, turning out fresh-made rolls and other sushi staples without the fuss. It’s reliable, unpretentious, and perfect for an easy dinner where the only real decision is whose last piece that was.

From the Rolla newsletter, October 13, 2026

Craving a reliable go-to for dinner plans that don’t feel like a repeat, Koi turns out creative sushi rolls, comforting Japanese classics, and flaming hibachi-grilled dishes.

From the Rolla newsletter, October 11, 2026

When nobody can agree on dinner, Sirloin Stockade keeps the table happy with steaks from ribeye to chicken fried, a legit salad bar, and a bakery’s worth of desserts. It’s the choose-your-own-comfort spot where Rolla folks can graze, go for a plate-busting buffet, or just settle in for steak and sides.

From the Rolla newsletter, October 16, 2026

Counter-serve chain specializing in sub & club sandwiches, plus signature potato chips.

Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

Los Arcos Mexican Food & Tequila Bar keeps it simple and tasty with food made fresh when you order, guacamole whipped up right then, and a deep bench of 50-plus 100% agave tequilas. Easy spot for a laid-back lunch, group dinners, or a quick carry-out win.

From the Rolla newsletter, October 23, 2026

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Piscotti's Pizza keeps Rolla fed with wild specialty pies and a five-cheese blend that means business, from The Piscotti piled with pepperoni, sausage, beef, green olives, and red onion to the BBQ Lovers with Moonshine BBQ sauce and Frankie's Firecracker. Not feeling pizza?

From the Rolla newsletter, October 24, 2026

Health-conscious chain featuring blended drinks in varied flavors with fruits & veggies.

Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.

Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

NaCl + H2O keeps Rolla happy with fresh-sourced seafood standouts like Parmesan-encrusted halibut, cioppino, and shrimp & grits, plus steaks, burgers, and craft cocktails when you want something a little nicer than Tuesday leftovers. Easygoing vibe, solid flavors, and a menu that saves you from cooking again.

From the Rolla newsletter, October 18, 2026

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

Stalwart dinerlike chain serving signature ground-beef sandwiches, plus salads, sides & shakes.

Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.

When the St. Louis-style mood hits, Imo's Pizza brings that ultra-thin, crispy crust, tangy sauce, and signature Provel melt cut into shareable squares. Perfect for weeknights, game nights, or those moments you'll say "just two pieces" and somehow don't.

From the Rolla newsletter, October 21, 2026