Pio's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge

In 1954, Pio and his brother-in-law Frank opened a restaurant, then known as the Continental Café, in half of the first floor. It was such a success that Pio eventually quite his job at the Strand Theatre on Second Street, and shortly thereafter bought out Frank. Pio renamed his restaurant to Pio’s Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge, as it is known today. He also added a banquet room to the lower level. While Pio worked in restaurants for many years, he learned to cook from his mother, who was from Modena, Italy. Many of Pio’s recipes come from his family, his wife Mary, and countless hours in the kitchen. Pio first introduced thin crust pizza, toasted ravioli, and pizza burgers to the St. Charles area. Many locals still recall coming in after high school basketball games to eat pizza, listen to the jukebox, and enjoy good company. Come see why Pio’s Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge has thrived for over 60+ years!