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Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill', St. Louis, MO

Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'

4.8
4.8
7086 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 59 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Charlie Gitto's On the Hill is a landmark for fine Italian dining in The Hill neighborhood of St. Louis.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Unspecified
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (314) 772-8898
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Charlie Gitto Jr.
  • Catering
    Full catering service. Please call for details.

What 7,086 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • St. Louis

    Most Booked

  • Downtown

    Best Overall

  • Downtown

    Best Food

  • Downtown

    Best Service

  • Downtown

    Best Value

  • Downtown

    Good for groups

  • Downtown

    Great for fine wines

  • Downtown

    Romantic

  • Downtown

    Good for special occasions

  • Downtown

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill' delights with "awesome food and service." Known for its "wonderful homemade Italian dishes," it offers a diverse menu, including favorites like tortellini and toasted ravioli. The "warm atmosphere" and "attentive staff" make it perfect for "special occasions." Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

7,086 Reviews
  1. Scott

    St. Louis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our group of six had a great meal. The food, service and overall atmosphere was fantastic. For most of us it was our first visit to the restaurant and couldn’t have been happier. Merry Christmas!

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  2. Mae

    St. Louis

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The server was exceptional. The wait time was long even though I made a reservation. The food was okay, ordered a lasagna, but it was overcooked. The front desk crew was a bit rude. Overall, it wasn't the expected experience I was hoping.
    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded 1 day ago
    Mae, we are so sorry that you didn't have the experience you expected. Please email us at info@charliegittos so we can look into this further for you.

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  3. Francois

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Simple dish like rigatoni with sausage tomato sauce was a great deception. Pasta was overcooked, flat and chewy. The sauce was overly peppered. Note: spicy should not equate too much pepper. This is not at the quality level this restaurant pretends to be. I have noticed a decline in food preparation quality the last few times I have come to this restaurant. Not sure if it is a different cook in the kitchen or something else, but definitely below expectations.
    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded 1 day ago
    Francois, we are very sorry to hear that you had this experience. This is definitely not how your food was meant to be served. Please email us at info@charliegittos so we can try to make this better for you.

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  4. Beth

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were the only people in there with a toddler. Our server was Todd. The staff was amazing and very gracious..  we did have the risotto balls for appetizer they were fresh crisp, and cheesy. Pesto sauce was my daughters favorite. I loved the marinara. The food was top-notch, wine was amazing. Drinks were great. Unfortunately, we got the specials, so I can’t give direct quotes on what we had but it was so so good and fresh.. Tiramisu crème brûlée and the cannolis were 5 star for dessert . I cannot express how wonderful and friendly the staff were . They made sure that we were taken care of and little things for our toddler that we had. 
    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded 1 day ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s wonderful to hear how well the team took care of you and your family—especially with a toddler in tow. We’re so glad you enjoyed the arancini, fresh specials, and handmade desserts like the tiramisu crème brûlée and cannolis. It’s always our goal to make every guest feel welcome, and we’re thrilled to know you had such a great time. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  5. Lori

    St. Louis

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We brought some very special clients to restaurant and they thoroughly enjoyed everything about the evening. Your Manhattan was stellar, the wine was flowing, Seabass, manicotti, veal.. all were incredible! The service was outstanding!! Top it off with fabulous desserts, and the evening was a success. Thank you so much for everything.
    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded 1 day ago
    Thank you for trusting us with such a special evening! We’re thrilled to hear your clients enjoyed every aspect of their experience. It’s wonderful to know the service played a part in making the night a success. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  6. Ellen

    St. Louis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food, ambiance is warm and cozy. One of the best Italian joints on the Hill and in St Louis.
    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the warm, cozy ambiance and wonderful food. It means so much to be considered one of the best Italian spots on The Hill and in St. Louis. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  7. Jeffrey

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my mother out for her birthday. Food and service were excellent.
    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded 1 day ago
    Thank you for celebrating your mother’s birthday with us! We’re so glad to hear the food and service made the occasion special. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable moments!

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  8. Aaron

    St. Louis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was fantastic, our server was great, but a little slow; not the fault of the server but a very busy Saturday night.
    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the food and service. We appreciate your understanding of the pace on a busy Saturday night and look forward to welcoming you back for an even smoother experience soon!

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  9. Christopher

    St. Louis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beyond wonderful, from being greeted and seated to the food and the awesome waiter, everything was top notch. Best place in every aspect I’ve been that I can remember. Thank you
    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded 1 day ago
    Thank you for such a glowing review, Christopher! We strive every day to provide the best in fine Italian dining and love nothing more than getting feedback like this. Your kind words mean so much to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another exceptional visit.

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  10. Christian

    Memphis/West TN

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Remarkable!! The food was awesome. This is a place that I would go back to and recommend to others.
    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience and would recommend us to others. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another awesome meal!

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Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill' is rated 4.8 stars by 7086 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 59 times today
Google Map for Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'

5226 Shaw Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Marconi & Edwards
  • Area
    The Hill
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet service offered on Saturdays.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Charlie Gitto Jr.
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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