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23 restaurants available nearby

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1. Brasserie by Niche

4.8

Exceptional(4155)

Price: Moderate

• French • St. Louis

Booked 88 times today

Brasserie by Niche is located in the Central West End. We are open for dine-in, to-go, and delivery.

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2. Lorenzo's Trattoria

4.7

Exceptional(2288)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • The Hill

Booked 31 times today

Lorenzo’s features Northern Italian fare with a touch of contemporary flavor. Look to our menu for some of the classics as well as some modern Italian cuisine less prevalent on The Hill. Look forward to experiencing the authentic house-made gnocchi and risottos; or our signature dish, braised Ossobuco; our guests' ever favorite, Chicken Spedini; or a couple of the staff favorites, the Grilled Barramundi or Fabulous Veal Picatta. At Lorenzo's the atmosphere is classy and laid-back. It is the type of restaurant where you can have a nice business dinner or enjoy a meal with the family. We offer two beautiful private rooms, The Boardroom, which seats up to 14 or The Chefs Table which seats up to 8. You may choose to enjoy our patio on a beautiful day and savor one of the great Italian wines off our extensive wine menu. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable no matter what meal or day you visit. We look forward to showing you all we can offer at Lorenzo's Trattoria.

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3. Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'

4.8

Exceptional(7106)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • The Hill

Booked 61 times today

Charlie Gitto's On the Hill is a landmark for fine Italian dining in The Hill neighborhood of St. Louis.

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4. Dominics Trattoria

4.5

Awesome(474)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Clayton

Booked 16 times today

Dominic's Trattoria is a family-owned and operated authentic Italian restaurant since 1997. It is praised for its superb food, warm welcome, and consistent service. One reviewer highlighted the 'superb authentic meal' and the 'perfectly cooked' lamb chops. The restaurant serves a variety of Italian dishes, including Chicken Saltimbocca, Tenderloin Monte Carlo, and Linguini with Fresh Clams. The cozy atmosphere and the beautiful view of Shaw Park are also commended.

5. Del Pietro's

4.8

Exceptional(1071)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Richmond Heights

Booked 16 times today

Del Pietro's is a casual affordable Italian restaurant serving fresh pastas, pizza, salads, antipasti, entrees, local beers, and a diverse wine list.

6. Acero

4.9

Exceptional(2737)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Maplewood

Booked 24 times today

Rustic Italian cuisine in the heart of Maplewood that features fresh ingredients from local farmers as well as an all Italian wine list.

7. Diego's Cantina

4.6

Exceptional(473)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • University City

Booked 9 times today

Owned and operated by Natasha Kwan, St. Louis Post Dispatch's Best Chef in St. Louis, our elevated Mexican restaurant blends vibrant flavors with a tropical atmosphere that feels like a vacation, taking you far from St. Louis. We’re located in a charming University City neighborhood, just steps from Clayton.Our menu features plates like queso flameado, costra and crunch tacos, enchiladas, nachos and a few Tex-Mex options. Cocktails and margaritas are crafted with fresh-squeezed juices and premium ingredients.  We offer all-day happy hour Tuesday through Thursday. We also accommodate parties of 10 or more for special celebrations. Other accolades: Best New Restaurant, A-List Restaurant (St. Louis Magazine)Best Queso (Ian Froeb of St. Louis Post-Dispatch)To Note: Gluten free friendly - our fryer is dedicated gluten free so eat all the chips you want!Many vegan optionsDog friendly patio and sidewalk

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8. Bar Italia Ristorante

4.5

Awesome(973)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Central West End

Booked 14 times today

For authentic Italian cuisine come join us at Bar Italia Ristorante! Join us in the heart of the Central West End, but feel like you're in Italy! We serve upscale Italian unlike anything else you've had in Saint Louis. We promise a dining experience you're sure to remember! Parties over 6 guests will receive one check so we can make sure your party receives exceptional service as well as our other guests.

9. Rigazzis

4.1

Excellent(26)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • The Hill

Booked 57 times today

At Rigazzi’s, our mission is simple – to consistently deliver an authentic taste of Italy in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. We are dedicated to preserving the rich culinary traditions of Historic Hill, striving to be the premier destination for genuine Italian-American dining in St. Louis. We are the oldest restaurant on The Hill, join us for a timeless experience!We aim to create memorable dining experiences, where each visit to Rigazzi’s is a journey through timeless flavors. We invite you to join us on this culinary adventure, as we continue to be a cornerstone of Historic Hill, offering the simple pleasures of good food and good company.

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10. Dominic's on the Hill

4.7

Exceptional(1102)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • The Hill

Booked 11 times today

Dominic and Jackie Galati purchased Dominic's on the Hill in 1971 and moved in above the restaurant. Within two years, Dominic began winning national awards and has continued to do so for the last 40 years. This is an exceptional restaurant with fine Italian cuisine, professional, friendly service, & an extensive wine list. Dominic oversees the kitchen,and the menu includes fresh seafood, veal, tenderloin, lamb, and many other choices. The restaurant has a Florentine atmosphere, with low lighting, white tablecloths, & classic oil paintings. Dominic's has been honored by DIRONA, 2001 Restaurant Hall of Fame, 1999 International Award of Excellence, The Epicurean Award & was voted one of the two best Italian Restaurants in the country by Conde Nast Traveller. The second floor of the restaurant is available for private parties of 15-65. Please call for details. Smaller parties up to 18 people can be accommodated downstairs as well as larger parties up to 150.

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MikeVIP
St. Louis •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
One of the best Italian restaurants in the city. It will be sorely missed.
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Del Pietro'sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Richmond Heights
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4.8
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Noah
St. Louis •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
An absolutely perfect evening at Charlie Gitto’s!! We were immediately greeted with fresh bread and water and overall, the service was attentive and fabulous. Our server Talitha (I cannot for the life of me remember her name exactly 😂) was phenomenal. She was very knowledgeable and gave plenty of insight on different dishes. For an appetizer, we tried the toasted ravioli which was truly heavenly. For our entrees, I ordered the lobster spaghetti special which was incredible and my partner ordered the seafood pasta. Overall, the experience was amazing and we will be returning.
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Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Price: Expensive• Italian• The Hill
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4.8
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Thomas
Miami - Dade •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Trout is always a go-to, and recommended it for my friend. I tried the braised beef and thought it was fabulous. Escargot still remains the best in town, and the gougeres are addictive. Still my favorite STL spot for a nice evening out since moving out of town.
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Brasserie by NichePrice: Moderate• French• St. Louis
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4.8
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David
Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Delicious food in an inviting space! Definitely will return.
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Lorenzo's TrattoriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• The Hill
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4.7
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Julie
St. Louis •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 Dec 2024
We love Dominics Trattoria! The food is delicious with excellent service. It is our annual destination at the holiday season.
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Dominics TrattoriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Clayton
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4.5

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23 restaurants available nearby

1. Brasserie by Niche

2. Lorenzo's Trattoria

3. Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'

4. Dominics Trattoria

5. Del Pietro's

6. Acero

7. Diego's Cantina

8. Bar Italia Ristorante

9. Rigazzis

10. Dominic's on the Hill

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