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1. Brasserie by Niche
4.8
Exceptional(4152)
Price: Moderate
• French • St. Louis
Booked 78 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. Dominics Trattoria
4.5
Awesome(474)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Clayton
Booked 12 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.
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3. Lorenzo's Trattoria
4.7
Exceptional(2288)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • The Hill
Booked 39 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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4. Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'
4.8
Exceptional(7105)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • The Hill
Booked 53 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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5. Diego's Cantina
4.6
Exceptional(473)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • University City
Booked 8 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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6. Del Pietro's
4.9
Exceptional(1071)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Richmond Heights
Booked 28 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.
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7. Acero
4.9
Exceptional(2735)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Maplewood
Booked 28 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.
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8. Clover and the Bee
4.6
Exceptional(20)
Price: Moderate
• Wine Bar • Webster Groves
Booked 12 times today
A neighborhood café and wine bar from the people behind Olive + Oak, bringing you food & wine that is fresh, casual, and simple. A place where the service is efficient and the hospitality is heartfelt. We open early offering fresh baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, and a seasonal breakfast menu. Our lunch menu features sandwiches, soups, and fresh salads. We open Thursday-Saturday evenings featuring an evolving menu of seasonal small plates from Executive Chef Mike Risk paired with wines that have been thoughtfully sourced to showcase the people that make them and the places they are from. A thoughtful list of local beer, cocktails and NA beverages are available to enjoy as well.Authentic. Unpretentious. Delicious.Walk in only for breakfast and lunch. Reservations recommended for dinner.
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9. Maggiano's - St. Louis
4.5
Awesome(5184)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Richmond Heights
Booked 140 times today
Join us for lunch or dinner at Maggiano's Richmond Heights and savor the rich flavors of Italian-American dishes inspired by Nonna’s traditional recipes. The St. Louis Maggiano's is a centrally located restaurant with easy access to several freeways connecting us to all areas of the city and attractions, such as the Gateway Arch, the St. Louis Science Center, the St. Louis Zoo, and the local Sporting Arenas to name a few. Visit us at #2 The Boulevard St. Louis and book your reservation today!
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10. Bar Italia Ristorante
4.5
Awesome(973)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Central West End
Booked 9 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.
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  • Noah
    St. Louis •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day 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
  • Thomas
    Miami - Dade •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 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
  • David
    Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 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
  • Charles HoffmanVIP
    St. Louis •40 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 20, 2024
    More authentic Mexican than most. Service was outstanding as usual. Comfortable, friendly place.
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    Diego's CantinaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• University City
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    4.6
  • Julie
    St. Louis •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 14, 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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