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Piazza Messina is a premier lakeside event venue in cozy Cottleville, Missouri that also offers unique dining options for small groups throughout the week. "Sips" is open on Wed, Thurs, and Sundays, offering casual dining and drinks - the perfect way to unwind with family and friends. An exciting bistro menu features hearty sandwiches, flatbreads, unique salads, and shareables along with weekly chef's specials from 4-8 pm. Our Brunch menu is offered Sundays from 10 am - 1 pm - there's something for everyone! And don't let our Italian name fool you - we love to explore cuisines which you'll see in our weekly specials. Check our website and follow us on social media for live entertainment, food specials, and our bartenders' latest creations!
Brunch Menu: 10:00 - 1:00 Sunday
Sunday Sips: 11:30 - 4:00 p.m. with live music, Bistro Menu, and weekly food/drink specials
Sunset Sips: Wednesday and Thursday 4-8 p.m. (bar/food specials, wine features, theme nights, and live entertainment)

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

Café Napoli is a family owned restaurant, established in 1989 by Tony and Kathy Pietoso. Quickly becoming a success, they moved the small basement restaurant to a larger location at the corner of Forsyth and Bemiston in the heart of Clayton. In 2003, sons Ande and Kye expanded their family restaurant by adding Bar Napoli, a swank cocktail lounge. A few years later, Napoli Reserve was added onto Bar Napoli allowing for private event space and an additional bar and lounge for the weekends. After years of a flourishing business, Kathy and Tony decided to take their ventures West to Town and Country where they opened their second location, Napoli2, managed by Ande. Kye has taken the reigns from his father and is now the front man for the 8,000 square foot establishment in Clayton. Café Napoli and Bar Napoli have recently undergone a face lift inside and out. Inside the kitchen, Executive Chef from Napoli2 Jon Berger was recently added to the team, bringing fresh ideas and innovation to the regional Italian specialties.

The Crossing

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Price: Very Expensive

Featuring local "farm to table" cuisine using a breadth of farmers in the Missouri and Illinois communities. When asked to define of The Crossing, Owner/Executive Chef Jim Fiala often says that he is a chef that buys locally whenever possible and cooks as any French and/or Italian chef would given the ingredients sourced. Joining Jim is Chef Thu Rein Oo who brings passion and years of experience to the kitchen. Our food is fresh, organic (whenever possible), seasonal and by design very simple. The Crossing stays true to classic techniques and the chefs love showing off their skills and passion for elegant food.

Napoli Sea located at the Streets of St. Charles is family owned and operated by the Pietoso Family. You will quickly feel as if you are in a coastal city with the beautiful ambiance and nautical vibe. Selections include the freshest fish flown in daily amongst many other other selections.

Annie Gunn's

Top-rated hospitality

Since 1937, once nestled in the middle of cornfields stands the Smokehouse Market. An unpretentious structure, reminiscent of its days as the market for the surrounding Chesterfield area. The store now houses one of St. Louis's most celebrated restaurants, Annie Gunn's. Within its walls, Chef Lou Rook, III works his magic, creating irresistible cuisine with a sophisticated country life accent. In keeping with the concept of "Foods and wines inspired by the richness of country life", Chef Rook uses the best ingredients and the traditions that are most appropriate to them and imbues them with his own talented creative spin within the rhythm of the seasons. Annie Gunn's boasts an award-winning wine list as well.

Spiro's - St. Charles

Dine in with Spiro’s and enjoy an unforgettable dining experience unique and unparalleled to any other restaurant in the Saint Louis area. Whether you are trying our classic and remastered Mediterranean dishes or our American fare seafood, steaks and pastas, your experience will be memorable and will leave you wanting to share your experience with your friends and family.

Truffles - St. Louis

Price: Expensive

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Contemporary American

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4.8

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"Truffles has always managed that elusive balance of refinement and relaxed casualness...” Sauce, 8/2011
“This is a top-tier eatery. The kitchen is reinvigorated and inventive…” STL Magazine, 5/2011.
Truffles strives to produce a menu that easily fuses rustic and contemporary American cooking. With simplicity and seasonality as our guide, house-made specialties such as pasta and salumi are prepared fresh every day and are complemented by choice selections of locally sourced and raised meats, seafood and inventive sides. The Truffles menu begins in the fields, rivers and farms of the Midwest and our award-winning wine list features wines from every corner of the earth. We bring the best flavors of the season direct to your plate.

Breathtaking ambiance. Flawless scenery. Natural charm. Prepare to be wined and dined at Cedar Lake Cellars, a year-round winery and event venue located in Wright City, Mo. for those 21 years of age and older. From our mouthwatering full-service restaurant to our seasonal Smokehouse and grab-and-go outdoor options, we invite you to enjoy a dining experience like no other. Sample a wide array of succulent specialties courtesy of our highly-skilled culinary staff, who create a bevy of the freshest foods to go along with our trademark wines. Sip and savor a wide array of tastes – 17 Cedar Lake Cellars wines, 3 Swans handcrafted wines from the West Coast, 13 wines of the world, craft and domestic beers, and signature wine slushies – on the lakeside patio or at our majestic 40-foot tasting bar.

Looking for a unique place to dine! Come enjoy the haunted historic Lemp Mansion. We offer a variety of dishes, from Beef Wellington to Eggplant Parmesan. Make sure to save room for a delicious Bananas Foster or Cherries Jubilee, our flaming desserts prepared table-side. On Sundays, we serve Family-Style Chicken Dinner, all you care to eat!
After lunch or dinner take a wander around the main floor. There are many beautiful aspects to see, from the hand painted ceiling in the Parlor to the original vault doors leading into our museum & gift shop. The Lemp mansion was originally the home of the biggest beer barons of their time.
The Lemp Mansion Restaurant has been open for 41 years! Come see why we are "famous from ghost to ghost!"
For more information visit us at lempmansion.com

IL Bel Lago - From the Hill

Il Bel Lago From The Hill. A fixture in St. Louis for 15 years now! Food is what makes an authentic restaurant great, and with its 50 years of experience from their Hill location Il Bel Lago has all the ingredients for excellence. You enter via the fountain plaza to find an open, airy lounge. Il Bel Lago is both elegant and comfortable with floor to ceiling wine racks and private dining spaces.
The Food here is as stunning as the décor. The Italian Cuisine is equal to the very best anywhere in St. Louis. Il Bel Lago's menu rates among the top Italian restaurants in St. Louis, as does the service. Come visit us and see for yourself.
Buon Appetito!

Del Pietro's

Great budget-friendly spot

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

Southern Italian Restaurant and wine bar. Luxurious craft cocktails, worldly wine list. A chic, seen or be seen up-scale eatery in an uncharted area of Clayton's business district.

Spiro's - Chesterfield

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St. Louis •17 reviews
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Steve is the BEST server. He really paid attention to our likes and dislikes and made great suggestions accordingly. We had a fantastic dinner and look forward to our next dining experience at Olive and Oak.
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Olive + OakPrice: Expensive• American• St. Louis
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Jason
Nashville •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food was fantastic, really enjoyed every item we ordered. Our service was a bit slow for it being a slow evening. But it's better than being overly helped.
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801 Chophouse - St. LouisPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Clayton
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Mikevip
Orlando / Central Florida East •32 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Last night’s dining at Charlie Gitto’s was outstanding. Emma is a wonderful staff server and made the night out very nice. The other staff members are well trained too. Every menu options we ordered were prepared perfectly and delicious. Thank you!
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Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Price: Expensive• Italian• The Hill
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Ellen
St. Louis •50 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The food was spectacular, and our waiter Douglas was fantastic. We will request him every time we go back. Fantastic experience!
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The CrossingPrice: Very Expensive• French• Clayton
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Anthonyvip
Denver / Colorado •17 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 14, 2024
Delicious food and excellent service. The meal is served at a typical Italian pace - one is expected to linger over and enjoy each course. So it is not unusual for a meal to last 2.5 hours. Slow down and enjoy!
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Casa Don Alfonso - The Ritz-Carlton St. LouisPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Clayton
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Whether you're in the mood for a hearty meal with the family or a fine dining experience with someone special, you can easily find the perfect restaurant in St. Louis. This city is a hotbed of barbecued treats, which includes pulled pork sandwiches, saucy ribs and more. Pair these options with Southern comfort foods like mac and cheese or mashed potatoes to delight your taste buds. For a more sophisticated dining experience, numerous upscale steakhouses serve farm-raised beef steaks and fresh seafood options. St. Louis’ culinary options extend far beyond traditional American fare. In this river town, you can find an incredible range of cultural foods, including Indian cuisine, Italian foods, Chinese options, Mexican fare and more.

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