Café Napoli

Name: Café Napoli
Address: 7754 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton, MO, United States, 63105
Telephone: (314) 863-5731
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9

2251 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

9:30 p.m.

Booked 38 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Neighbourhood gem

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.

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Unspecified
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(314) 863-5731
Website
https://www.napolistl.com/cafe-napoli?y_source=1_MjI1MDQxOTctODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Jon Berger
Catering
Cafe Napoli offers catering options for large groups. Please call or email for more information.
Private party facilities
We offer private dining areas of 8 to 200 people. Perfect for holiday parties, birthdays, corporate meetings, pharmaceutical events, rehearsal dinners, happy hours, anniversary parties, reunions, and more. All of our private spaces are either AV ready or capable.
Private party contact
Kelly O'Leary, Event Coordinator: (888) 653-0766

Location
7754 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105
Neighbourhood
Clayton
Cross Street
Bemiston Ave.
Parking details
DINNER- $8 Valet provided by Clayton Valet
Entertainment
Music on Friday and Saturday nights in Bar Napoli.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Calamari FrittiUS$14.00
tomato sauce / sriracha aioli
Antipasti Di FormaggiUS$21.00
cheeses of the day, cured meats, dried fruit
Toasted RavioliUS$12.00
beef, marinara
Smoked Cured SalmonUS$15.00
grilled bread, mascarpone, onion, capers, evoo
Eggplant ParmigianaUS$12.00
tomato, mozzarella, parmigiano cheese
Prime Beef CarpaccioUS$20.00
arugula, reggiano, smoked paprika aioli, red onion, capers, evoo
Calamari SaporittiUS$16.00
sherry, tomato sauce, lemon
AranciniUS$14.00
chef's choice
MeatballsUS$14.00
tomato sauce, mozzarella

Soup / Salad

Cioppino
- 10
- 13
Zuppa Del Giorno
- 10
- 13
Bella NapoliUS$14.00
mixed greens, hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, onion, parmigiana
CaesarUS$12.00
romaine, mozzarella, parmigiano, croutons
WedgeUS$15.00
egg, bacon, tomato, bleu cheese, balsamic
StackUS$15.00
local tomatoes, burrata, roasted bell peppers, fried eggplant, basil evoo, balsamic
CapreseUS$14.00
local tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, balsamic
Lobster CapreseUS$25.00
tomatoes, burrata, white balsamic, olive oil, basil

Pasta

Truffle Burrata RavioliUS$24.00
tomato sauce, arugula
Penne VodkaUS$24.00
smoked salmon, peas, onion, dill, tomato cream
Linguine BologneseUS$24.00
meat sauce, cream (meatball +3)
Linguine SalsicciaUS$24.00
spicy sausage, fresno chili, fresh herbs, garlic, evoo
Linguine Mare MontiUS$30.00
shrimp, clams, tomato, mushroom, garlic, evoo
Farfalle GenoveseUS$24.00
white wine, pesto, cream (chicken +4 / shrimp +8)
Linguine AbruzzoUS$33.00
shrimp, scallops, sundried tomato, garlic, evoo
Linguine Aglio E OlioUS$20.00
toasted onion, black pepper, garlic, evoo

Chicken / Veal

Marsala
bell peppers, mushroom, onion, tomato
- chickenUS$27.00
- vealUS$32.00
Piccata
mushroom, white wine, lemon
- chickenUS$27.00
- vealUS$32.00
Parmigiana
breadcrumbs, tomato, mozzarella, parmigiana (add eggplant +4)
- chickenUS$27.00
- vealUS$32.00
Saltimbocca
fontinella, white wine, sage
- chickenUS$27.00
- vealUS$32.00
Milanese
breadcrumbs, arugula, parmigiana, tomato, evoo
- chickenUS$28.00
- vealUS$33.00
Calves Liver VenezianUS$30.00
sweet and sour, onion

Usda Prime Steak

16 Ounce New York Strip
- mkt
16 Ounce Delmonico Ribeye
- mkt
16 Ounce Bone-In Filet
- mkt
8 Ounce Filet Mignon
- mkt
At Your RequestUS$5.00
port wine cream, house steak, vino rosso, pointe reyes bleu, bearnaise

House Specialty

Provimi Veal Chop
vino rosso / saltimbocca
- mkt

Seafood

Shrimp ScampiUS$35.00
breadcrumbs, lemon, capers, evoo
SalmonUS$38.00
dijon cream
Chilean Seabass
spinach, lemon caper sauce
- mkt
Scallops
mushroom, tomato, basil, white wine, extra virgin olive oil butter garlic
- mkt

Family Style

Lobster RisottoUS$42.00
cold water lobster, asparagus, shiitake
White Truffle Oil FriesUS$14.00
sriracha aioli, horseradish aioli
Rigatoni CarbonaraUS$24.00
applewood smoked bacon, onion, kalamata, white wine, cream
Rigatoni BologneseUS$24.00
meat sauce, cream
Basil Jalapeño CornUS$16.00
cream, parmigiana

What 2,251 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

St. Louis
Best Ambience
St. Louis
Hot spot
Midtown
Best Overall
Midtown
Best Food
Midtown
Best Service
Midtown
Best Ambience
Midtown
Best Value
Midtown
Hot spot
Midtown
Great for fine wines
Midtown
Great for outdoor dining
Midtown
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Café Napoli delivers a "wonderful dining experience" with its exquisite Italian cuisine and attentive service. Guests praise the warm, inviting atmosphere, ideal for special occasions or casual gatherings. "Outstanding service" and "delicious food" are consistent themes, making it a go-to spot for celebrating with friends or enjoying a memorable evening.

2,251 Reviews

J
Jim
VIP
Louisville
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the food. Nice, quiet decor. Professional service. Always a great experience.
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Ronald
St. Louis
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Christmas Eve, from about 5:30-7:30. The ambiance was surprisingly subdued and the layout was very relaxing. It was full but relatively quiet and the server was very nice. The fried calamari appetizer and Caesar salad were good, although I’ve had a bit better. The clam chowder was excellent. We both really liked our main courses—osso bucco, and a sea bass were both excellent (although the spinach under the sea bass had just a bit too much lemon in its dressing). We had a chocolate bread pudding and a creme brûlée for desserts—both very good. Overall, it was a very nice meal, a little pricey but not excessive for a special evening. We’ll certainly go back.
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Steve
St. Louis
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Paul was our server and he was great! The food was amazing, sea bass for me and steak and lobster for my wife. We both agreed the lobster was the best either of us ever had, incredibly delicious.
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C
Christine
Atlanta Metro
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, service and ambience were all outstanding. There is a reason Napoli has been a local favorite for several decades.
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P
Patty
Minneapolis
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Justin was awesome giving us time to figure out our order with my 90 year old mom. She thoroughly enjoyed the experience which has not happened in awhile. Happy Holidays!
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r
rick
VIP
St. Louis
157 reviews
5.0
157 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a special occasion at any Cafe Naploli! Veal chop a real treat. Excellent well paced meal.
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L
Leonard
VIP
St. Louis
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service excellent from the moment we walked in to our our departure
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G
GWEN
Naples
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant and enjoyable atmosphere, highly recommend.
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P
Pat
Charleston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Both Fabulous Food & Service! I highly recommend it!
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J
Joe
Atlantic City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend! Excellent meal & service was top notch!
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FAQs

Café Napoli offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (314) 863-5731.

Café Napoli is rated 4.9 stars by 2251 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

9:30 p.m.

Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

7754 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105

Additional information

Cross Street
Bemiston Ave.
Neighbourhood
Clayton
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
DINNER- $8 Valet provided by Clayton Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jon Berger
Entertainment
Music on Friday and Saturday nights in Bar Napoli.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.napolistl.com/cafe-napoli?y_source=1_MjI1MDQxOTctODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Phone number
(314) 863-5731
Catering
Cafe Napoli offers catering options for large groups. Please call or email for more information.
Private party facilities
We offer private dining areas of 8 to 200 people. Perfect for holiday parties, birthdays, corporate meetings, pharmaceutical events, rehearsal dinners, happy hours, anniversary parties, reunions, and more. All of our private spaces are either AV ready or capable.
Private party contact
Kelly O'Leary, Event Coordinator: (888) 653-0766

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Café Napoli

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

98 St. Louis Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Caprese

Lobster Caprese

Calamari Saporitti

Raw Bar

Seafood PlatterUS$42.00

1/2 dozen oystersUS$24.00

Shrimp CocktailUS$6.00

lobster cocktail - mrkt

Appetizer

Calamari FrittiUS$14.00

Antipasti Di FormaggiUS$21.00

Toasted RavioliUS$12.00

Smoked Cured SalmonUS$15.00

Eggplant ParmigianaUS$12.00

Prime Beef CarpaccioUS$20.00

Calamari SaporittiUS$16.00

AranciniUS$14.00

MeatballsUS$14.00

Soup / Salad

Cioppino

Zuppa Del Giorno

Bella NapoliUS$14.00

CaesarUS$12.00

WedgeUS$15.00

StackUS$15.00

CapreseUS$14.00

Lobster CapreseUS$25.00

Pasta

Truffle Burrata RavioliUS$24.00

Penne VodkaUS$24.00

Linguine BologneseUS$24.00

Linguine SalsicciaUS$24.00

Linguine Mare MontiUS$30.00

Farfalle GenoveseUS$24.00

Linguine AbruzzoUS$33.00

Linguine Aglio E OlioUS$20.00

Chicken / Veal

Marsala

Piccata

Parmigiana

Saltimbocca

Milanese

Calves Liver VenezianUS$30.00

Usda Prime Steak

16 Ounce New York Strip

16 Ounce Delmonico Ribeye

16 Ounce Bone-In Filet

8 Ounce Filet Mignon

At Your RequestUS$5.00

House Specialty

Provimi Veal Chop

Seafood

Shrimp ScampiUS$35.00

SalmonUS$38.00

Chilean Seabass

Scallops

Family Style

Lobster RisottoUS$42.00

White Truffle Oil FriesUS$14.00

Rigatoni CarbonaraUS$24.00

Rigatoni BologneseUS$24.00

Basil Jalapeño CornUS$16.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Café Napoli offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Café Napoli restaurant rated?

Is Café Napoli currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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