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Il Palato, Clayton, MO

Il Palato

4.7
4.7
653 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (314) 224-5331
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jordan Knight
  • Private party facilities
    Private Wine Cellar
  • Neighbourhood
    Clayton
  • Cross Street
    Forest Park PKWY
  • Parking details
    Garage Behind Restaurant
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 653 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • St. Louis

    Best Value

  • Midtown

    Best Overall

  • Midtown

    Best Food

  • Midtown

    Best Ambience

  • Midtown

    Best Value

  • Midtown

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Palato delights with "excellent food in a beautiful environment" and warm hospitality. Guests rave about standout dishes like the eggplant appetizer and veal bolognese. Service is often praised as "impeccable," with attentive staff enhancing the dining experience. The ambiance is elegantly casual, making it a "hidden gem in Clayton."

653 Reviews
  1. Dawn

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was incredible and the service was very hospitable and kind. We got drinks at the bar while waiting for our table and the bartender was lovely. The only downside was that the restaurant is a little noisy, but we were also there on a busy Saturday night, so it was expected to be a little loud. We could hear our own conversation at our table. We both really enjoyed our meals!

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  2. Jonathan

    VIP

    St. Louis

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    It was incredibly loud. We had reservations but still had to wait 25 minutes for a table. The host and waiter were a bit of a jerk. The food was lovely but because it was Valentine’s Day weekend, they made us order all courses at once. Just not a great experience.

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  3. Ann

    St. Louis

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have dined at Il Palato many times. Nice to return for a dinner after an early theater event. It was Feb 15, the day after Valentine’s Day. Busy and lively crowd but servers and the kitchen staff did an excellent job keeping up with everyone.

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  4. Bryan

    St. Louis

    37 reviews

    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Had not been to Il Palato in a while so my wife and I went for date night on Valentines weekend. Food was just as good as our last visit - very tasty. We had the eggplant appetizer with olives to snack on as well. The salads were tasty as well. My wife had the lobster rigatoni with vodka cream sauce - excellent. I ordered the pork chop prepared Milanese style - also delicious. The only downside of our evening is that the service was a bit slow and we were seated next to the kitchen - resulting in a bit of a noisy evening. Overall, still a good recommendation. Try to get a table near the front window. Food is great and you won’t be disappointed!

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  5. Jodi

    VIP

    St. Louis

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a creative and exciting combination of flavors on the menu!!

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  6. Barry

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was great, but there was an employee screaming obscenities at the open kitchen window the whole time. Being seated within earshot ruined the meal.

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  7. steve

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Even though it was Valentine’s Day and they were extremely crowded the service and atmosphere were great. We loved the Melanzana antipasti. Will definitely visit again.

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  8. Joseph

    VIP

    St. Louis

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is terrific…& so is the table service & bar.

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  9. James

    VIP

    St. Louis

    112 reviews

    5.0

    112 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I particularly enjoyed the meatball appetizer as well as the Branzino main course. Delicious.

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  10. elizabeth

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great. Very nice restaurant. Bolognese was good but bland.

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Il Palato is rated 4.7 stars by 653 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Il Palato

222 S Bemiston Ave, St. Louis, Clayton, MO 63105

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Forest Park PKWY
  • Neighbourhood
    Clayton
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Garage Behind Restaurant
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jordan Knight
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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