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Il Palato, Clayton, MO

Il Palato

4.9
4.9
632 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 12 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
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 632 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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • St. Louis

    Best Overall

  • St. Louis

    Best Food

  • St. Louis

    Best Value

  • St. Louis

    Italian

  • Midtown

    Best Overall

  • Midtown

    Best Food

  • Midtown

    Best Value

  • Midtown

    Hot spot

  • Midtown

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Midtown

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Palato offers an exquisite dining experience with "excellent food and service." Patrons rave about the "delicious, generously portioned" dishes and the attentive staff. The restaurant's charming ambiance and updated menu receive high praise. While some mention noise levels, the overall consensus is that Il Palato is a "hidden gem" with "outstanding" Italian cuisine worth revisiting.

632 Reviews
  1. Tom

    St. Louis

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very nice meal. Started with great cocktails. We had the egg plant appetizer which was really spectacular. We shared a salad and a lovely shrimp and lobster pasta. Both were excellent. Our waiter Russell was interactive and helpful in navigating the menu. He was attentive but not too much. Definitely recommend this place and we look forward to returning.

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  2. Becky

    VIP

    St. Louis

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Clayton treasure. Weekend or weeknight it is a great local go to Resturant . Food is always good . Service and value excellent .

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  3. Vincent

    VIP

    New York City

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Michael and his team consistently exceed our dining expectations with each visit! Great service, great food and wine, great atmosphere! Bravo 🍷

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  4. Margaret

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect. We all loved our dinner choices. My pork chop was outstanding. My chardonnay was excellent which my server suggested was outstanding. We asked for seconds on the bread!

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  5. Mimi

    St. Louis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first visit, fabulous‼️❤️ I’ve told everyone how wonderful our experience was‼️

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  6. Marianne

    Tallahassee

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding. I gave it an overall of 4 stars because the service was slow and inconsistent. I do plan on returning just because the food was so delicious.

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  7. James

    St. Louis

    111 reviews

    5.0

    111 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A delicious dinner. Started with the meatball appetizer, then the autumn salad, followed by a delicious Branzini main course. The freshly made Cannolis were amazing. Felt like I was vacationing again in Sicily! Can’t wait to return to Il Palato.

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  8. Michael

    VIP

    Charleston

    71 reviews

    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The eggplant was crispy with a tasty pomodoro sauce. And the veal bolognese was excellent. Outstanding service and hospitality from our server Bruce as we exchanged personal family stories. The ambiance elegantly casual and very warm and romantic. Nice bar and the lighting is soft and inviting.

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  9. Lilyann

    St. Louis

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, drinks and service were excellent. Will definitely go back!

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  10. Gary

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Calbrian chilis overpowering in pasta dishes. Diner’s should be warned.

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Il Palato is rated 4.9 stars by 632 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 12 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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