Sapore Italian Cafe

Name: Sapore Italian Cafe
Address: 451 South Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, MO, United States, 63122
Telephone: (314) 909-7575
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

695 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

When I opened my doors in July of 2009, I committed to serving the freshest Italian dishes made from local and seasonal ingredients. I learned early the heart of Italian cooking is the flavor…or sapore. My school of teaching was from the best; my Nonna Elena and Mother Lia. Their philosophy has been carried on in my style of cooking: use simple ingredients and the food will speak for its self. Classic Italian dishes grace the menu but are personalized with my unique touch. Quality and consistency is what you will find with each dish. I would never serve anything short of that. So whether you are looking for a memorable night out or a glass of wine with friends, I am glad that you have chosen Sapore. As in true Italian tradition, I enjoy bringing people together through food. Ciao –

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(314) 909-7575
Website
http://saporeitaliancafe.com/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Paul Buzzetta

Location
451 South Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122
Neighbourhood
Kirkwood
Cross Street
W Woodbine Ave.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Full Bar, Takeout

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Popular dishes

Lobster RavioliUS$12.50
Home made ravioli topped with delicate paprika, in a cream sauce or a spicy San Marzano tomato sauce
Shrimp De JoungeUS$13.00
Sautéed jumbo shrimp, red pepper flakes, served in sherry wine marinara sauce
Carciofi alla LiaUS$8.00
Flash fried topped with prosciutto and cheese
Calamari FrittiUS$10.00
Served with our house spicy dipping sauce
Cozze OrreganatoUS$9.00
Sautéed Prince Edward Island mussels in a lemon white wine garlic sauce
Polpette di CasaUS$10.00
Homemade Sicilian meatballs in our spicy San Marzano tomato sauce topped with melted mozzarella
Melanzane ParmigianoUS$9.00
Eggplant baked with our San Marzano tomato sauce, basil, pecorino romano, mozzarella
Sapore Salami PlatterUS$11.00
Assorted cured meats, imported cheese and olives for sharing
Soup of The DayUS$6.00

Insalate / Salad

Mixed GreensUS$6.00
Cherry tomatoes, diced red pepper, onions and parmesan cheese
CaesarUS$8.00
Homemade croutons, parmesan and classic Caesar dressing
CapreseUS$9.00
Farm tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, aged balsamic and E.V.O.O
Sapore Chopped SaladUS$9.00
Mixed greens, red onion, Genoa salami, fontina cheese, artichokes

Sapori del Grano

Pasta / Risotto

Paccheri MatricianaUS$17.00
Sautéed onions, basil and prosciutto, San Marzano tomatoes and E.V. O. O
Linguette Sapori del MareUS$20.00
Shrimp, scallops, clams, P.E.I. mussels, in a white wine sauce
Parpadella PutanescaUS$16.00
Ribbon style pasta, sautéed garlic, basil, E.V.O.O., San Marzano tomatoes, red pepper flakes, cured anchovies, black olives and capers
Mezza Rigatoni alla FamiliaUS$16.00
San Marzano tomatoes, E.V.O.O., basil, topped with eggplant and parmigiano reggiano
Farfalinni MascarponeUS$18.00
Sautéed onions, porcini mushrooms, peas, mascarpone cream sauce
Spaghettini de GranoUS$16.00
Primavera assorted daily vegetables San Marzano tomato sauce with wheat pasta
Fettuccine RomanaUS$15.00
Our version of the classic
Risotto con PorciniUS$18.00
Arborio rice, saffron, sautéed onions, porcini mushrooms, peas in white wine
Risotto Sapori del MareUS$20.00
Arborio rice, chunks of gulf shrimp, scallops, clams, New Zealand mussels, in a white wine sauce

Sapori del Mare / Flavors of the Sea

Gamberi ArrabiataUS$22.00
Sautéed jumbo shrimp, E.V.O.O., garlic, red pepper flakes and capers
Grigliatta di ScampiUS$22.00
Jumbo shrimp, Sicilian bread crumbs, garlic and lemon
Atlantic SalmonUS$24.00
Grilled and finished in a lemon, white wine topped with domestic mushrooms and capers
Sapore Daily Seafood Specials
- Market Price

Sapori della Terra / Flavors of the Land

Siciliano
E.V.O.O., garlic, lemon with Sicilian bread crumbs
- ChickenUS$15.00
- VealUS$20.00
Marsala
Domestic mushrooms, tomatoes, bell peppers
- ChickenUS$16.00
- VealUS$20.00
Vitello all LiaUS$20.00
Sautéed onions, peas, artichokes, Marsala wine
Vitello SaltimboccaUS$21.00
Prepared in a white wine sage sauce topped with prosciutto and cheese
Pollo CompangaolaUS$16.00
Sauteed chicken, onions, bell peppers, oregano, San Marzano tomatoes in a sherry wine
Filet PalermitanoUS$28.00
E.V.O.O., garlic and lemon
Medallions of BeefUS$27.00
"Pauli's Style" grilled, topped with San Marzano tomatoes, sautéed onions, eggplant, pecorino romano and mozzarella cheese
Bistecca SicilianoUS$27.00
E.V.O.O., garlic, lemon and Sicilian bread crumbs

What 695 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
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sapore Italian Cafe delights with "authentic Italian cuisine" and a "beautiful and unique atmosphere." Customers rave about the "excellent" pasta dishes, especially the eggplant marinara appetizer. Known for attentive service and a welcoming ambiance, Sapore is perfect for special occasions. Try the highly recommended sea bass and lobster ravioli!

695 Reviews

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Ronald
VIP
St. Louis
11 reviews
2.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Service was slow. Server was indifferent and misrepresented contents in one of our simple entrees. It is also a sore point with us when we have reservations in a virtually empty restaurant, ask for a specific table when we don't like the location of the one we have been assigned and the restaurant tells us that table we requested has been reserved. All of these issues have been reoccurring at this restaurant and it is not one we would recommend or choose to patronize again. There are too many other options.
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Jessica
St. Louis
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Good ambiance, but poor service. From the moment we walked in, felt like they were annoyed that we had kids with us (who were very well behaved and quiet). Very little attention was paid to our table. Seemed to be a lot of regulars and since we were not they didn’t really care to check in on us or make sure we had a good experience. Will not return.
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Ann
VIP
St. Louis
66 reviews
4.0
66 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service. I ordered the chicken pollo and just a little heavier than I expected.
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Victoria
St. Louis
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for my husband’s Birthday. Had a great dinner. One of our favorite restaurants.
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Mike
VIP
St. Louis
36 reviews
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We brought two other couples for a pre-show dinner and everything was wonderful. Seated immediately upon arrival and server was very attentive, yet aware of our need to be out in 90 minutes for an engagement. Two of us ordered the off-menu selection of sea bass which was exquisite. Fairly limited wine list but all varietals are represented and respectable selections. Everyone enjoyed their meal, the ambiance and the overall experience.
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Trish
VIP
St. Louis
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Easy parking. Seated at reservation time, great ambiance, great service, great food. Classic Italian.
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Josh
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food. Great family owned restaurant. Chef came to our table to visit with our family. Wonderful experience
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Bob
St. Louis
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Sever was great!If he didn’t have an answer he would find out quickly. My wife and I both had swordfish and it was amazing.
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Tom
St. Louis
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice atmosphere , excellent meal. Service good be more attentive to customer needs.
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Sally
San Antonio
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about this place is great. Food, service, drinks, atmosphere are just wonderful. Been here many times & will continue to dine here. Highly recommend.
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FAQs

Sapore Italian Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (314) 909-7575.

Sapore Italian Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 695 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 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

451 South Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122

Additional information

Cross Street
W Woodbine Ave.
Neighbourhood
Kirkwood
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Paul Buzzetta
Additional
Banquet, Full Bar, Takeout

Website
http://saporeitaliancafe.com/
Phone number
(314) 909-7575

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Sapore Italian Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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

Lobster Ravioli

Paccheri Matriciana

Fettuccine Romana

Antipasti

Lobster RavioliUS$12.50

Shrimp De JoungeUS$13.00

Carciofi alla LiaUS$8.00

Calamari FrittiUS$10.00

Cozze OrreganatoUS$9.00

Polpette di CasaUS$10.00

Melanzane ParmigianoUS$9.00

Sapore Salami PlatterUS$11.00

Soup of The DayUS$6.00

Insalate / Salad

Mixed GreensUS$6.00

CaesarUS$8.00

CapreseUS$9.00

Sapore Chopped SaladUS$9.00

Sapori del Grano

Pasta / Risotto

Paccheri MatricianaUS$17.00

Linguette Sapori del MareUS$20.00

Parpadella PutanescaUS$16.00

Mezza Rigatoni alla FamiliaUS$16.00

Farfalinni MascarponeUS$18.00

Spaghettini de GranoUS$16.00

Fettuccine RomanaUS$15.00

Risotto con PorciniUS$18.00

Risotto Sapori del MareUS$20.00

Sapori del Mare / Flavors of the Sea

Gamberi ArrabiataUS$22.00

Grigliatta di ScampiUS$22.00

Atlantic SalmonUS$24.00

Sapore Daily Seafood Specials

Sapori della Terra / Flavors of the Land

Siciliano

Marsala

Vitello all LiaUS$20.00

Vitello SaltimboccaUS$21.00

Pollo CompangaolaUS$16.00

Filet PalermitanoUS$28.00

Medallions of BeefUS$27.00

Bistecca SicilianoUS$27.00

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Make a reservation

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