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Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill', St. Louis, MO

Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'

4.8
4.8
7089 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 63 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Charlie Gitto's On the Hill is a landmark for fine Italian dining in The Hill neighborhood of St. Louis.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Unspecified
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (314) 772-8898
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Charlie Gitto Jr.
  • Catering
    Full catering service. Please call for details.
  • Area
    The Hill
  • Cross Street
    Marconi & Edwards
  • Parking details
    Valet service offered on Saturdays.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 7,089 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • St. Louis

    Most Booked

  • Downtown

    Best Overall

  • Downtown

    Best Food

  • Downtown

    Best Service

  • Downtown

    Best Value

  • Downtown

    Good for groups

  • Downtown

    Great for fine wines

  • Downtown

    Romantic

  • Downtown

    Good for special occasions

  • Downtown

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill' delights with "awesome food and service." Known for its "wonderful homemade Italian dishes," it offers a diverse menu, including favorites like tortellini and toasted ravioli. The "warm atmosphere" and "attentive staff" make it perfect for "special occasions." Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

7,089 Reviews
  1. Emily

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Cozy restaurant. The front room is charming but very small. If you don’t get a table in the front room by the bar, you are seated in a LOUD room in the back that has about 1/2 the charm as the front. The food is good, service is okay as well. Drinks are cheap but not great.

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  2. Therese

    VIP

    St. Louis

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cannot beat the service and cuisine! Our server was excellent, knowledgeable, the food portions were plentiful and served hot. Definitely worth the trip to the Hill

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  3. Scott

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional fine dining at Charlie Gitto's! Amazing toasted ravioli (yes, where they were invented), great pasta and unmatched filet mignon. Service was fantastic by Tim and he made the evening even more special.

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  4. Cheryl

    VIP

    St. Louis

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience, great service and delicious food! Can't wait to go back!
    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much, Cheryl! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  5. Scott

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our group of six had a great meal. The food, service and overall atmosphere was fantastic. For most of us it was our first visit to the restaurant and couldn’t have been happier. Merry Christmas!
    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded 5 days ago
    Thank you, Scott, for taking the time to share this review! Happy to hear you and your guests enjoyed your evening with us and we look forward to seeing you again soon! Merry Christmas!

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  6. Mae

    St. Louis

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The server was exceptional. The wait time was long even though I made a reservation. The food was okay, ordered a lasagna, but it was overcooked. The front desk crew was a bit rude. Overall, it wasn't the expected experience I was hoping.
    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded 7 days ago
    Mae, we are so sorry that you didn't have the experience you expected. Please email us at info@charliegittos so we can look into this further for you.

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  7. Francois

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Simple dish like rigatoni with sausage tomato sauce was a great deception. Pasta was overcooked, flat and chewy. The sauce was overly peppered. Note: spicy should not equate too much pepper. This is not at the quality level this restaurant pretends to be. I have noticed a decline in food preparation quality the last few times I have come to this restaurant. Not sure if it is a different cook in the kitchen or something else, but definitely below expectations.
    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded 7 days ago
    Francois, we are very sorry to hear that you had this experience. This is definitely not how your food was meant to be served. Please email us at info@charliegittos so we can try to make this better for you.

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  8. Beth

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were the only people in there with a toddler. Our server was Todd. The staff was amazing and very gracious..  we did have the risotto balls for appetizer they were fresh crisp, and cheesy. Pesto sauce was my daughters favorite. I loved the marinara. The food was top-notch, wine was amazing. Drinks were great. Unfortunately, we got the specials, so I can’t give direct quotes on what we had but it was so so good and fresh.. Tiramisu crème brûlée and the cannolis were 5 star for dessert . I cannot express how wonderful and friendly the staff were . They made sure that we were taken care of and little things for our toddler that we had. 
    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded 7 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s wonderful to hear how well the team took care of you and your family—especially with a toddler in tow. We’re so glad you enjoyed the arancini, fresh specials, and handmade desserts like the tiramisu crème brûlée and cannolis. It’s always our goal to make every guest feel welcome, and we’re thrilled to know you had such a great time. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  9. Lori

    VIP

    St. Louis

    56 reviews

    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We brought some very special clients to restaurant and they thoroughly enjoyed everything about the evening. Your Manhattan was stellar, the wine was flowing, Seabass, manicotti, veal.. all were incredible! The service was outstanding!! Top it off with fabulous desserts, and the evening was a success. Thank you so much for everything.
    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded 7 days ago
    Thank you for trusting us with such a special evening! We’re thrilled to hear your clients enjoyed every aspect of their experience. It’s wonderful to know the service played a part in making the night a success. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  10. Ellen

    St. Louis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food, ambiance is warm and cozy. One of the best Italian joints on the Hill and in St Louis.
    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the warm, cozy ambiance and wonderful food. It means so much to be considered one of the best Italian spots on The Hill and in St. Louis. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill' is rated 4.8 stars by 7089 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 63 times today
Google Map for Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'

5226 Shaw Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Marconi & Edwards
  • Area
    The Hill
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet service offered on Saturdays.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Charlie Gitto Jr.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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