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

Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'

4.8
4.8
7141 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 81 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 7,141 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Downtown

    Best Overall

  • Downtown

    Best Food

  • Downtown

    Best Service

  • 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' is celebrated for its "outstanding service" and "amazing food," making it a top choice for special occasions. The atmosphere is "warm and welcoming," with dishes like lobster bisque and toasted ravioli receiving high praise. The staff's attentiveness adds to a delightful dining experience.

7,141 Reviews
  1. Parker

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our all time favorites! Service and food are unmatched

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  2. Carrie

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was thankful for our waitress! She did great! Everything was great! I felt so special as a bride-to-be surrounded by my family. Thank you for making that happen!

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  3. Corrin

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and the service was great. Would definitely go back. This was my fourth time.

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  4. Randy

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service were great. The only problem was tables were jammed too close together. My son and the lady at the table behind him bumped into each other and I bumped into the lady at the table behind me. The restaurant was packed and I'm sure they wanted to seat as many people as possible, but it was uncomfortable at times.

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  5. Alece

    VIP

    Nashville

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We ate here on a weekend visit to St. Louis from Nashville. A great deal of research went into picking an Italian restaurant for one of our evenings, but Charlie Gitto's was sadly a big disappointment. I feel very confused as to how our experience differed so greatly from the many rave reviews online for this neighborhood staple! Service was very rushed and our dishes were extremely sub-par, particularly for the price point. This was the least favorite of everywhere we ate in St. Louis -- by a significant margin -- which was extremely disappointing.
    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded 2 days ago
    Alece, we are so sorry and just as disappointed that you had this experience. This is definitely not what an evening with us was supposed to be. Please email us at info@charliegittos so we can look into this further and try to make this better for you.

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  6. Angela

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorites! The food is absolutely delicious. I had chicken parm, toasted ravioli, and crème brûlée. My husband had the chicken Marsala.
    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded 2 days ago
    Thank you, Angela, for taking the time to share this review! We love being a spot you can count on for a delicious meal, and we’re already looking forward to your next visit.

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  7. Steve

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall, it was good. The server was nice but swamped so it took awhile to get menus and drinks. Chicken Marsala was average.
    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded 2 days ago
    Steve, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear your server was kind, though we’re sorry to learn that the wait for menus and drinks wasn’t as smooth as it should have been. We will be sure to let our team know your thoughts on the Chicken Marsala. We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide a five-star experience next time!

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  8. Nicole

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Charlie Gitto's on the Hill is a fantastic restaurant. From the moment we arrived, the staff was warm and friendly. We were super impressed with the lady who cleared our table. She told us how she learned English talking to customers! Welcome to America! The restaurant itself is lovely, with great ambiance, muted lighting, dark woods and beautiful cut glass windows separating the lovely rooms. The wine list was very good. I feel like I should have tried one of the Italian wines, but I saw my favorite Belle Glos pinot noir and couldn't resist. The food was spectacular. While I am not so sure about their claim to inventing fried ravioli, the fried ravioli tasted very good. The star of the dinner was the seafood! We shared the two seafood specials, a sea bass over risotto was buttery and melt in your mouth. The shrimp and lobster spaghetti was equally as spectacular, adding quite a bit of heat to a wine and butter sauce. The flavors were spot on. I was so disappointed that I didn't save room for dessert, but will remember next time. I don't get to St. Louis often, but I now have a favorite place. This may even be my new favorite restaurant anywhere!
    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for your thoughtful and kind words! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed your time with us, from the ambiance to the wine list and the seafood dishes. It’s always wonderful to hear that our team members, left a lasting impression—it means the world to us! We’re honored to be considered one of your favorite restaurants, and we can’t wait to welcome you back to try our desserts next time! Safe travels, and thank you for making Charlie Gitto’s part of your St. Louis experience

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  9. Chris

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Charlie Gittos and their staff never disappoint! Great as always!!
    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the kind words, Chris! We’re thrilled to hear we’ve continued to meet your expectations. It’s always a pleasure to have you, and we can’t wait to see you again soon!

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  10. Josh

    St. Louis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great dinner at Charlie Gitto's. Service and food was very good. You aren't going to find the $9.99 dinner special, but you are certainly going to get what you pay for. We had a great dinner.

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Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill' is rated 4.8 stars by 7141 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 81 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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