Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in St. Louis

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Del Pietro's

4.9

4.9 (1069)

$30 and under

Italian

Richmond Heights

About the restaurant

Del Pietro's is a casual affordable Italian restaurant serving fresh pastas, pizza, salads, antipasti, entrees, local beers, and a diverse wine list.

Top review

TK719

Dined 3 days ago

Lovely dinner at Del Pietro’s. Delicious Caesar salad, seafood pasta and tiramisu at very reasonable prices. My server Jack was just outstanding. So sad that they will be closing at the end of the year.

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Popular dish

Lasagna

Piazza Messina

4.9

4.9 (340)

$30 and under

Italian

Cottleville

About the restaurant

Piazza Messina is a premier lakeside event venue in cozy Cottleville, Missouri that also offers unique dining options for small groups throughout the week. "Sips" is open on Wed, Thurs, and Sundays, offering casual dining and drinks - the perfect way to unwind with family and friends. An exciting bistro menu features hearty sandwiches, flatbreads, unique salads, and shareables along with weekly chef's specials from 4-8 pm. Our Brunch menu is offered Sundays from 10 am - 1 pm - there's something for everyone! And don't let our Italian name fool you - we love to explore cuisines which you'll see in our weekly specials. Check our website and follow us on social media for live entertainment, food specials, and our bartenders' latest creations!

Brunch Menu: 10:00 - 1:00 Sunday
Sunday Sips: 11:30 - 4:00 p.m. with live music, Bistro Menu, and weekly food/drink specials
Sunset Sips: Wednesday and Thursday 4-8 p.m. (bar/food specials, wine features, theme nights, and live entertainment)

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Lisa

Dined 6 days ago

We attended Breakfast with Santa at Piazza Messina. The ambience was beautifully decorated for Christmas. The buffet food was very good and service was excellent!

Stone Turtle

4.8

4.8 (1145)

$30 and under

American

St. Louis

About the restaurant

Stone Turtle is an American Restaurant and Whiskey Bar located in the heart of Dogtown, Saint Louis, just south of Turtle Park.

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Angela

Dined 2 days ago

I fell upon this place on accident and I am so glad I did. My husband and I ordered the Tiger Roll for an appetizer and is so wonderful!! We then split 2 meals, Brisket Dip and Pork chop. We could only eat half of our halves, but man was it phenomenal!!! Our waitress was super attentive and nice. The atmosphere was relaxing and welcoming. We will definitely be back!

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Spiro's - Chesterfield

4.8

4.8 (2035)

$30 and under

European

Chesterfield

About the restaurant

Dine in with Spiro’s and enjoy an unforgettable dining experience unique and unparalleled to any other restaurant in the Saint Louis area. Whether you are trying our classic and remastered Mediterranean dishes or our American fare seafood, steaks and pastas, your experience will be memorable and will leave you wanting to share your experience with your friends and family.

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PaulaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The food was delicious and the server was very friendly and efficient. The prices are reasonable, and if you order before 6:30, they have happy hour dinner prices that are exceptional. Highly recommend!

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Popular dish

Prime Rib

Il Palato

4.9

4.9 (632)

$30 and under

Italian

Clayton

About the restaurant

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.

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Tom

Dined 7 days ago

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.

Acero

4.9

4.9 (2735)

$31 to $50

Italian

Maplewood

About the restaurant

Rustic Italian cuisine in the heart of Maplewood that features fresh ingredients from local farmers as well as an all Italian wine list.

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Travis

Dined 3 days ago

Acero made for a perfect anniversary dinner for a couple from out of town. They offered us complimentary sparkling wine and even had our menus printed with a congratulations. Everything was fantastic but the egg raviolo is not to be missed. Our waiter Simon made it a wonderful experience.

Napoli 3

4.9

4.9 (2021)

$30 and under

Italian

St. Charles

About the restaurant

Café Napoli is a family owned restaurant, established in 1989 by Tony and Kathy Pietoso. Quickly becoming a success, they moved the small basement restaurant to a larger location at the corner of Forsyth and Bemiston in the heart of Clayton. In 2003, sons Ande and Kye expanded their family restaurant by adding Bar Napoli, a swank cocktail lounge. A few years later, Napoli Reserve was added onto Bar Napoli allowing for private event space and an additional bar and lounge for the weekends. After years of a flourishing business, Kathy and Tony decided to take their ventures West to Town and Country where they opened their second location, Napoli2, managed by Ande. Kye has taken the reigns from his father and is now the front man for the 8,000 square foot establishment in Clayton. Café Napoli and Bar Napoli have recently undergone a face lift inside and out. Inside the kitchen, Executive Chef from Napoli2 Jon Berger was recently added to the team, bringing fresh ideas and innovation to the regional Italian specialties.

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Kelli

Dined 5 days ago

Jen was very knowledgeable on the menu. She was able to guide us and help us find the perfect pasta.

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4.9

4.9 (2747)

$30 and under

Italian

Chesterfield

About the restaurant

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Kenneth

Dined 2 days ago

Pancetta wrapped shrimp in spicy lemoncello sauce was AMAZING!!!...

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4.8

4.8 (1105)

$30 and under

American

St. Louis

About the restaurant

Looking for a unique place to dine! Come enjoy the haunted historic Lemp Mansion. We offer a variety of dishes, from Beef Wellington to Eggplant Parmesan. Make sure to save room for a delicious Bananas Foster or Cherries Jubilee, our flaming desserts prepared table-side. On Sundays, we serve Family-Style Chicken Dinner, all you care to eat!
After lunch or dinner take a wander around the main floor. There are many beautiful aspects to see, from the hand painted ceiling in the Parlor to the original vault doors leading into our museum & gift shop. The Lemp mansion was originally the home of the biggest beer barons of their time.
The Lemp Mansion Restaurant has been open for 41 years! Come see why we are "famous from ghost to ghost!"
For more information visit us at lempmansion.com

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 1 day ago

Wonderful evening. Meatloaf fantastic, Penne con Broccoli great and my husband said the white chicken chili was the best he’s ever had. We have been long time patrons of The Lemp and are so happy it’s still going strong!!

Bella Vino

4.8

4.8 (723)

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

St. Charles

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of Historic Old Town St. Charles, Bella Vino Wine Bar and Tapas provides the perfect combination of high end wines, variety of elaborate tapas options, including fresh local cheeses and ingredients, house-made pasta and flatbreads and many more! Bella Vino offers superb hospitality to all guests, always going above and beyond to enhance the experience. Quality of our service and product is of the upmost importance combined with an extraordinary atmosphere. Bella Vino prides itself on preparing fresh, tasteful food daily, along with an exquisite wine selection and unique cocktail menu. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Tricia

Dined 3 days ago

I came here on a Tuesday night with some friends. We sat on the third floor, which was full, but not packed. It was quiet when I got there at 6 PM and I was concerned we would be too loud for the room. But the volume of the room matched our volume by the time we left. The wait staff was very attentive and helpful. They came by when we needed them, but weren’t constantly there. And the food here is excellent; I don’t think you can order a bad dish here. We started our drinks with a wine flight, and really liked the red blend best. It was an excellent dinner overall.

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Bella Bonfire

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Chef's Charcuterie Board

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