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1. Brasserie by Niche
4.8
Exceptional(4149)
Price: Moderate
• French • St. Louis
Booked 40 times today
Brasserie by Niche is located in the Central West End. We are open for dine-in, to-go, and delivery.
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2. Lorenzo's Trattoria
4.7
Exceptional(2287)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • The Hill
Booked 36 times today
Lorenzo’s features Northern Italian fare with a touch of contemporary flavor. Look to our menu for some of the classics as well as some modern Italian cuisine less prevalent on The Hill. Look forward to experiencing the authentic house-made gnocchi and risottos; or our signature dish, braised Ossobuco; our guests' ever favorite, Chicken Spedini; or a couple of the staff favorites, the Grilled Barramundi or Fabulous Veal Picatta. At Lorenzo's the atmosphere is classy and laid-back. It is the type of restaurant where you can have a nice business dinner or enjoy a meal with the family. We offer two beautiful private rooms, The Boardroom, which seats up to 14 or The Chefs Table which seats up to 8. You may choose to enjoy our patio on a beautiful day and savor one of the great Italian wines off our extensive wine menu. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable no matter what meal or day you visit. We look forward to showing you all we can offer at Lorenzo's Trattoria.
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3. Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'
4.8
Exceptional(7099)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • The Hill
Booked 50 times today
Charlie Gitto's On the Hill is a landmark for fine Italian dining in The Hill neighborhood of St. Louis.
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4. Rigazzis
4.1
Excellent(25)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • The Hill
Booked 20 times today
At Rigazzi’s, our mission is simple – to consistently deliver an authentic taste of Italy in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. We are dedicated to preserving the rich culinary traditions of Historic Hill, striving to be the premier destination for genuine Italian-American dining in St. Louis. We are the oldest restaurant on The Hill, join us for a timeless experience!We aim to create memorable dining experiences, where each visit to Rigazzi’s is a journey through timeless flavors. We invite you to join us on this culinary adventure, as we continue to be a cornerstone of Historic Hill, offering the simple pleasures of good food and good company.
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5. Bar Italia Ristorante
4.5
Awesome(973)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Central West End
Booked 6 times today
For authentic Italian cuisine come join us at Bar Italia Ristorante! Join us in the heart of the Central West End, but feel like you're in Italy! We serve upscale Italian unlike anything else you've had in Saint Louis. We promise a dining experience you're sure to remember! Parties over 6 guests will receive one check so we can make sure your party receives exceptional service as well as our other guests.
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6. Dominic's on the Hill
4.7
Exceptional(1100)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • The Hill
Booked 4 times today
Dominic and Jackie Galati purchased Dominic's on the Hill in 1971 and moved in above the restaurant. Within two years, Dominic began winning national awards and has continued to do so for the last 40 years. This is an exceptional restaurant with fine Italian cuisine, professional, friendly service, & an extensive wine list. Dominic oversees the kitchen,and the menu includes fresh seafood, veal, tenderloin, lamb, and many other choices. The restaurant has a Florentine atmosphere, with low lighting, white tablecloths, & classic oil paintings. Dominic's has been honored by DIRONA, 2001 Restaurant Hall of Fame, 1999 International Award of Excellence, The Epicurean Award & was voted one of the two best Italian Restaurants in the country by Conde Nast Traveller. The second floor of the restaurant is available for private parties of 15-65. Please call for details. Smaller parties up to 18 people can be accommodated downstairs as well as larger parties up to 150.
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7. Guido's Pizza and Tapas
4.7
Exceptional(659)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • The Hill
Booked 15 times today
Serving a "Taste of Spain in The Middle of Italy" Family owned and operated Guido"s has both Spanish and Italian cuisine. We offer everything from Homemade Sangria to tapas and paella as well as the areas best thin crust pizza. Open seven days a week for both lunch and dinner. We also have carry out, delivery and catering available.
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8. Acero
4.9
Exceptional(2735)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Maplewood
Booked 14 times today
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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9. The Preston
4.4
Awesome(241)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary French • Central West End
Booked 12 times today
Located in the historic Chase Park Plaza anchored in the vibrant Central West End, the venue combines cozy/chic design elements with urban vintage charm, all in a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere. Offering a modern twist on French cuisine, craft cocktails, curated wine list and an intriguing beer selection.
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10. Del Pietro's
4.9
Exceptional(1070)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Richmond Heights
Booked 2 times today
Del Pietro's is a casual affordable Italian restaurant serving fresh pastas, pizza, salads, antipasti, entrees, local beers, and a diverse wine list.

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  • Neal
    Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Another perfect evening. For the appetizer, we went with the Arancini. Light and delicious. The salads were great. House made croutons and dressing were delicious. For entrees, we enjoyed the Veal Parmigiana and Chicken Marsala. Each couldn’t have been better. Full of flavor, perfect portion size. I want to highlight the Gnocchi with the cheese sauce I had on the side. This was heavenly…light but bursting with flavor. Wouldn’t change a thing. 10/10!
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    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Price: Expensive• Italian• The Hill
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    4.8
  • Emily
    St. Louis •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    The experience was wonderful from start to finish! The server was welcoming & quick to get our drinks. We had several starters which were great. Cannot miss the French onion soup. We had burgers & a steak. The pommes frites are outstanding...a treat! Overall one of our favorite spots to dine with great cocktails & wine list.
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    Brasserie by NichePrice: Moderate• French• St. Louis
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    4.8
  • Sam
    St. Louis •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Great date night dinner choice. We had never been to this restaurant and so I picked it based on reviews and the menu. The food and service were excellent. We had the beef medallions and the tortellini. Both were very well prepared and delicious. The arancini was amazing and not like any that I have previously eaten. Finally, the tiramisu shined! I definitely recommend and will be back.
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    Lorenzo's TrattoriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• The Hill
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    4.7
  • David
    St. Louis •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 29 Nov 2024
    I love this place. The food and selection are great and taste even better. Never has a service problem.
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    RigazzisPrice: Moderate• Italian• The Hill
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    4.1
  • DavidVIP
    St. Louis •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 24 Nov 2024
    Very good food and service in a relaxing atmosphere.
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    Bar Italia RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Central West End
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    4.5

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