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IL Bel Lago - From the Hill, St. Louis, MO

IL Bel Lago - From the Hill

4.8
4.8
1607 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
8:30 pm
Booked 22 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for business meals
Il Bel Lago From The Hill. A fixture in St. Louis for 15 years now! Food is what makes an authentic restaurant great, and with its 50 years of experience from their Hill location Il Bel Lago has all the ingredients for excellence. You enter via the fountain plaza to find an open, airy lounge. Il Bel Lago is both elegant and comfortable with floor to ceiling wine racks and private dining spaces.
The Food here is as stunning as the décor. The Italian Cuisine is equal to the very best anywhere in St. Louis. Il Bel Lago's menu rates among the top Italian restaurants in St. Louis, as does the service. Come visit us and see for yourself.
Buon Appetito!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Vegetarian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (314) 994-1080
  • Website
    http://ilbellago.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Frank Gabriele
  • Private party facilities
    We can host your personal dinners, and we have private dining rooms to host any event. Let us take care of your next dining experience…we guarantee you will become a fan!
  • Location
    11631 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63141
  • Area
    Creve Coeur
  • Cross Street
    City Place Dr.
  • Parking details
    Surface parking immediately adjacent to the restaurant.
  • Entertainment
    Weekends Only live entertainment.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine

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Menu

Appetizers

  • House Made Dumpling NoodleUSD 7.50

    Miniature dumpling noodles finished with sherry cream Shitaki Mushrooms and ham.

    • Soup of the DayUSD 5.95

      • Smoked Salmon with Citrus VinaigretteUSD 10.95

        • Fried CalamariUSD 11.95

          • Smoke Salmon Goat Cheese FlatbreadUSD 11.95

            Salads

            • House SaladUSD 6.95

              • The FrancescoUSD 12.95

                Homegrown tomatoes and Bufala mozzarella layered between breaded eggplant topped with arugula and percorino in balsamic vinaigrette.

                • PanzanellaUSD 9.95

                  Mixed greens with tomatoes, toasted bread, red peppers, onions and Bufala Mozzarella.

                  • Classic CaesarUSD 9.00

                    • With SalmonUSD 12.95
                    • With ChickenUSD 11.95

                  • Grilled Flank Steak with Blue CheeseUSD 13.95

                    • Fried Calamari and Mesclun mixed greens in a Citrus VinaigretteUSD 12.95

                      Pizza

                      • Del Giorno

                        • Priced Daily

                      • MargaritaUSD 10.95

                        Sandwiches

                        • Turkey Bacon AvocadoUSD 10.95

                          Whole grain bread, apple-wood smoked bacon and herb mayonnaise.

                          • Roast BeefUSD 11.95

                            With provolone cheese, sweet onions, peppers and roasted garlic mayonnaise on caibatta bread.

                            • Roma BurgerUSD 9.95

                              With smoked Gouda cheese and caramelized onion.

                              • Tuna SaladUSD 10.95

                                • Classic ClubUSD 10.95

                                  • Bel Lago Chicken SandwichUSD 11.95

                                    Sautéed free range chicken with rosemary, mustard mayonnaise.

                                    Pasta & Risotto

                                    • Risotto of the Day

                                      • Priced Daily

                                    • Pasta of the Day

                                      • Priced Daily

                                    • Penne PrimaveraUSD 11.95

                                      Penne noodles in vegetable stock, pureed baby vegetables, light cream sauce, finished with toasted pine nutes.

                                      • Rigatoni OprahUSD 11.95

                                        Fresh tomato ricotta and pesto

                                        • Fusillo Quattro FormaggiUSD 11.95

                                          Parmigiano fontina, Gorgonzola & Romano cheeses with ham and peas in a cream sauce.

                                          • Bowtie SalmoneUSD 11.95

                                            Bowtie pasta with salmon smoked cream parmigiano.

                                            Entrees

                                            • Pesce of the Day

                                              • Priced Daily

                                            • Veal of the Day

                                              • Priced Daily

                                            • Involtini di PolloUSD 15.95

                                              Chicken breast rolled with prosciutto asiago cheese and spinach, dusted in bread crumbs, finished with shitaki, shallots and white wine sauce.

                                              Last updated: 1 February 2022

                                              What 1,607 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
                                              • 4.7Service
                                              • 4.8Ambience
                                              • 4.5Value

                                              Noise • Moderate

                                              Loved For

                                              • St. Louis

                                                Best Overall

                                              • St. Louis

                                                Best Ambience

                                              • St. Louis

                                                Italian

                                              • Midtown

                                                Best Overall

                                              • Midtown

                                                Best Food

                                              • Midtown

                                                Best Service

                                              • Midtown

                                                Best Ambience

                                              • Midtown

                                                Best Value

                                              • Midtown

                                                Great for fine wines

                                              • Midtown

                                                Great for outdoor dining

                                              • Midtown

                                                Romantic

                                              • Midtown

                                                Good for special occasions

                                              • Midtown

                                                Lively

                                              Review summary

                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                              IL Bel Lago - From the Hill offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "amazing food," attentive service, and a "comfortable and relaxing vibe." Guests rave about the sea bass and veal dishes, while the ambiance is enhanced by charming decor. Attentive staff and memorable meals make it a top choice in St. Louis.

                                              1,607 Reviews

                                              1. David

                                                St. Louis

                                                6 reviews

                                                vip
                                                5.0

                                                6 reviews

                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                The Gabriel family always exceeds expectations, from the food to the service to the ambiance. No finer Italian restaurant in St. Louis.

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                                              2. Fred

                                                New Orleans

                                                30 reviews

                                                vip
                                                5.0

                                                30 reviews

                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Wonderful dining experience Great food and service

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                                              3. Pati

                                                St. Louis

                                                40 reviews

                                                vip
                                                5.0

                                                40 reviews

                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Consistently fantastic food and service. My hidden treasure!

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                                              4. Dana

                                                St. Louis

                                                7 reviews

                                                4.0

                                                7 reviews

                                                Dined on 17 November 2024

                                                1. Overall 4
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 3
                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                If you’re in the mood for a delicious, Italian meal, this place is definitely worth a visit. Just be prepared for a slightly bumpy service experience, though it’s certainly not enough to detract from the overall enjoyment of the meal. Definitely will be back for the food alone!

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                                              5. Guido

                                                St. Louis

                                                36 reviews

                                                vip
                                                5.0

                                                36 reviews

                                                Dined on 8 November 2024

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Really nice restaurant with incredible food. Food beautifully presented and flavorful. Prime strip was as good as I have had. Wife had risotto, she loved it. Ask for corner booth.

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                                              6. Roberto

                                                St. Louis

                                                91 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                91 reviews

                                                Dined on 8 November 2024

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                It was our 25th anniversary and we had such a beautiful evening. It’s such a beautiful restaurant. We started with the Amatriciana. It was so delicious that I ate slowly to savor every bite. We split the Sea Bass it was the best dish I have ever had. It was a beautiful evening. I highly recommend Il Bel Lago for that special evening.

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                                              7. Pati

                                                St. Louis

                                                40 reviews

                                                vip
                                                5.0

                                                40 reviews

                                                Dined on 7 November 2024

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Another great meal...they never fail me! Variety!

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                                              8. Tom

                                                St. Louis

                                                6 reviews

                                                3.0

                                                6 reviews

                                                Dined on 7 November 2024

                                                1. Overall 3
                                                2. Food 3
                                                3. Service 2
                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                Updated Review 11/18/2024: I received a phone call from Carmelo, one of the owners, within 40 minutes of my review. He explained the situation regarding the service level, bad night for our server, but Carmelo said it should not have happened. I agreed. He promptly asked if he could offer a refund or gift card regardless if I returned to their restaurant. I provided my CC info and received a refund for my dinner within a week of our conversation. This says a lot about the restaurant and their character. Since I gave glowing review for our first visit, it is safe to say this was not the norm. We appreciated the gesture. 11/6/2024: Not happy with our experience. First visit was very nice, which prompted our decision to return for our 25th Anniversary. We will not return. Bar was loud, not because people but from the constant banging of bottles, refrigerator doors and other things. The bartender works very hard, but think the noise level could be reduced even if they are showing how hard they are working. The host new it was our 25th anniversary and we did get a booth as we had requested, but apparently the waiter was not informed. When he arrived, he noticed I had a drink and that my wife had ordered a bottle of wine from the bar. It was not her intention, but at $28 a glass for wine, it made more sense to buy the bottle. The waiter looked to be agitated, as if he was not happy he would not be making his tip on the drinks. Not a good way to start. He was disinterested the rest of the meal, as if he had other places to be. It was 7:30 not like we arrived at 9pm. Food was fine, but due to the experience, we wrapped up our dinner and left. The whole experience felt like I was in my 20's again at a nice restaurant with a staff that felt I was too young to be able to afford the dinner.

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                                              9. Debbie

                                                New York City

                                                27 reviews

                                                vip
                                                5.0

                                                27 reviews

                                                Dined on 27 October 2024

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                First time and will definitely not be our last. Enjoyed having a tablecloth and nice china in an attract room. Food was delicious and very good wine list.

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                                              10. jen

                                                Portland

                                                2 reviews

                                                4.0

                                                2 reviews

                                                Dined on 26 October 2024

                                                1. Overall 4
                                                2. Food 3
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Seafood risotto was not a good dish tonight. My friend and I both ordered it. It tasted like bad fish.

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                                              FAQs

                                              IL Bel Lago - From the Hill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (314) 994-1080.

                                              IL Bel Lago - From the Hill is rated 4.8 stars by 1607 OpenTable diners.

                                              Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                              Make a booking

                                              2 people
                                              8:30 pm
                                              Booked 22 times today

                                              Order delivery or takeout

                                              Google Map for IL Bel Lago - From the Hill

                                              11631 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63141

                                              Additional information

                                              • Cross Street
                                                City Place Dr.
                                              • Area
                                                Creve Coeur
                                              • Hours of Operation
                                                Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
                                              • Price
                                                $30 and under
                                              • Cuisines
                                                Italian, Contemporary Italian, Vegetarian
                                              • Dining style
                                                Casual Elegant
                                              • Dress code
                                                Casual Dress
                                              • Parking details
                                                Surface parking immediately adjacent to the restaurant.
                                              • Payment Options
                                                AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                              • Executive Chef
                                                Frank Gabriele
                                              • Entertainment
                                                Weekends Only live entertainment.
                                              • Additional
                                                Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine
                                              • Website
                                                http://ilbellago.com/
                                              • Phone number
                                                (314) 994-1080
                                              • Private party facilities
                                                We can host your personal dinners, and we have private dining rooms to host any event. Let us take care of your next dining experience…we guarantee you will become a fan!

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