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.
Valet parking on weekends. Street parking also available every night.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Pawel Ziarko
Menu
Appetizer
Tenderloin CarpaccioUS$13.50
Scottish Smoked SalmonUS$12.50
Steak Alla TartaraUS$13.50
Artichoke with Shrimp and SpinachUS$9.50
Oysters RockefellerUS$12.50
Mussles in White Wine and Fresh TomatoUS$12.50
Calamari FrittiUS$12.50
Snails with ArtichokesUS$12.50
Shrimp All'ItalianaUS$12.50
Cannelloni Alla RomanaUS$8.00
Eggplant Alla ParmigianaUS$8.00
Caponata of EggplantUS$7.50
Grilled Peppers, Mozzarella & AnchoviesUS$9.00
Antipasto ItalianoUS$12.00
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms & SalsicciaUS$11.00
Soup of the DayUS$6.00
Pasta
Pappardelle Alla BologneseUS$23.00
Tortellini Alla FiorentinaUS$23.00
Capellini PrimaveraUS$21.00
Ravioli Di Ricotta Alla MarinaraUS$18.00
Linguine with Fresh ClamsUS$25.00
Rigatoni AmatricianaUS$22.00
Risotto with LobsterUS$32.00
Farfalle Al SalmoneUS$24.00
Penne Alla CarbonaraUS$21.00
Linguine con PesceUS$29.00
Insalata
Dominic'sUS$7.00
Spinach, Avacado, Roquefort and BaconUS$8.25
Fresh Tomato, Mozzarella and AnchoviesUS$7.25
CaesarUS$7.75
Pesce
Scampi Alla GrigliaUS$27.00
Lobster Alla GustaUS$39.00
Lobster PicanteUS$39.00
Salmon with Shrimp SauceUS$27.00
Zuppa Di PesceUS$29.00
Sea Scallops with Dill SauceUS$28.00
Dover Sole AlmondineUS$39.00
Pollo
Breast of Chicken Alla ParmigianoUS$24.00
Breast of Chicken Alla RomanaUS$24.00
Breast of Chicken MarsalaUS$24.00
Breast of Chicken SpiedinoUS$24.00
Vitello
Veal Al Limone with Capers & MushroomsUS$29.00
Veal Osso Buco with RisottoUS$39.00
Veal with Fontina and MushroomsUS$29.00
Veal T-Bone Chop with Wild Mushroom SauceUS$39.00
Veal Milanese with SpinachUS$29.00
Veal Crema with ArtichokesUS$29.00
Carne
Beef Tenderloin Spiedino Wild RiceUS$27.00
Sirloin alla SicilianaUS$38.00
Beef Tenderloin RossiniUS$37.00
Rack of LambUS$39.00
Double Pork Chop with Caramelized OnionsUS$31.00
Contorni
SpinachUS$7.00
EscarolUS$7.00
AsparagusUS$7.00
What 1,128 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
St. Louis
Best Ambience
St. Louis
Romantic
St. Louis
Good for special occasions
St. Louis
Italian
Downtown
Best Overall
Downtown
Best Food
Downtown
Best Service
Downtown
Best Ambience
Downtown
Best Value
Downtown
Great for fine wines
Downtown
Romantic
Downtown
Good for special occasions
Review summary
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Dominic's on the Hill offers a "welcoming" Italian dining experience with "amazing food" and "exceptional service." The restaurant's "romantic ambiance" and "traditional fine dining" appeal to both locals and visitors. Guests often enjoy personal interactions with Dominic himself, enhancing the "memorable" and "family-like" atmosphere.
1,128 Reviews
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Such a lovely experience. Old-school service like no one does anymore. So attentive. So professional. Mr Dominic himself came to greet every table, and even sang to a woman for her birthday, in Italian. Great Cesar salad, Arancini appetizer, linguine with clams, veal cannelloni (husband loved this), limoncello martini, and DELICIOUS chocolate martini (no cream version). Perfect elegant anniversary dinner out. Can’t wait to go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
Overall 2
Food 2
Service 2
Ambience 1
When you walk in no hostess to greet you. Someone from bar came to ask what we needed after about 4-5 minutes of just waiting. Environment is old and outdated. Food was below average compared to a Kemoll’s or Tony’s in St. Louis. We were striving to find a place we could go regularly since those 2 restaurants no longer operate. Unfortunately, this missed the mark by a great margin. Everyone seemed to be just going through the motions, extremely stoic feeling. Old and tradition are likely operational buzzwords. Disappointed because we had higher expectations.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
St. Louis10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Old school. One of the finests restaurants in the city.
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Marsha VIP
St. Louis11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Our server Josh made our meal so relaxing. And Dominic made it so special with a song. It always is nice when the owner appreciates your business.
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Faith
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Didn’t disappoint! Such an amazing experience!! The service was fantastic! Food was so amazing! You must get their Veal! And the crème brûlée was outstanding! Also the restaurant is stunning! It is a must!
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Douglas
St. Louis10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Absolutely outstanding! From the moment you walk in you are made to feel like a special guest. The wine list is outstanding with something for everyone. The menu featured some old school Italian favorites, but they took them up to whole new level. But it doesn’t stop as they are also include innovative dishes that are prepared with such care. The table side final presentation is so impressive. You must save room for dessert. Jackie’s Special Dessert should not be missed. Fantastic evening!
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Matt
Kansas City14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Dominic’s never disappoints. Elegant service, food, and atmosphere. The dress code is very much appreciated. Dominic himself visiting the guest to make sure their experience is the outstanding sets the dining over the top. This is our family’s go to when visiting St. Louis.
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Kristine
St. Louis5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Everything was great. Noise is high when sitting next to two other tables with two people each. You can't have conversation because you only hear their conversations going on. Other then that, it was a great experience. Just not able to have our own conversations due to being so close and others listening or being over powered with conversations a foot next to us.
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KEVIN VIP
St. Louis23 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Another great meal! Dominic's never disappoints. Old school greatness! One of our favorite places!
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Joyce VIP
St. Louis41 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 2
Ambience 5
Food & ambiance were wonderful. Service was just average . Waiter didn’t even ask if we wanted coffee or dessert.
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