Best Authentic Restaurants in Ballwin

13 restaurants available nearby

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1. John Mineo's Italian

4.7

Exceptional(23)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Town and Country

Booked 7 times today

John Mineo's Italian Restaurant in Town and Country, Missouri, stands as an iconic establishment in Saint Louis, boasting a rich history of over 50 years. Renowned for its upscale classic Italian cuisine, the restaurant prides itself on delivering a memorable dining experience. Specializing in the freshest seafood and a delectable assortment of homemade pastas, John Mineo's reflects a commitment to culinary excellence. What sets it apart is the attention to detail, including elaborate tableside presentations—a rare and delightful touch in an era where few restaurants emphasize such personalized service. This dedication to tradition and quality has made John Mineo's a cherished destination for those seeking a taste of timeless Italian culinary craftsmanship in the heart of Missouri.

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2. Napoli Bros. Pizza and Pasta

4.7

Exceptional(195)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Chesterfield

Booked 38 times today

"Indulge in traditional Italian flavors at Napoli Bros. Restaurant. Experience the essence of Napoli through our authentic dishes. Buon appetito!"

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3. Buzzetta’s Italian Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(74)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Chesterfield

Booked 16 times today

Executive Chef Lia Buzzetta and her son Tony bring a lifetime of experience and authentic flavor directly from Palermo, Sicily to Chesterfield, MO. With over 40 years experience operating some of the finest restaurants in St. Louis, Lia and Tony are excited to bring their newest creation to life.

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4. IL Bel Lago - From the Hill

4.8

Exceptional(1623)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Creve Coeur

Booked 26 times today

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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5. Clover and the Bee

4.8

Exceptional(17)

Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Webster Groves

Booked 2 times today

A neighborhood café and wine bar from the people behind Olive + Oak, bringing you food & wine that is fresh, casual, and simple. A place where the service is efficient and the hospitality is heartfelt. We open early offering fresh baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, and a seasonal breakfast menu. Our lunch menu features sandwiches, soups, and fresh salads. We open Thursday-Saturday evenings featuring an evolving menu of seasonal small plates from Executive Chef Mike Risk paired with wines that have been thoughtfully sourced to showcase the people that make them and the places they are from. A thoughtful list of local beer, cocktails and NA beverages are available to enjoy as well.Authentic. Unpretentious. Delicious.Walk in only for breakfast and lunch. Reservations recommended for dinner.

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6. Addie's Thai House

4.6

Exceptional(500)

Price: Moderate

• Thai • Chesterfield

Booked 4 times today

Addie's Thai House is an authentic Thai restaurant as it serves delicious Thai cuisine and has a distinctive ambiance. The restaurant is praised for its 'excellent food', 'great service' and 'nice decor'. Reviewers often mention the 'fresh and delicious' food, 'great ambiance' and 'excellent service'. The Thai costumed servers and the 'beautiful white table cloth atmosphere' are also mentioned in the reviews, adding to its authentic Thai feel.

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7. Brio Italian Grille - St. Louis - Frontenac

4.3

Awesome(3808)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Frontenac

Booked 88 times today

Brio Frontenac is a premier Tuscan-inspired Italian restaurant in St. Louis, MO serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine, luxury wines & cocktails-our specialties include premium quality steaks, chops, seafood, made-to-order pasta and flatbreads. If you're looking for the best holiday party venue or restaurant for Thanksgiving, Brio offers easy reservations and catering services to make your event special. Whether dining in or ordering online, Brio Frontenac is the place to eat in St. Louis, MO for great Italian cuisine. Visit us today-reserve your table or order online!

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8. Sapore Italian Cafe

4.8

Exceptional(692)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Kirkwood

Booked 4 times today

When I opened my doors in July of 2009, I committed to serving the freshest Italian dishes made from local and seasonal ingredients. I learned early the heart of Italian cooking is the flavor…or sapore. My school of teaching was from the best; my Nonna Elena and Mother Lia. Their philosophy has been carried on in my style of cooking: use simple ingredients and the food will speak for its self. Classic Italian dishes grace the menu but are personalized with my unique touch. Quality and consistency is what you will find with each dish. I would never serve anything short of that. So whether you are looking for a memorable night out or a glass of wine with friends, I am glad that you have chosen Sapore. As in true Italian tradition, I enjoy bringing people together through food. Ciao –

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9. Spiro's - Chesterfield

4.8

Exceptional(2038)

Price: Moderate

• European • Chesterfield

Booked 34 times today

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.

10. Madrina

4.5

Awesome(383)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Webster Groves

Booked 27 times today

An intimate venue in the heart of Old Webster Groves, the Madrina team is ready take our guests back to a time where dining out was a cherished experience shared by family and friends. We are proud to showcase our Italian heritage and love for human connection through a menu carefully curated by Chef Max Crask and owners Frank Romano and Stanley Browne. We are so excited to have you!

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scottVIP
St. Louis •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our server, Rachel was spectacular very attentive and on time with everything. My wife loved her pasta, vodka Al forno, Thought it had a little too much cheese, and not enough sauce, other than that it was great. I had the seafood pasta special very good but not enough seafood in my opinion only five clams and five shrimp. The coal fired bread service was excellent butter was spectacular. Table next to us had a couple of pizzas. They looked phenomenal. We will definitely be back
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Napoli Bros. Pizza and PastaPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Chesterfield
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4.7
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CarolineVIP
St. Louis •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food was amazing. Server was super nice but extremely slow. Did not check back at all. But we still enjoyed our dinner.
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Buzzetta’s Italian CafePrice: Moderate• Italian• Chesterfield
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4.7
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kimVIP
St. Louis •52 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We always enjoy dining here and once again did not disappoint. To begin with the do have good happy hour special in the bar. Keep that in mind. Dinner was great service & food. Loved the lasagna and we had the sea bass special. It was great but for $70 I would suggest asking the price of the special before ordering. Or the waiter could have shared that info. Regardless, we love dining out for nice food $ service. We prefer dining here rather that Bristol’s.
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IL Bel Lago - From the HillPrice: Moderate• Italian• Creve Coeur
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4.8
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Michaela
St. Louis •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We love their Holiday bar and can’t wait to go next year!
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Clover and the BeePrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Webster Groves
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4.8
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RogerVIP
Kansas City •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 Dec 2024
My husband always gets the chicken parmigiana and I always get the lobster ravioli. Both dishes are delicious. We have tried other dishes and I must say everything is delicious.
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John Mineo's ItalianPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Town and Country
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4.7

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13 restaurants available nearby

1. John Mineo's Italian

2. Napoli Bros. Pizza and Pasta

3. Buzzetta’s Italian Cafe

4. IL Bel Lago - From the Hill

5. Clover and the Bee

6. Addie's Thai House

7. Brio Italian Grille - St. Louis - Frontenac

8. Sapore Italian Cafe

9. Spiro's - Chesterfield

10. Madrina

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