Best Romantic Restaurants in Des Peres

15 restaurants available nearby

1. Madrina

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Webster Groves

Booked 37 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!

2. Napoli 2

4.9

Exceptional(2752)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Chesterfield

Booked 30 times today

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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3. Sapore Italian Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(694)

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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4. Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'

4.8

Exceptional(7109)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • The Hill

Booked 79 times today

Charlie Gitto's On the Hill is a landmark for fine Italian dining in The Hill neighborhood of St. Louis.

5. Trattoria Toscana

4.8

Exceptional(503)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Sunset Hills

Booked 13 times today

A delightful dining experience awaits you at Trattoria Toscana fine Italian dining in St. Louis, Missouri. We are honored to have the culinary expertise of one of the finest chefs in the St. Louis area, Chef Tika. It has been said that Chef Tika cooks not with his hands but rather his heart. His specialties include Veal Milanese, Penne Bolognese, Chicken Al Vino Bianco and more. View our Lunch and Dinner menu and don't miss our Coupons and Specials for extra savings. We also offer an extensive Wine List from sweet to dry with whites and light to full bodied red wines.Enjoy your lunch or dinner in our casual, intimate dining room. It's perfect to relax with friends and family or for a romantic date. Let our highly skilled staff provide you with excellent food and service for a memorable dining experience. Reservations are recommended.

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6. Dominic's on the Hill

4.7

Exceptional(1103)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • The Hill

Booked 13 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. Truffles - St. Louis

4.8

Exceptional(1386)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Clayton

Booked 13 times today

"Truffles has always managed that elusive balance of refinement and relaxed casualness...” Sauce, 8/2011“This is a top-tier eatery. The kitchen is reinvigorated and inventive…” STL Magazine, 5/2011.Truffles strives to produce a menu that easily fuses rustic and contemporary American cooking. With simplicity and seasonality as our guide, house-made specialties such as pasta and salumi are prepared fresh every day and are complemented by choice selections of locally sourced and raised meats, seafood and inventive sides. The Truffles menu begins in the fields, rivers and farms of the Midwest and our award-winning wine list features wines from every corner of the earth. We bring the best flavors of the season direct to your plate.

8. Sam's Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(3360)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Affton

Booked 17 times today

Sam's Steakhouse is a hidden gem in St. Louis. We offer amazing steaks, wines to compliment any palate, desserts to appease any sweet tooth & top notch service.

9. Diego's Cantina

4.6

Exceptional(474)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • University City

Booked 9 times today

Diego's Cantina is a charming spot with an upscale approach to traditional Mexican cuisine. Reviews rave about the "best ambiance, romantic" and the "great atmosphere", making it an ideal choice for a date night. With its "cozy details", "greenery and twinkle lights", and "fresh flowers", it's the perfect blend of casual and beautiful. The staff is consistently praised for being "friendly" and "knowledgeable", adding to the overall romantic experience.

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10. Lorenzo's Trattoria

4.7

Exceptional(2289)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • The Hill

Booked 30 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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BarbaraVIP
St. Louis •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Chose to go to Napoli 2 with my business partner. She had never gone before. I have always had fantastic experiences so chose it for us to celebrate Christmas and a successful year at our company. Once again, Napoli2 more than delivered. Wonderful food, great service, lovely setting. Love everything about the restaurant.
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Napoli 2Price: Moderate• Italian• Chesterfield
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4.9
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Noah
St. Louis •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
An absolutely perfect evening at Charlie Gitto’s!! We were immediately greeted with fresh bread and water and overall, the service was attentive and fabulous. Our server Talitha (I cannot for the life of me remember her name exactly 😂) was phenomenal. She was very knowledgeable and gave plenty of insight on different dishes. For an appetizer, we tried the toasted ravioli which was truly heavenly. For our entrees, I ordered the lobster spaghetti special which was incredible and my partner ordered the seafood pasta. Overall, the experience was amazing and we will be returning.
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Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Price: Expensive• Italian• The Hill
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4.8
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DanielleVIP
St. Louis •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food was absolutely AMAZING! I started with grilled oysters that was so good I almost ate the shell! For dinner I got the Pollo Marsala with Brussels sprouts and fingerling potatoes...all very tasty! The check was literally falling off the bone! I also tried their espresso martini flight which is probably the best deal you can get! The amount of drink in the cocktail for flights was extremely satisfying. I loved that they all were unique but still very much an espresso martini. Unfortunately the dessert menu was underwhelming so I opted out. But that didn't even factor into my overall experience! I will be back!!!
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MadrinaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Webster Groves
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4.5
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Sherry
St. Louis •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Every experience there is better than the last. Very good, highly recommended!
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Trattoria ToscanaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Sunset Hills
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4.8
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AnnVIP
St. Louis •66 reviews
4.0
Dined on 19 Dec 2024
Excellent service. I ordered the chicken pollo and just a little heavier than I expected.
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Sapore Italian CafePrice: Moderate• Italian• Kirkwood
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4.7

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. Madrina

2. Napoli 2

3. Sapore Italian Cafe

4. Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'

5. Trattoria Toscana

6. Dominic's on the Hill

7. Truffles - St. Louis

8. Sam's Steakhouse

9. Diego's Cantina

10. Lorenzo's Trattoria

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