Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Southwest Garden

35 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill' restaurant

1. Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'

4.8

Exceptional(7125)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • The Hill

Booked 65 times today

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

2. Olive + Oak

4.8

Exceptional(1367)

Price: Expensive

• American • St. Louis

Booked 93 times today

VIEW TODAY'S MENU HERE https://indd.adobe.com/view/4f193613-6d68-4eef-9d3c-177c76a63667. We set out to create a fun, lively, and approachable restaurant and bar in our own back yard — a friendly, bustling neighborhood spot where the very best in food and drink would be served in a welcoming setting. We are looking at every single detail to make sure that Olive+Oak will be the perfect place to enjoy great wine, craft beer, well made drinks and thoughtful, ingredient driven food with friends and family.

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3. Lorenzo's Trattoria

4.7

Exceptional(2295)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • The Hill

Booked 11 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.

4. Acero

4.9

Exceptional(2748)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Maplewood

Booked 39 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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5. Dominic's on the Hill

4.8

Exceptional(1111)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • The Hill

Booked 11 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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6. Brasserie by Niche

4.8

Exceptional(4169)

Price: Moderate

• French • St. Louis

Booked 87 times today

Brasserie by Niche is a popular choice for special occasions. As one reviewer puts it, it's a 'superb experience' and 'one of our go to choices for a special evening'. The restaurant is known for its 'intimate ambiance' and 'consistently delicious food' that reminds guests of their time in France. The service is also highly praised, with complimentary champagne and desserts for anniversaries.

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7. 801 Chophouse - St. Louis

4.7

Exceptional(3509)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Clayton

Booked 58 times today

801 Chophouse at The Crescent is just minutes away from the heart of the Clayton business district in the heart of St. Louis. We combine the upscale atmosphere of intimate 1920s New York steakhouses with the vibrant downtown atmosphere of St. Louis. We are proud to offer a variety of different unique menu combinations for you to enjoy; using only the finest USDA prime steak, an award-winning wine list, exclusive bourbons and scotches, and a daily fresh sheet, you're sure to have an experience you won't forget. 801 Chophouse offers private dining rooms and an exceptional wine list. Book your reservation online today!

8. Café Napoli

4.9

Exceptional(2254)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Clayton

Booked 50 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.

9. Herbie's

4.4

Awesome(2404)

Price: Moderate

• American • Clayton

Booked 12 times today

Herbie's is an American restaurant and bar inspired by the food & atmosphere of the French bistro as well as the cuisines of Italy, Asia, and the coastal American South. Our focus is on seasonal dishes with local ingredients, featuring rotating menus and daily specials with something to satisfy every palate. Renowned for our welcoming hospitality and gorgeous dining rooms & patios, we strive to make every guest feel at home, whether here for a business meeting, an intimate dinner, or any other occasion! We accept reservations online & over the phone. For parties larger than 6 guests, please email reservations@herbies.com with your name, party size, date, time, phone number, and any additional requests.To book an event, private room, or catering, please visit our website Herbies.com/private-events and fill out a contact form & a member of our team will respond promptly!We look forward to serving you soon!

10. The Crossing

4.9

Exceptional(2559)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Clayton

Booked 45 times today

Featuring local "farm to table" cuisine using a breadth of farmers in the Missouri and Illinois communities. When asked to define of The Crossing, Owner/Executive Chef Jim Fiala often says that he is a chef that buys locally whenever possible and cooks as any French and/or Italian chef would given the ingredients sourced. Joining Jim is Chef Thu Rein Oo who brings passion and years of experience to the kitchen. Our food is fresh, organic (whenever possible), seasonal and by design very simple. The Crossing stays true to classic techniques and the chefs love showing off their skills and passion for elegant food.

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Laura
Denver / Colorado •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food and service were excellent. Menu choices made it hard to decide what order. Eventually decided on the sea bass special and was delicious. More food than I could eat in one sitting. Cesar salad and cannoli for dessert made for a perfect dinner.
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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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Marco
St. Louis •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Had the tasting menu and it was great as well as the service. Acero never disappoints.
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AceroPrice: Expensive• Italian• Maplewood
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4.9
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Valerie
St. Louis •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had an incredible dining experience! Justin was super thoughtful. He knew we were splitting one of the meals and had the kitchen do two separate plates. He brought out a special drink for our 21yo birthday as well as let them pick a dessert! We love Olive + Oak! Justin was the perfect server for us!
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Olive + OakPrice: Expensive• American• St. Louis
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4.8
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JudithVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 Jan 2025
We arrived, a party of 7, 3 adults and 4 children 7 and under. They were absolutely wonderful. The food was delicious and the service incomparable Excellent restaurant
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Dominic's on the HillPrice: Expensive• Italian• The Hill
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4.8
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Levi
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined on 30 Dec 2024
A wonderful dinner. We had reservations and we arrived 10 minutes prior to our time We were seated before our reserved time and nothing disappointed, even through dessert!
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Lorenzo's TrattoriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• The Hill
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4.7

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35 restaurants available nearby

1. Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'

2. Olive + Oak

3. Lorenzo's Trattoria

4. Acero

5. Dominic's on the Hill

6. Brasserie by Niche

7. 801 Chophouse - St. Louis

8. Café Napoli

9. Herbie's

10. The Crossing

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