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A photo of Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill' restaurant
1. Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'
4.8
Exceptional(7223)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • The Hill
Booked 69 times today
Charlie Gitto's On the Hill is a landmark for fine Italian dining in The Hill neighborhood of St. Louis.
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2. Brasserie by Niche
4.8
Exceptional(4226)
Price: Moderate
• French • St. Louis
Booked 66 times today
Brasserie by Niche is a neighborhood gem in St. Louis. Reviewers rave about its 'great service', 'perfect cozy French restaurant' ambiance, and consistently 'delicious' food. It's described as 'charming', 'quaint', and 'like ducking into a restaurant in Paris'. It's the go-to spot for French cuisine in the area and a favorite for special occasions. The staff is 'friendly and welcoming' and the atmosphere is 'energetic'. It's also loved for its 'just right cocktail' and 'absolutely delightful meal every time'.
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3. Lorenzo's Trattoria
4.8
Exceptional(2317)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • The Hill
Booked 15 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.
A photo of Dominic's on the Hill restaurant
4. Dominic's on the Hill
4.8
Exceptional(1128)
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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5. Acero
4.9
Exceptional(2800)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Maplewood
Booked 22 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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6. Eleven Eleven Mississippi
4.7
Exceptional(4578)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • St. Louis
Booked 25 times today
Eleven Eleven Mississippi blends old and new world culinary tradition to create signature Tuscan & Northern California cuisine in a one of a kind atmosphere. Eleven Eleven Mississippi is located in the heart of the beautiful Lafayette Square neighborhood & situated in a restored historic brick warehouse. Their reputation for exceptional cuisine & wine delivered with unprecedented style has made Eleven Eleven Mississippi St. Louis' most exciting destination restaurant.Just minutes from downtown St. Louis, Eleven Eleven Mississippi offers a casual rustic yet upscale & trendy atmosphere. The creative use of space is accentuated by an open display kitchen where the oak fired brick oven takes center stage as well as a glass enclosed wine cellar designed to double as a private dining area. The natural elements of hardwoods, brick, & copper along with two fireplaces situated in the main dining room & loft lounge create a cozy inviting atmosphere suitable for any occasion.
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7. The Crossing
4.9
Exceptional(2597)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Clayton
Booked 30 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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8. The Preston
4.3
Awesome(252)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary French • Central West End
Booked 5 times today
The Preston is a gem of a spot in the Central West End neighborhood. It's a chic, relaxed space with a modern twist on French cuisine, craft cocktails, and an intriguing beer selection. As one reviewer put it, 'the ambiance was really cute,' and another praised the 'great food and service.' The staff are friendly, attentive, and make the dining experience special, as noted in many of the reviews. Plus, the fresh seafood and unique dishes are highly rated. The Preston is a must-visit gem in the neighborhood!
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9. Café Napoli
4.8
Exceptional(2284)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Clayton
Booked 42 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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10. Broadway Oyster Bar
4.7
Exceptional(851)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • St. Louis
Booked 46 times today
The Broadway Oyster Bar is a locally owned and operated establishment and has been for over 35 years. The Oyster Bar is widely regarded as the premier New Orleans' style restaurant, bar and music venue in the Midwest. BOB, as it is affectionately known by its many fans and friends, is housed in a building that was built in the mid 1840's and is one of the oldest buildings still in daily use within the city of St. Louis. During its colorful history, our building has had many functions including a family home, a boarding house, a Chinese laundry, a record store and a bordello to name a few. These walls have heard and seen it all. Some people feel that the building is haunted by spirits who, occasionally late at night, play good hearted jokes on the staff such as doors suddenly opening or closing or lights going on or off as if by magic. Then again, it just could be because the building is over 170 years old. However, our historic building has just gone through a renovation so we now have two outdoor patios that are covered and heated during cold or rainy weather and an expanded kitchen to better serve you. Our food has won numerous awards and readers' polls for excellence and features some of the most sustainable seafood available such as fresh Gulf and Blue Point oysters, Louisiana crawfish and shrimp, Prince Edward Island mussels, scallops and crabs. Our Cajun and Creole dishes are our versions of many of the traditional Louisiana favorites. If you love New Orleans, you will feel right at home at BOB. BOB offers live music twice a day every night of the week except on Friday when we feature one act for the evening. We present the best local and national touring acts representing a variety of musical genres such as rock, reggae, bluegrass, blues, funk, R&B, roots, and jam, and weshowcase a wide variety of bands visiting from New Orleans. The live music is free up to 8 times per a week. However, for some of the more popular and well known acts, we do charge a cover which typically goes to the bands in order to keep attracting them to the BOB. Broadway Oyster Bar has been referred to by many as a staple of St. Louis and was recently honored by the St. Louis Chapter of the Missouri Restaurant Association as the 2015 Restaurant of the Year. BOB is a great choice for a relaxing dinner, a celebratory party or an opportunity to dance to a great band. As well known food writer, the late Joe Pollack, once wrote, "There is, quite simply, nothing in St. Louis quite like the Broadway Oyster Bar". That line was written over 30 years ago, but it is as true today as it was then. Welcome to the Broadway Oyster Bar Family.

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  • JustinVIP
    St. Louis •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Brasserie is always awesome. Food is excellent and staff is best in the city. Part of why I’ve been to the restaurant so often recently is I’ve had visitors in town from Midtown/Brooklyn/Boston and Brasserie is the restaurant they all insist on going to when staying in STL (these people are foodies and have good taste I guess!). Just thought you should know you have a loyal following of fans even outside of St. Louis.
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    Brasserie by NichePrice: Moderate• French• St. Louis
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    4.8
  • Lilly
    St. Louis •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Food was amazing, wine pairings chosen for our dishes were perfect. Definitely going back
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    AceroPrice: Expensive• Italian• Maplewood
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    4.9
  • KVIP
    St. Louis •42 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We had a fantastic experience. From the moment we entered the door the service was impeccable. We had the best waiter, Tim, and delicious meals.
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    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Price: Expensive• Italian• The Hill
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    4.8
  • Julie
    St. Louis •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Wonderful family dinner, food and service as always!
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    Lorenzo's TrattoriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• The Hill
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    4.8
  • OpenTable Diner
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    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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    Dominic's on the HillPrice: Expensive• Italian• The Hill
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    4.8

Discover best neighborhood gem restaurants in Forest Park

Discover the culinary treasures of St. Louis's vibrant neighborhoods, with a special focus on Downtown and Forest Park. Our curated selection of dining establishments are recognized as "neighborhood gems," offering an exceptional blend of ambiance, quality service, and exquisite cuisine that stands out in the local scene. Each restaurant provides a unique dining experience, reflecting the character and charm of its location, making them must-visit spots for both locals and tourists alike. The dining scene in St. Louis, particularly in these neighborhoods, is diverse and rich, offering a range of experiences from casual eateries to upscale bistros. These restaurants not only cater to a variety of palates but also emphasize a strong commitment to quality and authenticity, often featuring locally sourced ingredients and innovative culinary techniques. Whether you're looking for a romantic evening out, a casual brunch spot, or a fine dining experience, these neighborhood gems in St. Louis promise an enjoyable and memorable meal. By choosing any of these establishments, diners can expect not just a meal, but a delightful exploration of local flavors and dedicated hospitality.

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