Best Neighbourhood Gem Restaurants in St. Louis Hills

31 restaurants available nearby

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

1. Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'

4.8

Exceptional(7103)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • The Hill

Booked 45 times today

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

2. Acero

4.9

Exceptional(2735)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Maplewood

Booked 11 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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3. Brasserie by Niche

4.8

Exceptional(4150)

Price: Moderate

• French • St. Louis

Booked 19 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'.

4. Sam's Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(3353)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Affton

Booked 7 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.

5. Robust

4.5

Awesome(1264)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Webster Groves

Booked 3 times today

It is our desire to light a spark of adventure within you and encourage you to explore and rediscover a passion for life through truly experiencing what wine, food and hospitality are all about.When you experience wine, you experience life. Wine encompasses a world of history, food, travel, culture, and romance. Whether a novice wine drinker or expert, Robust wants to create an enjoyable and enriching experience that educates each guest to the next level. Sip wines, sample our tasting plates and shop our wines and gifts. Our menu of artisan cheeses, charcuterie and unique gourmet tasting plates are inspired by our wine selection.Wines are listed by Robust Factor™ - a friendly format to help you navigate through the vast world of wines. With more than 40 wines by the glass, wine flights, and a full bottle list, choose your favorites or our onsite sommeliers will be happy to accommodate you with a selection.

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6. Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(1855)

Price: Moderate

• American • Soulard / Benton Park

Booked 12 times today

Frazer Cameron, executive chef and owner of Frazer’s restaurant, opened the doors to his now iconic restaurant in 1992 in historic Benton Park. Entrees at Frazer’s are inspired by tastes from around the globe, including French, Moroccan, Italian, Mexican, and Cajun. Frazer’s also features an award winning wine & cocktail program, featuring over 50 classic & specialty craft cocktails. Located down the street from the Anheuser Busch Brewery, Frazer’s is perfect for appetizers and drinks with friends or for an entertaining dinner. We feature many different dining options such as a bar & lounge area, our main dining room, our upper level dining area, takeout. Frazer’s also features street side & patio dining (Outside dining is first come first serve). Please call for any inquiries.info@frazersgoodeats.com

7. The Crossing

4.9

Exceptional(2550)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Clayton

Booked 13 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. Lorenzo's Trattoria

4.7

Exceptional(2288)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • The Hill

Booked 13 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.

9. Café Napoli

4.8

Exceptional(2250)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Clayton

Booked 18 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.

10. 801 Fish - STL

4.6

Exceptional(2149)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Clayton

Booked 13 times today

801 Fish offers only globally sourced finned fish and crustaceans from the world's most pristine waters. You'll find chef driven cuisine coupled with exemplary service in a sophisticated and modern aquatic atmosphere at the Clayton restaurant across the street from its sister, 801 Chophouse. In addition to our beautiful and social distanced dining room, we offer limited outdoor seating, available on a first come first served basis.

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Kenton
St. Louis •6 reviews
5.0
Dined today
We do Charlie Gitto's every Christmas Eve...late seating. This year the knocked out of of the park. Wine Steward have excellent advice for our tastes and the Filet Nunzio was simply the best... with the added sautéed mushrooms. Service was friendly and attentive and having fun on Christmas Eve. A real treat.
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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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Tammy
St. Louis •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
My husband I had planned to dine at Sam’s Steak House for the past few months. It was his first visit. He was not disappointed by my hype leading up to the visit. We live in Georgia, but plan to come back again . The service and meal were excellent!
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Sam's SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steak• Affton
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4.7
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Stacey
Philadelphia County •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Top notch as expected. Beautiful place, staff and servings. I had the escargot, cassoulet, and floating island, my husband had the braised beef, and profiteroles. Everything was amazing. I drank a le crusta and something excellent off the seasonal, don’t recall the name, and he scotch. Nothing was any less than expected and I had high expectations. We will be back.
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Brasserie by NichePrice: Moderate• French• St. Louis
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4.8
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Peter
St. Louis •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Robust had their first ever Christmas Pop Up and it was absolutely amazing, wonderful, great, and fantastic! The owners, the staff, the music, the food, the drinks, the ambiance were all spectacular We had one of the best times out ever! Thank you Robust!!!
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RobustPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Webster Groves
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4.5
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Travis
Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Acero made for a perfect anniversary dinner for a couple from out of town. They offered us complimentary sparkling wine and even had our menus printed with a congratulations. Everything was fantastic but the egg raviolo is not to be missed. Our waiter Simon made it a wonderful experience.
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AceroPrice: Expensive• Italian• Maplewood
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4.9

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31 restaurants available nearby

1. Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'

2. Acero

3. Brasserie by Niche

4. Sam's Steakhouse

5. Robust

6. Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge

7. The Crossing

8. Lorenzo's Trattoria

9. Café Napoli

10. 801 Fish - STL

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