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Il Palato, Clayton, MO

Il Palato

4.7
4.7
649 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
Southern Italian Restaurant and wine bar. Luxurious craft cocktails, worldly wine list. A chic, seen or be seen up-scale eatery in an uncharted area of Clayton's business district.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 16:30–21:00
  • Phone number
    (314) 224-5331
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jordan Knight
  • Private party facilities
    Private Wine Cellar
  • Area
    Clayton
  • Cross Street
    Forest Park PKWY
  • Parking details
    Garage Behind Restaurant
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 649 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • St. Louis

    Best Value

  • Midtown

    Best Overall

  • Midtown

    Best Food

  • Midtown

    Best Ambience

  • Midtown

    Best Value

  • Midtown

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Palato delights with "excellent food in a beautiful environment" and warm hospitality. Guests rave about standout dishes like the eggplant appetizer and veal bolognese. Service is often praised as "impeccable," with attentive staff enhancing the dining experience. The ambiance is elegantly casual, making it a "hidden gem in Clayton."

651 Reviews
  1. Dawn

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was incredible and the service was very hospitable and kind. We got drinks at the bar while waiting for our table and the bartender was lovely. The only downside was that the restaurant is a little noisy, but we were also there on a busy Saturday night, so it was expected to be a little loud. We could hear our own conversation at our table. We both really enjoyed our meals!

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  2. Ann

    St. Louis

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have dined at Il Palato many times. Nice to return for a dinner after an early theater event. It was Feb 15, the day after Valentine’s Day. Busy and lively crowd but servers and the kitchen staff did an excellent job keeping up with everyone.

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  3. Jodi

    VIP

    St. Louis

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a creative and exciting combination of flavors on the menu!!

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  4. Barry

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was great, but there was an employee screaming obscenities at the open kitchen window the whole time. Being seated within earshot ruined the meal.

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  5. steve

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Even though it was Valentine’s Day and they were extremely crowded the service and atmosphere were great. We loved the Melanzana antipasti. Will definitely visit again.

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  6. Joseph

    VIP

    St. Louis

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is terrific…& so is the table service & bar.

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  7. James

    VIP

    St. Louis

    112 reviews

    5.0

    112 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I particularly enjoyed the meatball appetizer as well as the Branzino main course. Delicious.

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  8. elizabeth

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great. Very nice restaurant. Bolognese was good but bland.

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  9. Debbi

    St. Louis

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was noisy but there was a shower or something going on. Russell our waiter was super. Rest of staff also very attentive. One of our favorite dinner spots.

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  10. Grady

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The pasta was undercooked and brittle. The food wasn’t good.

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Il Palato is rated 4.7 stars by 649 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Il Palato

222 S Bemiston Ave, St. Louis, Clayton, MO 63105

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Forest Park PKWY
  • Area
    Clayton
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 16:30–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Garage Behind Restaurant
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jordan Knight
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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