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.
Additional information
Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Continental
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dinner
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Catering is available. Please call 314-771-1632 for more information.
Private party facilities
Dominic's on the Hill is ideal for business functions, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, anniversary parties, graduation parties, and small wedding dinners. The elegent and intimate Sopra Room on the private second floor is complete with separate bathrooms, full bar, and plasma TV. The main restaurant has two semi-private rooms which can seat 18 people. The whole restaurant can also be reserved for up to 150 people. Private dining menus range in price depending on your budget and wants. Wine can also be ordered exclusively for your event. A deposit is required to hold the space for your private event. Call for more information.
Valet parking on weekends. Street parking also available every night.
Entertainment
Background music.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Popular dishes
Menu
Appetizer
Tenderloin Carpaccio$13.50
Scottish Smoked Salmon$12.50
Steak Alla Tartara$13.50
Artichoke with Shrimp and Spinach$9.50
Oysters Rockefeller$12.50
Mussles in White Wine and Fresh Tomato$12.50
Calamari Fritti$12.50
Snails with Artichokes$12.50
Shrimp All'Italiana$12.50
Cannelloni Alla Romana$8.00
Eggplant Alla Parmigiana$8.00
Caponata of Eggplant$7.50
Grilled Peppers, Mozzarella & Anchovies$9.00
Antipasto Italiano$12.00
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms & Salsiccia$11.00
Soup of the Day$6.00
Pasta
Pappardelle Alla Bolognese$23.00
Tortellini Alla Fiorentina$23.00
Capellini Primavera$21.00
Ravioli Di Ricotta Alla Marinara$18.00
Linguine with Fresh Clams$25.00
Rigatoni Amatriciana$22.00
Risotto with Lobster$32.00
Farfalle Al Salmone$24.00
Penne Alla Carbonara$21.00
Linguine con Pesce$29.00
Insalata
Dominic's$7.00
Spinach, Avacado, Roquefort and Bacon$8.25
Fresh Tomato, Mozzarella and Anchovies$7.25
Caesar$7.75
Pesce
Scampi Alla Griglia$27.00
Lobster Alla Gusta$39.00
Lobster Picante$39.00
Salmon with Shrimp Sauce$27.00
Zuppa Di Pesce$29.00
Sea Scallops with Dill Sauce$28.00
Dover Sole Almondine$39.00
Pollo
Breast of Chicken Alla Parmigiano$24.00
Breast of Chicken Alla Romana$24.00
Breast of Chicken Marsala$24.00
Breast of Chicken Spiedino$24.00
Vitello
Veal Al Limone with Capers & Mushrooms$29.00
Veal Osso Buco with Risotto$39.00
Veal with Fontina and Mushrooms$29.00
Veal T-Bone Chop with Wild Mushroom Sauce$39.00
Veal Milanese with Spinach$29.00
Veal Crema with Artichokes$29.00
Carne
Beef Tenderloin Spiedino Wild Rice$27.00
Sirloin alla Siciliana$38.00
Beef Tenderloin Rossini$37.00
Rack of Lamb$39.00
Double Pork Chop with Caramelized Onions$31.00
Contorni
Spinach$7.00
Escarol$7.00
Asparagus$7.00
What 1,107 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
St. Louis
Best Ambiance
St. Louis
Romantic
St. Louis
Italian
Downtown
Best Overall
Downtown
Best Food
Downtown
Best Service
Downtown
Best Ambiance
Downtown
Best Value
Downtown
Great for fine wines
Downtown
Romantic
Downtown
Good for special occasions
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dominic's on the Hill offers a "phenomenal" Italian dining experience with "amazing service." Known for its "extraordinary" food and "exceptional" service, it provides a classic old-world ambiance. Guests praise the attentive staff, diverse menu, and welcoming atmosphere. It's a top choice for special occasions and authentic Italian cuisine.
1,108 Reviews
K
KEVIN
VIP
St. Louis
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined today
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
This is a great restaurant! Food is outstanding and the experience is so classy. There aren't many places left that can give you this type of fine dining pleasure. Domenic's is a 'must' for anyone that appreciates quality.
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Rick
St. Louis
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined today
Overall 3
Food 3
Service 4
Ambience 4
It was New Year's eve, not as crowded as I expected, always a few empty tables, but the whole experience was really slow. After being seated we (2) waited 10-15 minutes for our drink order to be taken and then the server realized we hadn't been given a drink menu. Not a big deal just awkward. Then the Captain came over 20 minutes later to explain the one off the menu offering and it was nearly another 20 minutes before he returned to take our order. By the time our appetizer had come out we'd been there about an hour and 15 minutes and when the salads came out an hour and 45 minutes. Dinners were served about 20 minutes or so later, so were now ready to eat the main course two plus hours in. Fettuccine alfredo for one, Veal for the other, they were good but nothing special about either dish to make them memorable. The decor inside is very nice and the staff was pleasant, but overall for the price, I may try again but would be in no hurry.
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Diane
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Enjoyed our New Year’s Eve Dinner Tremendously!!!
Highly recommended Dominic’s on The Hill😊
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Rudy
St. Louis
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined today
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 3
Ambience 4
Great food, service was great until it was time to settle out. Took 45 minutes. Noise level wasn't too bad.
In our experience, Dominic's is on the high end, cost wise, but not a deal breaker, especially for special occasions.
Definitely would go again.
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Jacob
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Came for NYE dinner. Restaurant was full but felt very warm and cozy. Food was excellent and the wait staff made sure that every need was met before it was felt. One of the best on the Hill in STL
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Mary
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Exceljent service for my party of 8 people. Delicious food. Wonderful restaurant.
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Tammy
Memphis/West TN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
First class dining experience. Loved the old school attention to service and the food was excellent!
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Don
Fort Lauderdale
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
had another perfect-- and I mean perfect experience at Dominics.......the workers, Dominic and Geeno [ sorry if I spelled that wrong ], could not have been better....can't thank or praise them enough
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Sarah
St. Louis
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
Overall 2
Food 2
Service 2
Ambience 4
We had a very disappointing experience and meal. Splurged on the Osso Buco. It arrived cold. We couldn’t flag down a server to save our life so had to suffer through. It also was very bland. The Chicken Parmesan was ok, but asked for a ziti noodle for the side and it arrived with linguine (which I don’t like). Again, no one came back to check on us the entire meal! Also, asked for my son’s steak plain and it came with a lot of cheese melted on top. Paid a LOT of money for this sub-par meal. Will definitely think twice before going back! Very disappointing as this was our Christmas celebration meal.
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Ron
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Food was incredible! Joe and the rest of the wait staff were spectacular! Amazing Italian food. Everything we ordered was perfect! We will be back!
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FAQs
Dominic's on the Hill is rated 4.8 stars by 1107 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Catering is available. Please call 314-771-1632 for more information.
Private party facilities
Dominic's on the Hill is ideal for business functions, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, anniversary parties, graduation parties, and small wedding dinners. The elegent and intimate Sopra Room on the private second floor is complete with separate bathrooms, full bar, and plasma TV. The main restaurant has two semi-private rooms which can seat 18 people. The whole restaurant can also be reserved for up to 150 people. Private dining menus range in price depending on your budget and wants. Wine can also be ordered exclusively for your event. A deposit is required to hold the space for your private event. Call for more information.
