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
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 1,129 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
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
St. Louis
Best Ambiance
St. Louis
Romantic
St. Louis
Good for special occasions
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 "welcoming" Italian dining experience with "amazing food" and "exceptional service." The restaurant's "romantic ambiance" and "traditional fine dining" appeal to both locals and visitors. Guests often enjoy personal interactions with Dominic himself, enhancing the "memorable" and "family-like" atmosphere.
1,129 Reviews
D
Doris VIP
St. Louis20 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
This was our first visit to Dominic’s and it was outstanding. The service by the staff was exceptional. The food was the best we have had on the Hill. We will definitely be going back.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
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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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas2 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
Overall 2
Food 2
Service 2
Ambience 1
When you walk in no hostess to greet you. Someone from bar came to ask what we needed after about 4-5 minutes of just waiting. Environment is old and outdated. Food was below average compared to a Kemoll’s or Tony’s in St. Louis. We were striving to find a place we could go regularly since those 2 restaurants no longer operate. Unfortunately, this missed the mark by a great margin. Everyone seemed to be just going through the motions, extremely stoic feeling. Old and tradition are likely operational buzzwords. Disappointed because we had higher expectations.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
St. Louis10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Old school. One of the finests restaurants in the city.
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Marsha VIP
St. Louis11 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Our server Josh made our meal so relaxing. And Dominic made it so special with a song. It always is nice when the owner appreciates your business.
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Faith
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Didn’t disappoint! Such an amazing experience!! The service was fantastic! Food was so amazing! You must get their Veal! And the crème brûlée was outstanding! Also the restaurant is stunning! It is a must!
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Douglas
St. Louis10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Absolutely outstanding! From the moment you walk in you are made to feel like a special guest. The wine list is outstanding with something for everyone. The menu featured some old school Italian favorites, but they took them up to whole new level. But it doesn’t stop as they are also include innovative dishes that are prepared with such care. The table side final presentation is so impressive. You must save room for dessert. Jackie’s Special Dessert should not be missed. Fantastic evening!
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Matt
Kansas City14 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Dominic’s never disappoints. Elegant service, food, and atmosphere. The dress code is very much appreciated. Dominic himself visiting the guest to make sure their experience is the outstanding sets the dining over the top. This is our family’s go to when visiting St. Louis.
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Kristine
St. Louis5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Everything was great. Noise is high when sitting next to two other tables with two people each. You can't have conversation because you only hear their conversations going on. Other then that, it was a great experience. Just not able to have our own conversations due to being so close and others listening or being over powered with conversations a foot next to us.
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KEVIN
St. Louis23 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Another great meal! Dominic's never disappoints. Old school greatness! One of our favorite places!
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FAQs
Dominic's on the Hill is rated 4.8 stars by 1129 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.
