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

1. Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'

4.8

Exceptional(7099)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • The Hill

Booked 51 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(4149)

Price: Moderate

• French • St. Louis

Booked 40 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'.

3. Herbie's

4.4

Awesome(2397)

Price: Moderate

• American • Clayton

Booked 28 times today

Herbie's is an American restaurant and bar inspired by the food & atmosphere of the French bistro as well as the cuisines of Italy, Asia, and the coastal American South. Our focus is on seasonal dishes with local ingredients, featuring rotating menus and daily specials with something to satisfy every palate. Renowned for our welcoming hospitality and gorgeous dining rooms & patios, we strive to make every guest feel at home, whether here for a business meeting, an intimate dinner, or any other occasion! We accept reservations online & over the phone. For parties larger than 6 guests, please email reservations@herbies.com with your name, party size, date, time, phone number, and any additional requests.To book an event, private room, or catering, please visit our website Herbies.com/private-events and fill out a contact form & a member of our team will respond promptly!We look forward to serving you soon!

4. The Crossing

4.9

Exceptional(2550)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Clayton

Booked 15 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.

5. Café Napoli

4.8

Exceptional(2247)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Clayton

Booked 24 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.

6. 801 Fish - STL

4.7

Exceptional(2148)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Clayton

Booked 25 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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7. Louie's Wine Dive - Saint Louis

4.5

Awesome(465)

Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Clayton

Booked 20 times today

Louie's Wine Dive is an unpretentious wine bar where guests can try an assortment of wine and some delicious food to go with them. Come check out our wine board with rotating specialty wines and cocktails. Monday is all day happy hour and we do brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Thank you to all of our wonderful guests who make this place amazing. Please call to make a reservation for a party of 5 or more and limited reservations are available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Walk ins are always welcome!

8. Acero

4.9

Exceptional(2735)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Maplewood

Booked 14 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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9. The Tenderloin Room

4.7

Exceptional(886)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • St. Louis

Booked 25 times today

The Tenderloin Room is a neighborhood gem, praised for its elegance and sophisticated atmosphere. It's a place that's not your everyday restaurant, but special. The food and service consistently receive high ratings. As one reviewer said, 'The Tenderloin Room never disappoints! Such a great atmosphere and the food is incredible.' The restaurant is also known for its signature dish, 'The Pepperloin a la Tenderloin,' which is a hit among customers.

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10. Russell's on Macklind

4.8

Exceptional(1210)

Price: Moderate

• American • St. Louis Hills

Booked 16 times today

Russells on Macklind is a neighborhood restaurant that serves seasonal farm to table dinner and weekend brunch. We are well known for our extensive bakery offerings as well as a bar that features seasonal cocktails, local craft beers, and wine. Russells is located in a renovated 100 year old building at the corner of Murdoch and Macklind in the Southampton neighborhood of St. Louis. We pride ourselves on serving exceptional food in a warm and inviting neighborhood atmosphere.

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Neal
Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Another perfect evening. For the appetizer, we went with the Arancini. Light and delicious. The salads were great. House made croutons and dressing were delicious. For entrees, we enjoyed the Veal Parmigiana and Chicken Marsala. Each couldn’t have been better. Full of flavor, perfect portion size. I want to highlight the Gnocchi with the cheese sauce I had on the side. This was heavenly…light but bursting with flavor. Wouldn’t change a thing. 10/10!
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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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Laurie
St. Louis •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had Fox tickets and were concerned with timing. Our waiter was extra attentive and made sure we were on time. The food was delicious and the restaurant beautiful!
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Herbie'sPrice: Moderate• American• Clayton
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4.4
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Patty
Minneapolis - St. Paul •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Justin was awesome giving us time to figure out our order with my 90 year old mom. She thoroughly enjoyed the experience which has not happened in awhile. Happy Holidays!
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Café NapoliPrice: Moderate• Italian• Clayton
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4.8
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Emily
St. Louis •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The experience was wonderful from start to finish! The server was welcoming & quick to get our drinks. We had several starters which were great. Cannot miss the French onion soup. We had burgers & a steak. The pommes frites are outstanding...a treat! Overall one of our favorite spots to dine with great cocktails & wine list.
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Brasserie by NichePrice: Moderate• French• St. Louis
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4.8
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David
St. Louis •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Servers have superb knowledge of the menu offerings and are able to excellent guide diners. Excellent accommodations for gluten allergy.
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The CrossingPrice: Very Expensive• French• Clayton
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4.9

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1. Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'

2. Brasserie by Niche

3. Herbie's

4. The Crossing

5. Café Napoli

6. 801 Fish - STL

7. Louie's Wine Dive - Saint Louis

8. Acero

9. The Tenderloin Room

10. Russell's on Macklind

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