Restaurants near John Slifka Memorial Park

I have gone for lunch, but I was in awe at the way the atmosphere shifted at night. Very much a day and night effect, it was like experiencing it for the first time. Staff were attentive, warm welcoming and knowledgeable. The food (sticky cauliflower, risotto, scallops, cheesecake) were cooked to perfection and the drinks (Pink Flamingo and Salted Caramel Espresso Martini) were delicious! The cherry on top was being able to see my college bestfriend I hadn’t seen for years blow out her birthday candle with a tasty brownie/ice cream!

Charlie Gitto's on the Hill is a fantastic restaurant. From the moment we arrived, the staff was warm and friendly. We were super impressed with the lady who cleared our table. She told us how she learned English talking to customers! Welcome to America! The restaurant itself is lovely, with great ambiance, muted lighting, dark woods and beautiful cut glass windows separating the lovely rooms. The wine list was very good. I feel like I should have tried one of the Italian wines, but I saw my favorite Belle Glos pinot noir and couldn't resist. The food was spectacular. While I am not so sure about their claim to inventing fried ravioli, the fried ravioli tasted very good. The star of the dinner was the seafood! We shared the two seafood specials, a sea bass over risotto was buttery and melt in your mouth. The shrimp and lobster spaghetti was equally as spectacular, adding quite a bit of heat to a wine and butter sauce. The flavors were spot on. I was so disappointed that I didn't save room for dessert, but will remember next time. I don't get to St. Louis often, but I now have a favorite place. This may even be my new favorite restaurant anywhere!

Great food, drinks, and service. We split the goat cheese tart and escargot. Never had snails but the garlic butter sauce made them taste like lobster bites. I had a namesake old fashioned and my wife had a house cocktail based on pear brandy. All reasonable priced. The entrees were braised beef and cassoulet. The best pot roast I’ve ever had in life, but the cassoulet wasn’t great compared to the rest of the food. The waitress tried to warn my wife, but alas, next time we’ll get the chicken or fish with along with the braised beef.

Went for Date Night with three other couples. Celebrated my birthday and another birthday in our group. Our server was SOOO AMAZING. She was very efficient and very nice. She offered free dessert to myself and the other birthday girl. I thought that was very kind—even if it’s something they normally do. It was a very nice surprise. Everyone loved their food and the atmosphere was perfect for all of us!! We will be back!

It was a good experience. Quaint and private. The food was good. Will do it again.