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Best Contemporary Italian Restaurants in South Grand

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A photo of Edera Italian Eatery restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(312)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Central West End
Booked 34 times today
At in one of the chalets and it was a great experience.
A photo of Casa Don Alfonso - The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1748)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Clayton
Booked 26 times today
Thoroughly impressed with the hospitality, food quality, and wine selection. Chef Nicola Pignatelli outdid himself! Chef's kiss for the Homemade Tagliolini with Mushrooms & Black Truffle! Superb, unique flavors. I added chicken on the side, and it was lightly crisp and so tender. With an incredible wine selection, I paired it with Juan's recommendation: Urlari Rosso, "Pervale", Toscana 2019. Very smooth. For dessert, I wanted to try the infamous Il Limone, paired with Limoncello Liqueur. Very unique, but it lives up to the hype because the sweet white chocolate coating balances the Lemon Compote. The lemon liqueur was surprisingly very strong (it'll open your sinuses). The restaurant itself is beautiful and elegant, from the aperitivo seating to the dining and private dining area. Every server was extremely attentive and polite. Dominicus and Juan were outstanding - we had some good laughs. Chris, the GM, blessed us with his presence and a moment of his time, as did the Chef. Thank you ALL for a wonderful dinner experience and a reason to return! Well worth it. What makes them unique? Recipes are passed down by the Iaccarino family, from Sorrento to St. Louis. I highly recommend visiting and experiencing Casa Don Alfonso!
A photo of Lorenzo's Trattoria restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2457)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • The Hill
Booked 21 times today
Consistently excellent - food and service. Make a reservation recommended.
A photo of Pastaria restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(110)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Clayton
Booked 60 times today
Happy hour is a good deal. We had Risotto ball as the starter and a Margherita pizza and a mushroom pasta. All foods are excellent especially for pasta. I will definitely visit again and try other pastas
A photo of IL Bel Lago - From the Hill restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1906)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Creve Coeur
Booked 18 times today
Portion sizes are generous. The Caesar salad was quite good. I had veal parm. The veal chop is large enough for four meals and not just one. It was also quite tasty. The wait staff is amazing. The waitress remembered our orders from our last visit 2 months ago. Our group is meeting again next month and it will be here. We will be back often!
A photo of Gamlin's Maplewood restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(136)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Maplewood
Booked 27 times today
We had an amazing first visit at Gamlin’s! Our server, Jooly, was so attentive to every detail and offered her guidance with any questions. The food came out incredibly full of flavor. We chose to sit by the kitchen and it was very enjoyable to watch the behind the scenes.
A photo of YaYa's Euro Bistro - St Louis restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(4481)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Chesterfield
Booked 46 times today
It’s always a pleasure going to YaYa‘s. I love the bread and dip/sauce they give you complementary. 
A photo of Geno’s Trattoria and Chophouse restaurant
4.3
Awesome(125)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • St. Louis
Wonderful experience, great food, great service. Took my son and family to celebrate his 50th Birthday. Did not disappoint. Second floor ambiance mich quieter than first floor. Our waitress was so personable! She was a recent addition to their staff, and still made our visit special. Highly recommend.
A photo of Osteria Forto restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(36)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • O'Fallon
Booked 10 times today
This was our first visit and it was excellent. The food was outstanding. Fresh, loved, carefully curated. Everything is made from scratch to order and could not have been better. Our server Haley was awesome as well. She made thoughtful recommendations and was pleasant and perfectly attentive. The Waygu short rib pappardelle was amazing and my wife’s sea bass was cooked to perfection and seasoned expertly. Do yourself a favor and try the roasted creamy garlic soup. You won’t be disappointed.

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  • Lance
    St. Louis •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    At in one of the chalets and it was a great experience.
    More info
    Edera Italian Eatery$$$$• Italian• Central West End
    •
    4.7
  • josephGold
    St. Louis •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Consistently excellent - food and service. Make a reservation recommended.
    More info
    Lorenzo's Trattoria$$$$• Italian• The Hill
    •
    4.8
  • Sharon
    St. Louis •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Happy hour is a good deal. We had Risotto ball as the starter and a Margherita pizza and a mushroom pasta. All foods are excellent especially for pasta. I will definitely visit again and try other pastas
    More info
    Pastaria$$$$• Italian• Clayton
    •
    4.7
  • Mary
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We had an amazing first visit at Gamlin’s! Our server, Jooly, was so attentive to every detail and offered her guidance with any questions. The food came out incredibly full of flavor. We chose to sit by the kitchen and it was very enjoyable to watch the behind the scenes.
    More info
    Gamlin's Maplewood$$$$• Italian• Maplewood
    •
    4.7
  • Kathryn
    St. Louis •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Thoroughly impressed with the hospitality, food quality, and wine selection. Chef Nicola Pignatelli outdid himself! Chef's kiss for the Homemade Tagliolini with Mushrooms & Black Truffle! Superb, unique flavors. I added chicken on the side, and it was lightly crisp and so tender. With an incredible wine selection, I paired it with Juan's recommendation: Urlari Rosso, "Pervale", Toscana 2019. Very smooth. For dessert, I wanted to try the infamous Il Limone, paired with Limoncello Liqueur. Very unique, but it lives up to the hype because the sweet white chocolate coating balances the Lemon Compote. The lemon liqueur was surprisingly very strong (it'll open your sinuses). The restaurant itself is beautiful and elegant, from the aperitivo seating to the dining and private dining area. Every server was extremely attentive and polite. Dominicus and Juan were outstanding - we had some good laughs. Chris, the GM, blessed us with his presence and a moment of his time, as did the Chef. Thank you ALL for a wonderful dinner experience and a reason to return! Well worth it. What makes them unique? Recipes are passed down by the Iaccarino family, from Sorrento to St. Louis. I highly recommend visiting and experiencing Casa Don Alfonso!
    More info
    Casa Don Alfonso - The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis$$$$• Mediterranean• Clayton
    •
    4.5
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