23 Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in East St. Louis, Illnois

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1. Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'

4.8

Exceptional(7812)

$$$$

• Italian • The Hill

Booked 105 times today

Always a great meal with excellent service!! We will be back!!

2. Bowood by Niche

4.8

Exceptional(137)

$$$$

• American • Central West End

Booked 63 times today

Best pancakes in St. Louis. One pancake will fill you up. We split an order and it was perfect.

3. Café Napoli

4.9

Exceptional(2461)

$$$$

• Italian • Clayton

Booked 23 times today

More than an “experience” Cafe Napoli” offers a gastronomical journey for the sense!!! And to top it off… we got our hugs from the owners!!!☺️😍😋

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4. Dominic's on the Hill

4.6

Exceptional(1231)

$$$$

• Italian • The Hill

Booked 4 times today

We celebrated our anniversary at Dominic's and it was fantastic. From our greeting when we arrived, to the food, service and personal touches it made for a memorable evening. Dominic himself even serenaded us with a beautiful song in Italian! We will definitely be going back.

5. The Crossing

4.9

Exceptional(2895)

$$$$

• French • Clayton

Booked 15 times today

This was a business lunch with four attorneys. Service was attentive but unobtrusive. The food was amazing. Best restaurant in St Louis.

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6. The Capital Grille - St. Louis - Clayton

4.8

Exceptional(2563)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Clayton

Booked 50 times today

The food and service was excellent. Spiro is a great waiter

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7. Lorenzo's Trattoria

4.8

Exceptional(2456)

$$$$

• Italian • The Hill

Booked 18 times today

.I thought it was a little noisy, but everything else was top notch. As usual, food was awesome.

8. Acero

4.9

Exceptional(3162)

$$$$

• Italian • Maplewood

Booked 26 times today

Excellent service accompanied by excellent food! Will return as there are other items I want to try. The tasting menu is a great way to experience the restaurant.

9. Pan D'Olive

4.6

Exceptional(150)

$$$$

• Mediterranean • Richmond Heights

Booked 2 times today

Always a great experience when we dine at Pan D’Olive! Can’t help myself and always order the Kofte when we come - you won’t be disappointed if you get this dish! My hubby got the Steak and Frites, which he thought was delicious and perfectly cooked. The service was impeccable and our server, Sal, was so attentive. We will be back - one of our go-to’s before a show at the Fox.

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10. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Chesterfield

4.7

Exceptional(3832)

$$$$

• American • Chesterfield

Booked 62 times today

Overall food and service was phenomenal! Pepper was awesome!!

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23 restaurants available nearby

1. Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'

2. Bowood by Niche

3. Café Napoli

4. Dominic's on the Hill

5. The Crossing

6. The Capital Grille - St. Louis - Clayton

7. Lorenzo's Trattoria

8. Acero

9. Pan D'Olive

10. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Chesterfield

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