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    Bill Gianino's Restaurant

    3.7 (159 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Open 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Tony C.

    This was recommend to me by my best friend who hadn't been in years but said they use to be awesome. Boy, was he right! Just driving up to the establishment, you could tell it was nice. Parking was plentiful. As soon as entered, was seated promptly and Kevin and Jacob waited on us. Their service was spot on, great servers. Started out with cherry coke and iced tea. Was awesome.they then brought bread and butter out that was fresh. Next we both got salads and both were plentiful. My friend ordered the chicken modiga with broccoli as side and I myself ordered the Cavalli con broccoli. When they came out, I was surprised. The portions were more then pleasant and piping hot. I would Def recommend this place instead of having to go all the way to the hill for great Italian food, this is a hidden gem in south county off telegraph. Cost for 2 of us was only $68, what a bargain for all the food we ate, the quality and the amount we still took home as doggy bags. Was an awesome atmosphere as well. Classy but still laid back.

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    Conroy D.

    Gianino's is a longtime favorite of my wife's family, who live in South County (St. Louis Co). We have passed by the restaurant for years driving on Telegraph Road, and while I have had their pizza many times, this was my first experience inside the restaurant. It did not disappoint. The restaurant is way bigger than I was expecting when we walked in. The bar is near the entrance, and then there's a huge seating area off to the side. We went on a Saturday night, and it was Valentine's weekend, so we knew to get there early. We got a table right away and ordered drinks. My wife got wine and I ordered a caramel-flavored martini off of her recommendation. Martini's are not usually my first choice, but this was top notch! Especially for the price. Our server was excellent and extremely attentive, even as the restaurant started getting packed for dinner. This is very much a neighborhood/local place, but she was very kind to me on my first experience, and walked me through her thoughts about dinner. After changing my mind five times, I finally settled on prisciotto ravioli, and it was amazing. I enjoyed every bite. It was a huge portion, so I got to bring some home with me. The atmosphere was lively, yet somehow cozy, and extremely friendly. As we left my in-laws must have said hello to five different tables of neighbors. I can see how this place has stayed in business for 50 years - people love it! This very much is a local place far south of downtown, so I wouldn't expect anyone visiting town to go out of their way to stop in. But if you happen to find yourself staying in Oakville, I cannot recommend it enough. I truly enjoyed my first dinner experience at Gianino's, and can't wait to go back!

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    Sarah J.

    My family from out of town wanted the Hill. The Hill takes early planning and generally reservations or 7... So. I leaned on a foodie friend to tell me the name of their go to Italian restaurant. Bill Gianino's. "We go there a couple times a month. Same type of restaurant as some on the Hill, but this one is better". Ok. Better than some we love on The Hill?! Ok, I need to be the judge of this. Taking 3 particular young kids should do the trick. Wow! Wow! And Wow! Let's start with the appetizers. The calamari was a massive portion which fed all 7 of us. Equal portions. All nicely flash friend and two yummy dipping sauces. Toasted Ravioli. Stuffed to the brim with filling and perfect crunch! Tomato dipping sauce. Yum. Entree's all come with you choice of salad (house/ Caesar) soup (which must be great they were out) pasta, or veggies. Salads were HUGE! The house salad was the classic St, Louis Italian. Very good. The Caesar was good, but a little too much parm for our preference. PASTA: I think the photos speak for themselves. Delicious!!!!!!! Not a single one of these were not delicious. But, beware.... The portions are enough for 5 people! Great for leftovers. *wink

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    Wanda H.

    This is a nice restaurant. The service was good, but nothing spectacular. I had a Chicken Spedini Sandwich with the vegetable as my side. It was brussels sprouts which were VERY tasty. They advertise themselves as traditional Italian and I totally agree with that. Nothing really stood out on the menu to me. The cocktail I had was good also. Everything about the restaurant was good, with nothing to take it to the great level. Wouldn't be adverse to returning.

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    Lisa G.

    I met my party during Happy Hour on a Friday. The restaurant is in a strip mall so the parking lot is busy, but downright packed when we left. We were seated immediately. It was dimly lit, and pretty quiet inside. Our waiter was pleasant, quick, and accommodating! I ordered a margarita to drink, which came quickly. It was a standard drink, and pretty sweet. We were able to order from the rush hour menu, which featured some reduced prices. I got the Rigatoni Orazio, which had a blend of cream sauce and marinara, along with peas and mushrooms, along with a house salad. They served us a bread basket too, with the sliced seeded bread and butter. The salad was chopped, and a large size. Our waiter offered us cracked pepper for our salads,which I was happy to accept. The salad filled me up due to its size, and it was a great start to our meal. The Rigatoni was beautiful as served, and had the perfect mix of cream and red sauce. There were tons of mushrooms, and not enough peas, in my opinion. It was a delicious dish however, and I was able to bring a lot home for a second and maybe third meal! Instead of bringing to go boxes to the table, the staff carries your plate back and boxes it for you, eliminating the uncomfortable jostling of large plates and boxes once the meal is finished. It was a great Italian meal in South County, made even better by getting Happy hour prices!

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    good food, but they kept taking away my plate before i was done. i was mid dip in marinara for my t ravs and he took it away from me.

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    Good food, great service, nice atmosphere, never had a bad experience there is always great

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    Shrimp linguini was delicious! Service was great! The portions here are incredible! Try this place out!

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    Food here is excellent with generous portions. Wait staff very friendly and efficient.

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    Amazing food and service we loved ce the shrimp and chicken speeding. Delicious!! Love inch menu is just right size for us

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    Food is always great and service is top notch. The steak modiga sandwich is awesome. Pasta portions are huge, you will have leftovers.

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    Charlie Gitto's On the Hill

    4.3
    (1.2k reviews)
    9.8 mi
    $$

    Wow. It is easy to see why Charlie Gitto's has garnered 4 1/2 stars overall on this site. It was…read morethat good. I was taught by brother that you should book your first dinner reservation as after flying all day, one is tired, and not able to make good decisions...hence eating at a TGI Fridays in New Orleans on our first night. I have heard about that since. Charlie's had the perfect vibe going as it has a great reputation. Wendy was also simply amazing and shared may stories of St Louis and was just a tremendous server. The only thing that tricked us was the Toasted Ravioli. It has meat in it, and my wife is vegetarian. The Arancini was terrific and the table bread was also quite tasty. My wife had the Manicotti and I had the Chicken Lemonata. So great. The bottle of the house Gitto's Red was the perfect wine as well. A great experience at a restaurant that is a legend in St. Louis and I am glad it was our first meal in the city.

    It's a classic place, very well appointed but not pretentious. Comfortable chairs with linen tables…read moreNot too noisy, easy to have a private conversation. Service was excellent and helpful. Although claiming to have invented the toasted ravs, really did not enjoy them. Caprese salad was good for this time of year- early June. My go to meal to rate Italian restaurants is chicken Marsala, and was unfortunately the worst. Chicken was overcooked, rather tasteless and hard to cut. Very little sauce, but good mushrooms. Side of red pasta helped but was too sweet.

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    Beautiful interior!
    Beautiful interior!
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    Toasted Ravioli
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    Anthonino's Taverna

    Anthonino's Taverna

    4.4
    (1.7k reviews)
    9.5 mi
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    I was visiting St. Louis for the first time and I wanted to try foods that St. Louis was known for…read more(according to online research) and toasted ravioli kept popping up. Being from the Bay Area in California, I had never heard of toasted ravioli so I added it to my itinerary. I found this place on Yelp and saw that Guy Fieri (another Bay Area native) had featured it on his show so I settled on Anthonino's. I walked over from the Botanical Garden on a Friday afternoon around 12pm so that I could get a better feel of the streets, locals, surrounding shops, and the Hill neighborhood. The area was very calm, clean, safe and had a sense of pride. I enjoyed the sights and sounds throughout the streets and by the time I arrived at the front door, I was super excited to eat. I was seated quickly at the bar and given a menu and water. The bar staff were friendly and pleasant to talk to and also took my order within a few minutes. The restaurant quickly filled up behind me and it was a lively environment. I really appreciated that the TVs had sports shows on (huge sports fan and was in town to visit Busch Stadium) so it gives you something to look at. I ordered the toasted ravioli and a tiramisu. As a solo traveler, I have to limit how much I can order so this was the perfect amount for me. The food was amazing and I wished that I could have tried more plates. The ravioli had great flavors and texture and the tiramisu was so creamy and fresh. I would definitely return if the opportunity presented itself. The customer service from all staff members was amazing! Thank you for this experience :)

    Service was horrible. Long wait time on everything. Took a good 10-15 mins for a waitress to show…read moreup at our table. We placed order right away then. My husband ordered a well done burger but he got a burnt burger. I ordered a Primavera but i got a tomato/marianna sauce veggie pasta. At this point, we just wanted to eat and leave. Waited another 10-15 mins to get our bill. This was not the end. Two days later, our credit card alerted us that we tipped 46% on that bill. Checking to see if it was right. Had to call a manager to get things straight. We got over charged cos someone misunderstood the tip amount.

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    Part of the dining area
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    Toasted Ravioli
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    Acero

    Acero

    4.4
    (385 reviews)
    9.3 mi
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    Classic Italian food. Do the 4 course tasting. We did 3 of them and turned our dinner into a 12…read morecourse tasting menu by sharing everything. We had the crudo, Gnoccho fritto, smoked burrata, egg ravioli (GET THIS) , tagliolini, Cacio e Pepe, Barramundi, steak, lamb, chocolate lava tort, cheesecake, and Panna cotta. Corkage was a fair $30. Service was friendly. I liked that our server offered us an aerator or decanter for the wine that we brought; that was a nice touch. Ambiance was nice. I really liked the art on the walls, and they were quite affordable. Parking was a biiiiiiish to find. We risked it and used the Schlafly lot.

    Top restaurant in STL!! Every single detail is dialed in, from the warm, attentive staff to the…read morecozy, European style ambiance to the FOOD and beautiful plating. It is one of those places you walk into, settle in, and truly take your time, wine, dine, and enjoy the full experience. Executive Chef Nick P clearly knows what he is doing. His talent and experience come through in every dish. The menu feels thoughtful and intentional, simple in execution but elevated by incredibly fresh, seasonal ingredients, with flavors that build perfectly from one bite to the next. You can taste the care in everything, from the house made pasta to the sauces, proteins, and vegetables, all perfectly cooked and balanced. What also sets this place apart, though, is the people. The staff and servers are genuinely excited about the food, knowledgeable about the ingredients and wine, and add to the overall experience. It is the kind of place you leave already thinking about when you can come back.

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    Crudo---- delicious
    Crudo---- delicious
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    Mama's On the Hill

    Mama's On the Hill

    3.9
    (1.1k reviews)
    9.6 mi
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    Make the reservation or wait until who knows! Get there early as parking is at a premium as this is…read morein a neighborhood. There is a very small bar but some nights they will not serve food there. It has a downstairs, a patio and the main dining room. Bathroom is off the bar area. We had reservations but were early as we knew parking was crazy. Met some great folks while waiting. Bartenders were fast putting drinks out and giving a little show while doing it. Started with the toasted ravioli as they claim 'they invented it. Got cheese and meat. The sauce that came with was so good we couldn't wait to get our food! I had the tortellini de papa with prosciutto and garlic cream sauce. So good! My husband enjoyed his pizza but remarked the pepperoni was a little salty. It was fine for me. Too full for dessert. This area will be a stop from now on when we visit!

    Ambiance (5/5): Super busy on a Sunday night but we managed to get a corner table. A little dark on…read morethe inside and on the noisier side. Service (4/5): It was a bit difficult to get service when they were so busy. The food came out relatively quick with no issues. The young waiter was very friendly. Toasted Ravioli (4/5): Glad we came and tried their famous homemade ravs. They had an exterior crunch with some meat on the inside. The marinara sauce went great with it. Chicken caprese salad (4/5): Added chicken to the salad and they did not skimp on the protein! I liked the vinaigrette that the salad came with. Penne a la Vodka (5/5): It was both rich and creamy. The flavors were on point and delicious all around. Found parking nearby with no problem.

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    Bar and dining area (lower level)
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    Large sampler
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    Zia's on The Hill

    Zia's on The Hill

    4.0
    (1.1k reviews)
    9.6 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Women-owned & operated

    My mom and I used to come here a lot when I was little, so she decided she wanted to run it back…read moreand go here for her birthday lunch. It really is consistently good and we've never had a bad experience here. We started with cocktails and I had the espresso martini. It was very good! She had more of a fruity martini and also enjoyed it. They give you bread which is always a plus, and we started with an appetizer of mozzarella fritti which was fresh mozzarella and fried. Delicious. We also obviously had to get the salad and it was so good with the house dressing. We had the chicken piccata and the pollo Soto. My piccata came with a side of pasta and was very tasty. I loved the lemon and the capers. Our server was kind and helpful. I definitely recommend making a reservation because we went at noon on a Saturday and it was poppin! I'll be back :)

    We've been to "The Hill" in South City countless times, but we'd never tried Zia's. That changed a…read morecouple of days ago. Honestly? We've been missing out. The interior is nothing fancy, but it has that standard charm of The Hill. The service was excellent, we had Katie. She could have told us she went to WashU and majored in waitressing and we would have believed her. Prompt, professional but slightly personable. Good combo. The food was GREAT. We couldn't decide which was better, the Chicken Picatta or the Chicken Speidini. They were both super high quality poultry mixed with a rich and flavorful sauce, yum. Katie even let us make the side shells "pink", by mixing marinara and Alfredo for us. The only reason I'm subtracting a star is that our salads were a bit wilted -- my Mom kept running into some weird looking greens. Regardless, we'll be back.

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    Zia's on The Hill
    Tomato salad and toasted ravioli
    Tomato salad and toasted ravioli
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    Maggiano's Little Italy

    Maggiano's Little Italy

    3.7
    (610 reviews)
    11.1 mi
    $$

    Everytime I come to Maggiano's it's a lovely time. Great location for an intimate dinner stop…read morebefore heading elsewhere for a date activity, but also great at hosting larger group outings. I just love the low stimulation and the intentionality of the layout. You're typically not straining to hear your dining partner, it's a very calm setting. In my experience the staff has always been attentive. Special shout out to the server who wasn't even assigned to me who brought an extra serving of bread as we were packing our boxes! The food is consistently great! I do miss the reduced price take-home frozen pastas, I hope to see them again soon. The only area Maggiano's doesn't wow me on is their cocktail selection, specifically their price points for what they serve, but otherwise I'd call Maggiano's a 4.75 / 5 so we'll round up.

    Went to Maggiano's Little Italy with a party of 10. We had reservations and showed up on time but…read moredidn't get seated until about 15 to 20 minutes later. It was really crowded so we understood, and they do have a bar area to wait which was nice. Service was pretty slow, but our server was helpful when we had questions. The food was good overall. My favorite was the Our Famous Rigatoni "D" with chicken and mushrooms. It had really good flavor, I just wish it came out hot instead of lukewarm. Overall, decent food but the experience itself wasn't the best.

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    Second level dining area
    Second level dining area
    16 oz. Bone-In Ribeye** Garlic Mashed Potatoes shirley temple   so yummy
    16 oz. Bone-In Ribeye** Garlic Mashed Potatoes shirley temple so yummy
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