This place delivers exactly what you want from a solid Italian restaurant. From the moment you walk…read morein, the atmosphere feels polished without being overdone, and the service is sharp and professional. Our server stayed on top of everything without hovering. The food was the real standout--fresh, clearly made with care, and packed with bold, classic Italian flavor. Portions are serious, so you definitely get your money's worth. Good food, strong service, and a place I'd have no problem coming back to.

This was the best establishment we have been to. The way our day played out our party of 4 got to…read morethe restaurant 2 hrs early. We asked if there was anyway they could get us in early. The hostess asked if the patio would be ok and we were delighted to say yes. My wife is using a walker due to upcoming hip replacement surgery and the hostess suggested we use the outside patio gate instead of trying to pass through the restaurant. We sat in the patio and water and fresh hot 2 kinds of bread were placed on the table. Our server, Connor, is so knowledgeable and pleasant. He was patient with us and his wine suggestion was spot on. Great sense of humor and he worked all the patio tables. The food choices were amazing and exceeded expectations. Pricing was comparable with what we expected. The lobster bisque was thick, hot and very filling. There was ample pieces of lobster as well. My wife shared that her pasta was not hard or dry or rubbery but tasted freshly made. Connor shared that the prep starts every morning with homemade pasta. The traditional toasted ravioli were just that, toasted and tasty and the CG shrimp seemed so much more than an appetizer. Meals could be had with just those. I was very satisfied it ordered lasagna anyway. I just had them pack it to go as I was comfortably full. I know there are a lot of choices on the Hill but I assure you this one stands out. Please treat yourself to Charlie Gitto's. Don't wait for a special reason. Any time you eat here will be special

We came by to grab coffee and dessert one night…read more They have a small bar area in the front of the store to let folks sit and enjoy the view. We ordered 2 desserts and a coffee. The desserts were both tasty and well balanced, the coffee was fresh and screaming hot! The ordering process is a little clunky l, as we had to wait for the ladies behind the dessert counter to be available (they also seat guests in the restaurant it seems) and they didn't see us for a minute. Then you go to a different spot to order coffee and pay. The cashier wasn't sure what the desserts we ordered were called, so she had trouble finding what to ring in. Just made it seem a little unorganized. We were also surprised that tiramisu wasn't an option. But tasty either way! Be sure to stop in and try them out.

Let me start with the good. Service was amazing! Our waitress was outstanding as were other staff…read moreencountered during our visit. The appetizers, artichokes, zucchini fries and Burratta were amazing and the whole party enjoyed them. This was a birthday dinner for me so I was excited when I got there (my former review was about our amazing lunch there so I expected so much more). My mother ordered the pork chop which she enjoyed, she said it wasn't special but it was a good pork chop. My brother ordered the crab enchiladas which he hated. He did admit that it could be a taste thing as he expected sauce and there was bone, just cheese and noodles and crab and not enough cheese. My daughter and I both ordered filet and lobster with scalloped potatoes. I overlooked that it was served with sauce, which had it been flavorful sauce would have been okay but it was as if they took milk... just milk and poured it over each plate. The steaks were not medium as expected... more like a medium well and the lobster... well it is weirdly shredded partially with a bit left in the tail... my daughter complained hers was chewy and mine was ungodly nasty fishy. I even gave my daughter a piece of mine which she said tasted nothing like hers and she couldn't even swallow it. I am not a person to eat a significant portion of a meal and complain so we just ate what we wanted but it didn't take a lot to eat a significant portion because there wasn't much there. For 75 a plate I expected at least quality food and what I received was not quality food. The potato was not bad to me but everything on the table was served tepid and not at all hot. However there were some things warmer than others... my steak was warm, my daughters was cold, her lobster was warm and mine was not. The pork chop was just tepid and the potatoes were just cold. The same went with appetizers, fried artichokes were cold but zucchini was so hot I burned my mouth.... It was much busier when we went last night than when we went for dinner and i left feeling as if they either need more cooks or one that can handle a busy restaurant because the food was just not good. A big disappointment as it was my birthday dinner and one I had really looked forward to. If I were to go back it would be for the lobster roll which was the amazing lunch I had some time back or for an appetizer and a drink and that simply because the staff really are great and the little store out front so cute and J love Italian Grocers... If you go here I recommend asking questions and taking a look at reviews of what you would like to order. Again, I recognize everyone has different tastes and this review speaks to my thoughts on the food last night not on the restaurant as a whole which I feel tries very hard to be a good experience for customers.

I can't believe I never reviewed this place! I loved Zia's 10 years ago and I love it still! I just…read morewent on 07/03 and had Katie the best server at the restaurant! You need to book a reservation for Friday and Saturday nights. We had ours for 7 pm and were seated promptly. Food we got Toasted Ravs's these are a STL staple and a must get. The sauce is on the sweeter side so be prepared. I got the Lasagna which came with a salad. The dressing is also on the sweeter side. I love that so it's a great salad and it's topped with provel cheese. The lasagna has provel, beef, sausage and ricotta. It's light on the ricotta which I love. They use the same sweet sauce for the toasted rav's. It's a huge portion! My friend got a chicken dish which came with bacon, broccoli, peppers, and had toasted bread crumbs. He loved it, however he said it did not have much chicken. We were so full we skipped dessert. Great meal. For two people it was about $100 so pretty reasonable. We also got alcohol so it would have been cheaper without wine and a mixed drink. Best Italian on the Hill in my opinion!

Tonight we went to Zia's with family for a back-to-school dinner, and unfortunately, it was a bad…read moreexperience. The food was average at best. The toasted ravioli were small and tasted like they might have come straight from the freezer. The salad was probably the best part--they are known for their sweet Italian dressing. My chicken spiedini was nothing special, with flavorless prosciutto and a piece of cartilage in one bite. My wife's entrée was swimming in a bowl of sauce. Even the bread in the basket was smashed. The drinks were just OK, not fully mixed. The ambiance wasn't much better. It was noisy, with a constant parade of traffic passing right by our table. Our server was just OK. The oddest part of the evening was the table busser, who would literally throw plates and silverware into his tub. Every few minutes, he'd clear another table, crashing everything around. When he reset the table next to us, he actually threw the plates onto the table like he was trying to break them. It was so absurd that we laughed out loud. Seriously, you can get better food and service for half the price at Pasta House.

I came here because it's a very traditional St. Louis pasta establishment…read more As is the norm, they bring out the Italian bread with butter or, if you choose, olive oil. There are two major Italian bakeries in St. Louis, and this bread came from one of them. :) I ordered the pasta sampler with baked spaghetti, penne, ravioli, a meatball, and a cheese blend. I did not like it. For whatever reason, the pasta and meatball tasted bitter. I sometimes wonder if my taste buds are short-circuiting. On this night, the salad I had was spot on, so I think the dish was off. The owner, who is ancient, came around and chatted with the table. Got to love these old Italian places in St. Louis.

We had a reservation for five people on a Sunday evening. This location is inside a hotel. When we…read moregot there, the parking lot was pretty full. My husband dropped me off and went to find a parking spot. I stood at the hostess stand for close to five minutes waiting for someone to take me to a table. A number of the staff saw me, but I guess it wasn't their job to help me. I was finally seated and the rest of our group arrived. Noah was our server and he was really good! He was professional, but we also got to see his personality. If you come here, ask for him! The ambiance is fine. There's nothing special as far as that goes. There was kind of loud music coming from somewhere near the dining room and I was very aware of the bass. Now for the food! My husband and I split a wedge salad. It was my favorite part of my dinner. Three of the five of us liked our meals. Those meals were the cannelloni, chicken parmigiana, and linguine tutto mare. Unfortunately, none of those were mine! My husband had the chicken risotto and it wasn't great. It would have been better if it didn't taste like licorice. We all think there had to have been some anise in it to taste like it did. Licorice tasting pasta dishes aren't a thing as far as I know. I had the short rib ragu pappardelle. It was not good at all. Those of us that tasted it couldn't pinpoint was wasn't good, It really was pretty bad. We were there for my mother-in-law's 97th birthday and wanted to keep everything chill and pleasant so we didn't ask to see the manager, etc. I was a bit surprised that I wasn't asked about my meal when they cleared my full bowl and I didn't want it boxed up. I had been told this Bartolino's locwas the worst one, but it worked best logistically. We will definitely won't be back.

Phenomenal sushi dining experience at the Hill. I sat at the sushi bar, enjoying the show crafting…read morethe delightful meal in front of me. I enjoyed everything tonight from chawanmashi to all the sushi pieces. Service is good and ambiance is top-notched. Here's my favorite from tonight's dinner: Chawamushi - phenomenal King salmon belly and torched king salmon belly - Bravo

We were taken care of by Catie and had a great experience!…read more Food was spectacular. It was hard to be disappointed, each bite was bursting with flavor and the fish would melt in your mouth! Definitely order the dirty martini, as it serves as a great palette cleanser in between courses. My boyfriend's biggest reactions were to the: Isaan hamachi, madai nigiri, masu nigiri, and the bluefin akami! Save this spot for special occasions, it's worth the price.

Such an underrated brunch spot!…read more The coffee press in itself makes the trip worth it but the service and the cozy Dogtown ambiance helps start off my Sunday mornings perfectly.

Sadly, I've only been here twice but each time was better than the last. Jordan was our server and…read morewas outstanding from beginning to end. To start, I got a small Caesar. It was filling and the croutons were delicious. Drink wise, I went with the socialista and was pleasantly surprised. It was fruity but not overly sweet. For my entree, I got the steak frites and substituted the side for Brussel sprouts and got the truffle fries based on Jordan's recommendation. The steak was ok, but the chimichurri def made it better. As Jordan mentioned, the fries were a hit. Sadly, the Brussel sprouts were not as I had hoped. I was expecting them to come crispy and seasoned but they weren't. Overall, service was great and the food was just as good.

​Took some out-of-town coworkers here for Italian based on all the glowing recommendations, and it…read moredid not disappoint! ​Online reservations were a breeze, and we were seated right away. The atmosphere is lovely, and the smell of fresh food as you walk in instantly sets the mood (just give yourself a few extra minutes for street parking). Our server, Cherish, was outstanding--warm, fast, and attentive. ​Everyone loved their meal, the food arrived quickly, and the toasted raviolis are an absolute must-try. Wonderful experience from start to finish. I'll definitely be returning!

Anthonino's Taverna was one of the highlights of our trip to St. Louis! The food was so good that…read morewe ate there twice during our visit. Every dish was delicious, the service was warm and attentive, and the atmosphere was welcoming and relaxed. If you're visiting St. Louis, skip the crowded tourist spots and make a reservation here instead. This place is a true gem, and we'll definitely be back the next time we're in town!

The food was outstanding. I had the seafood linguine it was delicious. It was my first time there…read moreand we will definitely be back.

1) White sangria 10/10 - Perfectly refreshing Toasted…read moreravioli 10/10 - Left wanting more after we finished the 10 PCs we had 2) Manicotti 10/10 3) Lobster Ravioli 9/10 - Perfection except there was a tad too much sauce that I couldn't really see what I was eating or when my filling fell out and was hiding in the sauce 4) Risotto Frutti Di Mare 10/10 - They even brought an extra small dish for the shells! How thoughtful! Can't wait to get this again. 5) Spumoni 8/10 - Tasted great, just served in such a small dish, it made it difficult to eat at first and was melting over the sides of the bowl right at the start. Couldn't dig the spoon in easily for fear of it pushing right out of the bowl. 6) Lemoncello Cake - Perfect for someone like me who loves lemon cake. Not overly sweet - just right. Serving size was perfect for an individual. 7) Chocolate Cake - Perfect serving size for one, my friend had this, so I'll definitely try it next time. This was our first visit. We have now downloaded the restaurant's mobile app and plan on placing future takeout and delivery orders as well.