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    il Palato

    4.3 (100 reviews)

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    Sara G.

    Il Palato provides a charming Italian ambiance with its low-key, candle-lit setting. The abundance of baked bread consumed before dinner brings me great joy and should not be judged. The seafood pasta was impressive with its generous portion of seafood, creating a flavorful and satisfying dish. #stlouispescatarianapproved @stlouispescatarians on instagram. The caramel apple dessert added a sweet finale to a great dining experience overall. Ask Jensen W. if she'd bathe in the dessert.

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    Chaz M.

    Had a reservation there tonight at 6:45 with my husband Kevin. Moved my napkin before I sat down and this critter crawled out. We left immediately.

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    Jensen W.

    Let's start backwards with the dessert, the apple caramel dessert was so good I could bathe in the caramel. Not kidding the seafood pasta was also great, they even split it up for me since we were sharing it! Our waitress was the nicest & most helpful. The vibe was quiet & lowkey & dark but very cool.

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    Fontaine C.

    First time here and it won't be last! Il Palato is located in the center of Clayton. Meter street parking is available until 5pm (Monday through Friday), while free other times. Interior is elegant and classy. Service is great as well. Our water gets refilled frequently throughout our dinner. I came for dinner at 630pm on a Friday evening. Perhaps it's in the midst of omicron outbreak, it's not crowded. The servers put all diners far apart, so I feel safe dining here. Their menu isn't very big. We ordered three dishes. All of them come out really good. What did I ordered? * Melazanya (Appetizer) is really delicious. We are served with three large pieces of crispy eggplant is served with basil and mozzarella in tomato sauce. * We ordered two pasta dishes for dinner. Both are very good, but I especially love the one with giant prawns, seafood served in fish broth. Our second pasta dish is a papadelle served with shredded pork. I like it too, though I feel the meat should be more evenly mixed in the pasta. The price is a little high ($80 for the three dishes, including tips) but reasonable given the quality of the food, seating and the level of service. We'd come back again.

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    Logan M.

    Very friendly service and good came very quick! We sat outside and it was wonderful, and the food was amazing. Definitely recommend the Melanzana even if you don't like eggplant.

    Jenn C.

    Very appealing place. Their curb appeal was beautiful. It's looks inviting, upscale, and intimate. They have spacious outdoor seating which is what we chose due to it being a beautiful day. Jack was our server of the evening and he was very helpful. We decided on the Porchetta for the appetizer. The crunchy and crispy bites of pork was excellent. It was surrounded by two sauces that made the dish sing. It was topped with a cucumber/pepper relish. It was spicy and yummy yummm yum. I definitely recommend it. We also got the Ravioli and the Orecchiette. The ravioli and the sauce was the best thing I've eaten in a while. It was flavorful and perfectly cooked. The pasta was delicious and had the perfect bite. The sauce was the star though. I really don't have the words to describe it but just trust me. It will surely give you the eye roll and moan that good food gives. The Orecchiette was plentiful and balanced. The Clams were cooked to perfection. The Salsiccia and Shrimp were also amazing. The pasta was not over cooked at all and it was flavorful. I didn't have to add anything to alter them. I would most definitely return for these dishes. There are also several others that I'd try also.

    Fish Special

    What a gem in St. Louis area!!! Went in on a Monday night because everybody else was closed. Did not expect much, but was blown away by quality and taste of appetizers and entrees. I traveled to Italy three times and always miss authentic Italian food. This is it! Next time I'm in St. Louis area I'll be here again. Also service was amazing Jack took really good care of us!

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    Michael S.

    We had a disappointing experience with the service and the food. Our server brought a cauliflower appetizer instead of the bucatini with cauliflower bolognese. We asked the server why there was no bucatini and he just said it didn't come with any pasta. I then ordered a chicken entree that had a good taste other than it had many hot peppers. The entree description didn't mention any hot peppers or heat. I mentioned this to the owner but he only responded casually. I've never had a hot Italian entree like this. The focaccia bread is always good and I'll Palato is a nice, comfortable restaurant.

    O W.

    It's all about the flavor and all about the service! And our waiter JUSTIN was always just in time for everything. Great appetizers, the entrées were unbelievable. The manager and the waiter very very courteous. We sat outside and it too was wonderful. Give it a try! Ask for handsome Justin!

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    AMAZING!! The food was incredible, service friendly and atmosphere welcoming. What a great addition to the Clayton food scene!

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    We had dinner at Il Palato the other night. The new space is open and light. Waiter was great. Food was very good. Check it out.

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