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    Madrina

    3.8 (176 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Bread Service Delicious!
    Lisa H.

    Top notch dinner for my husband's birthday! Our waiter was awesome and food was excellent! The arancini was very cheesy throughout instead of just in the middle, and lightly crunchy on the outside. We had the bread service which I HIGHLY recommend. The semolina bread was the best I've ever had with whipped ricotta - delicious. Main entrees were veal Parmesan and the house made jumbo ravioli. The ravioli was unlike any I've had before - so good! Braised beef and when you slice into it, the red wine sauce flows out. Exceptional!!

    Chicken Piccata
    Joe L.

    We had reservations for dinner on a Thursday at 5:00pm. Wasn't really needed as we were one of the first folks not there for Happy Hour. We had a nice booth and enjoyed the Italian music playing softly in the background. I ordered my typical Hendricks martini with blue cheese olives and have to say the blue cheese olives here are the best tasting olives I've ever had. We had been to this restaurant once before and remembered the Burrata and were disappointed that they were "out", apparently some shipping delays from Italy. Instead we split one of their salads which was quite good and worked well with the bread service we had ordered. I choose the Bucatini All'Amatriciana pasta dish and thought it was fantastic. Pasta was perfectly cooked, sauce was delicious. I asked for some parmesan cheese and that made it perfect. My wife enjoyed her Chicken Piccata. Now for the best part...If you are a Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card holder; Madrina is one of two restaurants in St. Louis where you get a $150 credit twice a year. Basically, go between Jan 1 - June 30th, charge the meal to your Chase card and if it was $150 or more you will get a $150 credit the same day.

    Margherita Pizza
    Michaela H.

    This review is based on their happy hour- their aperitivio, aka the happiest of hours! 4-6pm Sunday & Tuesday-Friday! Saw that they had a happy hour when walking by a few weeks ago and decided to try it. It was amazing! We walked in on a Friday at 4 with no reservation and had the choice of inside or outside. Outside you have the ambiance of Old Webster and inside is elevated, sleek, and warm. The entire wait staff was so friendly and attentive! The hostess was a ray of sunshine- the bartender took our orders and made our drink, another gentleman served us and our check was given to us by a manager. This was a cohesive waitstaff- truly awesome! We got a round of spritz' (Hugo) for $7 and pizzas for $9. It was a great deal and very delicious! The happy hour menu was extensive between the drinks and food and I am excited to be back for completely different things to order. Another thing I appreciated about Madrina was that I felt like I was back in Italy. Calling happy hour aperitivo is a nice touch, but even moreso we were there for at least an hour after we stopped ordering things and not once did they rush us out- we requested the check just like in Italy. I think this was intentional as well since the service was so attentive throughout the entire experience. Excited to be back! (For happy hour as I have heard that the regular dining menu can get pricey quickly)

    Margarita
    Wanda H.

    Came for Happy Hour with friends after a play. Both our food and drinks were really good. The service was great and we enjoyed the QUIET ambiance. There was music playing, but it was low. Kudos for THAT! The meatballs were good, but the Patata Arrabbiata was the SLEEPER. Super tasty!!!

    Eggplant parm
    Roger L.

    Loved everything!!! Surprised by the reviews because the food was top notch, dining room ambiance incredible and service super warm!

    Elderberry spritz
    MaryAnn B.

    Got there for Happy Hour which they have on a Sunday. That was a perfect menu for us with charcuterie, small bites with enough choices to make a light meal. Liked the drink menu offering beer, wine cocktails and, my favorite, spritzs. Great service and upscale but not haughty or over the top. Upscale comfort with the noise level just right!

    Dining room
    Kathleen A.

    Met some friends for happy hour. Nice menu assortment of discounted treats and drinks. I had pizza and wine which is never a bad thing. I had the spicy sausage pizza w mix cheese and honey and my companion had the margarita pizza. Tasty! We had attentive service that was really good. The ambiance of the room at night is very moody and sexy. It's a very pretty room, lovely change from the CJ MUGGS, space which was tired. I'd come back. It was enjoyable!

    Tall Glass of Water
    Steven B.

    Sad to say, I was not really that impressed. As we experienced their Happy Hour the phrase, "Lipstick on a Pig" came to mind. They tried to create an upscale look and feel with their ambiance, but the product and service fell short. I'll start off by saying, they have a good Happy Hour with vey affordable pricing on classic cocktails. I was able to enjoy three of my all-time favorites; Black Manhattan, Martini and Old Fashioned (they call theirs, Italian Fashioned). All three of them were made well and I was impressed with the glassware and stemware they were served in. My friend drank Prosecco and it was served in a fluted glass. The major disappointment was with our food order. I ordered the Calamari and it was very bland. Hardly any flavor at all. The Buttermilk Herb Dressing, really didn't help much with the taste. I was disappointed that they were mainly just small rings, just tossed into a bowl. There were really only two nice sized pieces of pure calamari. Our other food item was one of their pizzas. We choose, Finocchiona. The Fennel Salami, Tomato and Mozzarella were great toppings, but the thin limp crust made it fall short. If the pizza is going to be STL Thin crust, it needs to be crisp. We both got a good giggle, because almost at the same time we both said, could this be a frozen pizza. It just did not have that freshly made taste. Other things I liked, Linen Napkins, Hooks Under The Bar and Gender Neutral Bathroom. Sad to say, I probably will not be returning. I came, marked it off my bucket list and it is time to move on. Wish them well.

    Salad and arancini
    Anne C.

    My friend loves this place and said it was a bit off tonite after our meal. That said, here's our experience - the place had a fabulous vibe, decor, lighting, comfortable seating. Service was tremendous. From the host and hostess to our server to every staff member we encountered they were attentive, responsive, professional and friendly. Onto the food. We had a party of 5 and it was a 50-50 evening with half of our party rating the food a 4, the other 3-3.5. Highlights - arancini, calamari (though it should come with marinara - we had to ask for some), Mayfair salad, pollo piccata. The two friends who gave less than a 4 had the bolognese and the raviolo. I had the veal Parmesan which was huge (two meals worth). The veal was a little overdone - so it need more sauce for moisture. It was served with pasta which was nicely al dente but lacked anything much, the side of arugula was nice. All dishes were beautifully presented. For dessert we shared with limoncello sorbet and all gave it 5 stars - generous portion, perfectly tart and not too sweet, more elevated flavor than your usual lemon sorbet. We had a lovely even despite everyone not loving their dishes.

    Inside seating - patio doors open
    Alyssa D.

    My husband and I made a reservation for a Wednesday evening- it was about half full when we arrived but cleared out quickly. I had the filet, he had the bolenese pasta. The food was delicious and the bread service is a must. The patio doors were all open, and the ambiance was wonderful! We will be back again

    David C.

    My wife and I were bummed when CJ Mugg's closed in Old Webster, but curious to try the restaurant that replaced it. We finally made that choice for Valentine's Day dinner last night, and we don't regret it. Madrina did a wonderful job renovating the space to create an elegant romantic atmosphere with warm low lighting and a soundtrack of pop standards. Service was very attentive and accommodating - despite the holiday crowd size, we never had to wait long for a water refill or a check in our cocktails (both of which were smooth, unique, and delicious). We split a house salad to start - I'm not typically a huge fan of this particular salad style, but really enjoyed the taste and texture of the artichoke hearts (which are very hit-or-miss to my palate). For the main course, we both ordered medium filets. The preparation felt a bit closer to medium-rare for my taste, but still satisfying and the accompanying roasted mushrooms and béarnaise sauce were excellent compliments to the steaks. The rich aroma of other pastas and seafood filled the dining room, and I'm curious to explore more of the menu on a future date night. Madrina made for a pleasant Valentine's Day dinner, and I'd recommend giving them a try next time you're in Webster Groves.

    Whipped ricotta app!
    Chuckie R.

    This was something that has become hard to find. Upscale restaurant that the food, service, and location justify pricing! Dark old school interior vibe. Good menu selections and great service. Will be back!

    Mel A.

    At first, I wasn't all that impressed but the place was super new. We gave it a few more months for the place to work its kinks out. Lo and behold, our most recent visit ended on a high note as far as the food, the service, and the atmosphere. *chef's kiss all over* Our recent visit in November was on a Friday night. It wasn't super busy when we got in but as the night progressed, we started noticing that the place was quickly filling up. On that note, if dining here over the weekend, you should probably make reservations. We started with some misto fritto - lightly battered crispy shrimp, calamari, artichokes, and fennel served with Buttermilk herb dressing. The serving was huge and the flavor did not disappoint. Needless to say, it was a fabulous start to our dinner. I ended up ordering the prime ribeye during this meal and it was fantastic. I clearly over-ordered but the leftover was just as tasty the next day! Then I had some cannoli to end the dinner with. The rest of our meal went really well and the service was fabulous. What I've had during my other visit - Mayfair salad with prosciutto and Mayfair dressing was lovely and had so much flavor. Linguini con vognole - I generally like pasta with clam but wasn't sure about this one. It wasn't bad but not my favorite. Tiramisu was divine and a great way to end your evening, no question! Because of how impressed I was with my most recent experience here, I have to give it 5 stars. It truly was wonderful and the food was excellent. If you've never been, you should give Madrina try! It is a fantastic addition to the Webster dining scene. I can't wait to go back and enjoy their other menu options.

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    Wonderful steaks cut in house! Risotto was really fantastic! Service was great and very attentive to our needs.

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    4.5(1.2k reviews)
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    While a friend of mine was in town visiting, we met up for a quick little HH at O+O and it was…read moreperfection. We arrived right when they opened at 4 pm and were seated right away on the patio. Was it strange to be some of the first guests to arrive? Yes. But it was also nice to have the full attention of our server who was great! He told us all about the specials and talked us through some of the drinks that he enjoys. Since I shared that I was not currently drinking alcohol, he made a few mocktail recommendations and I loved how he was able to "sell" them to me. I went with a class G&T mocktail and my friend went with a mezcal drink based on his recommendations. We also ordered 2 of the apps to just have at the table while we chatted. The mocktail I had really did hit the spot and my friend really enjoyed her cocktail as well. The hummus we ordered witht he veggies was so good and we also had a potato app that was truly such a unique flavor with creme fraiche and walnuts. Honestly, it was so good I want to go back and order it again! I really enjoyed this HH and know that I need to visit again for the actual dinner menu one day.

    Found this little gem in Webster Groves....great location, groovy & upbeat vibe, fantastic…read morecocktails, plus excellent food. I'd recommend if you're going with a party, share a bunch of the plates. Pizza is solid...crust is wood fired, sauce is perfect and unique creations make for a special type of pizza. Had the morel mushroom pasta (a special selection), the Brussel sprouts as an app, broccolini, a salad and it was perfect. Don't forget the bread & olive oil...it is to die for. Plenty of unique and crafty libations tie the entire experience all together. Place is busy on a Saturday night, so recommend a reservation. I'll be back over and over again. Nice work to the team at this hip place!

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    Fantastic happy hour from 3-5…read more The Elephant Never Forgets is an amazing creation. Best cocktail I've had in quite some time. I usually only have a cocktail when dining out...but I would buy a gallon of this to take home if I could. It's that good! The rest of the cocktail list is full of creativeness and I feel you can't go wrong with any of them. And then the dips! So good plus the homemade pita is delicious. Dinner menu starts at 5 so we stayed to try more of what The Rabbit has to offer. We ordered the onion rings, gnocchi and meatballs. Unexpectedly, the gnocchi was in a light yet very flavorful broth. It was our favorite dish from the dinner menu. The onion rings were okay and pretty greasy. The labneh sauce was the standout part of the onion rings. The meatballs were also flavorful with a hint of spice yet a tad bit dry. Still worth ordering.

    This is my favorite restaurant in St. Louis!! The space is dark, elegantly intimate yet whimsical…read morewith candles and rabbit ears peeking up from lampshades - but it was their food and drink that blew me away. We ordered the NOR and Lillian's revenge cocktails, onion rings, mac & cheese, red snapper, pork tenderloin, and gooey butter cake. I love it when I get to experience flavors I've never had before and every dish gave me a revelation. The cocktails were perfectly balanced, the pork was cooked sous vide and so succulent, and the veggies were tender with drool-worthy flavor. Most of all, everything tasted so delicious and real. It was also not too expensive for this high quality of dining, delivered with warm, genuine service. Our dining experience was an incredible 10/10. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone and can't wait to return.

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    3.9(374 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    My husband and I came down to Webster for Happy Hour at Frisco Ballroom and they were INSANELY…read morebusy, so we started searching for another one. It was already getting late so we were worried we wouldn't find one in time, when this spot popped up! Their Happy Hour goes until 6:30!! I was a little nervous for parking in this area, but it's far enough down that we had no issues. We walked in and luckily, two people were packing up at the bar, so we snagged their spots. Happy Hour is limited to the bar area only. I have no idea why I haven't heard more about this spot, and I'm honestly surprised it's not hyped up more! They use a lot of local, fresh vendors for their ingredients, and the spot is very clean and welcoming. The bartender was great all night, he gave top notch service. The food menu looks phenomenal, and they have have a lot of great options on the Happy Hour menu itself. I just got a couple glasses of house wine for a great price and my husband got a couple beers, which even the NICE ones were only $5. Their cocktails looked bomb too, we'll have to come back and try some. The beef tacos had REALLY great flavor, the fries were ginormous, crispy and cooked to perfection, and even the whipped feta was tasty. The bread they served it with was bomb. Such a cool spot, great prices, and super high quality. We will definitely be back.

    This was our annual Valentine dinner with friends. Usually around 12 to 18 of us and this time it…read morewas 16. Since we had a large group we called and were able to secure a reservation. We all arrived fairly close together, so we just started filling in seats as we arrived. The had us at the back of the restaurant at a banquet seat with tables and additional seats on the outside. It was a little tight, but we worked it out. The hostess was nice when welcoming us in and getting us going. Our server was Tera, she had our large group plus other tables, so she was doing her best to coordinate. We shared menu's, they had regular menus and special menus for Valentines Day. Tara was great with keeping track of the couples when ordering. I ordered the Butcher Board as an appetizer to share with others. Everyone really enjoyed it, especially the toasted bread. The salami, sausage and Braunschweiger. There was a buffalo chicken terrine that was different but good. Grain mustard aioli and house made pickles rounded out the board. I also ordered a cherry margarita as my first of two drinks. The second one was a Hugo Spritz. Both were ok, not great. I ordered the Tenderloin from the Valentine menu. It came with fingerling potatoes and green beans with a sauce. It was delicious! The beef so tender and flavorful. The meal was superb. To go packaging was great and came in a brown bag with handles that makes it easy to carry. We had a great time, great food and service.

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    4.6(46 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    Cute little spot. Off elm near 44. We came without…read morereservations but were able to grab the bar by the window. Have an extensive cocktail menu. Ordered a couple drinks. Server checked on us & made recommendations on drinks when asked. They have some unique cocktails which was nice for a change from the standard cocktail. They had fun ice cubes with the name etched in them.

    Off Elm? Yep, it's just two doors down on Big Bend and they're laughing and having a party…read more The staff of bartenders are from STL Barkeep, so you instantly know the cocktails are masterfully made. I came for a HH and enjoyed three different cocktails. My first was a Gold Rush. It's basically a Bees Knees with Vodka instead of Gin. It was light and refreshing, making it a great start. The second cocktail was one of my all-time favorites, a Old Fashioned. I can honestly say, it was one of the best, if not the absolute best one I have ever had. I finished the HH with a Espresso Martini. It was a good ending to my HH. They use a Cold Brew instead of true espresso, so it had a milder coffee taste. My nosh while drinking was a, Jalapeño Popper Dip. It was okay, in my opinion, it did not fit the description on the menu. Especially, the type of chips described. My friend ordered, The Small Board and it was fantastic and a good value. Our bartenders were friendly and as I stated earlier, they are masters of their skill. What stopped them from getting a 5 Star review, is simple. They do not offer a Martini on their Happy Hour Menu. I'm a Martini Man and that disappointed me, but it wont keep me away, it just keeps them short of 5 Stars.

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