Looking to satisfy your appetite for Italian fare?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end Italian restaurants around St. Louis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.
1. J Devoti Trattoria
Topping the list is J Devoti Trattoria. Located at 5100 Daggett Ave. in the Hill, the wine bar, New American and Italian spot is the highest-rated high-end Italian restaurant in St. Louis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 181 reviews on Yelp. The menu features items like vegetable pizza and house-made ravioli.
If you're curious for more, we found these details about J Devoti Trattoria.
"Formerly Five Bistro from 2006-2018, Chef Devoti has evolved his farm-to-table bistro to include a focus on Italian cuisine," the business explains in the history section of its Yelp profile. "J.Devoti Trattoria is a tribute to his Italian heritage as well as the Hill neighborhood where his grandmother once lived."
As to what the business is known for, "We have concentrated on the flavors of our region by using quality ingredients from neighboring farms," it states on Yelp in the section about specialties. "This has afforded us the opportunity to embrace whole animals with nose-to-tail cooking. Our mission is to bring our guests back to a time where you knew where your food came from as well as the farmers that worked so hard to raise sustainable and ethical products."
2. Eleven Eleven
Next up is Lafayette Square's Eleven Eleven, situated at 1111 Mississippi Ave. With four stars out of 510 reviews on Yelp, the wine bar, New American and Tuscan spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge. Look for stuffed mushrooms, grilled chicken and a turkey panini on the menu.
If you're hungry for more, we found these details about Eleven Eleven.
"Named after the street address, Eleven Eleven Mississippi is renowned in the St. Louis culinary scene for serving award-winning Tuscan/Californian cuisine since 2003," the business writes on Yelp, this time in the bio section of its profile. "Once a part of the historic International Shoe factory, the restaurant takes advantage of the open space and natural elements of wood and brick to create a stunning yet comfortable dining environment that has been a St. Louis favorite since opening. Paul and Wendy Hamilton designed the menu from their numerous trips to the wine regions of Tuscany and Northern California."
As to what the business is known for, "Eleven Eleven is one of the most recognized restaurants in St. Louis for delivering exceptional service and innovative cuisine," it states on Yelp in the section about specialties. "During our first year, the restaurant was included in Zagat's America's Top Restaurants and was voted 'Best New Restaurant' in local publications."
3. Carmine's Steakhouse
Downtown St. Louis's Carmine's Steakhouse, located at 20 S. Fourth St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy steakhouse and Italian spot four stars out of 221 reviews. The menu features crab cakes, toasted ravioli and lobster bites.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about Carmine's Steakhouse.
"The Lombardo Family's legacy of fine food at moderate prices goes back almost 75 years, and the tradition continues today," according to the history section of the business's Yelp profile.
4. Dominic's Restaurant
Dominic's Restaurant, an Italian spot in the Hill, is another pricey go-to, with four stars out of 110 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5101 Wilson Ave. to see for yourself. The menu offers calamari, lobster ravioli and rack of lamb.
The site has lots more information on Dominic's Restaurant.
"Dominic Galati emigrated to the United States from Sicily in 1964, bringing with him a passion for food and life," per the history section of the business's Yelp profile. "He settled in St. Louis and, after learning the business, opened Dominic's on the Hill in 1971. He and Jackie, along with their extended family, have worked tirelessly to make Dominic's one of the finest Italian restaurants in the country."
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"Since its debut in 1971, Dominic's gourmet Italian cuisine has become famous in St. Louis and beyond," the business states in the bio section of its Yelp profile. "On the corner of Hereford and Wilson in the historic Italian neighborhood known as the Hill, chef Dominic Galati and his wife Jackie serve up continental Italian cuisine with an emphasis on traditional regional dishes in an elegant atmosphere."
5. Tony's
Downtown, check out Tony's, which has earned four stars out of 185 reviews on Yelp. Treat yourself at the Italian spot by heading over to 410 Market St. The menu features roasted salmon, filet mignon and tartare.
Joan G. noted, "How do you go to Tony's and not give them five stars. The service was impeccable, the food is to die for and the atmosphere is lovely."
Yelper Brian S. wrote, "Fantastic experience. A story, a wise journey with capable guides that bring you home safe."
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