Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in St. Louis

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in St. Louis? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Square One Brewery & Distillery

4.9

4.9 (946)

$30 and under

Pub

Soulard / Benton Park

About the restaurant

"Patio seating is first come, first served. You can make a request for the patio in your reservation, and while we can't guarantee patio seating we do try to honor your request*

Located in historic Lafayette Square just south of downtown St. Louis, Square One Brewery & Distillery began operations as a Brewery & Restaurant in February of 2006. We strive to produce the highest quality and unique flavors that are not likely to be found in the large volume production of most beer and spirits today. By combining the expertise of the distiller, master brewer, and chef, we are committed to creating an amazing array of flavors and tastes for our customers.

Top review

Dick

Dined 6 days ago

Great beer offerings, excellent food and cool vibe.

Truffles - St. Louis

4.9

4.9 (1433)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Clayton

About the restaurant

"Truffles has always managed that elusive balance of refinement and relaxed casualness...” Sauce, 8/2011

“This is a top-tier eatery. The kitchen is reinvigorated and inventive…” STL Magazine, 5/2011.

Truffles strives to produce a menu that easily fuses rustic and contemporary American cooking. With simplicity and seasonality as our guide, house-made specialties such as pasta and salumi are prepared fresh every day and are complemented by choice selections of locally sourced and raised meats, seafood and inventive sides. The Truffles menu begins in the fields, rivers and farms of the Midwest and our award-winning wine list features wines from every corner of the earth. We bring the best flavors of the season direct to your plate.

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RamonVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We enjoyed our experience at Truffles very much. David was our server and made sure that we would enjoy our meal. It was a big hit. Our wine selection was perfect with our delicious meals.

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4.9

4.9 (2868)

$31 to $50

Italian

Maplewood

About the restaurant

Rustic Italian cuisine in the heart of Maplewood that features fresh ingredients from local farmers as well as an all Italian wine list.

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Triston

Dined 1 day ago

Wow, I took my new fiancé to Acero for our engagement dinner. The staff really made sure it was a celebration. We had the 7 course tasting menu with a wine pairing. The food was incredible and the pairing was as complimentary as it gets. I’ve been to many Michelin restaurants and this place is up there with the best. The staff really went above and beyond. The experience was really special and we couldn’t have asked for a better evening. Also, the White Negroni is the best I’ve had. Strongly recommend. Thank you Acero!

The Crossing

4.9

4.9 (2654)

$50 and over

French

Clayton

About the restaurant

Featuring local "farm to table" cuisine using a breadth of farmers in the Missouri and Illinois communities. When asked to define of The Crossing, Owner/Executive Chef Jim Fiala often says that he is a chef that buys locally whenever possible and cooks as any French and/or Italian chef would given the ingredients sourced. Joining Jim is Chef Thu Rein Oo who brings passion and years of experience to the kitchen. Our food is fresh, organic (whenever possible), seasonal and by design very simple. The Crossing stays true to classic techniques and the chefs love showing off their skills and passion for elegant food.

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Joan

Dined 4 days ago

We attended for a birthday dinner and the food and service were excellent. We had the tasting menu and wine pairing, so it was a little pricey, but the food was worth it. Kala was our waiter and she was superb!

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Popular dish

Tagliolini

IL Bel Lago - From the Hill

4.9

4.9 (1724)

$30 and under

Italian

Creve Coeur

About the restaurant

Il Bel Lago From The Hill. A fixture in St. Louis for 15 years now! Food is what makes an authentic restaurant great, and with its 50 years of experience from their Hill location Il Bel Lago has all the ingredients for excellence. You enter via the fountain plaza to find an open, airy lounge. Il Bel Lago is both elegant and comfortable with floor to ceiling wine racks and private dining spaces.
The Food here is as stunning as the décor. The Italian Cuisine is equal to the very best anywhere in St. Louis. Il Bel Lago's menu rates among the top Italian restaurants in St. Louis, as does the service. Come visit us and see for yourself.
Buon Appetito!

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TomVIP

Dined 1 day ago

The best sea bass in my life. Hands down! Well done Chef Frank and team!

Mangia Bella at Elijah McLeans

4.9

4.9 (13)

$31 to $50

Italian

Washington

About the restaurant

Join us at Washington's newest fine dining experience! Mangia Bella at Elijah McLean's offers a delightful dining experience, bringing warmth and authentic flavors carefully cultivated for you. We offer an extensive lunch menu being offered out of our climate controlled three season room. This is accompanied by our beautiful dining room where we offer our seasonal Italian inspired dinner menu. We are located on West Front Street with a beautiful view of the river. Our family owned restaurant provides a cozy and inviting atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Come and savor the passion we pour into every dish at Mangia Bella!

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Jan

Dined on Jul 10, 2025

Service was excellent. Food was outstanding and the wine pairings were exceptional. A great evening!

Napoli Sea

4.9

4.9 (723)

$31 to $50

Seafood

St. Charles

About the restaurant

Napoli Sea located at the Streets of St. Charles is family owned and operated by the Pietoso Family. You will quickly feel as if you are in a coastal city with the beautiful ambiance and nautical vibe. Selections include the freshest fish flown in daily amongst many other other selections.

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AngelaVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Our second time dining at Napoli sea. Treated my aunt and uncle for all their recent help. It was their first time and they really enjoyed it. We started with the seafood rissoto prepared table side in the cheese wheel as an appetizer. Everyone loved their fish selection and the Caesar salad was perfect. We shared the keylime pie and chocolate sea salt cake. Definitely recommend

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Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'

4.9

4.9 (7368)

$31 to $50

Italian

The Hill

About the restaurant

Charlie Gitto's On the Hill is a landmark for fine Italian dining in The Hill neighborhood of St. Louis.

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RodVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We had not been in a couple years but what a gem! Our waiter Tim was over the top! Best we have had in a long time at any restaurant. He knew menu and recommended some great things. The Sicilian Manhattan was off the charts. We both had dinner specials and loved them I highly recommend Charlie Gittos

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4.9

4.9 (369)

$30 and under

Italian

Cottleville

About the restaurant

Piazza Messina is a premier lakeside event venue in cozy Cottleville, Missouri that also offers unique dining options for small groups throughout the week. "Sips" is open on Wed, Thurs, and Sundays, offering casual dining and drinks - the perfect way to unwind with family and friends. An exciting bistro menu features hearty sandwiches, flatbreads, unique salads, and shareables along with weekly chef's specials from 4-8 pm. Our Brunch menu is offered Sundays from 10 am - 1 pm - there's something for everyone! And don't let our Italian name fool you - we love to explore cuisines which you'll see in our weekly specials. Check our website and follow us on social media for live entertainment, food specials, and our bartenders' latest creations!

Brunch Menu: 10:00 - 1:00 Sunday
Sunday Sips: 11:30 - 4:00 p.m. with live music, Bistro Menu, and weekly food/drink specials
Sunset Sips: Wednesday and Thursday 4-8 p.m. (bar/food specials, wine features, theme nights, and live entertainment)

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Cheryl

Dined 5 days ago

We love ,love,Love this place!!! We love the atmosphere and the Chef is fantastic! I always get the Eggs Benedict and they are perfect every time!

Napoli 3

4.9

4.9 (2191)

$30 and under

Italian

St. Charles

About the restaurant

Café Napoli is a family owned restaurant, established in 1989 by Tony and Kathy Pietoso. Quickly becoming a success, they moved the small basement restaurant to a larger location at the corner of Forsyth and Bemiston in the heart of Clayton. In 2003, sons Ande and Kye expanded their family restaurant by adding Bar Napoli, a swank cocktail lounge. A few years later, Napoli Reserve was added onto Bar Napoli allowing for private event space and an additional bar and lounge for the weekends. After years of a flourishing business, Kathy and Tony decided to take their ventures West to Town and Country where they opened their second location, Napoli2, managed by Ande. Kye has taken the reigns from his father and is now the front man for the 8,000 square foot establishment in Clayton. Café Napoli and Bar Napoli have recently undergone a face lift inside and out. Inside the kitchen, Executive Chef from Napoli2 Jon Berger was recently added to the team, bringing fresh ideas and innovation to the regional Italian specialties.

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JacquelynVIP

Dined 3 days ago

I thoroughly enjoyed my meal this visit. The blackened halibut was perfectly cooked.

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