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Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'

4.8
4.8
6058 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
Charlie Gitto’s On the Hill is a landmark for fine Italian dining in The Hill neighborhood of St. Louis.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 64 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Unspecified

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (314) 772-8898

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Charlie Gitto Jr.

  • Catering

    Full catering service. Please call for details.

  • Neighborhood

    The Hill

  • Cross street

    Marconi & Edwards

  • Parking details

    Valet service offered on Saturdays.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 6,058 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • St. Louis

    Best Service

  • St. Louis

    Italian

  • Downtown

    Best Overall

  • Downtown

    Best Food

  • Downtown

    Best Service

  • Downtown

    Best Value

  • Downtown

    Good for business meals

  • Downtown

    Neighborhood gem

  • Downtown

    Great for fine wines

  • Downtown

    Romantic

  • Downtown

    Good for special occasions

  • Downtown

    Most Booked

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    we had a wonderful experience, as always, in that place, the charm and the history. There is unbelievable. Our waiter was fabulous, very attentive, very knowledgeable, and incredibly polite and entertainment.
  2. DeAnnaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were celebrating our 25th Anniversary . It was a wonderful experience.Thank you for making our day special ❤️
  3. DonaldMillerfromFL

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, wait staff was very attentive but not intrusive. Great wine list, drinks at bar very reasonable priced. I'll be back next month for sure!
  4. Dina

    New England

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service2ambience3
    Food was tasty. Server was not very personable and generally made us feel uncomfortable and rushed. Unfortunate because some of the food was delicious (that pink sauced pasta was insanely good) and the place had a fun vibe. Host, runners and bussers were all friendly, just our server seemed unhappy to answer any questions or explain menu items.

    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded 4 days agoHi Dina, we are happy that you enjoyed the food and atmosphere, but apologize that you felt your server made you feel that way. We will look into this further and please know that this is not the experience our guests are used to having! Next time you want to come in, please call and make a reservation through Samantha our manager in the office.

  5. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The gnocci entree was very good. My husband loved the beef ravioli.

    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded 4 days agoHappy you enjoyed your evening with us! When all of your pasta and sauces are handmade - you can just taste the difference. Thank you for taking the time to write a review!

  6. winofoodie

    St. Louis

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    We arrived very early for our reservation and the maitre d' was gracious to work us in as soon as they could. Our wait was about a half hour but we were seated before the reservation scheduled time. Service at the bar was very good once we hailed down our bartender. After that she was very good at checking in to make sure if we needed fresh drinks. I love the vibe of the restaurant. Our waiter, Bob, was very attentive and was great in helping me pick my choice for entree. Our food was outstanding and delivered warm to the table. My only real complaint was it was VERY COLD in the dining room, a distinct change in temperature from the bar area and the dining room.
  7. JimZ

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    In the past, Charlie Gitto's was reliably exceptional. I was disappointed this time. We were seated before three other tables, ordered an appetizer, and waited. The other tables were eating their salads well before our appetizer arrived. Honestly, I think our waiter forgot. I'll write it off to a one timer. I'm not real excited about going back.

    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded 4 days agoJim, we are sorry we disappointed you this time! We were extremely busy over the holiday weekend so there were definitely a few missteps expected. I promise we are still the exceptional, St. Louis favorite for food and service and welcome you to please try us again!

  8. CharlesC

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were seated right away and the staff was very friendly and informative. The food was delicious. It was our 5th wedding anniversary and they treated us well, even giving us a complimentary piece of cake. All around a great dining experience.
  9. Capster

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very simply, this is the best Italian food in St Louis

    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded 4 days agoThat is the best compliment you can give us! Thank you so much!

  10. livetoeat50

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pastas are unbelievably good and great portions for leftovers!

    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded 4 days agoThank you for the kind words! All of our pasta, sauces, bread and desserts are made in house -daily and it makes them all the more delicious. Happy to hear you enjoyed everything!

  11. JANV

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and food were all great! A little pricey but it was worth it!
  12. NancyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food. It was a great place to celebrate our anniversary!!
  13. BobJ

    St. Louis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Charie Gitto's delivers again. Great food with an excellent waiter, both friendly and knowledgeable. Plus sitting on the patio is always a treat.
  14. traveler

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great patio seating. exceptional server. wonderful food & wine

    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded 4 days agoThank you for the compliments! Happy to hear you enjoyed your evening with us!

  15. TaraC

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely wonderful meal from start to finish. The calamari fritti is the best I’ve ever had. Our waiter was kind, efficient and made wonderful suggestions. We will be back!
  16. TommyBoy

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had dinner here for our younger son’s birthday. We had a reservation and were seated on time. The service was excellent. There were four of us dining and each meal was outstanding.

    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded on May 25, 2023Thank you for choosing us for this very special occasion! Happy to hear that we exceeded your expectations and we look forward to serving you again in the future!

  17. Lala

    Denver

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Very busy on a Monday night but staff handled it well. Noise level high.

    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded on May 25, 2023Thank you Lala! Yes, we were very busy on Monday and in the front dining room which is bit smaller and more intimate, it can be bit on the noisy side. We also have our second dining space in the back (that is much quieter) as well as the patio, which is wonderful this time of year. Hope to have you back in soon!

  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful! As always. Dining outdoors is less noisy than inside.

    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded on May 25, 2023Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! Yes, the patio is great this time of year. Glad you enjoyed your evening with us.

  19. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    We had 4 people order the filets at our table. They were all way overcooked! No pink at all. I know it’s not a steak house, but don’t brag about the aged steaks and charge $50 a la cart and not know how to prepare. Disappointing graduation dinner for my daughter.

    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded on May 25, 2023Hello, we are so very sorry you had this experience and that we missed the mark on your filets. Please be assured that this is usually not what our guests experience as we are highly regarded both locally and nationally for the quality of both our food and service. If you can please email Samantha who is one of our managers (sreinhold@charliegittos) so we can try to make this better for you.

  20. almbw

    St. Louis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I had requested a quieter table if possible when I made the reservation. We were seated at one just behind the host podium that was perfect. Our server, Andrew, met us at the table almost immediately and brough warm bread and water within 5 minutes. His service was impeccable and the food, as always, was delicious. The restaurant was busy since it's graduation week but we never felt we were being rushed. My out of town guests were most delighted with everything. Thank you for helping me give them a positive impression of St. Louis!
  21. SamuelS

    Memphis/West TN

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Excellent meal and service Next time would want to sit outside
  22. LarryB

    St. Louis

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Charlie Gitto’s continues to be our place for great Italian food and service. Making a reservation was easy! Our waiter, Scott was EXCELLENT! His recommendation for wine was perfect! His knowledge of the menu and the items off the menu were very helpful. He was very personable and friendly. He answered any questions we asked and continued to check on us through out our stay! Thank you Scott and Charlie Gitto’s for a very pleasant and enjoyable evening!
  23. ThomasR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The veal was excellent and our service was outstanding, we asked some questions regarding an upcoming family event and the manager and our waiter were very helpful. Our entire experience was extremely enjoyable.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    I am not someone who likes complaining. But it was so dark and really loud. The other people dining just were very loud. The food was good but definitely not worth how much I spent. But overall it was a nice experience just not amazing.
  25. TanyaC

    West Palm Beach

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service! Would highly recommend it.

    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded 4 days agoThank you, Tanya, for the feedback! It was a pleasure serving you and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

  26. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our graduation celebration was topped off with the best dining experience from the front of the house to the end. Our waiting team were attentive. Our waiter Tim was top notch. The food, with every bite was exquisite. We found parking on a Friday with no problem. Again, a wonderful experience.
  27. Shane

    St. Louis

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Over the years we have tried many of the dishes at Charlie Gitto’s and have never been disappointed. It would be difficult to choose the one we like the best.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite dish is the shrimp scampi. It wasn’t on the menu and I just happened to ask our waiter. He went to check with the chef and made it happen!!! It was delicious! The service is ALWAYS amazing!
  29. GioPino

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Was our for Our server conducted himself like he was working a local bar and not a restaurant that would be considered “fine dining”. Gave more attention to the tables that were parties of 4 or more than our party of two and forgot to put in our appetizer. The drinks we received were watered down, the veil was unfortunately over cooked and the lemon butter cream tasted like it had gone bad. The manager was nice enough to remove the veil from our ticket and offer another meal but at that point we had lost our appetite. Overall awful experience despite the high praise in their reviews and recommendations from others. May have just been the day we went but we will not be risking another potential bad/expensive experience and therefore will not return.
  30. Lohe

    San Antonio

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great service, excellent dishes. Noise level too loud to carry a conversation.
  31. FrankV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The best way to describe our dinner, is that it seemed as if my mother and my aunts were in the kitchen cooking dinner. Superb. Frank Volpicella.

    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded on May 11, 2023Thank you so much for the compliments, Frank! Great seeing you and hope to see you next time you are in town.

  32. Fritzkath

    St. Louis

    89 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brought an out of town guest for their first time. They had gone to other Hill restaurants. Charlie’s Gitto’s was a huge hit!!!!! The service was outstanding. The food was absolutely fantastic. Great atmosphere too. Highly recommend.

    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded on May 11, 2023So glad you enjoyed your evening with us! We strive to bring our guests the best Italian inspired fine-dining experience in St. Louis and love getting feedback like this. Thank you for taking the time to write review. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

  33. DaveD

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a great experience. Was my wife’s birthday and they seated us as I had requested. The food was outstanding and service was top notch. It is not low budget, but worth the price. I recommend them highly. We will be back.

    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded on May 11, 2023Thank you, Dave, for spending such a special occasion with us! We are so happy you enjoyed everything and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

  34. BrendaC

    Kansas City

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great waiter Nice birthday celebration! excellent food

    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded on May 8, 2023Thank you, Brenda! So happy you enjoyed your evening with us!

  35. jdine

    St. Louis

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Our family went to dinner at Charlie Gitto's to celebrate a family member's birthday. My niece tried all of the dishes -- we each ordered something different. She said each one was good but that the sea scallops over risotto -- a special that evening with asparagus -- was the best! We all enjoyed the meal and the excellent service. Thank you Ryan.

    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded on May 11, 2023Thank you for the kind words! So glad you enjoyed your experience with us. Looking forward to serving you again soon!

  36. LInthelou

    St. Louis

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. The scallops were amazing. Thank you!

    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded on May 8, 2023Thank you for taking the time to write a review! We agree, the scallops ARE amazing! So glad you had a great experience and we look forward to serving you again soon!

  37. GeorgeM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic experience! The food and service was exceptional. We will return.

    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded on May 8, 2023Thank you for this amazing review, George! We so glad you enjoyed your experience with us and we look forward to serving you again soon!

  38. JohnD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were excellent we came from California just for the toasted ravioli. The overall experience was great. .
  39. GaryG

    Omaha

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best Italian food in St. Louis period,service,food,and Joe the maître d’ is the best

    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded on May 8, 2023Thank you, Gary! That is the best compliment you can give us! It is our mission to provide an exceptional experience in Italian fine-dining. We couldn't happier to hear this from our guests. Will be sure to pass the kind words on to Joe!

  40. MikeM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Charlie Gitto's On the Hill is one of the best restaurants in St. Louis. We had a family celebration there last night and the staff was amazing, from Joe to our server Quinn, and Ernest. They took great care of us with their always amazing food! Highly recommended.

    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Responded on May 8, 2023Thank you so much Mike for the kind words and taking the time to write this review! We have been dedicated to providing exceptional fine dining experiences to the St. Louis community for over 40 years. We are happy that you enjoyed your evening with us and that we had the opportunity to serve you and your family on such a special occasion. Will be sure to pass along the compliments to Joe and the rest of the team!

FAQs

Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill' is rated 4.8 stars by 6058 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 64 times today
Google Map for Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'

5226 Shaw Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Marconi & Edwards

  • Neighborhood

    The Hill

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Unspecified

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet service offered on Saturdays.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Charlie Gitto Jr.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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