Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'

Name: Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'
Address: 5226 Shaw Avenue, St. Louis, MO, United States, 63110
Telephone: (314) 772-8898
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

5544 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 3, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 25 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
Website
https://www.charliegittos.com/
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.

Location
5226 Shaw Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110
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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Popular dishes

Toasted Ravioli$12.00
“The Original”, handmade meat-filled ravioli, with our famous pomodoro sauce.
Arancini$12.00
Risotto balls, filled with fresh Mozzarella cheese, served with our famous pomodoro and walnut pesto cream sauce.
Calamari Fritti$14.00
Flash-fried calamari, onions, green beans and banana peppers, served with citrus chipotle mayo.
Garlic Cheese Toast$8.00
Made with house cheese blend, fresh herbs and garlic on homemade Italian bread.
Eggplant Parmigiano$12.00
Lightly-floured eggplant baked with our famous house cheese blend.
Sicilian Garlic Dip$5.00
Extra virgin olive oil, garlic, herbs, and parmesan cheese.
CG Signature Shrimp$21.00
Extra large, roasted in garlic butter and seasoned breadcrumbs.
Eggplant Napoleon$13.00
Layers of breaded eggplant fried, filled with layers of house cheese blend, roasted red peppers, pesto, pomodoro and Asiago cream.
Meatballs in Pomodoro$10.00
House-made meatballs with famous pomodoro sauce.

HOMEMADE SOUPS

Lobster Bisque$10.00
French Onion$9.00

SALADS

Mixed Green$10.00
Mixed greens, homemade croutons and CG cheeses, tossed in our famous sweet and sour Italian vinaigrette.
Classic Caesar$11.00
Romaine lettuce and shaved Parmigiano with our house-made Caesar dressing and signature croutons.
Italian Chopped$14.00
Mixed greens, red onions, tomatoes, zucchini, Kalamata olives, pepperoncini, Garbanzo beans, bacon, Gorgonzola crumbles and Genoa salami, tossed in our famous sweet and sour Italian vinaigrette.
Wedge$12.00
Iceberg lettuce with tomatoes, red onions, Gorgonzola and bacon in our famous sweet and sour Italian vinaigrette.

BRICK OVEN PIZZAS

Siciliano$15.00
Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms and onions.
Margherita$13.00
Fresh Mozzarella, tomatoes and basil.
BBQ Chicken$15.00
Chopped chicken covered in barbeque sauce with CG cheeses, red onion and bacon, topped with green onion.
Cheese Pizza$13.00
A special blend of cheeses.

PASTA ENTRÉES

Penne Borghese$20.00
Penne noodles in a pink Cognac sauce with prosciutto, onions and parsley.
Homemade Lasagna$21.00
Six-layers, meat-filled, with tomato meat sauce and cream sauce.
Tortellini alla Panna$20.00
Meat-filled tortellini, mushrooms, peas and prosciutto in a Parmesan cream sauce.
Rigatoni with Sausage$20.00
Spicy, crumbled house-recipe sausage in a sweet tomato basil sauce.
Penne Primavera$19.00
Multigrain pasta with seasonal vegetables in an olive oil, butter and garlic sauce.
Baked Spaghetti with Meatballs$21.00
Spaghetti noodles baked in our Bolognese sauce and topped with CG Cheeses.
Homemade Manicotti$20.00
Ricotta cheese-filled tubular noodles baked in a tomato and cream sauce.
Homemade Cannelloni$20.00
Meat-filled tubular noodles baked in a tomato and cream sauce.
Chicken Rigatoni$20.00
Breaded chicken tossed with fresh spinach and tomatoes in a roasted sweet pepper and Asiago cream sauce with rigatoni noodles.
Beef Ravioli$21.00
Meat-filled, homemade ravioli in our Bolognese sauce.
Gnocchi Bolognese$21.00
Homemade gnocchi in a Bolognese cream sauce.

BEEF ENTRÉES

Certified Angus Beef ® brand. Upper choice all aged a minimum of 28 days. Finished in your choice of the following styles: Nunzio Mkt. | Marsala 4 | Herb Butter 4 | Siciliano 4

NY Strip (14 oz.)$49.00
Filet Mignon (8 oz.)$50.00
Petit Filet Mignon (6 oz.)$42.00

VEAL ENTRÉES

Bone in Veal Milanese$48.00
Bone in veal chop, breaded, sauteed and finished with Rosemary lemon oil.
Bone in Veal Parmigiano$49.00
Bone in veal chop, breaded and baked with pomodoro sauce and CG cheeses.
Veal Marsala$38.00
Thinly sliced veal, prepared in a sweet Marsala wine sauce with fresh mushrooms.
Veal Lemonata$38.00
Thinly sliced veal, prepared in a white wine lemon butter sauce, topped with capers.
Veal Nunzio
Thinly sliced veal, topped with jumbo lump crabmeat, finished with CG cheeses and lemon butter sauce.

CHICKEN ENTRÉES

Marsala$28.00
Breaded boneless breast of chicken prepared in a sweet Marsala wine sauce with fresh mushrooms.
Nunzio
Breaded boneless breast of chicken, topped with jumbo lump crabmeat, finished with CG cheeses and lemon butter sauce.
Parmigiano$29.00
Breaded boneless breast of chicken, baked with pomodoro sauce and CG cheeses.
Lemonata$28.00
Breaded boneless breast of chicken, prepared in a white wine lemon butter sauce topped with capers.
Spiedini$28.00

SEAFOOD ENTRÉES

Salmon$28.00
Farm-raised salmon finished with lemon tarragon butter.
Seafood Risotto$32.00
Shrimp, scallops, clams, langostinos, and mussels finished with three-pepper butter.
Seafood Pasta Suzanne$34.00
Fresh homemade tagliatelle noodles with shrimp, scallops, clams, langostinos and mussels in a spicy three-pepper cream sauce.
Linguini with Fresh Clams$26.00
Fresh littleneck clams, chopped clams, in an olive oil, herb and garlic sauce.
Shrimp Scampi$32.00
Homemade tomato tagliatelle noodles with spinach, tomatoes, and mushrooms in a white wine lemon butter cream sauce.
Lobster Ravioli$30.00
Lobster-filled, homemade ravioli in a lobster cream sauce.

SIDES

Gnocchi au Gratin$8.00
House-made potato gnocchi baked in a Gruyere cheese sauce.
Baked Potato$8.00
Chef's Vegetable$8.00
Creamed Spinach$8.00
Baked in a Gruyere cheese sauce.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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CraigNblytheville
New York Area
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Moms birthday and family’s first trip! Everyone was so impressed with the service and loved their meals!
CH
CurtH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was the experience that I had hoped for! I will return when I’m back in St. Louis.
TM
TommyM
Memphis/West TN
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place was recommended by friends and did not disappoint. Wife had the lasagna and said it was the best she ever had. I had baked spaghetti with meatballs. Pasta was amazing and cooked to perfection. There are at least 10 more dishes I could try and the way the basics are served I’m sure they will be amazing. Attention to detail is seen all over the restaurant!
RE
RayE
St. Louis
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
Some of the food was excellent others only fair . Lobster bisque poor.
SM
ScottM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The total experience. Food was amazing, service was premier. Definitely a place I recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waitress was great and the staff was very friendly and attentive. Thank you!
BD
BernardD
St. Louis
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding and well presented. Service was great.
LF
LindaF
Columbus
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience3
Conversation was difficult due to high noise level. Loved my shrimp Scampi and Zinfandel
J
Joek
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Cannolis and toasted raviolis… do I need to say anything else? Gotta try both. Awesome service! A bit chilly but I guess I am always cold!
NB
NeilB
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday celebration
JL
JohnL
Wilmington
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing. Wonderful, intimate setting with meaningful, delicious meals.
XD
XDm4O
Chicago
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always try to make it to Charlie Gittos when we go to STL! Food and service were excellent as always! You cant go wrong at Charlie Gittos!
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Traveler1
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
An amazing experience that made me feel like it straight out of the movies 😊
BS
BradS
Austin
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience, great service.
DM
DonM
Dallas
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a classic restaurant for our annual travels to St Louis. The food is always perfectly prepared and the staff makes dining out fun. Being " on the hill" is truly a St Louis experience.
DF
DougF
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our reservations were the way to go. Walked right in and we’re seated. Service was exceptional. The waiter was attentive and very friendly.
NO
NickO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had the best lasagna I’ve ever had at Charlie Gitto’s.
SJ
StevenJ
St. Louis
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Service was excellent and service was fast. The food taste was OK, but VERY high prices!
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ps1213
Orlando
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! Loved the grouper! Excellent wait staff too. Wonderful dining experience!
RC
RhondaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've lived in St. Louis for seven years and had never tried Charlie Gitto's. How did I miss this place? The food was unbelievable. I had the lasagna, which was the best I've ever tasted, with a perfect bechamel sauce. A friend had the gnocchi and let me try some--it melted in my mouth. And the carrot cake was the lightest and fluffiest cake. I highly recommend this restaurant.
KA
KimberlyA
St. Louis
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
A bit disappointed during recent experience at Charlie Gitto - food was just okay, wasn't as exceptional as it has been in previous years. My last outing on Valentine the food was exceptional, we were just packed within the restaurant, as they were trying to accommodate all. Totally disappointed a bit - just average this time around, as I did not have that WOW favor as it was during previous visits!
CL
ChristyL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, great service…we will return every time we are in town
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
First time here and will be back! We had reservations, which I would suggest. We were seated in the first room, which is darker, with it’s own ambience of dark wood, low amber lighting, the cool bar, decor, etc. service was impeccable. The young lady and young man who filled water glasses, refilled bread and cleared plates were incredibly attentive and composed. Very impressed! The food was amazing! My wife ordered the blackened grouper special with crab on top. Best meal she has had at a restaurant in quite some time she said. I had the seafood Suzanne pasta dish. Very good! Full of seafood. We finished sharing a huge piece of homemade carrot cake. Definitely homemade and worth every calorie. The only thing I would change is our table/seating. We were seated at a table right behind the hostess stand, along the bar. We heard every conversation of the hostesses, when other staff tried to step in to help greet patrons, when patrons met others and hugged/greeted each other. All of this is very normal restaurant behavior and was handled gracefully, however, we were surrounded by it for our entire meal, which was distracting. We look forward to another visit-be it a 2 hour drive or not!!
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maryd
Oklahoma City
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The toasted ravs are the best I have ever had! Wonderful place as it never disappoints
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teresak
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The whole experience was excellent.Food and service were awesome.
DS
DavidS
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Been dishes of Italian that both of us have ever had. The French onion soups was the best we have ever had!!!
DK
DebbieK
Dallas
33 reviews
vip
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food is very good. I had penne bolognese and it lacked much flavor. My husband had penne primavera and it was flavorful. One problem is the parking. Absolutely horrible. I come from a place where every restaurant has parking so I’m not use to “just find a spot on the street” type parking. Extremely small place so definitely make a reservation
MB
MarthaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The lasagna was outstanding and we had excellent service. Nice to go to a restaurant where people still dress up and enjoy each other’s company.
K
Katb
St. Louis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Can’t say enough about our wonderful evening celebrating 2 birthdays. Food was delicious, service was top notch!
CT
ChetT
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
Waiter kept rushing us through courses. My wife’s meal was terrific, mine only so-so. When the waiter asked, that’s what I politely said. The service became pretty much non-existent after that, and we were effectively ignored. Not what I expected based on previous experience. Makes me concerned about driving 200 miles for dinner again.
TD
TammyD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was our first time there. We really liked the atmosphere and our waiter was very friendly. The food was outstanding!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience4
The food is above average but they bill themselves as excellent, which they are not. The food does not seem to have spices or proper flavors. I have had better flavors off the shelves of grocery stores. Prego is better than their “ famous pomadora”. This restaurant is a sham as far as serious food.
EP
EricP
St. Louis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is a must for us when we visit St. Louis. Fantastic food, friendly and welcoming staff backed by tremendous atmosphere makes it a huge favorite of ours.
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qwikdraw
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Birthday celebration, but it is so loud where we were seated that conversations were hard to keep up with. The food was awesome….cooked just to expectations. The only down side was the noise level.
VB
VictorB
St. Louis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you for making our anniversary special from start to finish. It was amazing. I highly advise using the OpenTable app to book your time. Charlie Gitto's is popular for all the right reasons so if you don't have a reservation be ready to wait. We arrived early so we could enjoy a drink at the bar and we were seated at our reservation time. Our server was amazing and the food was impressive like always.
KS
KurtS
St. Louis
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Charlie Gitto’s is an exceptional dining experience from both a service and food perspective! It’s our go-to for special occasions. We love this place!
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archer66
Las Vegas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome as always!!! Love Charlie G’a.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Charlie’s was absolutely amazing! From the hostess greeting us to our wonderful and personable waiter to the Midwest goodbye at the door. We felt like family and welcomed and really enjoyed the experience. The ambiance was perfect, the bustle of a restaurant but still intimate feeling with the dark wood and the warm glow of the lights. The food was delicious and homemade. We will definitely be back!
JP
JohnP
Phoenix
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere- classic Italian place! Great service and menu We had the fired ravioli- excellent We tried the baked spaghetti and meatballs as well as the cannelloni- both excellent. Sauce a bit sweet but good. Salads and drinks also good. Visiting the area and glad we could come to this classic place!
AL
AllenL
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Anthony was a hoot. Made it fun! Very informed. Not pushy. Great place for great food and atmosphere!

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Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill' is rated 4.8 stars by 5544 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 3, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 25 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

Website
https://www.charliegittos.com/
Phone number
(314) 772-8898
Catering
Full catering service. Please call for details.

Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'

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APPETIZERS

Toasted Ravioli$12.00

Arancini$12.00

Calamari Fritti$14.00

Garlic Cheese Toast$8.00

Eggplant Parmigiano$12.00

Sicilian Garlic Dip$5.00

CG Signature Shrimp$21.00

Eggplant Napoleon$13.00

Meatballs in Pomodoro$10.00

HOMEMADE SOUPS

Lobster Bisque$10.00

French Onion$9.00

SALADS

Mixed Green$10.00

Classic Caesar$11.00

Italian Chopped$14.00

Wedge$12.00

BRICK OVEN PIZZAS

Siciliano$15.00

Margherita$13.00

BBQ Chicken$15.00

Cheese Pizza$13.00

PASTA ENTRÉES

Penne Borghese$20.00

Homemade Lasagna$21.00

Tortellini alla Panna$20.00

Rigatoni with Sausage$20.00

Penne Primavera$19.00

Baked Spaghetti with Meatballs$21.00

Homemade Manicotti$20.00

Homemade Cannelloni$20.00

Chicken Rigatoni$20.00

Beef Ravioli$21.00

Gnocchi Bolognese$21.00

BEEF ENTRÉES

NY Strip (14 oz.)$49.00

Filet Mignon (8 oz.)$50.00

Petit Filet Mignon (6 oz.)$42.00

VEAL ENTRÉES

Bone in Veal Milanese$48.00

Bone in Veal Parmigiano$49.00

Veal Marsala$38.00

Veal Lemonata$38.00

Veal Nunzio

CHICKEN ENTRÉES

Marsala$28.00

Nunzio

Parmigiano$29.00

Lemonata$28.00

Spiedini$28.00

SEAFOOD ENTRÉES

Salmon$28.00

Seafood Risotto$32.00

Seafood Pasta Suzanne$34.00

Linguini with Fresh Clams$26.00

Shrimp Scampi$32.00

Lobster Ravioli$30.00

SIDES

Gnocchi au Gratin$8.00

Baked Potato$8.00

Chef's Vegetable$8.00

Creamed Spinach$8.00

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