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Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill', St. Louis, MO

Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'

4.9 (7287)
$31 to $50
Italian
5226 Shaw Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 51 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
Charlie Gitto's On the Hill is a landmark for fine Italian dining in The Hill neighborhood of St. Louis.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
  • 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

What 7,287 people are saying

Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill' reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • St. Louis

    Best Overall

  • St. Louis

    Best Service

  • St. Louis

    Italian

  • St. Louis

    Most Booked

  • Downtown

    Best Overall

  • Downtown

    Best Food

  • Downtown

    Best Service

  • Downtown

    Best Ambiance

  • Downtown

    Best Value

  • Downtown

    Great for fine wines

  • Downtown

    Romantic

  • Downtown

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill' offers a remarkable dining experience with "outstanding service" and "delicious food," making it perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "fabulous" toasted ravioli and seafood pasta dishes. While it's "not inexpensive," the quality and ambiance justify the cost. Highly recommended for Italian cuisine lovers!

7,287 Reviews
  1. Simon

    Phoenix7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Busy night. Dining room exceptionally noisy and difficult to talk with the person next to you. So dark we had to get out our phone flashlights to read the menu. My special was overcooked. My wife’s sea bass was overcooked. Others seemed happy with their pasta. It took over an hour to deliver our first dish.

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  2. stephan

    South Dakota1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great experience the moment you walk in the door.

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  3. Rose VIP

    St. Louis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ll start with the cocktails. While my sangria and my husband’s old fashioned were tasty, I’m not a fan of crushed ice in my cocktails. Next up- the appetizers. We had arancini and calamari. The arancini was delicious and the sauces were an excellent complement. I’ve had calamari at many restaurants and this one was very different. Mixed with lightly fried green beans, onions, and banana peppers, it gave this dish a nice variety. The calamari was cut thickly and kind of more in strips. It was very tender and again, the sauce was a nice complement Now on to the entrees-My husband had the chicken nunzio and said it was very tasty. I had the seafood risotto. The portion was huge! Be ready to take half home! All of the seafood was cooked perfectly as was the risotto which had a slight kick to it. Finally for dessert we shared the tiramisu-sweet and creamy and a perfect way to end an excellent meal. So plan ahead and make a reservation if you’re looking for a nice evening out as they do book up!

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  4. Jason

    St. Louis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were impeccable. I highly recommend!

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  5. lori

    Coastal Georgia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic place. Old world charm. Food fantastic. Save some leftovers for breakfast. Had gnocchi delicios San marzano sauce. Gnocchi were like heavenly pillows. The arancini was served with a fantastic pesto sauce. Definitely coming back when I return to St L

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  6. Davey

    Alabama4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing. We can’t say enough good about this place. Ravioli were crispy. Drinks were phenomenal. Order the Limoncello Spritzer. The seasonal salad was so fresh. Order the Veal Parm:m. And the desserts were delicious as well. Eat here ASAP

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  7. Chance

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s was a very nice place, with amazing food. I would for sure go back.

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  8. Patricia

    St. Louis19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    excellent food, outstanding service always a memorable time

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  9. Elizabeth

    St. Louis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been here several times , I love NY Italian and this place fills the void, great food, great service.

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  10. Stephanie

    E. Tennessee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had an absolutely fabulous experience at Charlie Gitto’s. Our server was attentive, professional, and friendly. The entire service team was great. We were seated immediately upon arrival, never had to wait for (or even ask) drink refills, the service team was prompt with fresh parm for our entrees… overall awesome. Our food was delicious. We ordered the toasted ravioli appetizer, the Rigatonj with Sausage, the Gnocchi All Sorrentino, and the triple chocolate cake for dessert. On our servers suggestion, I added a house-made Italian sausage link to top off my pasta and my husband ordered a meatball, as the Gnocchi is sans meat. Every item was outstanding. The fresh bread was phenomenal too. So glad we grabbed a last minute reservation here!

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 51 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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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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