Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in St. Louis

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine 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!

The Crossing

4.9

4.9 (2641)

$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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JenniferVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Delicious, unique food and wine pairings served by informed and experienced wait staff. Dining area is intimate and decorated with interesting modern wall hangings. Overall a great dining atmosphere.

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Popular dish

Tagliolini

Napoli Sea

4.9

4.9 (703)

$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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E. Aysu

Dined 5 days ago

It has been a great experience. Was excellent! Thank you

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4.9

4.9 (31)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Webster Groves

About the restaurant

A neighborhood café and wine bar from the people behind Olive + Oak, bringing you food & wine that is fresh, casual, and simple. A place where the service is efficient and the hospitality is heartfelt. We open early offering fresh baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, and a seasonal breakfast menu. Our lunch menu features sandwiches, soups, and fresh salads. We open Thursday-Saturday evenings featuring an evolving menu of seasonal small plates from Executive Chef Mike Risk paired with wines that have been thoughtfully sourced to showcase the people that make them and the places they are from. A thoughtful list of local beer, cocktails and NA beverages are available to enjoy as well.

Authentic. Unpretentious. Delicious.

Walk in only for breakfast and lunch. Reservations recommended for dinner.

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donVIP

Dined on Jun 4, 2025

Always outstanding. Great food preparation, service and pairing of wines for each separate course.

Acero

4.9

4.9 (2846)

$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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Maura

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing food and wine. Wonderful service! We all did the tasting menu and were so happy with everything.

Spiro's - Chesterfield

4.8

4.8 (2154)

$30 and under

European

Chesterfield

About the restaurant

Dine in with Spiro’s and enjoy an unforgettable dining experience unique and unparalleled to any other restaurant in the Saint Louis area. Whether you are trying our classic and remastered Mediterranean dishes or our American fare seafood, steaks and pastas, your experience will be memorable and will leave you wanting to share your experience with your friends and family.

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JonetteVIP

Dined on Jun 9, 2025

As always, food was fantastic and a great value! Happy hour is a must. Best value in town

Peppe's Apt 2

4.9

4.9 (111)

$50 and over

Italian

Kirkwood

About the restaurant

An Exquisite Way Of Dining Italian Cuisine With a Mediterranean Flair; PLEASE NOTE: Garden Seating is Available Upon Request - Weather Permitting

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

We went on a whim and loved every aspect of this special restaurant. From Leo the bartender to Sam our server to Peppe the owner, everything was spectacular. We booked another reservation for 2 days after our initial visit.

Café Napoli

4.8

4.8 (2311)

$30 and under

Italian

Clayton

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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MichaelVIP

Dined 6 days ago

After 35 years, Cafe Napoli remains reliably good and reliably enjoyable. There's nothing else quite like it. Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere.

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4.8

4.8 (2880)

$30 and under

Italian

Chesterfield

About the restaurant

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Kelly

Dined 3 days ago

We had a wonderful meal and great service to celebrate our birthday.

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Russell's on Macklind

4.8

4.8 (1286)

$30 and under

American

St. Louis Hills

About the restaurant

Russells on Macklind is a neighborhood restaurant that serves seasonal farm to table dinner and weekend brunch. We are well known for our extensive bakery offerings as well as a bar that features seasonal cocktails, local craft beers, and wine. Russells is located in a renovated 100 year old building at the corner of Murdoch and Macklind in the Southampton neighborhood of St. Louis. We pride ourselves on serving exceptional food in a warm and inviting neighborhood atmosphere.

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Gretchen

Dined 1 day ago

It’s always a treat to eat at Russell’s! We were celebrating our anniversary and it was lovely

Sapore Italian Cafe

4.7

4.7 (728)

$30 and under

Italian

Kirkwood

About the restaurant

When I opened my doors in July of 2009, I committed to serving the freshest Italian dishes made from local and seasonal ingredients. I learned early the heart of Italian cooking is the flavor…or sapore. My school of teaching was from the best; my Nonna Elena and Mother Lia. Their philosophy has been carried on in my style of cooking: use simple ingredients and the food will speak for its self. Classic Italian dishes grace the menu but are personalized with my unique touch. Quality and consistency is what you will find with each dish. I would never serve anything short of that. So whether you are looking for a memorable night out or a glass of wine with friends, I am glad that you have chosen Sapore. As in true Italian tradition, I enjoy bringing people together through food. Ciao –

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WilliamVIP

Dined on Jun 3, 2025

A favorite for years, four of us dined here before Stages performance. Food choices and specials are excellent. One of us had a pasta dish, one seafood and one chicken. Nice sized servings with such great taste. Wine choices are very good as the bread and olive oil! We will keep going back!

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