Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Midtown

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Updated April 05, 2025

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Acero

4.9

4.9 (2823)

$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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Coleman

Dined 7 days ago

Amazing place to celebrate! The tasting courses with the wine pairing were perfect!

MoMo Coffee Champagne Kitchen

4.6

4.6 (24)

$30 and under

American

Rock Hill

About the restaurant

We want to bring a different type of fun to the corner of Manchester and McKnight. COFFEE, MIMOSAS, BLOODY MARYS AND GOOD FOOD
Locally Sourced / Crafted for Fun.
The owners of The Mud House, have opened a new breakfast-and-lunch spot next to Hangar in Rock Hill. Momo’s chef is Jesse Mills, a former sous chef at the Tavern and at Hangar. Both Mills and the Sedlaks believe in using the highest quality products throughout the menu, such as farm eggs from Buttonwood Farms. That’s what sets Momo’s aside from other breakfast places. You can see and taste the difference, both in the standard dishes and on the sandwiches containing eggs.

The Momo restaurant’s tagline is “coffee-champagne-kitchen,” which hallmarks of a fun brunch. You can grab a regular breakfast or lunch, or you can crank it up with brunch-based cocktails. Momo is about coffee and cocktails and just happens to serve really good food. The restaurant is open is open for breakfast and lunch daily from 7 a.

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Monica

Dined on Apr 3, 2025

Great ambiance - lovely place to meet friends for brunch!

The Crossing

4.9

4.9 (2616)

$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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DebbieVIP

Dined 2 days ago

It must be hard being the best restaurant in St. Louis, but we certainly appreciate that you are.

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Popular dish

Tagliolini

Café Napoli

4.8

4.8 (2299)

$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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Ron

Dined 3 days ago

As usual, excellent food and service. The outdoor patio is a plus.

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IL Bel Lago - From the Hill

4.8

4.8 (1691)

$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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Michael

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

Excellent service and venue. Recommended by my manager at Weber and it did not disappoint at all. Thank you guys for the amazing experience.

801 Fish - STL

4.8

4.8 (2213)

$50 and over

Seafood

Clayton

About the restaurant

801 Fish offers only globally sourced finned fish and crustaceans from the world's most pristine waters. You'll find chef driven cuisine coupled with exemplary service in a sophisticated and modern aquatic atmosphere at the Clayton restaurant across the street from its sister, 801 Chophouse. In addition to our beautiful and social distanced dining room, we offer limited outdoor seating, available on a first come first served basis.

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WhitneyVIP

Dined on Apr 21, 2025

Always a great experience! Happy hour is a great way to have an early dinner with friends and good wine.

The Capital Grille - St. Louis - Clayton

4.8

4.8 (2168)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Clayton

About the restaurant

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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Joseph

Dined 2 days ago

Mike was our server and he did a great job helping us celebrate my wife's birthday.

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4.6

4.6 (386)

$50 and over

American

The Loop

About the restaurant

Beyond Sweet Kitchen + Bar is St. Louis' newest vibe.

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Lena

Dined 6 days ago

I HAD THE PLEASURE OF ENJOYING MY BIRTHDAY WITH MY KIDS UPSTAIRS. THE SPACE WAS AMAZING, VIBE FROM THE MUSIC AND TALK ABOUT THE FOOD!!! OH MY GOSH … CHEF JASON “ WILL YOU MARRY ME” 😂😂😂 JUST KIDDING BUT TRULY AMAZING. WE ALL ENJOYED OURSELVES. GREAT SERVICE… WERE DEFINITELY GOING BACK. THANKS TO THE ENTIRE STAFF🫶💯

High Bar Clayton Rooftop

4.4

4.4 (43)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Clayton

About the restaurant

High Bar pays homage to the high standards and aspirations of Clayton’s business professionals. Inspired by the rigorous bar exam—a symbol of dedication and achievement—High Bar stands as a beacon for those who strive for excellence. With its industrial-chic design and panoramic skyline views, it is the perfect setting in which to sip a cocktail and enjoy sophisticated American-style cuisine crafted from locally sourced ingredients.

High Bar provides a space for meaningful connections and memorable moments, reflecting the precision and creativity of the community. Here, the elevated standards of Clayton's professionals and residents are mirrored in every detail, raising the bar for rooftop dining experiences.

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Beth

Dined 7 days ago

The hostess was very accommodating and friendly. She went out of our way to get us an outside table. It was so appreciated!

Russell's on Macklind

4.8

4.8 (1270)

$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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Jeffrey

Dined 4 days ago

Terrific food and service from Addy. We split a cinnamon roll, and it was a treat. The hash special for the brunch was tasty as well. Coffee was hot and Addy was efficient and polite, a delight. Thanks and we will be back, next time we might dig into some of the delectable looking deserts in the bakery case!

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