Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in St. Louis

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants 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!

Square One Brewery & Distillery

4.9

4.9 (944)

$30 and under

Pub

Soulard / Benton Park

About the restaurant

"Patio seating is first come, first served. You can make a request for the patio in your reservation, and while we can't guarantee patio seating we do try to honor your request*

Located in historic Lafayette Square just south of downtown St. Louis, Square One Brewery & Distillery began operations as a Brewery & Restaurant in February of 2006. We strive to produce the highest quality and unique flavors that are not likely to be found in the large volume production of most beer and spirits today. By combining the expertise of the distiller, master brewer, and chef, we are committed to creating an amazing array of flavors and tastes for our customers.

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Cheryl

Dined 4 days ago

Food was very tasty. We all enjoyed what we ordered.

Truffles - St. Louis

4.9

4.9 (1431)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Clayton

About the restaurant

"Truffles has always managed that elusive balance of refinement and relaxed casualness...” Sauce, 8/2011

“This is a top-tier eatery. The kitchen is reinvigorated and inventive…” STL Magazine, 5/2011.

Truffles strives to produce a menu that easily fuses rustic and contemporary American cooking. With simplicity and seasonality as our guide, house-made specialties such as pasta and salumi are prepared fresh every day and are complemented by choice selections of locally sourced and raised meats, seafood and inventive sides. The Truffles menu begins in the fields, rivers and farms of the Midwest and our award-winning wine list features wines from every corner of the earth. We bring the best flavors of the season direct to your plate.

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Stephanie Wieland

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

Good was phenomenal! We shared the bbq shrimp it was delicious! Husband got the chicken and I had the halibut and we both finished our plate! We also had the croissant bread pudding with clementines ice cream it was mouth watering! It is pricey but worth every penny! Can’t wait to go back!

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4.9

4.9 (2856)

$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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Stephanie

Dined 1 day ago

This place is one of my favorite to dine at in St. Louis

The Crossing

4.9

4.9 (2651)

$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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Avin

Dined 4 days ago

Came here for our anniversary dinner, and it was the best meal I've had in St Louis in my life. Highly recommend the tasting menu -- pastas were a standout. Service was also exceptional. Definitely put this one on the shortlist for your next special occasion!

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Popular dish

Tagliolini

IL Bel Lago - From the Hill

4.9

4.9 (1715)

$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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ScottVIP

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

Best Bolognese sauce in town! I consistently have great meals here.

Mangia Bella at Elijah McLeans

4.9

4.9 (9)

$31 to $50

Italian

Washington

About the restaurant

Join us at Washington's newest fine dining experience! Mangia Bella at Elijah McLean's offers a delightful dining experience, bringing warmth and authentic flavors carefully cultivated for you. We offer an extensive lunch menu being offered out of our climate controlled three season room. This is accompanied by our beautiful dining room where we offer our seasonal Italian inspired dinner menu. We are located on West Front Street with a beautiful view of the river. Our family owned restaurant provides a cozy and inviting atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Come and savor the passion we pour into every dish at Mangia Bella!

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TeresaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We sat on the patio for lunch with a beautiful view and all had delicious salads. So many to Choose from and made in house salad dressings were wonderful

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Experience

Wine Dinner

Napoli Sea

4.9

4.9 (713)

$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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DianneVIP

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

Excellent hospitality, food, service, management~ this is definitely a favorite!

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Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'

4.9

4.9 (7351)

$31 to $50

Italian

The Hill

About the restaurant

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

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JENNIFER

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful atmosphere, amazing food, friendly staff!!!

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4.9

4.9 (364)

$30 and under

Italian

Cottleville

About the restaurant

Piazza Messina is a premier lakeside event venue in cozy Cottleville, Missouri that also offers unique dining options for small groups throughout the week. "Sips" is open on Wed, Thurs, and Sundays, offering casual dining and drinks - the perfect way to unwind with family and friends. An exciting bistro menu features hearty sandwiches, flatbreads, unique salads, and shareables along with weekly chef's specials from 4-8 pm. Our Brunch menu is offered Sundays from 10 am - 1 pm - there's something for everyone! And don't let our Italian name fool you - we love to explore cuisines which you'll see in our weekly specials. Check our website and follow us on social media for live entertainment, food specials, and our bartenders' latest creations!

Brunch Menu: 10:00 - 1:00 Sunday
Sunday Sips: 11:30 - 4:00 p.m. with live music, Bistro Menu, and weekly food/drink specials
Sunset Sips: Wednesday and Thursday 4-8 p.m. (bar/food specials, wine features, theme nights, and live entertainment)

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James

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Wonderful place and good food and drinks. Everyone was very pleasant and helpful. Thanks so much for my wife’s flowers for her birthday. We will be returning.

Napoli 3

4.9

4.9 (2181)

$30 and under

Italian

St. Charles

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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Tom

Dined 3 days ago

Lamb Chops were perfect! Love the atmosphere in N3!

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