Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in St. Louis

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best service 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!

Ivy Cafe

4.7

4.7 (122)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Clayton

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of Clayton, Missouri, Ivy Cafe is a culinary oasis that tantalizes the senses with its fresh, locally sourced fare and inviting ambiance. The cafe's signature sourdough bread, baked daily, serves as the foundation for its delectable tartines, each a masterpiece of flavor and texture. From the vibrant Forsyth tartine, adorned with caramelized banana, cinnamon peanut butter, and homemade jam, to the savory caprese, featuring juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil, Ivy Cafe's tartines are a symphony of culinary artistry.

Beyond its tartines, Ivy Cafe offers a delectable array of seasonal salads, small plates, and house-crafted coffee and specialty cocktails. The cafe's commitment to sustainability and local sourcing is evident in every dish, ensuring the freshest and most flavorful ingredients grace your plate. Whether you're seeking a leisurely breakfast, a satisfying lunch, or an intimate dinner, Ivy Cafe provides an unforgettable dining experience.

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NancyVIP

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Amazing and inventive food. Espresso Martini flight was fantastic!

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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4.9

4.9 (2649)

$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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Jessica

Dined 4 days ago

The food was so delicious and the 4 course menu of any option was the best way to taste the skill of the wonderful chef.

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Popular dish

Tagliolini

Acero

4.9

4.9 (2851)

$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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LISAVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Acero never disappoints. We had spectacular service and delicious food and wine.

Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'

4.9

4.9 (7345)

$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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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

This is one of our favorite restaurants in Saint Louis. The food and service are always exceptional!

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4.8

4.8 (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.

Veritas Gateway to Food & Wine

4.8

4.8 (47)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Winchester

About the restaurant

Veritas is a 20-year-old West County restaurant offering our community a relaxed, yet sophisticated place to enjoy innovative food and drink.
Chef / Owner Mathis Stitt’s open kitchen allows everyone to see exactly how he turns fresh, locally sourced provisions into enticing and delicious offerings. While these beautiful compositions are clearly the stars, our entire team takes pride in the relationships developed and nurtured around a Veritas table.
For 9 years, Ian Froebe of the Post Dispatch has published a list of the Top 100 Restaurants in St. Louis - Chef Mathis’ Veritas has been on all of them.
Please call us at 636-227-6800, email us at veritasgateway@gmail.com, or drop a note on your online reservation, for specific reservation requests. We look forward to serving you!

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Rick

Dined 6 days ago

Last night we had the zucchini squash and morel mushroom appetizer - amazing blend of flavor and texture. The arancini and pasta were delicious. Mathis continues to crest extraordinary dishes.

Annie Gunn's

4.9

4.9 (4953)

$31 to $50

American

Chesterfield

About the restaurant

Since 1937, once nestled in the middle of cornfields stands the Smokehouse Market. An unpretentious structure, reminiscent of its days as the market for the surrounding Chesterfield area. The store now houses one of St. Louis's most celebrated restaurants, Annie Gunn's. Within its walls, Chef Lou Rook, III works his magic, creating irresistible cuisine with a sophisticated country life accent. In keeping with the concept of "Foods and wines inspired by the richness of country life", Chef Rook uses the best ingredients and the traditions that are most appropriate to them and imbues them with his own talented creative spin within the rhythm of the seasons. Annie Gunn's boasts an award-winning wine list as well.

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Gayle

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

Always a great experience and this is our favorite place ❤️

Café Napoli

4.8

4.8 (2317)

$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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JulieVIP

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

Always a great meal, whether with co-workers, friends or family. Thanks to Tedi for great service!

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