Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in St. Louis

OpenTable

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!

The Crossing

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 3 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 2 days ago

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

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 7 days ago

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

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Spiro's - Chesterfield

4.8

4.8 (2163)

$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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Leslie

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent food; my favorite Greek or Mediterranean restaurant. A variety of menu of items to choose.

Clover and the Bee

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.

Piazza Messina

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.

Square One Brewery & Distillery

4.9

4.9 (943)

$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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CatherineVIP

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Went for Fathers Day brunch. I would say a Hidden Gem because not that many people for Father’s Day. Food outstanding. Server extremely pleasant and we sat outside which was just a beautiful setting

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 4 days ago

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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Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'

4.9

4.9 (7343)

$31 to $50

Italian