Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in St. Louis

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Spiro's - Chesterfield

4.9

4.9 (2139)

$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.

Top review

Susan

Dined 5 days ago

I ordered from the Happy Hour Menu, and ate outside as the weather was nice!

Piazza Messina

4.8

4.8 (363)

$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)

Top review

Kerri

Dined 2 days ago

We do this every mother's day and it is always a pleasant experience and great atmopsphere.

Acero

4.9

4.9 (2828)

$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.

Top review

Jaime

Dined 6 days ago

Personalizing our experience by having our occasion and names at the top of our menu was an amazing touch to a great meal and great time

Guido's Pizza and Tapas

4.9

4.9 (687)

$30 and under

Italian

The Hill

About the restaurant

Serving a "Taste of Spain in The Middle of Italy" Family owned and operated Guido"s has both Spanish and Italian cuisine. We offer everything from Homemade Sangria to tapas and paella as well as the areas best thin crust pizza. Open seven days a week for both lunch and dinner. We also have carry out, delivery and catering available.

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Susan

Dined on May 3, 2025

Fabulous Family meal. Food & Service outstanding and great value for money

Peppe's Apt 2

4.8

4.8 (91)

$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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SophiaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Always love Pepe's Apt 2. Wonderful food consistently; ambiance delightful; service excellent. One of my favorite places in St. Louis!

Trattoria Toscana

4.7

4.7 (550)

$30 and under

Italian

Sunset Hills

About the restaurant

A delightful dining experience awaits you at Trattoria Toscana fine Italian dining in St. Louis, Missouri. We are honored to have the culinary expertise of one of the finest chefs in the St. Louis area, Chef Tika. It has been said that Chef Tika cooks not with his hands but rather his heart. His specialties include Veal Milanese, Penne Bolognese, Chicken Al Vino Bianco and more. View our Lunch and Dinner menu and don't miss our Coupons and Specials for extra savings. We also offer an extensive Wine List from sweet to dry with whites and light to full bodied red wines.

Enjoy your lunch or dinner in our casual, intimate dining room. It's perfect to relax with friends and family or for a romantic date. Let our highly skilled staff provide you with excellent food and service for a memorable dining experience. Reservations are recommended.

Top review

LaurieVIP

Dined 3 days ago

This is our new go -to restaurant! Great Italian food in relaxed atmosphere. We have tried several dishes and all excised expectations!

Lorenzo's Trattoria

4.8

4.8 (2333)

$30 and under

Italian

The Hill

About the restaurant

Lorenzo’s features Northern Italian fare with a touch of contemporary flavor. Look to our menu for some of the classics as well as some modern Italian cuisine less prevalent on The Hill. Look forward to experiencing the authentic house-made gnocchi and risottos; or our signature dish, braised Ossobuco; our guests' ever favorite, Chicken Spedini; or a couple of the staff favorites, the Grilled Barramundi or Fabulous Veal Picatta.

At Lorenzo's the atmosphere is classy and laid-back. It is the type of restaurant where you can have a nice business dinner or enjoy a meal with the family.

We offer two beautiful private rooms, The Boardroom, which seats up to 14 or The Chefs Table which seats up to 8. You may choose to enjoy our patio on a beautiful day and savor one of the great Italian wines off our extensive wine menu. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable no matter what meal or day you visit. We look forward to showing you all we can offer at Lorenzo's Trattoria.

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ShelleyVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Our first time here and from the moment we walked in the door the service was great. Our bartender/server Katie was amazing. Very attentive, very helpful and very personable. The barramundi was delicious and was a big portion. Great atmosphere. I would highly recommend!

Sapore Italian Cafe

4.8

4.8 (721)

$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 –

Top review

Walter

Dined on May 2, 2025

Can count on a fabulous dinner, with lovely atmosphere and amazing service every time. Love Sapore's!

Beyond Sweet

4.6

4.6 (391)

$50 and over

American

The Loop

About the restaurant

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

Top review

JulieVIP

Dined 4 days ago

What a cool spot to enjoy some great music, drinks and food. Bright, airy space, even a selfie corner! The snapper is excellent, definitely worth checking out!

Napoli 2

4.8

4.8 (2850)

$30 and under

Italian

Chesterfield

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.

Top review

SteveVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Have been a Napoli for a while. Service was great and food was wonderful. We enjoyed our anniversary and birthday outing with our friends. Topped off with a wonderful chocolate mousse. Thank you

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