Sapore Italian Cafe

Name: Sapore Italian Cafe
Address: 451 South Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, MO, United States, 63122
Telephone: (314) 909-7575
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9

581 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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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 –

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(314) 909-7575

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday – Friday 11:30-2:00pm Dinner: Monday – Saturday 5pm Closed Sunday
Phone number
(314) 909-7575
Website
http://saporeitaliancafe.com/
Payment options
MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Paul Buzzetta

Location
451 South Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122
Neighborhood
Kirkwood
Cross street
W Woodbine Ave.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Full Bar, Takeout

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Popular dishes

Lobster Ravioli$12.50
Home made ravioli topped with delicate paprika, in a cream sauce or a spicy San Marzano tomato sauce
Shrimp De Jounge$13.00
Sautéed jumbo shrimp, red pepper flakes, served in sherry wine marinara sauce
Carciofi alla Lia$8.00
Flash fried topped with prosciutto and cheese
Calamari Fritti$10.00
Served with our house spicy dipping sauce
Cozze Orreganato$9.00
Sautéed Prince Edward Island mussels in a lemon white wine garlic sauce
Polpette di Casa$10.00
Homemade Sicilian meatballs in our spicy San Marzano tomato sauce topped with melted mozzarella
Melanzane Parmigiano$9.00
Eggplant baked with our San Marzano tomato sauce, basil, pecorino romano, mozzarella
Sapore Salami Platter$11.00
Assorted cured meats, imported cheese and olives for sharing
Soup of The Day$6.00

Insalate / Salad

Mixed Greens$6.00
Cherry tomatoes, diced red pepper, onions and parmesan cheese
Caesar$8.00
Homemade croutons, parmesan and classic Caesar dressing
Caprese$9.00
Farm tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, aged balsamic and E.V.O.O
Sapore Chopped Salad$9.00
Mixed greens, red onion, Genoa salami, fontina cheese, artichokes

Sapori del Grano

Pasta / Risotto

Paccheri Matriciana$17.00
Sautéed onions, basil and prosciutto, San Marzano tomatoes and E.V. O. O
Linguette Sapori del Mare$20.00
Shrimp, scallops, clams, P.E.I. mussels, in a white wine sauce
Parpadella Putanesca$16.00
Ribbon style pasta, sautéed garlic, basil, E.V.O.O., San Marzano tomatoes, red pepper flakes, cured anchovies, black olives and capers
Mezza Rigatoni alla Familia$16.00
San Marzano tomatoes, E.V.O.O., basil, topped with eggplant and parmigiano reggiano
Farfalinni Mascarpone$18.00
Sautéed onions, porcini mushrooms, peas, mascarpone cream sauce
Spaghettini de Grano$16.00
Primavera assorted daily vegetables San Marzano tomato sauce with wheat pasta
Fettuccine Romana$15.00
Our version of the classic
Risotto con Porcini$18.00
Arborio rice, saffron, sautéed onions, porcini mushrooms, peas in white wine
Risotto Sapori del Mare$20.00
Arborio rice, chunks of gulf shrimp, scallops, clams, New Zealand mussels, in a white wine sauce

Sapori del Mare / Flavors of the Sea

Gamberi Arrabiata$22.00
Sautéed jumbo shrimp, E.V.O.O., garlic, red pepper flakes and capers
Grigliatta di Scampi$22.00
Jumbo shrimp, Sicilian bread crumbs, garlic and lemon
Atlantic Salmon$24.00
Grilled and finished in a lemon, white wine topped with domestic mushrooms and capers
Sapore Daily Seafood Specials
- Market Price

Sapori della Terra / Flavors of the Land

Siciliano
E.V.O.O., garlic, lemon with Sicilian bread crumbs
- Chicken$15.00
- Veal$20.00
Marsala
Domestic mushrooms, tomatoes, bell peppers
- Chicken$16.00
- Veal$20.00
Vitello all Lia$20.00
Sautéed onions, peas, artichokes, Marsala wine
Vitello Saltimbocca$21.00
Prepared in a white wine sage sauce topped with prosciutto and cheese
Pollo Compangaola$16.00
Sauteed chicken, onions, bell peppers, oregano, San Marzano tomatoes in a sherry wine
Filet Palermitano$28.00
E.V.O.O., garlic and lemon
Medallions of Beef$27.00
"Pauli's Style" grilled, topped with San Marzano tomatoes, sautéed onions, eggplant, pecorino romano and mozzarella cheese
Bistecca Siciliano$27.00
E.V.O.O., garlic, lemon and Sicilian bread crumbs

What 581 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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LauraE
St. Louis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was outstanding. The food, the service, perfect night for being on the patio. Just couldn't have been better!!
RH
RobinH
St. Louis
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent, and portions were ample. Our server was delightful, and we'll return!
B
Bobby
Cincinnati
342 reviews
vip
5.0
342 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sapore has become one of our favorite restaurants in St. Louis. We’re out-of-towners and always go here when we’re in town. Food is exceptional! Everything is so good. You could throw a dart at the menu and anything it landed on would be delicious. They are very accommodating. Switched out veal for chicken for the Pollo Limone. Made my guest chicken parmigiana completely off-menu. Lobster ravioli to kill for. Excellent pours on wine and cocktails.
PM
PhyllisM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Food was delicious. Reservations only however trying to call to change from 2 to 4 people was impossible as no one answered the phone. Changing our reservations was taken care of in person with no problem. We definitely plan on dining there again.
j
judyh
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food ~ be sure to get the Lobster Risotto!!!
i
itsjustme
St. Louis
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
I usually have a 5 star experience here but not this most recent experience. Although our waiter was very nice he was very slow and messed up my order. He offered to replace it but we had already waited so long for our food I said I would just eat it. He did give me a free dessert. He would often disappear for long periods although we could see his other tables had already finished dining. And then he screwed up our bills. We said nothing because we were with good friends that didn’t care but still it wasn’t right. However we do love their food. Their risotto is great and my husband shared some of his with me since I didn’t get mine. Lemon cello cake is awesome.
LB
LianeB
St. Louis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was terrific, as usual. Great value. We love this place!
MT
MamaT60
Lake of the Ozarks
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect. Would have been even nicer if the guy at the next table used his indoor voice.
OT
OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious! And the service was outstanding! Plus they have great wine!
PG
PatG
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service couldn’t have been quicker or better. The food was delicious. While it wasn’t ‘cheap’ I felt that I got my money’s worth. It was plentiful, tender and flavorful. I ordered the chicken Marsala, ate 1/2 and my husband ate the other half the next day.😊 He ordered the fish pasta and said it had a surprisingly large amount of fish in it .
C
Celebratory
St. Louis
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Each time we visit the food and the service seems to be even better than before. We will return on a regular basis.
s
supertaster
St. Louis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were there to celebrate 2 birthdays. Service was great; food was great. It got a little loud when young child decided to scream but that was not the fault of Sapore. We would go back again.
SF
SaraFCRNA
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a favorite of ours. The staff is so friendly and the food is delicious. The Chilean Sea Bass is amongst the best I've had and their risotto is always perfect.
s
stpt
Jacksonville
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great dinner! We had the specials for the evening, scallops and sea Bass. Both were excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great spot for a date the food was amazing would come back to try more of there great pasta
d
dwill
St. Louis
71 reviews
vip
5.0
71 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great meal and service never disappointed on our visits there.
b
bruceg
St. Louis
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were outstanding; well attentive waiter; timing of the food was right on the nose
t
timothyd
St. Louis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great food and good service. The bar needs to be better
JS
JoshS
St. Louis
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was absolutely amazing . Not only the food the service was also top notch . Always a delight to come here
m
marys
St. Louis
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderfully relaxing and delicious meal. Food was very good…especially the shrimp scampi. Staff is efficient and friendly.
OT
OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Risotto is terrific
E
Erika
Dallas
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, never disappointed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing atmosphere and food was delicious like always. Nori and Jimi were amazing ..
BA
BicycleAP
St. Louis
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
It was a busy Friday evening and other diners lingered over their meals. The hostess indicated a comfortable place to wait for our table, which wasn’t very long. Nice selection of menu items. My partner had Caesar salad and shrimp Amatriciana (red sauce); I had a mixed green salad and grilled scampi. Both entrees were served with mixed roasted vegetables. We shared a dessert of a lemon cake. All the food was tasty and presented well. We are definitely likely to return to dine at Sapore.
OT
OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dinner… wonderful service ….appetizers a bit pricey… but yes I’d go again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Since the first time we booked this restaurant on open table, we’ve been back almost every other week. My fiancé and I absolutely love the food here and everyone that works here. You must get the lobster ravioli! It’s incredible.
J
John
St. Louis
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great atmosphere, good service…a little disappointed in the lack of gluten free desserts.
SW
SuzyW
St. Louis
75 reviews
vip
5.0
75 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
New Year’s Eve and Sapore had a full menu, and several specials. We were seated almost immediately upon arrival, and our server greeted us promptly. We split the chopped salad which was a hearty portion for a split, full of crisp, fresh vegetables and simply delicious. I had Chilean Sea Bass, one of the specials, and it was beautifully prepared, and done to perfection. My husband had Veal Alla Lia which had artichokes, peas and onions. One of the most delicious veal dishes either one of us had ever tasted. Our entrees were arrived hot, and served in a timely manor. A busy holiday, and Sapore didn’t miss a step. Clearly a neighborhood restaurant you can count on….great food, great service even with a packed house!
BG
BillG
St. Louis
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful dining experience. Our server was attentive but did not hover. Food arrived on a timely basis and was hot and delicious. Highly recommend.
JS
JayS
Mobile
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding New Years Eve dinner. Everything was well executed. The Sicilian style veal chop was the star. Probably the finest cut and preparation of steak I’ve had out. The Sicilian scallops were amazing and sat atop even more amazing risotto. The Caesar dressing was notable. Service was excellent without being overbearing. Our waiter Nori was knowledgeable with some helpful suggestions on both food and wine. Very nice ambience. Amazing experience. Highly recommended.
OT
OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful staff, service, and food. The Lobster Risotto is my favorite.
JP
JohnP
St. Louis
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food was incredible. Service was very slow, but I guess that seems to be the norm nowadays.
OT
OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, very good service
CL
CarlL
St. Louis
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our waiter was very attentive and helpful. The food was delicious.
m
marys
St. Louis
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Their sauces are wonderful…..never too much of any single ingredient. Chopped salad is our favorite. The waiters are attentive w/o being intrusive, they work very hard to accommodate a specific request (level of spicy, anchovies, etc).
D
Diane711
St. Louis
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s always a pleasure to go to this restaurant. The wait staff is wonderful and so is the food. We had four people with us that had never been there, and they were also very pleased.
LH
LindaH
St. Louis
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delish! Our waiter was attentive and engaging. The noise from another party of diners was a bit much but once they left it was good. We had a great time and will go back.
SD
SarahD
St. Louis
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was fantastic; the service, the food, the drinks, absolutely no complaints. Highly recommend!
DK
DK1064
St. Louis
52 reviews
vip
4.0
52 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Food was outstanding. Kitchen was a little slow, but restaurant was full. Our waiter communicated about serve time, so we were aware of the situation. Very enjoyable meal at reasonable price point.
JD
JerryD
St. Louis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were wonderful. The risotto was prepared very well. Packed on a Monday night, make reservations!

FAQs

Sapore Italian Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (314) 909-7575.

Sapore Italian Cafe is rated 4.9 stars by 581 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(314) 909-7575

451 South Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122

Additional information

Cross street
W Woodbine Ave.
Neighborhood
Kirkwood
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday – Friday 11:30-2:00pm Dinner: Monday – Saturday 5pm Closed Sunday
Cuisines
Italian, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Paul Buzzetta
Additional
Banquet, Full Bar, Takeout

Website
http://saporeitaliancafe.com/
Phone number
(314) 909-7575

Featured in

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Sapore Italian Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

98 St. Louis Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Lobster Ravioli

Sapore Chopped Salad

Marsala

Antipasti

Lobster Ravioli$12.50

Shrimp De Jounge$13.00

Carciofi alla Lia$8.00

Calamari Fritti$10.00

Cozze Orreganato$9.00

Polpette di Casa$10.00

Melanzane Parmigiano$9.00

Sapore Salami Platter$11.00

Soup of The Day$6.00

Insalate / Salad

Mixed Greens$6.00

Caesar$8.00

Caprese$9.00

Sapore Chopped Salad$9.00

Sapori del Grano

Pasta / Risotto

Paccheri Matriciana$17.00

Linguette Sapori del Mare$20.00

Parpadella Putanesca$16.00

Mezza Rigatoni alla Familia$16.00

Farfalinni Mascarpone$18.00

Spaghettini de Grano$16.00

Fettuccine Romana$15.00

Risotto con Porcini$18.00

Risotto Sapori del Mare$20.00

Sapori del Mare / Flavors of the Sea

Gamberi Arrabiata$22.00

Grigliatta di Scampi$22.00

Atlantic Salmon$24.00

Sapore Daily Seafood Specials

Sapori della Terra / Flavors of the Land

Siciliano

Marsala

Vitello all Lia$20.00

Vitello Saltimbocca$21.00

Pollo Compangaola$16.00

Filet Palermitano$28.00

Medallions of Beef$27.00

Bistecca Siciliano$27.00

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