The 11 Best Restaurants on The Hill in St. Louis

The Hill is one of the most popular neighborhoods in St. Louis, Missouri, with a vibrant street life, easy walkability, and tons of great shops and dining options. The Hill is the place to go in St. Louis for all things Italian, including food. Whether you're in the mood for a casual meal or a gourmet feast, you'll find it on The Hill. Read on for more information on The Hill's top restaurants and eateries.

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Amighetti's

Address

5141 Wilson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110-3195, USA

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Phone +1 314-776-2855

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Amighetti's is one of the oldest and most popular cafes on The Hill. It's been serving up its signature Amighetti Special sandwich for decades. The Special is made with ham, beef, salami, brick cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pepper, and dressing on fresh-baked bread. The menu also includes other sandwiches, as well as pasta and salads. In addition to the restaurant, there's also a bakery, a gelateria, and an outdoor wine garden. Amighetti's is open for lunch and early dinners daily except Sunday.

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Charlie Gitto's

Address

5226 Shaw Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA

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Phone +1 314-772-8898

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Fine Dining

4.6

Charlie Gitto's has been offering fine Italian food on The Hill for more than three decades. The restaurant has a more upscale feel and is open only for dinner. It's a perfect pick for date night or a special evening out. Charlie Gitto's has a large menu featuring traditional pastas like linguini, lasagna, and ravioli, as well as beef, chicken, veal, seafood, and more.

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Cunetto House of Pasta

Address

5453 Magnolia Ave, St. Louis, MO 63139, USA

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Phone +1 314-781-1135

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Cunetto House of Pasta is another longtime restaurant on The Hill. As the name indicates, you will find a wide variety of pasta dishes sauced up however you'd like. Cunetto's menu also includes salads, soups, and non-pasta entrees. Cunetto's is a good pick if you're looking for large portions and affordable prices.

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Adriana's

Address

5101 Shaw Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110-3039, USA

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Phone +1 314-773-3833

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Quick Bite

4.4

For a great casual lunch, stop by Adriana's. The small, family-owned cafe serves up some of the best sandwiches in St. Louis. Try the Italian beef or salsiccia for a real treat. Adriana's also has tasty pizza, salads, and pastas. The cafe is only open during lunch hours.

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Lorenzo's Trattoria

Address

1933 Edwards St, St. Louis, MO 63110-3031, USA

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Phone +1 314-773-2223

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Lorenzo's Trattoria is one of the newer restaurants on The Hill. It offers a more modern take on Italian cuisine featuring menu items from Northern Italy. Signature dishes include braised ossobuco and chicken spiedini. Lorenzo's is open daily for dinner including Sunday.

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Dominic's

Address

5101 Wilson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA

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Phone +1 314-771-1632

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When you want to impress, make plans to dine at Dominic's on The Hill. Dominic's has been serving gourmet Italian fare since 1971. It was even voted one of the two best Italian restaurants in the country by Conde Nast Traveler. Dominic's features upscale cuisine like veal, beef tenderloin, and lobster ravioli. It's open for dinner only and the suggested dress code is business casual.

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Zia's

Address

5256 Wilson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA

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Phone +1 314-776-0020

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Zia's is a good choice for a nice family meal. It has a casual atmosphere and a large menu filled with pasta, beef, chicken and seafood dishes. Zia's salad and toasted ravioli are also popular choices. Zia's is open for lunch and dinner daily except Sunday.

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Joe Fassi Sausage and Sandwich Factory

Address

2323 Sublette Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110-2948, USA

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Phone +1 314-647-5158

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Joe Fassi Sausage and Sandwich Factory is another top choice for lunch on The Hill. Joe Fassi's menu features many sandwiches made with its homemade sausage and meatballs. You can also buy packages of fresh sausage links and meatballs to take home. Joe Fassi is open for lunch and early dinners.

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Gian-Tony's

Address

5356 Daggett Ave #3028, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA

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Phone +1 314-772-4893

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Gian-Tony's specializes in the tastes of Southern Italy, served in a comfortable setting. The menu includes many favorite pastas—ravioli, tortellini, and fettuccine—along with beef, chicken and seafood dishes. For dessert, try the cannoli or tiramisu. Gian-Tony's is open daily for dinner.

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Favazza's

Address

5201 Southwest Ave, St. Louis, MO 63139, USA

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Phone +1 314-772-4454

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Favazza's is a longtime favorite of locals in St. Louis. The restaurant has a warm and inviting atmosphere with many repeat customers. For real comfort food, try the baked mostaccioli or homemade lasagna. Favazza's also has gluten-free and children's menus. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner daily except Sunday.

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Gelato di Riso

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Address

5204 Wilson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA

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Phone +1 314-664-8488

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Sweet Tooth

4.4

While not a full restaurant, Gelato di Riso is the place to go to satisfy your sweet tooth. The cafe offers a wide variety of rich gelato flavors including chocolate, salted caramel, and amaretto. There are also lighter fruit flavors like peach, blackberry, and banana. In addition to gelato, there are baked goods like scones, cannoli and pecan bars, plus gourmet coffee to wash it all down. Gelato di Riso is open from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends.