Everything in original review still stands, just wanted to add that we have tried desserts a few times since, and they have improved. Cheers! read more

Flavorful food. Good service. Not complicated ambiance and overall pleasant. Four course meal was perfect in size.

We were part of a group of 8 dining at Acero. Our server was outstanding; he did a great job of describing each dish, pairing wines and serving. We chose the prix fixe sampling menu to try as many dishes as possible. Each dish was perfectly prepared, portions were generous and tasted devine! The Raviolo with egg yolk was heavenly! We were all buzzing over each delicious serving. An excellent restaurant, with wonderful food & service! read more

It is a lovely looking place with great food. I got the pork there and it was delicious. Plus I feel that all of Fiala's restaurant's set menus are well worth the price for how much food you get out of it. I went here my very first time meeting my boyfriend's parents and other than the incident where i dropped my fork and uttered the f word as a reaction in front of his kid sister, it was awesome. read more

Acero never disappoints! Amazing food and amazing service every single time. The crudo is always so good and the mushroom pasta is perfect.

Had a solid meal here last Saturday. I opted for the cheaper of the 3 tasting menus ($30) and as a result got a chance to try a range of dishes. On top of my 4 courses I also tasted various other courses because we were a table of 7. Breakdown of the meal.. Highlights: "Meat Donuts", love the name...very salty and delicious! Trout entree: light, yet flavorful...one of my favorites. Egg Ravioli: I read about this before hand, therefore had high expectations...all of which were met. It was soo creamy and decadent...a definite high point of the meal! Dislikes: Bruschetta: good, but I could make it at home so no point in ordering it. Ragu over polenta...BAD. The polenta was watery and this dish required zero creativity of the chef. This dish is probably what pushed me to give my experience only 4-stars! Espresso in the affogato was quite bitter, but was luckily covered up by the creaminess of the caramel gelato. Overall, good food and cute ambiance. This would be a good place to celebrate a special occasion since it is on the pricier side for the St. Louis area. read more

We're always looking for a good spot open on Monday's and Acero definitely met all of our expectations! The $30 4 course is a steal and allows you to try a variety of dishes. Our favorites were the egg ravilio and the cheesecake. We had exceptional service and wine recommendations! Can't wait to go back! read more

Acero - Delicious Halibut - Italian Near Me - Maplewood, Missouri

Ummmm.... Apparently everyone here went to a different restaurant than I did. Pros: Service was good, and the bread was good? Cons: Everything. My pork ragu was completely bland, no flavor whatsoever. I had to drown it in salt and pepper to get any kind of flavor out of it. The meat donuts should have been good- a beignet with prosciutto on top, what isn't good about that?- was just a ball of grease and salt. I understand it's fried and will be greasy but why put olive oil on top of a fried thing? And why put extra salt on top of cured prosciutto? All i could taste was fat and salt. It was not good. Chicken liver pate with crostinis- again, hard to mess up- was two large pieces of bread SMOTHERED in pate. My friend loves liver and she had to scrape most of it off the bread. It should be served separately for you to spread yourself, way too overpowering. And it looked like melted peanut butter because the bread was warm when they slathered it on. Soup was also flavorless, with grease floating on top, and the spinach tasted like it has been freezer burnt then tossed in the pot. We must have been there on a very off night but at these prices I won't risk another horrible meal. Sorry Acero. read more

Had a great dinner here with my family and out of town guests. The server was a bit pretentious but that was quickly forgotten. The four course dinner was wonderful as well as the wine selection. The wines were diverse in their offerings yet the list was manageable unlike many restaurants. The scallops, the lamb chops and the bread pudding were all phenomenal. I would also recommend the gnudi and if you're a fan the chicken liver mousse with truffles. A great time. read more

Damn good food, pretty nice service. I got the tasting menu and loved it. The egg raviolo was simply amazing. It was decadent and filled me up. The 5 hour pork dish was also incredible. It was very tender and had great flavor The warm chocolate tort was pretty good too. It was a little pricey, especially drinks, but the food was great read more

Went to Acero with a large group of friends the other night. We all did the tasting menu. Chicken liver appetiser: I love liver. This version however was essentially liver spread on toast with some bacon. They must have cut the liver with extra butter because the overall flavor was mild. It wasn't bad per se, just not an 8 dollar value. Mushroom pasta: the main flavor of this dish is butter. The wild mushrooms are essentially an afterthought that are tossed in to up charge. Anyone could easily make this dish at home for under two dollars and minimal effort. Scallops: these were really excellent. Perfect cook, large portion. The mash on the side was also delicious but strangely paired. Lemon blueberry cheescake: insanely sweet but tasty. I could finish half before I tapped out. I tasted my friends raviolo which I thought was only so so. It tasted like what you expect from combining egg and ricotta. The service was very nice. I don't think I'll go again. Just too expensive for only really enjoying one dish. read more

My husband and I were really looking forward to dining at Acero, since we absolutely love special occasion dinners at their sister restaurant, the Crossing. We had an excellent time. The service was great throughout the night and our waitress provided us with great suggestions and even gave us tastes of the wines we were debating between. We each got the 4 course menu. The gnocco fritto and egg raviolo were my favorites by far. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his bibb salad and tagliolini. Our entrees were good but not as great as the starters and pasta. The lemon cheesecake was a perfect, refreshing end to my meal, and my husband devoured his chocolate torte. The bread they give to start with is also really tasty, soft with just the right amount of salt. Overall, I'm already looking forward to our next visit here. 4 stars only because the entrees weren't the best. read more

I so wanted to give this a 5 star but the food fell a little short. What didn't fall short is the AMAZING service, adorable ambiance and great Italian wine. I'm not kidding about the service I have never been so impressed! Both my husband and I had the tasting menu and the prices are too good not to do this, we left very full! Here is how I would rank and describe our dishes: Spaghetti Alla chitara- stole the show! I know it's spaghetti right?! The noodles were thick and the level of spice just made this dish to die for and rave about. Scallops- good side dish but not overwhelming. Great flavor a and perfect sides. Bibb salad and tomato bisque soup are a tie- both wonderful appetizers and started the night out great. Lamb- this was just okay, the pickeled cabbage really overwhelmed the Brussels sprouts and potatoes. Gnocco Fritto- these could have ranked higher because the level of salt was great but they were a little rich for both of our taste. Egg Raviolo- I know people rave about this but you realllly have to be in the mood for an extremely rich dish. It was good but feel a little short of what we were wanting. Make sure and dip the bread in the sauce! Taglionli- I was super upset this my worst dish. Out of all the dishes we had I would say I liked them all but this one is one I would say lurked on the side of disliking. It had my name all over it with the ingredients but completely missed on the flavors and extremely bland. As you can see there are no desserts here. What I loved that with the tasting menu you can skip a dessert and opt for another savory dish in the 2 or 3 section. I thought that was just icing on the cake for a great experience! read more

It was literally perfect. Love the $40 multiple course deal. The lamb was divine! It's definitely an investment, but worth it if you're willing to pay a little bit more for quality food. Please try it! read more

Went there a Wed night and sat right down. I had read about the egg ravioli and reviews and coming from NYC was interested to try. Service was very good , food was excellent !! I thought the egg ravioli was a very different and very good. Here is the surprise I had gone during a business trip and need to use my corporate card for the meal. Low and behold when it came time to pay it seem I had forgotten my card in the hotel room. Upon talking to the Mgr he allow me to leave unpaid and to call in from my room with the credit card. Not something I believe would happen in NYC!! read more

If heaven were served in a bowl, it would be their egg raviolo. I can't even find the words. We sat at the bar for a few appetizers, service was stellar. read more

Possibly the best restaurant in St. Louis. Exceptional service and food. Fantastic experience every single time

We made our own 4 course set and ate like tapas style. One course is half the Ala Carte portions. Enough for sharing that i tasted the dish around 4- 6 times. Then, I will not be so full and also enjoyed the desserts. We had: White Anchovies which was the best version we tasted; crudo which is like a tuna tartare; wild mushroom pasta which was creamy and must try; Egg Raviolo is definitely unique and delicious - try please. Other food that I dont have time to finish the review for now. Lazymode read more

After recently visiting Italy, this is one of the closest things to Italy you'll find, ranging from food to setting. The atmosphere was classy but homey. Other customers were engaged in conversations that lasted before we got there til after we left, setting the tone of a comfortable place where you could enjoy light drinking without being rushed out. Ordering from the tasting menu I was afraid that the portions would be small and not as filling but they were each the perfect amount of food and had good timing between each course so you werent hungry or overloaded with food. I ordered the house soup of the day - white beans and sausage - for my first course, followed by Gnocco Fritto (the meat donut), Tagliolini, and Panna Cotta. They were all absolutely delicious! The Gnocco Fritto was the real test to see how well they compared to food from Italy and I was very impressed. To me, it is hard to pair prosciutto with anything other than meat when youre in the states, but this hit the spot! The Tagliolini was a hearty portion, more than I expected, but was exceptionally light and was not overpowered by the mushrooms. Wrongfully thinking I was too full for the Panna Cotta, the sea salted carmel was the perfect hint of sweetness to end the meal. Also, props to our server, Liz, who was very professional. Wanting to sip on a Chianti, only the bottle was available so without hesitation she recommended a glass that would resemble the taste and she was spot on! Everything on the menu sounded delicious, which made it hard to choose what to order. Will definitely be coming back to try the rest! read more

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This place is so good. We had a group of seven ladies. Every single one of us enjoyed our food, drinks, and service! I will definitely come back read more

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Acero is definitely pricey, which is why i only give it 4 stars. We came for our anniversary and were willing to spend a little more, so we each ordered the tasting menu. Everything tasted great, though the portions were still almost too large for me to get to my last course. I'm an avid dessert eater, and I had to leave half of my dessert behind :( I probably would have been happier with a bit lower price and smaller portions on the tasting menu so I could get through everything. But like I said, everything tasted great. So if it is worth the price to you, then I definitely recommend it. read more

Acero is, by far, my favorite Italian restaurant in STL. Unlike traditional STL Italian, Acero is about quality not quantity. I love the gnudi, type of gnocchi made from ricotta cheese. My wife gets the spaghetti alla chitarra every time. The service has always been good and the atmosphere is nice, but not stuffy. The focus is on food, as is should be. We visited after our wedding, still in our wedding clothes and the chef came out and thaked us for coming and gave us some complimentary bubbly. read more

Husband and I dropped in on Saturday night for a 9pm reservation through open table. Seated quickly and had great service from our waiter. He helped us choose carafes of wine based on what we usually like, and they were great. Bread to start was fresh and delicious. We both did the $35 tasting menu, which the waiter said was a great way to try the food and have variety, since you can choose almost anything from menu as part of the tasting. One of the few items that was not on the tasting menu was the meat and cheese plate - we love our charcuterie so it was a must. Comes in 3 sizes and our waiter advised us to get the smallest size, 2oz, because it was more food then it seemed. It was absolutely delicious and I can't wait to go back for more. We also really enjoyed the chilled sweet corn soup, gnocco fritto, egg raviolo (so good), sea scallops, local pork entree, warm chocolate torte, and affagato (espresso with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side). The only dish that we were underwhelmed with was the Fregola pasta dish - mixed seafood in a tomato sauce. Not bad, but not a flavor profile that we usually enjoy, so some might like it. Overall, it was an excellent dining experience! read more

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Acero may be old news, but it's still good news. The Chef's tasting menu has been unchanged for ages, but there are daily additions that let you mix it up enough for occasional repeat visits. The staff is attentive and genuinely friendly (and very patient with the indecisive). Do -- Sit at the bar, order a sampling of salami and cheeses from the charcuterie and try one of their regularly rotated specialty cocktails. Don't -- order a lot of similar dishes on the tasting menu. If you don't mix them up, you'll suffer from overload. And, yes, you have to try the raviolo at least once.... read more

Outstanding food and service. Excellent social distancing. Friendly, great atmosphere, good wine list and cappuccino! Highly recommend this restaurant. True Italian experience here. Don't miss the panna cotta! Pastas are house made and perfect. They have a four course menu for $50 per person. You can even order the specials as part of the tasting menu! read more

Egg ravioli, beef pastries, beet salad, salmon crudo, butternut squash soup were all fantastic. Even the complimentary bread was delicious. This place gets super busy so I recommend you get a reservation even if it's just for a party of 2 because this place is packed. Staff is lovely and are very professional. Flavors are unique and sensational. I wish I took pictures but the food was gone too quickly. Highly recommend! read more

The consistency here, from the food, to the ambience, to the service, is nothing short of great. Great cocktails....and that darn egg raviolo thing???? Amazing. read more

Went as a date night and had a fantastic experience. My husband and I both got tne build your own four course tasting menu. We were both happy with this choice. The portion size of each course was a good size, larger then a usual tasting portion. I even took some of my pasta home. The food was delicious and well seasoned. It was a great take on modern Italian. The service was wonderful with the perfect amount of wait time between each course. We will definitely go back. read more

Had their multi course tasting menu and was very pleased. Perfect little spot for authentic Italian. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable and the atmosphere was perfect for a romantic dinner for two. read more

Our go to anniversary spot. Sweet. Quiet. Great food and wine. Consistently excellent service. Try it!

After eating here several times I have deemed this my favorite place to eat. We love getting their 4 course tasting menu with the wine pairing. It has all the good things. read more

The food was great -- but the service, particularly as I arrived, left something to be desired. A couple was standing at the entrance who had arrived before me, and all three of us were greeted by a guy (maybe a chef?) who promised that he would find the hostess to seat each of us. When the hostess finally emerged a few minutes later, she poked ineffectually at the computer for a few minutes, and then tried to seat me before she seated the couple. I asked her to seat the couple first, since they had arrived before me. After she seated the couple, she returned to the entrance station, poked at the computer screen again, frowned, gathered the menus, peered at me through her lank and greasy bangs, and asked me to wait a minute. Then she summoned two other employees who stared at the computer screen and murmured mysteriously. All three of them marched off to the back of the restaurant. I stood there for another 5 minutes before she returned and seated me. Apparently malfunctioning computer programs mean more than customers. But really, how hard can it be to seat a customer who has a reservation? read more

Went to Acero for a recent romantic dinner out. I would highly recommend the prix fixe dinner (4 for $30) option. In addition to our amazing meals, the chef sent out an extra dessert to make up for a dessert they were out of. The wine selection was also on point and the service was definitely on point. Very great atmosphere and dining experience and we don't just hand out those type of compliments. I would highly recommend for a small group or intimate evening out. read more

This restaurant was amazing. From the decor to the food, everything exceeded my expectations. This restuarant is now on my list of favorites. read more

First time trying Acero! OMG! The tasting menu is the way to go! My husband and I chose different options and all were wonderful. I especially enjoyed the Roasted Beet Salad, sweet tender beets, crunchy walnuts, pea sprouts and crumbled cheese! The Scallops were cooked perfectly followed by a creamy cheese cake. It says tasting menu but the portion sizes were much larger than a taste! Our waiter knew how everything was cooked and every ingredient added. They also accommodate people with food allergies. Yes we will be back! read more

Nestled in the heart of cute downtown Maplewood, is a little Italian restaurant named Acero. I've read good reviews online and they boast an outdoor patio as well. Reservations are a must, since it's difficult to find an impromptu seat. We came for our anniversary dinner. Our table was ready as expected. Initial drinks being served was well done. Great recommendations. Then we shifted to our actual server. He pushed a 4 course meal, but we had our meal already pre-determined. He seemed rather disappointed in our choices. What's really funny is that we had our heart set on their charcuterie board. But apparently " their board guy was out". What? He was pretty curt the rest of the service. Barely paid any mind to us. We started with the doughy beignets wrapped In prosciutto that we're very decent. Then, we had the strip steak and scallops which were all cooked well. Our server had us sitting for about 25 minutes without even offering another drink. Then shows back up to sell us dessert. No thanks! Check please. Check it out. But no high expectations please. read more

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I had the manhattan. It was very delicious. It was pricey but worth it. My gnocchi semolina was also delicious. It was cooked with pork sausage, garlic and pecorino. Our service was not the best. Our sever was inattentive and I had to order a drink from the hostess. Our server also didn't think to separate bills, which seemed obvious as we were coupled up. So that added another 10 minutes of wait and the bill came back with an incorrect allocation. The server brought the bill and said there is a Suggested Gratuity handwritten on the bill. I took her suggestion under consideration but I didn't feel she was worth a 20% tip. so I gave her my card thinking suggested meant I can write in the tip after she runs the card. Instead, she automatically added her suggested 20% to my card. I was at a birthday party so I paid the bill. I didn't want to ruin the night. read more

Our experience at Acero was superlative. Zurn, our server, was absolutely wonderful, just the right amount of attentive. Having been to Acero multiple times, I can say the the food is INCREDIBLE! Well worth the price point- absolutely get the four course tasting menu for $40- such a great deal, and you will be stuffed. (highly recommend the scallops (best ever!), chilled corn soup, egg raviolo, gnoccho fritto (wow!)!) The food is so high quality and I do appreciate that the kitchen always offers whatever is fresh, in season. I will say I didn't realize that the kitchen changes the presentation of the egg raviolo from season to season- I thought that it was always a white creamy sauce. When it arrived during my latest meal, it was on top a bed of chunky tomato sauce. Not being a tomato sauce person, and having been daydreaming all day about the egg raviolo with white sauce, I was kind of bummed. I asked my server about it, and he immediately went back to the kitchen to see if he could do anything. When he came back out, he told me that unfortuantely, the red sauce was all they had that day, but that anytime I knew ahead of time that I was coming, I could call ahead and request it. So nice! Anyway, to my surprise, at the end of the meal, our server brought out a to go box-when the chef found out I was missing the egg raviolo with white sauce, he started making one special just for me, and the box was presented to me with the following words: "Thanx for coming in and sorry for the confusion- Chef Andy" So I got to take my favorite dish home, especially prepared for me, at no extra charge! What service! The chef and the staff at Acero really care that you leave there happy! Absolutely, make this your go-to restaurant for special occasions! You will be SO glad you did! :) read more

Acero - Gnoccho Fritto (savory beignets with proscuitto - amazing!) - Italian Near Me - Maplewood, Missouri

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Dinner at Acero was a great experience. Food and wine was excellent. Our server, Allie, made wonderful suggestions for both food and wine. She was attentive, but not intrusive. Food courses came out at a pace that allowed our group not to be rushed, but not too slow. This is a great place to enjoy with friends, family or on a date. I don't recommend that small children be brought as they would likely become bored. I live in Pittsburgh for now & will make another visit to Acero when home for a visit. read more

I had the special...lamb neck meat...they cook it all day, the shred it and mold into a circle and grill it. Excellent flavor. The sauce could have been a bit less "sweet". Loved the Floating Islsnds dessert! Very good glass of prosecco! The service was very good. Although, as in most restaurants these days, the ambient sound was too loud!!! No fun when you can't hear each other talk. read more