Seriously, one of the best dining experiences I've had in St. Louis! I went here with a couple of friends for one of their birthdays, and I couldn't recommend the four course tasting menu more! Personally, I chose to have the Barada bruschetta, the mushroom pasta, the Duck special with roasted brussels sprouts and acorn squash purée, and Tsuda finish it off. In total, this was $58 plus an up charge for the bruschetta and duck. My total bill ended up being about $74 with tax included. Each dish just seem to get better and better, and I Could taste every single flavor coming through in each of them. I feel like they combined the flavors and ingredients so incredibly well and the meals were so well balanced. I truly feel like the course menu is the best deal you can get as well for such high-quality dishes. I think this is the perfect date night spot, or even just nice night out. The staff was so incredibly helpful and even brought my friend out some cake and champagne on the house for her birthday. She also had a happy birthday card waiting for her at the table after she made the reservation. The inside is very cute and intimate. It is a little small if you have a big group, but they have a back room as well as a patio. Overall, I couldn't recommend them more! read more

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We come here for every birthday, special occasion and even random occasions when we're craving it. Best real Italian restaurant in STL

Everything here was so delicious. The wine selection is great, the foot is better, and the staff is very helpful! The scallops may be the best I've had and the mixed greens salad is very creative with the pistachios. The mushroom pasta was delicious and well presented. It's not too loud but the venue is lively. I highly recommend and is a new favorite for when I am visiting. read more

Acero - Scallops (Chefs Grand Tasting Menu) - Italian Near Me - Maplewood, Missouri

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Friend was in town so one of the girl made reservations at this local Italian place. They have a pre fix menu for $58 that includes 4 courses. The place is bigger than it looks since it fills to the back of the restaurant. It was crowded at 7. My friend had raved about their pre fix menu. I do think it is a great deal but I was not hungry so my friend and I shared pesce crudo and scallops as an entree. The two other girls got the pre fix menu. The pesce crudo was fresh, perfectly marinated, and just tasty. The scallops were so salty... I had to take off early so I didn't complain to the waiter, read more

Acero - Sea Scallops* very salty - Italian Near Me - Maplewood, Missouri

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The food was amazing. We did the tasting menu and it was a good choice. I started with the gnocco frito which was like a beignet topped with prosciutto- it was as delicious as it sounds. Then I did the pici Cacio e Pepe for my primi. This was okay but not on par with everything else. I tried someone's at the table tagliatelle alla bolognese and it was so much better. For my secondi I did the trout and it was perfect. My dessert was the caramel pan a cotta. The service was good and the atmosphere very nice. I can't wait to go back again. read more

Food, service, and ambiance were top tier!! First time here and will definitely be back read more

Acero - Raviolo all' Uovo - Italian Near Me - Maplewood, Missouri

Super cozy and warm ambiance. We did the tasting menu. It was wonderful. The bread is to die for. This was a wonderful find and would recommend especially for a special night out. read more

We did the chefs tasting and absolutely loved all of our courses. Our server Jacob was amazing and pointed us to some delicious wine and food. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and will definitely be back! read more

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Food is always amazing. Great wait staff and the ambiance is cozy chic. One of my favorite restaurants in St Louis.

I'm leaving a 1 star review due to our server Landon... then the manager Andy. Landon thought our volume was unacceptable and he will not serve our drinks until we quiet down. We were here for 10 minutes and were not loud at all. We bought the table next to us shots because we heard them celebrating a birthday... looks like they were to tired at 8:30 on a Friday night. I will say on our way out the door Travis the AGM tried to smooth things over however we were already mad and had one foot out the door ‍ read more

I love this restaurant. The food is great and the bartender made us the best drinks we've ever had. Jesse, our server, is brilliant at his job. It was actually a pleasure to watch him work. He recognized instantly how to deal with a difficult customer in our party. Jesse's recommendations were perfect and he made us feel like we were on an adventure . I can't praise him and and Acero highly enough. read more

We visited Acero for my partner's graduation from residency because we wanted to do something special and show his parents what a tasting menu was. We opted for the 4 course (though the 7 course one also sounds awesome). It was $58 plus some up-charges for certain items. The price was well worth it. Each course was amazing! I added morels to my pasta which was exciting because I've never had morels. It was so good. That was my favorite dish with the beet salad as a close second. The entree was good but I wish they had a vegetarian entree on the menu - we had a mixup because I had no idea that "brazino" was a type of fish and the menu didn't call it fish, it just listed the vegetables in the dish. I asked the server if there was any meat at all in it because I'm a vegetarian and he said no. I was super embarrassed when I received a plate with fish on it and had to send it back, but it didn't seem to be an issue because they came back with the same dish minus the fish part. It was a good dish, but definitely not the highlight of the meal like you'd expect of the entree. I'd like to see what the chef can do with a purposely all-vegetarian entree. I got the cannoli for dessert which was good but I would have liked more cold (it was room temp). Our server was very kind and enthusiastic. We enjoyed his service and assistance a lot. The ambiance inside is upscale, dimly lit with simple but very nice decor. We were a little dressed up and felt in-place. read more

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This is an intimate classy restaurant with great service. Reservations is recommended and sometimes hard to get on short notice. The $50 4-course tasting menu is a great option, but you can also order ala carte. Love the complimentary bread served prior to the meal. Beet Salad $12 - Refreshing, great flavors. Spinach Egg Raviolo $29 - Interesting dish, one giant ravioli, as if a ravioli was an over easy egg as you cut into it. Tagliolini (wild mushroom) $24 - Simple but delicious. Acero Cheesecake $10 - Good dessert, topped with amarena cherries and syrup, and toasted pistachio. Closed on Sunday and Monday. .|\---/| | o_o | .\_^_/..2021 read more

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Acero is a quintessential, "traditional", Italian restaurant that offers amazing service and excellent food. They offer a $50 4 course tasting menu that is an outstanding value. Some of the options do require a small upcharge, but they are definitely worth it. Additionally, there is typically a wine special on a couple of bottles of wine. The atmosphere is cozy and intimate. Acero offers a front and back dining room and a few bar seats. Service is outstanding, with professional wait staff that knows how to take care of customers without being obtrusive. As great as everything else is, the food is the real star at Acero. On my last visit I enjoyed the beet salad, gnocchi, ribeye, and panna cotta. However everything is outstanding. And if you don't save room for that tasty dessert, they are happy to wrap it up to take home for later. Bottom line--you can't go wrong with a dinner at Acero. I highly recommend reservations! read more

Acero - Beet Salad - Italian Near Me - Maplewood, Missouri

We went to Acero for dinner last night and thoroughly enjoyed our food, service, and the whole experience! With both of us being first-timers here, we weren't too sure what to expect but by the time we left, we were SO happy that we went. We had reservations and our request to sit outside was accommodated with no problem. Got a few drinks to start and the Milan was a fantastically light cocktail that I really appreciated because whiskey cocktails don't always pair well with summer. However, this one did and I loved it. Next I got the roasted beet salad - the mixture of texture and flavors were perfect. The marcona almonds really make this salad special and also dang tasty. My dining buddy ordered the gnocco fritto and oh my goodness this was SO delicious. This dish was like having savory beignets and boy did it work well with the prosciutto and the dusting of sea salt on top. Finally, we split the linguini Nero and it was a good thing we split it because the portion sizes all around were pretty healthy! This was also a delicious dish not lacking in flavor, protein, and presentation. Exquisitely done! Our server was wonderful and this was a dinner to remember for sure. I would highly recommend Acero if you are looking to give your palate a joyful experience. I really loved this place and will likely be back for more! read more

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Delicious food! Highly recommend doing the tasting menu to get to try from each section of the menu. Generous tasting portions. We especially enjoyed the house-made bread, Raviolo, and Scallops (special). The staff was extremely friendly. We loved Simon the bar manager. read more

Food was pricy but decent, but very unfortunate experience with the waiter when I he realized I had a gift card. (For a small amount of the total) I don't know if this is restaurant policy or just bad manners on your servers part but the tip line was aggressively crossed out to make sure I did not tip short because of the gift card. Considering the cost of the meal and how much I spent over the gift card amount I was offended. This is something I would have expected at Applebees..... Maybe I did not look like I could afford it to tip.... Either way I won't be back. Worth noting I sent a message to the restaurant and they read it but chose not to respond. read more

Acero - The waiter thought it was appropriate to cross off the tip line since I was using a gift card. - Italian Near Me - Maplewood, Missouri

Been 3 times. Pricier, fancier place good for special occasions. But compared to other expensive places it is honestly better priced than most. Delicious food. Never had anything bad. Changing menu gives you new things to try. You can get Al la carte but I've always done the multi course meal. It's amazing. read more

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Wow. Was recommended to go here for a date night by two of my friends. After going, I will be recommending it to everyone for an upscale meal! We did the 4 course tasting menu for $58 and everything was delicious. I started with the shrimp bisque (soup of the day), then the tagliolini, halibut main, and acero cheesecake to finish. The only tiny drawback was everything I ate was super rich (other than the cheesecake which was surprisingly light) so I was feeling veryyy full after the meal. Likely could avoid this by starting with a salad like my boyfriend did. Service was great. Spent about 90 minutes there total but the time flew by--could easily spread dinner out over 2-3 hours here. Will definitely be going back! read more

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Why has it taken me so long to visit Acero?! Everything - and I do mean everything - was on point. We arrived early and sat at the bar for a pre-dinner cocktail. The bartender (can't believe I didn't catch his name) was attentive, gave some great recommendations, and treated us as if he had known us all his life. We chatted with him enough to ask him for a wine recommendation with dinner, which he gladly obliged. He recommended an excellent Brunello for an outstanding price (we checked later). No attempt to upsell us - just a great wine for a great price. This was just the beginning of the outstanding service. Our server, Zurn, was attentive but not hovering, told us the table was ours for the night so not to rush, gave amazing input on the menu (very honest), and was funny, charming, and (again) treated us if we were regulars. In addition to Zurn, another server and the busser regularly checked on us, took orders when we were ready, and made sure we were having a good time. I have never seen such a great team of service staff who respected each other and worked so well together. If this weren't enough, the food was fabulous! The crudo was fresh, cold, and expertly dressed. Hubby's lamb neck was fork-tender, and my papparadelle bolognese was perfect. One of our best experiences in the Lou, but also one of our best ever. read more

Came here last night for my boyfriend's 30th bday and it was absolutely perfect. The food was so good--every bite was memorable from the crudo (fresh!) to the delectable proscuitto laid over a pillowy beignet to the egg raviolo (that soft cheesy bite, my goodness) to the mushroom pasta (such savory mushrooms, yum!) to the bistec (perfectly cooked). Our server, Jerry, was an absolute gem and the GM, Adam, was so generous. Both of them were great to talk to and just incredibly kind. I hadn't been to a restaurant in several months, but nights like these remind me why I love them so very much. We'll be back for sure! read more

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What a lovely evening. The restaurant looks small from outside but has lots of room in the back. We did the 4 course dinner tasting menu (starters , pasta , entree and deserts) and had the most wonderful relaxed experience. Our server was attentive and friendly. The tasting menu came with half portions of food and was pretty flexible . We could include specials and some of the more expensive dishes with a small up charge . We were so full that we packed desert to eat later. It was lovely and quite a memorable evening. I am glad we went with friends and whose company we enjoyed because otherwise the dinner would have been really really long. Jokes apart it's a lovely place with great food ! read more

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If I could give this 6 stars, I would. We saw Acero on the Post-Dispatch list of the best Italian restaurants and decided to go for my wife's birthday. From the focaccia at the beginning through all four tasting courses including (between the two of us), a butternut squash soup, gnocco fritto, egg raviolo, pici cacio e pepe, a porchetto entree, a beef tenderloin entree, a warm dark chocolate torte, and pumpkin cheesecake, everything was incredible. We will be back! read more

Acero - Warm Dark Chocolate Torte and Acero Cheesecake - Italian Near Me - Maplewood, Missouri

One of my favourite places to dine at in St. Louis- fancy enough but also family-oriented enough that our friends and I could bring our little ones. They have an amazing menu- 4 courses which you can pick your own specifics- all very delicious and rich in taste. Wine pairings also possible. Prices went up over the last year due to cost of ingredients but still definitely worth it. The salmon crostini is my go to appetizer. I always love their desserts. The staff all are extremely welcoming and friendly. The lamb is one of their best dishes. My favourite pasta is the tagliatelle. A little on the pricier side but worth every penny. read more

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Phenomenal service to accompany a phenomenal meal. The tasting menu is not only excellent in value, but the best way to try to their menu. This was the perfect date night spot. Authentic Italian food with locally sourced ingredients. read more

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Amazing project on every front. Great drinks and wine, amazing food, incredible service, and the desserts are too fabulous to describe. Thank you thank you thank you! We will be back! read more

Acero - Italian Near Me - Maplewood, Missouri

I don't know how I didn't know about this place. It was delicious! The service was absolutely wonderful. What we ordered: Egg raviolo Tagliolini Trout Warm dark chocolate torte Panna Cotta To repeat what everyone else has said, the egg raviolo was so good. I LOVED the tagliolini. And the desserts were to die for. I absolutely love panna cotta. But the most amazing part was the service. It was an oddly cold day for May when we went, and it was freezing inside the restaurant. The waiter, I'm not even kidding, brought out a space heater and placed it next to me to warm me up. I mean, I've been to some extremely nice restaurants in my time, but I've never had a server do that. And I'll never forget it. read more

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This is one of the top dinner spots in STL. It delivers consistently high quality menu items along with an expansive wine selection. Mixed drinks like the Old Fashion are top drawer as well. Atmosphere is ideal for a relaxed dinner with conversation. Service is catered to your desired timing. read more

Dynamite, seasonal and reasonably priced tasting menu in a cozy little joint. Parking is easy.

A stones throw form Schlafley Bottleworks, Acero brings high class and refined cuisine at an affordable price. Undoubtably the best value for a tasting menu in STL, Acero provides flexibility and a build your own adventure dining experience, easily enjoyed by even the most picky patron. Opting for the 4 course tasting for a mere $40 is a must. The $20 & $30 wine flight tasting (healthy pours) are both thoughtful and worth the price (an affordable one @ that) Acero brings refined Italian cuisine. I started with the kale salad... seasonal, fresh, and beautiful. For my second I did the egg ravioli and as an egg fanatic I HIGHLY recommend. It was spectacular. Rich, but addicting. A gooey, yet refined core mimics that of a soft boiled egg. Apparently the complimentary sauce does change periodically. For my "main" I went for the trout. Crispy skin, perfectly done... highly recommend as well. The beans and greens made for a good taste departure mid trout. I finished with panna cotta and it was superb. Lovely vanilla bean forward flavor, dancing with fruity compliments. Other items of note; my mom had the scallops and it was the best item, flavor wise, that hit the table. She got the apple cobbler type dessert and that absolutely deserves and honorable mention as well. Will be back. Would come here for work, with friends, or family. GREAT date spot. 4.5/5 for ambiance 4.5/5 for service 5/5 for flavor. read more

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Tried out Acero last night to celebrate my mom's birthday with a small group of her friends. It's an assuming corner location in Maplewood, next to Schlafly. Nicely decorated inside without being over the top or too faux-italianate. I waffled a bit on going a la carte or with the 4 course tasting option, but after our server explained that the portions were smaller on the tasting menu, I decided I couldn't pass up the opportunity for the 4 course. The first standout for me was the zero proof elderberry spritz - it tasted like a delicious wine spritzer, but no alcohol, which this pregnant mama really appreciated. Everyone in our party of six ordered different options and passed around bites to taste, so I can honestly say everything was fantastic. I started off with the Gnocci Fritto, which was a perfect little fluffy pillow of dough dressed up with salted prosciutto. A lovely starter, and so nice of the staff to box up any extras after each course for you to take home. Second up was the pasta course - I had the taglioni, a thin pasta with wild mushrooms cut into chunks and slices that you could easily identify and appreciate the taste and texture, with a beautiful mushroom sauce and shallots. I inhaled this course, forgetting that it would be a great lunch. It was the highlight of dinner. By the time the third course rolled around, I was pretty full. But I thoroughly enjoyed the Chicken entree, nice and thin with a cheesy breading on a bed of yukon potatoes and broccolini. It leaned a bit toward the salty side, but otherwise was excellent. Once again, the staff immediately whisked away my half empty plate and boxed up the chicken to go. I finished up the meal with a basil coulis topped with sliced strawberries. It was a dense panna cotta style custard covered with a savory basil sauce and fresh strawberries. Excellent! I'd like to send another 5+ stars on top of the food and general table service to our server Zurn, who helped accommodate the needs of a table of six 80+ year old ladies. They aren't the easiest group to handle, and he did so with humor and charm. A couple of split checks on top of us all having separate checks can be a challenge, and he handled it so well. read more

Tldr; Bad service experience, great food. The kitchen did no wrong. Stopped in for quick trip into town and my boyfriend had been here before and loved his experience. Sad to say it was definitely not the same one. We had an 8pm dinner reservation, arrived at 7:53pm and were not able to place our food orders or get our initial cocktails until 8:28pm. When our server, Jerry, first stopped by to take our cocktail orders, we mentioned we were actually ready to place our orders. He pushed back, saying that there were certain ways to order, specifically a tasting menu, (which we already knew we wanted to do and told him that), and off-menu items that he wanted to talk through, and that he'll be back in a minute because he had so many orders to put in. Twenty-five minutes go by, and no cocktails and no orders had been taken. Once the first course was server, all the food came out promptly, brought mostly by other servers. We got almost no table touches until after we finished each course. I had no silverware after the starters for the pasta, and nobody stopped by to check on us. I ended up just using my boyfriend's appetizer fork. We weren't offered fresh ground black pepper, like other tables were for any course. For entrees, steak was supposed to be medium rare, it was not. Nobody checked in while we were eating, so guess that didn't matter. The other waiter who brought us our entrees saw that we had no silverware and brought some out promptly. I wish we had him for our service. The cherry on top was that I had asked for my three-bites eaten pasta to be packed to-go to save space for the entree course. My boyfriend had his three-bites eaten, not-medium-rare steak to-go and we asked for the desserts to go. They forgot to pack the pasta. Disappointing af for a supposedly nice dining experience. For a fair review, there were positives: 1. amazing wine list with everything sourced from Italy. We got the Casetta Barolo, and it was my boyfriend's favorite. 2. Nice buildout and decoration 3. Food was generally good. Highly recommend the trout, the mashed potatoes were top-notch. Ate that entree up, the quality of that made me less upset about the whole thing Would i come back or could i recommend this for my friends who visit STL? Nope. Go to The Tenderloin Room instead, I should have. read more

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This is a two-visit review. The first visit was AMAZING. Seriously, it was the best restaurant food we'd had in ages. We swore we'd come back many times. The second visit was for two birthdays, which they knew via the reservation. The primary reason for the 4 stars over 5 is the lack of "qualifiers" on the menu. We picked this restaurant for our birthdays because we wanted to experience the 7-course, chef-pick menu, which is one of our favorite ways to dine. Upon being seated, we immediately let the server know that we wanted the 7-course tasting menu. The server, the same one we had on our first visit, immediately stated that we couldn't have it because it is only offered after 7pm on the weekends. He then told us that he needed to turn the table over more quickly than the 7-course dinner would allow. 1) The menu doesn't state any restrictions on timing for the 7-course menu in any way, 2) The server has no business telling us that he needs to scoot us out the door quicker than the 7-course would allow. The server asked if we would be allowed the 7-course. The chef agreed. We had several wonderful dishes for the dinner (8 courses, not 7). Our favorites were the off-the-menu pieces, especially the tuna. The unknown of the dinner, simply being left in the hands of the chef, is one of the best ways to dine. If you haven't tied it, do - it's a great adventure at any restaurant. We were out the door in less than 2 hours, the time allowed for the regular dinner. read more

Service was exception as were our apps and dinner. Please do not go without a healthy appetite. The service was also exceptional and we loved the ambiance in the back room. read more

4 course tasting menu was phenomenal! Highly recommend. The service was great! Looking forward to returning for the 7 course tasting menu next month. read more

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Like so many others have said: Acero has lovely service, wonderful food, and you should try the tasting menu (which blessedly has no restrictions - get one of any starter, pasta, entree, dessert) What follows is what our group ordered, but I suspect you can't go wrong here. I highly recommend Acero, and it will be hard not to come here every time we're in town! Starters: I got the burrata and tomato salad and also sampled my husband's melon salad. Both excellent. Top notch ingredients and beautifully simple. My mom didn't want to share any bites of her beets and said it was delicious and the beets themselves were very good. My dad was very happy with the gnocco fritto (not gnocchi! They're little pastry with prosciutto on top. Interesting!) Pasta: My mom and I both got the taglioline, which was so simple and perfect. The pasta was phenomenal, and the mushrooms were perfect. My husband got the gnocchi + rabbit special, which was unique and delicious. My dad got the egg raviolo, and I've never seen him so impressed with a dish Entree: My mom and I both got the monkfish, which is so delicate. The lemon sauce had the perfect amount of brightness, and I could eat a mountain of the potatoes. My husband got the lamb, which was prepared in a really interesting way: braised, shredded, formed into a round and grilled. He loved it. My dad got the pheasant and raved about how moist it was so moist. My mom grabbed a bite and said the gravy was phenomenal. Dessert: the ladies got the apple cake with cinnamon gelato. The cake was the only thing of the evening that didn't wow - it was a bit dry and dense. But it was surrounded by some of the best caramel I've ever had, and the gelato was perfect. Cinnamon could easily overwhelm but didn't at all. The guys got the cheesecake; I tried a bite and it was like none I've ever had. The cheesecake itself is incredibly light, and the cherries on it turned me into a cherry person on the spot. read more

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We had a wonderful birthday dinner at Acero! The service was amazing!! So professional, quick, and efficient. We tried the chef's tasting menu which gave us a small portion from each of the 4 menu sections. It was perfect! The food was delicious and presented beautifully. We were seated in the back room which was appropriately lit, nicely decorated and very pleasant. read more

Got a last minute reservation here for us and friends on a Friday night. We all opted for the tasting menu since it was our first time here which is a 4 course menu for $58+ (if you decided to get some options that have an extra cost). I appreciated them being up front about all the cost, such as adding on $x if you ordered something specific for a course. Most options on the tasting menu didn't have an added cost. I got the soup of the day which was a bell pepper and tomato soup which was great and perfect for the cold weather. My husband got the prosciutto and my friend got the tartare which were great as well. For the 2nd course we all tried different pastas. My husband got the egg ravioli which is unique and a must try. It is a giant ravioli which has a runny egg inside when you cut into it. I got the tagliolini which was great, flavorful, and light. For my entree I got the halibut which I recommend and my husband got the lamb which he loved. Both are worth the added cost. The desserts were all amazing- we tried the Panna cotta, cheesecake and torte and while you can't go wrong our waiter said the Panna cotta was the best and he wasn't wrong. Highly recommend the Panna cotta. Overall the tasting menu is worth it for your first time. For my next visit I will probably opt to order a la carte read more

Service and food were amazing. Has a very nice ambiance and great wine selection. One of the better Italian restaurants in the St. Louis area read more

Excellent food, service, and ambiance. Highly recommend the 4 course tasting menu -- cannot go wrong with any dish.