I stopped by Apéri in Tower Grove, a tiny wine bar that also serves tapas style plates. The place is very small, probably fewer than eight tables, which gives it a cozy and intimate feel. We went on a Sunday around 5 pm and there were already a couple other tables there, so I can imagine it fills up quickly at normal dinner times. I would probably make a reservation if planning to go at a typical hour. The service was excellent. Our server was attentive and really on top of things. We had the patatas bravas, which were good, and the croquetas de bacalao. The croquetas were a little runny for my taste. I usually prefer them a bit meatier, but they were still enjoyable. We also shared a cheese plate, which was a nice portion for a snack with wine. The wines we tried were very good. Overall, this feels like a great spot to stop for a couple glasses of wine and some snacks between plans. I could also see coming back and building a full meal by ordering a few different plates. I would definitely return. read more

We went to Aperi on Sunday afternoon at 4 for some before dinner drinks and snacks. They have a happy hour from 4-5 everyday with a nice menu including two feature glasses of wine for less than $10 and 4 or 5 snacks and an aperol spritz at happy hour price. We got the papas bravas and cheese plate off the happy hour menu plus the croquets de bacalao off the regular menu. Generally it's a small menu of tapas plus wines and cocktails but it's well curated. We enjoyed both the red and white featured wines both seemed very high quality and was fun to try something new. The food was delicious and happy hour prices were very reasonable. Service was prompt and our server was very knowledgeable about all the wines. You for sure need a reservation here unless you come at 4pm as it's quite an intimate space, I believe about 6 tables. They have a tasting menu for 2 or 4 that comes with several small plates and an optional drink pairing (2 wines and 2 cocktails). For two the food was only $60. Would love to come back and try that tasting menu as it sounds fun. The small plates they offer could definitely be made into a full meal if one was hungry enough. read more

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Another wonderful visit and this time I brought a friend along because I enjoyed my first visit so much I wanted to share the experience. I really like the intimacy of a smaller space, it wasn't crowded and quiet. The most impressionable dish we had was the charred Brussels sprouts which we ordered three times! They were charred and crispy resting in a silky black sesame seed foam, sunflower seed caramel that offered to tame the bitterness. It offerdd a pleasant mouthful and we wanted to drink that foam. Bottle it up right now! Next was the beef tartare, quite flavorful and many textures to explore. The house made chips made a great vehicle as they stood up to the weight of the beef and had just enough kick to offer an unexpected surprise and putting it all together brought a delicious bite and left me wanting more. The Ozark mushroom were nice and earthy and offered a contrast to everything else we ordered. I am not a mushroom person and was able to keep eating them which is saying something! The pork cheek became one of the stand out favorites. I was not expecting the pork was fork tender and melted in your mouth. The tomato brodo was lovely and really added an elegant touch to the dish. The baba ganousch was great and its been difficult to find one in the area to compare to one I always ate in Arizona and this one nailed all the appropriate notes with the creaminess of the eggplant and brightness offered by the lemon. We also ordered the croquetas which became another hit for us. The crunchy exterior offered another element with the flaky white fish and remoulade gave it a punch that woke everything up. To finish off the night were the chocolate truffles with a scoop of the coca ice cream. I appreciated the ice cream being the right temperature with not being too cold. I loved the cherry cola flavor and it cut through the density of the rich dark chocolate which is needed. Great round two visit and there are other dishes l look forward to trying when I return! read more

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We stopped in for drinks on our way to a wedding, and they were exquisite. They had a nice selection of cocktails, and several could be made non alcoholic, which several of us appreciated. This is a small place and you definitely want to make a reservation for a table. We got lucky and were able to sit at the bar for a half hour and enjoy the ambiance. Great find! read more

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Cute place but very small. Dark, reddish lighting for a romantic ambiance but everyone is close together. It's pretty, but feels a little cramped. Food and drinks were good, service was good, but pretty expensive, making it sort of an average experience? A nice place to stop in, but I wouldn't make it the main event and definitely not the main meal. read more

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Wow, wow, wow! We attended the Spanish wine pairing dinner last night by Chef David, and it was truly remarkable. Every detail was so thoughtfully planned, and each course was absolutely delicious. My husband and I honeymooned in Spain this past September, and it was incredible how accurately--yet creatively--the familiar flavors were represented. We sincerely hope to return again soon. Highly recommend this cozy spot! read more

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Went on a Thursday night with a reservation. Interesting out of several menu items. Items they had were solid just not standout for me. Small space. I found it cozy and it think for the claustrophobic it might not be the move. It's like dark dark in there. Think single candle in the middle of the table. The best vibe...just hard to read a first date's face. Excellent inventive cocktails and wine list. read more

This place is a hidden gem in the grove. I have been here 2x for dinner, once with my friend and once with my husband for our anniversary. Both times the food has been excellent. For our anniversary, my husband and I tried the tasting menu. Everything was so delicious that I forgot to even take pictures of it! Service was also excellent and the waiter explained every dish and alcohol pairing. The restaurant is small and cute. It's a bit dark, but that does set the ambiance. Def an amazing place for dinner and drinks! Looking forward to going back soon! read more

Amazing Amazing service, atmosphere is top tier, food was okay a lot was gone because we came later in the day but it was cool, very pricy for what it was. Oysters were excellent tho! read more

Forgive me for not taking pictures! Low lighting and catching up with a friend! We stopped in to check out this new spot and overall had a good time. I tried one of their NA wines and it was pretty good. I had never had NA (de-alcoholized) wine before. For food, we had the crispy chickpeas (a must try! So good). The papas bravas (also delicious!) and the seared cod. The seared cod was yummy but very salty. However, I would definitely order it again. The one thing we got but didn't like very much was the charcuterie board. While it was large with a lot of selections, the meats didn't really hit home with us. It's a great spot for a cozy date night. Low lighting, not too loud. However, the main reason for my 4 star review instead of 5 was the service. I was tempted to put 3, but I am very impressed with the food, and also am a fan of Good Company next door and have only had good experiences there. However, our server was not friendly. He seemed like he would rather be anywhere else but there. Was not really helpful/attentive. I honestly don't think he smiled one time. People have bad days though. It wouldn't deter me from going back. I say definitely check them out. As well as their sister restaurant, Good Company next door! read more

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Food was all stellar; 5 stars. Service and timing could use some improvement. Stopped in Saturday night without a reservation and were lucky enough to grab a spot at the bar. The space is small so a reservation is probably the best bet. Started off with the El Tinto, an NA cocktail and enjoyed it. We also tried the NA red wine which wasn't bad but wasn't great; NA reds are challenging. We had the crispy chickpeas, papas bravas, ricotta, seared cod and braised beef cheek and I would 100% order each of them again! The plates are shareable and I thought the portions were pretty big; we definitely ordered too much for the two of us. Will be back to try the rest of the menu! read more

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Great food, great service, and cozy ambiance! We loved our dinner, every bite was flavorful and reminded us of our time in Italy! Our favorite dish was the homemade ricotta with the perfectly grilled bread! They have a great selection of wines from around the world and cocktails. 10/10 would highly recommended making a reservation and trying them out! read more

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No doubt Aperi has achieved James Beard award! Its food and service are top notched -- far exceeding majority of the tapas / wine bars I have tried. The food menu isnt that big. We tried almost the entire food menu. Everything is excellent. My favorites are the pork cheek and the cod. The ambience is on the romantic side with light music. I love it! No doubt we will be back again. read more

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This was our first time dining at Aperi and hands down the BEST Tapas in St Louis. We had the Crispelle with the freshest Lump Crab. The Papa's Bravas with perfectly salty sardines and the Lamb meatballs with a Mediterranean flavor out of this world. The drinks are delicious and can be paired with each menu item. They are a smaller space and recommend reservations. The vibe inside is intimate and welcoming. 10/10 we will be back!! read more

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Aperi is a quaint little spot in the Grove. I absolutely recommend reservations, as we did see the establishment have to turn away some folks. Reservations ARE worth it. But definitely plan ahead and just be there, I think they do reserve tables for approx 2 hours each because of the small space. Again, not a bad thing. We did not feel rushed at all. (There are a few bar spots that are open seating, but I would bank on that. The place was steady while we were there). Okay, onto the food and drinks! I was surprised to see orange wine on the menu! It's something I adored in Spain but with such chilly weather and some of our food pairings, I opted for a red. The berry hill cocktail was amazing as well. Charcuterie gets a 3.5 - it was a standard charcuterie board, great size and unique cheeses but the rest of the board was a bit standard. Whipped Ricotta - incredible. 4.5 stars I would have liked my bread toasted just a bit more and I wish they gave one extra slice of bread. (We did ask for one but it was sadly forgotten about with the busyness). The forgotten bread did NOT impact this rating, service was exceptional. Crispy Chickpeas - must have. I can't get over how crispy they actually were and I want to know how to make them at home because I would devour a bowl everyday. The simplicity of this dish was just amazing because it gave us the chance to really celebrate each ingredient. Papas Bravas - does come with an anchovy - be aware. (They have tinned fish and oysters on the menu, I'm not disappointed!) It added a great texture and flavor dimension to the savory fried potatoes. The vinegar and salt were a great balance. Seared Cod - this was well cooked, but the flavor wasn't as strong as I was hoping for. I think if I ordered it extra crispy it would do it but I don't want to lose the internal portions of the dish either because it was perfect. This was probably my least favorite dish of the night, but I would try it again for sure with maybe a tweak of extra crispy. Dessert (not pictured) was amazing - a dirty chai tiramisu. I honestly tasted more of a cherry flavor than chai but it was creamy and delicious either way. read more

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Very intimate ambiance. Perfect for a girls night or night cap. If you need a landmark, Good Company is next door. Overall we had a good experience trying different items from the cocktail and wine menu. I'm not sure about the shared plates menu. However they do share a kitchen with the restaurant next door. Check this establishment out if you're looking for a different cocktail place in the Lou. read more

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Bar Vibes - 10/10 Service - 1/10 This bar is connected to Good Company and there is plenty of street parking. It is cozy and intimate and reservations are highly recommended as it is a very small bar. We were seated immediately but I had to go to the restroom and the waiter tried to take everyone's drink order without me being present. We were not a fan of our waiter. His demeanor and lack of checking in and refilling our water cups really turned us off. My girlfriends and I all ordered a spritz and we did not like any of our drinks and could not finish them. They were so bitter! We did not order any food so cannot review that. We will most likely not return. read more

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I came across Aperi on IG, and I'm so glad I did! This is a sexy, intimate, and contemporary space, that is perfect for a date night, or drinks with friends. The space itself is quite small, so I recommend booking in advance! My RECs Oysters- Yay!!! So tasty and fresh. We also got them on happy hour, which is I believe from 4-6pm! Whipped Ricotta- YAY!!!! Holy moly this dish was tasty. Ricotta was very good, but the stars for me were the focaccia and the honey mixture on top! Yum. Crispy Chickpeas- I didn't have many expectations for this one, but it was very tasty. It's a cold dish, much more like a salad, but it was so surprisingly delicious. The textures and flavors were on point. Cocktails- yay. The cocktails are very nice, they tend to leans towards more aperitif style in my opinion, which are excellent palette cleansers but can be a bit more sweet forward. But who doesn't love a spritz!? Ice cubes are custom courtesy of "GOOD ICE STL"!!! Such a cute touch. *unisex bathrooms cutely designed, and stocked with feminine products to boot* 100% WILL BE RETURNING! read more

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Aperi is the MUST TRY new spot in the grove that is perfect for your next night out! The intimate wine and amaro bar is serving up delicious tapas that are packed with so much flavor! My favs: House-Made Ricotta - topped with a flavorful mix of Honey, Orange, Pine Nut, Aleppo Chili, and Basil. Served with Focaccia Brussels Sprouts - perfectly cooked with a Sweet Vermouth Glaze and topped with Marcona Almonds, and Feta Crispy Chickpeas - mixed with a salad of Heirloom Tomato, Sweet Pepper, Cucumber, Goat Cheese, and Mint Oysters - served with freshly shaved Horseradish, Hot Sauce, Lemon, house-made Cocktail Sauce, Mignonette The staff is super helpful navigating the menu, especially the wine and cocktail list! I loved the Milano Spritz! To my fellow allergy friends, the staff is incredible and takes allergies very seriously! Walk-ins are welcome but reservations are still encouraged! read more

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WOW! First time having at Aperi and it was delightful. The chick peas caught my eye a while back but actually having them was such a dream come true. They make them really crispy and the other parts make the whole really good! We also had the Brussels sprouts and seared cod. Cod was a tad small but so flavorful! Sprouts were crispy and I really liked the glaze. Cannoli was so rich. 10/10 would recommend. Drinks were good. The Adonis had a bit of a tangy twist and Red Barrel was more on the sweet side - should have ordered that haha! Definitely coming back again for foods n drinks. A great vibe for an anniversary meal and the service was perfection. Thanks Aperi! read more

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A couple months ago, we came across Good Company and I was obsessed. Literally, my favorite cocktails in St. Louis at the moment. I've been wanting to go back with my brother and we finally made plans to do so on a Friday night BUT they ended up being SO busy and had an hour wait. Luckily, they told us they just opened Aperi and to check it out. It is a smaller venue right next door/connected to Good Company, but we were lucky to snag four spots at the bar. We had fantastic service all night, everything was timely and quick. This spot is more of a Spanish feel - lots of tapas. We weren't sure if we would be able to get enough to each since the menu is pretty small but it turned out being totally fine! The four of us split the ricotta (oh my god), the cheese plate, papas bravas, and brussel sprouts. Everything was so good. The flavors and sauces were fantastic. Their drinks had a Spanish flair - they definitely focus on spritzers and wines, which was awesome. Everything we tasted was fantastic. The place itself has a moody/dark academia feel which we loved. Great experience, we will definitely be back and will be recommending it. read more

My husband and I stopped into Aperi on a Saturday night without a reservation. Fortunately there were two seats available at the small four seat bar. The restaurant is very small, so reservations would be a good idea. Our favorite tapa was the house made ricotta with roasted butternut. We also shared the Ozark mushrooms and the Galcian Octopus, the crispy farro with the octopus was a delicious addition to the dish. read more

Food and Service was great! However, we went there this evening for their NYE tasting menu, $100 pp. We had half portions, literal half of a sweet potato empanadas, which was tasty but very small and half of a portion. We paid a $20 pp deposit that was not put towards the bill. Food was great but not worth $100 pp, plus a $20 pp deposit. A $600 + bill is wild for the food / service. I also must specify one oyster, calamari, pasta, and 2 deserts does not warrant $100 pp. read more

Stopped in for a quiet dinner during the week and it was wonderful. They have a tasting menu, but my friend and I decided to make our own. We started with the pan con tomate and crispy chickpeas which was a fresh and delicious mix of flavors with all the toppings. We also got the papas bravas and the lamb meatballs, and you can't go wrong with either! For drinks, we tried a variety of spritzes and wines, all of which paired wonderfully the food. A great place to relax with some friends and enjoy a great meal. read more

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Quality tapas experience in every way. Treat yourself to food heaven. You won't regret it.

Cozy and sexy and fabulous. This might be a new favorite spot! Danny is a friendly but unintrusive bartender. Good recommendation on the wine (white rioja) to pair with our oysters. Love the Oyster Happy Hour from 4-5, what a deal! The place is dark and velvety and romantic. Great for a date or a fun little girl's night. Can't wait to return. read more

"chiaroscuro (noun) : the arrangement or treatment of light and dark parts in a pictorial work of art." While at Aperi, my partner and I had an interesting discussion about abstract art. As we made our way through our four shareable plates (Aperi's menu consists of only shareables), my mind was drawn back to the concept of chiaroscuro. Whether it was the sudden dimming of the lights midway through our meal or the fresh brightness of the ricotta cheese, our night at Aperi was full of contrasts. Our ricotta came out first - it was light and refreshing, flanked by two large pieces of crisp bread. The pine nuts and honey were nice touches, but to me the sweetness of orange unbalanced the flavor. My partner and I thought it was a solid choice. Second was our steak tartare, which arrived next to a mountain of potato chips. I had never had chips as a vessel for tartare, and the saltiness of the chip overpowered the taste of the beef. On their own though, the chips were phenomenal. We agreed that we wouldn't get this one again. For our mains we started with a pork cheek, which was luxuriously tender. It was the highlight of the night, but its complement was a risotto that was just a bit too salty for me. My partner also thought the risotto was too heavy, and we concluded that this was one risotto away from being a perfect dish. We finished with some mushrooms, where the polenta stole the show from the featured fungus. There was a nice hint of citrus to the mushrooms, but we both thought they were a bit too buttery. We both thought the polenta was the antithesis to the risotto - smooth, light and overall delicious. Aperi was a good time. Our server was attentive and we thought our food was good, but not out-of-this-world. It's worth noting that we didn't have any of the wine or spirit pairings during our visit. For those who do indulge, they might add one more (hopefully positive) contrast to your night. read more

Super small, intimate space. Dishes are honestly pretty tasty for what they are, and at a very reasonable price point. Great spot for a casual date. Favorite dishes: Patatas bravas (must try), braised pork cheek Super small, intimate space. Dishes are honestly pretty tasty for what they are, and at a very reasonable price point. Great spot for a casual date. Favorite dishes: Patatas bravas (must try), braised pork cheek read more

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Small but unique concept associated with Good company. Got a bar seating on resy by joining waitlist at 5pm, so snag your reservation in advance because we watched how busy they became on Friday night from 5-7. Two bartenders did great working and serving the room. Cocktails were great and wine list is superb. Nice menu for small bites and shareables. Welcome to neighborhood and hope you stay around, love it! read more

Everything we tried was a xcellent. We started with the Whipped Ricotta which was fantastic with the honey and orange flavors. We shared the Lamb Meatballs which were zesty and the Mushroom dish where the polenta was the show stealer and I wanted to lick the plate. The wine list is small but there is a delicious option in every class by the glass. Go and enjoy. read more

Small cozy vibes.. very close to the next table that you could hear all their convo. Make reservations early. Lots of experimental drinks. They own good company and trust bar as well. Good food and service as well. Their cheese peach dish was yummy! Loved their mushroom entree over the pork one. read more

This was my first time at Aperi, and I was shocked by how delicious the food was. We were seated promptly, even though we were early for our reservation. Parking was a slight challenge, but it was a Friday night in a busy neighborhood. We started off with the ricotta, which was the best I'd ever had. They were out of the pork cheek, so we went with the cod. This cod blew me away--who knew cod could be so good?! We finished the meal with dirty chai tiramisu which was gone in roughly 2 minutes. We both had a glass of wine, which was good enough! I was really impressed with Aperi. read more

Holy cow this place is perfect. They have a parking lot, small intimate space, beautiful lighting, attentive service, a small very curated menu where everything is done with such complex flavors - it'll blow your mind - get one of each. You can. It's fine. Just do it. read more