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    4.1 (920 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Natalie H.

    Loved our meal here! We sat at the bar since we got on the Yelp Waitlist a little too late for a table, but the bar service was great. We ordered some glasses of wine, a pasta entree, and a pizza. Ambiance is great for a date night! There's table options and plenty of bar seating. Plus you get to see the kitchen in action from your seat.

    Tiramisu
    Wanda H.

    Went again. It's STILL a five! Service was impeccable. Not so loud because we were in the back, in a booth. Tried new things from the menu, and loved ALL of it.

    mushrooms and duck egg pizze
    Katlyn M.

    Amazing spot for drinks, food, and atmosphere. Dark basement pub that feels modern and cozy. Our server was a gem -- always checking on us and giving great suggestions. Pizze was fired to perfection with ample toppings and sauce. Appetizers always on point. Definitely come for happy hour!

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    Shirley D.

    My husband discovered Basso's Happy Hour and couldn't wait to invite a group of friends. The $10 burger and fries is amazingly good. It is made with a higher grade of ground beef and garnished with giardeniera relish, fontina and crispy onions. Highly recommend. Others tried the meatballs and cannelloni dip. Then we decided to order desserts and share them around the table. Tiramisu, cannolis and the vanilla chiffon cake that has a coconut crème layers. Yum! The restaurant is located in the basement. Cozy and low lighting. Gas lanterns light the room. Service was great. We will be back for more of those burgers and fries!

    Brussels sprouts, roasted with walnuts and pomegranate!
    MaryAnn B.

    Went for Happy Hour on a Wednesday late afternoon. People were already waiting outside for the opening. The basement setting has an upscale quality to its casual vibe. The menu for happy hour is small. The burger is the attraction for that menu. The other choices are small plates, and some wine, beer and cocktails. Might not want to skip dessert, especially the tiramisu! Was looking forward to a Sangiovese wine choice which was on the website happy hour menu, but not offered once we got there. Place fills up quickly and gets happy and loud.

    Drea H.

    First time here and was impressed overall with the cozy dark vibe and espresso martini. The martini was 10 out of 10 a true classic espresso martini. We went with a larger group so we could not be seated at a normal table, we were placed in the lounge area with couches and a coffee table to eat our meal. I was thankful they were able to accommodate our group same day, but it would've been more relaxed and enjoyable if we were actually at a table. The food was underwhelming, we got the gnocchi and pepperoni pizza, our group got the lemon ravioli and the emo cover band pizza and cesar salad. Nobody raved about the food, and according to part of our group who'd be there before, this night was a miss... our server was very nice and dealt with a larger group well, it was just extremely slow so we were able to get in a lot of conversation. Overall, would be back, with smaller group so we could actually enjoy the restaurant vibe.

    Prosciutto and fig pizza
    Fern F.

    This place is awesome!!! Angela was our server and took such good care of us and did an excellent wine service! We got the calamari, casa ensalada, and cauliflower to start and it was so fresh and delicious and we ate every last bite! The ambiance was cozy and intimate which made for a great spot for a talk with a good friend! The star of the show was the prosciutto and fig pizza which was a great mix of sweet, salty, and spicy???! AMAZING! I will for sure come back thank you for having us!

    Dartise J.

    Basso has an amazing atmosphere, amazing cocktails, and decent food. I was recommended to come to this place and I didn't disappoint, i subtracted 1 star for the food being a little salty

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    Thao N.

    Basso is always a go-to spot for a nice Italian dinner with that cozy, darker vibe. I usually end up here for my birthday or a friend's, and it never disappoints. The menu has something for everyone, which is great since a lot of my friends can be picky eaters. I highly recommend giving Basso a try at least once. It's consistently a good experience and one of my go-to spots in the city. I also can't forget about the service. For my birthday, we came in a little close to closing, but the staff was super kind and never made us feel rushed. They even helped bring out my cake and cut it up for everyone, which made the night feel extra special. Plus, the photos came out amazing Definitely recommend checking Basso out at least once--it's a safe bet for good food, good vibes, and a great experience.

    Steak
    Kayla P.

    YUUUUM! 1st time here, came for a friend's birthday, and had the best time. We had the cutest & coziest lounge seating, the friendliest server Alec, and all around fantastic food and drink. Very pleased with the drink selection, and even more pleased with the appetizers offered. Delicious bread, roasted veggies, and small plates. The mushrooms on the steak I ordered were phenomenal.

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    Anna G.

    Have been wanting to come here for forever! Super glad I had the ability to come with a friend who was visiting from out of town. We got drinks, an appetizer, and two pastas! The service wasn't super quick but we were seated right away without a reservation on a Sunday night. Parking was easy to find too in the parking lot. It is in the basement and I'm not sure if they have an elevator. The food was all super good and the drinks were the best part. The dining room was a bit dark though.

    Ravioli
    Taquera W.

    I was really excited about Basso and a little let down by our evening. The space is cool, it's like an underground bar located next to the Starbucks , it's a little dark and the flame / candle holder near us was not working and unfortunately making a zapping sound right above us all night Our server was sweet and helpful and the food didn't take too long to come out once we ordered . We had the Carpaccio , truffle fries, lemon ricotta ravioli and Mafalada. The carpaccio was good overall, a little hard to eat how it was presented. Everything else just didn't come out hot. Our fries were cold and kinda tasted stale or old, we asked for hot fries and they brought out more and unfortunately they still didn't taste all that good, I wonder if they make their own fries? Our pasta was also not hot. It was made well, the sauce on both was good. The Mafalda had good flavor and the Ravioli was very lemony, but it was all too luke warm. A disappointing night....

    Basso Spritz
    Allison W.

    Wow, I can't believe it took me this long to eat here! We came at 4:30 on a Friday for happy hour and it was pleasantly busy. I walked right in, but they do have an option to add your name to the wait list. It was very dark, moody, and charming. Candles at each table and scones around! Note: you do have to take stairs to get downstairs where the restaurant is (I don't know if there is an elevator available). I got the burger and fries on the happy hour menu, my friend and I split the cannellini dip! She got the meatballs as her meal. We both enjoyed our food. We both got an espresso martini, and it was delicious. Our server was super nice as well. Everyone was kind and attentive. I would absolutely come back. I'm sure the rest of the food is also incredible! Definitely stop by for your next happy hour.

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    20 days ago

    Our evening at Basso was for a special celebration. The service was outstanding and the food was delicious!

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    4 months ago

    Great atmosphere, drinks and apps. The menu is small, so I would suggest looking at it before coming just to make sure.

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    This place is very good, very casual ambiance with low lighting, their happy hour is really good, along with the cocktails and appetizers.

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    The atmosphere at Basso is great! Friendly staff, good food and drinks. The happy hour is top tier!

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    Is there a way of getting down to bar besides the stairs? Elevator?

    Yo my knowledge, it is only stairs

    What time do they stop serving food?

    9 if I'm not wrong. No hot food or Tapas after 9.

    Happy hour times?

    4-6 weekdays

    Does Basso allow people to bring their own wine? Do they have a corkage fee?

    Yes, $15

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    Charlie Gitto's On the Hill - Toasted Ravioli

    Charlie Gitto's On the Hill

    4.3(1.2k reviews)
    2.1 miThe Hill
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    Wow. It is easy to see why Charlie Gitto's has garnered 4 1/2 stars overall on this site. It was…read morethat good. I was taught by brother that you should book your first dinner reservation as after flying all day, one is tired, and not able to make good decisions...hence eating at a TGI Fridays in New Orleans on our first night. I have heard about that since. Charlie's had the perfect vibe going as it has a great reputation. Wendy was also simply amazing and shared may stories of St Louis and was just a tremendous server. The only thing that tricked us was the Toasted Ravioli. It has meat in it, and my wife is vegetarian. The Arancini was terrific and the table bread was also quite tasty. My wife had the Manicotti and I had the Chicken Lemonata. So great. The bottle of the house Gitto's Red was the perfect wine as well. A great experience at a restaurant that is a legend in St. Louis and I am glad it was our first meal in the city.

    Any St Louis trip I make, Gitto's will always be a stop for me and my guests. An absolute top…read morenotch / great experience for Italian. We've had so many of the dishes and special items....every one of them delivers great flavor. The atmosphere is perfect. The service is on point always. An old school approach to a tremendous dining experience. Special Note: Suzanne - an owner along with her brother: she always makes the place for me. She somehow always remembers me, even though I don't live in Stl. She always sends an antipasti to my table....and makes the night start off great! Suzanne and that little laugh and smile she has - she's a gem!

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    Mama's On the Hill - Toasted Ravioli

    Mama's On the Hill

    3.9(1.1k reviews)
    2.1 miThe Hill
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    Respectable Americanized-Italian restaurant on The Hill…read more.. I was in town for work with the ole ball and chain, and we met some friends at MOTH for dinner on a Friday... Quint lil restaurant nestled in the middle of the STL Italian district. The restaurant looks like a big Italian family room and smelled like my G-Ma's kitchen. The staff super super friendly and accommodating. As for the food, it was solid Italian but I wouldn't call it "authentic", but more Americanized Italian fare (albeit the toasted raviolis were as good as advertised). We really like that the staff didn't rush you... Good pacing with dinner and no pushiness to turn tables. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was the price... $250 for 4 people is expensive regardless of it being STL. While I still contend Gian-Tony's is the best Italian restaurant OTH, MOTH was good and offers an enjoyable dinner experience with friends and family... It's easy to see why they've been a successful family run business for so many years.

    I've been craving a true vodka sauce pasta for months, and this absolutely delivered. After dealing…read morewith a house flood and being without a kitchen for nearly three months, this meal honestly felt therapeutic. The sauce had the perfect consistency... creamy, rich, and with just the right amount of kick. I skipped the peas, added a meatball and paired it with the recommended Koha Sauvignon Blanc. Easily the best vodka sauce I've had in St. Louis! Already dreaming of the day we meet again. We sat on the patio and had wonderful service with Connor. Music was great, bread and oil was fantastic and they were able to seat us and get our food out to us so quickly even at 7 pm on a Wednesday.

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    Bar and dining area (lower level)

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    Zia's on The Hill

    Zia's on The Hill

    4.0(1.1k reviews)
    2.1 miThe Hill
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    Family-owned & operated
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    My mom and I used to come here a lot when I was little, so she decided she wanted to run it back…read moreand go here for her birthday lunch. It really is consistently good and we've never had a bad experience here. We started with cocktails and I had the espresso martini. It was very good! She had more of a fruity martini and also enjoyed it. They give you bread which is always a plus, and we started with an appetizer of mozzarella fritti which was fresh mozzarella and fried. Delicious. We also obviously had to get the salad and it was so good with the house dressing. We had the chicken piccata and the pollo Soto. My piccata came with a side of pasta and was very tasty. I loved the lemon and the capers. Our server was kind and helpful. I definitely recommend making a reservation because we went at noon on a Saturday and it was poppin! I'll be back :)

    Like I mentioned in my other review, don't make the same mistake we did in thinking you could get a…read moretable on a Saturday night on the hill with no reservation! Thankfully, we weren't waiting too long until our table was ready. We were seated outside and were quickly given water and menus. We both started with the house salad and were given complimentary bread. The salads and bread were ok, but nothing to write home about. I'd say all the restaurants on the hill have the same bread except for a couple, so don't expect anything fancy. I got the Italian Lemon drip and thought it was refreshing. Up until that point, our server was relatively attentive and seemed to have no problem communicating with us. When it came time to take our order, I got the chicken spiedini special but asked if a few things could be removed (which she said wasn't a problem). Evidently it was because my boyfriend's food came before mine only to be met by the manager who claimed our server was misinformed and that modifications couldn't be made after all. He then asked if I was ok getting it how it looks in the picture, which I was happy to take (I prefer it this way). What struck us as odd is why our server couldn't tell us that. We didn't think it was a big deal but it clearly showed the lack of confidence she had and her inability to properly communicate. Unfortunately, service was just ok after that but then when it came for the bill, she read the price aloud! Again, it definitely wasn't necessary and instantly made me not want to come back. It was incredibly tacky and I was over it and that point. Overall, it was ok but I'm not sure this warrants a return visit.

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    Tomato salad and toasted ravioli

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    Pastaria

    Pastaria

    4.1(1.3k reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    What a great find in Clayton. Was in town visiting my daughter and was looking for a causal spot…read morewith good food. I stumbled across Pastaria and was immediately drawn to the place. I sat at the bar and was immediately greeted and given a menu. I ordered the Citrus Salad and Fried Risotto Balls. OMG the risotto balls are something that cannot be passed up. Simply amazing. The salad was so good, could have used a touch of acid but was superb. The service was top notch and will not only be coming back but recommending Pastaria to anyone that I like. The restaurant vibe is fantastic. Welcoming and hopping but not too loud that you couldn't hear yourself think.

    Who doesn't like Pasta!!!…read more So it was a girls night, i will say the restaurant is open and noisy. Not off putting type of noisy, but you are not having any romantic private conversations here. We are in Clayton so you know the ambiance is right, nothing to complain about there. My waiter was attentive, almost to attentive, until it came to the check then I couldn't find him lol. Not complaining though because way to often you have to be ultra patient. WE had a large chopped salad which was delicious. I had Pomodoro pasta which was good. BUT THE STAR OF THE SHOW WAS THE BRUSSEL SPROUTS. we ate two orders and I ordered one to go. Now i am not a pasta snob but I do enjoy the hill, and my favorite Italian restaurant is EAtely in Chicago. Now this, aint that. But i would definitely come back and try other things on the menu. ITs affordable enough that i can bring my whole family, its nice enough that this could be classified as a special night out. If you have teenagers or young adults that are currently dating within a budget, your date will feel special if you bring her here.

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    Entering the deli/wine space

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    Maggiano's Little Italy - Shrimp Fra Diavolo

    Maggiano's Little Italy

    3.7(606 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Maggianos, you hold such a special place in my heart. We had Maggianos catered at my wedding in…read more2014 and my sisters rehearsal dinner was at Maggianos in 2023. My family would do yearly holiday dinners here with extended family. Such a classic, inviting ambiance with delicious, comforting food. But unfortunately the last few visits were not the Maggianos I remember. They've surely been impacted by the economy and many of the changes are due to that, such as smaller portions for higher prices - RIP free pasta to take home. But there are some things that are perhaps creative choices that left me wanting more. A biggie is the change in bread - made just a few months ago according to our server. I adored the crisp on the outside, soft on the inside pillowy loaf you would get along with olive oil, Parmesan and fresh cracked pepper in the past. I was surprised to see rolls and butter brought to our table as the bread service. I gave this new roll a chance but it was overly salty and not very good. The bread was what I look forward to most when I go to Maggianos. Please bring the OG bread back! That said, one of my fave entrees - the spaghetti and meatballs - still was delicious (and I was slightly nervous with a name change in the menu - wagyu meatballs). Service has not been as good either. The Maggianos of yesterday reigns supreme - hopefully Maggianos can make some changes to bring back the original charm and taste they had established for years.

    Went to Maggiano's Little Italy with a party of 10. We had reservations and showed up on time but…read moredidn't get seated until about 15 to 20 minutes later. It was really crowded so we understood, and they do have a bar area to wait which was nice. Service was pretty slow, but our server was helpful when we had questions. The food was good overall. My favorite was the Our Famous Rigatoni "D" with chicken and mushrooms. It had really good flavor, I just wish it came out hot instead of lukewarm. Overall, decent food but the experience itself wasn't the best.

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    Second level dining area

    Maggiano's Little Italy - 16 oz. Bone-In Ribeye** Garlic Mashed Potatoes shirley temple   so yummy

    16 oz. Bone-In Ribeye** Garlic Mashed Potatoes shirley temple so yummy

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