A friend had raved about this place and I believe my expectations may have been too high. The…read morerestaurant atmosphere was nice and the service was good. The food was also good, but my entree was disappointing flavor-wise and my salad seemed really small. I'd come back again, to try a different dish.

I met a few friends here for an early dinner. It was recommended as one of his favorite places to…read moreeat by one of the people in our party. To start off we were welcomed by staff as soon as we walked in the door. The sisters who run the place are so friendly. I ordered the Portobello Sandwich which comes with a side of pasta as one of the choices. The waitress let me sub with marinara sauce since I don't eat meat. You would think this would be boring spaghetti topped with marinara. However, was the highlight of my evening. I need to come back for more of that marinara sauce! The sandwich was perfectly marinated and grilled with a few toppings and a hoagie bun. The restaurant was clean and comfy feeling with low lights. We will be back.

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!

We came from Kansas City and we enjoyed this place!! The…read morefood was great, the stuff is friendly and the cocktails tasty.

Amazing lunch at Antonio's Taverna was a pleasure. The food was fantastic and delicious…read more Calamari appetizer with grilled bread is exceptional! Not fried, but sautéed with a light red sauce really surprised me. Salad and soup, house with light vinaigrette and Avgolemino were both great. Nonna's Ragu and Grilled Salmon Pasta both excelled. Our server, Christine took exceptional care of us and recommended an outstanding Italian White to add to our entrees. We cannot wait to return!

A neighborhood restaurant. As soon as I walked in the smell of Italian cooking had my mouth…read morewatering.Very relaxed atmosphere with a cozy feeling. The place was packed so service was slow which would be expected. The food was delicious which would explain how busy the place was. I will be returning.

Burned pizza. Fortunately they took it off the check. Crust was overdone and burned on the…read morebottom. Asked for hamburger, and got a little small piece of meat on each slice. I've had better. Chef didn't come out and check on why we were so disappointed with the burned pizza. Salads are real good.

I was in the mood for pasta and decided to give this place a try since I'd never been. I came a…read morelittle after they opened and was welcomed by several people. Someone immediately came by to give me water and menus. Before I came in I saw that they had pesto, so I knew I was going to try that. When my server came by, I ordered the peach martini and got a side Caesar with my pasta. The drink came first followed by the salad. The cocktail was so refreshing and was even better than I expected. It's on the sweet side but isn't overpowering. The salad was probably my favorite out of everything (including the pasta). The dressing isn't like a normal Caesar as I found it to be tangy but in a pleasant way. I also love that they didn't skimp on the parmesan cheese! Last but not least was the entree. Pesto is my favorite and while I wouldn't go as far as saying im a pesto snob, I know what its supposed to taste like and also, when it's not quite right. Unfortunately their pesto fell into the latter. It was def missing a couple ingredients as it didn't have much of a taste. I found it to be bland. I had a few bites but wasn't interested. I boxed it up bc I felt bland leaving behind a lot of pasta. Overall, my server was incredibly sweet and the service was great. I'm not writing this place off but def won't be getting their pesto again. There's other dishes that are worth a shot, so I'll try those next time.

Massa's is a well known local favorite for Italian food. Recently visited the Bridgeton Mo location…read moreand pleasantly surprised at the upgraded flooring and it looks great! Unsure when it was done but there was carpet in the past.... This is a smaller dining area and there is a full bar in the back where you can pick up to go orders as well. Upon arrival we did not have a wait to get a table (must have been perfect timing). Our waitress came over quickly to take drink orders and brought over the tasty Italian bread! Our choices for the evening was a large salad to share, carbonara pasta and the Cajun pasta. We knew to only order one meal, but ordered two and had plenty of leftovers! The salad was amazing as always! Great dressing, cheese, artichokes, what's not to love! Our pasta arrived in large white pasta bowls. The Cajun pasta is loaded with the most delectable, creamy sauce and shrimp! The Carbonara was creamy with perfect noodles and the best flavors. Truly think this location has the best pasta! Our evening out included this perfect meal with a couple beers from the bar. Hope to be back soon!

Stopped in after a City game as we waited for the parking lot to clear…read more Met Chris at the bar. She mixed a good cosmo and iced tea for the DD We learned the kitchen was closed but you could order t ravs. I thought great, over cooked, dried out pasta and abrasive pocket is not what I had in mind. However, this is hands the best toasted ravioli in St Louis. Big, not dried out. Tasty, meaty filling. Sauce a little too sweet for this east coaster. Overall, Lombardo's completely changed my opinion of the T Rav. We will return for the full menu before a game soon.

I wanted to thank you for an exceptional evening for our group of 15! Mario, our waiter, was…read moreincredible. His knowledge of the menu, his service and professionalism and his ability to commit to MEMORY - 15 drink orders, then apps and then salads and entrees without a hiccup - no one does that anymore and certainly if they do, few with success. When the food came out he enlisted the entire staff to make sure it was properly served and "no auctioning". They too, were professional and engaging and So welcoming and friendly. The table was bussed constantly and even the crumbs removed. The drinks and waters were monitored, kept full and perfectly prepared. The caesar salads were crisp and perfectly dressed. I was amazed at the calamari - I live in Florida. Crisp and HUGE and a delicious remoulade. The entrees were beautifully presented and delicious. Other than the inability to finish the filets due to no room left in stomachs, I think we all cleaned our plates My veal saltimbocca was incredible. One of my friends got the pork chop and said it was the best he had ever had, and he gets around the food scene. I thank Mario, the staff and all of you for providing such a great evening that then included a meal! Our group had suffered a loss of a dear friend, age 34, from a 15-year battle royale with brain cancer. The funeral had been Saturday. We were looking forward to, but hesitant to celebrate. Lombardo's was the perfect relaxing and meaningful gathering of friends to start our holiday season. Thank you!

We were truly blessed to have an incredible waitress named Kayla. The food was divine and the…read moreservice was nothing short of extraordinary.

Food is amazing! Pizza is DELICIOUS. House salad is DELICIOUS. Tiramisu is good. House bread was…read moreDelicious! Nicer place to sit down and dine. Linen tables and waiters are dressed in button up shirts. So this is a great spot for a nice place to dine and the travelers/locals that want good food in a comfortable setting. I am traveling for work and the "bar" area was busy. Staff is super nice and friendly, make all the travelers feel like home. So sweet! Lots of parking since it's shared with a hotel

This was our first time here. We came after receiving recommendations from friends, and it did not…read moredisappoint. Before discussing the food, let's talk about what's most important, and that's our waitress Eve. Our table of four had many questions regarding food as well as wine, and Eve had thoughts and recommendations for everything. It was a pleasant change from other servers when Eve had some recs for things that weren't the most expensive items on the menu (we've all experienced the servers who only recommend the top dollar plates). Eve listened carefully to what we wanted and had appropriate and mindful suggestions. Eve knew all about the wines and helped us pair properly per plate. The rest of the staff that crossed paths with our table were kind and helpful as well. As for the food... the Truffle Agnolotti was as to die for! Omg. Amazing. Full of flavor yet not heavy. It was the star of the table. Lastly, we were impressed with the selection of appropriately priced wines by the glass.

Short Update: Went back last week. As good as, or better than our visit in December 2025. My wife…read moreand I again split the Chopped Salad. Well dressed and enough for the two of us (served on individual plates which demonstrates their attention to detail and customer-driven focus). I had the Lamb Chop Siciliano paired with their Super Tuscan Red Wine. Three lightly breaded, double cut lamb chops in a lemon caper sauce and mashed potatoes. Unbelievably perfect. My wife had the Shrimp Scampi. Huge shrimp (at least U10) and huge flavor. Couldn't have had a better experience. Will be going back soon. By the way, our companions noted how packed it was for a week night. It's that way for a reason... great food, excellent drinks, attentive service, and a wonderful atmosphere. You just have to try it.

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.