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    Madrina

    3.8 (177 reviews)
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    Updated 3 months ago

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    Upscale

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    Sultan M.

    Well this was an amazing find. After not finding a spot at a usually reliable place, we decided to try this out. What a revelation! 1. The bartender (featured in one of the pics) was amazing 2. Service across the board could not have been better 3. The menu and cocktails were perfect 4. When chef heard about a dietary issue, on the fly, invented a perfect dish (in the pics) that I wish I could eat every day. The shrimp, broccolini and salsa verde was epic. 5. The space, a huge upgrade from the previous tenant, was soooo well done. Just fantastic all around. I do hope this becomes a 'must go' place because it is worth it. I cannot think of a single thing I would change. Can't wait to order a steak there next time. Go. Please. It's excellent.

    Bread Service Delicious!
    Lisa H.

    Top notch dinner for my husband's birthday! Our waiter was awesome and food was excellent! The arancini was very cheesy throughout instead of just in the middle, and lightly crunchy on the outside. We had the bread service which I HIGHLY recommend. The semolina bread was the best I've ever had with whipped ricotta - delicious. Main entrees were veal Parmesan and the house made jumbo ravioli. The ravioli was unlike any I've had before - so good! Braised beef and when you slice into it, the red wine sauce flows out. Exceptional!!

    Chicken Piccata
    Joe L.

    We had reservations for dinner on a Thursday at 5:00pm. Wasn't really needed as we were one of the first folks not there for Happy Hour. We had a nice booth and enjoyed the Italian music playing softly in the background. I ordered my typical Hendricks martini with blue cheese olives and have to say the blue cheese olives here are the best tasting olives I've ever had. We had been to this restaurant once before and remembered the Burrata and were disappointed that they were "out", apparently some shipping delays from Italy. Instead we split one of their salads which was quite good and worked well with the bread service we had ordered. I choose the Bucatini All'Amatriciana pasta dish and thought it was fantastic. Pasta was perfectly cooked, sauce was delicious. I asked for some parmesan cheese and that made it perfect. My wife enjoyed her Chicken Piccata. Now for the best part...If you are a Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card holder; Madrina is one of two restaurants in St. Louis where you get a $150 credit twice a year. Basically, go between Jan 1 - June 30th, charge the meal to your Chase card and if it was $150 or more you will get a $150 credit the same day.

    Margherita Pizza
    Michaela H.

    This review is based on their happy hour- their aperitivio, aka the happiest of hours! 4-6pm Sunday & Tuesday-Friday! Saw that they had a happy hour when walking by a few weeks ago and decided to try it. It was amazing! We walked in on a Friday at 4 with no reservation and had the choice of inside or outside. Outside you have the ambiance of Old Webster and inside is elevated, sleek, and warm. The entire wait staff was so friendly and attentive! The hostess was a ray of sunshine- the bartender took our orders and made our drink, another gentleman served us and our check was given to us by a manager. This was a cohesive waitstaff- truly awesome! We got a round of spritz' (Hugo) for $7 and pizzas for $9. It was a great deal and very delicious! The happy hour menu was extensive between the drinks and food and I am excited to be back for completely different things to order. Another thing I appreciated about Madrina was that I felt like I was back in Italy. Calling happy hour aperitivo is a nice touch, but even moreso we were there for at least an hour after we stopped ordering things and not once did they rush us out- we requested the check just like in Italy. I think this was intentional as well since the service was so attentive throughout the entire experience. Excited to be back! (For happy hour as I have heard that the regular dining menu can get pricey quickly)

    Margarita
    Wanda H.

    Came for Happy Hour with friends after a play. Both our food and drinks were really good. The service was great and we enjoyed the QUIET ambiance. There was music playing, but it was low. Kudos for THAT! The meatballs were good, but the Patata Arrabbiata was the SLEEPER. Super tasty!!!

    Eggplant parm
    Roger L.

    Loved everything!!! Surprised by the reviews because the food was top notch, dining room ambiance incredible and service super warm!

    Elderberry spritz
    MaryAnn B.

    Got there for Happy Hour which they have on a Sunday. That was a perfect menu for us with charcuterie, small bites with enough choices to make a light meal. Liked the drink menu offering beer, wine cocktails and, my favorite, spritzs. Great service and upscale but not haughty or over the top. Upscale comfort with the noise level just right!

    Dining room
    Kathleen A.

    Met some friends for happy hour. Nice menu assortment of discounted treats and drinks. I had pizza and wine which is never a bad thing. I had the spicy sausage pizza w mix cheese and honey and my companion had the margarita pizza. Tasty! We had attentive service that was really good. The ambiance of the room at night is very moody and sexy. It's a very pretty room, lovely change from the CJ MUGGS, space which was tired. I'd come back. It was enjoyable!

    Tall Glass of Water
    Steven B.

    Sad to say, I was not really that impressed. As we experienced their Happy Hour the phrase, "Lipstick on a Pig" came to mind. They tried to create an upscale look and feel with their ambiance, but the product and service fell short. I'll start off by saying, they have a good Happy Hour with vey affordable pricing on classic cocktails. I was able to enjoy three of my all-time favorites; Black Manhattan, Martini and Old Fashioned (they call theirs, Italian Fashioned). All three of them were made well and I was impressed with the glassware and stemware they were served in. My friend drank Prosecco and it was served in a fluted glass. The major disappointment was with our food order. I ordered the Calamari and it was very bland. Hardly any flavor at all. The Buttermilk Herb Dressing, really didn't help much with the taste. I was disappointed that they were mainly just small rings, just tossed into a bowl. There were really only two nice sized pieces of pure calamari. Our other food item was one of their pizzas. We choose, Finocchiona. The Fennel Salami, Tomato and Mozzarella were great toppings, but the thin limp crust made it fall short. If the pizza is going to be STL Thin crust, it needs to be crisp. We both got a good giggle, because almost at the same time we both said, could this be a frozen pizza. It just did not have that freshly made taste. Other things I liked, Linen Napkins, Hooks Under The Bar and Gender Neutral Bathroom. Sad to say, I probably will not be returning. I came, marked it off my bucket list and it is time to move on. Wish them well.

    Inside seating - patio doors open
    Alyssa D.

    My husband and I made a reservation for a Wednesday evening- it was about half full when we arrived but cleared out quickly. I had the filet, he had the bolenese pasta. The food was delicious and the bread service is a must. The patio doors were all open, and the ambiance was wonderful! We will be back again

    Salad and arancini
    Anne C.

    My friend loves this place and said it was a bit off tonite after our meal. That said, here's our experience - the place had a fabulous vibe, decor, lighting, comfortable seating. Service was tremendous. From the host and hostess to our server to every staff member we encountered they were attentive, responsive, professional and friendly. Onto the food. We had a party of 5 and it was a 50-50 evening with half of our party rating the food a 4, the other 3-3.5. Highlights - arancini, calamari (though it should come with marinara - we had to ask for some), Mayfair salad, pollo piccata. The two friends who gave less than a 4 had the bolognese and the raviolo. I had the veal Parmesan which was huge (two meals worth). The veal was a little overdone - so it need more sauce for moisture. It was served with pasta which was nicely al dente but lacked anything much, the side of arugula was nice. All dishes were beautifully presented. For dessert we shared with limoncello sorbet and all gave it 5 stars - generous portion, perfectly tart and not too sweet, more elevated flavor than your usual lemon sorbet. We had a lovely even despite everyone not loving their dishes.

    David C.

    My wife and I were bummed when CJ Mugg's closed in Old Webster, but curious to try the restaurant that replaced it. We finally made that choice for Valentine's Day dinner last night, and we don't regret it. Madrina did a wonderful job renovating the space to create an elegant romantic atmosphere with warm low lighting and a soundtrack of pop standards. Service was very attentive and accommodating - despite the holiday crowd size, we never had to wait long for a water refill or a check in our cocktails (both of which were smooth, unique, and delicious). We split a house salad to start - I'm not typically a huge fan of this particular salad style, but really enjoyed the taste and texture of the artichoke hearts (which are very hit-or-miss to my palate). For the main course, we both ordered medium filets. The preparation felt a bit closer to medium-rare for my taste, but still satisfying and the accompanying roasted mushrooms and béarnaise sauce were excellent compliments to the steaks. The rich aroma of other pastas and seafood filled the dining room, and I'm curious to explore more of the menu on a future date night. Madrina made for a pleasant Valentine's Day dinner, and I'd recommend giving them a try next time you're in Webster Groves.

    Whipped ricotta app!
    Chuckie R.

    This was something that has become hard to find. Upscale restaurant that the food, service, and location justify pricing! Dark old school interior vibe. Good menu selections and great service. Will be back!

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    Wonderful steaks cut in house! Risotto was really fantastic! Service was great and very attentive to our needs.

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    4.6(46 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    Cute little spot. Off elm near 44. We came without…read morereservations but were able to grab the bar by the window. Have an extensive cocktail menu. Ordered a couple drinks. Server checked on us & made recommendations on drinks when asked. They have some unique cocktails which was nice for a change from the standard cocktail. They had fun ice cubes with the name etched in them.

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    4.5(1.2k reviews)
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    Zach was our waiter and provided the best service! Listed to our girl talk and gave some great…read moreadvice. Will be back to see him and experience his service again. White lasagna was bomb.com

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    An intimate, low-key, and aesthetic spot to enjoy a nice meal and a good drink. My friend and I…read morecame here one evening for dinner and drinks. Clayton was busy, so street parking was hard to find. Once seated, we were greeted with friendly service and were brought water. I ordered a ginger beer with cranberry juice added to it for a refreshing mocktail. We ordered the Squeaky Cheese to start, the golden-brown cheese curds were gooey and had the perfect crunch. They were served with marinara and a serrano dill aioli. The aioli had just the right amount of spice, complementing the dill flavor. The marinara was saucy and also good. I ordered the Bacon Jam Burger with fries. The burger was juicy, sweet, and had a nice crunch. The bacon jam was subtle, but it enhanced the overall flavor. My only complaint was that the bottom bun came out a bit soggy causing the burger to lose structure as I ate it. The fries were thin and crunchy! I had a lovely experience and would like to come back to try a cocktail!

    Great ambiance at Bemiston Cocktail and Speakeasy last night! Look for the red light outside the…read moredoor just to the left of Louie's Wine Dive on North Bemiston Avenue. We came with friends to wait out the rain after dinner at a cafe Manhattan. Everyone had a cocktail: Aviator, classic Cosmopolitan, specialty gin mixed drink with cherry syrup and Crown Royale with Coke. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable about the specialty drink menu too. There is a delicious looking dinner menu and we all agreed we will come back for dinner soon!

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    3.9(376 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Had the Short Rib Ragu and the cornbread special. Both were delicious! I'm definitely going back…read moreand if they still have the cornbread special, I'll order exactly what I had except get two orders of cornbread and not share with anyone.

    My husband and I came down to Webster for Happy Hour at Frisco Ballroom and they were INSANELY…read morebusy, so we started searching for another one. It was already getting late so we were worried we wouldn't find one in time, when this spot popped up! Their Happy Hour goes until 6:30!! I was a little nervous for parking in this area, but it's far enough down that we had no issues. We walked in and luckily, two people were packing up at the bar, so we snagged their spots. Happy Hour is limited to the bar area only. I have no idea why I haven't heard more about this spot, and I'm honestly surprised it's not hyped up more! They use a lot of local, fresh vendors for their ingredients, and the spot is very clean and welcoming. The bartender was great all night, he gave top notch service. The food menu looks phenomenal, and they have have a lot of great options on the Happy Hour menu itself. I just got a couple glasses of house wine for a great price and my husband got a couple beers, which even the NICE ones were only $5. Their cocktails looked bomb too, we'll have to come back and try some. The beef tacos had REALLY great flavor, the fries were ginormous, crispy and cooked to perfection, and even the whipped feta was tasty. The bread they served it with was bomb. Such a cool spot, great prices, and super high quality. We will definitely be back.

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    Lazy Tiger

    4.7(124 reviews)
    6.3 miCentral West End

    Lazy Tiger is a part of the Yellow Belly and Extra Wavy family of restaurants that focuses on…read moreinventive cocktail creations and seafood forward dishes. The restaurant itself is quite small and is located on the other side of Yellow Belly. The entrance has minimal space that looks to be able to accommodate 4 or 6 people if you're waiting for a table. Inside, the spacing is fairly decent for being a smaller location. I didn't feel too crammed dining and the 2-seater table was of normal size so there was enough room. We were seated right by the entrance with a curtain separating the area. True to its name, a Tiger statue sits at the entrance which is decorated in tropical manner. The theme continues within the restaurant. Lazy Tiger has a happy hour which if I remember correctly, ended at 6:30. Their cocktails are $12 during happy hour (rather than $14) and they have a selection of snack type items which you could have as appetizers if you'd like. We both got a cocktail. My husband had the human costume (gin, amaro, blanc vermouth, melon, gnartruese, malic acid) and I had the humble brag (gin, rhum, salted banana, forbidden rice, coconut, lemon). Both were refreshing and different but in a good and surprising way. We started with the nachos from the happy hour menu and added some pork belly per our writer's recommendation. I love pork belly anything anyway. The nacho was a huge serving! And it was very tasty with a good amount of crispy pork belly peppered throughout. I had the Morrocan spiced halibut served with couscous, asparagus, Spanish chorizo, tomatoes, pistachio dukkah. Halibut was well seasoned and prepared perfectly. We also shared an order of the vegetable fried rice and added some spam because I am a sucker for spam fried rice. It came with some chili crisps which brought the dish to another level. My husband had the tamales which he thoroughly enjoyed. I didn't get to try some but it looked fantastic. We ended up taking home the rest of my meal and the rest of the fried rice which have been devoured over the weekend. Service was fantastic. I love the vibe, I love the food!

    Didn't know if we should enter - the sign for please wait to be seated is right inside the door and…read morethe restaurant is separated with a drape. I peaked my head in and no one was around I asked a customer if I come In it was awkward. The hostess was great and our server was great also! Explained all drinks and about the place. The food was so amazing - we got a bunch to try and liked each thing. The place is small and cozy without feeling crowded. It was a little dark

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    The chicken burger of all chicken burgers

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