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    Paul Manno's Cafe

    4.5 (327 reviews)
    PriceyItalian
    Open • 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    PAUL MANNO'S CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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    Intimate
    Romantic
    Classy
    Moderate noise

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    Perfectly balance cosmo
    Matt M.

    Close your eyes and imagine being in Florence Italy at a fine restaurant. Now imagine getting that same experience right here in the Midwest. This place has old world charm fantastic food and drink. If you want a cocktail it will be made by your waiter who has probably been there every night for twenty years. I had the Chilean Sea Bass and a side of Rigatoni Ubriaco. The Sea Bass was very good but not as good as Napoli's. The real gem besides our wonderful waiter was the Ubriaco. It's a crazy combination of lobster and Italian sausage in a vodka sauce. Unbelievable! I can't wait to go back! Oh - and my wife was raving about the perfectly balanced cosmo.

    Tomato stacked salad with eggplant
    Tom K.

    My wife and I stopped in for dinner. My wife started with the tomato stacked with fried eggplant and I had the baby spinach salad with goat cheese both were outstanding. My wife had the scallops in a brandy cream sauce with Portabella mushrooms . She gave me a taste and it melted in my mouth. It was amazing. I ordered the halibut it was pan seared with a white wine and lemon it was delicious. Our server Brian was excellent. He recommended an Italian beer to go with my fish and it was very good. The restaurant's theme was a throwback to the rat-pack of Las Vegas. It was a great experience and we will definitely be back.

    Great White Burgundy!!

    Wine list was really good. Service was perfect. Parking was easy and well lit. We had a wonderful 4 course meal and 2 bottles of great French wine. Would go every night if I could!

    White burgundy!!
    Ric R.

    Great food, great service, great wine, great place! I would not change anything. THANK YOU for the wonderful evening!!

    Lemon Drop Martini
    Jennifer M.

    Early Birthday Dinner!!!!! If you are looking for an upscale place to have dinner for a special occasion or to just blow 1/2 your grocery budget you have to go to Paul Manno's. We had the Mussels in a spicy tomato sauce and Cannelloni for an appetizer!!! Both Amazing!!! You can get Cannelloni as a Main dish as well!! The Sea Bass in a white Wine sauce was on special and the Filet with Gorgonzola and mushrooms were both excellent!!! They come with a side ! The Tiramisu was a bit different as it had fresh fruit on top which I didn't hate!!! The Drinks!! Superb!!! Dirty Martini and a Lemon Drop Martini!!! Service is always Top Knotch!!!! Tip: it is a very dark ambience so use your phone light!!!

    Tiramisu
    Michelle L.

    Long well established restaurant only open from 5-9 pm serving up delicious house favorites and tasty creations. Service is impeccable and the ambiance is remarkable. Drinks are well poured, salads are fresh and crisp., bread was served warm and fresh with a dipping sauce. Chicken Parmesan was a lightly breaded breast fried perfectly crisp covered with a tomato sauce and cheese enough for 2 . Seafood pasta was good , had plenty of seafood Tiramisu was Perry and loved the fresh fruit on top.

    Pollo Limone (no mushrooms + capers)
    Kristen S.

    Paul Manno's Café is in a class all its own. The Yelp 5 Star system does not adequately rate this stellar establishment. Paul Manno's deserves 10+++ stars. All accolades you have heard about or read are well deserved. This makes for an amazing night out. I have been dining at Paul Manno's my entire life and have never had a bad meal. The food is classic Italian made with the most important ingredient of all...love. You can taste the passion for food in every bite. Some of my favorite dishes here are Mezzi Rigatoni Alla Nonna, Mamma's Lasagna, Rigatoni Ubriaco, Pollo Limone, Rack of Lamb, Filet Mignon Gorgonzola, and Gamberone Fra Diavola. Special Note, if you order something like Veal, you can have any pasta on the side with an upcharge. I highly recommend the Rigatoni Ubriaco or Mezzi Rigatoni All Nonna as your side. The staff and owner at Paul Manno's make every meal extra special. Pure dedication to the craft and service to others is felt at Paul Manno's. I have been here for everything from special romantic nights to huge family meals and look forward to my next visit. I am planning my next reservation now.

    Tiramisu
    Jennifer E.

    Quite the Italian experience and atmosphere. Darker inside and smaller more intimate place. The music was a bit too loud to have any private conversations. Otherwise you are a bit louder to talk to other tables. Table balsamic vinaigrette was delicious, could have eaten this all day. Appetizers were roasted peppers and mozzarella and platter of meat/cheeses. The prosciutto was delicious! Chicken Parmigiana was pretty classic. Tortellini superb with no complaints! Cannoli was flaky. Tiramisu was definitely split worthy. In season the berries would have been better but out of season they were very tart. Great place to eat with real authentic and home made ingredients. However, I would turn down the music just a bit for a more romantic date. Also, try the wine - the cab was the cherry on top.

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    25 days ago

    Quality and flavor of the food was outstanding. Traditional environment for a great date night.

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    Great ambience. The food is first rate. You wouldn't think so based on the location but PM's serves excellent Italian.

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    One of the best Italian restaurants in St. Louis! Old school style red sauce place. Definitely get a reservation well in advance.

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    Everything works here. Great staff, menu choices, parking, location, food quality, rvrn the clientel are good.

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    Had to get reservations a month in advance. Great place. Worth the wait. Wonderful service.

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    Ask the Community - Paul Manno's Cafe

    Average cost per person?

    With Drinks and Deserts - $150-$200 (alcohol being about 50% of spend)

    What can a person who eats a vegan diet get for dinner?

    Garlic with olive oil penne. It's pretty good!

    Do you offer gluten free meals?

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    I went for lunch with my girlfriend and met 2 of her old friends. The restaurant was nearly empty…read morewhen we arrived. So we got very quick service. The waitress took our drink orders quickly. Foccasia bread was delivered while we waited for wine to arrive. It was excellent. I ordered the Lasagna on the advice of our waitress. My friend ordered a risotto dish. Our food came to the table fresh and hot. My friend pronounced the risotto excellent so I got a taste. It was delicious. I should never order restaurant lasagna. As a high school student I got to eat home made lasagna made by an Italian mom. This restaurant is okay but will never match what is on offer on "The Hill" here.

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    Firefly Grill STL - Dining area

    Dining area

    Firefly Grill STL - Brussel sprouts with goat cheese and balsamic glaze....delish!

    Brussel sprouts with goat cheese and balsamic glaze....delish!

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    Noto is another reminder that great Italian restaurants can absolutely keep my pescatarian soul…read morehappy. I ordered the shrimp pasta, and it easily earns my #stlouispescatarianapproved stamp. The shrimp was cooked perfectly, and the pasta had a great spicy flavor. I detest a heavy pasta. This one was one was perfect! We sat at the bar instead of a table, and I actually preferred the more relaxed atmosphere. We also shared a pizza that had a perfectly crisp crust. Lil brother got the pork chop (I'll take their word for it, I don't eat meat), and we finished the meal with affogato, which was a great way to end dinner. So glad I finally made it here. Noto is another reminder that great Italian restaurants can absolutely keep my pescatarian soul happy. I ordered the shrimp pasta, and it easily earns my #stlouispescatarianapproved stamp. The shrimp was cooked perfectly, and the pasta had a great spicy flavor. I detest a heavy pasta. This one was one was perfect! We sat at the bar instead of a table, and I actually preferred the more relaxed atmosphere. We also shared a pizza that had a perfectly crisp crust. Lil brother got the pork chop (I'll take their word for it, I don't eat meat), and we finished the meal with affogato, which was a great way to end dinner. So glad I finally made it here.

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