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Worth a visit
The service was impeccable - truly one of the best I’ve experienced. We had the toasted ravioli as an appetizer, and lasagna and veal nunzio for our entrees. They were all good, but not as good as I had expected. Maybe my expectations were too high from all of the excellent reviews. I also had a side of angel hair pasta. The pasta is made in-house and it was excellent.
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From excellent service to impressive food preparation; dinner at Charlie’s was such an enjoyable experience. Joe, the cute manager, and staff are very knowledgeable, and welcoming. My wife and I had such a good evening, and look forward to returning to the Hill
Be the first to ReplyMore than an Italian restaurant! The steaks and seafood are the best in the city. This place should be listed as such.
Fabulous Italian but their steaks and seafood is the best in the city. Should be categorized as a steakhouse and seafood restaurant as well. I’ve been visiting this establishment since the 80s and have never had a negative experience.
Be the first to ReplyNot as good as it used to be.
I am from out of state, and I always look forward to eating at Charlie Gitto’s On The Hill when I am in STL. I have probably eaten there at least ten times in the past 15 years. When I ate there about a year ago, I remember commenting that it was not as good as it used to be, and my experience there last night did not anywhere near live up to the enjoyment that I have had in my earlier visits. Our reservation was for 8 PM, and we probably showed up about five minutes early. We were shown to a table, and our waitress came and asked about our preference for water. I ordered San Pellegrino, and she asked if we wanted glasses with ice. I said no. Almost 15 minutes later she comes back with two bottles of San Pellegrino but no glasses. I specified then that we did want glasses, just not with ice. We ordered a bottle of white wine, and when she brought that to the table, we ordered calamari for an appetizer, and said that we would like to take our meal one step at a time. She informed us that the kitchen closed at nine, but they like to have all the orders in by 8:45. By this time it was already 8:20. After she left, we realized that the white wine was barely chilled at all, almost warm. If I had been there alone, I probably would not have said anything about the temperature of the wine, because I do not like to cause conflict. My dining companion brought it to the waitress’ attention, and she sent over the maitre d’. He took away the the bottle and our glasses of almost warm wine and brought us a new, much cooler bottle. By this time, the calamari had arrived at our table. Their citrus aïoli was delicious as usual, but the calamari and the other fried bits that came with it were disappointing. The calamari itself was big tough strips of something, and the other components, like green beans that still had stems and chunks of raw onion, were not overly appetizing. And the breading was falling off of most of it. In my earlier visits, the calamari was a delicious pile of delicately fried rings and tentacles of squid. We then ordered a pasta Fiore Borghese to split and a Veal Marsala. The waitress said she would hold off on putting in the order for the Veal Marsala as long as possible. After a couple of minutes, the pasta showed up, and it was quite tasty. About five minutes after the pasta arrived to the table, while we were still eating it, the veal marsala arrived. The person who dropped off the plate warned us that the plate was hot, which it was, but then as we ate the veal, we realized it was barely warm. It was also floury, like it had been sautéed in a pan that was not hot enough, and the sauce had no hint of marsala but tasted like just a veal demi glace with a few mushroom slices. Alongside the three pieces of cutlet and the sauce, was one stalk of broccolini that was still raw, one strip of carrot, a chunk of mushy tomato, and a piece of roasted onion. For $39, the plate was disappointing. We finished the meal with a glass of port and a tiramisu, which were fine. When we got the bill, there had been no discount or adjustment for the warm wine. When we were finally leaving about 9:20, as we walked through the main dining room, we noticed that there were two or three tables of guests still early on in eating their main courses, which had to have been sent out from the kitchen after the 9pm deadline, and much later than our mediocre veal marsala. Overall, it seems that the restaurant is getting a bit sloppy both in service and in food, resting on its fine reputation from years past. Hopefully it will not continue to slide.
Be the first to ReplyYES!!
We wound up here by chance. We knew we wanted to experience The Hill. The first restaurant we called was unable to accommodate our party of 6 that evening. This restaurant just happened to be open when we needed to call and make a reservation. I was surprised by how large and well run and organized it was. My college aged grandson had heard wonderful things about it and was thrilled about eating there. It is clearly a very popular place because it seemed to be filled to capacity on a Thursday night. We all loved our respective meals. One member of our party is gluten free. This was not a problem there. The wait staff was alert and attentive. I definitely want to experience another Charlie Gitto meal when we return to St Louis in two years.
Be the first to ReplyWonderful meal
The restaurant has a cozy, neighborhood feel. The service was excellent; not only did Andrew do a wonderful job taking care of everything, but several other people brought us things and kept our table clean. We started with the delicious toasted ravioli, and then I had pasta Borghese (with chicken instead of prosciutto) and my husband had the spicy seafood pasta. Both pastas were homemade and both sauces were delicious, and my husband said the seafood was all cooked perfectly. Andrew recommended a great champagne for us to celebrate our anniversary, perfectly matching what we said we liked. For dessert we had cannolis and crème brûlée, and both were delicious. It was a wonderful meal.
Be the first to ReplyNailed it.
Great food, great atmosphere, great service! Had the lasagna and Cesar salad and it was fantastic. The lasagna felt authentic, with six layers of goodness. My colleagues all had something different and each was thrilled with their meal too. The ambiance of this place was old school, dark, wooden architecture and cozy. You know the vibe. We sat outside on their patio and it was strung with lights, and had heaters. Service was great, from the maitre de, to the bar tender, to the server and the kid offering me Fresh cracked pepper and parm. Five stars Charlie G’s - well done!
Be the first to ReplyOld School Italian
It is much much larger inside than it appears, although the bar is very small. We went on a Friday night without reservations. They said we could wait at the bar until a table was ready. After we were seated at the bar, one of the hosts asked if he could take our coats, when we declined he said they don't allow coats on the backs of the bar chairs since it's crowded, so he checked out coats for us. The bartenders were slammed, but were able to take our order of a calamari appetizer. They also made us mocktails, but didn't have a menu for them and both were different. Afyer.maybe 45 minutes our table was ready. Since it was busy it took a while to close out our bar tab as the host stood there waiting for us. We were lead to the back, to the right, through another waiting area with restrooms, to a large dining room with vaulted ceilings. The restaurant interior is very pretty, but because it was packed, it was terribly loud. When I say the writer was yelling the specials at the table next to us, I mean yelling, and somehow it wasn't the loudest noise in the room. Our waiter was very rushed and I was worried he wouldn't take my food allergy (alphagal) seriously. But the kitchen was able to make their pasta Suzanne with a plain tomato sauce to make it safe for me. They also provided me with olive oil and pepper for my bread. It did take a reminder or two for creamer and pepper, but it was peak dining time. The food was delicious. The portion was generous, although it was a bit light on the seafood, compared to other similar Italoan restaurants. Overall it was an upscale, traditional, Italian restaurant, which made for a nice evening. Bring cash for the coat check, and ask for a quiet table.if you want to have conversation without yelling.
Be the first to ReplyFantastic Date Night Dinner
Definitely our fave restaurant on The Hill. The Veal Osso Buco rocked!! The Tiramisu is to die for!! A shout out to our server Talitha. She made the evening feel so special.
Be the first to ReplyCG was on the list of where to eat in St Louis
On our way to KC from Atl. Have heard great things about CG. Food was very good and the service was excellent, provided by Erica. She was professional and friendly. Kudos to Erica for your wonderful manner
Be the first to ReplyGreat place
Not many options on "the hill" on Monday nights. Glad we ended up at Charlie Gitto's. Very good! Got our party seated early which is always nice. My next trip to STL will include a trip back to Charlie Gitto's.
Be the first to ReplyAn Overly Crowded Dining Experience
We came here on a Friday night with family to celebrate a birthday. What a mistake! You can barely get into the receiving area & if your party hasn't all arrived you are directed to the full bar where you can dodge the wait staff. When we were seated they placed our party of 5 at a table for 4 which seemed uncomfortable and a poor excuse after a long held reservation. The sole function for the host/hostess seems to crowd as many diners in as possible! Otherwise all the food was good and the wait staff was excellent. but the overall experience will lead us to try another place if we go to the Hill on the weekend.
Be the first to ReplyThank you Charlie Gitto's!
Charlie Gitto's to the rescue! I traveled to St Louis with a kiddo and her mom who have had a very tough year medically. After a ong hospital day, we were looking forward to a casual meal at an Italian place on the Hill that a friend had recommended only to be turned away because they aren't handicap accessible. We were all very disappointed to say the least... I looked quickly for an alternative and found Charlie Gitto's, called them up, and they made us feel like honored guests! We arrived in our jeans and sneakers, feeling tired and burdened. They made special "fancy" lemonade for our kiddo and went above and beyond with their attention and service. The food was wonderfully thought out and prepared; the ambiance was refined but relaxed and comforting. They turned the whole day around! This is the power and magic of wonderful service and a quality meal: to recognize someone's dignity and to value and honor them. We left feeling happy, relaxed, treated and very well fed! From now on, I will tell everyone about this special treasure of a restaurant in St.Louis! Thank you to the chef and entire staff of Charlie Gitto's on the Hill!
Be the first to ReplyA Delicious Memorable Meal
Taking my 88 yr young Mother for early Saturday dinner, with very little notice. Patrick graciously accommodated us, seating us as soon as we arrived in a very convenient setting. Orion (sp) was our server. He was excellent. The Shrimp Special appetizer was delicious with GIANT prawns perfectly prepared in a garlic butter sauce. We had the Veal Chop Parmigiana which was outstanding. I ordered the tortellini with guanciale and peas in a cream sauce-so good! Thank you Charlie Gitto’s for making a special, memorable meal for Mom and I…Bravo!
Be the first to ReplyOLD SCHOOL AND THAT’S WHAT GREAT ABOUT IT
Original Cyrano’s? Gone. Cinerama? Busch’s Grove, (to name a few)? Gone. But……..Charlie Gitto’s? Still going strong. One of the reviews noted the menu hasn’t changed in 30 years. In the words of Bert Lance, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” The reviewer also noted the interior could also use a refreshing. No problem-ask for the refreshed addition which is the back room. But if you want that old school vibe complete with coat check girl, ask for up front. Look around and you’ll find your favorite table for your favorite meal offering. Comparatively, the prices are reasonable, too. Don’t forget to make a reservation, but if they’re running a bit behind, the bar is a great place to wait and has everything. To give you the point of view of this reviewer, the only thing that’s missing from Charlie Gitto’s is old school traditional Michelob lager on tap, but nobody has that anymore.
Be the first to ReplyBest Italian food in St Louis!!
We walked in and Big Joe Greeted us like we were his best friend! We tried the fried ravioli, out of this world! I had Chicken Marsala! Was really good. Nice place were the locals go. You need reservation!!
Be the first to ReplyYou cannot understand by words alone
Stick with me... I was here for a business dinner and had a limited menu. After trying the shrimp and meatball appetizers (I missed out on the ravioli but heard great things), I really didn't even want dinner because I wanted to enjoy the flavors lingering on my palate. But the chicken nunzio arrived. Imagine a box of 8 Crayola Crayons. You can color a lot of things. Then you get a box of 24, and you can color even more. Then the box of 64 with the sharpener was like "the big deal"- you could do ANYTHING! Well, this meal was like a Michaelangelo oil painting. Simply breathtaking in comparison to any other food. And I heard those that tried the salmon, 6 layer lasagna, and beef tenderloins say similar things. I could not even comprehend these flavors before.
Be the first to ReplyNot what it was
We chose to eat here on a Friday night with a 8:00 reservation. We had not been here since before Covid. No longer is there a valet to park cars, so you are left to fend for yourself on the narrow streets of the Hill, unless you are lucky to get into the small lot of the restaurant. While our waiter knew his stuff, he was over extended by the sheer number of tables he had. Our food was ok, as we had ravioli and lasagna, but it just did not seem like the same restaurant it once was. Other patrons were in their jeans with holes in them, and the overall clientele just has gone downhill.
Be the first to ReplyVery Good Food and Attentive Service
The food was very good, and I enjoyed my Chicken Lemonata. Others in my party got various pasta dishes and everyone was very satisfied. No one seemed to be a huge fan of the fried ravioli appetizers, but everything else was lovely. The service was very efficient, and the waiter's helper was a delightful young lady who was friendly and on top of everything. We wanted for nothing.
Be the first to ReplyGood Italian option at the Hill
That is an excellent choice of Italian restaurant in Saint Louis. The ambience is amazing, service impeccable and the food delicious. Portions are good size. It is good option for family gatherings or a date night! We had been to other restaurants at the Hill and this one became our favorite!
Be the first to ReplyGodo service - Food average
I was expecting a lot more based on the reviews. While the food was good, I did not think it to be great nor meet the reviews. I am wondering if I had too high an expectation. Service was very good and servers friendly. We were there with a group so we did not order off the regular menu but had a choice of specific menu items. I did think the meatballs appetizer was excellent. Tender and tasty. I had the lasagna which was good but honestly I believe mine is much better.
Be the first to ReplyGreat place to eat!
Devine food!! Wonderful romantic atmosphere with music and candlelight! Very friendly service! The toasted raviolis were so worth the trip!!!
Be the first to ReplyGreat Date Spot
Great spot to celebrate our anniversary! Everything was delicious, and it was a neat atmosphere, with great service!!
Be the first to ReplyKindness and Excellent Food!!!
After spending 5 days in St. Louis for a Women's Chrsitian Conference with my best friend I wanted to show her a great dinner and how Italian hospitality is. My Son and her friend both suggested to go to "The Hill" so we did. We took a cab and went to the first place that came up, on a corner and we went in. It was a 2 hour wait and after the first hour not one person acknowledged us, and totally ignored us as if we were not even there!! So I said this is not Italian hospitality lets just leave and I know God would find a nice place for us. We walked down the street in the dark and saw this lovely patio and I said "We are going in here". What a difference from the other place. Two people said "Hi and Welcome" the minute we came in the door, and asked how they could help us!! They found us a seat in their beautiful garden patio with very little wait even though they were full. My friend and I just looked at each other and I said "THIS is Italian Hospitality!! EVERYONE was so wonderful, the young man who waited on us, so sorry I cannot remember his name was spectacular, and the young lady Suzanne, who seated us was as kind and sweet as could be in making us feel so welcome!! Now for the food!! We are from Chicago and I have a big Italian family with delicious homemade food. My friend is not Italian however grew up with Italians. We both said that the Lasagna was the best we have ever tasted!! We had the Beet Salad, wonderful, and the Eggplant Napoleon was a real treat and more than enough to share. This was our last night in St. Louis so after that awful experience down the street, this was a Divine intervention for sure. I cannot wait to go back when I am in town again and want to thank them from the bottom of my heart for their kindness that will always be remembered by both of us!
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