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Best Neighbourhood Gem Restaurants in East St. Louis, Illinois

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A photo of Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill' restaurant
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4.8
Exceptional(7814)
££££
• Italian • The Hill
Booked 70 times today
Renee and I ( and other friends) have enjoyed Charlie Gitto’s for years… it’s never been anything but an outstanding dining experience!!! How your greeted, the service, ambience, and of course, the fabulous food! Our server, Todd , is second to none! Great knowledge and assistance in accommodating anything we asked about or for…Anthony runs a well oiled machine there! Of course we’ll return many times to our favorite restaurant ❤️
A photo of Bowood by Niche restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(139)
££££
• American • Central West End
Booked 64 times today
Thanks for the attentive service, Lindsey! Great menu recommendations. Our table had everything from the breakfast sandwich to minestrone to the burger, and it was all scrumptious.
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4.9
Exceptional(2460)
££££
• Italian • Clayton
Booked 41 times today
More than an “experience” Cafe Napoli” offers a gastronomical journey for the sense!!! And to top it off… we got our hugs from the owners!!!☺️😍😋
A photo of Dominic's on the Hill restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1231)
££££
• Italian • The Hill
Booked 8 times today
We celebrated our anniversary at Dominic's and it was fantastic. From our greeting when we arrived, to the food, service and personal touches it made for a memorable evening. Dominic himself even serenaded us with a beautiful song in Italian! We will definitely be going back.
A photo of The Crossing restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(2896)
££££
• French • Clayton
Booked 29 times today
This is absolutely my favorite restaurant for lunch.
A photo of The Capital Grille - St. Louis - Clayton restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(2567)
££££
• Steakhouse • Clayton
Booked 82 times today
It never lets me down. Good food and service consistently. Love bringing friends and family to celebrate various milestones.
A photo of Lorenzo's Trattoria restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2460)
££££
• Italian • The Hill
Booked 17 times today
Food and service was excellent and surpassed expectations. The staff is incredible and very attentive and friendly. The food is off the chart. Definitely recommend
A photo of Acero restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(3164)
££££
• Italian • Maplewood
Booked 25 times today
My wife and I enjoyed our dinner. We ordered from the 4 course tasting menu. The food was great and the service was wonderful.
A photo of Pan D'Olive restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(150)
££££
• Mediterranean • Richmond Heights
Booked 10 times today
Always a great experience when we dine at Pan D’Olive! Can’t help myself and always order the Kofte when we come - you won’t be disappointed if you get this dish! My hubby got the Steak and Frites, which he thought was delicious and perfectly cooked. The service was impeccable and our server, Sal, was so attentive. We will be back - one of our go-to’s before a show at the Fox.
A photo of Ruth's Chris Steak House - Chesterfield restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3838)
££££
• American • Chesterfield
Booked 73 times today
Always a great experience with a fabulous meal and excellent service. Our waiter, Ethan, was amazing!

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  • JudithGold
    St. Louis •49 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    It never lets me down. Good food and service consistently. Love bringing friends and family to celebrate various milestones.
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    The Capital Grille - St. Louis - Clayton$$$$• Steakhouse• Clayton
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    4.9
  • TomGold
    Chicago / Illinois •37 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Excellent service - wonderful suggestions and all over it with his support staff. Food came quickly and was very hot. Meatballs EXCELLENT. Onion soup, Beef Ravioli, and Veal Parm were perfect, and thanks for that side of unbelievable meat sauce! Met the manager at the desk as well - super nice dude who's name of course I forgot - but he stopped to talk a bit I came two nights in a row, sitting at the bar with Abby night one who was equally as wonderful and professional. Both servers really took pride in the restaurant and looked very crisp in their appearances. I could tell CG has excellent standards! ONLY note - maybe put salt and pepper on the table? I might have added a little salt because I like food a little salty, but I still loved everything and everyone. Great job - will be by every trip I make to STL. TD
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    Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'$$$$• Italian• The Hill
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    4.8
  • Rachel
    St. Louis •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Thanks for the attentive service, Lindsey! Great menu recommendations. Our table had everything from the breakfast sandwich to minestrone to the burger, and it was all scrumptious.
    More info
    Bowood by Niche$$$$• American• Central West End
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    4.8
  • Ashley
    St. Louis •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    This is absolutely my favorite restaurant for lunch.
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    The Crossing$$$$• French• Clayton
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    4.9
  • Dan
    St. Louis •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    We celebrated our anniversary at Dominic's and it was fantastic. From our greeting when we arrived, to the food, service and personal touches it made for a memorable evening. Dominic himself even serenaded us with a beautiful song in Italian! We will definitely be going back.
    More info
    Dominic's on the Hill$$$$• Italian• The Hill
    •
    4.6
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