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Charlie Gitto's On the Hill is a landmark for fine Italian dining in The Hill neighborhood of St. Louis.
PRICE RANGE
$30 - $50
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Dinner, Drinks
CUISINES
Italian, Contemporary
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

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!More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed December 10, 2023

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.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed December 4, 2023

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.

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed December 3, 2023

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

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed November 26, 2023

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.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed November 20, 2023

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.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed November 16, 2023 via mobile

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!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed November 4, 2023 via mobile

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!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed November 4, 2023

My first time to Charlie Gitto's. I've eaten delicious pasta across the world...this was far and away the BEST. We celebrated a unique and happy occasion - the acquisition of a longstanding, family-owned business. It was an ideal spot to celebrate! Highly recommend. I arrived...early and snagged a space in the adjacent parking lot.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed October 30, 2023

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is a 5 star restaurant! Everything was excellent. The service, the food and the atmosphere. It is a great place to have date night or to celebrate a special occasion. We will definitely be back.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed October 26, 2023 via mobile

Stopped here on a whim on a Friday evening. Got a table right away in the courtyard which is heated. Super friendly service and good food. The carrot cake for dessert was outstanding!

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed October 23, 2023

Charlie's is a must do every time we are in St. Louis and we are never disappointed. We made advanced dinner reservations on a Friday night and despite the crowd, were promptly seated in a small booth near the bar. Unlike countless other restaurants these...days, Charlie's does its best to maintain a business casual dress code. I appreciate that as it forces patrons to focus on the evening rather than other distractions. When the issue came up during our visit the host handled it with the utmost professionalism and tact. Thank you. The ravioli was warm and melted in your mouth. The lobster pasta and the lobster ravioli were out of this world. Our server was attentive and welcoming. All this put smiles on our faces and led to priceless family conversations. If you are looking for the highest service and quality on the Hill look no further than Charlie's.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed October 16, 2023

My friend booked our reservation. I had never eaten there, but had heard of it before. One of my other friends was also curious and I looked online and it was rated at $$ so we assumed that meant average price. That wasn't the case....The toasted ravioli appetizer which consisted of just 8 pieces was $14. I wanted to get chicken parmigano but not for $30. The server was very good and did bring our table a free piece of cake to share though. That helped. Also very dimly lit so had to use my cell phone to be able to read the menu. My friends liked their food.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Amy D, Marketing at Charlie Gitto's On the Hill, responded to this reviewResponded October 18, 2023

Hi Linda! Thank you for the feedback. We are considered more fine dining than other Italian establishments in the area. We make all of our pasta, sauces, bread and desserts fresh in-house and our staff is highly knowledgeable and experts of their craft. Our customers...More

Reviewed September 9, 2023

Very disappointed. Made a reservation on July 14, 2023 for dinner on 9/8. Checked in early for reservation and ushered to waiting room. My son accidentally learned that their POS system had crashed and they were closing after waiting at least 30 minutes. By now,...it was about 8:45 pm. We were hungry and had difficulty finding another place to eat. While I can understand an unplanned incident happening, all we got was an I’m sorry. The restaurant is booked tonight; we are heading home tomorrow.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Amy D, Marketing at Charlie Gitto's On the Hill, responded to this reviewResponded September 11, 2023

We are so sorry that you had this experience and were not able to dine with us. Yes, our POS did crash for about an hour and to make sure guests didn't have a bad experience we had to hold off on seating during that...More

Reviewed August 26, 2023

Probably one of the best meals we have had - EVER!! Sat in a both at the bar. Was amazed at the bartender, Abby, the way she move her hands around the bar keeping the glasses cleaned - looked a ballerina in her movements. The...fried ravioli had great marinara, just the right consistency and taste. The scallop special, over risotto with mushrooms and asparagus was exquisite, as was the veal with three cheese sauce. Drinks were poured well. Service and people could not have been better. We can’t wait to return. And, loved sitting at the little both in the corner of the bar!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Most dishes are in the $20-30 range. A decent bottle of wine is about $30. Regardless, as a 2nd generation Italian, it is well worth the money!
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Charlie Gitto's On the Hill is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5