Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in St. Louis

OpenTable

Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in St. Louis? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Crossing

4.9

4.9 (2615)

$50 and over

French

Clayton

About the restaurant

Featuring local "farm to table" cuisine using a breadth of farmers in the Missouri and Illinois communities. When asked to define of The Crossing, Owner/Executive Chef Jim Fiala often says that he is a chef that buys locally whenever possible and cooks as any French and/or Italian chef would given the ingredients sourced. Joining Jim is Chef Thu Rein Oo who brings passion and years of experience to the kitchen. Our food is fresh, organic (whenever possible), seasonal and by design very simple. The Crossing stays true to classic techniques and the chefs love showing off their skills and passion for elegant food.

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BevVIP

Dined 6 days ago

We had an excellent meal and fun time with our waiter who provided great service. The rabbit pasta dish was superb!!

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Tagliolini

Acero

4.9

4.9 (2824)

$31 to $50

Italian

Maplewood

About the restaurant

Rustic Italian cuisine in the heart of Maplewood that features fresh ingredients from local farmers as well as an all Italian wine list.

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Coleman

Dined 5 days ago

Amazing place to celebrate! The tasting courses with the wine pairing were perfect!

Peppe's Apt 2

4.9

4.9 (84)

$50 and over

Italian

Kirkwood

About the restaurant

An Exquisite Way Of Dining Italian Cuisine With a Mediterranean Flair; PLEASE NOTE: Garden Seating is Available Upon Request - Weather Permitting

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SusanM

Dined 7 days ago

Always fantastic food and service. Lovely ambiance.

Square One Brewery & Distillery

4.9

4.9 (940)

$30 and under

Pub

Soulard / Benton Park

About the restaurant

"Patio seating is first come, first served. You can make a request for the patio in your reservation, and while we can't guarantee patio seating we do try to honor your request*

Located in historic Lafayette Square just south of downtown St. Louis, Square One Brewery & Distillery began operations as a Brewery & Restaurant in February of 2006. We strive to produce the highest quality and unique flavors that are not likely to be found in the large volume production of most beer and spirits today. By combining the expertise of the distiller, master brewer, and chef, we are committed to creating an amazing array of flavors and tastes for our customers.

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LisaVIP

Dined on Apr 13, 2025

Eat here often but first time for brunch. Great menu. Beautiful morning to sit on patio.

Napoli 2

4.9

4.9 (2843)

$30 and under

Italian

Chesterfield

About the restaurant

Café Napoli is a family owned restaurant, established in 1989 by Tony and Kathy Pietoso. Quickly becoming a success, they moved the small basement restaurant to a larger location at the corner of Forsyth and Bemiston in the heart of Clayton. In 2003, sons Ande and Kye expanded their family restaurant by adding Bar Napoli, a swank cocktail lounge. A few years later, Napoli Reserve was added onto Bar Napoli allowing for private event space and an additional bar and lounge for the weekends. After years of a flourishing business, Kathy and Tony decided to take their ventures West to Town and Country where they opened their second location, Napoli2, managed by Ande. Kye has taken the reigns from his father and is now the front man for the 8,000 square foot establishment in Clayton. Café Napoli and Bar Napoli have recently undergone a face lift inside and out. Inside the kitchen, Executive Chef from Napoli2 Jon Berger was recently added to the team, bringing fresh ideas and innovation to the regional Italian specialties.

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AllaVIP

Dined on Apr 21, 2025

We had a wonderful birthday celebration meal. The filet was perfectly done. The chicken marsala was our favorite variation of this dish! But keep in mind that it’s a very pricey restaurant with no salad or sides included.

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4.8

4.8 (4894)

$31 to $50

American

Chesterfield

About the restaurant

Since 1937, once nestled in the middle of cornfields stands the Smokehouse Market. An unpretentious structure, reminiscent of its days as the market for the surrounding Chesterfield area. The store now houses one of St. Louis's most celebrated restaurants, Annie Gunn's. Within its walls, Chef Lou Rook, III works his magic, creating irresistible cuisine with a sophisticated country life accent. In keeping with the concept of "Foods and wines inspired by the richness of country life", Chef Rook uses the best ingredients and the traditions that are most appropriate to them and imbues them with his own talented creative spin within the rhythm of the seasons. Annie Gunn's boasts an award-winning wine list as well.

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Jack

Dined 3 days ago

Annie Gunn’s does an exceptional job! The wait staff was extremely professional and the food was excellent.

Napoli Sea

4.9

4.9 (675)

$31 to $50

Seafood

St. Charles

About the restaurant

Napoli Sea located at the Streets of St. Charles is family owned and operated by the Pietoso Family. You will quickly feel as if you are in a coastal city with the beautiful ambiance and nautical vibe. Selections include the freshest fish flown in daily amongst many other other selections.

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Susan

Dined 7 days ago

This was our 1st time here and the service, food and wait staff were all exceptional

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Guido's Pizza and Tapas

4.8

4.8 (685)

$30 and under

Italian

The Hill

About the restaurant

Serving a "Taste of Spain in The Middle of Italy" Family owned and operated Guido"s has both Spanish and Italian cuisine. We offer everything from Homemade Sangria to tapas and paella as well as the areas best thin crust pizza. Open seven days a week for both lunch and dinner. We also have carry out, delivery and catering available.

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Dick

Dined on Apr 9, 2025

Always a great experience, especially with an out of town guest, who was very impressed.

Veritas Gateway to Food & Wine

4.8

4.8 (33)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Winchester

About the restaurant

Veritas is a 20-year-old West County restaurant offering our community a relaxed, yet sophisticated place to enjoy innovative food and drink.
Chef / Owner Mathis Stitt’s open kitchen allows everyone to see exactly how he turns fresh, locally sourced provisions into enticing and delicious offerings. While these beautiful compositions are clearly the stars, our entire team takes pride in the relationships developed and nurtured around a Veritas table.
For 9 years, Ian Froebe of the Post Dispatch has published a list of the Top 100 Restaurants in St. Louis - Chef Mathis’ Veritas has been on all of them.
Please call us at 636-227-6800, email us at veritasgateway@gmail.com, or drop a note on your online reservation, for specific reservation requests. We look forward to serving you!

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JeffVIP

Dined on Mar 28, 2025

Veritas continues to be one of my wife’s and my favorite dining spots, and for good reason. Chef Mathis never disappoints—his menu always features a delightful balance of creative new dishes and beloved classics that keep us coming back. This time, we started with the Kale Salad, which was incredibly fresh and flavorful. My steak was cooked to perfection, seasoned just right, and bursting with flavor. My wife’s Shrimp and Grits were equally outstanding, with a perfect balance of richness and texture. The service was, as always, impeccable. The staff is consistently attentive and ensures that every detail enhances the overall experience. Veritas remains a must-visit for anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience. Highly recommended!

Sapore Italian Cafe

4.9

4.9 (718)

$30 and under

Italian

Kirkwood

About the restaurant

When I opened my doors in July of 2009, I committed to serving the freshest Italian dishes made from local and seasonal ingredients. I learned early the heart of Italian cooking is the flavor…or sapore. My school of teaching was from the best; my Nonna Elena and Mother Lia. Their philosophy has been carried on in my style of cooking: use simple ingredients and the food will speak for its self. Classic Italian dishes grace the menu but are personalized with my unique touch. Quality and consistency is what you will find with each dish. I would never serve anything short of that. So whether you are looking for a memorable night out or a glass of wine with friends, I am glad that you have chosen Sapore. As in true Italian tradition, I enjoy bringing people together through food. Ciao –

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RobinVIP

Dined on Apr 5, 2025

The food and service is always excellent. It’s one of our favorite restaurants!

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