Dominic and Jackie Galati purchased Dominic's on the Hill in 1971 and moved in above the restaurant. Within two years, Dominic began winning national awards and has continued to do so for the last 40 years. This is an exceptional restaurant with fine Italian cuisine, professional, friendly service, & an extensive wine list. Dominic oversees the kitchen,and the menu includes fresh seafood, veal, tenderloin, lamb, and many other choices. The restaurant has a Florentine atmosphere, with low lighting, white tablecloths, & classic oil paintings. Dominic's has been honored by DIRONA, 2001 Restaurant Hall of Fame, 1999 International Award of Excellence, The Epicurean Award & was voted one of the two best Italian Restaurants in the country by Conde Nast Traveller.
The second floor of the restaurant is available for private parties of 15-65. Please call for details. Smaller parties up to 18 people can be accommodated downstairs as well as larger parties up to 150.
Additional information
Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Continental
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dinner
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Catering is available. Please call 314-771-1632 for more information.
Private party facilities
Dominic's on the Hill is ideal for business functions, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, anniversary parties, graduation parties, and small wedding dinners. The elegent and intimate Sopra Room on the private second floor is complete with separate bathrooms, full bar, and plasma TV. The main restaurant has two semi-private rooms which can seat 18 people. The whole restaurant can also be reserved for up to 150 people. Private dining menus range in price depending on your budget and wants. Wine can also be ordered exclusively for your event. A deposit is required to hold the space for your private event. Call for more information.
Valet parking on weekends. Street parking also available every night.
Entertainment
Background music.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Menu
Dominic's on the Hill's menu was last updated 2022-02-02.
Appetizer
Tenderloin Carpaccio$13.50
Scottish Smoked Salmon$12.50
Steak Alla Tartara$13.50
Artichoke with Shrimp and Spinach$9.50
Oysters Rockefeller$12.50
Mussles in White Wine and Fresh Tomato$12.50
Calamari Fritti$12.50
Snails with Artichokes$12.50
Shrimp All'Italiana$12.50
Cannelloni Alla Romana$8.00
Eggplant Alla Parmigiana$8.00
Caponata of Eggplant$7.50
Grilled Peppers, Mozzarella & Anchovies$9.00
Antipasto Italiano$12.00
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms & Salsiccia$11.00
Soup of the Day$6.00
Pasta
Pappardelle Alla Bolognese$23.00
Tortellini Alla Fiorentina$23.00
Capellini Primavera$21.00
Ravioli Di Ricotta Alla Marinara$18.00
Linguine with Fresh Clams$25.00
Rigatoni Amatriciana$22.00
Risotto with Lobster$32.00
Farfalle Al Salmone$24.00
Penne Alla Carbonara$21.00
Linguine con Pesce$29.00
Insalata
Dominic's$7.00
Spinach, Avacado, Roquefort and Bacon$8.25
Fresh Tomato, Mozzarella and Anchovies$7.25
Caesar$7.75
Pesce
Scampi Alla Griglia$27.00
Lobster Alla Gusta$39.00
Lobster Picante$39.00
Salmon with Shrimp Sauce$27.00
Zuppa Di Pesce$29.00
Sea Scallops with Dill Sauce$28.00
Dover Sole Almondine$39.00
Pollo
Breast of Chicken Alla Parmigiano$24.00
Breast of Chicken Alla Romana$24.00
Breast of Chicken Marsala$24.00
Breast of Chicken Spiedino$24.00
Vitello
Veal Al Limone with Capers & Mushrooms$29.00
Veal Osso Buco with Risotto$39.00
Veal with Fontina and Mushrooms$29.00
Veal T-Bone Chop with Wild Mushroom Sauce$39.00
Veal Milanese with Spinach$29.00
Veal Crema with Artichokes$29.00
Carne
Beef Tenderloin Spiedino Wild Rice$27.00
Sirloin alla Siciliana$38.00
Beef Tenderloin Rossini$37.00
Rack of Lamb$39.00
Double Pork Chop with Caramelized Onions$31.00
Contorni
Spinach$7.00
Escarol$7.00
Asparagus$7.00
What 1,136 people are saying
Dominic's on the Hill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
St. Louis
Romantic
St. Louis
Good for special occasions
St. Louis
Italian
Downtown
Best Overall
Downtown
Best Food
Downtown
Best Ambiance
Downtown
Best Value
Downtown
Great for fine wines
Downtown
Romantic
Downtown
Good for special occasions
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dominic's on the Hill offers an "outstanding dining experience" with "elegant service, food, and atmosphere." The restaurant charms with "old-school service," personal attention from Dominic himself, and "fantastic Italian cuisine." Highlights include their veal and crème brûlée. While some find room for improvement in food variety and service pace, its atmosphere and hospitality make it a "must" visit.
1,136 Reviews
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Diana VIP
Kansas City136 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great place, lots of fun, just wish Dominic had done more singing! Food very good.
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Susan
Cincinnati10 reviews
2.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 2
Food 2
Service 3
Ambience 3
We were unfortunately disappointed with the quality of the food. The service was pretty good. I ordered the veal saltimbocca which was very disappointing and reminded me of turkey cutlets in gravy from a banquet meal in taste and presentation. I got a Caesar salad, which was decent, my partner had the house salad, which was supposed to feature artichokes. He found only one on the salad. There was no offer for grated Parmesan on any of the salads. The bread looks like it came from a grocery store. Definitely did not taste fresh baked or appear to be baked in house. The third person in our party ordered the salmon which was supposed to have a cream sauce. It had dill on it but no cream sauce, but otherwise she said the salmon was decent. A side of risotto was $14 additional. The veggie side that came with my veal was very very small. The food was way underwhelming and for a $200 dinner. We were extremely disappointed. The cost of our meal included only one alcoholic beverage.
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Keith
St. Louis1 review
4.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 4
Food was prepared well and overall made for a nice dinner date. Could have more options for side dishes.
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BreAnna
St. Louis4 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 5
Went here last night for my boyfriend's birthday. This was our first visit to Dominics and it did not disappoint. It was very quiet as would expect for a weeknight but the ambiance and staff we great. This place offered great hospitality and I'd recommend them to anyone looking for great Italian food and even better service. We will definitely be going back!
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Don
St. Louis4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The service was outstanding! The food was fantastic! It was a great dining experience.
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Brian VIP
Sacramento14 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Last night’s dinner was simply incredible! Joe and Josh provided perfect service and advice and the food was the best we had all week on The Hill.
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Zach
Kansas City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
One of the places where the owner himself makes sure everybody is having a great experience. Class act.
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Doris VIP
St. Louis21 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
This was our first visit to Dominic’s and it was outstanding. The service by the staff was exceptional. The food was the best we have had on the Hill. We will definitely be going back.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Such a lovely experience. Old-school service like no one does anymore. So attentive. So professional. Mr Dominic himself came to greet every table, and even sang to a woman for her birthday, in Italian. Great Cesar salad, Arancini appetizer, linguine with clams, veal cannelloni (husband loved this), limoncello martini, and DELICIOUS chocolate martini (no cream version). Perfect elegant anniversary dinner out. Can’t wait to go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas2 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
Overall 2
Food 2
Service 2
Ambience 1
When you walk in no hostess to greet you. Someone from bar came to ask what we needed after about 4-5 minutes of just waiting. Environment is old and outdated. Food was below average compared to a Kemoll’s or Tony’s in St. Louis. We were striving to find a place we could go regularly since those 2 restaurants no longer operate. Unfortunately, this missed the mark by a great margin. Everyone seemed to be just going through the motions, extremely stoic feeling. Old and tradition are likely operational buzzwords. Disappointed because we had higher expectations.
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FAQs
Dominic's on the Hill is rated 4.8 stars by 1136 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Catering is available. Please call 314-771-1632 for more information.
Private party facilities
Dominic's on the Hill is ideal for business functions, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, anniversary parties, graduation parties, and small wedding dinners. The elegent and intimate Sopra Room on the private second floor is complete with separate bathrooms, full bar, and plasma TV. The main restaurant has two semi-private rooms which can seat 18 people. The whole restaurant can also be reserved for up to 150 people. Private dining menus range in price depending on your budget and wants. Wine can also be ordered exclusively for your event. A deposit is required to hold the space for your private event. Call for more information.
