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Il Palato, Clayton, MO

Il Palato

4.7
4.7
669 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
222 S Bemiston Ave, St. Louis, Clayton, MO 63105

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Southern Italian Restaurant and wine bar. Luxurious craft cocktails, worldly wine list. A chic, seen or be seen up-scale eatery in an uncharted area of Clayton's business district.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jordan Knight
  • Private party facilities
    Private Wine Cellar
  • Neighborhood
    Clayton
  • Cross street
    Forest Park PKWY
  • Parking details
    Garage Behind Restaurant
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 669 people are saying

Il Palato reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Midtown

    Best Value

  • Midtown

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Palato offers an inviting Italian dining experience, with many praising its "great service," "phenomenal food," and "cozy environment." Highlights include the "outstanding" lobster ravioli and veal bolognese. While some found service inconsistent, the "family feel" and "beautiful space" make it a memorable destination.

669 Reviews
  1. Subbu

    St. Louis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food - very cozy environment and service was fantastic

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  2. Kevin VIP

    New Orleans22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All about it. From the greeting to the last bite just a great time with wonderful food. It’s got a family feel that’s fun.

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  3. Diane VIP

    St. Louis34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Jack did a fabulous job . He gave us time to enjoy our cocktails before ordering dinner. Our food was delicious as always. Loved seeing how busy the restaurant was too. It’s a beautiful space to have dinner at!

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  4. Lauren

    St. Louis1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Dined with two friends on a Saturday night. Ordered the fish special x 2, lobster ravioli dish, plus salads for each of us. Food was phenomenal! Enjoyed the cocktails and wine (recommend the Italian margarita) but after dinner espresso martinis were pretty average. Service was great throughout the meal (7:30 reservation) but we had the bill brought to our table without prompting around 9:00 after our after dinner drinks had just arrived. From then on, we felt rushed to leave and didn't have any follow up from our server despite water glasses being empty. We left about 9:30 as the other parties were getting up to leave. I checked the hours after arriving home and realized they close at 9. The rush makes sense now, I just didn't expect them to close so early on a Saturday with reservations up until 8:00 available. Great food and overall service, will return when we can eat a bit earlier!

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  5. Alayne

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was just ok. Service was completely inattentive. Waters were not refilled without us asking. Drinks were not refilled without us asking. In town for the Twins and Cardinals game and wish we would have ventured for an authentic meal. Would not return.

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  6. Ayca VIP

    St. Louis27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service , ambience and value . Staff was very attentive. Prices are very reasonable for a nice Italian restaurant

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  7. QTRD

    St. Louis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing. The chicken con polenta was Devine! Will definitely be coming back

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  8. Kate

    St. Louis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very sleek modern decor. Wonderful food. A great wine by the glass selection. Super service!

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  9. delancey VIP

    St. Louis32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a fabulous night at Il Palato. Food was excellent, service was outstanding and the ambiance cozy. We’ll be back soon!

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  10. BradfordG VIP

    St. Louis9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always one of the best experiences on St Louis Michael and his staff are awesome

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Il Palato

222 S Bemiston Ave, St. Louis, Clayton, MO 63105

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Forest Park PKWY
  • Neighborhood
    Clayton
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Garage Behind Restaurant
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jordan Knight
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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