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Sapore Italian Cafe, Kirkwood, MO

Sapore Italian Cafe

4.8
4.8
718 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
451 South Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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 –

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday – Friday 11:30-2:00pm Dinner: Monday – Saturday 5pm Closed Sunday
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Paul Buzzetta

What 718 people are saying

Sapore Italian Cafe 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • St. Louis

    Best Food

  • St. Louis

    Best Value

  • St. Louis

    Italian

  • West County

    Best Overall

  • West County

    Best Food

  • West County

    Best Service

  • West County

    Best Ambiance

  • West County

    Best Value

  • West County

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sapore Italian Cafe offers "always excellent" food and service, with dishes like veal chop and sea bass receiving high praise. Nestled in a strip mall, it surprises with authentic Italian flavors and "great ambiance." Though a bit pricey, it's considered "worth every penny" for the "fantastic experience" and attentive staff.

718 Reviews
  1. Robin VIP

    St. Louis61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service is always excellent. It’s one of our favorite restaurants!

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  2. Maria

    Nashville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were so pleasantly surprised by this authentic Italian meal in an unassuming strip mall. Will be back!

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  3. Mary Ann

    St. Louis7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The chicken Siciliano was delicious and Jimmy, our waiter, makes an excellent Cosmopolitan. Great staff, great food

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  4. Jim

    St. Louis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Sappore!!! Veal chop was amazing. Drinks quite generous.

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  5. Sheri

    Alabama1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was mediocre. The veggies that come with every plate are not cooked through and still raw. I had salmon and didn’t care for the sauce in top. It was cooked appropriately. My hubby had the pasta and he said it was ok. He ordered pasta because the veggies come with every meal and are not interchangeable. He’s not really that kind of veggie guy. He wanted a steak dinner. It was my birthday dinner and this was not acknowledged the entire time. Usually the waiter or host will offer a birthday greeting. We will not be back. Our waiter was ok but you could tell he was paying more attention to the parties that were larger.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. patrick VIP

    St. Louis10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was fine. A veal chop and sea bass. The fish being better than the chop. I think our mistake was ordering them both as a “special”. A single glass of house wine and two entrees with tax and tip $160. Just was not a good value.

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  7. Anne VIP

    St. Louis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an excellent Italian meal with cordial staff

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  8. Sara

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have a fantastic experience here. Fantastic food and staff. Nori is amazing!

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  9. DennisB

    St. Louis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice Great date night Would go again and again

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a fabulous restaurant in the heart of Kirkwood. Best staff and best Italian food area. Great ambience never disappointment 

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FAQs

Sapore Italian Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (314) 909-7575.

Sapore Italian Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 718 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. St. Louis
  4. West County
  5. Kirkwood

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Sapore Italian Cafe

451 South Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122

Additional information

  • Cross street
    W Woodbine Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Kirkwood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday – Friday 11:30-2:00pm Dinner: Monday – Saturday 5pm Closed Sunday
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Paul Buzzetta
  • Additional
    Banquet, Full Bar, Takeout
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