50 Best Italian Restaurants near St. Charles

“My only comment for improvement is regarding the unfriendly hostess on August 14.“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pictured below is the Gonzo calzone- Salami, dates, spinach, garlic herb cheese, mozzarella, mascarpone-ricotta blend, and garlic oil with garlic butter on the side. My husband looked at me like I was crazy when I read off dates but the slight sweetness against all of that savory is what made it!! We also tried the Fatty B, Meat me in St Louie, Magic Carpet Ride, and the Gyro. They were all amazing but the Gonzo and the Gyro were my favorites. The Magic Carpet Ride is also a must try if you're into mushrooms.“

“Wow! Their food was AMAZING. It was so fresh and so tasty. The Italian dip was so good! Probably one of the best ones I’ve ever had. The pizza and toasted ravs were so good as well, perfect amount of crispiness and flavor. The star of the show though, THE CANNOLI was amazing! It was crispy, and I wish I had 12 of them if I am being honest. Initially I was a little concerned about the price of our order, but after trying it, it was 100% worth it. I will be back and I’ll be counting the days until I can have that perfect cannoli again.

The service was great, i came into to pick my order up and i was in and out in 2 mins, the cashier even held the door for me when i carried out my pizza.

If you’re thinking about it - just do it. Come in and grab some amazing food.“

“Fantastic food, great as always“

“Pizza is great and they support of course local music. I was in a few nights ago and the owner stops at my table to check on things. He said the pizza looks a little overdone, I can take that off your bill, but actually I like it a littel well done and crispy, so no problem but nice that the owner himself offered to make it right.“

“We were here on Valentine’s Day for dinner. The food was delicious, but even more impressive was the service. The place was packed but everyone working had a smile on their face and was so pleasant and friendly while working hard. Thank you for en enjoyable meal. We will be back!“

“Our rehearsal dinner was perfect thanks to Concetta’s - Caitlin is so great to work with! The food was outstanding, service was seamless, and everything was handled with care and professionalism. The Cajun chicken pasta and the salad dressing are incredible and were popular with our crowd. Can’t wait to work with Concetta’s again in the future. Highly recommend!“

“This place is lit everyone. I was there last Friday night and the ladies and bartenders were very nice and cute. This place was so busy it was shoulder to shoulder. It got so busy the police showed up 4 deep at first, they posted up on the block and kept the place safe .“

“Family fav for years!! Best pizza and salad around“

“Great food, fair prices, friendly vibes.“

“Well established restaurant only open from 5-9 pm so get your reservations in or you will miss out on the quaint ambiance and phenomenal service that is a staple here. Salads are crisp and fresh and the bread is warm and tasty. Chicken Parmesan is a large portion and crisp, with a tangy sauce and plenty of cheese. Seafood linguini was good and filled with lots of seafood. Tiramisu was moist , flavorful and loved the addition of fresh fruit on top.“

“First time diners! We were welcomed immediately by a friendly staff. The atmosphere was quaint and inviting. The food was flawless and the service exemplary. Joe and Diane were extremely good to us. We will be back! Thank you for an amazing meal!“

“Tony and family always make you feel like family. From his table side presence and his beautiful mother leading an amazing team in the kitchen. Anthony our server was great and knowledgeable of all the dishes. We started with the calamari and fried spinach and a perfectly spiced marinara sauce. We each had the separate salads I had the Italian chop salad, and my girl had the Caprese salad both were absolutely amazing. I had the Benedetto's Farfalle with spicy pink sauce and added shrimp 🤌we also had the perfectly cooked and breaded Chicken Spiedini served over risotto. Timing is everything when you have multiple dishes everything was perfectly prepared.. 🤌🤌🤌🍷“

“It was a truly spectacular experience from start to finish. While the ambiance is beautiful and the food consistently outstanding, what truly made our evening was our server, Simona. Simona was the definition of professionalism and personalized care. She greeted us with a warm, genuine smile and was incredibly knowledgeable about the entire menu and the excellent wine list. Her recommendations were spot-on! What impressed us most was Simona's attention to detail. Our water glasses were always full, courses were timed perfectly. It's this level of thoughtful service that elevates a great meal into a truly memorable event. Simona went above and beyond to ensure we felt like VIPs. We can't recommend Il Bel Lago enough. We will certainly be back!“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pictured below is the Gonzo calzone- Salami, dates, spinach, garlic herb cheese, mozzarella, mascarpone-ricotta blend, and garlic oil with garlic butter on the side. My husband looked at me like I was crazy when I read off dates but the slight sweetness against all of that savory is what made it!! We also tried the Fatty B, Meat me in St Louie, Magic Carpet Ride, and the Gyro. They were all amazing but the Gonzo and the Gyro were my favorites. The Magic Carpet Ride is also a must try if you're into mushrooms.“

“I ordered online and it was simple and the food was prepared faster than the estimated time. The size of the calzone is pretty big and would have been my whole meal for the day (might even have some leftovers).

I got Meet Me In St Louie and the food itself had good flavour although a little bit salty in my opinion. It was tasty but I don't think I can eat the entire thing in one sitting.

There's plenty of seating available at this location and the service was not too bad. The area gets pretty busy though so I assume the place would get packed during lunch and dinner rush.“

“This Restaurant is a 10 star being the best...Sue was so polite and very courteous....she greeted us on entering waited on us and brought our food out.....She is an asset to your company ..will be back tons of times“

“We love Viviano’s, great for lunch or dinner, great happy hours! The mushroom Brie soup is wonderful! And the workers are super sweet ❤️“

“Great food all the way around. Pizza is delicious. Dominic knows how to run a restaurant. I watched this crew worked their tails off while we were sitting there waiting for our food. This place runs like a smooth machine. Everybody works together there.“

“Great food, great waitress Jamie!“

“The food is delicious and consistent. I love the calzones and the salad.“

“me and my boyfriend came here for our anniversary dinner and absolutely loved it!! our server was very kind and helpful. our food was served quickly and was delicious. we loved everything about our experience! special shoutout to the worker that was happy to take our picture before we left!“

“I generally tend to steer clear of major chain restaurants, favoring local spots instead. However, my niece had her heart set on Olive Garden for lunch, so I decided to put my preferences aside—and I am so glad I did. This visit exceeded my expectations and my neice was happy, too.
The Service
The highlight of our meal was undoubtedly our waitress, Tina. From the moment we were seated, she was attentive and kind. It is rare to find service that is both remarkably efficient and genuinely warm, but Tina managed both perfectly. She wasn’t overbearing, ensuring our drinks were never empty and that we had everything we needed before we even had to ask. Her kindness really made the lunch feel special for my niece, which I truly appreciated.
The Food
While the breadsticks and salad are the classics everyone knows, the real standout for me was the Steak Gorgonzola-Alfredo.
Final Verdict
If you are like me and usually avoid the big names, let this be your sign to give this location a chance every once in a while. We left happy, full, and relaxed.“

“Had a large party reserved and had some of the best service from our waiter Freddy than we have in years anywhere else. He was incredibly attentive, thorough and kind.“

“Great, family style Italian food.“

“I was very impressed with this Olive Garden location. The service was very good, we were seated quickly. Our waitress took great care of us, we never had to wait on anything and it appeared she was taking care of multiple large tables. The atmosphere was very fun and bright with very comfortable seating. The cocktails were amazing and they offered a very nice variety of alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks. The menu was your regular Olive Garden menu but did seem to offer items I had not seen before. I ordered the 6oz sirloin with alfredo and I have to say, the steak was probably one of the better steaks I have eaten. It was perfectly seasoned and even better it was a perfect medium - rare which I have had problems getting in a lot of restaurants in the past unfortunately. I would definitely recommend this Olive Garden to everyone. Everything was exactly as we had hoped.“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pictured below is the Gonzo calzone- Salami, dates, spinach, garlic herb cheese, mozzarella, mascarpone-ricotta blend, and garlic oil with garlic butter on the side. My husband looked at me like I was crazy when I read off dates but the slight sweetness against all of that savory is what made it!! We also tried the Fatty B, Meat me in St Louie, Magic Carpet Ride, and the Gyro. They were all amazing but the Gonzo and the Gyro were my favorites. The Magic Carpet Ride is also a must try if you're into mushrooms.“

“Late dinner - we were in the mood for something Italian - food is fabulous - we choose lasagna and risotto - both dishes were yummy and plenty left over for lunch tomorrow - FYI: Their salad are the best!! Kayla and the house staff were fabulous as well… we will be back soon…“

“We had a fantastic visit! Corey was our server and he was outstanding. The pace of the meal was perfect and the ambiance was lovely. The food!!!!! We had the cheesy garlic bread - a MUST every time we visit. We also had the beef stroganoff special. It was PERFECTION! We were very excited to hear it was that nights special as we have had in the past and we're hoping to have again. It really needs to be a permanent item on the menu (Hint! Hint!). We finished dinner with crème brulee and it was delicious. Highly recommend Gittos Hollywood Casino location. You won't be disappointed!“

“They are consistent with their food, and all staff seems to love working there.“

“We were in St Peter’s Mo. and were going to go to Olive Garden for my Wife’s birthday, when I told our clerk at the hotel she said she would recommend the Pasta House over the Olive Garden. We went and had supper. Everything we had was great better than the other place. We took desert back to the room and it was great. I would recommend to anybody.“

“Gioia’s Winghaven is our go to for sandwiches! Always get the order correct, always timely service, always wonderful customer service, always delicious! The only complaint is I can’t have them on Sunday! :( We’ve tried to go back to other sandwich shops on a Sunday and it never compares to Gioia’s. You’ve raised the bar so much, now everyone else is a disappointment.“

“The absolute BEST NY style pizza in the county.“

“We were in St Peter’s Mo. and were going to go to Olive Garden for my Wife’s birthday, when I told our clerk at the hotel she said she would recommend the Pasta House over the Olive Garden. We went and had supper. Everything we had was great better than the other place. We took desert back to the room and it was great. I would recommend to anybody.“

“Did not send any plates or utensils with catering order.“

“Probably the best experience at a restaurant we’ve ever had. Ethan, the waiter, was personable, accommodating, and friendly! Food was exceptional as well!“

“LOVE! We had their pizza for the first time today and it's so good. The crust is perfectly crunchy, topped with delicious fresh ingredients! If you're from St. Louis, this will make you very nostalgic of the old St. Louis style pizzerias ❤️ The owners are AMAZING family people. 10/10“

“Excellent quality of food. Great service and nice ambiance.“

“Our waiter, Mike, was personable and quick. The food was good and hot. Loved the cream the chef added to the Manhattan clam chowder.“

“Arrived at 6pm with a party of 15 plus. It was understood what it’d take for our group to be seated. The Manager became a tad unhinged with us after a hostess sat us after half our group left mind you we waited over an hour for those seats. Our waiter was informed before orders were placed it’d be on separate checks. To our surprise we ended up splitting the orders ourselves . He was prompt though with everything else, will not be returning to said location though.“

“We were in St Peter’s Mo. and were going to go to Olive Garden for my Wife’s birthday, when I told our clerk at the hotel she said she would recommend the Pasta House over the Olive Garden. We went and had supper. Everything we had was great better than the other place. We took desert back to the room and it was great. I would recommend to anybody.“

“Great place! Will definitely be coming back“

“Read to end.
When recently moving to neighborhood I tried this IMOS and was very satisfied multiple occasions. Usually it was carry out but when I started get delivery the pizza would arrive sauceless and soft. I understand cooks change, etc. I didn’t give up on this place because for years I’ve been unsatisfied with eating out. I called to request more crisp pizza with sauce. And the manager was graceful with my request and dissatisfaction and that’s a company I would return to. So I was going to order from another pizza spot but couldn’t the menu looked off.
Called IMOS placed order and decided to try wings. Listen this pizza and wing combo was so good I ate the wings twice lol. I needed to know who cooked this food and thank them. Nick you understood the assignment. I know ONLY want Nick to cook my food!“

“When I walked in, I realized the place was packed, but we were hoping the wait wasn't too long, they quoted 45 minutes, which was a little too long for us. There was 5 of us and we decided to sit at the bar. And I'm sure glad we did. We had a bartender, I forgot her name, but she had purple hair, she was the absolute best. Not only did she make amazing drinks, she made sure our food came out right and hot. She also entertained us the whole time we were there, by engaging in conversations. You don't see that very much these days. If there was a word better than perfect, that's how I would describe it. I'll definitely be sitting at the bar more often.“

“Right down the street from my house and one of my main go tos. The food is always awesome. Love the gyros, wings and shawarma. Staff/owners are great people. Can’t recommend those place enough!“

“Celebrated our grandson's 11th birthday at Bugatti's. Sarah (I believe I'm correct) was our main waitress. When she found out it was a child's birthday she came with balloons to put on the table to make it festive. She gave us (a party of 9) a great table kind of off by itself. The food was served hot and was very good. They had special child sized steaks with fries. The wait staff was very patient and attentive and made us feel welcome even though with three 11 year olds it got a little boisterous at times. We enjoyed our food and birthday gathering. Thank you.“

“This location successfully gets the crust crispy, even with conveyer ovens!

The addition of Pepsi zero fountain soda is nice, but will someone please tell Pepsi they always need to include Diet Dr. Pepper.

This location is right next to a fast EV charger as well.“

“Great meal today. A chef salad with THE BEST dressing. We try to make it here every time we’re in the area. ❤️ Always enjoy my meal no matter the choice.“

“Amazing food! A staple in the community for so many years.“

“I was in St. Louis, tried pizza in this place, the wait, the service and a lot of positivity from the people who work there. One of the best pizzas served in St. Louis is located at this address. I recommend this place to everyone, and special thanks to the manager Anthony and the pizza makers Colin and Rachel, and everyone else.“