50 Best Italian Restaurants near St. Charles

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

“The food is phenomenal!!!!“

“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!“

“If you aren’t a St Louis original - which means you didn’t grow up eating the garbage they have here that pretends to be pizza - go to Stef’s and get mozzarella only. You’ll be pleasantly surprised and it will scratch the itch you have for good thin crust pizza. Original St Louisans just ignore this post. Nothing to see here that concerns you.“

“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.“

“Fantastic food, great as always“

“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!“

“We visited the establishment before 10pm. The atmosphere was festive with Halloween decor. The gentleman playing his guitar was talented though I wish he had his background sounds down a bit so we could hear him sing more. He has a great voice and articulation. He didn't need to be louder. It was wonderful to be in a restaurant where we could carry on a conversation. Service was very good. The menu offered enough variety without being overwhelming. Kudos on the carrots by the way. It's hard to find a place that serves FRESH vegetables without over cooking them. Nice honey glaze while keeping the carrots crunchy and earthy. The beef was VERY tender! The presentation of the prawns was to my husband's liking. They were done just right and the garlic sauce was on par.“

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

“Great food and service. Waiter made some excellent suggestions, including said we could split a salad - which was plenty. If you’re old, it was a touch dark, but part of the ambiance. Will go again. For app, main, wine glass, dessert will be ~$100 per person. It was great. It does fill, so make a reservation.“

“Great food, fair prices, friendly vibes.“

“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!“

“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!“

“Stopped in this place because it was near Trader Joe’s and the kids were hungry. Holy Smoke was it good! I got the Meat me In St Louis Calzone. It was HUGE. Only ate half of it. The place was very clean, staff was friendly, had good beer, and the food kicked butt.“

“The food is phenomenal!!!!“

“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.. 🤌🤌🤌🍷“

“Always love going to the Massa’s New Town location. Beautiful, elegant yet cozy atmosphere. I always enjoy the food and feel like its good value. I went for lunch for the first time and was very excited about how many lunch specials they offer. At $12.99 w a salad included it was a great deal. Service as always was friendly
and prompt. Will def. go back.“

“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!“

“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“

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

“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, family style Italian food.“

“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 food, great waitress Jamie!“

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

“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…“

“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.“

“Aiden was our server and he picked us up right at shift change. He did an amazing job was very accommodating. He took marvelous care of all four kids and two adults with a smile even took care of one kids food allergy, beautifully. Great job Aiden!“

“Went with my parents for a celebration lunch today. By the looks of the parking lot, they were pretty busy but we didnt have to wait to be seated. We had a wonderful server named Aris. She was very friendly and polite. She was very helpful when my dad had menu questions. One of the Doctors I work at my hospital knew I was having a double mastectomy surgery and knew we'd be back and forth with appointments and not always feel like cooking and dishes at home when they were taking care of me while I was recuperating, so he bought us a gift card to use. I wish more servers were like Aris, she's top notch with customer service and being bubbly and friendly. I dont live in the area, but when I'm back in town for my next surgery/ recovery I would be happy to come back. It wasn't just Aris, the hostess was super friendly too, as well as another worker taking a to go order out and she held the door for us. All around top notch, and food was delicious.“

“I’m little late on this review but I remember the experience! I went here for my anniversary on 9/18/26. My wife and I had warm welcome from the staff told us happy anniversary. My daughter did not like the white pasta. My daughter was not going say anything because she didn’t want cause disturbance. The waitress came over asked if she wanted to try the red pasta! The dinner was amazing and the service. Last thing I want thank the gentleman who discreetly paid for my dinner!!“

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

“Great place! Will definitely be coming back“

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

“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.“

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

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

“love the pizza, spaghetti, John's hot sauce!! we'll everything is fantastic!“

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

“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.“

“This was my first visit to Jet pizza. I ordered via phone with their AI system. That's was very easy process. I was looking for a thicker crust and they had hand tossed and Detroit style crust. I got the hand tossed, wish I would have got the Detroit style. It looked better in the pictures on the menu.
Once I got there I was greeted quickly. My pizza was ready within a few minutes of my arrival. The guy I dealt with was very helpful.
After I got the pizza home it was just ok. Now that's me, there was nothing wrong. Other than I personally didn't care for it. I will try it again. I want to try their Detroit style crust.“

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

“Had a wonderful experience at Olive Garden in Bridgeton! Our server, Taylor, was absolutely amazing! She was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit. Her positive attitude and excellent customer service made our dining experience even better. She truly went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and comfortable. Olive Garden is lucky to have someone like Taylor on their team. Thank you, Taylor, for the outstanding service! We’ll definitely be back!“

“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.“

“I called in an order for Mackaylee to answer the phone, she had excellent customer service skills, she communicates extremely well and very clearly, and then when I came in to pickup my pizza, she greeted me at the counter with the exact same customer service, she was a very hard working employee at the establishment and she was really sweet to me. GIVE HER A RAISE SHE DESERVES IT FOR BEING SUPER HARD WORKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)“

“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!“

“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.“

“Only two things to complain about if you order over the phone the last two times I ordered thick crust pan I got regular crust and its always busy 😁. This is my go-to pizza place I love the crust I love the sauce love the cheese as long as it's fresh n hot its 🔥.
I know a lot of people are used to just getting one topping pizzas here but I guarantee if you get one that's got three or five toppings on it it may just surprise you..🔥😁 delicious.“

“I stopped by today on my way home had decided to get a pizza and Pepsi to go,
The young man that waited on me was very patient and friendly he said that it would be just a few minutes, after getting my order and getting home I was very pleased with everything.
I would recommend them to anyone
Update today I thought I might try something different so I ordered a Chef Salad-Baked Lasagna -IMO'S Special Sandwich!
The young lady that took my order was just Great and the delivery driver was awesome 😎
And the food was OMG 😱😳 Great 👍“

“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.“

“One of the best IMOs locations. Everything I ordered was perfect. The gentleman that took my order this evening was so nice and friendly, I didn’t catch his name. He made sure everything I asked for specifically ( mainly my extra crackers for my salad and dressing) I received! Very pleased with service and food!“