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6. Charlie Gitto's

5226 Shaw Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110  (Map)
314-772-8898 · FAX: 314-772-0515

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This elegant, old world-style restaurant features dark woods, a fountain, and a comfortable ambience. Risotto makes as fine an appetizer as it does an entree. Start with the creamy seafood risotto made with salmon, shrimp, and scallops. Follow with the Veal Nunzio, medallions sautéed with cheese and topped with lump crabmeat and a lemon butter sauce.   (© 10Best)

Try the toasted ravioli. This fabulous finger food originated by happy accident on The Hill, the city's Italian district. Legend holds that in 1947, a chef at Charlie Gitto's restaurant knocked a plate of ravioli into a bowl of breadcrumbs. Not wanting to waste the handmade treats, he did what any sensible Southerner would do: He deep-fried them. Filled with a savory blend of meats, "toasted" ravioli became one of the city's top appetizers. It's still made from scratch at Charlie Gitto's. * A chef at Oldani's is also credited for inventing this dish. But we like the story of the happy accident. (from Southern Living)

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Restaurant  Mon-Thu 5pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm; Sun 4pm-9pm Bar  Daily 4pm-Close


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"ducksmjb"
more than a month ago

I had high expectations for this restaurant after hearing so many good things and it fell very short. The food was alright but certainly not any better than most places on The Hill, and the service was rude. I very much felt that because the group I was dining with was a younger set (early 20's) they felt we weren't going to tip. Our waiter was not attentive however all of the other patrons were treated to the best service from everyone while we were ignored. I really do not have a problem paying top dollar for good food and service but since the food was alright and the service bad this place is VERY overpriced.

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"lb17032"
more than a month ago

Charlie Gitto's is the best restaurant I have ever experienced. The atmosphere is quiet and classy, the staff is both knowledgeable and attentive. You are warmly greeted at the door and you begin to feel "special" immediately. I had the braised pork shank with pot roasted vegetables accompanied by a wilted beet salad with walnut vinegrette. Fantastico! You will not be disappointed.

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