Dominic and Jackie Galati purchased Dominic's on the Hill in 1971 and moved in above the restaurant. Within two years, Dominic began winning national awards and has continued to do so for the last 40 years. This is an exceptional restaurant with fine Italian cuisine, professional, friendly service, & an extensive wine list. Dominic oversees the kitchen,and the menu includes fresh seafood, veal, tenderloin, lamb, and many other choices. The restaurant has a Florentine atmosphere, with low lighting, white tablecloths, & classic oil paintings. Dominic's has been honored by DIRONA, 2001 Restaurant Hall of Fame, 1999 International Award of Excellence, The Epicurean Award & was voted one of the two best Italian Restaurants in the country by Conde Nast Traveller.
The second floor of the restaurant is available for private parties of 15-65. Please call for details. Smaller parties up to 18 people can be accommodated downstairs as well as larger parties up to 150.
Additional information
Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Continental
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dinner
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Catering is available. Please call 314-771-1632 for more information.
Private party facilities
Dominic's on the Hill is ideal for business functions, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, anniversary parties, graduation parties, and small wedding dinners. The elegent and intimate Sopra Room on the private second floor is complete with separate bathrooms, full bar, and plasma TV. The main restaurant has two semi-private rooms which can seat 18 people. The whole restaurant can also be reserved for up to 150 people. Private dining menus range in price depending on your budget and wants. Wine can also be ordered exclusively for your event. A deposit is required to hold the space for your private event. Call for more information.
Valet parking on weekends. Street parking also available every night.
Entertainment
Background music.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Menu
Appetizer
Tenderloin Carpaccio$13.50
Scottish Smoked Salmon$12.50
Steak Alla Tartara$13.50
Artichoke with Shrimp and Spinach$9.50
Oysters Rockefeller$12.50
Mussles in White Wine and Fresh Tomato$12.50
Calamari Fritti$12.50
Snails with Artichokes$12.50
Shrimp All'Italiana$12.50
Cannelloni Alla Romana$8.00
Eggplant Alla Parmigiana$8.00
Caponata of Eggplant$7.50
Grilled Peppers, Mozzarella & Anchovies$9.00
Antipasto Italiano$12.00
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms & Salsiccia$11.00
Soup of the Day$6.00
Pasta
Pappardelle Alla Bolognese$23.00
Tortellini Alla Fiorentina$23.00
Capellini Primavera$21.00
Ravioli Di Ricotta Alla Marinara$18.00
Linguine with Fresh Clams$25.00
Rigatoni Amatriciana$22.00
Risotto with Lobster$32.00
Farfalle Al Salmone$24.00
Penne Alla Carbonara$21.00
Linguine con Pesce$29.00
Insalata
Dominic's$7.00
Spinach, Avacado, Roquefort and Bacon$8.25
Fresh Tomato, Mozzarella and Anchovies$7.25
Caesar$7.75
Pesce
Scampi Alla Griglia$27.00
Lobster Alla Gusta$39.00
Lobster Picante$39.00
Salmon with Shrimp Sauce$27.00
Zuppa Di Pesce$29.00
Sea Scallops with Dill Sauce$28.00
Dover Sole Almondine$39.00
Pollo
Breast of Chicken Alla Parmigiano$24.00
Breast of Chicken Alla Romana$24.00
Breast of Chicken Marsala$24.00
Breast of Chicken Spiedino$24.00
Vitello
Veal Al Limone with Capers & Mushrooms$29.00
Veal Osso Buco with Risotto$39.00
Veal with Fontina and Mushrooms$29.00
Veal T-Bone Chop with Wild Mushroom Sauce$39.00
Veal Milanese with Spinach$29.00
Veal Crema with Artichokes$29.00
Carne
Beef Tenderloin Spiedino Wild Rice$27.00
Sirloin alla Siciliana$38.00
Beef Tenderloin Rossini$37.00
Rack of Lamb$39.00
Double Pork Chop with Caramelized Onions$31.00
Contorni
Spinach$7.00
Escarol$7.00
Asparagus$7.00
What 1,120 people are saying
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
4.8Ambience
4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
St. Louis
Best Ambiance
St. Louis
Romantic
St. Louis
Good for special occasions
Downtown
Best Overall
Downtown
Best Food
Downtown
Best Service
Downtown
Best Ambiance
Downtown
Best Value
Downtown
Great for fine wines
Downtown
Romantic
Downtown
Good for special occasions
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dominic's on the Hill offers an exceptional dining experience with "terrific" food and "unparalleled" service. Guests rave about the "authentic" Italian cuisine and "old school ambience." The restaurant is "highly recommended" for special occasions due to its "outstanding" attention to detail and "friendly" staff, making it a "must" visit in St. Louis.
1,120 Reviews
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Kristine
St. Louis
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Everything was great. Noise is high when sitting next to two other tables with two people each. You can't have conversation because you only hear their conversations going on. Other then that, it was a great experience. Just not able to have our own conversations due to being so close and others listening or being over powered with conversations a foot next to us.
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Joyce
VIP
St. Louis
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 2
Ambience 5
Food & ambiance were wonderful. Service was just average . Waiter didn’t even ask if we wanted coffee or dessert.
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Garry
VIP
St. Louis
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
A wonderful romantic restaurant with outstanding food and service. A true treasure for the Hill and St Louis.
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Linda
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Love table side service. Zuppa was our favorite course.
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Peter
St. Louis
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We have been lucky enough to eat Italian food at restaurants around the world, including many in Italy. Dominic's is up there with the very best of those. A bonus is the personal service that Dominic himself provides (including the singing!)
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Cheryl
VIP
St. Louis
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Perfect restaurant for us and a friend. We had our wedding reception here 25 years ago. It is the best! Love to see Dominic’s and today, his daughter. We look forward to many more years of a great experience.
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F . Sessions
St. Louis
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great food and service! Dominic’s On The Hill is terrific.
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Kevin
VIP
St. Louis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We had a fantastic experience at Dominic’s.
Josh took great care of us. It was nice to see Dominic, Gina & Joe as well.
10/10 recommend for the best old school Italian food in St. Louis
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Roland
St. Louis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered from appetizer to dessert, plus drinks! Dominic's is always top-of-the-line in food, service and ambience. We also enjoy chatting with Dominic each time we visit.
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Judith
VIP
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We arrived, a party of 7, 3 adults and 4 children 7 and under. They were absolutely wonderful. The food was delicious and the service incomparable Excellent restaurant
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FAQs
Dominic's on the Hill is rated 4.8 stars by 1120 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Catering is available. Please call 314-771-1632 for more information.
Private party facilities
Dominic's on the Hill is ideal for business functions, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, anniversary parties, graduation parties, and small wedding dinners. The elegent and intimate Sopra Room on the private second floor is complete with separate bathrooms, full bar, and plasma TV. The main restaurant has two semi-private rooms which can seat 18 people. The whole restaurant can also be reserved for up to 150 people. Private dining menus range in price depending on your budget and wants. Wine can also be ordered exclusively for your event. A deposit is required to hold the space for your private event. Call for more information.
