Café Napoli

4.8

2231 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining
Good for business meals

Café Napoli is a family owned restaurant, established in 1989 by Tony and Kathy Pietoso. Quickly becoming a success, they moved the small basement restaurant to a larger location at the corner of Forsyth and Bemiston in the heart of Clayton. In 2003, sons Ande and Kye expanded their family restaurant by adding Bar Napoli, a swank cocktail lounge. A few years later, Napoli Reserve was added onto Bar Napoli allowing for private event space and an additional bar and lounge for the weekends. After years of a flourishing business, Kathy and Tony decided to take their ventures West to Town and Country where they opened their second location, Napoli2, managed by Ande. Kye has taken the reigns from his father and is now the front man for the 8,000 square foot establishment in Clayton. Café Napoli and Bar Napoli have recently undergone a face lift inside and out. Inside the kitchen, Executive Chef from Napoli2 Jon Berger was recently added to the team, bringing fresh ideas and innovation to the regional Italian specialties.

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Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Unspecified
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(314) 863-5731
Website
https://www.napolistl.com/cafe-napoli?y_source=1_MjI1MDQxOTctODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jon Berger
Catering
Cafe Napoli offers catering options for large groups. Please call or email for more information.
Private party facilities
We offer private dining areas of 8 to 200 people. Perfect for holiday parties, birthdays, corporate meetings, pharmaceutical events, rehearsal dinners, happy hours, anniversary parties, reunions, and more. All of our private spaces are either AV ready or capable.
Private party contact
Kelly O'Leary, Event Coordinator: (888) 653-0766

Location
7754 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105
Neighborhood
Clayton
Cross street
Bemiston Ave.
Parking details
DINNER- $8 Valet provided by Clayton Valet
Entertainment
Music on Friday and Saturday nights in Bar Napoli.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Calamari Fritti$14.00
tomato sauce / sriracha aioli
Antipasti Di Formaggi$21.00
cheeses of the day, cured meats, dried fruit
Toasted Ravioli$12.00
beef, marinara
Smoked Cured Salmon$15.00
grilled bread, mascarpone, onion, capers, evoo
Eggplant Parmigiana$12.00
tomato, mozzarella, parmigiano cheese
Prime Beef Carpaccio$20.00
arugula, reggiano, smoked paprika aioli, red onion, capers, evoo
Calamari Saporitti$16.00
sherry, tomato sauce, lemon
Arancini$14.00
chef's choice
Meatballs$14.00
tomato sauce, mozzarella

Soup / Salad

Cioppino
- 10
- 13
Zuppa Del Giorno
- 10
- 13
Bella Napoli$14.00
mixed greens, hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, onion, parmigiana
Caesar$12.00
romaine, mozzarella, parmigiano, croutons
Wedge$15.00
egg, bacon, tomato, bleu cheese, balsamic
Stack$15.00
local tomatoes, burrata, roasted bell peppers, fried eggplant, basil evoo, balsamic
Caprese$14.00
local tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, balsamic
Lobster Caprese$25.00
tomatoes, burrata, white balsamic, olive oil, basil

Pasta

Truffle Burrata Ravioli$24.00
tomato sauce, arugula
Penne Vodka$24.00
smoked salmon, peas, onion, dill, tomato cream
Linguine Bolognese$24.00
meat sauce, cream (meatball +3)
Linguine Salsiccia$24.00
spicy sausage, fresno chili, fresh herbs, garlic, evoo
Linguine Mare Monti$30.00
shrimp, clams, tomato, mushroom, garlic, evoo
Farfalle Genovese$24.00
white wine, pesto, cream (chicken +4 / shrimp +8)
Linguine Abruzzo$33.00
shrimp, scallops, sundried tomato, garlic, evoo
Linguine Aglio E Olio$20.00
toasted onion, black pepper, garlic, evoo

Chicken / Veal

Marsala
bell peppers, mushroom, onion, tomato
- chicken$27.00
- veal$32.00
Piccata
mushroom, white wine, lemon
- chicken$27.00
- veal$32.00
Parmigiana
breadcrumbs, tomato, mozzarella, parmigiana (add eggplant +4)
- chicken$27.00
- veal$32.00
Saltimbocca
fontinella, white wine, sage
- chicken$27.00
- veal$32.00
Milanese
breadcrumbs, arugula, parmigiana, tomato, evoo
- chicken$28.00
- veal$33.00
Calves Liver Venezian$30.00
sweet and sour, onion

Usda Prime Steak

16 Ounce New York Strip
- mkt
16 Ounce Delmonico Ribeye
- mkt
16 Ounce Bone-In Filet
- mkt
8 Ounce Filet Mignon
- mkt
At Your Request$5.00
port wine cream, house steak, vino rosso, pointe reyes bleu, bearnaise

House Specialty

Provimi Veal Chop
vino rosso / saltimbocca
- mkt

Seafood

Shrimp Scampi$35.00
breadcrumbs, lemon, capers, evoo
Salmon$38.00
dijon cream
Chilean Seabass
spinach, lemon caper sauce
- mkt
Scallops
mushroom, tomato, basil, white wine, extra virgin olive oil butter garlic
- mkt

Family Style

Lobster Risotto$42.00
cold water lobster, asparagus, shiitake
White Truffle Oil Fries$14.00
sriracha aioli, horseradish aioli
Rigatoni Carbonara$24.00
applewood smoked bacon, onion, kalamata, white wine, cream
Rigatoni Bolognese$24.00
meat sauce, cream
Basil Jalapeño Corn$16.00
cream, parmigiana

What 2,231 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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St. Louis
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Best Overall
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Hot spot
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Great for fine wines
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Great for outdoor dining
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Review summary

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Café Napoli is a top choice in St. Louis, offering "delicious food" and "outstanding service." With a warm, inviting ambiance perfect for special occasions, it excels in Italian cuisine, including seafood. Diners frequently praise the attentive staff and elegant presentation, making it a "memorable dining experience."

2,231 Reviews

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Briana
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonder experience all around. Service, food and atmosphere was perfect. Highly recommend.
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john
St. Louis
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, service and atmosphere was outstanding. We were celebrating my mom's birthday and had a wonderful evening! Thank you to the entire team at Cafe Napoli! They always do a great job!!!
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Jay
St. Louis
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, perfect preparation of our meals, great service, never rushed and a constant reminder why we always return.
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Cheryl
St. Louis
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
ALWAYS superb customer service and delightful food!
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Tim
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great location with outstanding ambience and service- food is fantastic.
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edward
St. Louis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My experience was excellent,I had a very pleasant time with my wife on our 21st anniversary
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Shelley
St. Louis
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat at the bar and the wait staff were all amazing!
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Steven
St. Louis
65 reviews
vip
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Spenser did an awesome job taking care of her every need. He’s got a great personality very friendly and great service. The food was great as usual.
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Brian
Washington DC
52 reviews
vip
4.0
52 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant was walking distance to my hotel, and I liked it well enough to eat there a second time during my stay in STL. Our server Kevin was terrific. He was congenial and efficient. He knew his menu well. He refilled beverages regularly and checked on us periodically. The manager stopped by to see if we were enjoying ourselves. Since we dined late, they weren’t interested in turning the table over and allowed my friend and I to linger over coffee. The ceilings are low, so the noise level is high, despite clear efforts to muffle noise from the design— plush upholstery and heavy wall hangings and art. One might even call it romantic. Of the food, I call your attention to the “stack” appetizer. It was fantastic. Sweet cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, whipped goat cheese and thin slivers of lightly breaded and fried eggplant. I ordered it both nights I was there. Writing a few days after my visit, I must admit that I don’t even remember what I ordered for my main course. The stack salad is nonetheless worth the trip.
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Brian
Washington DC
52 reviews
vip
4.0
52 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fine. Service was superb. Brian, our waitron was professional and engaging. The manager stopped by to make sure we enjoyed our meal, which we did. The star of our table was the starter course I had— a stacked caprese plate that had been tarted up with thinly sliced and fried filets of eggplant and carmelized roasted peppers. I highly recommend that dish.
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FAQs

Café Napoli offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (314) 863-5731.

Café Napoli is rated 4.8 stars by 2231 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

7754 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105

Additional information

Cross street
Bemiston Ave.
Neighborhood
Clayton
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
DINNER- $8 Valet provided by Clayton Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jon Berger
Entertainment
Music on Friday and Saturday nights in Bar Napoli.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.napolistl.com/cafe-napoli?y_source=1_MjI1MDQxOTctODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Phone number
(314) 863-5731
Catering
Cafe Napoli offers catering options for large groups. Please call or email for more information.
Private party facilities
We offer private dining areas of 8 to 200 people. Perfect for holiday parties, birthdays, corporate meetings, pharmaceutical events, rehearsal dinners, happy hours, anniversary parties, reunions, and more. All of our private spaces are either AV ready or capable.
Private party contact
Kelly O'Leary, Event Coordinator: (888) 653-0766

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Café Napoli

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

98 St. Louis Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Caprese

Lobster Caprese

Calamari Saporitti

Raw Bar

Seafood Platter$42.00

1/2 dozen oysters$24.00

Shrimp Cocktail$6.00

lobster cocktail - mrkt

Appetizer

Calamari Fritti$14.00

Antipasti Di Formaggi$21.00

Toasted Ravioli$12.00

Smoked Cured Salmon$15.00

Eggplant Parmigiana$12.00

Prime Beef Carpaccio$20.00

Calamari Saporitti$16.00

Arancini$14.00

Meatballs$14.00

Soup / Salad

Cioppino

Zuppa Del Giorno

Bella Napoli$14.00

Caesar$12.00

Wedge$15.00

Stack$15.00

Caprese$14.00

Lobster Caprese$25.00

Pasta

Truffle Burrata Ravioli$24.00

Penne Vodka$24.00

Linguine Bolognese$24.00

Linguine Salsiccia$24.00

Linguine Mare Monti$30.00

Farfalle Genovese$24.00

Linguine Abruzzo$33.00

Linguine Aglio E Olio$20.00

Chicken / Veal

Marsala

Piccata

Parmigiana

Saltimbocca

Milanese

Calves Liver Venezian$30.00

Usda Prime Steak

16 Ounce New York Strip

16 Ounce Delmonico Ribeye

16 Ounce Bone-In Filet

8 Ounce Filet Mignon

At Your Request$5.00

House Specialty

Provimi Veal Chop

Seafood

Shrimp Scampi$35.00

Salmon$38.00

Chilean Seabass

Scallops

Family Style

Lobster Risotto$42.00

White Truffle Oil Fries$14.00

Rigatoni Carbonara$24.00

Rigatoni Bolognese$24.00

Basil Jalapeño Corn$16.00

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