Café Napoli

4.8

2247 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Neighborhood gem

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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Additional information

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 2,247 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

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St. Louis
Best Ambiance
St. Louis
Hot spot
Midtown
Best Overall
Midtown
Best Food
Midtown
Best Service
Midtown
Best Ambiance
Midtown
Best Value
Midtown
Hot spot
Midtown
Great for fine wines
Midtown
Great for outdoor dining
Midtown
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Café Napoli delivers a "wonderful dining experience" with its exquisite Italian cuisine and attentive service. Guests praise the warm, inviting atmosphere, ideal for special occasions or casual gatherings. "Outstanding service" and "delicious food" are consistent themes, making it a go-to spot for celebrating with friends or enjoying a memorable evening.

2,247 Reviews

P
Patty
Minneapolis
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Justin was awesome giving us time to figure out our order with my 90 year old mom. She thoroughly enjoyed the experience which has not happened in awhile. Happy Holidays!
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rick
VIP
St. Louis
157 reviews
5.0
157 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a special occasion at any Cafe Naploli! Veal chop a real treat. Excellent well paced meal.
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Leonard
VIP
St. Louis
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service excellent from the moment we walked in to our our departure
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G
GWEN
Naples
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant and enjoyable atmosphere, highly recommend.
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Pat
Charleston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Both Fabulous Food & Service! I highly recommend it!
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J
Joe
Atlantic City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend! Excellent meal & service was top notch!
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Lulu
VIP
St. Louis
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tyler was our server and attentive. It was a joyful holiday celebration.
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Connie
St. Louis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and services. Everyone enjoyed the ambience. Reminded them of restaurants in New York.
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Danielle
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, drinks, and service could not have been better!
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Shane
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This really is a lovely, wonderful restaurant. The ambiance is perfect. It was such a lovely dining experience. The food was delicious. The Marsala was a little too bell pepper-y for my personal preference, but overall, everyone enjoyed their meals very much. Service was top notch.
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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 2247 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 28 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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Make a reservation

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