| About: | Going to this Italian restaurant is like going to a photo museum of famous St. Louisians. All of the walls are practically covered by 8"x10" autographed photos of local celebrities. The restaurant lacks an Italian feel, but fits in with the downtown scheme as being a building preserved from the early 1900s. Charlie Gitto's chefs like to experiment with traditional Italian recipes. For example, they throw in vegetables like mushrooms and olives for extra flavor. Some of the dishes include Spaghetti, Lasagna, Chicken Picata and American food with an Italian flavor. Autographed photos of local celebrities adorn the walls. |
| Hours: | Mo to Th from 11:00am to 10:00pm,Fr to Sa from 11:00am to 11:00pm |
| Categories: | Banquet Rooms, Italian Restaurants, Continental Restaurants, Restaurants, American Restaurants |
| Payment: | Discover, American Express, MasterCard, Diners Club, Visa |
| Specialities: | Italian |
| Cuisine: | American, Italian |
| Reservations Policy: | Suggested |
| Other Contact Info: | Fax: 314 436 3024 Email: karengitto@charliegittosdowntown.com |
The 2009 Girl's Dinner was held at Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill' 5226 Shaw Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110. We had made reservations for a party of 15 ahead of time, but when we arrived at the location, they wanted us to sit in two different tables. Come On! As for the service, it was the worst service I have ever had to the point of embarrassment with my friends. We did not mind waiting for our meal, especially since it was on a Saturday night, but to have to request coffee 5 times and the staff did not bother to refill the cups. As a matter of fact, at one point, the waiter place a coffee cup in front of one of my guest and did not bother to fill it up until 5 minutes later. What a joke. One of my guest discovered a small bug in her cocktail drink. You would think that management would have done something to make up for the embarrassment. The steak was extremely over cooked. The only thing that saved the night was the company of my friends. Recommendation: Find another place.
My husband and I ate there on a recent weekend getaway. We happened across it looking for a place to eat on a Saturday night. It was nice to be able to get right in and enjoy such a tasty meal. The service was good. We had the baked penne and one of their sandwiches; both were excellent.
This restaurant is within walking distance of many of the hotels. It's worth trying out if you are in the area.
I can not speak about any dish but the one I eat. I recommend the Baked Penne. I really like it. I can't recommend anything else because I haven't tried anything else.