Charlie Gitto's on the Hill

Charlie Gitto's on the Hill Charlie Gitto’s On the Hill is a landmark for fine Italian dining in St. Louis. At a Charlie Gitto’s restaurant, guests are number one. Louis, Mo.
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From the moment they arrive at our casually elegant establishments, we present warm, attentive and personalized service. Always on-hand is a professionally-trained sommelier to help diners perfectly complement their meal with a bottle from our w**e list, which literally features hundreds of selections. While Italian/Sicilian preparations have made Charlie Gitto’s a name known coast-to-coast, our menu also presents an array of signature steaks, veal, seafood, pizzas, salads, appetizers and desserts, such as homemade gelato and Italian cookies. For more than 30 years, Charlie Gitto’s On the Hill has been a landmark for fine Italian dining in The Hill neighborhood of St. Opened by Charlie Gitto Jr. at 5226 Shaw Ave. in 1981, the restaurant still operates today at its original location. Toasted ravioli is a signature St. Louis dish – and its birthplace is the kitchen of Charlie Gitto’s On the Hill when in 1947 a chef at Angelo’s (the name of the restaurant at that time) accidentally dropped a ravioli in hot oil instead of water. In 2004, Charlie Gitto Jr. opened a second location At Hollywood Casino in Maryland Heights, Mo. Most recently, he introduced his iconic Italian fare to his hometown of Chesterfield, Mo. in a fourth location, From the Hill.

There is a lot that happens between the pan and the plate. Heat, timing, texture, seasoning, and years of knowing exactl...
09/28/2026

There is a lot that happens between the pan and the plate. Heat, timing, texture, seasoning, and years of knowing exactly when a dish is ready. At Charlie Gitto’s, that knowledge is part of the recipe.

Some of the most meaningful holiday moments happen over a beautifully prepared meal. Charlie Gitto’s catering brings our...
09/26/2026

Some of the most meaningful holiday moments happen over a beautifully prepared meal. Charlie Gitto’s catering brings our kitchen to your celebration with time honored Italian recipes, generous dishes made for gathering, and the warmth that has defined our restaurant for generations.

Reserve your catering early for the season ahead.

09/24/2026

From rich chocolate and velvety cream to delicate pastry and classic Italian favorites, Charlie Gitto’s dessert menu has something for every sweet tooth. The hardest part is deciding which one makes it to the table.

The food brings you in. The people make you feel at home. The atmosphere gives you a reason to linger. And after generat...
09/22/2026

The food brings you in. The people make you feel at home. The atmosphere gives you a reason to linger. And after generations of shared meals, celebrations, conversations, and familiar faces, the legacy of Charlie Gitto’s lives in everyone who has walked through our doors.

Our Sweet Italian Vinaigrette has been dressing Charlie Gitto’s salads for years. Now, you can take a bottle home with y...
09/20/2026

Our Sweet Italian Vinaigrette has been dressing Charlie Gitto’s salads for years. Now, you can take a bottle home with you.

09/19/2026

Tonight at Charlie Gitto’s. Meet us for a cocktail, then stay for dinner.

Cannelloni. Meat-filled tubular noodles baked in a tomato and cream sauce.
09/15/2026

Cannelloni.

Meat-filled tubular noodles baked in a tomato and cream sauce.

A table steeped in history. An atmosphere that invites you to linger. A tradition that has belonged to St. Louis for gen...
09/14/2026

A table steeped in history. An atmosphere that invites you to linger. A tradition that has belonged to St. Louis for generations.

Some traditions are best served at the table.
09/12/2026

Some traditions are best served at the table.

09/10/2026

The lights go down, the w**e is poured, and the evening takes its time. This is dinner at Charlie Gitto’s.

Address

5226 Shaw Avenue
St. Louis, MO
63110

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 9pm
Tuesday 5pm - 9pm
Wednesday 5pm - 9pm
Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 5pm - 10pm
Saturday 5pm - 10pm
Sunday 4pm - 9pm

Telephone

+13147728898

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