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Café Napoli, Clayton, MO

Café Napoli

4.8
4.8
2230 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 22 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for outdoor dining
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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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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Menu

Raw Bar

  • Seafood Platter$42.00

    oysters / lobster / shrimp -serves 2

    • 1/2 dozen oysters$24.00

      raw

      • Shrimp Cocktail$6.00

        per piece

        • lobster cocktail - mrkt

          remoulade, cocktail sauce 4-5oz

          Appetizer

          • 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

                                                                          Last updated: July 20, 2024

                                                                          What 2,230 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

                                                                            Hot spot

                                                                          • St. Louis

                                                                            Italian

                                                                          • 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

                                                                            Lively

                                                                          • Midtown

                                                                            Most Booked

                                                                          Review summary

                                                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                          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

                                                                          1. Briana

                                                                            St. Louis

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            Dined 2 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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                                                                          2. john

                                                                            St. Louis

                                                                            7 reviews

                                                                            vip
                                                                            5.0

                                                                            7 reviews

                                                                            Dined 2 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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                                                                          3. Jay

                                                                            St. Louis

                                                                            28 reviews

                                                                            vip
                                                                            5.0

                                                                            28 reviews

                                                                            Dined 3 days ago

                                                                            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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                                                                          4. Cheryl

                                                                            St. Louis

                                                                            39 reviews

                                                                            vip
                                                                            5.0

                                                                            39 reviews

                                                                            Dined 5 days ago

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            ALWAYS superb customer service and delightful food!

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                                                                          5. Tim

                                                                            St. Louis

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            Dined 7 days ago

                                                                            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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                                                                          6. 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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                                                                          7. 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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                                                                          8. Steven

                                                                            St. Louis

                                                                            64 reviews

                                                                            vip
                                                                            5.0

                                                                            64 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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                                                                          9. 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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                                                                          10. 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 2230 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                          Make a reservation

                                                                          2 people
                                                                          8:30 PM
                                                                          Booked 22 times today

                                                                          Order delivery or takeout

                                                                          Google Map for Café Napoli

                                                                          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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