Café Napoli

4.8

2285 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Romantic

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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Private dining

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 2,285 people are saying

Café Napoli reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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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Loved For

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Café Napoli is a beloved dining destination in St. Louis, celebrated for its "fantastic food" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the "wonderful ambiance," with options for indoor and outdoor seating. Highlights include the Chilean Sea Bass and veal chop. Patrons often praise the attentive staff, ensuring a memorable experience.

2,285 Reviews

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Andrew
St. Louis1 review
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good. Veal chop was tender, but way past medium rare. I feel nickled and dimed when when I have to pay $2.50 for soda water when I spent $600 including tip for 3. Enjoyed $150 bottle of wine.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Portland2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An amazing dining experience! We loved the Chilean sea bass and the filet with lobster risotto! The bread pudding and gelato for dessert were incredible too! Best meal we’ve had in a long time!
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William VIP
St. Louis21 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Cafe Napoli always delivers. They serve the best veal saltimbocca in the city.
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MattB
St. Louis2 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Seating was to close and the ambient volume was to loud.
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Eryn
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ya fabulous bartenders, great food, awesome atmosphere
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Tracey
St. Louis2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. We had a business meeting and Napoli was a perfect location
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Brady
St. Louis1 review
4.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Could have used a live piano. It was my birthday and we were asked if we would like to add some ice cream to the cake that was brought to the dinner. We were charged 10 dollars a bowl for a single scoop of ice cream. It came as a big shock when the bill arrived.
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Natalie
St. Louis1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time visiting. It was amazing! The food was fantastic, the wait staff were there before you knew you needed something! I can’t recommend it enough!
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Betty VIP
St. Louis67 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service from Kevin, excellent food for my birthday celebration
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Lawrence M VIP
St. Louis15 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, a great meal in a wonderful restaurant.
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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 2285 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 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

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About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Bar Napoli Wine Cellar

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Napoli Reserve

Pompeii

Custom inquiry

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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