Casa Don Alfonso

atmosphere was amazing with open kitchen. some food items were really good while others were a bit blend. We were all vegeterian good stuff - bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, stuffed pepper. ok stuff- cocktails, pizza not so good - don alfonso red sauce pasta.

You seriously cannot beat the patio on a nice day at this restaurant!! The service is attentive, the food is delicious and the drinks are phenomenal! Take a friend or 2, and do yourself a favor, go sit on the patio for happy hour!

The food was… interesting. Our table started with the farmer’s board which was decent. Not a wife variety, but tasty nonetheless. I had the chicken with eggplant which I regretted. It was very…wet and Overall pretty bland. Another ordered the deep fried calamari which was good, but extremely salty. The dip definitely helped and was delicious. Someone else ordered what I believe was stuffed calamari. It was very herby and had a somewhat crab cake filling. No one was very impressive but possibly we ordered the wrong entrees to our taste. Desert was great! We ordered the tiramisu, lava cake, and a berry custard dish. Definitely the highlight of the meal! This was our first time at Casa Don Alfonso and I don’t not recommend it, but I’m not telling my friends about it either.

Our first time we had an epic experience, this time was not up to par. It sure helps to know someone. We sat at the bar for lunch on Valentine's Day. We were one of only two couples to be seated, so it wasn't busy initially. After dropping off my fiancé, I parked the car and felt we would not get the 5 star service we expected. The garage is $6 for 0-3 hrs, so I parked at a meter. We were immediately offered bread with a nice saucer of olive oil, which I usually like with pepper and parmesan added. We asked for gluten free bread which they fresh baked on request and was very nice. The fancy pepper shakers don't work though or were empty. I had to get up to reach and grind my own pepper which I'm sure offended the absent bar server. He was too busy petting the dog at the bar couches, 15 ft away, not sure that is legal? We ordered the soup and asked for another spoon, but never received one. I never received a napkin or silverware until I ordered my sandwich. I got my food but wasn't offered fresh ground pepper for my salad either, once again grinding myself. The bar wasn't that busy, and most ordered soup or a sandwich. It was drafty with the hotel entry just off the bar, not the best design. The bathroom was being serviced at that time as well and the maid cart was left in the entryway for awhile. We enjoyed our food, but for the price, it wasn't worth it for the experience. We even asked about theolive oil, which they sell, last time we received small complimentary bottles. You would think they would have done something extra for the Holiday, but it felt we had to beg just for the basic service. Probably won't return.

Perfection in every way. Love is found here in every serving giving and kind server and presenter.

We typically don’t eat at the hotel restaurant where we are staying, but we decided to stay in the hotel because of weather. So glad we did! This is definitely a place for people watching. We were 45 min early for our reservation and the host was very accommodating. We decided to sit at the bar and picked a far off spot with views of the full restaurant. We had a great time watching a variety of people come and go. Pre-dinner cocktails were perfectly executed. We weren’t too hungry, so each ordered a soup and shared the Burrata Pizza. Even though the meal was simple, it was exceptionally executed. Wait staff was busy, but attentive when flagged down. Great vibes and wonderful food, can’t go wrong.

Food, Service and Atmosphere all amazing! The place is beautifully decorated, the tables are spread out and you do not feel crowded which also makes it easy to hear people at your table. The kitchen is open and you can se everything. If you are interested they even have a few seats at a counter overlooking the kitchen. They have spared no expense on the decor, plateware or making the kitchen beautiful and what I think would be a dream to cook in. I wish they would offer cooking classes during the day a few times a year as that would be so cool. Great cocktail and wine list which we enjoyed and we had a variety of dishes including the special Lobster Gnocchi which had an amazing taste and texture only wish the chunks of lobster were just a little bigger. The pea soup was wonderful as was the pizza.

We had high expectations for this place, but overall, the experience didn’t quite deliver. The setting is elegant, and the menu reads beautifully—but for a place of this caliber, the execution fell short. Service was just okay, and while nothing was outright bad, it simply didn’t live up to the price point or reputation. With so many exceptional restaurants in the city, it’s hard to justify the splurge here. We may return, but next time with more measured expectations. With that being said, the lemoncello is fantastic!

Being in Clayton, there is no free parking. Inviting and elegant space with comfy seating. We made reservations for their Brunch. Service was excellent and the staff were friendly. There was plenty of variety n but I expected a few more options. Perhaps I was just not a fan of the two specials they had (duck lo mein and an Italian seafood soup). Black coffee was complimentary but it was 8 to 10 dollars for a mocha or latte. I did like the variety of sweets and desserts. The charcuterie area was a nice touch, but could be improved with a cracker or bread selection although I could have overlooked it.

Visited Casa to try out their happy hour and the much-hyped spritz tower. Unfortunately, we missed the patio happy hour window--it had ended and the outdoor space was too cold. Luckily, we were still able to get the happy hour pricing indoors. The spritzes looked fun but tasted a bit watered down. I've never been a huge fan of Casa overall--the food tends to be underwhelming and slightly overpriced. The space itself is beautiful, but in my opinion, the ambiance doesn't quite make up for what's lacking in the food. The service was really great, though!

Extremely fancy and quite expensive, Casa Don Alfonso is in the Ritz-Carlton hotel. My colleagues chose it because they were staying in that hotel and didn't want to go too far. I knew it was going to be a spendy meal from the moment we walked in. Beautifully decorated and warmly welcomed, the hostess did check to see if we had a reservation which we did not. No worries, a bigger table was available and in fact, the restaurant remained 3/4ths empty on this cold Midwest evening. Appetizers are $20 and up. Main courses run from $30 and up. You could do some real damage here and we did not. Four baskets of their fabulous bread were consumed with tap water for most. I chose the meatballs (they have a fancy Italian name on the menu) and they were delicious. Three medium sized pieces, in a marinara and cream sauce. inside, beautifully stuffed and cooked perfectly. Are those pine nuts? Yes, those are pine nuts. We opted to skip dessert. Our meal landed at $250 plus tip which included one round of drinks, no starters and no desserts. They have valet parking, there is some limited street parking and the hotel has a parking deck but it's on the far side of the building. [Review 28 of 2025 - 408 in Missouri - 23600 overall]

Have very mixed reviews of Casa. The bar is amazing- would recommend anyone get a drink at the bar because it's stunning. The whole restaurant is stunning really. We had dinner here (larger group) and the food came Out very late and was cold- our whole meal ended up being comped which was very appreciated and makes me think the kitchen was just having an off night. On another occasion, we had high tea and everything was beautiful and tasty. Definitely a more expensive restaurant in St. Louis but it's so beautiful so worth it for a special event.

Such a great spot. Huge restaurant and bar area and a lively and bright ambiance. You can sit at the bar and watch your food being made and all of the staff are wearing the chef hats and outfits- love it. Have come here for a few different birthdays and always have a great time. The espresso martini is delicious and they have a number of other really good drinks like their limoncello and aperol spritzes. Their pizza is made in their ovens and it's always fantastic. The octopus app is delicious. The meatballs have pine nuts in it to give it some texture- I am not a huge fan, but others may be. The lasagna is good too. You can't go wrong with any of it! For dessert, their tiramisu is fantastic and so is their affogato. I do wish they made birthdays more special- I mentioned it in our online reservation and then again to our waitress both times and nothing was done for either birthday we celebrated here. Kind of a bummer. This is the only reason I knocked off a star- I would expect a restaurant this great to at least provide a dessert for birthdays or jazz up a plate. Overall experience was great- we will be back!

Went back to Casa Don Alfonso last night. Thank you to Greg Gerber for inviting us back. The Parmesan cheese wheel pasta was fantastic. We had lovely service from Rosmery, Tim and Sebastian. I've forgotten who made our pasta but he was great and explained how he was making the pasta. It is very rich, delicious and topped with truffles. It's a stunning restaurant and has a beautiful outdoor eating area. Will be back to try brunch! Thank you again Casa Don Alfonso! Highly recommend!

Absolutely the best aesthetic brunch in St. Louis city! The design and vibe here are like none other! Brunch cocktails were excellent! Brunch buffet was delicious! Service was very good. Make a resy and go! They do have a bar as well

I finally tried Casa don Alfonso recently with some friends. We went to try the holiday cocktail tree, and WOW it did not disappoint it is a set list of 4 drinks and the tree comes with 2 of each. They were well balanced drinks, we loved all of them and we each had a different favorite. The pasta is house made and delicious but it is rather small serving sizes, leaving plenty of room for dessert. We got the Apple Pizza dessert to split and were pleasantly surprised by it. It was a full size pizza! It was delicious, highly recommend. Service is very polite and helpful but they are a little slower and don't come by often. It was a little bit of a wait to get our bills after we asked but it was a good experience overall.

Food was well priced for the location. Portions are lite but tasty. Drinks were average and did take a while to receive. Decent meal but nothing outstanding.

The atmosphere is really nice and the wine was lovely, this miss was essentially all of the food aside from the salad and dessert. Quite possibly the worst pasta I have ever eaten, and the steak was severely overcooked. I would guess that majority of their business is hotel guests and not locals returning.

Took my daughter to brunch at Casa Don Alfonso. We loved the seafood bar!!! Oysters were fantastic. The prepared food was mediocre and I would have expected much better from the restaurant at the Ritz. It would be better to do a few things really well than everything mediocre. Perhaps they are seasoning for the masses. Just doesn't interest me. The service was good but no spoons for the soup or our coffee. Just kind of disappointing for a high end restaurant. Lovely setting.

I've had better service at a Chili's. We wanted to order dessert but since service was nonexistent we didn't. I got the meatballs which were fine, I've made better meatballs myself at home and my partner got the catch of the day which he liked. Also, the chairs to the tables are so low it's so hard to actually eat. They should be cocktail chairs only- not for dining.

I randomly popped in after work on a Saturday at lunch for a quick bite and drinks with colleagues. I had the veggie panini with arugula salad. It was flavorful and well worth the $20. But the booze, ouch, booze prices are insane. And of course no menu with pricing. I had a $17 mimosa the size of a small shot. No biggie. Then I asked for a glass of Sauvignon blanc, a box, and the check. Thank god she brought the check before the wine. I thought she mistakenly charged me for a bottle. Nope. $29.99 for a glass of wine. And I'm sure it would've been teeny tiny. I asked to cancel the wine and of course still tipped accordingly to price. Service was good. Lesson learned

It was my first time checking out Casa Don Alfonso so I had trouble finding the restaurant. The restaurant is located inside the Ritz Carlton so you need to go to the hotel lobby before getting to the restaurant. The open kitchen is really beautiful and the highlight of the restaurant. The atmosphere felt really fancy. We had advanced reservation so we got seated immediately. I would suggest that do you the same to avoid waiting for a table. We went on a Wednesday and it was rather busy. We ordered 1 appetizer, the Tuna Tartare, 1 Calzone, 1 Lasagna and 1 Veal. The Calzone was my favorite. It was so fluffy and smoky. I enjoyed the Tuna Tartare but it wasn't anything too special. Same goes for the Lasagna and the Veal. I did like the texture of the Lasagna a lot. The noodles felt fresh and soft. It was cooked just to my liking. The veal was a little dry. I wouldn't recommend ordering it. Overall, I'm glad I gave this restaurant a try. I think it's a good place to celebrate special occasions with your loved ones. I notified them that it was my anniversary and they gave me a cute note and some little treats, which I appreciate. However, food is just okay compared to the price. I felt like the quality wasn't worth it.

The food was... interesting. Our table started with the farmer's board which was decent. Not a wife variety, but tasty nonetheless. I had the chicken with eggplant which I regretted. It was very...wet and Overall pretty bland. Another ordered the deep fried calamari which was good, but extremely salty. The dip definitely helped and was delicious. Someone else ordered what I believe was stuffed calamari. It was very herby and had a somewhat crab cake filling. No one was very impressive but possibly we ordered the wrong entrees to our taste. Desert was great! We ordered the tiramisu, lava cake, and a berry custard dish. Definitely the highlight of the meal! This was our first time at Casa Don Alfonso and I don't not recommend it, but I'm not telling my friends about it either.

This place lost its charm. Used to be hard to get a reservation and always popping. But this time there was nobody there, still slow service. They forgot my pasta but comped dessert. Pizza was good. Not sure if we would come back again.

Torn between 3 & 4 stars but I think for the price they are not delivering. The service was phenomenal the atmosphere is nice but the food was sort of all over the place. Loved the pizza but I felt the calamari was not the best. We split ziti and branzino special again branzino was impeccable the ziti was almost inedible to me - kind of sour no spice. Also for being Italian I was hoping for more pastas.... Not much there. Side note I did have their breakfast buffet one time and that was unbelievable. Go for breakfast. Splurge and make that your only meal of the day

The food was amazing. The service is top notch. Juan did an amazing job with our group and made Natalie's birthday special. You could not ask for better ambiance. It is one of those places you walk in, look around, and your heart smiles. Highly recommend!

The food is good overall but not what I expected, ingredients are very fresh but the flavor doesn't work with me, the pea soup is very interesting never had anything like that before. Love the salmon and eggs. The sausage has an aftertaste that I didn't like but the service is amazing the staff are super friendly! I would recommend ordering their normal menu than their brunch buffet. Environment is great!

Such a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere! The drinks were amazing. I loved that they had blue cheese olives for dirty martinis. We celebrated a friends birthday dinner there and overall really enjoyed. They were able to accommodate a reservation of 10 as which which can sometimes be difficult. My only cons were that you have to pay a deposit for reservations (which I understand but can be frustrating for things like the crazy horrible snow we've been getting which can alter plans last minute for everyone and cause massive shutdowns of roadways) and that checks for parties of 6 or more cannot be split. Again, minor things, but food was fab and the environment was great for a group!

Crushed that their sister restaurant was closed for renovations while I was in Sorrento this summer but Home in St. Louis is better anyway! Casa Don Alfonso is a culinary journey from St. Louis to the Sorrento Coast, showcasing generations of Italian traditions and flavors. Renowned restaurateur Mario Iaccarino brings the essence of his family's Michelin-starred restaurant to a relaxed setting....With fresh handmade pastas, Neapolitan pizzas, signature cocktails, and an extensive Italian wine selection.

Came in for the Brunch di Lusso and was very underwhelmed. The ambiance was nice for brunch with the music and light and bright dining space, but the food was just ok. For the price point and the location, would expect higher quality offerings. The seafood bar was great but found just about everything that was cooked to be on the bland side. I've heard that the a la carte offerings are better than the brunch buffet but I am not sure I will be back.

Let me start off by saying, you really feel like you're being pampered here. My boyfriend took me to Casa Don Alfonso for a date and honestly, the ambience makes the trip worth it in itself. I loved looking into the kitchen, watching the chefs work, and admiring the copper accents of the cookware and the walls themselves. We got valet ($10), my coat was taken from me right away, and our server was very kind and attentive to our questions. In terms of food, I'd say they really excel in one thing: the bread. Everything else was good, don't get me wrong, but it was the bread in each of the dishes that really stood out to me. A few of the dishes fell short in other areas, and I sometimes felt like the flavor pairings/ratios or textures weren't quite right. But for the Ritz, and with the atmosphere there, it's something you can overlook for a nice dinner. Here's what we tried: Burrata Caprese Salad: 9/10 - The pizza bread was what really shined here. It's soft, doughy, and yet nutty and flavorful. I loved it, and paired with the creamy burrata and the zingy pesto, it was a great bite. A good sized app for two! Quattro Formaggi Pizza: 7.9/10 - I really loved the crust here. It tasted and felt like it was straight from Italy (and I've been!). I do think that the cheese/topping was too creamy/thin though, because it was hard for us to eat the pizza without it falling apart everywhere. I also thing they could've added a bit of citrus or something fresh besides the arugula to balance out just how insanely rich this 'za is. Potato Gnocchi Spheres: 7/10 - These are good, as the flavors are very classic. You get your ricotta, your marinara, and your pasta. I do wish there was a bit more contrast of texture, as it was all soft/mushy, but flavor-wise, I found it really comforting. This is a small-ish portion of 3 medium sized spheres. Italian Gelato: 5/10 - Ugh I really wish I could rate this better. I actually LOVED the Hazelnut gelato, as it had actual hazelnuts in it (bonus for texture!) and the flavor was rich and smooth. The dark chocolate gelato was a big let down, though. It was grainy/icy, and was ridiculously bitter in a way that doesn't even make sense for dark chocolate. We ended up leaving it untouched. Dark Chocolate "Vesuvio": 7.7/10 - I really loved the chocolate outside of the lava cake, and it was very molten inside. I'm not sure how I feel about the addition of the cherry flavor and the whole cherries, but that might be because I'm a huge chocolate enthusiast (and perhaps a purist?). The vanilla ice cream on the side was also a perfect pairing to the chocolatey dessert.

Casa Don Alfonso is located inside the The Ritz-Carlton and opened since 2021. The restaurant is GORGEOUS! It's so brightly lit that it feels like you're walking into a movie set. The whole setup is elegant from the glass leaves hanging from the ceiling to the big plush comfortable chairs. Service was outstanding and they even left a card and cookie at the table for our birthday celebration. Pasta dishes were good. Complimentary bread was buttery and very tasty with all the herbs. Burrata Caprese Salad $28 - Delicious, I still like the one from Louie's more Grandma's Ziti $27 Rigatoni Alla Siciliana $26 Chocolate Neapolitan Delizia $13 Neapolitan cannolo $15 Valet parking is not complimentary with patronage to the restaurant and cost $8, the parking garage next door is $4 for 3 hours. .|\---/| | o_o | .\_^_/..2023

The atmosphere was absolutely adorable, perfect for a girls' night out or date night. I came here with some girlfriends for Galentines and we shared everything. We went with the Salsiccia pizza and subbed broccoli with arugula. The pastas were just okay as those came out lukewarm/cold. We had the braised beef ravioli and classica lasagna. The service was fantastic. The food was a bit of a letdown but the vibes and drinks made up for it. Maybe we'll give it another shot!

After hearing so much about Casa Don Alfonso, I decided to come here for my birthday. First of all, parking is super hard to find during week day so I can only imagine it's harder during weekend. They do have valet as the restaurant is located in the Ritz Carlton hotel. I made a reservation in advance and waited about 10-15 mins until seated. I requested to sit at the chefs table to watch ... not knowing that there are two areas - one just make pizzas and the other side do everything else. I didn't mind sitting near the pizza window but no one asked if I wanted to sit on the other side... so that was a bummer. I ordered a wine flight and it was rather reasonably priced and you can get taste 3 different wines they offer. For appetizer, the Tuna Tartare is really good. Although there's not enough breads come with the dish, there were complimentary breads when we first seated. My husband ordered the Meatballs. The portion is rather small... for what it costs. It tasted ok. I ordered the GRANDMA'S ZITI. The pasta cooked Al dente so it's a little hard for my liking but the waiter did mention all pastas are cooked like that when I ordered. The flavor was ok ... not as great as what I was expecting to be honest. Wasn't sure if we just ordered the wrong dishes and the seating put me off in the beginning ... but I do think it's a little very underwhelmed.

Myself and a friend made a reservation for dinner last night at 7:30 PM. When we arrived, we were told that our table was not ready and add a seat at the bar. The bartenders were kind, but obviously very busy. Additionally, because the kitchen is open-concept, you hear everything that goes on. It felt like being in an episode of The Bear-, but not in a good way. Lots of yelling coming from the kitchen that made them seem overwhelmed with the dinner service. Around 8 PM, we ordered a burrata appetizer with the bartender after explaining that we were still waiting for our table. This took about 20 minutes to make it to our table. The flavor of this overall was underwhelming. As we were approaching an hour to be seated, we checked again on the status of our table because no one from the hostess stand was giving any updates. We were told that it would be three minutes. After an additional 10 minutes, we decided to take our business elsewhere. The bartender again was very accommodating in the way that he could be. He went and spoke to the manager at the hostess stand, and our salad and one cocktail were comped. While this was a nice gesture, it felt extremely inappropriate that no one from the hostess stand nor a manager ever checked in on us or gave us any updates during our hour wait time. The point of a reservation is so you know you are guaranteed seating in a. Timely fashion. Luckily, 801 across the street was open and more than accommodating to a walk in at 8:35pm. Our dinner there was lovely- service was great. I would not go back to try Alfonso again after this experience. It was made clear that they did not care for my business.

This was my first time here and I am in love. The brunch was fantastic. Any and everything you want is available and delicious! They had a lady violinist and vocalist that blew my mind. She made the ambiance even better. The staff were kind, accommodating and the perfect example of what service should be. We tried everything. Everyone should treat themselves to this experience at least once. I will be back. I forgot to take more pictures I was having so much fun.

Located inside the Ritz Carlton in Clayton! There are not a lot of Breakfast buffets that I know of in St. Louis, so definitely was excited to check this place out. We made reservations for Saturday morning at 8:30am and it was pretty empty, so we got to dig in before everyone else got there. More than the food, you will have a better time if you GO FOR THE ATMOSPHERE and the EXPERIENCE! You're paying a lot more for what it really is. The buffet is about $30, but you're most likely going to get something with caffeine or alcohol, which will be around $50+/person. Food was alright! The eggs benedict could've used more hollandaise sauce and more meat. All the pastries we had were dry. It was also either too sweet or too bland. Surprised they didn't have any type of soup or quiche. The only food item that was worth my money was probably the "smoked salmon'. I ordered their vanilla latte and it looked pretty cool! It either came with a biscotti or cookie, too. Service was phenomenal. Bathrooms were clean and fancy. Interior decoration and lights will make your eyes sparkle. Seats were comfy. Great place to hang out with friends while eating. Definitely recommend checking it out at least once!

Just delightful. From the beautiful dining room to the enormous and tasty buffet to the incredible service, this was just a delightful and delicious experience. And it was an experience. The room is just beautiful. Light and roomy without being cold. The leafy art installation in the coffered ceiling is just the right elegance with the copper ceiling over the pizza kitchen. It's all just lovely and comfortable. The food also doesn't disappoint. There really is something for everyone here and it's a very European diverse offering. The teen got waffles that were light and fluffy and fresh. The egg-salad toast was light and fresh. The small bites of yogurt and fruit were the perfect combination. I suggest using the smaller plate and going back for different options. That way you won't feel like you're eating too much. Now, for service, there wasn't one person in the room that didn't check on us through the meal, either at the table or at the buffet. Josie had a great smile when she seated us and Taylor took it from there. Pleasant and engaging without being fake. She really made the experience enjoyable. This would be a very special experience for a shower or special breakfast/brunch.

I had high expectations for dinner as I have seen great reviews and heard from friends that it was amazing. I went for their Valentines Dinner with a wine pairing. We booked reservations in advance and still had a 2 hour wait. The organization of dinner was a total disaster. We had so many different employees coming over to us to serve. They missed the wine pairing on several courses. They never once introduced the wine or how it pairs with the dish. Food was average at best, and the steak was overcooked. Overall super disappointing experience, most likely will not return.

The aesthetics are in point for the restaurant being in the ritz carlton, but the food left something to be desired. Had the tagliatelle and it was delicious if not a bit salty, and the amount was decent given the price point. The grilled octopus is something I would advise against, towards the thin end of the tentacle the char went through and through and tasted like charcoal. I understand that the char makes the dish, but it was to the extent of inedibility. The bread on the other hand was amazing. Had a slight wait for service, but it was reasonable considering I came at a busy time with a large party. I wouldn't come again.

Italian culinary artistry, specifically of the pizza kind is what you'll find here. We were fortunate enough to be seated at the exhibition pizza counter and observed Chef Juan work his magic with Neapolitan pizza. The toppings were beautifully executed. Fire roasted tomatoes, prosciutto, fresh arugula, Parmesan flakes, black truffle, all on a dough that has been perfectly proofed and fired. Paired with a tomato bisque soup with fresh aromatic herbs served table side and you gave the trappings of a fantastic evening. Our waiter, Andrew, ensured everything was above our expectations - courses perfectly timed and attentive yet unobtrusive. A fantastic evening here in St. Louis.

The shrimp was too cooked and the dish too salty overall. The pasta itself was well made and had nice bite to it. The pizza was good but pretty average. Again a bit too salty for me. I love EVOO and could taste that it's good stuff. I asked the waiter where they get their oil and ended up having a pretty long and pleasant discussion with him. Overall, a lot of hype, a bit overpriced, average food, nice atmosphere. Probably not going to be back.

This was our second time eating here and it did not disappoint. What an amazing meal. Everything was delicious. My favorite is probably the buretta salad with pizza bread it was just so fresh and outstanding. The service was excellent and a special shout out to the host for his kindness. He made the perfect welcome to the place.

This place had been recommended to us by so many of our friends, and other Yelp users, so we finally tried it out for my birthday. To put it short, it didn't disappoint. About the Service- from the moment we walked in everyone was extremely nice, helpful, and welcoming. Our server was very knowledgeable on the menu and he even brought the Somalia out to help us pick a bottle of wine. I asked so many questions on the menu and he also helped me pick the Shrimp Tagliatelle based on what I told him I liked. About the Ambiance- the restaurant itself is so beautiful. I would say everyone in the restaurant was dressed nice in dresses, nice pants and nice shirts, etc. I would recommend stepping it up from your usual jeans and a T-shirt when planning your visit. The restaurant was lively, but not too loud or overbearing. Perfect setting for a date night! About the food- I got the Shrimp Tagliatelle and my fiancé got the Rigatoni and we were both very satisfied and impressed with our food. It was flavorful and fresh and I would definitely order both of these dishes again. The menu probably isn't what you first think "Italian food". Instead of Italian food like you would find on the hill, it is more Mediterranean inspired. Overall- my favorite thing about the restaurant was the actual restaurant itself because as I said it was BEAUTIFUL. They also gave me a macaroon and a birthday card which was such a nice touch for my birthday reservation. I would recommend this to any and everyone! Can't wait to go back.

First time here and it was fabulous! Beautifully decorated for the holidays! Reminded me of my days working in NYC during Christmas! We had the Christmas tree of drinks which was so much fun! From the superb staff, to the meal presentations to the exceptional cuisine, top notch from start to finish

The space is gorgeous. Maybe I should stop there. The food was average. Oh, and the bread was delicious. The tomato soup was so thick it tasted like tomato sauce, but I'm sure some people like that. The basic pasta was nothing special - lots of thick tomato sauce (maybe like the soup!). The side broccolini was too raw to even cut with a steak knife and was partly cold to the touch. The side salmon was plain, but maybe as a side that's what it's supposed to be? I forgot to mention that the comfy chairs are so low it was hard to actually gracefully eat and the plates aren't flat which adds to a reaching and cutting challenge. Never been to a restaurant where I needed a booster seat! Maybe brunch is a better choice or just an upscale drink at the bar. Service was good, but when the wait staff mentions something else on the menu after eat, that could be a sign. Yes, the space is gorgeous.

The food was impeccable, but the experience was subpar. My husband booked a reservation multiple weeks in advance, but we were seated at the casual dining tables by the hostess stand. My husband even talked to the general manager and asked to be moved to the dining room, but we were told that wasn't an option. This was very disappointing for a restaurant we were really looking forward to trying. We were seated at a low table that could barely fit all of our food and drinks comfortably. My husband is 6'1" and lacked adequate space for his legs. We even noticed the table next to us asked to have their couch moved/adjusted due to dissatisfaction. Because we weren't seated in the dining room, we had a bartender as a waiter. We were not giving a welcome speech, explanation about the menu and history of the restaurant. During dinner, we noticed there was a coat check. We were not offered this service when we checked in. We are overall disappointed in a restaurant that was supposed to have great customer service.

I don't really write reviews because I am a lazy human. I took my husband here for his birthday this past Saturday. Out waiter was wonderful. We started talking to the table next to us and was enjoying their company. We got our bill and I still had a 1/2 a glass of wine and was drinking on it and a host came and told my husband they have a 90 minute policy and basically told us we had to leave. I have never been asked to leave a restaurant. You let people enjoy their time at the table especially when they spend that much money on their food. I will not go back because of being asked to leave since we were there for 90 minutes. You do not ask your guest to leave because you have a 90 minute policy. There were plenty of open tables. I could see if we had been there for over 2 hours but 90 minutes? I have been at restaurants lots of times longer than that.

4 stars because the ambiance is great. The decor is lovely, and the service is spectacular. They will make you feel like a celebrity. However, this place doesn't earn 5 stars from me. Truthfully, I was expected to be pretty blown away. When they opened, it was so difficult to score a reservation, so I figured this place was St. Louis's next best Italian restaurant. After a nearly $200 dinner tab for 2, all I can say is we would have been better off at Pastaria, Capital Grille, Herbies--really any other downtown Clayton establishment. Like I said before, the service was great. From the hostess to the servers, everyone was delightful, and I would go back again just to be treated the way I was. They were so pleasant. But that's the Ritz for you! At a place like this, my favorite dish shouldn't have been the pizza. But it was! I ordered Grandma's Ziti because according to Yelp and my waitress, that is one of the most popular dishes. For $36, I would've rather had 2 of their pizzas. The ziti was too sweet for a pasta sauce, and honestly, I was over it after about 3 bites. I brought it home for the rest of my family to try my leftovers, and everyone was left dissatisfied. The lasagna was good, but again for the price tag, I've eaten good lasagna at Pastaria or Pasta House lol. Espresso martini wasn't anything to write home about, but the appearance was beautiful and the taste was good. However, undeserving of its high price tag. Gelato was delicious and a generous portion. This is a great restaurant for an occasion. The atmosphere is beautiful and the service is superb. I would sit at the bar here any day and have a few drinks (however expensive that tab may surmount to be). But, like I've said, the food didn't blow me away at all. Just the pizza. And this isn't the kind of restaurant you go to for the pizza! The menu wasn't as extensive as I would have liked it to be.

Casa Don Alfonso is located inside Ritz Carlton at dinner. This is a place I have been wanting to visit since it first opened. I made an excuse to celebrate my birthday over breakfast buffet there. Reservations is highly recommended. The seats fill up very quickly. The food quality and service exceeded my expectations. The price of the breakfast buffet is very reasonable ($33/person or $50/person for bottomless mimosa). It worths the splurge for special celebrations. I parked at the parking lot which costs $4 for the first 4 hours. I'd remember to do the valet next time which is free upon dining at Casa Don. Needless to say, I'd come back for sure. Perhaps to try lunch or dinner.

Food? You don't need food. Who needs food when get the best service. And by best service I mean wait for 25 minutes with no server. And then flag some down and wait another 5 with still no help. And all this with a lunch reservation. .... Such a wonderful experience

The food was good. Over priced but fresh. Nothing to write home about. We got breakfast but were a party larger than 6 so the waitress had no incentive to do her job and was ABSOLUTELY ATROCIOUS. The reason this isn't just one star is because of how fresh the fruit was. I feel like that merits something at least.

Casa don alfonso This place. Wow. We made reservations on the OpenTable app for a party of 5 at 7:45pm for dinner. We parked in the ritz Carlton parking garage. You can get to the restaurant by walking through the hotel from the parking garage. One member of our party was not able to make it, but we just let them know at the front desk and it was no problem at all. After showing us to our table, each person receives a small platter and they pour olive oil on it - it looks like sunny side up egg! Then they give you this little bag of bread as well. We went on December 8 and they were offering their holiday cocktail tree. It comes with 8 drinks - there are 2 of each of their 4 holiday cocktails. Every drink was so good. The tree was 150. We asked if we could substitute different drinks onto the tree and the answer was no. It's okay because the tree was adorable and the drinks turned out to be awesome. Then the entrees were fabulous. I got the Chicken Supreme. I have eaten a ton of chicken dishes in my life and I can say this was the best prepared chicken I have ever had. Juicy, tender...it was amazing. My boyfriend had the Polpette Napoletane (basically fancy meat balls) and they were delicious as well. Usually meatballs are a little crispy on the outside, but these were not. I also had an espresso martini. Exciting insider tip: they can put any image you want on the top of the martini or tiramisu!!!! Just tell the waiter and he will give you a number to text your image to!!!!! I got a picture of my dogs!!!! Also the tiramisu was really good. In the pictures we saw this border around the top of the dish and we thought it was like a paper rim that said casa don Alfonso on it.....it's chocolate. I can't wait to go back and get brunch or try their pizza :))))

I love the ambiance of Casa Don Alfonso it's a great place to gather with girlfriends. I had been here for dinner before and it was a really great experience. This time I had come for brunch to celebrate a friend's birthday. The food was good but I expected a larger buffet of offerings for the price point. The cocktails were fantastic I tried one of their bottled offerings. I will definitely be back again for a special occasion but will probably stick to dinner service.

Casa Don Alfonso is an incredible experience to go to in the Clayton area. The artwork inside is absolutely gorgeous and there's truly not a bad seat in the restaurant. You can see the entire kitchen from the dining area and it's truly a treat being able to watch the chefs prepare the food. The actual meal is always second to none. You can't go wrong on the menu, but if you're unsure, serving staff is extremely knowledgeable.

The best thing about this Brunch was the Service and the Atmosphere. Beautiful space inside the Ritz Carlton and a great use of the space and seating options. If you're looking for something that feels upscale, this is the place. The food and beverage doesn't live up to the price. Sunday Brunch offers a buffet option with various fruits, parfaits, charcuterie, MTO Omelet station, various Meats and breads. The food I had (chicken sausage, bacon, potatoes, short ribs w/polenta, Omelet) was good, but it wasn't great. Overall, the experience was enjoyable.

First time coming here and wow. This was easily one of my best dining experiences in St Louis We found free street parking because it was the weekend. We also had a reservation which I would recommend because they were busy. The interior was beautifully decorated with an open kitchen. The tables were not too close to others which I appreciated. Our server was extremely knowledgeable and made the experience fantastic. He shared the restaurant's history and was attentive during the whole meal. The fresh lettuce salad was great to share with the table and their bread was SO good! I ordered the broccolini gnocchi and it was delicious. It was flavorful and melted in my mouth. The cocktails were top notch and the dessert was so tasty!! This restaurant is on the pricey side but worth it every now and then!