Really great waiters, delicious wine, and I adored my caprese salad, my tiramisu left something to be desired and had coffee grounds on top which gave it an unpleasant grainy texture, but otherwise everything was lovely
Vegan Restaurant
Gilardi's
· $$$$ · springfield · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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Really great waiters, delicious wine, and I adored my caprese salad, my tiramisu left something to be desired and had coffee grounds on top which gave it an unpleasant grainy texture, but otherwise everything was lovely
The best Italian restaurant in Missouri. Better than anywhere on The Hill in St. Louis. A true hidden gem that serves up perfection in every dish they bring you.
The best Italian restaurant in Missouri. Better than anywhere on The Hill in St. Louis. A true hidden gem that serves up perfection in every dish they bring you.
This has been my favorite restaurant since my first visit. The food is phenomenal in all aspects from the plating and portions to the taste. Having dined at multiple Michelin star restaurants it amazes me they haven’t received one yet. The atmosphere is unlike any other from the moment you drive in feeling like you found a hidden restaurant meant for only those who have been invited. The staff accommodates that feeling to with their knowledge and presentation. The beautiful scene outside the building is perfect for pictures and to just kick back and relax after the food. The beauty of the gardens surrounding the property translates to the food as well. This is the only restaurant I would ever say is perfect with its consistency with every visit being as good as the last no matter how busy. The owner James and his staff always greet us with a big smile and welcome. The skills of the kitchen are nothing to be overlooked either. Though it caters an Italian menu there skills are far broader than that. With requests being an option ahead of time I utilized it was not let that that’s for sure. The inside of the restaurant is very homie and well decorated and lit. Table placement is just right for comfort. I have never had to wait to be seated from reservations. Time from order to presentation is average but nothing to complain about. The staff are attentive, quick, intelligent, and very personable. The prices are actually quite the steal especially when comparing to other high end restaurants. And last but not least the drinks are exceptional. I would recommend everyone try at least one special they offer. There menu options I recommend are -Pesto Limonata -Gilardis Pasta -specialty shank dish -Tiramisu And the drinks I recommend are the old fashion and the limoncello sidecar