Lorenzo's Trattoria

Northern Italian Cuisine on The Hill! Chef Brad Burns coined the Mozart of Meatballs, the Beethoven of Breadsticks, the Sultan of Steak, Papa of Pasta, and the Duke of Dessert. Lorenzo's on the Hill in St. Louis is a Northern Italian cuisine standout. The diverse menu, accommodating various tastes and dietary needs, ensures a fantastic culinary experience. From the exquisite shrimp scampi to the flavorful shrimp risotto, each dish was flavorful and beautifully presented. Despite our fullness, the tempting dessert options were unfortunately left unexplored. Perhaps a reason to go back. Check them out!

The food here is excellent. We got the arancini and goat cheese ravioli to share and those were flavourful and tasty! I got their specialty "surf and turf' which was a rib eye steak with grilled shrimp on top with asparagus and potatoes on the side. I've never had potatoes like they made it, they were so interesting looking and tasted different from potatoes I've had before, very good though! The steak was the highlight, very tender, cooked perfectly medium, and enough seasoning to bring out the taste of the steak. The asparagus were good too! I loved how homey the restaurant felt and the waiters were all so nice and patient and kind. Everything was served promptly.

Had a reservation for 25 on Friday night before Christmas. Lorenzo's has always been a good dining experience for me so I wanted to share with others in my party that had not been before. I have to say that everything was on point, from the time we walked in directly to our table till our introduction to our server (yes we had one server for our group). This young lady was amazing from drinks, to appetizers, to entrees. Nothing but praise for the couple hours that we were there. Everyone had accolades for the meal and evening. I had the Braised Ossobuco, which was very tender and the risotto was equally delicious. I highly suggest Lorenzo's as they do offer items that are not at other St. Louis Hill restaurants.

Nestled in The Hill in St. Louis, Lorenzo’s Trattoria distinguishes itself with its Northern Italian fare that carries a contemporary touch, setting it apart from the traditional offerings of the region. Its classy and laid-back atmosphere creates a versatile dining environment, perfect for a business dinner or a family meal. However, despite its refined setting and reasonable prices, my experience was a mixed bag, earning it a 3-star rating on my scale. Service at Lorenzo's was prompt. Our server ensured our drink and food orders were delivered in a timely manner. However, the briskness of the service gave an unintended impression of rushing through the meal, leaving a desire for a more relaxed pace that would match the restaurant's elegant ambiance. The food, while promising in description, was unfortunately overshadowed by its excessive saltiness. We started with a trio of appetizers - the Grilled Shrimp Scampi, Goat Cheese Ravioli, and Crispy Calamari. The Grilled Shrimp Scampi, served with white beans, arugula, roasted peppers, and lemon aioli, was nicely done but was too salty. The house-made Goat Cheese Ravioli, served in a tomato-basil, pancetta broth, suffered a similar fate, with the salt overpowering the delicate balance of flavors. The Crispy Calamari, served with zucchini strips and a tomato-saffron vinaigrette on a bed of sautéed spinach, was also excessively salty, diminishing the taste of the tender calamari and the complex vinaigrette. For the main course, I opted for the Seafood Risotto, a dish comprising shrimp, calamari, and scallops in a mushroom ragù. The other members of my party ordered the Grilled Beef Tenderloin Medallions, served with garlic whipped potatoes and asparagus in a mushroom red wine reduction. The risotto was a highlight, cooked to perfection and filled with a generous helping of seafood. However, the same issue of saltiness persisted. The Grilled Beef Tenderloin Medallions were cooked well, but the excessive saltiness again masked the dish's inherent flavors. In conclusion, Lorenzo’s Trattoria has the potential to be a great dining experience, with its classy ambiance, a menu that promises a modern take on traditional Italian cuisine, and efficient service. However, the heavy-handed use of salt in the dishes we tried detracted from the overall experience. A lighter touch would allow the quality of the ingredients and the skills of the chef to truly shine.

This was our first visit to Lorenzo's, and it was amazing. With eight in our party, and each ordering a different entrée, I'd say we sampled a good selection of their menu and EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS. The waitstaff were spot on. They answered all of our questions thoroughly and made recommendations when we asked. Great experience. Highly recommend Lorenzo's Trattoria.