Fratelli's Ristorante

2061 Zumbehl Rd, St Charles, MO 63303, United States
+1 636-949-9005
$$$ Italian restaurant
(1799 Reviews)

Fratelli's Ristorante is a full-service Italian restaurant nestled along Zumbehl Road in St. Charles, offering a classic dining experience that leans heavily on hearty, comforting Italian fare. The space itself strikes a balance between cozy and spacious — you won’t feel squished even on busy nights, and requests for booths are often honored, making it a comfortable spot for both couples and families.

The atmosphere combines the warmth of a traditional Italian ristorante with a touch of neighborhood casualness. It’s the kind of place where the staff pays genuine attention to diners, creating a welcoming vibe without feeling overly formal. Service often feels like a team effort, friendly but efficient, contributing to a relaxed evening whether you’re there for a quiet dinner or a group meal.

Menu-wise, Fratelli’s shines with well-known regional dishes that locals appreciate for their generous portions and authentic flavors. Standouts often include their toasted ravioli, a St. Louis staple served with a rich, flavorful sauce, and richer pasta options like Rigatoni Carbonara and Fettuccine Alfredo. If you’re looking for something classic but substantial, dishes like Chicken Parmesan or Eggplant Parmigiana fit the bill, while the Fried Zucchini and Calamari Fritti work well as shareable starters. Their hand-rolled meatballs and creamy tortellini alla panna also highlight the kitchen’s take on comforting Italian specialties.

Fratelli’s is especially suited for those who appreciate classic Italian cooking without the fuss — expect generous servings and that old-school Italian feel, with large spoons for your pasta and hearty sauces. The dining room’s size means it gets lively on weekends and peak times, so a bit of a wait might be typical, but it doesn’t feel cramped or rushed once seated.

This place attracts a mix of locals who know the regional Italian traditions and visitors wanting a straightforward, satisfying Italian meal beyond the more touristy parts of town. The house salad dressing is a small detail that regularly earns praise and illustrates the kitchen’s attention to scratch-made touches. Weeknights or earlier evenings might offer a slightly quieter experience, especially if you’re hoping to snag a booth and settle in for an unhurried meal.

Highlights
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Serves great dessert
Has great wine list
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves organic dishes
Serves spirits
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Best for
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Tuesday

11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Wednesday

11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Thursday

11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Friday

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday

04:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Sunday

04:00 PM - 09:00 PM

1799 Reviews
Lenny Saucier

30 Dec 2025

When you think of St Louis itilian, you think of the hill. I was skeptical going to a stipend center. The team up front was very nice and there was so much attention given to us at the table. The food was great. I had the chicken marsala, but I could have chosen so much more.... and get the house salad. That dressing was amazing

Audrey Williams

28 Dec 2025

This was our second time at fratellis and we love this place! My partner loves Italian and this is the best place we’ve had out here. Both times our waiters were so kind & friendly and the other staff we interacted with were all really sweet as well. The atmosphere is very cozy and both times they gave us a booth upon request, they have the best toasted ravioli ever and their sauce is so good. I also love the pizza there. Only restaurant we’ve been to in the past three years that we’ve actually loved enough to return to & felt worth the cost <3

Doug Ehlers

21 Nov 2025

Very good Italian food , roomy not stacked up on top of each other. Service was above and beyond, a group effort by servers to help . Very clean and not loud

Lea Cioci

24 Oct 2025

True Italian cooking, even a large spoon with pasta. Generous portions. Tastes Sooo good Sorry, dishes were Tutto Mare!

Anna

18 Oct 2025

Yummy and huge servings! The restaurant does get pretty packed, we waited 45 minutes but it was worth it

Jadzia Lonborg

02 Oct 2025

The place was great! The food was amazing and i just had a great time eating here with my parents on our vacation. Very pleased. Thank you to the employees of Fratelli’s!

Alton Moreland

22 Sep 2025

Great vibe and great pasta! Recommend reservations on the weekend because it gets busy. Pizza for the kids worked well for my wife and I to try somewhere new! Service was a little slow but not bad for a Saturday night. Only three beers on draft but the Amber Bock was delicious!

Keith Cova

15 Sep 2025

I am Italian and I’m an awesome cook so having good comments about an Italian restaurant is very hard for me to do. Don’t waste your time going to the Hill because this is one of my favorites and I only have two others the Chicken Madeaga and chicken Parmesan are the best. I would add more garlic to the white sauce. It definitely needs more if you’re planning on going there for dinner no matter what time our day of the week you better get reservations because the last time we went without reservations we waited for over two hours. Waiters, Waitresses and atmosphere is pretty nice. Most Italian restaurants are priced the same on their chicken dishes But the other restaurants you have to pay extra for a salad so you end up paying 10 or $15 more because you want to sell it and the food at the other restaurants is not good at this place. You can get chicken Parmesan with a side of pasta and a whole salad with the best house dressing I’ve ever eaten for $26. You cannot beat that anywhere, especially when they have the best food in town. Don’t waste your time going to the Hill. nothing on the Hill even compares.

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