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The wood-roasted chicken at this Clayton neighborhood restaurant arrives with rapini and an immaculate jus, nowhere to hide and nothing to prove. Louie is the kind of Italian-leaning spot where the room feels luxurious without feeling stiff, and the seasonal pastas and pizzas do quiet, confident work. A 2026 James Beard nominee for Outstanding Hospitality, it draws regulars who treat it like a standing reservation with old friends.
The awards strongest first
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Nominee · Outstanding Hospitality
- Eater The 38 Best Restaurants in St. Louis, Missouri
- St. Louis Magazine Best restaurants in St. Louis
- The Infatuation The Best Restaurants in St. Louis
One number, weighted & current 85
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Wood-roasted chicken
“But no dish sums up this popular spot better than the wood-roasted chicken: It’s simple, with no gimmicks to hide behind, just the bird, a few rapini, and an immaculate chicken jus.”
Eater -
Crispy cauliflower fritto
“Start with the crispy cauliflower fritto with dill aioli and the prosciutto plate”
The Infatuation -
Roast chicken
“get their roast chicken, one of the finest you’ll ever have”
The Infatuation
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