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.

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]

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!