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Acero, St. Louis, MO

Acero

4.8
4.8
2279 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
Rustic Italian cuisine in the heart of Maplewood that features fresh ingredients from local farmers as well as an all Italian wine list.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 29 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (314) 644-1790

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Andy Hirstein

  • Private party contact

    Adam Gnau: (314) 644-1790

  • Neighborhood

    Maplewood

  • Cross street

    Southwest

  • Parking details

    Acero also shares the parking lot next door.

  • Additional

    BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 2,279 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • St. Louis

    Best Overall

  • St. Louis

    Best Food

  • St. Louis

    Best Service

  • St. Louis

    Great for fine wines

  • St. Louis

    Italian

  • Midtown

    Best Overall

  • Midtown

    Best Food

  • Midtown

    Best Service

  • Midtown

    Best Ambiance

  • Midtown

    Best Value

  • Midtown

    Innovative

  • Midtown

    Neighborhood gem

  • Midtown

    Great for fine wines

  • Midtown

    Romantic

  • Midtown

    Good for special occasions

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  1. BrianK

    St. Louis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I hosted a dinner for 6 people. We were seated at an excellent table with an outside view. The wine list was outstanding and led to much discussion among my guests. The menu is very diverse and each guest ordered something different. At the end of the evening, all had rave reviews. I think Acero is the best Italian Restuarant in the entire Region.
  2. PaulitaP

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The tasting menu is always a delightful way to sample a variety of delicious dishes. We love celebrating there. Our server even remembered us from a previous visit which was lovely. The Black Manhattan is super yummy. I had the Beet Salad, Ravioli (very buttery with bacon/lardon), Sea Scallops with a lovely crust and a flavorful aubergine relish of sorts, and the cheesecake with berry sauce -- all were very delicious.
  3. RobertG

    St. Louis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A personal favorite, and the food is consistently high quality and flavorful. The halibut last night (3/18) was exceptional.
  4. Kalyn

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic dinner, service, and ambiance! Felt super special, the menu was even personalized for our anniversary.
  5. HilaryS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We loved the menu and the waiter was well informed about wine and the art available for purchase on the walls. We ended up taking home a painting. We were so pleased with his wine suggestion. I had the egg ravioli and scallops. Both were very good.
  6. BrianB

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love Acero. It is my favorite in St. Louis. The tasting menu is the way to go and never disappoints. The staff is very helpful and attentive. The ambiance is great. It is a bit pricey, but wow is it good. I look forward to going back soon.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was fantastic! Food was delicious. Great night
  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Harris and the staff are incredibly talented. Everyone in our party had a great experience.
  9. EmmyEyes

    St. Louis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always phenomenal service and food. A gem in Saint Louis!
  10. RayB

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Very nice dining experience. Service was excellent. Waiter was very knowledgeable on menu. Only complaint is that they offer a 4 course meal but then have a lot of adds for various options. Think they should increase the cost and eliminate the adds. All in all a very nice Italian restaurant.
  11. Irish

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated our daughters bdays.we had a wonderful waiter,Harris, who was friendly, very knowledgeable about food and wine pairings and made it a very memorable evening. Food was delicious and perfect portion sizes
  12. Oliver

    St. Louis

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Acero is just the best!!! We again celebrated our anniversary at Acero. Harris and the entire crew made the evening feel very special. It is truly "our place", and I think that we will be celebrating there each March for years to come! The food, service and atmosphere were all just perfect!! Acero was the site of our first dinner date ever, and three years later, it is still so special for us. Thank you all for a truly special evening . . . yet again.
  13. CWEfoodie

    St. Louis

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    What a delightful dining experience! Our 4 top did the 4 course tasting menu with some tweaks. Everything was delicious! Service was spot on. Thank you for a lovely evening!
  14. LittleBitFoodie

    St. Louis

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First time eating here. Some of the best Italian, and food in general, we’ve had in St. Louis. Worth every penny! We had the tasting menu. Mixed greens salad and gnocco fritto were both amazing. The vinaigrette on the salad like nothing I’ve ever had, delicious! The ravioli and tagliatelle for the pasta course. Both excellent! Had the scallops and NY strip for entrees. The scallops may be the best I’ve ever had, and you could cut the steak with a butter knife. Our server was Jessie and he was perfect! We are ready to go back!
  15. pattym

    St. Louis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious home made pasta. Tomato bisque was outstanding.
  16. HAclayton

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ordered the 4-course tasting menu. Everything was excellent.
  17. leonardg

    St. Louis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious as always. We love sitting at the bar and enjoying the good food in a bit more casual way.
  18. RichardB

    St. Louis

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    very nice pretty noisy hard to hear ny wife speaking
  19. TonyC

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing meal. The tasting menu is the way to go! Harris made the evening great!
  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great food, nice atmosphere. All around very good experience. Will return.
  21. Elel

    St. Louis

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service as usual.
  22. Traveljunkie

    St. Louis

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to Acero for our Anniversary. It was wonderful! The service was great and the food was delicious! We opted for the wine pairing to go with our courses, and they were great too. We’ll definitely return!
  23. JaniceM

    St. Louis

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We've been here a number of times and like the unique menu. Bradford was a knowledgeable server and very attentive to our enjoyment. We loved the 4 course tasting menu, especially the black ink fettuccine seafood pasta course. Only negative is that there isn't much ambience. We were in the back room, and it could use some better decor. Otherwise, we left very happy.
  24. EKC1

    St. Louis

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Excellent food and service!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Honestly so impressed by this place. The food was INSANELY GOOD, service was awesome, really cool spot, vibes were immaculate. And the price was great for a 4-course meal. 10/10 would recommend
  26. EvanM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, friendly service. 10/10 dining experience every time. I would recommend the scallops! Worth every penny.
  27. LeslieH

    St. Louis

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is always perfect and the staff is friendly. The restaurant is perfect for date night.
  28. TylerR

    St. Louis

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall1food5service5ambience3
    I was disappointed with the communication . I booked for Valentine's Day well in advance, and at the time, it was not listed as a set menu experience on open table. I was contacted 5 days before my reservation and told that they needed a credit card to hold my reservation, and that is how I found out about the change. I spoke to JC on the phone, and he told me, and I quote: "If you dont like it, we can cancel your reservation. We have 160 people trying to get reservations." I found this to be incredibly rude. The only option I was left with was to keep the reservation for the tasting menu that wasn't disclosed at the time of booking, or try to find another restaurant 5 days before Valentine's Day. This situation was completely mishandled, and that is a shame because aside from the first contact with JC, it was fine.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience. 4 course pris fixe menu for Valentines Day. Higher price than I expected from web site but we will definitely return.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jerry was an amazing waiter. Food was fantastic.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service
  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just amazing. From start to finish it was superb.
  33. LucindaM

    St. Louis

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just right in so many ways: size, ambiance, service, and of course menu. St Louis, never mind Maplewood, is lucky to have this restaurant.
  34. BobbyK

    St. Louis

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Over the years, one of our favorite restaurants in St. Louis.
  35. PeterB

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and excellent service, do yourself a favor and make sure to get the wine pairing with the tasting menu.
  36. JoAnneL

    St. Louis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great experience — loved the four course option!
  37. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Acero is our favorite place in STL. Always 5 stars! Thank you JC for top notch service as always!
  38. SarahS

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was next level. You know that scene in Ratatouille where the food critic was transported back to his childhood from the food, that happened when I ate this tomato on toast dish with burrata. It was like eating the best tomato soup and grilled cheese. We had the tasting menu with the wine pairings and it was an incredible experience. Highly recommended!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous meal - not sure how this amazing place is still unknown to so many people in STL?!
  40. MOSki

    St. Louis

    30 reviews

    2.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    We’ve been to Acero about 10 times in the course of the last several years. Up until this visit, we have always had an outstanding experience…excellent, inventive food and amazing service. We love the tasting menu. We selected Acero this time as a special place to celebrate a friend’s promotion. It was a first visit for our friends and I’m guessing they won’t repeat as Acero did not live up to the expectations we set. While the off-menu burrata appetizer was delicious as promised, the Raviolo was cold inside, a steak was not cooked as ordered and had to be returned, the lamb was overcooked and our server whom we’ve had before and thought was outstanding seemed quite busy and slow to check in on drinks and food after it was delivered by a different confused and cranky staff member. We will think twice about our next visit sadly.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Acero offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (314) 644-1790.

Acero is rated 4.8 stars by 2279 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 29 times today
Google Map for Acero

7266 Manchester Road, St. Louis, MO 63143

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Southwest

  • Neighborhood

    Maplewood

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Acero also shares the parking lot next door.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Andy Hirstein

  • Additional

    BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

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