It’s cold out there, but plenty of St. Louis restaurants offer respite. Keep scrolling to see some of our favorite cozy (dimly lit) spots in town.
Credit: photo courtesy of MadrinaBasso
Located beneath The Cheshire hotel, this sleek basement pub features rustic wood accents and an Italian-leaning menu.
7036 Clayton Ave., St. Louis, basso-stl.com Credit: photo courtesy of BassoPlanter’s House
Planter’s House has some of the best cocktails in town. We like to pair them with a burger and their cacio e pepe fries. The dark wood accents throughout lend to its cozy feel.
1000 Mississippi Ave., St. Louis, plantershousestl.com Credit: photo by Carmen TroesserSado
This Japanese-American restaurant is one of our top choices for sushi. And if you want to get really up-close and personal with your fellow diners, Sado’s new concept Pavilion might be the coziest dining experience in town.
5201 Shaw Ave., St. Louis, sado-stl.com Credit: photo by Michelle VolanskyLouie
Our favorite restaurant in town, Louie has an Italian menu full of must-try items, including the Rosie y Rosa cocktail and the beef tenderloin. Go on a weekend so you can order the off-menu burrata and grilled sourdough – you can thank us later.
706 DeMun Ave., Clayton, louiedemun.com Credit: photo by Izaiah JohnsonBrennan’s
Nestled in the Central West End, Brennan’s has long been one of our favorite spots for cocktails and socializing, but the food menu is quite good as well.
316 N. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, cometobrennans.com Credit: photo by Adam RothbarthMadrina
This Italian-American restaurant has cozy leather booths and delicious comfort food, along with a great wine and cocktail list.
101 W. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves, madrinastl.com Credit: photo courtesy of MadrinaCozy Cider Cabin at Eckert’s Farm
This pop-up features a mountainside cabin vibe, plus a specialty food and drink menu. This rustic retreat is only open until March 2, so get it while the getting’s good.
951 S. Green Mount Road, Belleville, eckerts.com Credit: photo by Joy Michelle PhotographyNoto Italian Restaurant
Perhaps this list is leaning a bit too Italian, but we couldn’t leave Noto off. Don’t miss their incredible pizzas and cocktails. Before or after dinner, head around back to check out Bormio for appetizers and aperitivos.
5105 Westwood Drive, St. Peters, notopizza.com Credit: photo by Greg RannellsFox & Hounds Tavern
We weren’t really quantifying how dimly lit the spots on this list are, but if we were, this spot at The Cheshire hotel might take the cake. We mainly go here for drinks before or after dinner, but they have some nice food options too.
6300 Clayton Road, St. Louis, cheshirestl.com/dining/fox-and-hounds Credit: photo courtesy of Fox & Hounds Tavern
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