St. Louis: House of Savoy

After cocktails in the Cascade lobby at HoteLumière, dinner was served at the New Age Italian Tuscan Grill, House of Savoy. Despite being gluten-free this restaurant had more than enough options to keep everyone happy.

A tasting menu that tested the boundaries of culinary gluttony, it was difficult to leave even a morsel on our plates after dish after dish of tasty Italian fare was served. Chicago reporter Lisa Davis and Recommend's Adria Valdes were also on hand to try it out.

Our own private sommelier joined us with an exquisite selection of wines to accompany each course while Executive Chef Mark French was on hand for any culinary queries. Some standouts in the appetizer department included the beef carpaccio with mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, capers and shaved parmigiano, the savoy raw bar of fresh shucked oysters and jumbo chilled shrimp, and tasty antipasto plate with imported cheeses, Italian cured meats, roasted peppers and olives.


For the main course, options ranging from seafood risotto to dry aged porterhouse keep even the pickiest eaters happy. Competitively priced, with a relaxed atmosphere and great service, it's well worth a try.