Experience · St. Louis
Budget Sunset & Bites in Forest Park
Enjoy a stunning, free sunset view from Art Hill, offering a picturesque backdrop for a relaxed evening. Afterwards, grab a delicious yet affordable meal, keeping your budget in check, and conclude with a leisurely walk through a historic neighborhood.
A 3-hour The Hill evening plan for friends — Art Hill, Anthonino's Taverna, Charlie Gitto's On the Hill.
- Duration
- 3 hrs
- Cost
- $15–$40
- Stops
- 3 stops
- Area
- The Hill
- Walking
- Light walking · Total 2.3-mile driving route
- Best time
- 5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Ideal for
- Friends · Couples · Solo · Adults
The plan
The plan
- 1Art Hill(1 hr)→
- 2Anthonino's Taverna(1 hr 30 min)→
- 3Charlie Gitto's On the Hill(30 min)
Why this plan works
Every stop sits in The Hill, so the whole plan happens inside one neighborhood. Anthonino's Taverna is the main event and takes the biggest block of time; the other stops are built around it. It finishes at Charlie Gitto's On the Hill — a short, low-effort stop you can skip if you're ready to call it. Best suited to friends, couples, solo, and adults who want a planned St. Louis outing without improvising between stops.
The story
Overview
Enjoy a stunning, free sunset view from Art Hill, offering a picturesque backdrop for a relaxed evening. Afterwards, grab a delicious yet affordable meal, keeping your budget in check, and conclude with a leisurely walk through a historic neighborhood.
The itinerary
3 stops, one great day
- 11 hrArt Hill
Outdoors
This grassy hill in Forest Park offers basin & museum views & hosts concerts, picnics & sledding.
What to do — Watch the sunset paint the sky over the basin and the Saint Louis Art Museum from this iconic hill.
2 mi · 7 min drive
Then Drive a short distance to The Hill for dinner at Anthonino's Taverna.
21h 30mAnthonino's TavernaFood & Drink · The Hill
Easygoing eatery whipping up hearty plates of Italian & Greek fare, including toasted ravioli.
What to do — Savor hearty, budget-friendly Italian and Greek fare, including classic toasted ravioli, in the charming Italian neighborhood of The Hill.
0.3 mi · 6 min walk or 4 min drive
Then Short hop over to Charlie Gitto's On the Hill.
3Optional 30 minCharlie Gitto's On the HillFood & Drink · The Hill
Longtime Italian spot with pizzas & toasted ravioli delivered in an old-world, elegant atmosphere.
What to do — Grab a take-and-bake from Charlie Gitto's On the Hill so nobody has to cook later.
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Planning this outing
- Is this a good St. Louis itinerary for friends?
- Yes. It's built for friends, couples, solo, and adults and runs about 3 hrs across 3 stops, starting at Art Hill.
- How long does this outing take?
- Plan on 3 hrs door to door, including time between stops.
- How much does this St. Louis itinerary cost?
- Roughly $15–$40 per person, before parking and tips. Free and low-cost stops are marked on each card.
- Is this itinerary walkable?
- Not entirely. The stops cover about 2.3 miles, so you'll drive or rideshare between at least one pair.
- Do I need reservations?
- No. Every stop on this plan takes walk-ins, though weekends move faster if you arrive early.
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