Osteria Forto 2509 State Highway K, O'Fallon, MO 63368

"I watched this place get built from the ground up and my husband and I always wanted to try it. We chose a Valentine's Day reservation. From the moment I stepped in, it was a wonderful intimate atmosphere, albeit a tad cramped but that wasn't too much of a hindrance. The service was excellent, friendly, and cordial. The waitress took her time to chat with me about recommendations and was very attentive. Drinks were on the stronger side, so I recommend to take sips and enjoy yourself rather than guzzle it down. Food was absolutely divine. Probably the best Calamari I've ever had as well as the Meatball Bolognese. There's something about the way the chef does the tomato sauces that is just absolute perfection. Bread was house baked, warm, with free refills. Pasta was al dente. What a hole-in-the-wall. I felt like I was transported to Boston. Highly highly recommend for date night. We will be back for more!"

"My wife and I chose this location to celebrate Valentine's Day. We had heard wonderful things about this restaurant and we were not disappointed. I had the pork ribs and my wife had the chicken parmesan both served with seasonal vegetables. We shared a salad and both had dessert. My wife had the tiramisu and I had their peanut butter chocolate cake. We were extremely full and very satisfied. This is more of an upscale Italian restaurant so expect to pay a little more than you normally would. Highly recommend this restaurant for special occasions. It will not disappoint. The wait staff was very attentive, in fact we had at least three or four different people check on us from time to time. Wonderful new restaurant to have in the O'Fallon area."

"This is a must try! Our first visit was a wonderful experience. The surf and turf was both beautiful and delicious. Our server even commented on how beautiful it was when she sat it on the table. Our calamari appetizer was perfectly breaded and tender. We met the owners and could tell right away how invested and passionate they are about their restaurant and food. To me this is the best thing they have going for them. Liz even gave us some tips on how to prepare the desert we took home with us to enjoy it properly. We will definitely be back soon. Thank you Liz, Dominic, and Fortunato Pietoso for creating this wonderful restaurant!"

"Great experience! We had a group of 6 - we all had a different entree and each was excellent. Service was attentive (not overly so) and our server was very knowledgeable. We were not rushed, nor was the service slow. It was just right for a nice evening out with friends. So nice to have an upscale Italian restaurant close by. We will be a back!"

"Amazing, if I had to put the experience into one word. Atmosphere was fabulous. Looks like an entire new building on the inside. Everything was intentional. Beautiful decorated. Clean. Wonderful music. The food was incredible and reasonably priced. What really made this place stand out though, was the service and not just our waitress…all of the staff was wonderful. You could tell some were still finessing the service but they were all so kind, energetic, and attentive. The best dining experience I have had since visiting a Michelin star restaurant in Miami. Looking forward to many more meals at this spot! Great work!"