Ultima Cucina — Restaurant in St. Louis

We went there on New Year’s Eve, we were 5 and we’ve had reservations at 6:30pm. Walked in and they pointed a table for us which was practically in the lobby where the host was couple of feet away and the kitchen is even closer and when we asked to move for another table, the host said that all the tables were “booked”. Anyway we ordered 4 appetizers and 5 main dishes.

SCALLOPS Carrot puree, smoked almonds, grapefruit supremes -I would give it a 7, the pure tasted better than the scallops. I wouldn’t order it again.

GOAT CHEESE TART, ROASTED BEETS Micro greens, toasted walnut, balsamic, pickled mustard seed -That was good and I would try again.

PRAWNS AND POPCORN GRITS ....... fire roasted prawns, popcorn grits, lobster broth -This was a great, the prawns well cooked and the grits was exceptional.

And the Bianca Pizza This too was a good choice. As for the main dishes. SALMON Seared and cooked well.

DUCK BREAST The breast was seared to perfection. Crispy and delicious. And the wild rice elevated the dish to a new level. The steak and chicken were good choices but wouldn’t beat the Duck breast. Service was good, our server Sidney did a good job. Sadly after we were done with dinner. Almost all other tables were still available unlike what the host has said when we asked for another table. Over all a good experience yet we won’t trying it again...

Treated my daughter to something different in our neighborhood. The prices were a little pricey but I understand with it being in a hotel. The vibe of the restaurant was nice and cozy. Our server seemed a bit off. Maybe she had worked a shift at the hotel prior to her being in the restaurant but she seemed annoyed and not focus. My husband and I both order the chicken Alfredo and we each got a drink and a half salad. He got the Caesar which was amazing and I got a Greek. It was pretty good. My daughter got a Shirley temple and a cheese pizza. The food looked amazing had great taste in the beginning but was over all bland. Our bill on the other hand was not. Like I stated a bit pricey for 3 people. However we are always willing to try new restaurants. Probably won't dine here again but at least we can say...

I went there with my coworkers for a birthday lunch and it was fantastic! I had never heard of this place before but I will more than likely be back. I didnt drink since im pregnant, however, my colleagues were very satisfyied with their drinks. We all gpt completely different things. Most all of us had their shoestring fries which were seasoned to perfection! I had the smoke chicke. Sandwhich i believe, & i was literally full off one half & gave the other half to my boyfriend & he devoured it. The ambiance was veey contemporary & sophisticated butvery confortable as the same time. The tables were of all different sizes for parties & more intimate for other situations. They also had valet which was awesome considering it is downtown. All in all, i would recommend everyone tryubg to place...