Casa Don Alfonso, a prominent Italian restaurant within the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis in Clayton, continues to honor its Mediterranean roots with a strong focus on tradition, simplicity and high-quality ingredients. Restaurateur Mario Iaccarino recently shared insights into the philosophy behind the restaurant, the inspiration for its new seasonal menu, and his connection to St. Louis.

Casa Don Alfonso is an extension of the Iaccarino family’s renowned Don Alfonso 1890, a two Michelin-starred fine dining establishment in Sorrento, Italy. While Don Alfonso helped revolutionize the concept of Mediterranean cuisine 50 years ago, according to Iaccarino, Casa Don Alfonso embraces a simpler yet equally rich culinary tradition.