Incredibly happy with my meal! So accommodating to allergies! I was able to enjoy a fabulous dish replaced with dairy substitutions (oatmilk and plant butter). I haven’t had such a lovely meal out since having my diagnosis. Thank you Gilardi’s!
Blake Barnes
This has been my favorite restaurant since my first visit. The food is phenomenal in all aspects from the plating and portions to the taste. Having dined at multiple Michelin star restaurants it amazes me they haven’t received one yet. The atmosphere is unlike any other from the moment you drive in feeling like you found a hidden restaurant meant for only those who have been invited. The staff accommodates that feeling to with their knowledge and presentation. The beautiful scene outside the building is perfect for pictures and to just kick back and relax after the food. The beauty of the gardens surrounding the property translates to the food as well. This is the only restaurant I would ever say is perfect with its consistency with every visit being as good as the last no matter how busy. The owner James and his staff always greet us with a big smile and welcome. The skills of the kitchen are nothing to be overlooked either. Though it caters an Italian menu there skills are far broader than that. With requests being an option ahead of time I utilized it was not let that that’s for sure. The inside of the restaurant is very homie and well decorated and lit. Table placement is just right for comfort. I have never had to wait to be seated from reservations. Time from order to presentation is average but nothing to complain about. The staff are attentive, quick, intelligent, and very personable. The prices are actually quite the steal especially when comparing to other high end restaurants. And last but not least the drinks are exceptional.
I would recommend everyone try at least one special they offer. There menu options I recommend are
-Pesto Limonata -Gilardis Pasta -specialty shank dish -Tiramisu
And the drinks I recommend are the old fashion and the limoncello sidecar
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seared Duck with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Tiramisu, Gilardis Pasta with Meat Sauce, Ooey Gooey Strawberry Blonde Bar
Natalie Jordan
We drove 3 hours just to come eat here And I would do it all again without hesitation!
Blake Barnes
Incredible restaurant. Worth every penny and every second of your time. I drive hours just to eat there almost monthly. The owner and staff are the perfect reflection of the quality of food and make an incredible environment. This restaurant genuinely puts other restaurants to shame that charge 10x as much with smaller portions even.
Brian Johnson
Wow..what a hidden gem. Amazing food. Great service. It's in the building behind the house. Don't sleep on this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicholas Cloyd
This is a gem of the Springfield restaurant scene. Fine Italian dining in a century-old converted carriage house with delightful food, great ambiance, and detailed service. There are regular features, and the menu is both simple and diverse enough for anyone; they even have options for those with food allergies. There is a vast wine selection of course, but also beer, cocktails, and N/A options. They locally source ingredients when possible, and they have an on-site garden during the growing season from which they get many of their fresh herbs and vegetables. Come here expecting to take your time, to eat well, and to really enjoy the food, drinks, and service as the Italians do...slowly and thoroughly.
Dietary restrictions: They can accommodate assorted dietary restrictions/allergies and it is best to call ahead to discuss this
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Reid M
Our server Andrew did a great job making us feel welcome and taken care of. Everything we come here it's always a great experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul P
In all respects, it is like walking into fabulous Italian place in all of the places in this country you would expect to find this incredible gem. Middle of Missouri? Stunning surprise. The food, the atmosphere, the service, even the light background jazz make this place perfect. This is quite literally one of my favorite Italians in the US. Go and test this assertion. And don’t miss the super cool and eclectic art collection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nathaniel Barbe
Haven't been in a while. Had an excellent time with Andrew as our server. Good wine selection, excellent appetizers with the fried provolone (special), and the meatballs and polenta. The special salmon with peach chutney was a little overcooked, but the flavor was perfect. The tortellini with portobello, peas, and prosciutto was savory and creamy. The chicken parmesan and fettuccine was wonderful with a delicate cream sauce.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steven Huxley
Prob the best meal I’ve had in 2024! Everything was 10/10. Looking forward to the next visit.
Owner loses his temper and goes off on customers for trivial matters. He is dangerous. Someone is going to get hurt and he will allege he is the victim. Don’t put yourself in danger of one of his unhinged tirades that no customer should ever experience.
Benjamin Kleier
Had my Birthday dinner on 6/11. Our server was very attentive but I feel that the menu is a little simplified versus my last visit. The tortellini was okay but not anything spectacular. My grandfather got the gilardi pasta and the sauce with that was the best thing I tasted and would be good incorporated into some other dishes. The house charddonay was great and I appreciate that they try to use mostly fresh and local ingredients but there was also a lot left to be desired. I will definitely return but will be careful with what I order next time. Unfortunately I feel that they are trying to be inventive in a way but also behind what is current.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Amber Verdine
We went here for our son’s graduation dinner. So we made reservations for a decently large party to begin with. But the owner had no problem accommodating when we had to keep adding family last minute. Our son also needed to be fed first since he needed to be to graduation early. The server quickly told us the specials so we could be the first orders in. More than half of our party picked the most time consuming meal to prep to table but they got everything out with still time for our son to spend extra time chatting before leaving. Food was top notch and fresh. And every staff member friendly and you know that starts at the top and we found that out dealing with the owner from day one when we happened to find this hidden gem
Recommended dishes: Pollo Alla Parmigiana, Gilardis Pasta with Meat Sauce
Eryn Yonts
Food was amazing! Service was amazing! Perfect portion size to make you feel full enough that you don’t feel stuffed but you feel like you had enough to eat! We enjoyed our date night. Our server Andrew was absolutely amazing and made sure we were completely taken care of!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pollo Alla Parmigiana
Robert Hobbs
New owners have ruined the atmosphere. They are too worried about always being in the right.
Incredibly happy with my meal! So accommodating to allergies! I was able to enjoy a fabulous dish replaced with dairy substitutions (oatmilk and plant butter). I haven’t had such a lovely meal out since having my diagnosis. Thank you Gilardi’s!
This has been my favorite restaurant since my first visit. The food is phenomenal in all aspects from the plating and portions to the taste. Having dined at multiple Michelin star restaurants it amazes me they haven’t received one yet. The atmosphere is unlike any other from the moment you drive in feeling like you found a hidden restaurant meant for only those who have been invited. The staff accommodates that feeling to with their knowledge and presentation. The beautiful scene outside the building is perfect for pictures and to just kick back and relax after the food. The beauty of the gardens surrounding the property translates to the food as well. This is the only restaurant I would ever say is perfect with its consistency with every visit being as good as the last no matter how busy. The owner James and his staff always greet us with a big smile and welcome. The skills of the kitchen are nothing to be overlooked either. Though it caters an Italian menu there skills are far broader than that. With requests being an option ahead of time I utilized it was not let that that’s for sure. The inside of the restaurant is very homie and well decorated and lit. Table placement is just right for comfort. I have never had to wait to be seated from reservations. Time from order to presentation is average but nothing to complain about. The staff are attentive, quick, intelligent, and very personable. The prices are actually quite the steal especially when comparing to other high end restaurants. And last but not least the drinks are exceptional.
I would recommend everyone try at least one special they offer. There menu options I recommend are
-Pesto Limonata
-Gilardis Pasta
-specialty shank dish
-Tiramisu
And the drinks I recommend are the old fashion and the limoncello sidecar
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seared Duck with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Tiramisu, Gilardis Pasta with Meat Sauce, Ooey Gooey Strawberry Blonde Bar
We drove 3 hours just to come eat here And I would do it all again without hesitation!
Incredible restaurant. Worth every penny and every second of your time. I drive hours just to eat there almost monthly. The owner and staff are the perfect reflection of the quality of food and make an incredible environment. This restaurant genuinely puts other restaurants to shame that charge 10x as much with smaller portions even.
Wow..what a hidden gem. Amazing food. Great service. It's in the building behind the house. Don't sleep on this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a gem of the Springfield restaurant scene. Fine Italian dining in a century-old converted carriage house with delightful food, great ambiance, and detailed service. There are regular features, and the menu is both simple and diverse enough for anyone; they even have options for those with food allergies. There is a vast wine selection of course, but also beer, cocktails, and N/A options. They locally source ingredients when possible, and they have an on-site garden during the growing season from which they get many of their fresh herbs and vegetables. Come here expecting to take your time, to eat well, and to really enjoy the food, drinks, and service as the Italians do...slowly and thoroughly.
Dietary restrictions: They can accommodate assorted dietary restrictions/allergies and it is best to call ahead to discuss this
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our server Andrew did a great job making us feel welcome and taken care of. Everything we come here it's always a great experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
In all respects, it is like walking into fabulous Italian place in all of the places in this country you would expect to find this incredible gem. Middle of Missouri? Stunning surprise. The food, the atmosphere, the service, even the light background jazz make this place perfect. This is quite literally one of my favorite Italians in the US. Go and test this assertion. And don’t miss the super cool and eclectic art collection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Haven't been in a while. Had an excellent time with Andrew as our server. Good wine selection, excellent appetizers with the fried provolone (special), and the meatballs and polenta. The special salmon with peach chutney was a little overcooked, but the flavor was perfect. The tortellini with portobello, peas, and prosciutto was savory and creamy. The chicken parmesan and fettuccine was wonderful with a delicate cream sauce.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Prob the best meal I’ve had in 2024! Everything was 10/10. Looking forward to the next visit.
Restaurantji Recommends
Owner loses his temper and goes off on customers for trivial matters. He is dangerous. Someone is going to get hurt and he will allege he is the victim. Don’t put yourself in danger of one of his unhinged tirades that no customer should ever experience.
Had my Birthday dinner on 6/11. Our server was very attentive but I feel that the menu is a little simplified versus my last visit. The tortellini was okay but not anything spectacular. My grandfather got the gilardi pasta and the sauce with that was the best thing I tasted and would be good incorporated into some other dishes. The house charddonay was great and I appreciate that they try to use mostly fresh and local ingredients but there was also a lot left to be desired. I will definitely return but will be careful with what I order next time. Unfortunately I feel that they are trying to be inventive in a way but also behind what is current.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
We went here for our son’s graduation dinner. So we made reservations for a decently large party to begin with. But the owner had no problem accommodating when we had to keep adding family last minute. Our son also needed to be fed first since he needed to be to graduation early. The server quickly told us the specials so we could be the first orders in. More than half of our party picked the most time consuming meal to prep to table but they got everything out with still time for our son to spend extra time chatting before leaving. Food was top notch and fresh. And every staff member friendly and you know that starts at the top and we found that out dealing with the owner from day one when we happened to find this hidden gem
Recommended dishes: Pollo Alla Parmigiana, Gilardis Pasta with Meat Sauce
Food was amazing! Service was amazing! Perfect portion size to make you feel full enough that you don’t feel stuffed but you feel like you had enough to eat! We enjoyed our date night. Our server Andrew was absolutely amazing and made sure we were completely taken care of!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pollo Alla Parmigiana
New owners have ruined the atmosphere. They are too worried about always being in the right.
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